THE MOFO CHILL CLUB

[christine]

Officially moving out of my parents' place in like a couple of hours. I am very excited to say the least. :yup:

See I told you it'd be all good :)

[Derek Vinyard]

1, 900 posts in 6 months :cool:

[jiraffejustin]

Damn, dude, save some for the rest of us. :p

[Swan]

Yeah man, I'm hungry and want one of those posts.

[Camo]

Whore :p

[MovieGal]

Peek-a-boo.... I see you.... :p

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/068/d/9/peekaboo____animated___by_hetorakelt-d5xjrr8.gif

[Swan]

I see you!

[MovieGal]

Guess what I got today......

http://www.felixl.nl/plaatjes/dieren/69.gifhttp://gifclub.com/Media/frog_happy_dancing_animated.gif

[Swan]

Danced around like a frog?

[MovieGal]

Season 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://img2.tvtome.com/i/u/5a3c619c858e4b3bcbbc725746ddcae4.png

[Swan]

I love season 2! It's my favorite season!

You're talking about spring, right?

[MovieGal]

I love season 2! It's my favorite season!

You're talking about Spring, right?


lol I edited my post.....now look

[Swan]

That doesn't look like spring to me...

[MovieGal]

look like a human iris made up of human bodies?

[Swan]

What does that have to do with spring?

[MovieGal]

I never said it was spring.. :p

[seanc]

Watching Para-Norman. People like this movie, right?

[Swan]

I do. It's not great, but I had fun.

[seanc]

I am going to try and do at least one animated movie a week till the countdown.

[seanc]

I am enjoying my 60's watching quite a bit more.

[gbgoodies]

Watching Para-Norman. People like this movie, right?


I thought ParaNorman was good, but not great. It's worth watching, but it may not be list-worthy. (At least not for me.)

Unfortunately it was released right around the same time as two other similar movies, and it might have gotten lost in the shuffle for some people because of it. (One of the other similar movies was Frankenweenie, but offhand, I can't remember what the other one was.)

[MovieGal]

Watching Para-Norman. People like this movie, right?

never watched it.. my daughter has... I think she enjoyed it.... she's 21

[jiraffejustin]

I want to do another top list, but I don't really know which direction to go with. Some help would be nice. Do any this spark your interest?

Novels/Novellas of the 1800s
Horror Films
TV BritComs
Comedies of the new millenium
Films of the Year (Like the Sane thread)
NES Games
Rap albums since 2010
Best albums of the 50s
Animated tv series
Best Albums since I was born (Oct. 31, 1991)
Films of the half-decade
Songs of particular bands/artists (I have several in mind here, don't know which I would want to do first. I've been thinking Beach Boys though. Or maybe Joanna Newsom since she has been a polarizing figure in the folk tournament.)

I wanted try something off the beaten path here. Any ideas/suggestions?

[MovieGal]

I thought ParaNorman was good, but not great. It's worth watching, but it may not be list-worthy. (At least not for me.)

Unfortunately it was released right around the same time as two other similar movies, and it might have gotten lost in the shuffle for some people because of it. (One of the other similar movies was Frankenweenie, but offhand, I can't remember what the other one was.)

Frankenweenie was an older short story film by Tim Burton.... its a classic to all the Burton fans.. the just made the story longer for the movie.. I enjoy old Burton work... not so much his newer stuff.... becoming to mainstream....

[seanc]

Yeah, I don't know what the demo for this was. One of those too adult for children and too childish for adults movies to me so far.

[Swan]

Rap albums since 2010

Lots of good ideas, but I think I would like to see this one the most, so I can discover some new rappers.

[MovieGal]

I want to do another top list, but I don't really know which direction to go with. Some help would be nice. Do any this spark your interest?

Novels/Novellas of the 1800s
Horror Films
TV BritComs
Comedies of the new millenium
Films of the Year (Like the Sane thread)
NES Games
Rap albums since 2010
Best albums of the 50s
Animated tv series
Best Albums since I was born (Oct. 31, 1991)
Films of the half-decade
Songs of particular bands/artists (I have several in mind here, don't know which I would want to do first. I've been thinking Beach Boys though. Or maybe Joanna Newsom since she has been a polarizing figure in the folk tournament.)

I wanted try something off the beaten path here. Any ideas/suggestions?

you are a .....

http://www.hobanandsons.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pumpkin4.jpg

[seanc]

I like comedies of the new millennium, JJ.

[Swan]

you are a .....

http://www.hobanandsons.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pumpkin4.jpg

No, you're just old. :D

[seanc]

Frankenweenie is on my watch list, I will get to it.

[MovieGal]

No, you're just old. :D

JJ was born on Halloween.. he's a pumpkin baby... :p

[Swan]

HOLY CRAP YOUR BIRTHDAY IS HALLOWEEN JJ

[jiraffejustin]

WTF IT IS. WHY DIDN'T SOMEBODY TELL ME THIS BEFORE

:D

[MovieGal]

Wow a bit rude to me.. hmmmmm

[jiraffejustin]

Nardwuar vs. Joanna Newsom to my bb Swan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtrWJe4xgFI

[Swan]

Wow a bit rude to me.. hmmmmm

Sorry. I was just joking. You are as young and beautiful as ever.

[Swan]

Nardwuar vs. Joanna Newsom to my bb Swan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtrWJe4xgFI

She's the best.

[jiraffejustin]

I could probably work on comedies of the new millenium and rap since '10 at the same time and have them finished up and ready to present in a fairly short time since I have experienced them as they've happened.

runon sentences, FTW!

[MovieGal]

Sorry. I was just joking. You are as young and beautiful as ever.

lol not either... not young or beautiful... Old and average...

[seanc]

I have been trying to think of some sort of list to do that is a little different as well. Don't want to do another 100, only been a year.

[MovieGal]

Im going to try to do my film list.. not sure how many will be on it.. however, I will have to have most of it written before I attempt to post... there are so many films for me to go thru.. they are the type of films I can watch over and over.. without any problems.... and damn the list is long so far.. I will be out and about and remember a film to add... then forget before I get home.... DAMN OLD AGE!!!

[Derek Vinyard]

HOLY CRAP YOUR BIRTHDAY IS HALLOWEEN JJ

OMG JJ is MICHAEL MYERS !

http://images.lpcdn.ca/641x427/201211/20/613310-personnage-michael-myers-scene-film.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SIAR5zqVx3Y/URA90KoXQ-I/AAAAAAAAJTk/WQ0jlyWk2fw/s1600/joey.gif

[MovieGal]

OMG JJ is MICHAEL MYERS !

http://images.lpcdn.ca/641x427/201211/20/613310-personnage-michael-myers-scene-film.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SIAR5zqVx3Y/URA90KoXQ-I/AAAAAAAAJTk/WQ0jlyWk2fw/s1600/joey.gif

Wouldnt that be JJ is really MM?

[jiraffejustin]

I'm not a murderer, I just have a cool birthday! Sheesh.

[Swan]

Everyone agree with him or he'll murder you!

[TheUsualSuspect]

Para-Norman was innocent fun. I liked it and thought it was a nice Burton-less stop motion film.

[Derek Vinyard]

I'm not a murderer, I just have a cool birthday! Sheesh.

I was kidding :p it's very cool to have a Birthday on 31th October and Halloween is one of my favorite horror movie so :p

[MovieGal]

I'm not a murderer, I just have a cool birthday! Sheesh.

JJ you were born on Samhain... pronounced "Sow-wen"... I think its cool...

[jiraffejustin]

I was just kidding guys, I really am a murderer.

[seanc]

Para-Norman was innocent fun. I liked it and thought it was a nice Burton-less stop motion film.

Just going to file this one under "not for me". I can see why people like it. I could have if I would have liked the humor but I just didn't. Oh well.

[MovieGal]

I was just kidding guys, I really am a murderer.

I have a murder story that involves Santa Claus...

[jiraffejustin]

I have a murder story that involves Santa Claus...

Halloween meets Christmas?

[MovieGal]

Here is an excerpt

Next thing I knew, I heard a terrible noise from the fireplace. When I looked up, I seen a man in a red suit over 6 feet tall with white hair and a beard. His cheeks were red but there was a burning evil in his eyes. Quickly my eyes moved from that face to the ax he was holding in his hand. My eyes were wide and filled with horror as I heard him say "Merry ****ing Christmas" as the ax blade swung down and entered my skull.

[seanc]

That's even worse than coal in your stocking.

[MovieGal]

That's even worse than coal in your stocking.

Hey for being new to writing short stories.. I thought it was pretty good... its not my favorite out of all my short stories... and most of them are gore anyway... my favorite is called "Destroying Beauty".. its my 2nd attempt ever writing short stories and its post on my blog if you ever want to read... just let me know and I will post the link...

[seanc]

Very good moviegal. Keep on writing. I wish I could.

[MovieGal]

I am originally a "poet" who is attempting her hand at writing short stories... most are gore.. only 2 are not.... I think

(oh yeah, there is a tiny posting there of something erotic I once posted in a chat room when talking about writing.. I enjoy erotica and Im sure I could write it)

[MovieGal]

Good night everyone!

http://telpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/cute-baby-white-kittens-sleepingsleeping-cute-cat-coverage---kittens-cats-funny-sweet-pud9zpxf.jpg

[Swan]

Goodnight, cat.

[jiraffejustin]

I am looking up comedies on IMDb, and they have a whole lot of movies I wouldn't really consider comedies listed as such. I'll need to refine my definition of a comedy. Would you guys consider O Brother, Where Art Thou? a comedy?

[Swan]

IMDb is stupid with categorization. They list Team America as animation.

[The Gunslinger45]

Wassup! First night as a night owl. Gonna watch movies ALL NIGHT SON!

[jiraffejustin]

http://www.imdb.com/list/ls075435722/

According to IMDb, all these movies are comedies. If any of these aren't really comedies, let me know and I will kick them off my watchlist. Starting with 2000, I'll do one of these for each of the years of the new millenium. Also, if I am missing a comedy that is good from the year, let me know and I will add it to my watchlist.

[Swan]

Wassup! First night as a night owl. Gonna watch movies ALL NIGHT SON!

Lucky. With school I've barely been able to watch any movies. :(

[The Gunslinger45]

Lucky. With school I've barely been able to watch any movies. :(

Been having a hard time watching movies these past few weeks due to trying to find work and training. I know the feeling.

[seanc]

Snatch, Wonder Boys, About Schmidt, Adaptation. I am sure there will be more, Ill keep going through the list. These movies have comedic elements but I wouldn't consider them straight comedy. O'Brother is though, I think.

[christine]

I want to do another top list, but I don't really know which direction to go with. Some help would be nice. Do any this spark your interest?

Novels/Novellas of the 1800s
Horror Films
TV BritComs
Comedies of the new millenium
Films of the Year (Like the Sane thread)
NES Games
Rap albums since 2010
Best albums of the 50s
Animated tv series
Best Albums since I was born (Oct. 31, 1991)
Films of the half-decade
Songs of particular bands/artists (I have several in mind here, don't know which I would want to do first. I've been thinking Beach Boys though. Or maybe Joanna Newsom since she has been a polarizing figure in the folk tournament.)

I wanted try something off the beaten path here. Any ideas/suggestions?

TVBritComs would be easy for us Brits. Novels of the 1800s would be nice but if you made recommendations it'd take ages for people to read all the books. Songs of particular bands/artists would be interesting. I'd be up for listening even if it was Ms Newsom :D

[honeykid]

I am enjoying my 60's watching quite a bit more.
That's understandable. Even I'd prefer to watch 60's films than animation.
I want to do another top list, but I don't really know which direction to go with. Some help would be nice. Do any this spark your interest?

Horror Films
TV BritComs

I'd be interested in either of these. I can help out if you need/want suggestions, too.
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls075435722/

According to IMDb, all these movies are comedies. If any of these aren't really comedies, let me know and I will kick them off my watchlist. Starting with 2000, I'll do one of these for each of the years of the new millenium. Also, if I am missing a comedy that is good from the year, let me know and I will add it to my watchlist.
You don't reallyl want me to get involved in what does and doesn't qualify, do you? :D

[jiraffejustin]

Any help would be appreciated, honeykid. If enough people disagree with you, I could always through a couple hours away to see for myself if it's really a comedy or not. :p

There is a great thread regarding British television that I would use for recommendations for the time being.

I'll put effort into about four different lists, but my priorities are as such: Rap albums since 2010, Comedies of the new millenium, TV BritComs, and then Novels/Novellas of the 1800s. The first two should be good to go in a relatively short time period. At least the rap albums list. The BritComs will come eventually. The novels list could be further off in the distance, I am not well-read enough for that yet.

[christine]

Any help would be appreciated, honeykid. If enough people disagree with you, I could always through a couple hours away to see for myself if it's really a comedy or not. :p

There is a great thread regarding British television that I would use for recommendations for the time being.

I think we covered loads of comedy in that thread. Good thread that one. I'd give you a hand too. Me and Hun don't always have the same sense of humour ;)

[honeykid]

This is true. But then, me and a lot of people don't have the same sense of humour. :D I think I'd put up what has a following, plus everything I actually like. ;)

[christine]

As long as Morecambe and Wise are in there I'll be happy

[honeykid]

M&W would definitely be there. I think I've already turned JJ on to them.

[Skepsis93]

I don't love many British comedies, but I blasted through all of The Thick of It last week. Brilliant, exactly my kind of humour.

[honeykid]

I don't like The Thick of It. I prefer Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.

[MovieGal]

Hi Everyone

[gbgoodies]

The only British comedy I've ever seen is "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" starring Michael Crawford.

[MovieGal]

To me.. the best British Comedy is stuff like Benny Hill and.............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpgVokQEchA

[Swan]

Boobs.

[Theo]

Boobs.

:cage:

[Swan]

For a second I thought his mouth was hollowed out and the white was the background.

[Theo]

My lab partner keeps sending me reminders and texting me instructions on how to send our teacher an email, he must think I'm really stupid. He also told me to use new times roman and said that it was an order not a suggestion.

[Swan]

Is this him?

http://thecollegetownlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nerd.jpg

[Theo]

Holy sh*t! You know him?!?!!?

[Swan]

I stole his lunch money once. Then bought him some lunch.

[Theo]

How nice.

[Swan]

Someone tried to break into my cabin today.

[MovieGal]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused009.gif

[Theo]

Dude, that's scary.

[Swan]

Dude, that's scary.

Yeah. Hopefully keeping everything locked will keep them from getting in. Just have to make it through the next two weeks without getting all our computers stolen!

[Theo]

Yeah. Hopefully keeping everything locked will keep them from getting in. Just have to make it through the next two weeks without getting all our computers stolen!

Yeah, that'd be a real bummer, dude. If your computer did get stolen, d'you think it would have made you cry? :D

[honeykid]

The only British comedy I've ever seen is "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" starring Michael Crawford.

I'm not a fan of slapstick and most know, but for some reason, I can still laugh at Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Sometimes it annoys, but if I'm in the mood it can really work for me.

Best British comedy? I couldn't decide. God knows how I'm going to order them for my list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPk43lZPkTI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1sAlOhH0RM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEWd2BC5MkE
Can't see clips of The Good Life, so I'll just post an episode.

[Theo]

The only British comedies I've ever watched are Peep Show and The Inbetweeners.

[rauldc14]

Alright I lasted nearly 2 days without being here but I'm back.

[The Gunslinger45]

Yeah. Hopefully keeping everything locked will keep them from getting in. Just have to make it through the next two weeks without getting all our computers stolen!

Do you have any means of protection? I know you live in Kommiefornia, but anything like a baseball bat or bear mace?

[Swan]

Do you have any means of protection? I know you live in Kommiefornia, but anything like a baseball bat or bear mace?

No, that might be a good idea... I don't really think we have much to worry about, I get the feeling they waited until we were gone. But I'll start thinking what I can kick ass with. :D

[Swan]

Yeah, that'd be a real bummer, dude. If your computer did get stolen, d'you think it would have made you cry? :D

:nope: :D

[The Gunslinger45]

No, that might be a good idea... I don't really think we have much to worry about, I get the feeling they waited until we were gone. But I'll start thinking what I can kick ass with. :D

Atta boy. And remember, if you are in a defensive situation, avoid the head and neck unless they try to use deadly force on you first! Got to cover your butt.

[Swan]

Thanks for the tips Gunslinga. :D

[jiraffejustin]

Gunslinger is such a badass. Do we have a badass category in the Mofies?

[Swan]

NEW ALBUM BY ALT-J COMING OUT IN LESS THAN A WEEK OH MY GOD WE SHALL CELEBRATE.

[jiraffejustin]

I am saving my celebrations for Run the Jewels. New album. Concert. Vinyl. Contact high.

[Swan]

This is important JJ! I command you to celebrate!

[rauldc14]

Is douchebag a curse?

[Swan]

Not on here, apparently.

[rauldc14]

I'm watching Signs again, great flick.

[seanc]

I'm watching Signs again, great flick.

Haven't seen that since the theater. Liked it, not sure why I never returned. Only saw Sixth Sense once in the theater as well.

[rauldc14]

I remember seeing Signs in the theater too. Freaky as hell.

[Nostromo87]

Gunslinger is such a badass. Do we have a badass category in the Mofies?

BadAss MoFo Award, got Slinger written all over it

and is also making me remember Deadite, custom user title: BadAsh MoFo :cool:

http://oi59.tinypic.com/im4igh.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

Gunslinger is such a badass. Do we have a badass category in the Mofies?


Okay now you guys are giving me too much praise I think. :D

But while on the subject, one of my favorite tools for self defense as an armed security guard is the 3-D cell LED Maglite.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71zEY1pwhXL._SL1500_.jpg

Provides a very valuable tool as a flashlight and since it is an LED the battery life will be insanely long (like 79 hours). But it is also a long aluminum rod that you could use as a bludgeon if need be. Hold it in reverse in your left hand so you can use it as a flashlight, but also that if need be can be used to smack somebody. Use it in the left hand on a collar bone and you take out a person's right side. And since 9/10 people are right handed, you have just disabled or weakened their dominant hand. Giving you the edge.

http://www.urbancombatives.com/4th_files/image036.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

BadAss MoFo Award, got Slinger written all over it

and is also making me remember Deadite, custom user title: BadAsh MoFo :cool:

http://oi59.tinypic.com/im4igh.jpg

Groovy

[jiraffejustin]

I feel like I just got a second-hand asskicking from that Slinger tutorial.

[seanc]

One of my favorite tools as a non-armed, non-security guard.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQDiTsnA_XsQ3wHORjFq76SHuNahEj-tSDjVMXIbXFtS3RX7lpd

[The Gunslinger45]

And I can't stress this enough, know you local laws of use of force. Learn when deadly force is acceptable. But most states it should be fine to use some kind of force if threatened. If deadly force is not being threatened against you, avoid the head and neck as that is considered deadly force. But of they pull a knife, that is a deadly weapon and you can respond by smacking a guy in the head. Of course I am going off Florida law here, be sure to research your local laws. And if need be ask someone who is in the know like a cop.

[The Gunslinger45]

One of my favorite tools as a non-armed, non-security guard.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQDiTsnA_XsQ3wHORjFq76SHuNahEj-tSDjVMXIbXFtS3RX7lpd

:rotfl:

[jiraffejustin]

Does that include home invasion scenarios?

[rauldc14]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/1873384/signs-alien-o.gif

[seanc]

Does that include home invasion scenarios?

Yes!!!;)

[Swan]

It turns out it may have just been our caretaker.

[seanc]

It turns out it may have just been our caretaker.

:up::up:

[The Gunslinger45]

Does that include home invasion scenarios?

Well you live in Oklahoma, and like Florida you have the Castle Doctrine. In that doctrine is the idea that your home is your castle, and you do not have the requirement to retreat should a home invasion occur. So for home defense if a person breaks in, you can just shoot them to defend yourself. So the best tool there is a firearm if you have one. A pistol with hollow points is the best, but a suitable 12 or 20 gauge shotgun with #4 buckshot (NOT 00 buckshot) is also a great choice for a fixed defense position. Maybe a rifle if you live in a rural area with lots of wide open spaces, but shotgun for urban environments.

But that being said, you want to be smart in defending your home. I HIGHLY advise having a LED on your pistol and your shotgun. If someone breaks into your home you want to make damn sure that person is a legit threat. When you shine that LED in their eyes you will temporarily blind them for a few seconds. You use that time to check their hands and access their demeanor. The guy could be a guy who drank too much and is stumbling home, but mistakes your home for his. If the hands are empty, let him know he is not welcome and that you are armed. Remember, the name of the game is keeping your home safe, not racking up a body count. You want to be damn sure you are not shooting someone you don't have to. In addition, you want to be damn sure of what you are shooting at. The LED will illuminate the subject so you know can properly determine the situation.

But, if he has anything that can be used as a weapon like a crowbar, machete or another firearm, and he is not invited into your home; just shoot him. He is not there to sell you girl scout cookies, he has bad intentions, so neutralize the threat. And ONCE HE STOPS MOVING, YOU STOP SHOOTING!

And, of course, calling 911 should be done at the earliest time. If you can call the cops, do that first. If you can't, defend yourself first.

That being said I am only giving advice from my experience and training, but I am not a professional when it comes to training. A pro's advice will be much better then mine. But odds are he will say a lot of what I have said.

[The Gunslinger45]

It turns out it may have just been our caretaker.

:D

[jiraffejustin]

I feel safer already.

[Nostromo87]

It turns out it may have just been our caretaker.

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/frankog10/70d51b30649eb531a98d59722684c42b_zps2e1b42c5.jpg

:D

[The Gunslinger45]

I feel safer already.

It is going to be different for Swan though. California is not the best place to try and defend yourself if you are in a bad place. So for Swan I HIGHLY recommend learning the local laws there.

[jiraffejustin]

Isn't the self-defense law in California the "hug it out" law?

[The Gunslinger45]

Isn't the self-defense law in California the "hug it out" law?

I think that is more a San Francisco Haight Ashbury sort of thing. Swan is from Folsom, might be a bit more rough and tumble. :D

But generally they are going to make it much more difficult to keep your butt alive. And it is not a gun friendly place like Florida or Texas so hands will be tied.

[Swan]

Yeah, Folsom is like the Russia of California.

[The Gunslinger45]

Yeah, Folsom is like the Russia of California.

So lines for toilet paper and a preserved corpse of Lenin? :D

[Swan]

Ugh my stomach... too much food!

[The Gunslinger45]

Ugh my stomach... too much food!

More fried chicken?

[Swan]

Not fried this time, but yes, chicken. :D

[The Gunslinger45]

Not fried this time, but yes, chicken. :D

Grilled or BBQ?

[rauldc14]

Everybody needs a little KFC

[Swan]

Grilled.

[The Gunslinger45]

Sounds delicious!

[Swan]

It was delicious. But too much food!

[The Gunslinger45]

Moderation my friend. It is a good thing.

[Theo]

NEW ALBUM BY ALT-J COMING OUT IN LESS THAN A WEEK OH MY GOD WE SHALL CELEBRATE.

Hunger of the Pine is the #1 best song that came out this year.

[Godoggo]

I think that is more a San Francisco Haight Ashbury sort of thing. Swan is from Folsom, might be a bit more rough and tumble. :D

But generally they are going to make it much more difficult to keep your butt alive. And it is not a gun friendly place like Florida or Texas so hands will be tied.

San Francisco was the scariest city I've ever been to besides New Orleans. I know New Orleans better though so I felt more safe there.

[Swan]

My sister is in New Orleans right now.

[The Gunslinger45]

San Francisco was the scariest city I've ever been to besides New Orleans. I know New Orleans better though so I felt more safe there.

I personally refuse to stop in New Orleans.

[Godoggo]

Speaking of guns, Guns, what gun do you recommend to mostly make a lot of noise, but would be easy to handle and could actually do damage should I need it to?

I really just want one to shoot in the air to scare off any wildlife that might be a danger to my dogs and future animals.

I get the occasional rattlesnake. I've been able to relocate one and the other just left, but I would like to have a gun in case a situation would ever call for it.

Tim thinks a small shotgun would be best, but I want other opinions.

[Godoggo]

I personally refuse to stop in New Orleans.

I can see why, I truly can, but there is something magic about that city. I love it.

[Swan]

Here Godoggo, I think this is what you're looking for.

http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/02/iStock_000011312358XSmall.jpg

[Godoggo]

My sister is in New Orleans right now.

Having fun, I bet.

[Godoggo]

Here Godoggo, I think this is what you're looking for.

http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/02/iStock_000011312358XSmall.jpg

That is very cute, but I bet the snakes would laugh at me.

[Swan]

Did you know my sister is in the wildlife conservation field, Godoggo?

[Swan]

I have three sisters, actually - Kaleigh, Natalie, and Godoggo.

[The Gunslinger45]

Speaking of guns, Guns, what gun do you recommend to mostly make a lot of noise, but would be easy to handle and could actually do damage should I need it to?

I really just want one to shoot in the air to scare off any wildlife that might be a danger to my dogs and future animals.

I get the occasional rattlesnake. I've been able to relocate one and the other just left, but I would like to have a gun in case a situation would ever call for it.

Tim thinks a small shotgun would be best, but I want other opinions.

Got a few options. For the best option with the broadest use, I think a good 20 gauge will work. That way it will work on most small wild life with minimal recoil.

Got one option here in single shot from H&R. Not to mention they are quite affordable.

http://www.hr1871.com/Images/photo_tamer_20g_2.jpg

Mossberg makes great pump actions which could be used for self defense against people (but I prefer the 12 gauge for that). Remington is also an excellent choice but I lean more toward Mossberg.

http://cdn1.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd_images/bgprod/2-MS50136.jpg

H&R also has one in 410 if you want something for snakes only.

http://www.hr1871.com/Images/photo_pardner.jpg

[Swan]

Guns are terrifying.

DAMN YOU HUMANS FOR INVENTING THEM!

[Godoggo]

Got a few options. For the best option with the broadest use, I think a good 20 gauge will work. That way it will work on most small wild life with minimal recoil.

Got one option here in single shot from H&R. Not to mention they are quite affordable.

http://www.hr1871.com/Images/photo_tamer_20g_2.jpg

Mossberg makes great pump actions which could be used for self defense against people (but I prefer the 12 gauge for that). Remington is also an excellent choice but I lean more toward Mossberg.

http://cdn1.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd_images/bgprod/2-MS50136.jpg

H&R also has one in 410 if you want something for snakes only.

http://www.hr1871.com/Images/photo_pardner.jpg

Thanks! I'll look into those. I might get something just for snakes, but I feel I need an all purpose gun too.

My back yard has a really good fence and I'm not anticipating having to use a gun, but I really think (and others feel this way) that I need something for protection. It would take the police a bit to get to me should I ever need them.

Rabies is always a fear in Florida too. I don't want a rabid animal attacking my dog without some way to protect it.

[The Gunslinger45]

But if you want a handgun that could be a good choice, I suggest the Taurus Judge. A revolver that can fire 45 Long Colt (the 45 Peacemaker/ Single Action Army round) as well as 410 shotgun shells.I personally used to own this weapon and it is a very fun gun to shoot. Down side is it is a very niche firearm. This is a great gun for someone who lives in the woods and needs something for snakes and other critters. An exceptional trail gun. But not the best for home defense in an urban environment given it's very limited range (like 7 feet with either round) and 5 shot capacity and not practical for concealed carry. Since I do live in the city, it is not the most practical weapon for me. So I sold it and bought a S&W 357.

http://images.rockwellarms.com/ProductImages/Taurus/Revolvers/4510TKR-3SSMAG.jpg

But I also know CCI makes snake shot rounds in a lot of calibers, including 38 special so if you have a 357 or a 38 you can use that to take out snakes, and load normal 38 or 357 for most everything else. But the shotgun might be better for you. I have just made a few suggestions.

[Swan]

Cracked did an article on schizophrenia myths. You should all read it.

http://www.cracked.com/article_21520_5-lies-you-probably-believe-about-my-life-with-schizophrenia_p2.html

[Godoggo]

But if you want a handgun that could be a good choice, I suggest the Taurus Judge. A revolver that can fire 45 Long Colt (the 45 Peacemaker/ Single Action Army round) as well as 410 shotgun shells.I personally used to own this weapon and it is a very fun gun to shoot. Down side is it is a very niche firearm. This is a great gun for someone who lives in the woods and needs something for snakes and other critters. An exceptional trail gun. But not the best for home defense in an urban environment given it's very limited range (like 7 feet with either round) and 5 shot capacity and not practical for concealed carry. Since I do live in the city, it is not the most practical weapon for me. So I sold it and bought a S&W 357.

http://images.rockwellarms.com/ProductImages/Taurus/Revolvers/4510TKR-3SSMAG.jpg

But I also know CCI makes snake shot rounds in a lot of calibers, including 38 special so if you have a 357 or a 38 you can use that to take out snakes, and load normal 38 or 357 for most everything else. But the shotgun might be better for you. I have just made a few suggestions.

That sounds perfect for me. I'm not sure why Tim thinks I should have a shotgun over a revolver, I'll have to ask him again. Personally, I think I'd rather have a revolver.

[Godoggo]

Good night, all! My bed is calling.

[Swan]

Goodnight, Godoggo!

[The Gunslinger45]

Cracked did an article on schizophrenia myths. You should all read it.

http://www.cracked.com/article_21520_5-lies-you-probably-believe-about-my-life-with-schizophrenia_p2.html

I actually knew a few of these were myths. Especially number 5.

[The Gunslinger45]

Good night!

[jiraffejustin]

Listening to Flockaveli and I am enjoying it way more than I probably should. The production is ace, and Waka makes me think I can dunk.

EDIT: THIS IS SOME OF THAT REAL TRAP SH*T. DAMN SON. THIS GO SO HARD (IN DA MUDDAF*CKIN PAINT)

[Swan]

Listening to Flockaveli and I am enjoying it way more than I probably should. The production is ace, and Waka makes me think I can dunk.

EDIT: THIS IS SOME OF THAT REAL TRAP SH*T. DAMN SON. THIS GO SO HARD (IN DA MUDDAF*CKIN PAINT)

Damn. Sh*t.

[jiraffejustin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ9gzp1AL88

[Swan]

That is intense.

[jiraffejustin]

Hunger of the Pine is the #1 best song that came out this year.

I'll post some of favorites of the year. Outside of rap I haven't listened to much, and I really haven't listened to that much rap. I'll occasionally listen to something Pitchfork has as a Best New Track or something one of my friends rec for me, but most of my music listening has been older stuff recently. If you want me to defend a song, just let me know. :p

Best music video of the year:
Yung Jake - Look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va2TWYe5QDc

Lykke Li - No Rest for the Wicked (https://soundcloud.com/lykkeli/no-rest-for-the-wicked)
Run the Jewels - Oh My Darling Don't Cry (https://soundcloud.com/adultswimsingles/oh-my-darling-dont-cry)
Run the Jewels - Blockbuster Night Pt. 1 (https://soundcloud.com/massappealrecs/rtj-blockbuster-night-part-1/)
Chance the Rapper - Wonderful Everyday: Arthur (https://soundcloud.com/chancetherapper/everyday-wonderful-arthur/s-j0j9v)
Freddie Gibbs, Young Thug, & A$AP Ferg - Old English (https://soundcloud.com/massappeal/young-thug-freddie-gibbs-asap-ferg-old-english/s-WKhLO)
Rustie ft. Danny Brown - Attak (https://soundcloud.com/rustie/attak-feat-danny-brown)
Vince Staples - Hands Up (m.youtube.com/watch?v=d2VXPrfZeI4)
Vince Staples - Blue Suede (m.youtube.com/watch?v=NJLfCBBcZAo)
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Shitsville (https://soundcloud.com/swarlos-l-jackson/shitsville-madgibbs)
Lauryn Hill - Black Rage (Sketch) (https://soundcloud.com/mslaurynhill/black-rage-sketch)
Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me (https://soundcloud.com/cezurcorpus/flying-lotus-ft-kendrick-lamar-never-catch-me)
Drake - 0 to 100 / The Catch Up (https://soundcloud.com/octobersveryown/drake-0-to-100)
Rowdy Rebbel ft. Bobby Shmurda - Shmoney Dance (m.youtube.com/watch?v=wHcV-gj5djE)

[Swan]

Flying Lotus :up:

Featuring Kendrick Lamar :up:

Best collaboration of the year :up: :up:

[jiraffejustin]

I agree. Gibbs/Madlib and Rustie/Danny are also great though. :D

[Swan]

Kendrick announced his new album recently. So excited.

[jiraffejustin]

His next single is gonna be released on tuesday. Waiting isn't fun.

[Swan]

The single cover is pretty awesome.

http://www.rap-up.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kendrick-lamar-i.jpg

[jiraffejustin]

I saw it before, but I just now saw the bandanas and put together the Bloods/Crips thing.

[Swan]

Whoa. I didn't notice that either. Nice.

[Theo]

Completely forgot about Lykke Li!!!! I Never Learn is gold.

[Swan]

Lykke Li is awesome. I have Wounded Rhymes, which is a great album.

[Theo]

In other news, I accidentally signed up for this debate thing that's going to happen next Thursday. I can't wait until the weekend, this week has been so exhausting.

[Swan]

What is it? We need specifics! I mean, you could be debating the worth of smearing unicorn poop on cars in order to shine them up. We wouldn't know, because you didn't specify! Dammit Theo!

[Godoggo]

Debate is good. I wanted to sign up for our debate club in High School, but my extracurricular activities were maxed out.

[Theo]

What is it? We need specifics! I mean, you could be debating the worth of smearing unicorn poop on cars in order to shine them up. We wouldn't know, because you didn't specify! Dammit Theo!

The topic is 'Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?' I'm so uninterested, I don't wanna do it.

[Swan]

Oh. Unicorn poop is more important, in my opinion.

[Theo]

Oh. Unicorn poop is more important, in my opinion.

Yes, I agree. I was daydreaming in class and the dude was just like "DO YOU THINK THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE SHOULD BE LOWERED?" he totally caught me off guard and so I just said yeah and he was all like "OKAY, YOU'RE IN."

[Theo]

Debate is good. I wanted to sign up for our debate club in High School, but my extracurricular activities were maxed out.

I imagine you'd be good at it :)

[Swan]

Why do you think the drinking age should be lowered to 18?

[Theo]

Why do you think the drinking age should be lowered to 18?

Kids are gonna drink anyway and anyone who says they've never gotten drunk before turning 21 is probably lying. A lot of kids do it cause they think it's cool so if it's legal, drinking wouldn't give them look any cooler so they'll probably stop caring so much. I don't know, dude.

[Skepsis93]

Kids are gonna drink anyway and anyone who says they've never gotten drunk before turning 21 is probably lying. A lot of kids do it cause they think it's cool so if it's legal, drinking wouldn't give them look any cooler so they'll probably stop caring so much. I don't know, dude.

The drinking age is 18 here and its legality hasn't stopped anyone drinking at age 18 (and before).

[Theo]

The drinking age is 18 here and its legality hasn't stopped anyone drinking at age 18 (and before).

Yeah, you probably know more about it than I do. All I know is, I know tons of kids who are convinced that drinking makes them look cooler cause it's 'badass' and they're 'breaking the law'. So I guess one point I'm trying to make is maybe if it wasn't against the law, they'd stop drinking for the sake of looking cool.

[Theo]

Honestly, I don't really care what the legal drinking age is. And I'm probably going to drop out of this stupid debate anyway.

[Swan]

Kids are gonna drink anyway and anyone who says they've never gotten drunk before turning 21 is probably lying. A lot of kids do it cause they think it's cool so if it's legal, drinking wouldn't give them look any cooler so they'll probably stop caring so much. I don't know, dude.

I'm not disagreeing, I agree with the first point, but when it comes to kids drinking because it's illegal, people continue to drink just as much after they hit legal drinking age, if not more.

You might be right overall though, I'm too stupid to know the correct answer. :D

[Theo]

You're not stupid :D And I don't even know if I agree with any of my points.

[Miss Vicky]

anyone who says they've never gotten drunk before turning 21 is probably lying.

I never got drunk before turning 21. :shrug:

[Theo]

I never got drunk before turning 21. :shrug:

Impressive.

[Godoggo]

I imagine you'd be good at it :)

I don't know. I have a couple of friends that are pretty ferocious in their debating skills and even when I know I'm right ;), I get my point lost sometimes. To be fair though my friend went to college for like 11 years so she better be over educated.

That's where good debating skills come in handy because she can take something ludicrous that she believes in (such as she believes someone who has an affair with a married person is not morally culpable because they didn't make the commitment). I think that's horse manure, but she argues so well that she ends up getting a lot of people to agree with her on that point.

[Miss Vicky]

Impressive.

Not really.

Actually I don't think I've ever been truly drunk. I don't much care for the way most alcoholic beverages taste, they're too expensive, and people tend to act really obnoxious and smell really bad when they're drunk so I never saw the appeal of it.

Also I'm genetically incapable of metabolizing alcohol properly.

[Swan]

Yesterday I was in downtown Santa Cruz and went into a bookstore. Browsed Starting Points by Miyazaki. Found an essay he wrote about Fantastic Planet. He didn't care for the movie much. I wanted to cry.

But I didn't.

[rauldc14]

The scariest city I've been to is St. Louis. I'd put Cleveland up there too.

[rauldc14]

And on the contrary, my favorite cities are Las Vegas, Honolulu, and Chicago.

[seanc]

I love NY city and Baltimore. Los Angeles was cool, but I would need to spend more time there to know if I love it. No city has, scared me yet but the couple times I have been lost in one I have been in a car. I am sure any city could scare me if I got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. I am not exactly a world traveler either. Here are the big cities I have spent at least a day in. NY, Philly, Boston, Baltimore, Toronto, Nashville, Miami, Atlanta, LA, and San Diego.

[honeykid]

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2014/sep/17/scottish-referendum-explained-for-non-brits-video
Scottish referendum explained for non-Brits - video

[rauldc14]

Big cities just amaze me in general. I'm a big fan of skyscraper and city photography. I would really like to start a city skyline picture collection. I probably will to go along with the tons of other collections I have.

What can I say. I'm a collector.

Anyone else collect things?

[Godoggo]

I love NY city and Baltimore. Los Angeles was cool, but I would need to spend more time there to know if I love it. No city has, scared me yet but the couple times I have been lost in one I have been in a car. I am sure any city could scare me if I got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. I am not exactly a world traveler either. Here are the big cities I have spent at least a day in. NY, Philly, Boston, Baltimore, Toronto, Nashville, Miami, Atlanta, LA, and San Diego.

Oh yeah, Baltimore. I guess it depends where you are, but where I was would give the 5th Ward in New Orleans a run for it's money. There was a bunch of us staying in this house for this thing happening in Washington. This boy from England was there and he was so freaked out. He was hilarious. He told me he was going to kidnap me and take me back to England because I was the only person he had met that wasn't a raving lunatic.

We saw a rat and he freaked out so much. I'm pretty sure they have rats in England, but you would have never known that from his reaction to one.

I had so much fun that week. I miss traveling. Lately my travels consist of going from North Florida to South Florida and I haven't even done that in awhile.

Hurry up Sept. 29th

[rauldc14]

The big cities I've been to thus far: Las Vegas, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Denver, Honolulu, Milwaukee (if it counts), Orlando

[gbgoodies]

Big cities just amaze me in general. I'm a big fan of skyscraper and city photography. I would really like to start a city skyline picture collection. I probably will to go along with the tons of other collections I have.

What can I say. I'm a collector.

Anyone else collect things?


Hubby and I collect lots of things. I collect everything Looney Tunes related, especially Marvin the Martian, New York Mets items, Star Wars and Star Trek items, cute character stuffed animals, PVC figures of all kinds of characters, and anything cool that I find cheap at garage sales. I've gotten some great deals on statues, including a cool Song of the South statue with Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear, and Brer Fox all on the same statue for only $4. My newest addition is a bunch of the Despicable Me minions.

Hubby collects everything superhero related, including old comic books, statues, cool toys, NASCAR cars, etc.

And I also collect any DVDs that I can find cheap at garage sales. If it's a movie that I haven't seen yet, and the DVD is $1 or less, I just have to buy it. :)

[Godoggo]

Big cities just amaze me in general. I'm a big fan of skyscraper and city photography. I would really like to start a city skyline picture collection. I probably will to go along with the tons of other collections I have.

What can I say. I'm a collector.

Anyone else collect things?

I love big cities too, but I like living in the country. Then when you visit one, it's really spectacular.

I go through periods where I collect things. Right now it's comic books. I've always collected books in general.

I collected bird feeders for awhile. I also like to collect local art. Sometimes the stuff that people want for their work is outrageous, so I don't have all the local artists. A lot of them have just gave me stuff, so that's cool.

I also have a thing for bags. Not just purses, those are included, but also backpacks, totes, anything you can carry stuff in. I'm crazy for them.

I don't know if colored pencils and art supplies count, but I can't stop buying them and I log every item. At this point I have 273 colored pencils. That's counting the stubs, but I can't bring myself to throw them out. Besides they are still usable, I just wouldn't want to color a large area with them.

[rauldc14]

My collections

Packer pictures and basic wall memorabilia
Packer Bobbleheads
Movies (duh)
Sports cards (not as much anymore, but I still have them)
Hats


My new collection is the Marvel Superhero and Villain Chess Pieces. They are badass.

I have a really sweet hand made painting of Hawaii Waikiki shoreline. I'll have to take a picture and put it on here.

[rauldc14]

Oh, and golf balls of random places that I have been to.

[gbgoodies]

I don't know if colored pencils and art supplies count, but I can't stop buying them and I log every item. At this point I have 273 colored pencils. That's counting the stubs, but I can't bring myself to throw them out. Besides they are still usable, I just wouldn't want to color a large area with them.


I don't buy a lot of art, but I go to a lot of craft shows, and every now and then something catches my eye and I just have to buy it. My favorite piece of art is a picture that the guy made while I watched. He used an iron to melt crayons, and then used the iron as a paint brush to "paint" the picture. He even asked me what my favorite colors are so he could make sure that I would like the colors.


My collections

Packer pictures and basic wall memorabilia
Packer Bobbleheads
Movies (duh)
Sports cards (not as much anymore, but I still have them)

My new collection is the Marvel Superhero and Villain Chess Pieces. They are badass.



When I was younger, I collected baseball cards, but I stopped collecting them when the prices jumped from about 50 cents a pack to about $3 a pack. That just took all the fun out of it for me.

And I have a ton of bobbleheads all over the house.

I don't have the Marvel chess set yet, but I have the Star Trek chess set, the Looney Tunes chess set, and the Hanna Barbera chess set. I had the Star Trek 3-D chess set, but my mom stole it from me, (with my permission),

Oh, and golf balls of random places that I have been to.

I have some golf balls in my collection, but they all have characters on them. I have golf balls with Tweety & Sylvester, Marvin the Martian, Bugs Bunny, Chip & Dale, Scooby-Doo, NY Mets, etc.

[rauldc14]

My golf ball highlights: Pearl Harbor, a bunch of Packer ones, Caesers Palace, Sahara (a closed Las Vegas casino!), Disney World, Branson.

I'm going to get a Navy Pier one hopefully when me and the wife go to Chicago in late October.

[gbgoodies]

My golf ball highlights: Pearl Harbor, a bunch of Packer ones, Caesers Palace, Sahara (a closed Las Vegas casino!), Disney World, Branson.

I'm going to get a Navy Pier one hopefully when me and the wife go to Chicago in late October.


Oh yeah, that reminds me. I also have a bunch of cool poker chips from my visits to Atlantic City. They all have cool pictures on them instead of just the hotel name. My favorite one has a picture of Johnny Mathis on it.

And I also have a bunch of souvenir silver coins from the slots machines at AC. Each coin is worth $10, and they can be traded in to the casino at any time for "real" money. Whenever I go to AC, I only play the slot machines that give out these coins, and then I keep them as souvenirs instead of trading them back in.

[seanc]

I have been trying to come up with something cool to collect for a couple years, but nothing yet has struck my fancy. I loved baseball cards as a teenager but sold my collection when they over saturated the market and I knew my addiction would get the best of me. I may just stick to blu-rays.

[rauldc14]

Oh yeah, that reminds me. I also have a bunch of cool poker chips from my visits to Atlantic City. They all have cool pictures on them instead of just the hotel name. My favorite one has a picture of Johnny Mathis on it.

And I also have a bunch of souvenir silver coins from the slots machines at AC. Each coin is worth $10, and they can be traded in to the casino at any time for "real" money. Whenever I go to AC, I only play the slot machines that give out these coins, and then I keep them as souvenirs instead of trading them back in.

Crap! I totally forgot about my Las Vegas poker chip collection! And that is actually my favorite of them all! I still need a case for them.

I was really mad I didn't get a Sahara one before they closed.

[Godoggo]

I don't buy a lot of art, but I go to a lot of craft shows, and every now and then something catches my eye and I just have to buy it. My favorite piece of art is a picture that the guy made while I watched. He used an iron to melt crayons, and then used the iron as a paint brush to "paint" the picture. He even asked me what my favorite colors are so he could make sure that I would like the colors.

I've seen that done. I would love to learn how to do that.

I'm so excited about fall. Florida has some awesome flea markets but I don't like to go in the summer because it's too hot for the dogs and Bunny loves flea markets so much that I feel guilty going without him.

There is always some great finds there. I also love finding great deals. Last time I was there I got Patchoulis oil, a ring, a charm for Gidget's collar, four comic books and a bag all for under $20. The bag was this really cool tote bag with a frog on it so I was completely happy.

I love a good deal. I'll spend top dollar when it's something that I feel it's worth it like shoes, food or certain art supplies. I'm cheap as hell when it comes to things that you can get dirt cheap that are just as good as the expensive things.

I get so excited about my "finds" I went to Big Lots and they had these plastic folders that snap shut so your papers are completely enclosed and protected. Perfect for artwork. 25 cents a piece. Then I use a children's detangler on my hair instead of conditioner and that was 2 for a dollar. Two of those will last me most of the year.

Sometimes I can find stuff like that at the flea market. This woman sells this soap that she makes herself and it smells wonderful. It's 2 dollars a bar but 1 if you buy 10. 10 bars will last me a year or more.

I save a ton of money that way.

[rauldc14]

Last flea market I went to I found absolutely nothing that I would have wanted. But oh well.

[gbgoodies]

I've seen that done. I would love to learn how to do that.

I'm so excited about fall. Florida has some awesome flea markets but I don't like to go in the summer because it's too hot for the dogs and Bunny loves flea markets so much that I feel guilty going without him.

There is always some great finds there. I also love finding great deals. Last time I was there I got Patchoulis oil, a ring, a charm for Gidget's collar, four comic books and a bag all for under $20. The bag was this really cool tote bag with a frog on it so I was completely happy.

I love a good deal. I'll spend top dollar when it's something that I feel it's worth it like shoes, food or certain art supplies. I'm cheap as hell when it comes to things that you can get dirt cheap that are just as good as the expensive things.

I get so excited about my "finds" I went to Big Lots and they had these plastic folders that snap shut so your papers are completely enclosed and protected. Perfect for artwork. 25 cents a piece. Then I use a children's detangler on my hair instead of conditioner and that was 2 for a dollar. Two of those will last me most of the year.

Sometimes I can find stuff like that at the flea market. This woman sells this soap that she makes herself and it smells wonderful. It's 2 dollars a bar but 1 if you buy 10. 10 bars will last me a year or more.

I save a ton of money that way.


I love flea markets, but a lot of the ones around here have become just a bunch of boring, cheaply made retail stuff. That's why I prefer garage sales. You never know what you'll find at a garage sale. On a good weekend, we can hit as many as 100 garage sales in two days.

And I know what you mean about your "finds". Some of my favorite "finds" are cheap items, like my little PVC figures for my desk. Especially when I find a character that I didn't think was even made, like my little figure of Professor Gangreen from the Killer Tomatoes movies.

[gbgoodies]

Last flea market I went to I found absolutely nothing that I would have wanted. But oh well.


Try garage sales. :)

[rauldc14]

I'm gonna get my third chess piece tomorrow. Thinking Wolverine, but may change my mind.

[gbgoodies]

I'm gonna get my third chess piece tomorrow. Thinking Wolverine, but may change my mind.


I just bought my chess sets with the board and pieces all at the same time. I think they're from The Franklin Mint. They offered an option of two pieces a month until I had all the pieces, and then I could buy the board, but my mother-in-law got screwed on a Hummel set that they stopped making after a few months, so I opted to buy the complete sets all at once.

[rauldc14]

I just bought my chess sets with the board and pieces all at the same time. I think they're from The Franklin Mint. They offered an option of two pieces a month until I had all the pieces, and then I could buy the board, but my mother-in-law got screwed on a Hummel set that they stopped making after a few months, so I opted to buy the complete sets all at once.

Buying one at a time is just fun to me. I don't know why. Fun to see collections build, rather than just buy it and and have it right away.

[gbgoodies]

Buying one at a time is just fun to me. I don't know why. Fun to see collections build, rather than just buy it and and have it right away.


I agree. I love building the collection, but I know that with my luck they would stop selling the pieces before I finished the set.

[Godoggo]

This is some pics of the Waldo Flea Market just so you can get an idea of how big it is

http://i61.tinypic.com/11h9qid.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/xoodvm.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/24vlk5s.jpg

[gbgoodies]

The Waldo Flea Market looks a lot like the car show / swap meets around here. They've become the closest thing we have to a good flea market, but there are only a few big ones left.

[Godoggo]

We have a couple more but that's the biggest best one. It takes a good deal of time if you want to get to everything so I always make a day of it. You always want to go on a Sunday and stay until closing.

I shop all the places, see what I want then go back at closing. People will make the better deals then because they want to unload their stuff.

Unless it's already such a good deal that I would feel bad haggling them any lower, but a lot of them expect that and set their prices higher. I love haggling.

[Godoggo]

If anyone can vote in the folk tournament matches 4 & 6, it's tied and I can't move forward. :(

[Swan]

http://www.handresearch.com/news/us-presidents/president-george-w-bush-left-hand-wave.jpg

[gbgoodies]

We have a couple more but that's the biggest best one. It takes a good deal of time if you want to get to everything so I always make a day of it. You always want to go on a Sunday and stay until closing.

I shop all the places, see what I want then go back at closing. People will make the better deals then because they want to unload their stuff.

Unless it's already such a good deal that I would feel bad haggling them any lower, but a lot of them expect that and set their prices higher. I love haggling.


Yeah, that sounds a lot like the swap meets. You have to get there around 7AM or you can't find a parking spot, and we're usually there until 6 or 7 PM when the vendors start closing. We always haggle to try a get a better deal, and we make a last sweep through some of the better aisles just before we leave to try an get last minute bargains on stuff that the vendors wouldn't drop their prices on earlier in the day.

The best ones left are in Englishtown, NJ and Carlisle, PA, but they're a bit of a drive for us so we usually make a weekend out of it. The one in Hershey, PA is pretty good too, and we get to buy some chocolate while we're there, too. :)

[Hit Girl]

I love flea markets and garage sales. I'm a book collector, so the Brisbane Lifeline Bookfest is truly heaven for me!

http://melsnattyknits.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/lifeline-bookfest-02.jpg


http://wac.3e65.edgecastcdn.net/803E65/sydney/_snacks/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bookfest.jpg

[Godoggo]

I'd go to Australia for that alone. That's huge!!!

[Hit Girl]

Over 2 million books is what they advertise. They're all secondhand, so cheap! I usually spend 6 to 7 hours there before the mental exhaustion kicks in. :)

[gbgoodies]

I love flea markets and garage sales. I'm a book collector, so the Brisbane Lifeline Bookfest is truly heaven for me!

http://melsnattyknits.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/lifeline-bookfest-02.jpg


http://wac.3e65.edgecastcdn.net/803E65/sydney/_snacks/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bookfest.jpg


Wow, that's a lot of books!

We have some used book sales here, but they're usually run by the local libraries, so they're not that big, but you can get some really good deals if you're willing to spend some time going through several large rooms filled with old books.

[rauldc14]

Ended up changing my mind got Captain America instead. They didn't have Wolverine.

[gbgoodies]

Ended up changing my mind got Captain America instead. They didn't have Wolverine.


Good choice. Captain America is cool. :)

[Swan]

http://www.lolriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Granny-Surfing-On-A-Wave-Welcome-to-the-internet.jpg

[Theo]

Over 2 million books is what they advertise. They're all secondhand, so cheap! I usually spend 6 to 7 hours there before the mental exhaustion kicks in. :)

Damn, that's a lot of books. I collect books as well but mostly get them off the internet since they're usually cheaper. That looks like loads of fun though!!!!

[Swan]

I bought an audio recorder for class. I'm such a f*cking dork.

[Theo]

I can't stop staring at this picture

http://31.media.tumblr.com/1e9f5400f7ae0b4537dd5d66f76d3ee6/tumblr_nbu3u743wy1qe7tl7o1_1280.jpg

[Swan]

Awwww that is adorable. Are you trying to one up MovieGal?

[Theo]

Awwww that is adorable. Are you trying to one up MovieGal?

No, I just can't stop staring at it. This one too:

http://38.media.tumblr.com/e0766bf350c3c00bdd3bcdca0d6a6427/tumblr_n88rk1V70m1tzon2so1_1280.jpg

[Swan]

Where do you find this stuff?

[Swan]

HEY EVERYONE, I'M A YALE STUDENT (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wRPqtGywkCw)!!!!

[Theo]

Are you for real, dude?

[Swan]

No but I feel like it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

http://www.lolriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Granny-Surfing-On-A-Wave-Welcome-to-the-internet.jpg

Swan, did you get a girlfriend?

[Swan]

She's hot, isn't she?

[rauldc14]

No

[Swan]

No

You must be gay, because that is one foxy chick.

[Sexy Celebrity]

She's hot, isn't she?

Looks like she needs to cool off that hotness with you in the ocean.

[Swan]

I got this badass sticker today.

http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_22447_SantaCruzWaveHandStickerTN.jpg

[rauldc14]

Here's that Hawaii painting I have I was talking about. Just looking at it brings me back there.

[jiraffejustin]

1. I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006; Chan-wook Park)
2. The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001; Larry Blamire)
3. Pootie Tang (2001; Louis C.K.)
4. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001; Kevin Smith)
5. 24 Hour Party People (2002; Michael Winterbottom)
6. Bubba Ho-Tep (2002; Don Coscarelli)
7. The Saddest Music in the World (2003; Guy Maddin)
8. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004; Wes Anderson)
9. The Wayward Cloud (2005; Ming-liang Tsai)
10. Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006; Scott Glosserman)

These are all listed as comedies on IMDb. Choose one of them for me to watch (some of them could be rewatches.) And if one of them isn't really a comedy let me know, so I can strike it from my list. The more fun the movie, the better. I need a little bit of escapism for now.

[seanc]

Life Aquatic, no brainer.

[jiraffejustin]

Thanks, Sean! :up:

[seanc]

Rewatch? Either way enjoy.

[jiraffejustin]

Yep it's a rewatch, but it's been a long time. I saw it when I was still in high school. I didn't appreciate it then, but that's no indicator of how I will feel now.