viciouskillersquirrel
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COOKIE!!! C'MON MAN.
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COOKIE!!! C'MON MAN.
pieatorium
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Yeah Jolie and Denzelevlcookie said:
Gazunta said:
I was going to do exactly that.
Also, I can't believe you requested to add you in game centre. I've had you in there for months.
Minotron was kind of awesome. It was infuriating but awesome, and I couldn't stop playing it until I had beaten all 100 levels on Normal. It was goddamn hard.
BanShunsaku said:
Yeah, avoiding all talk on this. My copy hasn't shipped from 365games yet.
viciouskillersquirrel said:
Dude. Just walk down to the governmenty building thing and sign a piece of paper. Imagine all that money you saved. Then put all that into the best honeymoon in the world.
I honestly don't understand why people spend so much on weddings. Besides the photos that will be special, everything else is a waste of money and you will think nothing of it a few years later.
evlcookie said:
I sat across from a girl on the bus this morning who had the best rack. She kept looking over my way and I wanted to strike up a conversation, but I'm sorta married.
So cookie, just get married and then you have all the excuses in the world to not start talking to this cute girl you keep seeing. Mancard auto renewed every year by default.
Hey guys my cousins BDay is coming up. I want to get him a couple of 360 games. If I order from Zavvi.com will they work on his aussie 360? I've ordered PS3 games from them before, but all PS3 games are region free. I have never imported/ordered 360 games.
Heres the link to one of the games I want to order:
http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/just-cause-2/10059877.html
Cheers.
Heres the link to one of the games I want to order:
http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/just-cause-2/10059877.html
Cheers.
viciouskillersquirrel
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We can afford the wedding since I pay all the bills and her pay is all disposable income. Plus, we're getting help from the parentals and we have savings such that we could literally pay the whole thing off today and not have any debt. Thing is, I want to pay the honeymoon off out of my own pocket without having to dip into our savings.Fredescu said:
Basically, my problem is one of cash flow rather than simply Y pay Vs X expenses.
BanShunsaku
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JAVK said:
Zavvi is UK (PAL) based so you should be fine AFAIK
legend166 said:
Get Foxtel, never worry about Australian family drama/ cop drama again. Sure it's a little pricey and there is tons of garbage, but there is always something on. I got IQ for super cheap (extra $5 a month), so I can tape everything I want to watch. Even the few free to air shows I want to catch (Good Game, Conan).
Hear hear. There's so many way more fun/important things to spend money on. Wasting thousands on a single event that'll be over before you blink - crazy. Seriously. I remember a fraction of my wedding day. Spend a little on a photographer to make sure you have some decent photos to go back to when you try to remember what it was all like.Mar said:
BanShunsaku said:
Alright dude, thanks.
markot said:
Im just jumping in here (I haven't read the previous posts), but if you have a PS3 buy the PlayTV unit. You can find it cheap online (Try mymemory.co.uk).
It lets you watch all free to air channels in HD, plus lets you pause, record, archive TV shows in HD. It also has a full 7 day program guide with show descriptions.
It is one of my best purchases for my PS3, I use it everyday.
PS: Get a remote so that the olds can use it.
PlayTV is okay as a HD tuner. As a recorder it's pretty unreliable and as a "dual" tuner it's fucking useless. You can pretty much disregard recording a show on another channel right after one finishes (ie. 7-8pm on 9, 8-8:30pm on 10 for example) and you'll completely miss the second recording. Don't remind me of how you can't fucking watch TV when doing GT5 B-spec, either. So much TV missed because of that fucking game :/JAVK said:
VOOK: Topfield?
Doncamatic
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evlcookie said:
She most likely has noticed you during one of your train rides together. She isn't going to point and laugh at you trying to talk to her. Be thankful she seems to consistantly read, will be so much easier to talk to her (which you should probably do) than if she was one of those staring off into space with earbuds in automatons.JAVK said:
Topfield box, which has 7 day EPG, series recording with Ice TV integration, remote control and record with my iPhone and even FTP support to retrieve recordings. Oh and it's not a 'Freeview' locked thing so I skip as many ads as I want without losing SBS.
I'm not just hating on the PlayTV because it's a Sony product. I had one but sold it a week later because it lies about being a dual tuner. Freeview is a complete crock of shit.
Shaneus said:
That's the other big reason why it sucks. That's why you want to be able to record two things at once
Choc said:VOOK FOR FUCK SAKE how do i get my friend code
Have you setup a Mii? Then go to the home menu, click on the little
icon. It'll ask some questions, just click on what is Yes or OK and then the cards will show up. Rotate over to yours and at the bottom it'll have the code. To add one, rotate teh cards back to the first one, hit the top right of the screen then the bottom option and enter it in. You'll have to be connected to the net though. (The top option is local entry when other 3DS's are around).
Bernbaum said:
The amount of free porn I get balances it out.
JAVK said:
What speed though? Freeview limits it to 30x, I can go 120x or skip wherever I want to.
If you want to lose the Freeview crap you have to switch the region to NZ which means no SBS.
Choc said:guess mr vook is ignoring me
edit: thanks, do you want a game tonight ?
Might be going out... not sure yet. Will Steam it later.
FreeFallin' said:
Hey, staring off into space with headphones are me! She seems to read for a bit then just rests her head again the window. Doesn't seem to interested in her phone either, had some sort of message that i noticed and she had a quick read and back into the bag it went, only checked it just before her stop.
I've noticed way too much of what she does. Creepy-Cookie incoming. Although i've always found it interesting watching how someone acts in general, the small differences that make us unique i guess.
Hey Vook, which Topfield box do you have? I remember there was one non-Freeview one which was supposed to be the best (had TAPs etc.) but can never remember.
BTW the PlayTV I use at my place technically is dual tuner... I have two PlayTVs hooked up to my two PS3s :lol But more for use as a tuner/pausing/one-off recorder...ing. Just saves having an extra media device.
BTW the PlayTV I use at my place technically is dual tuner... I have two PlayTVs hooked up to my two PS3s :lol But more for use as a tuner/pausing/one-off recorder...ing. Just saves having an extra media device.
I can't remember by exact model, I'd have to look when I get home. It's a little older now. I don't think they sell this one anymore.
Ah talking to girls, that's all well and good until for no reason they stop talking to you after a couple of weeks. Always fun.
Ah talking to girls, that's all well and good until for no reason they stop talking to you after a couple of weeks. Always fun.
BanShunsaku
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VOOK said:
You have to remember to feed them Vook.
It puts the lotion on it's skin, etc
Cookie's thing actually just reminded me of something that happened to my sister a few years ago. A guy approached her on the bus and said something like "Hey, I've seen you on this bus a few times, wana be bus buddies?" My sister was engaged at the time and was totally freaked out but hey, if could work cookie.
BanShunsaku
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Choc said:
I don't know what is sadder, the fact that that section exists or the fact that I'll sometimes read it and wish someone was checking me out. I mean I'm taken and all but it would be nice to be checked out.
lol, story on an aus website on getting ipad 2
Go to an Apple Store
Other places may or may not have iPads on launch day. JB Hi-Fi, DSE, etc. might have iPads on the 25th. Might?! You want an iron clad guarantee, not a wishy washy "err, yeah, we might have iPads, I'm not sure, come in anyways" from some dude at the shop. The only place offering this is an Apple Store (list of Australian Apple Stores). Imagine you decided not to go to an Apple Store and went to a JB Hi-Fi instead, only to be told that JB have no iPads, or ran out. You could have been at an Apple store, getting an iPad! Don't make this mistake.
Where to Actually Line Up?
Most of the Apple Stores are in shopping centres. This is good. Means you aren't out on the street with cars throwing milkshakes at you. Usually the shopping centres are open late, as there's a cinema or 24hr supermarket in them. Find a way in and just go stand or sit near the Apple store. Chances are there will be some other nerd, who is more eager than you, already perched in his or her spot. For the three stores out on a street (Perth City, Bondi & Sydney), just sit or stand out on the footpath. Easy.
When to Line Up?
It looks like Apple will be selling the iPad 2 when the store opens in the morning (usually 8, but check your actual store) on the 25th of March in Australia, as opposed to the 5PM sale time in the US on the 11th. So that means you gotta get there early, or maybe even the night before. You can't go by previous lines. They're different products, with different demand, at different times of the year. There could be hundreds, there could only be a dozen. There's no set time someone will show up. If you want to be first, then you probably should get there about 12 hours before the open time. That's the earliest I've ever seen anyone rock up to a line in Australia. If you just want to be near the front, get there about 4-5AM, as the store opens at 8AM. The best advice is just to go as early as you can tolerate. If you're there before the store opens, chances are there will be enough for you.
How Long Will it Take to Get an iPad?
Depends how many staff Apple decide to pull out and serve you. It should be relatively quick, as the store would only be open for iPad purchases, but unless you're near the front, I'd allow an hour or two for you to hit the front of the line. If you have to be at work at 9AM, you better be at the front of the line and allow enough time to commute from the store to your workplace.
I Don't Want to Line Up, But Still Want an iPad 2 on the 25th of March
If you're a sane person who doesn't want to waste hours standing in a queue to get an iPad, prepare yourself for disappointment. You can try running around to DSE & JB, plus some of the premium resellers (Next Byte, CompNow, Mac1), but there's no promises as to their stock availability. Some stores may only get 3 or 5 or less iPads. Only the Apple retail stores will have a flush supply of iPads. The Apple online store will also be selling iPads, but it looks like they won't be doing pre-orders and you'll only be able to order on the 25th, which means the earliest your iPad will arrive is the 28th or 29th of March. Be warned - chances are that if you miss out on launch day, there will be stock shortages. Hopefully Apple have the iPad 2 launch more sorted than the previous iPad. iPad 1 really took Apple by surprise as to how popular it was, so I think iPad 2 will be easier to get a hold of.
I've Never Lined Up For Apple Stuff Before - I'm Scared
It is weird. It makes no sense. You'll be able to buy one without lining up in a few days. The act of wasting hours, early in the morning, for what is ultimately, something not too different to what you already own, is irrational, illogical and stupid. But you're going to do it anyways and it will make you feel good. So fuck it, go to the Apple Store at midnight with a friend or two and nerd it up until the iPad reaches your hands, then go home and enjoy.
looool
Go to an Apple Store
Other places may or may not have iPads on launch day. JB Hi-Fi, DSE, etc. might have iPads on the 25th. Might?! You want an iron clad guarantee, not a wishy washy "err, yeah, we might have iPads, I'm not sure, come in anyways" from some dude at the shop. The only place offering this is an Apple Store (list of Australian Apple Stores). Imagine you decided not to go to an Apple Store and went to a JB Hi-Fi instead, only to be told that JB have no iPads, or ran out. You could have been at an Apple store, getting an iPad! Don't make this mistake.
Where to Actually Line Up?
Most of the Apple Stores are in shopping centres. This is good. Means you aren't out on the street with cars throwing milkshakes at you. Usually the shopping centres are open late, as there's a cinema or 24hr supermarket in them. Find a way in and just go stand or sit near the Apple store. Chances are there will be some other nerd, who is more eager than you, already perched in his or her spot. For the three stores out on a street (Perth City, Bondi & Sydney), just sit or stand out on the footpath. Easy.
When to Line Up?
It looks like Apple will be selling the iPad 2 when the store opens in the morning (usually 8, but check your actual store) on the 25th of March in Australia, as opposed to the 5PM sale time in the US on the 11th. So that means you gotta get there early, or maybe even the night before. You can't go by previous lines. They're different products, with different demand, at different times of the year. There could be hundreds, there could only be a dozen. There's no set time someone will show up. If you want to be first, then you probably should get there about 12 hours before the open time. That's the earliest I've ever seen anyone rock up to a line in Australia. If you just want to be near the front, get there about 4-5AM, as the store opens at 8AM. The best advice is just to go as early as you can tolerate. If you're there before the store opens, chances are there will be enough for you.
How Long Will it Take to Get an iPad?
Depends how many staff Apple decide to pull out and serve you. It should be relatively quick, as the store would only be open for iPad purchases, but unless you're near the front, I'd allow an hour or two for you to hit the front of the line. If you have to be at work at 9AM, you better be at the front of the line and allow enough time to commute from the store to your workplace.
I Don't Want to Line Up, But Still Want an iPad 2 on the 25th of March
If you're a sane person who doesn't want to waste hours standing in a queue to get an iPad, prepare yourself for disappointment. You can try running around to DSE & JB, plus some of the premium resellers (Next Byte, CompNow, Mac1), but there's no promises as to their stock availability. Some stores may only get 3 or 5 or less iPads. Only the Apple retail stores will have a flush supply of iPads. The Apple online store will also be selling iPads, but it looks like they won't be doing pre-orders and you'll only be able to order on the 25th, which means the earliest your iPad will arrive is the 28th or 29th of March. Be warned - chances are that if you miss out on launch day, there will be stock shortages. Hopefully Apple have the iPad 2 launch more sorted than the previous iPad. iPad 1 really took Apple by surprise as to how popular it was, so I think iPad 2 will be easier to get a hold of.
I've Never Lined Up For Apple Stuff Before - I'm Scared
It is weird. It makes no sense. You'll be able to buy one without lining up in a few days. The act of wasting hours, early in the morning, for what is ultimately, something not too different to what you already own, is irrational, illogical and stupid. But you're going to do it anyways and it will make you feel good. So fuck it, go to the Apple Store at midnight with a friend or two and nerd it up until the iPad reaches your hands, then go home and enjoy.
looool
commanderdeek said:
Heh, this happens more often than you think I reckon, some girl I used to see on the train talked to me one day and turns out worked across the road from me etc, so just chatted while walking from the station to work, I mention I was engaged etc. Never saw her on my carriage ever again.
viciouskillersquirrel
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I just witnessed a sweaty fat woman attempt to surreptitiously remove her underwear right in front of me in a crowded food court. Lunch ruined.
BanShunsaku
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Omi said:Heh, this happens more often than you think I reckon, some girl I used to see on the train talked to me one day and turns out worked across the road from me etc, so just chatted while walking from the station to work, I mention I was engaged etc. Never saw her on my carriage ever again.
From some limited experience, I'm convinced this will only ever happen to a guy if either:
a) he's married
b) he's engaged
c) he's in a new relationship after being single for years
viciouskillersquirrel
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It happened to me once as a singletonBanShunsaku said:
and three or four times in a relationship
Actually, I lie - I was in a relationship that time as well. I broke up with that girl and ran into the train girl again a few weeks later.
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