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[quote name='Wshakspear'][quote name='JSweeney'][quote name='whoknows']I once had an entourage, but no more. I'm past that point in my life.[/quote]

Darn skippy. Who needs an entourage when you're a one-man army, right?[/quote]

I miss my entourage...they were all nice looking females...but hey, im settled down now. I dont need that anymore...right?[/quote]

Ok. That type of entourage I could understand. The other kind just strikes me as kind of odd. Who wants that many people around that have "got your back?" That sounds almost like codewords for something else...
 
[quote name='JSweeney'][quote name='Gothic_Walrus']I feel so cheated.

Butcher - my "smart school," the one that I enjoy being at - is closed. The district called a snow day.

Tower - the "dumb school" - is still open. It doesn't matter that we're less than a mile from one of the high schools in the other district, the one that has a snow day. Apparently, what's bad enough to get them to close down isn't enough for us.

Half a snow day isn't very much fun. Especially when school comes in the second half.[/quote]

That's what you get for living in Warren. Ha Ha![/quote]

When I was in middle school, we had school cancelled just after everyone got to school. Apparently, the super intendent over slept or something like that and didn't get around to calling it off until then.
 
I had an okay haul this weekend.

Azumanga Daioh - $10
Timesplitters 2 - $5
Two DVD media holders for $15
200 GB HD for $90 ($60 AR)
40 DVD-R's foor $14 ($5 AR)
100 slimline jewel cases for $14

But I have two dilemmas.

The first is regarding the media towers. I assembled them yesterday. they were on clearance from Staples. I got two of the oak. They had a third and last night I realized I was going to need it. Go back to Staples today and it's gone. But they still have three of the black. Shooudl I get the black even though it doesn't match. Or should I wait on another media center deal. Frankly, the quality isn't that great; it is only fifteen dollars. But they're pretty big towers for $15. Each one holds over 200 DVD's.

The second has to do with FYE. I was browsing today and they had a copy of the Gunsmith Cats I ordered on the shelves. They never called me so I brought it up to the desk and explained that I had ordered it over a month ago. Well, I didn't bring my reciept because I didn't expect to see it or even go to FYE.

They go through their system and after fifteen minutes they can't find any record of my order either. It's not in their computer or in their paper files. And the manager is annoyed because he distinctly remembered placing my order because I had placed such a large one for anime and they should have three different copies of the order. It should be in the computer. They should ahve a copy of the receipt. And they should have the invoice slip in the back when they placed the order with all of my infiormation. But they have none of it.

So I gotta go get my receipt. But now I can;t find it. I think it was tossed since they told me they never expected to get my order in. Well, I'm thinking, no biggie because if my order was cancelled I'll eventually get the $7 bucks back they charged me. Well, I'm looking over my statement today. I haven't been credited the $7 bucks back yet.

Oh well, I guess it's my fault for losing the receipt. But they lost all records too. And if I had been credited the $7 back it would be no big deal. But it hasn't turned up yet so if I want to get the DVD I'll have to shell out another seven bucks. Which sucks.
 
I gotta get this t-shirt.

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But I'm not paying $20 bucks for it. I'll make one myself!
 
[quote name='Wshakspear'][quote name='JSweeney'][quote name='whoknows']I once had an entourage, but no more. I'm past that point in my life.[/quote]

Darn skippy. Who needs an entourage when you're a one-man army, right?[/quote]

I miss my entourage...they were all nice looking females...but hey, im settled down now. I dont need that anymore...right?[/quote]

I think that's called a harem. ;)
 
"Fingerbang, bang, bang.

Fingerbang, bang bang bang.

I gonna fingerbang-bang you into my life. Girl, you like to fingerbang and it's alright!"

Fingerbang rules! That'd be sweet if Matt and Trey created a CD for these bands they create.
 
[quote name='Admiral Ackbar']I had an okay haul this weekend.

Azumanga Daioh - $10
Timesplitters 2 - $5
Two DVD media holders for $15
200 GB HD for $90 ($60 AR)
40 DVD-R's foor $14 ($5 AR)
100 slimline jewel cases for $14

But I have two dilemmas.

The first is regarding the media towers. I assembled them yesterday. they were on clearance from Staples. I got two of the oak. They had a third and last night I realized I was going to need it. Go back to Staples today and it's gone. But they still have three of the black. Shooudl I get the black even though it doesn't match. Or should I wait on another media center deal. Frankly, the quality isn't that great; it is only fifteen dollars. But they're pretty big towers for $15. Each one holds over 200 DVD's.

The second has to do with FYE. I was browsing today and they had a copy of the Gunsmith Cats I ordered on the shelves. They never called me so I brought it up to the desk and explained that I had ordered it over a month ago. Well, I didn't bring my reciept because I didn't expect to see it or even go to FYE.

They go through their system and after fifteen minutes they can't find any record of my order either. It's not in their computer or in their paper files. And the manager is annoyed because he distinctly remembered placing my order because I had placed such a large one for anime and they should have three different copies of the order. It should be in the computer. They should ahve a copy of the receipt. And they should have the invoice slip in the back when they placed the order with all of my infiormation. But they have none of it.

So I gotta go get my receipt. But now I can;t find it. I think it was tossed since they told me they never expected to get my order in. Well, I'm thinking, no biggie because if my order was cancelled I'll eventually get the $7 bucks back they charged me. Well, I'm looking over my statement today. I haven't been credited the $7 bucks back yet.

Oh well, I guess it's my fault for losing the receipt. But they lost all records too. And if I had been credited the $7 back it would be no big deal. But it hasn't turned up yet so if I want to get the DVD I'll have to shell out another seven bucks. Which sucks.[/quote]

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl'][quote name='Trakan']sblymnl, I think you need a Petra avatar. :D[/quote]

You know, I do. I've just been putting it off. Maybe when I get home.[/quote]

Yay! :D
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Kayden']Why is it called the Mississippi river? It starts in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana... :whistle2:k[/quote]

Because Mississippi beat the other states in a poker tournament to see who gets to name it.[/quote]

Really? That is pretty cool actually (if my leg aint being pulled).
 
[quote name='legion_stxds'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Kayden']Why is it called the Mississippi river? It starts in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana... :whistle2:k[/quote]

Because Mississippi beat the other states in a poker tournament to see who gets to name it.[/quote]

Really? That is pretty cool actually (if my leg aint being pulled).[/quote]

*pull, pull*
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='legion_stxds'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Kayden']Why is it called the Mississippi river? It starts in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana... :whistle2:k[/quote]

Because Mississippi beat the other states in a poker tournament to see who gets to name it.[/quote]

Really? That is pretty cool actually (if my leg aint being pulled).[/quote]

*pull, pull*[/quote]

Just goes to show that you can't trust a Tanuki when it comes to American history. :nottalking:
 
[quote name='dcfox'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='legion_stxds'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Kayden']Why is it called the Mississippi river? It starts in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana... :whistle2:k[/quote]

Because Mississippi beat the other states in a poker tournament to see who gets to name it.[/quote]

Really? That is pretty cool actually (if my leg aint being pulled).[/quote]

*pull, pull*[/quote]

Just goes to show that you can't trust a Tanuki when it comes to American history. :nottalking:[/quote]

:lol: We're a mischievous bunch.
 
[quote name='dcfox'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='legion_stxds'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Kayden']Why is it called the Mississippi river? It starts in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana... :whistle2:k[/quote]

Because Mississippi beat the other states in a poker tournament to see who gets to name it.[/quote]

Really? That is pretty cool actually (if my leg aint being pulled).[/quote]

*pull, pull*[/quote]

Just goes to show that you can't trust a Tanuki when it comes to American history. :nottalking:[/quote]

Indeed... #-o :)

EDIT:

[quote name='CrashSpyro123']:lol: We're a mischievous bunch.[/quote]

Indeed... :rofl:
 
[quote name='legion_stxds']

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.[/quote]

Well, I bought the two in oak. And I['ve filled them up. And I have some left pver. Two more would give me plenty of "breathing space." One more and I could fill all three but it wouldn't be nearly as crowded. If I get one more black I can go oak black oak. It wouldn't match but it'll be an interesting look. Then put the other black on the opposite wall if I get a fourth.
 
[quote name='Admiral Ackbar'][quote name='legion_stxds']

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.[/quote]

Well, I bought the two in oak. And I['ve filled them up. And I have some left pver. Two more would give me plenty of "breathing space." One more and I could fill all three but it wouldn't be nearly as crowded. If I get one more black I can go oak black oak. It wouldn't match but it'll be an interesting look. Then put the other black on the opposite wall if I get a fourth.[/quote]

How many dvds do you have?
 
[quote name='dcfox'][quote name='Admiral Ackbar'][quote name='legion_stxds']

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.[/quote]

Well, I bought the two in oak. And I['ve filled them up. And I have some left pver. Two more would give me plenty of "breathing space." One more and I could fill all three but it wouldn't be nearly as crowded. If I get one more black I can go oak black oak. It wouldn't match but it'll be an interesting look. Then put the other black on the opposite wall if I get a fourth.[/quote]

How many dvds do you have?[/quote]

I think he said they each hold 200, so ALOT. :lol: Maybe he puts his games in there as well?
 
Well, I picked up a lot of cheap anime this winter and they come in wacky boxes so it's hard to tell from individual disks.

There are seven shelves that can be arranged and I was able to get six large enough to hold dvd's. One shelf will hold 30 dvd cases.

I have practically one full case of anime. Then on the second case, I have three rows of regular dvd's. Another row of anime. Three rows of games. Everything is absolutely full.

But I still have at least another two or three rows of boxed computer games I have yet to open and play. I also have another row of games and dvd's. Then I could put a row or two of cd's and game jewel cases. That would fill pretty much another full case. And then I'd want one more case for future growth.
 
[quote name='Trakan'][quote name='dcfox'][quote name='Admiral Ackbar'][quote name='legion_stxds']

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.[/quote]

Well, I bought the two in oak. And I['ve filled them up. And I have some left pver. Two more would give me plenty of "breathing space." One more and I could fill all three but it wouldn't be nearly as crowded. If I get one more black I can go oak black oak. It wouldn't match but it'll be an interesting look. Then put the other black on the opposite wall if I get a fourth.[/quote]

How many dvds do you have?[/quote]

I think he said they each hold 200, so ALOT. :lol: Maybe he puts his games in there as well?[/quote]

I am thinking the same...

Ackbar, another question, do you feel you can wait? I would say that the two-toned set-up wouldn't be lame... just not uniform. Interesting look... I personally am at a point where I have no choice but to sport the two-tone; however, later in life I plan on going for a uniform feel.
 
[quote name='Admiral Ackbar']Well, I picked up a lot of cheap anime this winter and they come in wacky boxes so it's hard to tell from individual disks.

There are seven shelves that can be arranged and I was able to get six large enough to hold dvd's. One shelf will hold 30 dvd cases.

I have practically one full case of anime. Then on the second case, I have three rows of regular dvd's. Another row of anime. Three rows of games. Everything is absolutely full.

But I still have at least another two or three rows of boxed computer games I have yet to open and play. I also have another row of games and dvd's. Then I could put a row or two of cd's and game jewel cases. That would fill pretty much another full case. And then I'd want one more case for future growth.[/quote]

Wow... :notworth:
 
[quote name='legion_stxds'][quote name='Trakan'][quote name='dcfox'][quote name='Admiral Ackbar'][quote name='legion_stxds']

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.[/quote]

Well, I bought the two in oak. And I['ve filled them up. And I have some left pver. Two more would give me plenty of "breathing space." One more and I could fill all three but it wouldn't be nearly as crowded. If I get one more black I can go oak black oak. It wouldn't match but it'll be an interesting look. Then put the other black on the opposite wall if I get a fourth.[/quote]

How many dvds do you have?[/quote]

I think he said they each hold 200, so ALOT. :lol: Maybe he puts his games in there as well?[/quote]

I am thinking the same...

Ackbar, another question, do you feel you can wait? I would say that the two-toned set-up wouldn't be lame... just not uniform. Interesting look... I personally am at a point where I have no choice but to sport the two-tone; however, later in life I plan on going for a uniform feel.[/quote]

Well, I'm poor and it's cheap. I mean, it's a cheap fiberboard faux wood shelving system. For sixty bucks I would get four cases of shelving able to hold around 800 dvd's of space. Yeah, I can wait. But the way I see it, one day when I eventually have money I can buy real furniture. Let me put it this way. If they had it in oak still I wouldn't hesitate.

What I'll probably do is pick up one black and just stop at there. I could put that one next to my PC, which is a mix of oak and black. So it may blend in with the black countertop.
 
[quote name='Admiral Ackbar'][quote name='legion_stxds'][quote name='Trakan'][quote name='dcfox'][quote name='Admiral Ackbar'][quote name='legion_stxds']

Buy the tower if you "need" it, and the fact that there is no record of your transaction is plain scary. I don't like FYE personally, the people there are asshats (south Texas). I hope it works out though.[/quote]

Well, I bought the two in oak. And I['ve filled them up. And I have some left pver. Two more would give me plenty of "breathing space." One more and I could fill all three but it wouldn't be nearly as crowded. If I get one more black I can go oak black oak. It wouldn't match but it'll be an interesting look. Then put the other black on the opposite wall if I get a fourth.[/quote]

How many dvds do you have?[/quote]

I think he said they each hold 200, so ALOT. :lol: Maybe he puts his games in there as well?[/quote]

I am thinking the same...

Ackbar, another question, do you feel you can wait? I would say that the two-toned set-up wouldn't be lame... just not uniform. Interesting look... I personally am at a point where I have no choice but to sport the two-tone; however, later in life I plan on going for a uniform feel.[/quote]

Well, I'm poor and it's cheap. I mean, it's a cheap fiberboard faux wood shelving system. For sixty bucks I would get four cases of shelving able to hold around 800 dvd's of space. Yeah, I can wait. But the way I see it, one day when I eventually have money I can buy real furniture. Let me put it this way. If they had it in oak still I wouldn't hesitate.

What I'll probably do is pick up one black and just stop at there. I could put that one next to my PC, which is a mix of oak and black. So it may blend in with the black countertop.[/quote]

Then hell yeah... go for it :!: You pretty much summed up the way I feel about buying furniture at my point in life. :D The PC trick is smooth... :wink:
 
Buying good furniture is rarely a bad idea...
unless you just absolutely don't have the money, you're usually better off just buying the good stuff once than having to continuously rebuy shoddy stuff.
 
Wow...I've totally forgotten how to use Chipp in Guilty Gear XX...He's cool, but I forget all the little cheap nuances I used to know.
 
Chipp is sweet. Hes fast as all hell and teleports. Ninjutsu!

But GGX was way better than GGXX... have'nt tried GG Izuka yet.
 
All I keep doing pretty much is Gamma Blade followed by the Beta Blade combo rushing in at the other person. It's working, but now Axl is countering it with his cheapness...Stupid fucker...
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123']I think I'm gonna play some Windwaker. I haven't played that since about the beginning of the summer '04.[/quote]

The only Zelda game that I've played that I haven't liked.
 


The big shelf is new, holds like 175 DVDs, now holding all my PS2 games. The stacked spinner is holding all my PC games. That stupid dvd case cost me 30 bucks, and I never bothered checking staples.. ::grumble::
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123']I think I'm gonna play some Windwaker. I haven't played that since about the beginning of the summer '04.[/quote]

I didn't buy it til it hit $20... still haven't played it yet. That flat look really puts me off. If only they went with the Zelda from the old E3.... =P~
 
[quote name='Trakan'][quote name='CrashSpyro123']I think I'm gonna play some Windwaker. I haven't played that since about the beginning of the summer '04.[/quote]

The only Zelda game that I've played that I haven't liked.[/quote]

Damn you, it's a great game. It's the main reason I got my Gamecube. Kayden, try it out, it's a pretty good game and the visual are great.
 
[quote name='karsh']All I keep doing pretty much is Gamma Blade followed by the Beta Blade combo rushing in at the other person. It's working, but now Axl is countering it with his cheapness...Stupid shaq-fuer...[/quote]

He is a limey bastard indeed... :evil:

His attacks cover most of the screen, come out of nowhere and take way too much life... EL BASTARDO!!! :censored: :boxing:
 
[quote name='Kayden'][quote name='karsh']All I keep doing pretty much is Gamma Blade followed by the Beta Blade combo rushing in at the other person. It's working, but now Axl is countering it with his cheapness...Stupid shaq-fuer...[/quote]

He is a limey bastard indeed... :evil:

His attacks cover most of the screen, come out of nowhere and take way too much life... EL BASTARDO!!! :censored: :boxing:[/quote]

Oh boy!!! Time for my favorite fight! I-no!....Wait...I hate this fight...
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123']Damn, I guess I was wrong. I haven't played since January 27, 2004. I got 15:32:16 into it, or just after I beat all three of the dungeons.[/quote]

I got to the Wind Temple before I finally lost interest in it and haven't played it again. I really would like to finish it someday, but meh.
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Trakan'][quote name='CrashSpyro123']I think I'm gonna play some Windwaker. I haven't played that since about the beginning of the summer '04.[/quote]

The only Zelda game that I've played that I haven't liked.[/quote]

Damn you, it's a great game. It's the main reason I got my Gamecube. Kayden, try it out, it's a pretty good game and the visual are great.[/quote]

I played for less than 2 hours on release day (night actually). Never touched it again.

The only Zelda game I've played and not liked was ALttP.
 
[quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Trakan'][quote name='CrashSpyro123']I think I'm gonna play some Windwaker. I haven't played that since about the beginning of the summer '04.[/quote]

The only Zelda game that I've played that I haven't liked.[/quote]

Damn you, it's a great game. It's the main reason I got my Gamecube. Kayden, try it out, it's a pretty good game and the visual are great.[/quote]

OOT and Majora's Mask are infinitely better.
 
STAPLES RAWWWKS!!!!!

See this post for short story!

Okay, I hear from Fatwallet that Staples is doing substitutions of the 250 GB Maxtor for the 200 that was on sale for $60 AR. Of course, most Staples are sold out by now of the 200 GB due to Presidents Day. I was going to staples anyway to pick up that black media center so I thought, what the heck.

I run to my staples, and the same manager I saw this afternoon was still on duty. Remember, I went in earlier to pick up the OAK DVD shlves but all they had was black. Something I neglected to mention was that they showed six shelves in their system, but he checked in the back and there were none there.

I approach him to ask about the drive, and he recognizes me. "Oh, hey, I'm glad you came back in. I found those six shelves we supposedly had in stoock." He ended up getting me two from the back. Then, after picking up the two shelves I wanted, I started explaining the hard drive substitution.

"No problem," he says. We're sold out right now. But I'll call around and find some for you. So he proceeds to call every staples in the area. On the second try, bingo. The second next closest staples had one left. So he talked to their manager, set up the substitution, and had them hold it for me.

I drive ten minutes down the road and pick up the 250 GB HD for $60 out the door.

STAPLES RAWWWKS!!! :bouncy:
 
[quote name='SneakyPenguin']

The big shelf is new, holds like 175 DVDs, now holding all my PS2 games. The stacked spinner is holding all my PC games. That stupid dvd case cost me 30 bucks, and I never bothered checking staples.. ::grumble::[/quote]

The six digit item number is 499577 if you want to call your Staples and ask.

It'll be hard to find though. Only one of six staples in my area had any in black or oak. You can't find it on the website either. It's a closeout clearance. But if you can it's worth it.

It may be faux furniture, but I did just get 800 DVD's worth of shelving space for fifty-eight dollars.
 
[quote name='Trakan'][quote name='CrashSpyro123'][quote name='Trakan'][quote name='CrashSpyro123']I think I'm gonna play some Windwaker. I haven't played that since about the beginning of the summer '04.[/quote]

The only Zelda game that I've played that I haven't liked.[/quote]

Damn you, it's a great game. It's the main reason I got my Gamecube. Kayden, try it out, it's a pretty good game and the visual are great.[/quote]

OOT and Majora's Mask are infinitely better.[/quote]

I've only played OOT once and it frustrated me at the beginning and I haven't played it since then. I've never played Majora's Mask, but I have it on the Zelda: Collector's disc.
 
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