XWA One Year Thread Part VII: Shadows of the Forum - Page 28

Kuuki · 10-13-2012, 03:02 AM

Apparently I have a younger brother born late Oct of 89...

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still in shock.
his name is robert

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back late 89, my dad forced my mom to give em up for adoption before they married dec 25th '90
the deal was that me and my siblings were to be offically adopted by him (my dad) and moved out of the house all within 5 yrs

I dont know what to think,
I'm 27 now but:
I obviously love my mom.
my dad (step-dad for the past 22yrs), is my
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back in '02~'03 I had my realization/epiphany that my dad WAS 'my dad' for a reason.
I love and call my step-father 'dad' not because he married my mom x-mas of '90.
But the ******* raised me.

LOOK, I'm attempting to dodge the filters for obvious reasons (my jerk arse won't do bannable offenses unless i mean it.)

BUT

I love the guy.
He's my DAD.

Keyan Farlander · 10-13-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by edlib

So I'm doing sound for The Who's Pete Townshend later this afternoon.

I guess that's cool...

That's freaking cool.

Keyan Farlander · 10-13-2012, 02:23 PM

I can't really tell what you're saying there, Kuuki. I can't even tell if its good or bad. So...if it's bad, I'm sorry; and if it's good, I'm happy for you.

edlib · 10-14-2012, 07:12 AM

Some cell-phone video of the Townshend event that's made it to the web.

YouTube Video

Some others...
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI9Wov2A-DUxio2oD_dL0Bw

Pat Metheny Unity Band at work today. We start at 10am... and probably won't get out of there until after midnight...

edlib · 10-17-2012, 09:54 PM

Lucasforums still lives!

My ears are still bothering me. Sinuses too...

It's nowhere near as bad as it was at the worst... but it is still there.

It's been well over a month now. What a pain in the ***... I mean, "ear."

K_Kinnison · 10-17-2012, 11:55 PM

when was the last time you cleaned out your ears ed? I often have to do it myself at least once a month or get some infection. They sell ear wax remover kits at local drug stores.

had another game of curling in. Was down 4, but came back to tie it up. tho I choked on a outside take out to lose the game

edlib · 10-18-2012, 12:04 AM

Pretty often.

I had zero wax in there when they looked in there for my follow up. I don't think it's that...

It's in my middle ear... behind the ear drum. Fluid keeps building up in there. It's supposed to drain... but I think my Eustachian tube is blocked. It could be related to the sinus thing... which could be related to the tonsil problems I've had my entire life. Or it could just be a different manifestation of seasonal allergies.

I'll give it a few more days to clear up... then back to the doctors.

Keyan Farlander · 10-18-2012, 10:07 AM

Ah, ear wax removal. I do so love getting that done. Feels so nice, and it feels like I have superpowered hearing afterward.

**Wildstar** · 10-18-2012, 12:31 PM

Good times...nearly had a "triple deuce" set last night, going 227-197-211 for a 635 set and my best league night since my second 700 to end summer league in 2011.

I'll also be springing a surprise on Facebook (sort of), hopefully today (The one hint? Don't look for a status update.).

Zargon · 10-18-2012, 02:37 PM

wow...so much to read.....as far as I have gotten so far:

congrats IKE on dentistry, and wtf is wrong with you 5 kids??? yikes!

was that ray that has another on the way? congrats?

ed: sorry dude, that sucks....

kooki: same thing

I'm swamped and the last 2 times I tried to get on the board was down(again)

**Wildstar** · 10-19-2012, 12:43 PM

Was hoping it would be done last night, but since I ran into an unexpected obstacle, I'll let everyone here in on it...I bought an HTC EVO V 4G smartphone from Virgin Mobile (essentially a repackaged EVO 3D), but the obstacle was that I was having a dog of a time getting the phone swapped. I eventually did, but by that time, it was too late to wait for data services to become active to do anything before bedtime, so I was unable to get on Facebook (which would've been the clue...the notification that I started using Facebook for Android).

K_Kinnison · 10-19-2012, 05:32 PM

I would like to get a smart phone so much. But my wife an I are trying to save money and pay off our non-mortgage debts. Can't afford the data fee's to make a smartphone worthwhile. Rather sad to see my coworkers on break all with their heads down "praying" to their smart phones

edlib · 10-19-2012, 06:39 PM

I'm grandfathered in on my iPhone's unlimited data plan. It's why I haven't changed plans yet...

*Swoosh* · 10-19-2012, 09:10 PM

happy belated new year all

***Ikhnaton*** · 10-19-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edlib

Some cell-phone video of the Townshend event that's made it to the web.

still get goosebumps at the part after "meet the new boss..", even in that setting. I almost got to see them live, but couldn't make it even after i had bought the tickets. Their performance in the Concert for New York after 9/11 was just amazing, even on TV.

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Originally Posted by edlib

I'm grandfathered in on my iPhone's unlimited data plan. It's why I haven't changed plans yet...

ditto.

K_Kinnison · 10-20-2012, 01:43 AM

Around here AT&T is not all that reliable. But then we don't get a discount on Cell service EXCEPT with AT&T. If i had a choice it would be sprint. Never had a problem and the customer service was top notch.

**Wildstar** · 10-20-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Swoosh

happy belated new year all

You're just now wishing us a Happy New Year with said year 80% past?

*Swoosh* · 10-20-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildstar

You're just now wishing us a Happy New Year with said year 80% past?

it's never too late for a good year to start

**Wildstar** · 10-20-2012, 06:59 PM

Kinnison, I'm happy that my $35/mo. plan has unlimited data (but they do throttle the speed once you go over your monthly quota; good thing I can always use the free wifi at the bowling alley, which doesn't count toward your quota). What's limited is my voice service...300 anytime minutes, but I don't do much calling on it.

**Cmdr. Cracken** · 10-20-2012, 11:27 PM

I use sprint. Kinda dodgey coverage in certain areas in NY but it has unlimited Data, 450 anytime minutes, for 70ish/mo. It's the only carrier that still has unlimited data other than Tmobile, but Tmobile sucks.

Zargon · 10-22-2012, 05:03 PM

everyone BUT verizon sucks where I live

**Wildstar** · 10-22-2012, 10:00 PM

A cover/belt clip I ordered for my smartphone arrived in the mail today, so I was able to take the phone out in public for the first time. It was a good thing I did, too, as the battery died on my Dad's cellphone, so I had to call my brother at his work when I got to my Dad's house (I generally meet my Dad at the senior center, where he plays cards, on Mondays and go to his house with him on the local paratransit bus.).

Zargon · 10-24-2012, 11:40 AM

im waiting for a cover for my nexus

it so freakin slippery that I have almost dropped it a number of times

Nute Gunray · 10-25-2012, 12:29 AM

I've always wanted an aquarium.

K_Kinnison · 10-25-2012, 01:28 AM

The list of things I want is long. If I was making a six figure income that list might disappear to be replaced by another list that I need a seven figure income to disappear.

I am starting to learn to just be happy with what I have

edlib · 10-25-2012, 05:54 PM

I got a message from my ex today... the first once since she broke up with me. I haven't been angry with her about all this until now.

She was upset with me that people were messaging her asking what was going on and what she is doing. She blamed me more or less.

Well... sorry, but I don't know how I'm supposed to answer people when they ask me about her and what's going on with us without telling the truth about the situation. How do you gently tell people that she has left me and taken the kids and moved to another country, or phrase it vaguely enough that they won't ask follow up questions? "She's fine!" isn't exactly accurate... and it sure as hell doesn't explain where she is or why nobody's seen her or the kids or heard from any of them lately.

Sorry... but I'm the one left behind, holding the (very big) bag, having to deal with all the aftermath with all her family and friends. If she wanted to control the public relations of the situation, she really should have done that before she left.

Sigh...

In other news... happier news (I guess)...

I'm using my now copious free personal time, when not working, to catch up on episodes and the movies of Futurama.

Genius.

K_Kinnison · 10-26-2012, 12:34 AM

After this weekends bonspiel (curling tournement) that I am going to. Aw... it isn't a tournament. it is a 3 day Halloween party where I get to drink, eat, curl, and reconnect with my friends at the Madison Curling club. Saturday night is going to have the Gomers performing. Basically it is Karaoke with a live band.

But afterwards, as soon as i get the leaves raked in the lawn, plastic up on the windows for winter, gutters cleaned, I am going to hibernate a little bit and paint up my Talisman miniatures so i got some nice figures for my upcoming birthday party

Keyan Farlander · 10-26-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by edlib

I got a message from my ex today... the first once since she broke up with me. I haven't been angry with her about all this until now.

She was upset with me that people were messaging her asking what was going on and what she is doing. She blamed me more or less.

Hm. Did you respond?

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In other news... happier news (I guess)...

I'm using my now copious free personal time, when not working, to catch up on episodes and the movies of Futurama.

Genius.

That's pretty much my favorite show ever, but I feel like it wasn't that good after it came back. I thought the movies were pretty meh, and the new episodes haven't really done much for me, although to be fair I haven't seen most of them. Those first four seasons are just brilliant, though.

We should play some games. Serious Sam 3 just came out on the XBLA...

edlib · 10-26-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Keyan Farlander

Hm. Did you respond?

Briefly. I didn't really want to reply in too much detail, or in anger. She seemed to be in a bad mood, and I didn't want to escalate. Basically, I just reiterated that I have zero control over what other people do or think.

I spoke with both her parents about it last night, however, and they were both on my side. They felt I really did nothing wrong, and I was handling the situation correctly and really as best I could under the circumstances.

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Originally Posted by Keyan Farlander

That's pretty much my favorite show ever, but I feel like it wasn't that good after it came back. I thought the movies were pretty meh, and the new episodes haven't really done much for me, although to be fair I haven't seen most of them. Those first four seasons are just brilliant, though.

We should play some games. Serious Sam 3 just came out on the XBLA...

Yeah... they weren't quite as good, though certain moments in each were fabulous... But still better than most things on TV... And with the added benefit of me never having seen them, so it was like seeing a new show.

I'm pretty much on the night shift at work now, and most of my weekends are filled... but I'll try to work in some vid-gaming time into the schedule, and let you know what evenings I should be free.

I've also decided that even though the kids are gone, I'm going to continue on with my personal paper-and-pencil table-top RPG revival and miniature painting plan.

I guess my next step is to find a game group to join... or put something together...

edlib · 10-26-2012, 01:51 PM

Thought for the day:

If this East Coast super-mega-ultra-storm lives up to the half the hype that the local meteorologists and weather-people and ladling on to it... everybody east of the great lakes is doomed! DOOOOOMED!!!!!

Seriously though... I hope it's a dud. My place could get massively F'ed in a direct hit at high tide during a full moon.

**Wildstar** · 10-26-2012, 07:06 PM

Ed, we're not in the NHC forecast "cone" yet, but hazardous conditions can still exist outside of it, so I wouldn't really say we're out of the woods.

K_Kinnison · 10-27-2012, 12:42 AM

at least the people in the news are talking about the storm instead of the presidential horse race.

Keyan Farlander · 10-27-2012, 01:44 PM

This storm ain't no thang. I got dis.

edlib · 10-27-2012, 01:52 PM

Yeah... my favorite part of these types of events is the rapid scale back from all the hype.

No doubt it will be impressive... but I was hearing "Storm Of The Century!!! $10 Billion Damage!!! OMG!!!1111One" talk just a day ago... and now... it looks like a serious, but survivable storm.

edlib · 10-29-2012, 06:50 PM

The storm is not so bad for me so far.

Lost power most of the afternoon... but it's back now. (For the time being, anyways...)

The water across the street got alarmingly high at high tide... but didn't breech the banks.

Other than a hot of howling wind, it's been pretty undramatic for me... so far...

I hope everyone else is riding it out safe and sound!

**Wildstar** · 10-29-2012, 06:51 PM

Sandy hasn't been too bad here in Brockton...there were a couple of times that my power sagged this afternoon, but I haven't lost it completely, and felt confident enough that my power would stay on to get online and at least get my virtual league results posted.

Ed reported to me that he lost power briefly, but he's back up, too.

***Ikhnaton*** · 10-29-2012, 09:57 PM

gusty winds and some rain, but doing good in Rutland.

K_Kinnison · 10-30-2012, 02:15 AM

cool and sunny here in wisconsin. perfect day to rake leaves, clean gutters, and get the yard ready for winter

i even got a cat purring and snuggling in my lap as i type

edlib · 10-30-2012, 09:09 AM

Never lost power again.

The college is open today, though not much else is in Boston. I have to find out if public transportation is up and running.

We are supposed to have a Henry Rollins spoken-word show tonight... but I've no idea if he made it to town before all air travel on the East Coast was shut down.

I'll probably head into work in a bit to see what's going on either way.

Keyan Farlander · 10-30-2012, 10:36 AM

I never lost power, and if I hadn't heard that this was a huge storm on the news and such, I probably wouldn't have noticed anything. It's still a splendid excuse to stay home from work, though.