Its the 30th. Chloe is 5 months old today. Time to level up.
Chloe has learned to sit up and earned 650XP. She has is now a level 5 Newborn and gains 3 skill points. She has allocated 2 points to Speech [she's loud now!] and 1 point to Locomotion. Chloe gets to choose 1 perk @ lvl5 and chooses "Toe Sucker".
Confessions of a Small, Petty ManChild
Yeah, I know how petty is sounds. I try not to lie to myself [or anyone] that I'm some super guy. I try to do the right thing, even while bitching about it; but come on! I chose not to go down this road. I was happy living my pointless, little petty life. Yeah, sure, sometimes I get a little down that I'll be left alone and forgotten on my death bed but that's just the end of the life I wanted to lead. I didn't want to give up everything to further the next generation. I liked what I did. It was nothing great [or even good], but I was happy.
I even tried to give back in my own way. I used to go Black Friday shopping at ToysR Us and pick up all the cheap stuff just to dump it in the Toys4Tots bin. I'd give money to pan handlers. I'm not a bad guy. I just don't want to give up my life for... I don't even really know what parents think. I don't care. I just wanna fix PCs and piss away the money on video games. I know most people would spit on this; Call me a waste of O2. That's okay. I make no apologies, no excuses. It was my choice.
was
...and at the end, I knew I'd have to lie in that bed I'd made. No excuses. But at least I would know how I got there. Regrets? Maybe. I can't say. Probably.
The Grateful Dead sand "I may be goin' to hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoying the ride"
I might not be a good guy, but I'm sure as hell not a bad guy either. Just not productive to society. Whatever that means. Whatever that's worth.
Totally just rambling now. Don't even know what the point was when I started writing this. Gonna go play a video game.
I even tried to give back in my own way. I used to go Black Friday shopping at ToysR Us and pick up all the cheap stuff just to dump it in the Toys4Tots bin. I'd give money to pan handlers. I'm not a bad guy. I just don't want to give up my life for... I don't even really know what parents think. I don't care. I just wanna fix PCs and piss away the money on video games. I know most people would spit on this; Call me a waste of O2. That's okay. I make no apologies, no excuses. It was my choice.
was
...and at the end, I knew I'd have to lie in that bed I'd made. No excuses. But at least I would know how I got there. Regrets? Maybe. I can't say. Probably.
The Grateful Dead sand "I may be goin' to hell in a bucket, but at least I'm enjoying the ride"
I might not be a good guy, but I'm sure as hell not a bad guy either. Just not productive to society. Whatever that means. Whatever that's worth.
Totally just rambling now. Don't even know what the point was when I started writing this. Gonna go play a video game.
So baby1 is asleep in the back room and baby3 is in the Florida room. The kids are gone [surprise]. We're left with another fine mess [tm]. The last baby that spent the night here never left. I'm blowing a gasket.
Elizabeth asked what it takes for a mother to disown a child. I told her I didn't know and never thought about it because I never expected to be in this kind of position. Told her to call my mom and ask.
John overheard Sarah talking to a girl at work and saying she wants to have more kids. I'm ready to stroke out just typing that.
Elizabeth asked what it takes for a mother to disown a child. I told her I didn't know and never thought about it because I never expected to be in this kind of position. Told her to call my mom and ask.
John overheard Sarah talking to a girl at work and saying she wants to have more kids. I'm ready to stroke out just typing that.
So I'm watching the video game lightning deals because they have Brutal Legend coming up [was $35 BTW. Passed. Was in if under $30] and I noticed they also have a DS game deal going live @ the same time. The DS game turns out the be 'the littlest pet shop'. Guess which one sold out first. Yep. Littlest Pet Shop :} Sold out almost instantly. Brutal Legend is still available.
Happyish Thanksgiving
Baby's been screaming bloody murder since 5am. Who the hell expects the people with a newborn baby to be making the dinner anyway...
The Black Turkey
I haven't seen this for a couple years. This this the legendary Black Turkey recipe that circulated newsgroups looong before the internet, back when we all dialed into BBSs:
http://www.europeancuisines.com/Christmas-Thanksgiving-The-Famous-Black-Turkey-Recipe-Of-Morton-Thompson
This is still a fantastic read as even the stuff you get drunk on while cooking is horribly complicated :}
An oldie, but a goody from before it was hip to be square.
http://www.europeancuisines.com/Christmas-Thanksgiving-The-Famous-Black-Turkey-Recipe-Of-Morton-Thompson
This is still a fantastic read as even the stuff you get drunk on while cooking is horribly complicated :}
An oldie, but a goody from before it was hip to be square.
All 4 episodes of Wallace and Gromit's Grand Adventures for only $9.95. That's apparently a $25 savings. Don't know when it ends, but its for a limited time.
http://www.telltalegames.com/store/wallaceandgromitsgrandadventures/2
http://www.telltalegames.com/store/wallaceandgromitsgrandadventures/2
Yeah, I know you're reading this upsidedown...
but, even that metaphorical music videos are full of FAIL. Shouldn't #2 have poured out the water in front of 6 AFTER he put the grenade in 6's mouth?
What's even the point anymore? Ooo, 6 saw [mystery something] working for a CCTV company and was snatched away...just like in 100 other movies. The original has 6 as a former secret agent who resigns and asks "What would happen to James Bond if he quit". Ironically, that's not even one of the comments on society the original series made; Its just the setup.
Oh, and I've only seen 2 out of the 6 episodes. I'm just gonna watch the last one and call it quits. Lets face facts, the ending of the original show, while artsy, sucked ass anyway.
What's even the point anymore? Ooo, 6 saw [mystery something] working for a CCTV company and was snatched away...just like in 100 other movies. The original has 6 as a former secret agent who resigns and asks "What would happen to James Bond if he quit". Ironically, that's not even one of the comments on society the original series made; Its just the setup.
Oh, and I've only seen 2 out of the 6 episodes. I'm just gonna watch the last one and call it quits. Lets face facts, the ending of the original show, while artsy, sucked ass anyway.
The Prisoner Remake Review
Let's get this done. The new version of the Prisoner SUCKS. It fails on nearly every level. Do we really need to spend 10 minutes of every episode watching sand blow around while #6's interview with a Village shrink reduced to 2 lines. Why is #6 even paranoid that every one in The Village is an agent when he hasn't been betrayed yet? What is up with all the dialog being whispered? Worst of all, who let monkeys edit this thing together? The Prisoner was sometimes confusing because the plot demanded it. The new Prisoner is confusing because reality, flashbacks, and metaphorical music videos are randomly edited together.
This is a sham. They've taken a thoughtful, FUN, scifi [syfi?] series that is MORE relevant that when it was created and turned it into an amateur rip off of Twin Peaks with no soul. And edited by monkeys.
This is a sham. They've taken a thoughtful, FUN, scifi [syfi?] series that is MORE relevant that when it was created and turned it into an amateur rip off of Twin Peaks with no soul. And edited by monkeys.
OK, I've posted about this before, but mom brought it up so:
BG's not a big fan of music. We only play recorded music once a week or so and try all the genre's I can think of [internet radio rules all!]. In the car she loves Bob Marley and Dire Straights. She is also a fan of punk rock oddly enough. Other than that, its just me singing made up songs about what we're doing [I actually have 2 ditties about burping]. The real songs I sing to her include:
three little birds: bob marley
here comes the sun: the beatles
the rock show: blink 182
pick me up before u go go: george michael
She's also pretty good about putting up with whatever I play in guitar hero/rock band because she likes the rhythmic clack-clack of the controller.
BG's not a big fan of music. We only play recorded music once a week or so and try all the genre's I can think of [internet radio rules all!]. In the car she loves Bob Marley and Dire Straights. She is also a fan of punk rock oddly enough. Other than that, its just me singing made up songs about what we're doing [I actually have 2 ditties about burping]. The real songs I sing to her include:
three little birds: bob marley
here comes the sun: the beatles
the rock show: blink 182
pick me up before u go go: george michael
She's also pretty good about putting up with whatever I play in guitar hero/rock band because she likes the rhythmic clack-clack of the controller.
Anyone Need Plates?
16-piece Corelle Dinnerware Set $18
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26570/16-piece-Corelle-Dinnerware-Set-18
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/26570/16-piece-Corelle-Dinnerware-Set-18
There is another big clearance at Gamefly. No PS3 stuff, so I'm out:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243211
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243211
Coming out of the closet
Let me let you in on one of my darker gaming secrets. There is a type of crappy Wii games I just can't get enough of. Hint: Its "better than mama".
Yup. Cooking games. Love 'em. Shame I haven't seen a new one for a while other than Cooking Mama 3 (ironically, my least favorite series]
Yup. Cooking games. Love 'em. Shame I haven't seen a new one for a while other than Cooking Mama 3 (ironically, my least favorite series]
PS3 in 3D!
Turns out that all PS3s will be getting a firmware upgrade that will allow the system to display games in 3d with the use of shutter glasses! All you need is a 3d capable TV!
Wait... What?
Wait... What?
Elizabeth is PISSED. Seems that the kids want to move back in with her brother Carl "because he misses them and seems sad". Oh, and to save money for a lawyer in spite of the fact that a verdict has been rendered and they don't know what it means.
BTW, DCF Pinellas has nothing entered into their record keeping system re:this mysterious verdict. Sarah still has not forwarded anyone this enigmatic email that states there was a verdict.
BTW, DCF Pinellas has nothing entered into their record keeping system re:this mysterious verdict. Sarah still has not forwarded anyone this enigmatic email that states there was a verdict.
Scribblenauts!
Look, buy, borrow, or steal a Nintendo DS and play Scribblenauts! I'm only gonna go over this a few dozen more times.
Here's an interview for Elizabeth: Its Baiyon [composer/art:Pixeljunk Eden] talking with Takahashi [Katamari/Noby Noby].
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/26033/InDepth_PixelJunks_Baiyon_Vs_Katamaris_Takahashi.php
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/26033/InDepth_PixelJunks_Baiyon_Vs_Katamaris_Takahashi.php
Visualize This!
Turns out Elvis was a HUGE fan of Month Python's Holly Grail. He would regularly act out the fight w/the Black Knight.
Pop culture implosion!
Pop culture implosion!
I loved this line of minis when it was introduced several years ago, but I never dared to dream of the cavalry they've just released. Click the link to find out what the heck I'm talking about:
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/570279
http://theminiaturespage.com/news/570279
New Baby Pics
5 new pictures added to Chloe @ 3months album on Picasa. Like the last batch, Elizabeth snapped them from the Blackberry and sent them to be to be emailed to Mom. Its easier to send 'em to Picasa, so... there ya go. Link in the sidebar
80s Sitcom Moment
I picked up Chloe and put her on my lap facing me. "Are we having a babyriffic morning? You 'talking' and playing with your toys. You happy today?"
She smiled and emptied her stomach all over the both of us.
She smiled and emptied her stomach all over the both of us.
Deal Alert
Deepdiscount.com is doing a "mega sale". All BluRay & DVDs are 40% off. Books & CDs are 30% off.
I've used 'em several times. They're a great company to deal with.
I've used 'em several times. They're a great company to deal with.
IMPORTANT: VERIZON SENDING RIAA NOTICES
Verizon will begin sending RIAA "copyright infringement" notices to alleged file sharers. If Verizon is now in the pocket of the RIAA, you can bet they'll also be selling out to the MPAA. Fortunately, I am a fan of software and the ESA can't afford to purchase politicians [at least not yet]. In the meanwhile, I'll be staying away from high profile "acquisitions" until we see where this goes. I'm also going to look into a private VPN service.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10396787-93.html
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10396787-93.html
3 Liter Root Beer for $1?
Have you seen soda prices lately? They are asinine! I haven't had time to make soda like I used to. Imagine my interest when I found a 3 liter bottle of root beer in the $1 store. What does such cheap soda taste like? A lot like diet cream soda actually...
I love free Google stuff!
I was reading an article on Google new programming language and it occured to me that people don't know about one of my favorite Google services. This one doesn't even need a computer: 1-800-goog411!
Its just like calling information only smarter and free! You don't even have to pay if you let it connect you! Hit the link for details:
http://www.google.com/goog411/
I was reading an article on Google new programming language and it occured to me that people don't know about one of my favorite Google services. This one doesn't even need a computer: 1-800-goog411!
Its just like calling information only smarter and free! You don't even have to pay if you let it connect you! Hit the link for details:
http://www.google.com/goog411/
I think I'm about ready to apply for custody. Granted, this is the first baby supply run Sarah & John have missed, but its not like they've been spending much time with her anyway. So, here's the story:
Er, I mean the truth:
Chloe ran away. These things happen Que sera sera. But I have good news! Elizabeth & I secretly had a baby! I'd like everyone to meet Toffee Krutzler! She's a 15.5lb 4mo. old baby girl. Send presents! Sorry for the secrecy, just didn't want it to interfere with the DCF stuff.
And if anyone knows where I can pick up a social security number on the cheap, let me know. Its not related, of course.
Er, I mean the truth:
Chloe ran away. These things happen Que sera sera. But I have good news! Elizabeth & I secretly had a baby! I'd like everyone to meet Toffee Krutzler! She's a 15.5lb 4mo. old baby girl. Send presents! Sorry for the secrecy, just didn't want it to interfere with the DCF stuff.
And if anyone knows where I can pick up a social security number on the cheap, let me know. Its not related, of course.
Lego Rock Band
What a friggin' rip off! 45 songs?! No online multiplayer?! Granted its not Beatles Rock Band level of rip off, but still! The icing on the cake? Harmonix half-assed the Wii version. Again! You'd thing that the Wii would be the primary platform for this! If you don't own a Xbox, stay far, far away from all Rock Band games. They still haven't even patched the PS3 version of Rock Band 2. Play Guitar Hero instead.
Guilt Trip Post
BTW, since I'm working on this Beatles project for Mom, let me just take a quick moment out of baby nap time to lay down some guilt.
I'm truely heartbroken that no one could take 1hr. out the of the past month to help me troubleshoot the web server. I emailed 9 people and received 0 email responses. Elizabeth got a text from Katherine saying "It doesn't work" and John gave it a shot from his iPod touch once I pestered him. I mean...damn. Its not like I haven't fixed everyone's PCs for years.
Baby's up. You're off the hook.
I'm truely heartbroken that no one could take 1hr. out the of the past month to help me troubleshoot the web server. I emailed 9 people and received 0 email responses. Elizabeth got a text from Katherine saying "It doesn't work" and John gave it a shot from his iPod touch once I pestered him. I mean...damn. Its not like I haven't fixed everyone's PCs for years.
Baby's up. You're off the hook.
This is the week Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 comes out for PC, PS3, & Xbox. It is expected to shatter all current video game sales records.
Me? I don't actually care that much. I know, shocking. I loved Modern Warfare 1, but... I just downloaded the latest batch of guitar games (seems like I just did that with Guitar Hero 5 & Beatles Rock Band but whatever]. There are very few things I find more satisfying that sitting on the couch strumming my little plastic guitar. Even if its playing music only a tween girl could like (Band Hero & Lego Rock Band].
I honestly have no idea how they expect to sell so many band games this Xmas. With at least 5 new games this year while last years band games being less than half. What would you rather get: Band Hero kit (drums,guitar,mic] with 65 songs for $200 or last years Guitar Hero World Tour (or Rock Band 2] kit w/85 songs for $80-90?
Me? I don't actually care that much. I know, shocking. I loved Modern Warfare 1, but... I just downloaded the latest batch of guitar games (seems like I just did that with Guitar Hero 5 & Beatles Rock Band but whatever]. There are very few things I find more satisfying that sitting on the couch strumming my little plastic guitar. Even if its playing music only a tween girl could like (Band Hero & Lego Rock Band].
I honestly have no idea how they expect to sell so many band games this Xmas. With at least 5 new games this year while last years band games being less than half. What would you rather get: Band Hero kit (drums,guitar,mic] with 65 songs for $200 or last years Guitar Hero World Tour (or Rock Band 2] kit w/85 songs for $80-90?
Now seems a good time to link y'all out to Microsoft's free Anti Virus. Just on case ya didn't know:
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
Breakin News
BlueBeat, whom I just linked too, is being sued by EMI for selling the Beatles MP3s.
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/11/emi-sues-bluebeat-for-infringing-beatles-copyrights/
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/11/emi-sues-bluebeat-for-infringing-beatles-copyrights/
The Spoiling of Baby Chloe
Looks like I've got a lot of stuff to say today. Oh, well. You're free to click elsewhere...
I've heard a few times this week about Chloe getting 'spoiled'. I don't really care much. Let me lay out a few reasons why:
- She's 4 months old. 4 months just 4 days ago.
- She's alone. Have you ever seen a 3 week old baby taken away from its mom? They don't react well.
- The government. With DCF checking in on the baby, I'm paranoid at the slightest scratch. If any kind of accident happens do you realize exactly how fast the unemployed long hair guy gets sent up the river?
- Her future. As soon as she goes home that poor kid is gonna end up sitting in a baby chair in front of the TV until she can walk away to find something else to do. I guess the exception would be the time she'll spend in day care...
- She's my first. Temp or not, she's my first baby. She's cuter when she smiles than when she screams. As far as I'm concerned she can have anything she wants :] She's also good. Elizabeth has said that Chloe is the most well behaved baby ever.
So, how do I get full custody again ;]
Oh, and a name change form. Baby Toffee Krutzler needs a better name ;]
I've heard a few times this week about Chloe getting 'spoiled'. I don't really care much. Let me lay out a few reasons why:
- She's 4 months old. 4 months just 4 days ago.
- She's alone. Have you ever seen a 3 week old baby taken away from its mom? They don't react well.
- The government. With DCF checking in on the baby, I'm paranoid at the slightest scratch. If any kind of accident happens do you realize exactly how fast the unemployed long hair guy gets sent up the river?
- Her future. As soon as she goes home that poor kid is gonna end up sitting in a baby chair in front of the TV until she can walk away to find something else to do. I guess the exception would be the time she'll spend in day care...
- She's my first. Temp or not, she's my first baby. She's cuter when she smiles than when she screams. As far as I'm concerned she can have anything she wants :] She's also good. Elizabeth has said that Chloe is the most well behaved baby ever.
So, how do I get full custody again ;]
Oh, and a name change form. Baby Toffee Krutzler needs a better name ;]
As I am such a hi-tech guy, it may surprise you to know that I use very few devices in taking care of the baby.
Chloe gets .5hrs of TV in the afternoon and .5hrs of music every couple of days. That's about it. Elizabeth cranks up all the cool stuff at night, but during the day its just me singing, giggling & playing baby games with some rattle toys. Sure she sits at my computer desk a lot, but that is just text with a very few Youtube videos thrown in. Might just as well be a glowing encyclopedia on a book stand as far as she's concerned. We've recently started short trips out back to look at the flowers.
Chloe gets .5hrs of TV in the afternoon and .5hrs of music every couple of days. That's about it. Elizabeth cranks up all the cool stuff at night, but during the day its just me singing, giggling & playing baby games with some rattle toys. Sure she sits at my computer desk a lot, but that is just text with a very few Youtube videos thrown in. Might just as well be a glowing encyclopedia on a book stand as far as she's concerned. We've recently started short trips out back to look at the flowers.
Beatles Remastered 4 Free
In case you missed the news story, hit this link to stream all the new remastered Beatles albums for free. Optionally MP3s are a steal [for those that don't steal music, anyway]. Legality of this is still kinda hazy. Here's the original Wired article:
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/10/beatles-finally-for-sale-online-on-bluebeat/
You can really hear the quality difference in the new tracks, even when compressed and streamed. +Stereo!
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/10/beatles-finally-for-sale-online-on-bluebeat/
You can really hear the quality difference in the new tracks, even when compressed and streamed. +Stereo!
Deal Rumor: Walmart
Walmart secret sale on Saturday rumor:
http://kotaku.com/5395950/xbox-360-with-100-card-for-200-this-weekend
Lots of stuff I wouldn't mind having. Rumored specs on laptop:
HP G60-519WM Notebook: Intel Celeron 900 (2.2GHz, 1MB cache, 800MHz FSB) 15.6" HD, 3072MB DDR2, 250GB(5400rpm) HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium $298
http://kotaku.com/5395950/xbox-360-with-100-card-for-200-this-weekend
Lots of stuff I wouldn't mind having. Rumored specs on laptop:
HP G60-519WM Notebook: Intel Celeron 900 (2.2GHz, 1MB cache, 800MHz FSB) 15.6" HD, 3072MB DDR2, 250GB(5400rpm) HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium $298
Have I mentioned Scibblenauts recently? Have you played Scribblenauts yet? Play Scribblenauts! Play it with someone too. Play it with someone in replay mode [solve the puzzle 3 times without reusing any words].
I really wish this game was on PC or the Wii. Being tied to the DS really kinda limits it. This is a gem for party play. Everyone shouts out whatever they think can solve the puzzle. Since I'm running it under an emulator on the PC, I can tell you first hand exactly how great this game is with a few friends.
Mom, seriously, get this thing for Brandon and play it with him. Also, with 200 puzzles to solve [+replay mode], he's not gonna blow through it in 6 hrs.
I really wish this game was on PC or the Wii. Being tied to the DS really kinda limits it. This is a gem for party play. Everyone shouts out whatever they think can solve the puzzle. Since I'm running it under an emulator on the PC, I can tell you first hand exactly how great this game is with a few friends.
Mom, seriously, get this thing for Brandon and play it with him. Also, with 200 puzzles to solve [+replay mode], he's not gonna blow through it in 6 hrs.
Speaking of gadgets, here's a review of the new WD TV, one of my dream gizmos:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1118/1/
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1118/1/
Okay, everyone knows I love funky peripherals but even I don't know about this one. Well, yeah
I do: its awesome!
http://kotaku.com/5394621/latest-wiimote-attachment-baby
I do: its awesome!
http://kotaku.com/5394621/latest-wiimote-attachment-baby
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