Hawkbit
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Like a Klansman in the ghetto.
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I've never read past the first 50 pages of the first book, but my wife has read them all. iirc, his wife was his editor.
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Paelos
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Error 404: Title not found.
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His wife didn't do her job.
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CPA, CFO, Sports Fan, Game when I have the time
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Draegan
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At least I'm almost done with this book.
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Paelos
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Error 404: Title not found.
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At least I'm almost done with this book.
Make sure to smooth out your dress every time you turn a page, out of respect for the author's writing prowess. |
CPA, CFO, Sports Fan, Game when I have the time
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At least I'm almost done with this book.
Make sure to smooth out your dress every time you turn a page, out of respect for the author's writing prowess. For fuck's sake. I'd just about expunged that from my memory. |
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Yegolev
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2/10 WOULD NOT INGEST
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Was he somehow rewarded on a per-word basis?
I'm never reading those books.
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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Merusk
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His wife didn't become editor until later, when things started to go to shit and you got paragraphs like that. The mannerisims and memes like braid-tugging, light-blinded, dress-smoothing and fascination with detailing the most mundane of shit (2 pages on a meal description!) were there before that, though.
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The past cannot be changed. The future is yet within your power.
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Sky
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I love my TV an' hug my TV an' call it 'George'.
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I have most of them in hardcover, meaning to go back and finish some day.
I think I'll just clean out some shelf space, donate them to the library. I forgot how bad that series could be.
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Signe
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Muse.
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What is WoT?
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My Sig Image: hath rid itself of this mortal coil.
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Trippy
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(The) Wheel of Time fantasy series.
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lamaros
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Thank god for this WoT discussion to give some perspective on the events from the prior posts.
Sad to hear about the bad news, wishing you the best.
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Arthur_Parker
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Yeah, we donated a load of stuff from the garage recently in memory of my uncle and father in law.
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Sky
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I love my TV an' hug my TV an' call it 'George'.
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Holy crap, Farm Aid's pre-sale sold out in 11 minutes.
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Abagadro
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Don't know yet. Fairly sure it's going to be Type 1.
The only good news if this all turns out to be the case is that Diabetes is one of those that science is about to DESTROY WITH THE POWER OF SCIENCE, so even if worst comes to worst, I can't imagine living with it for a lifetime. We'll get it kicked into touch before then.
I hope.
They announced that they have apparently isolated the cause/pathway recemtly. Few years out on a meaningful cure they say, but it is good news. As someone who was very needle-phobic (to the point of going into major vasovagal response and passing out) and has now been living with a condition for 15 years that requires a lot of needle stuff (not to the extent of that though), you ultimately learn to adjust. I don't even bat an eye at this point. It does suck going though that transition though. Being young probably cuts both ways as they aren't all that equipped to deal with it in some ways but are also probably far more adaptable than us old fucks. Probably ultimately tougher on the parents watching them go through it. Sending good vibes your way. |
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
-H.L. Mencken
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Abagadro
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On a lighter note, going to be in Virginia Beach next week. Anyone familiar or have recommendations on anything to check out?
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"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
-H.L. Mencken
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Soln
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the opportunity for evil is just delicious
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Been out of touch.
Very sorry Ironwood. I wish you and your family the best.
And to you Lant, I hope whatever is best for you and your family.
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Signe
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Don't speed in Virginia. Even an incy wincy bit. The cops are anal about it. And don't go near Ashburn. Serial killers.
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My Sig Image: hath rid itself of this mortal coil.
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Brofellos
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That's, uh, that's really bad. And I thought keeping the dinner tables in order in "The Magic Mountain" was hard...
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On a lighter note, going to be in Virginia Beach next week. Anyone familiar or have recommendations on anything to check out?
I bet you can find a good dog fight if you work at it. |
When speaking of the MMOG industry, the glass may be half full, but it's full of urine. HaemishM
Always wear clean underwear because you never know when a Tory Government is going to fuck you.- Ironwood
Libertarians make fun of everyone because they can't see beyond the event horizons of their own assholes Surlyboi
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Hammond
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I have family in Virginia Beach and been out there a few times over the years. Not sure what you are looking for but here goes. The beach itself is just ok with so so parking and typically tons of people on the weekend during the week it is not as bad and there are a few decent restaurants down by the water. I like eating at harpoon larrys which is near the water, it is pretty much a hole in the wall but the beer / seafood is pretty good. http://www.harpoonlarryskillerseafood.com/ Probably my favorite thing was to do a boat tour of the Norfolk harbor. The Norfolk navel base is one of the biggest bases in the country and there are so many neat ships to see from that tour. http://www.navalbasecruises.com/ Virginia Beach also has a bunch of kid friendly things to do. The Aquarium is pretty slick http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx As is the aviation museum http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/ The Air & Space center is pretty small but still a decent few hours. http://www.vasc.org/ Be careful driving when it rains I have seen more accidents when it rains. Also I am with Signe don't speed the cops out there are just looking to pull you over. Depending on where you stay there can be a ton of things to do. |
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Sky
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I love my TV an' hug my TV an' call it 'George'.
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Nebu
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That got a chortle at my desk. Love it! |
"Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other."
- Mark Twain
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Signe
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Me too. That was good!
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My Sig Image: hath rid itself of this mortal coil.
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RhyssaFireheart
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Oh yeah, definitely a good one. And I must add, I like the idea of pitting two PC groups against each other. Makes me wish the DM had done that with the last game I was in instead of trying to manage 10 people in the group.
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Ingmar
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That story is nearly as old as our avatars, Sky, but it is a classic.
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The Transcendent One: AH... THE ROGUE CONSTRUCT.
Nordom: Sense of closure: imminent.
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Sky
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I love my TV an' hug my TV an' call it 'George'.
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That story is nearly as old as our avatars, Sky, but it is a classic.
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Nebu
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That story is nearly as old as our avatars, Sky, but it is a classic.
The fact that I just saw it for the first time serves as a reminder that I'm less of a nerd than I thought I was. Thanks for that! |
"Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other."
- Mark Twain
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ghost
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No. You're still at significant nerd level. |
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ghost
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Having a much deserved martini. Then I shall have another.
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Cheddar
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On a lighter note, going to be in Virginia Beach next week. Anyone familiar or have recommendations on anything to check out?
What part? One of my favorite resteraunts is at oceanfront off norfolk ave. Icehouse, its delicious. |
No Nerf, but I put a link to this very thread and I said that you all can guarantee for my purity. I even mentioned your case, and see if they can take a look at your lawn from a Michigan perspective.
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Arthur_Parker
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We're getting a puppy. I'm totally against apart from the fact that our daughter is an only child and it'll be good for her, but at least it's distracting the wife from the whole new carpet/house conversation. I strongly suspect I've been out played in this marriage and it's not the first time.
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Ironwood
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Co-incidence abounds. We're hamster sitting in two days time and I suspect it's going to lead to the puppy conversation.
I'm agin' it.
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"Mr Soft Owl has Seen Some Shit." - Sun Tzu
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Yegolev
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2/10 WOULD NOT INGEST
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I'm going with "Once you can keep your plants alive, we will move on to animals."
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Why am I homeless? Why do all you motherfuckers need homes is the real question.
They called it The Prayer, its answer was law
Mommy come back 'cause the water's all gone
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Signe
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What's wrong with you people?  |
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murdoc
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We've had our dog for 7 years now and I cannot imagine our life without him. It's an adjustment but SO worth it.
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Have you tried the internet? It's made out of millions of people missing the point of everything and then getting angry about it
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