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Stormtracker TF
12-20-2013, 07:59 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/StormtrackerTF/ChristmasCabin.jpg

robyrob
12-21-2013, 01:13 AM
Merry Christmas Evabodies!

Chad22
12-21-2013, 01:36 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/StormtrackerTF/ChristmasCabin.jpg
So cozy.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 01:37 AM
Merry Christmas Evabodies!
Merry Christmas, Roby!

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 03:30 AM
Merry Christmas Evabodies!
The day is NEAR.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 03:32 AM
The day is NEAR.
TOO near. This year has gone by so fast that I'm already sad, and Christmas isn't even over yet. :lol:

This month has seriously just breezed right on by.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 03:33 AM
What is this balderdash?

Chad22
12-21-2013, 03:36 AM
What is this balderdash?
Do robots celebrate Christmas? Robottokah?

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 03:36 AM
TOO near. This year has gone by so fast that I'm already sad, and Christmas isn't even over yet. :lol:

This month has seriously just breezed right on by.
I know, can't believe how quick. :(

This feels like by FAR the quickest Christmas season ever.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 03:37 AM
What is this balderdash?
So was that you who signed me up for some Virginia Economic Development Partnership thing? :lol:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 03:40 AM
I know, can't believe how quick. :(

This feels like by FAR the quickest Christmas season ever.
It really does. Next year better be extra long to make up for this.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 03:40 AM
So was that you who signed me up for some Virginia Economic Development Partnership thing? :lol:
LOL

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 03:41 AM
Do robots celebrate Christmas? Robottokah?

Yes but the reason for the season is our maker, Mr. Gates. He gives us a ceremonial reprogramming.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 03:41 AM
It really does. Next year better be extra long to make up for this.
It'll actually be like a day longer I think, so a little bit at least. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 03:42 AM
LOL
I got this random email the other night asking me to confirm my membership and I was just like "Gee, wonder who was behind this" :lol:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 03:43 AM
So was that you who signed me up for some Virginia Economic Development Partnership thing? :lol:

I listened to your podcast and our fine Commonwealth was not listed among your places to visit or setup your giant Christmastime cabin!

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 03:46 AM
I listened to your podcast and our fine Commonwealth was not listed among your places to visit or setup your giant Christmastime cabin!
Wow, thanks for listening. What did you think of it?

I actually would like to visit pretty much anywhere, apparently there's lots to see in Virginia.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 03:56 AM
Wow, thanks for listening. What did you think of it?

I actually would like to visit pretty much anywhere, apparently there's lots to see in Virginia.

I said I would!

Your voice is not...what I was expecting. You don't actually sound midwestern, at least not what I thought of as midwestern. Indeed I'm not sure you have much of an accent. (Note this is neither good nor bad - just merely my observation!)

I think I was expecting like something almost Ford-esque since you mentioned that many Michiganders talk with an accent, lol.

It seemed pretty well done actually. I was sad I couldn't comment without signing up though :(.

I think I was viewer 5 or 6 of that episode.

Indeed we do! Did the tourism people send you an e-mail too? ;)

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:06 AM
I said I would!

Your voice is not...what I was expecting. You don't actually sound midwestern, at least not what I thought of as midwestern. Indeed I'm not sure you have much of an accent. (Note this is neither good nor bad - just merely my observation!)

I think I was expecting like something almost Ford-esque since you mentioned that many Michiganders talk with an accent, lol.

It seemed pretty well done actually. I was sad I couldn't comment without signing up though :(.

I think I was viewer 5 or 6 of that episode.

Indeed we do! Did the tourism people send you an e-mail too? ;)
:lol: The accent thing. I actually could have swore you heard my voice before.

I appreciate the listen and the kind words. We work pretty hard on it.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:10 AM
I said I would!

Your voice is not...what I was expecting. You don't actually sound midwestern, at least not what I thought of as midwestern. Indeed I'm not sure you have much of an accent. (Note this is neither good nor bad - just merely my observation!)

I think I was expecting like something almost Ford-esque since you mentioned that many Michiganders talk with an accent, lol.

It seemed pretty well done actually. I was sad I couldn't comment without signing up though :(.

I think I was viewer 5 or 6 of that episode.

Indeed we do! Did the tourism people send you an e-mail too? ;)
The first time I ever heard his voice, it wasn't what I was expecting either. It's kinda funny to me that he's this short dude with a deep voice and I'm like 6'4 and sound nothing like it. :lol:

Thanks for checking out the show, man!

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:12 AM
:lol: The accent thing. I actually could have swore you heard my voice before.

I appreciate the listen and the kind words. We work pretty hard on it.

I actually don't think I had. I remember you getting on Ventrilo or TeamSpeak long long ago but I think at the time you didn't have a mic (could have misremembered that!).

I also saw one of your YouTube videos but I don't think you talked in it. Hmm.

Yeah I remember Chad saying "dont listen to the early ones" but if they were like the last ones I don't see much of a problem. It works rather well. What software are you using?

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:15 AM
I actually don't think I had. I remember you getting on Ventrilo or TeamSpeak long long ago but I think at the time you didn't have a mic (could have misremembered that!).

I also saw one of your YouTube videos but I don't think you talked in it. Hmm.

Yeah I remember Chad saying "dont listen to the early ones" but if they were like the last ones I don't see much of a problem. It works rather well. What software are you using?
A program called Pamela that works pretty well when it wants to, but has caused maaaaaaany headaches over the years when it comes to losing entire shows we've recorded 90% of.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:15 AM
The first time I ever heard his voice, it wasn't what I was expecting either. It's kinda funny to me that he's this short dude with a deep voice and I'm like 6'4 and sound nothing like it. :lol:

Thanks for checking out the show, man!
I remember the first time I ever talked to Karen she got SCARED or something. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:16 AM
I actually don't think I had. I remember you getting on Ventrilo or TeamSpeak long long ago but I think at the time you didn't have a mic (could have misremembered that!).

I also saw one of your YouTube videos but I don't think you talked in it. Hmm.

Yeah I remember Chad saying "dont listen to the early ones" but if they were like the last ones I don't see much of a problem. It works rather well. What software are you using?
I remember that, I think it was Ventrillo. Back in the old CLAN days.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:16 AM
I remember the first time I ever talked to Karen she got SCARED or something. :lol:
LOL Scared.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:18 AM
I had also never heard Joe before. I was like O_O

I seem to think I had heard Chad - probably in the YouTube video. His accent is very subtle.

For the record, I detest my own voice. I have always thought I sounded like a southern clown. My definition of which is "Far enough south to have something of a southern accent but not far enough south for it to be actually real, so it's like clownish half-way"

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:20 AM
LOL Scared.
I forget exactly what she said but she legitimately sounded scared, I guess because she didn't think my voice matched my appearance. :lol:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:20 AM
I remember the first time I ever talked to Karen she got SCARED or something. :lol:

I FEEL LEFT OUT who is Karen.

*sheepish grin*

(actually the name sounds familiar but I'm not sure I ever really got to know him/her - presuming it's a her)

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:24 AM
A program called Pamela that works pretty well when it wants to, but has caused maaaaaaany headaches over the years when it comes to losing entire shows we've recorded 90% of.

Pamela? Is that like...HAL's sister?

*looks up*

(I've actually never heard of it. Which makes me kind of sad.)



Ventrilo

I remember being like "TeamSpeak sucks, we must get on Ventrilo - it's superior! [technically]"

Which, it is (or was then when TeamSpeak 2 was in Duke Nukem Forever-like vapor status. WHEN IT'S DONE!)

But it limited you to 8 users for the free version and that company wouldn't sell me a license because I wasn't an OEM.

Yes I am still perturbed!

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:24 AM
I had also never heard Joe before. I was like O_O

I seem to think I had heard Chad - probably in the YouTube video. His accent is very subtle.

For the record, I detest my own voice. I have always thought I sounded like a southern clown. My definition of which is "Far enough south to have something of a southern accent but not far enough south for it to be actually real, so it's like clownish half-way"
I think I remember hearing you talk before, maybe on one of those videos you made with the PALMS or something.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:25 AM
I FEEL LEFT OUT who is Karen.

*sheepish grin*

(actually the name sounds familiar but I'm not sure I ever really got to know him/her - presuming it's a her)
You remember Karen, she posted here a lot back in 2005-2006.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:26 AM
Pamela? Is that like...HAL's sister?

*looks up*

(I've actually never heard of it. Which makes me kind of sad.)



I remember being like "TeamSpeak sucks, we must get on Ventrilo - it's superior! [technically]"

Which, it is (or was then when TeamSpeak 2 was in Duke Nukem Forever-like vapor status. WHEN IT'S DONE!)

But it limited you to 8 users for the free version and that company wouldn't sell me a license because I wasn't an OEM.

Yes I am still perturbed!
Whatever happened to that ET Server anyway? I actually was shocked to go on there recently (the game, not your old server obviously) and see it still had a big following 10 years later.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:28 AM
You remember Karen, she posted here a lot back in 2005-2006.
We need to convince her to come back here one of these days. Fun memories on the GRAVEYARD SHIFT with her back in 2006, like that night we spent looking at Wikipedia entries for various fetishes LOL

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:33 AM
You remember Karen, she posted here a lot back in 2005-2006.

I mostly remember Jackie, primarily because she disappeared into the firmament and I always wondered what (would) bec(o/a)me of her.

Also KayCee. Or Stormtracker KC. Hmpf.

And then there's Joe.

And Kelsey.

My mind must hate me.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:34 AM
We need to convince her to come back here one of these days. Fun memories on the GRAVEYARD SHIFT with her back in 2006, like that night we spent looking at Wikipedia entries for various fetishes LOL
LOL OH MAN, I remember that.

That's what spawned that Jack classic with James Avery on the Pumpkin.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:36 AM
I mostly remember Jackie, primarily because she disappeared into the firmament and I always wondered what (would) bec(o/a)me of her.

Also KayCee. Or Stormtracker KC. Hmpf.

And then there's Joe.

And Kelsey.

My mind must hate me.
All of them are still around, except for Jackie. Her and her sister literally just disappeared from the internet one day without a trace, I STILL say it has something to do with their Dad being a high ranking military officer of some sort.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:36 AM
We need to convince her to come back here one of these days. Fun memories on the GRAVEYARD SHIFT with her back in 2006, like that night we spent looking at Wikipedia entries for various fetishes LOL

emetophilia!

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:36 AM
I mostly remember Jackie, primarily because she disappeared into the firmament and I always wondered what (would) bec(o/a)me of her.
We pretty much all wonder this. :lol:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:37 AM
All of them are still around, except for Jackie. Her and her sister literally just disappeared from the internet one day without a trace, I STILL say it has something to do with their Dad being a high ranking military officer of some sort.
*Ravey is currently being kept in Area 51.*

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:39 AM
emetophilia!

*Looks up*

Well, that's a new one. http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/CDoody/PeterVanFace.gif

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:39 AM
All of them are still around, except for Jackie. Her and her sister literally just disappeared from the internet one day without a trace, I STILL say it has something to do with their Dad being a high ranking military officer of some sort.

The way she disappeared always really bugged me. It seemed...odd.

I know she had problems but I don't recall anything leading up to it.

She was there and then...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAAlDoAtV7Y

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:40 AM
*Ravey is currently being kept in Area 51.*
Would not be shocked if it was something like that to be honest.

I mean there literally is not a TRACE of them anywhere. Jackie I would get, since she was kinda flighty and would hide from us all from time to time, but her sister was never that way. I talked to her just a few years back, around the time we first went to Chicago.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:40 AM
*Looks up*

Well, that's a new one. http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/CDoody/PeterVanFace.gif

LOL really?

how about constructophilia?

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:42 AM
*Looks up*

Well, that's a new one. http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/CDoody/PeterVanFace.gif
Wow, this must be pretty rare. Never heard of anyone with that one. :lol:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:42 AM
Would not be shocked if it was something like that to be honest.

I mean there literally is not a TRACE of them anywhere. Jackie I would get, since she was kinda flighty and would hide from us all from time to time, but her sister was never that way. I talked to her just a few years back, around the time we first went to Chicago.

I'd guess it would be far harder to disappear from the internets today. I think at one point I tried to look up her name (which I believe I've since forgotten) and found nothing.

I don't recall what I found on the e-mail address but it wasn't really useful.

It was just bizarre. I'm not sure I've ever had anyone fall of the planet like that before.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:44 AM
LOL really?

how about constructophilia?
Never heard of this either. :lol:

Nothing gets the ol' motor running like staring out the window at a BRIDGE.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:45 AM
The way she disappeared always really bugged me. It seemed...odd.

I know she had problems but I don't recall anything leading up to it.

She was there and then...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAAlDoAtV7Y
It really bugged me too. I think the last time I ever seen her online anywhere was back in 2009. :(

She seemed really happy then though, she was engaged and had moved out and all that. She had a job as some kind of tech support person for AT&T I think it was.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:45 AM
Patron: O'Quinn
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 46.2-877 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-877) of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-877 (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-877). Minimum speed limits.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle either (i) at less than the posted maximum speed limit in the left-most lane of any Interstate Highway or (ii) at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.


I will consider this a Christmas present if it passes.


http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?141+ful+HB51


/soapbox


Wait isn't there a soapbox emoticon here?


Which reminds me what hapepned to safetypin?

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:48 AM
It really bugged me too. I think the last time I ever seen her online anywhere was back in 2009. :(

She seemed really happy then though, she was engaged and had moved out and all that. She had a job as some kind of tech support person for AT&T I think it was.
That's all that really matters at the end of the day.

Funnily, the last time I ever talked to her I remember apologizing to her for all those jokes years ago and pretty much every rotten thing I ever did or said to her. We kind of "made peace" in a way.

I know EFD still regrets he never got to do that.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:48 AM
I will consider this a Christmas present if it passes.


http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?141+ful+HB51


/soapbox


Wait isn't there a soapbox emoticon here?


Which reminds me what hapepned to safetypin?
She's still around on Facebook, I dunno if she posts here much anymore.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:49 AM
Never heard of this either. :lol:

Nothing gets the ol' motor running like staring out the window at a BRIDGE.

HAHA well there was that guy that was arrested recently for having sex with his sofa in public.

...it was the second time the cops had to arrest him for this same thing. It happened in Ohio.

Incidentally, supposedly things with objects are not just fetishes but "paraphilias". I don't know what that means, I just read it one day.

But I think agalmatophila (if I spelled that right) wins.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:50 AM
I'd guess it would be far harder to disappear from the internets today. I think at one point I tried to look up her name (which I believe I've since forgotten) and found nothing.

I don't recall what I found on the e-mail address but it wasn't really useful.

It was just bizarre. I'm not sure I've ever had anyone fall of the planet like that before.
That's a good point. I'd probably never be able to truly disappear from the internet at this stage. :lol:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:50 AM
That's all that really matters at the end of the day.

Funnily, the last time I ever talked to her I remember apologizing to her for all those jokes years ago and pretty much every rotten thing I ever did or said to her. We kind of "made peace" in a way.

I know EFD still regrets he never got to do that.

YOU TORMENTED JACKIE?

Oddly she always seemed rather normal to me.

That could speak to me, though.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:52 AM
That's a good point. I'd probably never be able to truly disappear from the internet at this stage. :lol:
I'd find you.

I used to be really good at finding Joe whenever he would disappear (pre internet problems) back in the day, to a somewhat creepy extent. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:52 AM
I will consider this a Christmas present if it passes.


http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?141+ful+HB51


/soapbox


Wait isn't there a soapbox emoticon here?


Which reminds me what hapepned to safetypin?
So wait, you have to drive at LEAST the maximum speed limit? What if you go over?

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:52 AM
It really bugged me too. I think the last time I ever seen her online anywhere was back in 2009. :(

She seemed really happy then though, she was engaged and had moved out and all that. She had a job as some kind of tech support person for AT&T I think it was.

Haha I remember when she first got that job. She told me basically she was technically illiterate and after one day of tech support she felt like everyone else was even dumber than she'd imagined.

I think that's around the time she disappeared.

Is Safety Pin doing well?

Incidentally was there ever a wedding? Or whatever was Kentucky's equivalent? (I think it was Kentucky...)

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:53 AM
It happened in Ohio.
Why doesn't this surprise me?

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:53 AM
YOU TORMENTED JACKIE?

Oddly she always seemed rather normal to me.

That could speak to me, though.
Yeah, we all kinda did. :/

Mostly just got on her for coming off ditzy at times. It didn't seem all that mean spirited back then, but looking back it was pretty brutal. I'm honestly shocked she put up with it.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:54 AM
That's all that really matters at the end of the day.

Funnily, the last time I ever talked to her I remember apologizing to her for all those jokes years ago and pretty much every rotten thing I ever did or said to her. We kind of "made peace" in a way.

I know EFD still regrets he never got to do that.
:( I kinda was able to do the same, which was a bit different because I was always pretty close to her, but we went through a period where we were ALWAYS arguing about something.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:55 AM
Haha I remember when she first got that job. She told me basically she was technically illiterate and after one day of tech support she felt like everyone else was even dumber than she'd imagined.

I think that's around the time she disappeared.

Is Safety Pin doing well?

Incidentally was there ever a wedding? Or whatever was Kentucky's equivalent? (I think it was Kentucky...)
Tennessee. I have no idea, like I said, haven't talked to her in almost a half decade now.

She seems to be doing fine as far as I can tell from Facebook. We're not close or anything, but she is one of the few old SO'ers that weren't strictly from our group that I still have kept in touch with in some way.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:56 AM
So wait, you have to drive at LEAST the maximum speed limit? What if you go over?

It's departmental policy not to pull folks on VA interstates for <5 mph over.

In practice no one outside of Hopewell in southside is ever pulled for anything under 10 over unless they are behaving stupidly. It's sort of the unspoken bargain. Virginia law makes driving 20 mph or over or >80 at any time to be reckless driving by statute. Of course the cop can always write it for 79 or something which happens frequently but as such they don't generally pull folks on interstates (most posted at 65 or 70) until they exceed 80.

The one wrinkle is when the General Assembly upped the maximum speed limit to 70 a few years back they didn't change the reckless statute so your cushion went to 10 mph before you're over 80.

Basically don't be stupid and don't go over 80 in Virginia and you'll be fine.

It should be noted that it's already state law to "Move over to let an overtaking vehicle pass" which is posted as "Slower Traffic Keep Right" but no one gets the message so evidently they want to force it. Or else O'Quinn does. Which is funny because I think he's from a rural area with no traffic.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:57 AM
I'd find you.

I used to be really good at finding Joe whenever he would disappear (pre internet problems) back in the day, to a somewhat creepy extent. :lol:
In a strange way I'd love to do this, it'd be like some extreme digital version of hide and seek. :lol:

I actually think I'd be REALLY good at creating a totally new identity that no one would suspect.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 04:58 AM
In a strange way I'd love to do this, it'd be like some extreme digital version of hide and seek. :lol:

I actually think I'd be REALLY good at creating a totally new identity that no one would suspect.
So would I, but I have alot of experience basically DOING this years ago just for the purpose of pulling pranks. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 04:58 AM
It's departmental policy not to pull folks on VA interstates for <5 mph over.

In practice no one outside of Hopewell in southside is ever pulled for anything under 10 over unless they are behaving stupidly. It's sort of the unspoken bargain. Virginia law makes driving 20 mph or over or >80 at any time to be reckless driving by statute. Of course the cop can always write it for 79 or something which happens frequently but as such they don't generally pull folks on interstates (most posted at 65 or 70) until they exceed 80.

The one wrinkle is when the General Assembly upped the maximum speed limit to 70 a few years back they didn't change the reckless statute so your cushion went to 10 mph before you're over 80.

Basically don't be stupid and don't go over 80 in Virginia and you'll be fine.

It should be noted that it's already state law to "Move over to let an overtaking vehicle pass" which is posted as "Slower Traffic Keep Right" but no one gets the message so evidently they want to force it. Or else O'Quinn does. Which is funny because I think he's from a rural area with no traffic.
If everyone were arrested for going 80 here I think half the population of Metro Detroit would be in jail. :lol:

Even 90 is fairly common.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 04:58 AM
Yeah, we all kinda did. :/

Mostly just got on her for coming off ditzy at times. It didn't seem all that mean spirited back then, but looking back it was pretty brutal. I'm honestly shocked she put up with it.

Hmm. I don't remember doing that. I hope I didn't. I do think I made some jokes about the fact that she was always horny but she never seemed bothered. :|

I always felt bad for her because as I said she seemed normal. Maybe everyone does online, heh.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:00 AM
Hmm. I don't remember doing that. I hope I didn't. I do think I made some jokes about the fact that she was always horny but she never seemed bothered. :|

I always felt bad for her because as I said she seemed normal. Maybe everyone does online, heh.
In our group, there was no such thing as normal.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:01 AM
Tennessee. I have no idea, like I said, haven't talked to her in almost a half decade now.

She seems to be doing fine as far as I can tell from Facebook. We're not close or anything, but she is one of the few old SO'ers that weren't strictly from our group that I still have kept in touch with in some way.

I know she went through a rough period. Many actually (safety pin that is) but the last time she was rather active she seemed much better than she had been.

I do recall her wanting her ex boyfriend to be murdered but I suppose that's normal! (Actually as I recall the guy was a jerk so...)

Also she always said her location was Antarctica. Which amused me for some reason..

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:02 AM
So would I, but I have alot of experience basically DOING this years ago just for the purpose of pulling pranks. :lol:
You sure do, Fefe.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:02 AM
You sure do, Fefe.
Wee wee ;)

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:04 AM
If everyone were arrested for going 80 here I think half the population of Metro Detroit would be in jail. :lol:

Even 90 is fairly common.
I recall getting pulled over once in Indiana. I think I was going 80 because the speed limit was 70 (to my knowledge Indiana has no reckless statute, but I generally go 10 over).

The guy was probably the nicest cop I've ever met (I've never really met an a-hole cop but he just stood out as so cheerful).

He was like "I'm SORRY I have to pull you over. We've just had a lot of accidents in this area and fatalities a few weeks back so we're trying to step it up a bit for awhile."

He did actually seem sorry. I didn't get a ticket, so there was that.

Fortunately we have a solution to the problem of speeders: gridlock! I think most of the time cops figure you can't really speed that much anyway because of the traffic. It's also actually physically dangerous to pull people over in many places because there are no shoulders or the shoulders are being used for traffic in rush hour. It's not worth getting an officer killed (which I get).

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:06 AM
no such thing as normal

Ha. I suppose it's all relative.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:06 AM
I recall getting pulled over once in Indiana. I think I was going 80 because the speed limit was 70 (to my knowledge Indiana has no reckless statute, but I generally go 10 over).

The guy was probably the nicest cop I've ever met (I've never really met an ******* cop but he just stood out as so cheerful).

He was like "I'm SORRY I have to pull you over. We've just had a lot of accidents in this area and fatalities a few weeks back so we're trying to step it up a bit for awhile."

He did actually seem sorry. I didn't get a ticket, so there was that.

Fortunately we have a solution to the problem of speeders: gridlock! I think most of the time cops figure you can't really speed that much anyway because of the traffic. It's also actually physically dangerous to pull people over in many places because there are no shoulders or the shoulders are being used for traffic in rush hour. It's not worth getting an officer killed (which I get).
:lol: Indiana. I've been there several times, but never anywhere where there were actual people, except for Gary, which is a disturbing place.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:06 AM
Wee wee ;)
WHAT?! :eek:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:08 AM
:lol: Indiana. I've been there several times, but never anywhere where there were actual people, except for Gary, which is a disturbing place.

Hmm. I was on 80 I think for the whole way. Maybe not. Maybe 70. Yeah I think 70 actually. I don't recall anything.

Although it's not Nebraska. Nebraska is depressing. It's the only time I've ever set my cruise control to 90.

If there was a post-apocalyptic state it would be rural Nebraska.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:10 AM
So would I, but I have alot of experience basically DOING this years ago just for the purpose of pulling pranks. :lol:

TF is easy to track now because all his user names are the same. (*gives up my secret*).

There are actually a lot of Chad Doodys though.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:10 AM
WHAT?! :eek:
OeJ9Nvzp8VY

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:11 AM
TF is easy to track now because all his user names are the same. (*gives up my secret*).

There are actually a lot of Chad Doodys though.
Really? I know there's another one in Maine that Crystal actually randomly met at a grocery store. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:12 AM
Hmm. I was on 80 I think for the whole way. Maybe not. Maybe 70. Yeah I think 70 actually. I don't recall anything.

Although it's not Nebraska. Nebraska is depressing. It's the only time I've ever set my cruise control to 90.

If there was a post-apocalyptic state it would be rural Nebraska.
Never been to Nebraska, but I just imagine lots of corn fields, which is probably accurate.

I'd be more afraid of driving that fast out there than in the city to be honest, because all kinds of strange and large CRITTERS can run out there. I remember my mom telling me she used to drive 90 down these country roads down in Ohio, I've driven down those same roads once or twice and just in that time seen this HUGE pack of deer run out and scare the crap out of me.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:13 AM
Really? I know there's another one in Maine that Crystal actually randomly met at a grocery store. :lol:

When I did a search for Chad Doody awhile back I found several that didn't seem like they could be you.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:13 AM
Never been to Nebraska, but I just imagine lots of corn fields, which is probably accurate.

I'd be more afraid of driving that fast out there than in the city to be honest, because all kinds of strange and large CRITTERS can run out there. I remember my mom telling me she used to drive 90 down these country roads down in Ohio, I've driven down those same roads once or twice and just in that time seen this HUGE pack of deer run out and scare the crap out of me.
Replace corn fields with potato fields and you just described here. :lol:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:13 AM
When I did a search for Chad Doody awhile back I found several that didn't seem like they could be you.
Wow.

Will the real Chad Doody please stand up?

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:13 AM
TF is easy to track now because all his user names are the same. (*gives up my secret*).

There are actually a lot of Chad Doodys though.
I do that because I find it's MUCH harder to retrieve lost usernames than it is lost passwords, and I am very forgetful as it is.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:14 AM
OeJ9Nvzp8VY
Wow, been a long time since I've heard this song. :lol:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:14 AM
I do that because I find it's MUCH harder to retrieve lost usernames than it is lost passwords, and I am very forgetful as it is.
*EFD uses a different password on every site/board he goes to to "test himself" and almost always fails this test.*

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:16 AM
Never been to Nebraska, but I just imagine lots of corn fields, which is probably accurate.

I'd be more afraid of driving that fast out there than in the city to be honest, because all kinds of strange and large CRITTERS can run out there. I remember my mom telling me she used to drive 90 down these country roads down in Ohio, I've driven down those same roads once or twice and just in that time seen this HUGE pack of deer run out and scare the crap out of me.

Not even corn!

Whatever it was they were growing (if anything) was low to the ground because you could see both ways for miles and no light, cars, or people.

Nebraska: Drive past Omaha at your own risk

I guess I didn't think about critters. I figured there wouldn't be any life out there (lol).

I've had...issues with deer.

They are a menace to the populace.

I also managed to squish a dog and (probably) a what are they called...opposum.

I say probably because I could never find the body. Which made me feel better. The dog I did find. I went back looking for it under the theory I'd take it to a vet but if it had been alive I'm not sure what I'd have done. I don't know dog first aid.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:16 AM
Why didn't you talk about this on the podcast, TF?

http://www.katc.com/news/tf-storm-honors-fallen-soldier/

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:17 AM
*EFD uses a different password on every site/board he goes to to "test himself" and almost always fails this test.*
LOL I have seen him fail at this many times much to my anger as we're trying to do something.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:17 AM
*EFD uses a different password on every site/board he goes to to "test himself" and almost always fails this test.*

I used to use the same password for everything.

Then I got paranoid and started using randomly generated alphanumeric characters.

Of course I can't remember them so I have to store them in a file. But presumably no one will get it.

Presumably.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:18 AM
*Types Stormtracker TF into Google Images and bursts out laughing when this comes up.*

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdYy6bFdpDZ9f-BfNnCRRWnz7_eCbXTqYJTuShiWXXKXVhXzbP

Also, some random photo of Demi Lovato in the hospital. :lol:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:18 AM
*Types Stormtracker TF into Google Images and bursts out laughing when this comes up.*

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdYy6bFdpDZ9f-BfNnCRRWnz7_eCbXTqYJTuShiWXXKXVhXzbP

Also, some random photo of Demi Lovato in the hospital. :lol:

TF knocked Demi up?

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:19 AM
Not even corn!

Whatever it was they were growing (if anything) was low to the ground because you could see both ways for miles and no light, cars, or people.

Nebraska: Drive past Omaha at your own risk

I guess I didn't think about critters. I figured there wouldn't be any life out there (lol).

I've had...issues with deer.

They are a menace to the populace.

I also managed to squish a dog and (probably) a what are they called...opposum.

I say probably because I could never find the body. Which made me feel better. The dog I did find. I went back looking for it under the theory I'd take it to a vet but if it had been alive I'm not sure what I'd have done. I don't know dog first aid.
That sounds like Chad said, potatoes or something similar like tomatoes or peppers.

I actually had NEVER run over any animals until earlier this year somehow, I ran over a squirrel that jumped out from under a parked car at the last second. :(

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:20 AM
LOL Bing pulls up Renee Olstead pictures.

It knows, TF.

It knows.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:20 AM
Other humorous Stormtracker TF results:

http://www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/anim/ilclandicharliechan.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqDg50A6KPBqVApT-zBfpjJrvJtrs4by0i8Elw5j7A6mnJ2FMLNA

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGezWRMteUUQ1vbECLkzEs_OubCG4J8StbKBUSCs8VaRy3nPLn

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:21 AM
I used to use the same password for everything.

Then I got paranoid and started using randomly generated alphanumeric characters.

Of course I can't remember them so I have to store them in a file. But presumably no one will get it.

Presumably.
Do you have it on your BitLockerŪ encrypted drive?

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:22 AM
TF knocked Demi up?
Or knocked her AROUND.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3183/86437364.jpg

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:22 AM
Other humorous Stormtracker TF results:

http://www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/anim/ilclandicharliechan.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqDg50A6KPBqVApT-zBfpjJrvJtrs4by0i8Elw5j7A6mnJ2FMLNA

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGezWRMteUUQ1vbECLkzEs_OubCG4J8StbKBUSCs8VaRy3nPLn
The last one. :rotflmao:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:22 AM
That sounds like Chad said, potatoes or something similar like tomatoes or peppers.

I actually had NEVER run over any animals until earlier this year somehow, I ran over a squirrel that jumped out from under a parked car at the last second. :(

I swear the squirrels here learn and TAUNT you.

They are only marginally scared of people and they seem to know cars = bad. But they test this theory repeatedly.

I've also had squirrels make weird squirrel sounds at me like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY TERRITORY". Instead of moving.

One stared at me while eating a nut like "Yeah, I'm a squirrel. What are you going to do about it, punk?"

I also once saw a cat look both ways before it crossed a highway. Which amuses me to this day.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:22 AM
*Types Stormtracker TF into Google Images and bursts out laughing when this comes up.*

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdYy6bFdpDZ9f-BfNnCRRWnz7_eCbXTqYJTuShiWXXKXVhXzbP

Also, some random photo of Demi Lovato in the hospital. :lol:
Classic LOL

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:22 AM
Why didn't you talk about this on the podcast, TF?

http://www.katc.com/news/tf-storm-honors-fallen-soldier/
Wow, just now seeing this. How strange. :lol:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:23 AM
Or knocked her AROUND.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3183/86437364.jpg

SHE COULDNT GIVE TF A CHILD SO HE BEAT HER UP?

No wonder she left X Factor :(.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:24 AM
Or knocked her AROUND.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3183/86437364.jpg
I remember this picture but have no recollection of the thread it was in or posting that. :lol:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:24 AM
I would not mind this one bit.

Well...maybe before the cocaine and stuff. :(
LOL Yeez, TFio.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:25 AM
I swear the squirrels here learn and TAUNT you.

They are only marginally scared of people and they seem to know cars = bad. But they test this theory repeatedly.

I've also had squirrels make weird squirrel sounds at me like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY TERRITORY". Instead of moving.

One stared at me while eating a nut like "Yeah, I'm a squirrel. What are you going to do about it, punk?"

I also once saw a cat look both ways before it crossed a highway. Which amuses me to this day.
Yeah, Squirrels are brave. One time one tried to come in the door as I was walking out.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:25 AM
I would not mind this one bit.

Well...maybe before the cocaine and stuff. :(

I thought she was clean now?

Did you drive her back to the DEMON RUM?

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:26 AM
LOL Yeez, TFio.
I am an honest man. :(

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:26 AM
Yeah, Squirrels are brave. One time one tried to come in the door as I was walking out.

I've only ever had a cat try to come in. I had left the door cracked and it pushed it in, roamed around the foyer and then ran back out.

I'm not sure what it was doing.

The idea of a pet squirrel has always intrigued me but supposedly they cannot be house trained in any way.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:27 AM
I thought she was clean now?

Did you drive her back to the DEMON RUM?
As far as I know she is, but that picture was from back in the DAY.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:27 AM
Here's some gems from a search of me. :lol:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/800/3fred_ethel-mertz.jpg

http://www.cineclub.de/images/2000/10/o_brother_2.jpg

http://www.pl.net/pics/health/michael_j_fox.jpg

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:28 AM
I've only ever had a cat try to come in. I had left the door cracked and it pushed it in, roamed around the foyer and then ran back out.

I'm not sure what it was doing.

The idea of a pet squirrel has always intrigued me but supposedly they cannot be house trained in any way.
One time the neighbors left the state for like a week and somehow a squirrel got in, and it ate EVERYTHING including the couch.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:28 AM
Here's some gems from a search of me. :lol:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/800/3fred_ethel-mertz.jpg

http://www.cineclub.de/images/2000/10/o_brother_2.jpg

http://www.pl.net/pics/health/michael_j_fox.jpg
Oh man LOL

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:28 AM
As far as I know she is, but that picture was from back in the DAY.

You should make an HONEST WOMAN out of her.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:28 AM
Oh, I just LOVE having this come up on an image search of my name.
'
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=58564&stc=1&d=1082300278

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:30 AM
One time the neighbors left the state for like a week and somehow a squirrel got in, and it ate EVERYTHING including the couch.

Supposedly (I wasn't there!) my late Grandfather took to befriending the neighborhood squirrels with pecan nuts. He succeeded as they started eating out of his hand.

One day he left the pattio door open. There was a screen door but the pattio door was open.

In front of this he had left his box of pecans.

The squirrels chewed through and had lunch.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:31 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/StormtrackerTF/IM000208.jpg

LOL A picture of my old car coming up on Google when I searched for my username there

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:32 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/StormtrackerTF/IM000208.jpg

LOL A picture of my old car coming up on Google when I searched for my username there

I HAVE NEVER SEEN TF'S STREET. *BEGINS GEOLOCATION*

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:32 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/StormtrackerTF/IM000208.jpg

LOL A picture of my old car coming up on Google when I searched for my username there
Is that the same one from Chicago? :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:33 AM
Oh, I just LOVE having this come up on an image search of my name.
'
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=58564&stc=1&d=1082300278
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:34 AM
Oh, I just LOVE having this come up on an image search of my name.
'
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=58564&stc=1&d=1082300278

As long as LInkedIn hasn't decided on using that as your picture!

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:35 AM
Supposedly (I wasn't there!) my late Grandfather took to befriending the neighborhood squirrels with pecan nuts. He succeeded as they started eating out of his hand.

One day he left the pattio door open. There was a screen door but the pattio door was open.

In front of this he had left his box of pecans.

The squirrels chewed through and had lunch.
I've done that before. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:35 AM
I HAVE NEVER SEEN TF'S STREET. *BEGINS GEOLOCATION*
Note the burnt building in the background. :lol:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:36 AM
As long as LInkedIn hasn't decided on using that as your picture!
:lol: As if I don't have enough working against me when it comes to dating.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:36 AM
Is that the same one from Chicago? :lol:
No, this car hasn't even been around since like 2006 or early 2007 LOL

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:37 AM
http://www.classiccars.de/Oldyrent/cad36/mafia.jpg

LOL

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:38 AM
http://www.classiccars.de/Oldyrent/cad36/mafia.jpg

LOL
Oh man, I remember that LOL

ELEVEN YEARS AGO SINCE THE HAPPY DAYS MAFIA.

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:40 AM
Elvis Fonzie Dean:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?postid=654958

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=67661&stc=1&d=1089872472

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=18699&d=1050275779

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:40 AM
:lol: As if I don't have enough working against me when it comes to dating.

Dr. Neil Clark Warren GUARANTEES he can find you someone. He says so in his ad!

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:42 AM
Oh man, I remember that LOL

ELEVEN YEARS AGO SINCE THE HAPPY DAYS MAFIA.
Time flies, man. More every day.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:43 AM
Elvis Fonzie Dean:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?postid=654958

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=67661&stc=1&d=1089872472

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=18699&d=1050275779
LOL I remember taking that first pic for EFD because he wanted to use that poster for his avatar.

Stormtracker TF
12-21-2013, 05:49 AM
Well men, I must hit the hay now. Have a good night. :wave:

Chad22
12-21-2013, 05:51 AM
Well men, I must hit the hay now. Have a good night. :wave:
Night, buddy. :wave:

Good talking to you too, Roboto. I should be around a bit in the next few days, I think we're keeping this thread around til the day after Christmas or so.

TO EVERYONE ELSE, COME JOIN IN.

I am Roboto
12-21-2013, 05:51 AM
Well men, I must hit the hay now. Have a good night. :wave:

I'm going to use this as an excuse to go to bed too. Night you two!

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-22-2013, 02:30 AM
WHOOOOOOOAAAAAAAA i didn't know this thing existed already sry

Chad22
12-22-2013, 02:38 AM
WHOOOOOOOAAAAAAAA i didn't know this thing existed already sry
Suuure you didn't, pine tree head.

Chad22
12-22-2013, 03:20 AM
QStF0mMefyU

I am Roboto
12-22-2013, 03:44 AM
WHOOOOOOOAAAAAAAA i didn't know this thing existed already sry
http://jpupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/You-Lie-Joe-Wilson.jpg

Stormtracker TF
12-22-2013, 03:27 PM
DISASTER STRIKES: I am sick just in time for Christmas. :(

Elvis Fonzie Dean
12-22-2013, 03:29 PM
I got the Spring Breakers DVD from my Secret Santa yesterday:D.

robyrob
12-22-2013, 04:23 PM
Target gave my credit card info to a Nigerian Prince apparently...

I fixed it though, so Christmas is BACK ON.

robyrob
12-22-2013, 08:54 PM
i should say, that's a nice tree you set up back there TF

Stormtracker TF
12-22-2013, 10:05 PM
I got the Spring Breakers DVD from my Secret Santa yesterday:D.
Awesome LOL

Stormtracker TF
12-22-2013, 10:06 PM
Target gave my credit card info to a Nigerian Prince apparently...

I fixed it though, so Christmas is BACK ON.
My sister's was all messed up because of that crap too. :mad:

i should say, that's a nice tree you set up back there TF

:lol: Not sure if I actually posted a picture of my tree at some point or not, but that might be the cold medicine talking.

I am Roboto
12-22-2013, 10:51 PM
DISASTER STRIKES: I am sick just in time for Christmas. :(

Shouldn't have been fooling around with Demi in the hospital...

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 12:04 AM
http://jpupdates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/You-Lie-Joe-Wilson.jpg

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab52/Ashlee5665/meangirlsgif3_zps976b8ea6.gif (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/Ashlee5665/media/meangirlsgif3_zps976b8ea6.gif.html)

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 12:08 AM
Shouldn't have been fooling around with Demi in the hospital...
Are you suggesting she's filled with DISEASES?

Because apparently that might be a legitimate possibility. :(

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 12:13 AM
Are you suggesting she's filled with DISEASES?

Because apparently that might be a legitimate possibility. :(

Well, you could think of them as Christmas gifts that keep on giving!

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 12:22 AM
Well, you could think of them as Christmas gifts that keep on giving!
I just hope I don't GIVE this to anyone else.

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 12:37 AM
Statewide Highs, December 22, 2013

Chesapeake 84 F ** (1967)
Newport News 81 F ** (1967)
Suffolk 81 F ** (1967)
Melfa 80 F ** (1990)
Virginia Beach 80 F ** (2011)
Richmond 76 F * (1923)
Alex-DC-Reagan Nat'l 72 F TIE(1889)
Fairfax 71 F * (1984)


* Record High
** All Time Record for December

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 12:40 AM
It made it to 84 degrees there today?!

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 12:43 AM
It made it to 84 degrees there today?!

Not where I'm at, unfortunately ("just" mid 70's here), but numerous locations in southeastern Virginia ("the tidewater") had temperatures at or over 80. Chesapeake was the leader at 84.

That was after an overnight period when it didn't really drop out of the upper 60's.

It's interesting if you look at the daily summary for Virginia Beach it was up to 80 and then the wind shifted off of the water (the seabreeze effect, which you don't usually see in December - lol) and temperature dropped back in the low 60s in like two hours. But a few miles inland it was still 80.

Still 66. Flood watches up and a chance of gusty thunderstorms. (one can hope!)

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 12:47 AM
all i want to do is eat also i really want christmas cookies

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 12:55 AM
all i want to do is eat also i really want christmas cookies
I had some yesterday, great stuff.

Also went to this chocolate store with the family earlier, which was AMAZING and I'm not even a big chocolate guy.

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 12:55 AM
all i want to do is eat also i really want christmas cookies

You should eat a McDonalds Holiday Pie. There is something magical about them.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 12:56 AM
i got some waffles

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 12:57 AM
so when's it going to start feeling like winter and can one of you tell me that the answer is never

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 12:58 AM
There was a flood watch here yesterday, even a warning for one of the smaller rivers in the county, and we got 1.40" of rain. At least 14" of potential snow all lost. :( To make matters worse, it was 33°F the entire time. Although even if it were below freezing, it just all would have been freezing rain which would have been a disaster. The closest real snowfall was over 100 miles north of here.

It also washed away the 9" of snow we had before.

I take it you were sorry for the lost snow xP.

Did you get any warm weather? This system has been really efficient at yanking up the deep tropical air.

And I do mean DEEP.

It's not just the temperatures, dew points have been running in the 60's since yesterday. 850 mbar temperatures were like +16-17C yesterday. That would be upper 80's in summer. The NWS said Reagan National had never had H85 temperatures that warm this late on record. I suspect had there been more sunshine to mix it down (the central and northern part of the state got mid morning showers) it would have been 80 + there too.

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 01:00 AM
You should eat a McDonalds Holiday Pie. There is something magical about them.
What IS that even? :lol:

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 01:25 AM
What IS that even? :lol:

WHAT

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/03/26/surprise-kitty.jpg

THE HOLIDAY PIE IS THE MOST WONDROUS OF FAST FOOD CREATIONS.

Basically it's a custard filling sort of like a Boston Creme Donut. But in a pie shell with FESTIVE red and green sprinkles.

http://www.grubgrade.com/reviews/review-holiday-pie-from-mcdonalds/

^ He's a bit too harsh, actually. It's very good.

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 01:32 AM
No, like I said, it was 33 during the entire storm basically. Although at one point there was an incredible temperature gradient going on, right at the Ohio border there were stations at 57 degrees while less than 20 miles to the north it was at the freezing mark.

5 days out the models were showing an area of high pressure suppressing the system to the south and helping pump arctic air into the storm, and several runs of the european model showed us getting in excess of 20" of snow. Obviously the warm air won out and this came nowhere close to materializing. :(


ARE YOU IN WINTER MODE THEN.

(You sound like you really wanted COLD) ;).

For some reason I didn't realize you all had already had that much snow. I guess I'm used to these mildish winters the eastern half of the country has been having.

There was a lot of talk back in October that winter would start cold in November and into December and turn mild through perhaps February. I thought that was a bit too specific since I never really heard it articulated WHY the change would occur other than it has in the past on certain analogue winters. But it's looking rather prescient.

November into early December was actually quite cold here. We've already had several "snows" though one was heavily mixed with ice and then changed to rain and the other occurred around midnight one day and melted by dawn.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 01:46 AM
FINE BITCHES DON'T ANSWER ME GO MAKE OUT WITH EACH OTHER IN THE EYE OF A HURRICANE OR SOMETHING

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 01:53 AM
FINE BITCHES DON'T ANSWER ME GO MAKE OUT WITH EACH OTHER IN THE EYE OF A HURRICANE OR SOMETHING

I WAS WAITING FOR TF TO OPINE.

Looks like January and maybe February will be mild. Much more confident about January.

Of course you're in New York so mild is relative!

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 02:09 AM
WHAT

http://www.geekologie.com/2010/03/26/surprise-kitty.jpg

THE HOLIDAY PIE IS THE MOST WONDROUS OF FAST FOOD CREATIONS.

Basically it's a custard filling sort of like a Boston Creme Donut. But in a pie shell with FESTIVE red and green sprinkles.

http://www.grubgrade.com/reviews/review-holiday-pie-from-mcdonalds/

^ He's a bit too harsh, actually. It's very good.
I've never in my life even heard of this. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 02:10 AM
FINE BITCHES DON'T ANSWER ME GO MAKE OUT WITH EACH OTHER IN THE EYE OF A HURRICANE OR SOMETHING
:wave: Wait, what did you even ask? I must have missed this.

Stormtracker TF
12-23-2013, 02:11 AM
ARE YOU IN WINTER MODE THEN.

(You sound like you really wanted COLD) ;).

For some reason I didn't realize you all had already had that much snow. I guess I'm used to these mildish winters the eastern half of the country has been having.

There was a lot of talk back in October that winter would start cold in November and into December and turn mild through perhaps February. I thought that was a bit too specific since I never really heard it articulated WHY the change would occur other than it has in the past on certain analogue winters. But it's looking rather prescient.

November into early December was actually quite cold here. We've already had several "snows" though one was heavily mixed with ice and then changed to rain and the other occurred around midnight one day and melted by dawn.

It's been a fairly normal, if not a tad colder than usual winter here so far. It was a really long fall that very slowly trickled into winter. A lot of times the seasons change VERY rapidly around here, that was not the case in the second half of 2013.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 02:39 AM
I WAS WAITING FOR TF TO OPINE.

Looks like January and maybe February will be mild. Much more confident about January.

Of course you're in New York so mild is relative!
Sounds good to me. I'll take anything over 30 degrees.

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 02:52 AM
Sounds good to me. I'll take anything over 30 degrees.

You would like Juneau, Alaska.

Very long growing season, mild winters (ironically probably milder than New York!) and lots of rain.

Also moose.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 02:52 AM
You would like Juneau, Alaska.

Very long growing season, mild winters (ironically probably milder than New York!) and lots of rain.

Also moose.
Sounds terrible. I don't like lots of rain. I like warm and sun.

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 02:59 AM
HOW HOT DO YOU LIKE IT?

I started to type how warm did you like it and then realized I could make it humor-y by changing warm to hot and typing in caps.

Did you finally move to new york city? I know you wanted to get out of your town. How are you these days?

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 03:03 AM
I dunno between 70 and 80 like a god damned civilized human being.

Yeah I'm in new york. Although currently I'm at home because holidays. I'd go more into depth but I'm really tired and need to go to bed so goodnight lol

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:22 PM
I forget exactly what she said but she legitimately sounded scared, I guess because she didn't think my voice matched my appearance. :lol:
LOL

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:27 PM
The first time I ever heard his voice, it wasn't what I was expecting either. It's kinda funny to me that he's this short dude with a deep voice and I'm like 6'4 and sound nothing like it. :lol:

Thanks for checking out the show, man!
I was more surprised by EFD's voice when yall called me from Chicago<i think I actually paused cause I was like "Uhhhhh.....this is EFD?" I expected he had this really deep voice for some reason

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:30 PM
LOL OH MAN, I remember that.

That's what spawned that Jack classic with James Avery on the Pumpkin.
LOL yeah

I was reading those posts a couple weeks ago cause I felt like it LOL

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:32 PM
So would I, but I have alot of experience basically DOING this years ago just for the purpose of pulling pranks. :lol:
But you knew where I lived cause I had it in my location :lol:

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:34 PM
Really? I know there's another one in Maine that Crystal actually randomly met at a grocery store. :lol:
LOL did she think it was you? That would be hilarious if she just started talking about Happy Days or whatever to him and he was like "WTF?"

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:36 PM
*Types Stormtracker TF into Google Images and bursts out laughing when this comes up.*

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdYy6bFdpDZ9f-BfNnCRRWnz7_eCbXTqYJTuShiWXXKXVhXzbP

Also, some random photo of Demi Lovato in the hospital. :lol:
:rotflmao:

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:37 PM
Other humorous Stormtracker TF results:

http://www.antoniogenna.net/doppiaggio/anim/ilclandicharliechan.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQqDg50A6KPBqVApT-zBfpjJrvJtrs4by0i8Elw5j7A6mnJ2FMLNA

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGezWRMteUUQ1vbECLkzEs_OubCG4J8StbKBUSCs8VaRy3nPLn
:rotflmao:

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:38 PM
Oh, I just LOVE having this come up on an image search of my name.
'
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=58564&stc=1&d=1082300278
LMAO :rotflmao:

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:39 PM
Here's some gems from a search of me. :lol:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/800/3fred_ethel-mertz.jpg

http://www.cineclub.de/images/2000/10/o_brother_2.jpg

http://www.pl.net/pics/health/michael_j_fox.jpg
LOL still my fav MJF pic

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:44 PM
http://www.classiccars.de/Oldyrent/cad36/mafia.jpg

LOL
:rotflmao:

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:44 PM
Elvis Fonzie Dean:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?postid=654958

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=67661&stc=1&d=1089872472

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=18699&d=1050275779
LOL

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 01:45 PM
I got the Spring Breakers DVD from my Secret Santa yesterday:D.
Awesome!

Cactus Jack
12-23-2013, 02:10 PM
Since looking up Cactus Jack brings up Mick Foley pics I had to look up Cactus Jack sitcoms online message boards

http://img27.photobucket.com/albums/v80/MacGyverGurl/johnnnnny.jpg
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/ShUtY/post-funny-pics-0472.jpg
http://s8.photobucket.com/user/LilBritt88/media/david%20archuleta/david2.jpg
http://www.octanecreative.com/Parodyville/worst_album_covers/cover_slideshow/images/2.jpghttp://frockclothing.com/images/blog/thanks_giving_big_bird_funny.jpg
http://s15.photobucket.com/user/DorkyW00tage/media/nash.gif.html
http://www.jimvarney.org/billport2.jpg
http://s15.photobucket.com/user/DorkyW00tage/media/taylorghetto.gif
http://s198.photobucket.com/user/CDoody/media/JackHotTub2_zpsef8e06b6.jpg.

robyrob
12-23-2013, 08:48 PM
I was more surprised by EFD's voice when yall called me from Chicago<i think I actually paused cause I was like "Uhhhhh.....this is EFD?" I expected he had this really deep voice for some reason

I always picture Morgan Freeman's voice when I envision TF speaking.

I will NOT be disappointed in this, should I ever hear his actual voice it had BETTER sound like Morgan Freeman.

robyrob
12-23-2013, 08:50 PM
I dunno between 70 and 80 like a god damned civilized human being.

Yeah I'm in new york. Although currently I'm at home because holidays. I'd go more into depth but I'm really tired and need to go to bed so goodnight lol
anything over 73 degrees is just too friggin hot - i'll take this weather any day.

robyrob
12-23-2013, 08:55 PM
when i do an image search with robyrob - a bunch of dj/house music nonsense comes up because some wannabe dj, MC Roby Rob is trying to ride on my coat tails.

when i do a search with my real name a bunch of boring stuff comes up, but there's a hockey player with the same name so at least there's that.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-23-2013, 11:36 PM
anything over 73 degrees is just too friggin hot - i'll take this weather any day.
But 72 is okay, I take it.

I am Roboto
12-23-2013, 11:37 PM
Statewide Extremes - December 23, 2013

Chesapeake, VA 78 F * 1990
Melfa, VA 75 F * 1990
Oceana NAS, VA 75 F * 2006
Franklin, VA 73 F
Suffolk, VA 70 F
Richmond, VA 67 F
Alex-DC-Reagan Nat'l 64 F

* New record high for the date

Yesterday - December 22, 2013

Virginia Beach, VA 81 F *** 2011

*** Adjusted upward. The preliminary high was 80 F. This is also
an all-time record for December.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 12:47 AM
I always picture Morgan Freeman's voice when I envision TF speaking.

I will NOT be disappointed in this, should I ever hear his actual voice it had BETTER sound like Morgan Freeman.
:lol: If my voice sounded like Morgan Freeman I would just sit around saying run of the mill things all majestic-like all day.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 01:57 AM
Story 8: Next moring

Interesting you say that TF because I was just happening to be eating this thick slice of bacon says Joe

hahaha I eat thick slices of meat myself everynight says Jackie

ME TOO SAYS Kellie haha and she smiles at Kaehnwern

Okay I hgave an idea. Let's play toilet tag! says Taylor because toilet tag is his fa vorite game. Suddenly his stomach rumbles and he mumvles something about old steak and lastnight at the bar

Honestly says Mandisa he won't stop that it's getting confusing

Okay so much for toilet tag says Ace the helpful place suddenly Jack falls down the stairs and is bleeding profusely but gets up and goes "Good morning everyone, isn't it a wonderful day?!" yes yes it is says everyone in unison

Suddenly Karetines starts to choke on her eggs.

Kellies panicks and hives her the "hemilicj" or so she says. Good okay she spits out the eggs, Kaethineaw does. Wow that was a close one.

Suddenly the chandelier falls off the cieling and lands on KAergines plate but she doesn't get scratched.

Hmm these eggs are tasty though so Kawerhine eats some of the eggs and there is glass in them. NOooo.

Too late. Dead.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:04 AM
Story 8: Next moring

Interesting you say that TF because I was just happening to be eating this thick slice of bacon says Joe

hahaha I eat thick slices of meat myself everynight says Jackie

ME TOO SAYS Kellie haha and she smiles at Kaehnwern

Okay I hgave an idea. Let's play toilet tag! says Taylor because toilet tag is his fa vorite game. Suddenly his stomach rumbles and he mumvles something about old steak and lastnight at the bar

Honestly says Mandisa he won't stop that it's getting confusing

Okay so much for toilet tag says Ace the helpful place suddenly Jack falls down the stairs and is bleeding profusely but gets up and goes "Good morning everyone, isn't it a wonderful day?!" yes yes it is says everyone in unison

Suddenly Karetines starts to choke on her eggs.

Kellies panicks and hives her the "hemilicj" or so she says. Good okay she spits out the eggs, Kaethineaw does. Wow that was a close one.

Suddenly the chandelier falls off the cieling and lands on KAergines plate but she doesn't get scratched.

Hmm these eggs are tasty though so Kawerhine eats some of the eggs and there is glass in them. NOooo.

Too late. Dead.
:rotflmao: Great times.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:07 AM
It was my way of coping with all of the American Idol nonsense.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:08 AM
It was my way of coping with all of the American Idol nonsense.
I was just thinking about that the other night. :lol:

EmoJoe
12-24-2013, 02:25 AM
ALRIGHT

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:26 AM
ALRIGHT
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE, *******.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:26 AM
ALRIGHT
:wave: And how are you this very early Christmas eve?

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:27 AM
AWWvvGLrgts

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:28 AM
AWWvvGLrgts
Great movie.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:30 AM
Great movie.
The only Christmas music I've been listening to is this.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:30 AM
The only Christmas music I've been listening to is this.
Really? Why? :lol:

.:BF:.
12-24-2013, 02:32 AM
Hey.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:34 AM
Really? Why? :lol:
Because I am 100% over most Christmas music but I am 0% over The Santa Clause soundtrack.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:34 AM
Hey.
The lost Zamora.

.:BF:.
12-24-2013, 02:37 AM
The lost Zamora.

I'm special :)

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:40 AM
Because I am 100% over most Christmas music but I am 0% over The Santa Clause soundtrack.
Christmas music never gets old if you listen to it when it's appropriate. :mad:

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:44 AM
Christmas music never gets old if you listen to it when it's appropriate. :mad:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab52/Ashlee5665/fredarmisenaspennymarshall_zpsc745790f.gif (http://s849.photobucket.com/user/Ashlee5665/media/fredarmisenaspennymarshall_zpsc745790f.gif.html)

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:45 AM
I'm special :)
YOU SURE ARE

.:BF:.
12-24-2013, 02:46 AM
Well, I just stopped in to say "hey." Goodnight guys.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 02:46 AM
Merry Christmas Eve guys :wave: .

Technically still not Christmas Eve here yet but I live in the past.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 02:48 AM
Christmas music never gets old if you listen to it when it's appropriate. :mad:

For a while, that Christmas CD I mentioned was the only CD my grandmother had since the rest were in storage so I've been hearing that all throughout the year when we were at the old house :lol: . Can never tire of hearing Vivian Vance though.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:50 AM
Well, I just stopped in to say "hey." Goodnight guys.
goodnighttt

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:50 AM
For a while, that Christmas CD I mentioned was the only CD my grandmother had since the rest were in storage so I've been hearing that all throughout the year when we were at the old house :lol: . Can never tire of hearing Vivian Vance though.
I had no idea Ethel Mertz sung Christmas songs.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:52 AM
Merry Christmas Eve guys :wave: .

Technically still not Christmas Eve here yet but I live in the past.
Great to see ya on, Joe. Merry early Christmas eve. :wave: :lol:

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 02:53 AM
I had no idea Ethel Mertz sung Christmas songs.

It's a joke :lol: . On our latest podcast, I accidentally said Vivian Vance instead of Vince Vance and the Valiants (All I Want For Christmas) :lol: . I will probably never live that down but if she did make Christmas music, i would have been golden.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:53 AM
For a while, that Christmas CD I mentioned was the only CD my grandmother had since the rest were in storage so I've been hearing that all throughout the year when we were at the old house :lol: . Can never tire of hearing Vivian Vance though.
LOL Her listening to that all year, reminds me of that time I demanded my parents leave the tree up and one of my Dad's friends came over in like July INCREDIBLY confused as to why we had it sitting there still. Eventually we all got fed up with it and took it down. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:53 AM
I had no idea Ethel Mertz sung Christmas songs.
Where have YOU been?

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:54 AM
It's a joke :lol: . On our latest podcast, I accidentally said Vivian Vance instead of Vince Vance and the Valiants (All I Want For Christmas) :lol: . I will probably never live that down but if she did make Christmas music, i would have been golden.
It WOULD have.

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 02:54 AM
Christmas music never gets old if you listen to it when it's appropriate. :mad:

Nonsense! Wash-FM started blasting Christmas right before THanksgiving and slowly but surely pretty much every other station changed over.

I felt trapped in a festive box.

Sort of like the movie Cube but with a Festivus theme.

Not that I hate Christmas music. It's just...

Too much.

Too too much.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:55 AM
Where have YOU been?
space

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 02:55 AM
Nonsense! Wash-FM started blasting Christmas right before THanksgiving and slowly but surely pretty much every other station changed over.

I felt trapped in a festive box.

Sort of like the movie Cube but with a Festivus theme.

Not that I hate Christmas music. It's just...

Too much.

Too too much.
Same old stuff year after year for two months straight.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 02:57 AM
LOL Her listening to that all year, reminds me of that time I demanded my parents leave the tree up and one of my Dad's friends came over in like July INCREDIBLY confused as to why we had it sitting there still. Eventually we all got fed up with it and took it down. :lol:

:lol: That sounds kind of awesome to have a tree still up in July. Even though I'm sure it got frustrating for many reasons, it's something different to actually confuse people with. Given how all out you go with it, I could only imagine your Christmas lights up outside for at least half a year :lol: :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:58 AM
It's a joke :lol: . On our latest podcast, I accidentally said Vivian Vance instead of Vince Vance and the Valiants (All I Want For Christmas) :lol: . I will probably never live that down but if she did make Christmas music, i would have been golden.
Good ol' Vivian Vance and the Valiants.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:58 AM
Nonsense! Wash-FM started blasting Christmas right before THanksgiving and slowly but surely pretty much every other station changed over.

I felt trapped in a festive box.

Sort of like the movie Cube but with a Festivus theme.

Not that I hate Christmas music. It's just...

Too much.

Too too much.
A station or two here starts playing it right after Halloween, I just ignore it until Thanksgiving is over.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 02:59 AM
Same old stuff year after year for two months straight.
Christmas in general is kinda like the same thing over and over every year though. :lol:

That's why I like it, I know it's something I can always COUNT on.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:01 AM
:lol: That sounds kind of awesome to have a tree still up in July. Even though I'm sure it got frustrating for many reasons, it's something different to actually confuse people with. Given how all out you go with it, I could only imagine your Christmas lights up outside for at least half a year :lol: :lol:
Back then I was too young to do the decorating, so THAT didn't happen, it was literally just the tree.

There have been times when the winter was so cold and snowy I never got the chance to take them down until like March outside though, but they never actually were turned on after like mid-January.

I've seen several people who leave them up almost all year though, or in some depressing cases, left up forever because the people who lived in the houses were evicted before Christmas actually came.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 03:01 AM
Christmas in general is kinda like the same thing over and over every year though. :lol:

That's why I like it, I know it's something I can always COUNT on.
I know but I get so tired of that! Blargh.

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
12-24-2013, 03:01 AM
Okay I am le tired. Goodnight :wave:

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:02 AM
UPLIFTING CHRISTMAS CHEER:

Look to your left, look to your right: the number of Christmas cards you see is the number of people who care about you.

http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116032/anthropologists-holiday-cards-show-size-your-social-network

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:04 AM
I know but I get so tired of that! Blargh.
I'm a creature of habit, I very much enjoy things that never change.

Although a change of scenery IS nice every now and then. For instance, I really am beginning to HATE living in this old house as I enter the 20th year I've been here.

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:04 AM
Back then I was too young to do the decorating, so THAT didn't happen, it was literally just the tree.

There have been times when the winter was so cold and snowy I never got the chance to take them down until like March outside though, but they never actually were turned on after like mid-January.

I've seen several people who leave them up almost all year though, or in some depressing cases, left up forever because the people who lived in the houses were evicted before Christmas actually came.

That's kind of sad. And yet Dickensian in a way.

I rarely see that much up after New Years. There's always a few stragglers but most of the good stuff is down.

One exception: there was a dude off a highway last year who left his tree (inside - but in the window) up through April. And lit it every night. But took the outside stuff down.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:05 AM
UPLIFTING CHRISTMAS CHEER:

Look to your left, look to your right: the number of Christmas cards you see is the number of people who care about you.

http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116032/anthropologists-holiday-cards-show-size-your-social-network
Not sure this is accurate considering I never send Christmas cards, although I did send some of them this year. :lol:

I do have several Christmas cards, however, so I guess that means I'm ok. :D

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:06 AM
I'm a creature of habit, I very much enjoy things that never change.

Although a change of scenery IS nice every now and then. For instance, I really am beginning to HATE living in this old house as I enter the 20th year I've been here.

DO I NEED TO SING YOU UP FOR THE VIRGINIA REALTORS ASSOCIATION

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:08 AM
space

Are you Sandra Bullock? I knew it

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:09 AM
DO I NEED TO SING YOU UP FOR THE VIRGINIA REALTORS ASSOCIATION
Somehow I get the idea Virginia property is probably a bit out of our price range. :lol:

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 03:09 AM
Back then I was too young to do the decorating, so THAT didn't happen, it was literally just the tree.

There have been times when the winter was so cold and snowy I never got the chance to take them down until like March outside though, but they never actually were turned on after like mid-January.

I've seen several people who leave them up almost all year though, or in some depressing cases, left up forever because the people who lived in the houses were evicted before Christmas actually came.

:( That last part is pretty depressing. We never have the our stuff up even just a few days after Christmas. This year after Thanksgiving, we took them down a few days after my mom came over and went right to work on Christmas :lol: . Now starts a brief break until Valentines Day when those decorations go up.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:13 AM
:( That last part is pretty depressing. We never have the our stuff up even just a few days after Christmas. This year after Thanksgiving, we took them down a few days after my mom came over and went right to work on Christmas :lol: . Now starts a brief break until Valentines Day when those decorations go up.
Chad told me that year before last I think it was, his Grandmother TOOK DOWN THEIR TREE on Christmas after they opened presents. :lol:

I usually keep mine up until after New Years at least, maybe a week after that. Then it just kinda starts taking up too much space.

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:13 AM
Somehow I get the idea Virginia property is probably a bit out of our price range. :lol:

What is the real estate market out like there? I genuinely am clueless. Also what are the property tax rates like?

Yes these things interest me, for I am a robot.

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:14 AM
Chad told me that year before last I think it was, his Grandmother TOOK DOWN THEIR TREE on Christmas after they opened presents. :lol:


Where is he? I am surprised he has not popped in here.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 03:15 AM
Chad told me that year before last I think it was, his Grandmother TOOK DOWN THEIR TREE on Christmas after they opened presents. :lol:

I usually keep mine up until after New Years at least, maybe a week after that. Then it just kinda starts taking up too much space.

We almost have to take the tree itself down after before it starts to make a huge mess. I can't imagine taking the tree down on Chritmas day though, that just sounds depressing :lol: .

Do you know what movies you're going to watch later on tonight for the annual family Christmas movie-thon or is that usually just decided spur of the moment?

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:16 AM
What is the real estate market out like there? I genuinely am clueless. Also what are the property tax rates like?

Yes these things interest me, for I am a robot.
Absolutely horrible, unless you're actually trying to buy a place. Granted we live in a very crappy area, but in 2005 our house was still worth a little over $70,000. Today it literally would go for about $5,000 if it could even be sold at all.

I don't pay the taxes so I actually am not sure of that.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 03:17 AM
Where is he? I am surprised he has not popped in here.

He went to bed early, he's getting up for Christmas Eve festivities. He might pop in later but I'm not sure. He's pretty much the exact opposite with me because Christmas Eve for me is usually the calm before the storm on Christmas day :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:17 AM
Where is he? I am surprised he has not popped in here.
Asleep apparently, I'm guessing he's trying to get onto a schedule that will permit him to actually wake up at reasonable hour tomorrow. :lol: I guess he does most of his Christmas stuff tomorrow, like opening gifts and whatnot.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:19 AM
We almost have to take the tree itself down after before it starts to make a huge mess. I can't imagine taking the tree down on Chritmas day though, that just sounds depressing :lol: .

Do you know what movies you're going to watch later on tonight for the annual family Christmas movie-thon or is that usually just decided spur of the moment?
Usually is a spur of the moment type thing. Only two I know for sure is The Grinch and Monsters University, which I am aware isn't a Christmas movie, but my Mom wanted to see it so we got it as a gift for her. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:20 AM
He went to bed early, he's getting up for Christmas Eve festivities. He might pop in later but I'm not sure. He's pretty much the exact opposite with me because Christmas Eve for me is usually the calm before the storm on Christmas day :lol:
Christmas Eve and Day are usually crazy for me. Christmas Eve a bunch of family gets together and we have some TAMALES and stuff, and give gifts to everyone. Then Christmas morning we open them, and I go to one of my aunts' places afterwards before returning home to eat dinner and relax.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 03:20 AM
Usually is a spur of the moment type thing. Only two I know for sure is The Grinch and Monsters University, which I am aware isn't a Christmas movie, but my Mom wanted to see it so we got it as a gift for her. :lol:

:lol: Throw in some of our Christmas specials we chose this year and let the fun be had of seeing your families reaction to them. Though, maybe the more dark ones like that Mickey Mouse one would be more fitting.

DA HOME GUY
12-24-2013, 03:22 AM
Christmas Eve and Day are usually crazy for me. Christmas Eve a bunch of family gets together and we have some TAMALES and stuff, and give gifts to everyone. Then Christmas morning we open them, and I go to one of my aunts' places afterwards before returning home to eat dinner and relax.


Eve for us tomorrow is eating tamales beforehand and basically realxing. Wednesday is chaos with everyone coming over more tamales/roast :lol:

Wal Mart was actually a mad house today doing last minute shopping to the point where a lot of the stuff we were looking for was gone. Latest we've ever Christmas shopped and my grandparents are still crazy enough to go out tomorrow to finish it.

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:23 AM
:lol: Throw in some of our Christmas specials we chose this year and let the fun be had of seeing your families reaction to them. Though, maybe the more dark ones like that Mickey Mouse one would be more fitting.
We actually DID watch that Mickey Mouse one before, if I remember correctly I have it on VHS somewhere LOL

Olive The Other Reindeer we watched a bunch of years, but now that Phil of the Future episode, Beavis and Butthead, and Mr. Ed, I can safely say we have not. :lol:

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:24 AM
Eve for us tomorrow is eating tamales beforehand and basically realxing. Wednesday is chaos with everyone coming over more tamales/roast :lol:

Wal Mart was actually a mad house today doing last minute shopping to the point where a lot of the stuff we were looking for was gone. Latest we've ever Christmas shopped and my grandparents are still crazy enough to go out tomorrow to finish it.
Wow, talk about LAST MINUTE. :lol:

I kinda told you already about the madness yesterday at the stores, but it was pretty crazy here already. Can't imagine doing that on Christmas eve actually. I thankfully wrapped up the last packages I hadn't gotten done yet earlier today, so I'm all good on that front.

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:25 AM
Absolutely horrible, unless you're actually trying to buy a place. Granted we live in a very crappy area, but in 2005 our house was still worth a little over $70,000. Today it literally would go for about $5,000 if it could even be sold at all.

I don't pay the taxes so I actually am not sure of that.

Well I think in most places it's still a buyer's market. Housing has recovered over all - particularly in some places where it really collapsed (California, Nevada, Florida - of course when you're starting from so far down it's not really all that impressive), but still that's kind of astonishing.

I mean I saw your house. It didn't really look bad. You'd think the land alone would be worth more than that. Hmpf.

The way I read about city services in Detroit (although I guess you're in Wayne more properly) it sounds like they should be paying you instead of taking money for taxes.

That said, I have read a lot of rather good things (at least better) recently. Do you get that sense?

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:25 AM
I kinda find it hard to believe that many people even actually shop the day before Christmas, but even BF who works in retail is going to be working until 6PM which I would find very angering but will probably have to do myself a lot of times working in the IT field. :( :mad:

Stormtracker TF
12-24-2013, 03:28 AM
Well I think in most places it's still a buyer's market. Housing has recovered over all - particularly in some places where it really collapsed (California, Nevada, Florida - of course when you're starting from so far down it's not really all that impressive), but still that's kind of astonishing.

I mean I saw your house. It didn't really look bad. You'd think the land alone would be worth more than that. Hmpf.

The way I read about city services in Detroit (although I guess you're in Wayne more properly) it sounds like they should be paying you instead of taking money for taxes.

That said, I have read a lot of rather good things (at least better) recently. Do you get that sense?
You can LITERALLY buy property in Detroit for $1. I've seen it a bunch of times, and it even has made national news as kind of a very sad and unfortunate joke. :lol:

As far as the city in general, there have been some improvements especially in the city center which has been pretty dramatic in the last 10 years or so, but the further away you get from downtown the less visible any changes are. In those areas, it kinda is like the snowball effect that has been going on for decades is just slowing down, not necessarily stopping or going uphill.

I am Roboto
12-24-2013, 03:29 AM
He went to bed early, he's getting up for Christmas Eve festivities. He might pop in later but I'm not sure. He's pretty much the exact opposite with me because Christmas Eve for me is usually the calm before the storm on Christmas day :lol:

I guess I should say hello and introduce myself since I don't recall your name.

Of course it's possible you changed it and I knew you under a previous name.

Or I just forgot.

In which case, I suppose I am guilty of..

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