amazon.com --
"The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition" by William Strunk Jr.
"Introduction to Attic Greek" by Donald J. Mastronarde
"The Sorrows of Young Werther" by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
"Desolation Angels" by Jack Kerouac
"The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition" by William Strunk Jr.
"Introduction to Attic Greek" by Donald J. Mastronarde
"The Sorrows of Young Werther" by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
"Desolation Angels" by Jack Kerouac
> "The Sorrows of Young Werther" by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
free open source version:
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Sorrows_of_Young_Werther
free open source version:
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Sorrows_of_Young_Werther
snaaaap don't you love amazon?
Heh I just started reading cryptonomicon for the first time ever. It's actually a pretty fun read.
i bought those books on monday, and they didn't ship until friday/saturday.
i have to leave on monday (i'm assuming they won't get to my apartment by then), so i had to go buy books at borders.
i'm kinda pissed at amazon.
i have to leave on monday (i'm assuming they won't get to my apartment by then), so i had to go buy books at borders.
i'm kinda pissed at amazon.
p.s. they were all "in stock"
i've had great shipping from amazon- even to canada. that sucks! better luck next time.
Larz, I got 2 extra spots for amazon prime ... up for grabs ...
but you gotta make it worthwhile for me ... :)
but you gotta make it worthwhile for me ... :)
won't they know that i don't live with you?
if not, what do you want in terms of compensation?
if not, what do you want in terms of compensation?
No they don't care ..
I'll IM you later ...
I'll IM you later ...
just bought the gaggia mdf: http://www.wholelattelove.com/Gaggia/mdf.cfm
and three bodum jars (32 oz. milk white): http://www.wholelattelove.com/Bodum/bodum_glassjars.cfm
and three bodum jars (32 oz. milk white): http://www.wholelattelove.com/Bodum/bodum_glassjars.cfm
coffee fest!
seriously!
this is gonna be some much better for french press perfection than my dumb blade grinder.
this is gonna be some much better for french press perfection than my dumb blade grinder.
bodum makes some amazing stuff I have the starbucks branded french press of theirs and it is a dream come true
it seems to me that a 32 oz. jar will hold about a pound of coffee. i hope.
nope.. slightly too small! :/
the gaggia mdf is pretty nice, though. except for the dumb doser and the scuffed casing.
the gaggia mdf is pretty nice, though. except for the dumb doser and the scuffed casing.
Did the Prime work well?
i just realized i could have bought it on amazon for the same price with free 2-day shipping instead of whole latte love's free ground shipping. sigh
i've used the prime on books already, and it's fast and nice. :)
i've used the prime on books already, and it's fast and nice. :)
I've bought. ... NUMEROUS books this weekend. Mostly school textbooks, but I am picking a NL Hold em Poker book, and RHCE material.
on the subject of books, I haven't bought any, but I got a few from the library the other day. a biography of Carl Sagan, a book called Einstein on Race and Racism, another one about particle physics, and one by Abraham Maslow about humanist psychology.
I've got my reading cut out for me!
the only stuff I've bought lately is bike parts! and soon school books...
I've got my reading cut out for me!
the only stuff I've bought lately is bike parts! and soon school books...
Got me a monitor arm as well :)
i'm considering purchasing these:
http://www.racquetballwarehouse.com/descpage. … ODE=ACS2RB
i've been playing racquetball about 4 times a week, and i want to keep it up. but my trail running shoes don't cut it. i've slid literally 4-5 feet on them numerous times. i need flat grip instead of frixion lugs.
(wow.. gripz and lugz legitimately in the same sentence..?)
i also need a glove and i want my own eye-guard (both of which are cheap).
http://www.racquetballwarehouse.com/descpage. … ODE=ACS2RB
i've been playing racquetball about 4 times a week, and i want to keep it up. but my trail running shoes don't cut it. i've slid literally 4-5 feet on them numerous times. i need flat grip instead of frixion lugs.
(wow.. gripz and lugz legitimately in the same sentence..?)
i also need a glove and i want my own eye-guard (both of which are cheap).
Nice LR, I have my own everything pretty much for racquetball. Next time im in Bozo we will have to go and play.
I decided to build a dream machine:
Intel Quad Core
1TB of HD Space
DDR 3 1200MHZ RAM(8 Gigs)
Latest Nvidia card(depending on time of purchase) Or Matrox card
Intel Quad Core
1TB of HD Space
DDR 3 1200MHZ RAM(8 Gigs)
Latest Nvidia card(depending on time of purchase) Or Matrox card
I built mine a while back. I still love it.
If someone wants to hook me up with a Flickr pro account, they are most welcome too. ":)
And here they are guys, a month later:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dagr8gatzby/sets … 3318/show/
And here they are guys, a month later:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dagr8gatzby/sets … 3318/show/
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haha gatzby!
gatz: i got you a flickr pro account--the code should be in your gmail account. let me know that you got it
Holy shit! Thanks man! How's the Amazon Prime treating you? And just so you and Asemi know, I plan to renew come January. You guys don't have to worry about not having Amazon Prime unavailable to you, EVER. I'm also thinking about creating a TTF account on Amazon so if anyone is interested, they can paypal or return the favor.
I just bought a Macbook ... this is so nice.
i just bought the v-moda vibe headphones at costco for $75. they sell for $90 on amazon. i haven't decided if i'll keep them or get a different set of headphones.
http://www.thinktankforums.com/thread.php?thread_id=336
costco also had a yamaha dgx-600 digital piano for $600. i really want a piano/synth with weighted keys.
http://music.yamaha.com/products/main.html?productId=1206
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyiRfAZg1qU
http://www.thinktankforums.com/thread.php?thread_id=336
costco also had a yamaha dgx-600 digital piano for $600. i really want a piano/synth with weighted keys.
http://music.yamaha.com/products/main.html?productId=1206
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyiRfAZg1qU
> they sell for $90 on amazon.
wrong, larz. the gun metal black are $70 on amazon. the other colors range from $~60 to $~100.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MS3VGA
i'm deciding if i want these particular headphones and not one of the others i mentioned in the other thread:
etymotic research er6i
shure e2c
sennheiser cx300
wrong, larz. the gun metal black are $70 on amazon. the other colors range from $~60 to $~100.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MS3VGA
i'm deciding if i want these particular headphones and not one of the others i mentioned in the other thread:
etymotic research er6i
shure e2c
sennheiser cx300
i bought a growler
lr > i have owned 2 pairs of e2cs, i will personally recommend them! awesome bass response.
chiken > as in a 1.9l jug of beer?
chiken > as in a 1.9l jug of beer?
sennheiser px-100s for the win
only 34 bucks on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PX-100-Colla … amp;sr=8-1
amazing deal
only 34 bucks on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PX-100-Colla … amp;sr=8-1
amazing deal
I wish I didn't already have a pair so I could buy them again.
i'm sure the grados are nice but the shures are in-ears, entirely different game than open cans
nestor > chiken > as in a 1.9l jug of beer?
half a gallon, so probably.
we have tons of local breweries in this area of montana, and growlers are a great way to transport drink homeward.
half a gallon, so probably.
we have tons of local breweries in this area of montana, and growlers are a great way to transport drink homeward.
*jealous*
my part of canada is pretty bad in the brewery scene... a few around toronto/montreal but pretty poor options
america has some perks
my part of canada is pretty bad in the brewery scene... a few around toronto/montreal but pretty poor options
america has some perks
it's twenty cents a minute to call ghana on skype :/
yes, it is a half gallon jug. I guess most all local brewery's in western montana have them. I have yet to see a brewery in billings sell a growler.
@chiken: i think angry hanks and yellowstone brewery do
interesting, i may have to pick one up.
oh and this brewery makes pig shapped kegs. fuckin got one of those last night and filled it with this stout. only $25 for 2.5lbs of beer.
oh and this brewery makes pig shapped kegs. fuckin got one of those last night and filled it with this stout. only $25 for 2.5lbs of beer.
now that is civilized.
I bought a Lacoste shirt. it was expensive, but I wanted a nice short-sleeved polo.
I'm not becoming an asshole, I swear.
I'm not becoming an asshole, I swear.
i kinda like lacoste
i almost bought a really sweet laptop case with bomb ass silk liner inside. i haven't seen it since online or anything.. it was in vegas a few years ago at urban outfitters
am wearing lacoste calogne (red) atm.
i almost bought a really sweet laptop case with bomb ass silk liner inside. i haven't seen it since online or anything.. it was in vegas a few years ago at urban outfitters
am wearing lacoste calogne (red) atm.
man, after going to the perfumeries in ez, france I dont think I can buy calogne or perfume from an american retailer.
cool i should stop by there when i go :D
Lacoste has killer quality
dp goin to france? thats awsome! southern france is absolutely gorgeous.
i got a new bodum brazil french press. mine was two years old; it was all bent up and stripped out.
at barnes and noble (gift card style):
franny and zooey by salinger
the unbearable lightness of being by kundera
the fall by camus
woo!
franny and zooey by salinger
the unbearable lightness of being by kundera
the fall by camus
woo!
I just bought an 8GB iPod Nano.
Got a cybershot for christmas(budget model)
Also got an armband and crystal case protector for the iPod. Oh yea and Erika got me the Nike iPod sports kit. Hell yea 2008 is gonna be a fit year for me. I'll take some before and after pics.
Got a cybershot for christmas(budget model)
Also got an armband and crystal case protector for the iPod. Oh yea and Erika got me the Nike iPod sports kit. Hell yea 2008 is gonna be a fit year for me. I'll take some before and after pics.
heh, broke the link but it still works.
yeah thinkpad army!
nice, s'riehl. it's a pretty great utility.
heh, thinkpadarmy.net/com are both available. . . I almost want to buy it.
shaving stuff:
crabtree & evelyn - best badger small shave brush $35.00
almond shave cream tube $11.25
sweet almond mug shaving soap $5.00
williams mug shaving soap $0.97
generic styptic pencil $0.94
footwear:
timberland outlier rugged ox waterproof leather shoes $15.60 (originally $109.98, store closeout sale + end of season.)
crabtree & evelyn - best badger small shave brush $35.00
almond shave cream tube $11.25
sweet almond mug shaving soap $5.00
williams mug shaving soap $0.97
generic styptic pencil $0.94
footwear:
timberland outlier rugged ox waterproof leather shoes $15.60 (originally $109.98, store closeout sale + end of season.)
wow @ those timberland shoes. that rules wicked hard.
i totally eschew boots in the winter
not to mention it is FIFTEEN DEGREES HERE (60 fahrenheit)
what a stupid winter
not to mention it is FIFTEEN DEGREES HERE (60 fahrenheit)
what a stupid winter
wow @ those timberland shoes. that rules wicked hard.
yeah it does
my receipt says:
DISCOUNT 109.98 - 76.99
DISCOUNT 32.99 - 50.00%
SUB TOTAL 16.50
YEAH!
fifteen is rough. it was down around there a week or two ago here and it sucked.
I wish I could have seen that sale. I could use some waterproof shoes.
I wish I could have seen that sale. I could use some waterproof shoes.
15degC is rough?
what
what
awesome things i got off of amazon recently:
the oxford companion to wine by jancis robinson (0198609906)
mountaineering: the freedom of the hills by the mountaineers, steven m. cox, and kris fulsaas (0898868289)
i'll be satiated for a while.
the oxford companion to wine by jancis robinson (0198609906)
mountaineering: the freedom of the hills by the mountaineers, steven m. cox, and kris fulsaas (0898868289)
i'll be satiated for a while.
this is just a side note but holy shit i didn't know zappos had an actual store in the physical, i thought it was only online (noticed this in henderson, nv.)
whoa
me neither
zappos IS THE REAL DEAL
me neither
zappos IS THE REAL DEAL
wait woops. I read that as 15 F.
15 C (60 F) is awesome. it was like that here yesterday.
15 C (60 F) is awesome. it was like that here yesterday.
yeah man, it was so nice
everyone is like 'go global warming'!
everyone is like 'go global warming'!
we have some ridiculous wind though
55 mph
55 mph
mindfulness in plain english by bhante gunaratana
i need to get on this meditation soon.
i need to get on this meditation soon.
while in the bay area, i got:
beseler printmaker 35 for $50 via craigslist
canon ae-1, canon fd 50mm f/1.8 for $50 via craigslist
clothing at urban outfitters
housewares at ikea
\o/
beseler printmaker 35 for $50 via craigslist
canon ae-1, canon fd 50mm f/1.8 for $50 via craigslist
clothing at urban outfitters
housewares at ikea
\o/
UO is awesome!!!
armed!
CHL armed, at that.
that is so impossibly illegal here
Viva la Tejas!
We need Guns out here in the dirty south:
We ride horses
And still have injuns to hunt.
We ride horses
And still have injuns to hunt.
Mostly it's because my apartment has been broken into a few times and cars are routinely broken into.
But Injuns are a close second.
But Injuns are a close second.
i am going to make a fridge pictures thread, either tonight or tomorrow
you need fiber pills or you will suffer
you need fiber pills or you will suffer
wow, i'm an idiot, there must be *some reason* why you wouldn't be eating any fiber... in that case, get better soon!
haha yeah. thanks
That looks like the runs waiting to happen.
my er20 hifi earplugs arrived
no more going deaf!
no more going deaf!
:) dork
:P
six tomatoes
chocolate
white chocolate
sandisk cruzer titanium 4 GB http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Titanium … B000N4Z4JK
corsair tx650 http://www.corsairmemory.com/products/tx.aspx
had sliced bread with tomatoes and oregano for breakfast today. and my fileserver is finally up with all its seven drives running. got three brand new scsi drives and four old pata ones
to buy: pci sata card and sata drive(s)
chocolate
white chocolate
sandisk cruzer titanium 4 GB http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Titanium … B000N4Z4JK
corsair tx650 http://www.corsairmemory.com/products/tx.aspx
had sliced bread with tomatoes and oregano for breakfast today. and my fileserver is finally up with all its seven drives running. got three brand new scsi drives and four old pata ones
to buy: pci sata card and sata drive(s)
finally found a pci sata adaptor that is guaranteed to be supported by openbsd, so 2 TB of storage is headed my way :)
link to the adaptor?
aspwned
oh noes, how did that happen?
http://www.sunsway.com.hk/products/pci-sata-4.html
that one, except the ports on my card are supposed to placed differently
that one, except the ports on my card are supposed to placed differently
cool, i got a SiI3114 card too.
nice, too bad it only does 150 MB/s. or not, since the drives i'm getting can't even reach that
Egyptian plum semi-permanent hair dye.
Because fuck it. Quarter-life crisis?
Because fuck it. Quarter-life crisis?
My ex used that same color. You're weird.
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maybe étrangère is your ex's evil twin sister. or maybe it's the other way around
bluet: we should have gotten these instead for some RAID 5+0 action:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?It … 6816103087
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?It … 6816103087
nah, i don't have pcie :)
> maybe étrangère is your ex's evil twin sister. or maybe it's the other way around
hahah
> You're weird.
Yah, apparently weird enough that my parents are considering disowning me if I do it :-o
hahah
> You're weird.
Yah, apparently weird enough that my parents are considering disowning me if I do it :-o
so the card isn't detected by openbsd. fuck
Bought an 88-key Keyboard.
Yamaha- http://www.andysmusiconline.com/products/yamaha-ypg635.html
Bought a badass skateboard
Bought a Griffin Firewave for the mac.
.. I think that's it.
Yamaha- http://www.andysmusiconline.com/products/yamaha-ypg635.html
Bought a badass skateboard
Bought a Griffin Firewave for the mac.
.. I think that's it.
i take back what i said about the card. it is in fact detected by openbsd, except on my fileserver
why isn't it working on your fileserver?
to buy:
24" ips monitor
iphone + contract
x60 battery
new suit
:O
24" ips monitor
iphone + contract
x60 battery
new suit
:O
> 24" ips monitor
:D i agree. or two 20".
:D i agree. or two 20".
yeah. i still really like the convenience of dual monitors, although there are two reasons why i'd like a 24".
i. good for things that you use only one screen for - e.g. movies, games. for that reason can double as a small tv!
ii. what i used to do with dual monitors is use two fully maximized windows. since i only have my x60 with me right now i am having to make do with non-maximized windows on a single screen - this seems to be what normal people do on computers, heh.
although i read on lifehacker that two monitors is more productive than a single large one, probably for ii.
i might get the 24" and then get a cheap 19" or 20" for that reason.
i. good for things that you use only one screen for - e.g. movies, games. for that reason can double as a small tv!
ii. what i used to do with dual monitors is use two fully maximized windows. since i only have my x60 with me right now i am having to make do with non-maximized windows on a single screen - this seems to be what normal people do on computers, heh.
although i read on lifehacker that two monitors is more productive than a single large one, probably for ii.
i might get the 24" and then get a cheap 19" or 20" for that reason.
two 20" monitors give you so so much more space than one 24" monitor.
i wish these were still in stock:
http://www.directron.com/lcd2090uxibk.html
my mom got one and it is really nice. $500 for two 20" ips panels seems like a great deal to me.
i wish these were still in stock:
http://www.directron.com/lcd2090uxibk.html
my mom got one and it is really nice. $500 for two 20" ips panels seems like a great deal to me.
well, maybe a 24" and a 20" :)
Directron represent!
I had friends that worked there, so I was always hooked up with a discount.
I had friends that worked there, so I was always hooked up with a discount.
> well, maybe a 24" and a 20" :)
maybe what?
maybe what?
just got back from seattle
i spent:
$70 at ikea
$50 at urban outfitters
$120 at bonsai northwest
more on the purchases soon--
i spent:
$70 at ikea
$50 at urban outfitters
$120 at bonsai northwest
more on the purchases soon--
plantronics voyager 520 bt headset
i usually prefer lowe's to home depot. but tonight i discovered home depot's advantage--they carry the full leviton data com. line, whereas lowe's does not.
target is nice because they sell single packs and ten packs ($3.99) of imation cd-r media, which is nice when you're in a bind.
target is nice because they sell single packs and ten packs ($3.99) of imation cd-r media, which is nice when you're in a bind.
a year ago i bought domain backordering for a client. godaddy just auto-renewed it! i don't think i appreciate that very much--just automatically billing someone without asking. but it was easy enough to get canceled and refunded.
but godaddy doesn't allow you to delete your account or remove your billings information. crooks!
does ttf allow deletion of account?
of course not, but we also do not auto-bill you. :)
I can't delete my GoDaddy account? that's bullshit. I mean, I'll probably use them for domain registration for the foreseeable future or until an amazing domain registration service falls into my lap, but it would be nice to have the option when that fateful day arrives.
er6i
ty cd-r 100pk
ty cd-r 100pk
we have taxes on cd-rs
it means that the guvment doesn't care about downloaders :)
but for some reason the cria is still going after people...
it means that the guvment doesn't care about downloaders :)
but for some reason the cria is still going after people...
canada is weird.
It's the same in the Netherlands ... In the Netherlands the tax isn't for illegal copying, but for legal ``homecopies''.
In Dutch copyright law, you can legally make a copy of any copyrighted material, but you do have to pay a fee to the copyright holder ... Which is payed through the extra taxes.
In Dutch copyright law, you can legally make a copy of any copyrighted material, but you do have to pay a fee to the copyright holder ... Which is payed through the extra taxes.
god bless the usa
Yes, God bless the usa, and their great laws, such as the patriot act, the digital millennium copyright act, etc.
Damn you guys are lucky.
Damn you guys are lucky.
hey we have some good stuff too!
like what?
philly cheesesteak
bourbon
new york
rocky mountains
wisconsin
at least 50% of good musicians
bourbon
new york
rocky mountains
wisconsin
at least 50% of good musicians
untaxed optical media
the first amendment
skepticism of gov't
candlepin bowling
skepticism of gov't
candlepin bowling
me
We invented the internet.
8th street latinas ...
'nuff said
'nuff said
you paid for porn? that is almost always a mistake.
No, Hell no! Of Course not!
I'm talking about good things that came from America.
I'm talking about good things that came from America.
The Netherlands has legal prostitution, legal weed.
Beat that you US weenies.
Beat that you US weenies.
... We invented LSD
We have legal prostitution, too...
...But only in one county in Nevada :-P
...But only in one county in Nevada :-P
Actually, LSD is a Swiss discovery ...
We also have legal euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and a lot less retarded christian dogma.
We also have legal euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and a lot less retarded christian dogma.
I'm pretty sure Scotland wins in terms of inventions
Hm, I'm not sure, hard to meassure I guess, for example, did Watt really invent the steam engine? Watt's engine was based on Newcomen's steam engine, and other people contributed too ....
But if I would have to put my money on someone, then I'll go for the ancient Greek...
But if I would have to put my money on someone, then I'll go for the ancient Greek...
> We also have legal euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and a lot less retarded christian dogma.
La-di-da.
La-di-da.
steam engine, capitalism, the bank of england, penicillin, decimals, whisky, television, telegraph, telephones, Kelvins, logs, fridges, bicycle, air tires, trucks, paddle wheels, post offices, radar, radio, encylopedia britannica, electromagnetism, mri, golf, basketball, cure for malaria, scurvy; insulin, thermoses, pedal pianos, fountain pens, life vests, ghillie suits
and so much more. some are contested (basketball was invented by a first generation scotsman in what is now canada) but this is pretty much for realsies...
and so much more. some are contested (basketball was invented by a first generation scotsman in what is now canada) but this is pretty much for realsies...
phi_: Annie hall?
Mexico invented the burrito.
Mexico invented the burrito.
oh, and that list above is scotland... didn't make that clear
the scots invented electromagnetism?
discovered/invented :P
actually basketball was invented in Springfield, Massachusetts!…by a Canadian, but still :).
also, Massachusetts has same-sex marriage. we're getting there!
just sayin', the US has cool stuff too and I like it here!
also, Massachusetts has same-sex marriage. we're getting there!
just sayin', the US has cool stuff too and I like it here!
haha, well both his parents were scottish and 'canadian' didn't exist when he was born.
Springfield, MA existed!
bhphotovideo.com --
(2) permacel gaffer tape, 2" x 10 yards, black ($8 ea.)
(2) fujifilm neopan 100 iso 35mm 36 exp. b&w film ($2.30 ea.)
(2) kodak t-max 400 iso 35mm 36 exp. b&w film ($4.25 ea.)
(2) permacel gaffer tape, 2" x 10 yards, black ($8 ea.)
(2) fujifilm neopan 100 iso 35mm 36 exp. b&w film ($2.30 ea.)
(2) kodak t-max 400 iso 35mm 36 exp. b&w film ($4.25 ea.)
spanish fountain pen of unknown make ($ 5)
Bought some heavy-duty socks for my bike boots. Hopefully it'll keep my feet a tad warmer on my trip here in a few weeks.
B&W print paper from the school bookstore for 1/2 the price of the bitches downtown
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murdoch's (cowboy store) --
dark brown carhartts ($34)
msu bookstore --
(4) purple cattle markers ($0.25 ea.)
matting and foam core mis-cuts (free)
dark brown carhartts ($34)
msu bookstore --
(4) purple cattle markers ($0.25 ea.)
matting and foam core mis-cuts (free)
i bought two ($8) parking day passes because the machine appeared to malfunction. i promptly sold one and made it to class on time!
white 2000 accord, 93k miles ... gas saver
^ nice. I'm still loving my 03 civic. 81k miles.
flu vaccine ($25)
some bedding
Sheets+comforter. it's starting to get cold in the morning
Sheets+comforter. it's starting to get cold in the morning
thinking about cashing in my credit card reward points for either a dremel tool or cash.. have not decided yet....
lowes --
(1) 3/4" x 24" x 48" stain-grade pine panel ($24)
(3) 1" x 3" x 8" pine furring strip ($4 total)
(3) 2" x 2" x 8" pine furring strip ($5 total)
(8) 2" zinc-plated corner braces with screws ($13 total)
i'm building and staining my own desk!
(1) 3/4" x 24" x 48" stain-grade pine panel ($24)
(3) 1" x 3" x 8" pine furring strip ($4 total)
(3) 2" x 2" x 8" pine furring strip ($5 total)
(8) 2" zinc-plated corner braces with screws ($13 total)
i'm building and staining my own desk!
Bought cheap re-prints of :
1. iWoz ( http://www.amazon.com/iWoz-Computer-Invented- … amp;sr=8-1 )
2. Go Kiss The World ( http://www.flipkart.com/go-kiss-world-subroto … k3w3f9ms1b )
1. iWoz ( http://www.amazon.com/iWoz-Computer-Invented- … amp;sr=8-1 )
2. Go Kiss The World ( http://www.flipkart.com/go-kiss-world-subroto … k3w3f9ms1b )
I splurged and bought a crystal singing bowl.
D# 12" in diameter.. milk is included for scale.. no relation to the bowl :D
http://flickr.com/photos/adpeterson/2936817938/
http://flickr.com/photos/adpeterson/2936815054
D# 12" in diameter.. milk is included for scale.. no relation to the bowl :D
http://flickr.com/photos/adpeterson/2936817938/
http://flickr.com/photos/adpeterson/2936815054
Bought me some more Dublin Dr. Pepper. \o/
I bought 11 servos, and a cell jammer. =D
haha :D
well I didn't buy it, but my mom came back from Switzerland and brought me a sweet leather notebook. 28 CHF!!
msu bookstore --
alvin self-healing 18" x 24" cutting mat ($12)
alvin self-healing 18" x 24" cutting mat ($12)
murdoch's --
black carhartts ($30)
smartwool extra-heavy mid-calf mountaineering socks ($17)
both were 20% off! go cowboy stores! :D
black carhartts ($30)
smartwool extra-heavy mid-calf mountaineering socks ($17)
both were 20% off! go cowboy stores! :D
northern lights barn --
smartwool light-weight crew top ($39)
smartwool micro-weight crew top ($36)
smartwool light-weight bottom ($39)
smartwool medium-weight boot-cut (yes!) bottom ($39)
this was all on sale--40% off.
this is also exciting because:
* i can now get rid of three old pieces of base-layer clothing that don't fit me well.
* the boot-cut bottoms will be nice to reduce the amount of bulk in my boots or in ski boots.
* they are black. my other smartwool base-layer pieces are white. so now i have variety!
smartwool light-weight crew top ($39)
smartwool micro-weight crew top ($36)
smartwool light-weight bottom ($39)
smartwool medium-weight boot-cut (yes!) bottom ($39)
this was all on sale--40% off.
this is also exciting because:
* i can now get rid of three old pieces of base-layer clothing that don't fit me well.
* the boot-cut bottoms will be nice to reduce the amount of bulk in my boots or in ski boots.
* they are black. my other smartwool base-layer pieces are white. so now i have variety!
msu bookstore --
alumicolor 10" 30/60/90 aluminum triangle ($5)
alumicolor 10" 30/60/90 aluminum triangle ($5)
colorful envelopes!
New Parker pen for jotting notes, and a pair of thick flannel pajama bottoms!
target --
desk chair ($45)
msu bookstore --
aquabee sketchbook, 80 lb., 70 sheets ($5)
staedtler metal, dual-size pencil sharpener ($1)
desk chair ($45)
msu bookstore --
aquabee sketchbook, 80 lb., 70 sheets ($5)
staedtler metal, dual-size pencil sharpener ($1)
- memo size (8.5" x 5.5") 1" binder
- adjustable Swingline three-hole punch
- adjustable Swingline three-hole punch
notepad and envelopes
*nice zippered, leather Day Runner classic-sized planner. (PERFECT for shoots, etc.)
*bad ass old London Fog jacket. makes me look even more hobo/punk than my usual self.
*wolverine work boots (card didn't clear, for some reason [I have the money in the bank], so I'm actually getting them Wednesday).
*bad ass old London Fog jacket. makes me look even more hobo/punk than my usual self.
*wolverine work boots (card didn't clear, for some reason [I have the money in the bank], so I'm actually getting them Wednesday).
Targus universal 32-in-1 card reader/writer
I'll probably return it tomorrow. I only needed it for a second, because my usb chord between my camera and computer doesn't sync up.
I'll probably return it tomorrow. I only needed it for a second, because my usb chord between my camera and computer doesn't sync up.
there are 32 kinds of memory cards?
Apparently they think it counts to list off all the different kinds of the same size of CF card, SD card, etc. And I guess it does count...but it seems lame to claim it like that
i just thought it was kinda funny how you wrote chord :)
the 32 in 1 thing is lame, i didn't know that..
the 32 in 1 thing is lame, i didn't know that..
cord! fuck :P
- 5.5" x 8.5" college-ruled filler paper
- 5.5" x 8.5" tabbed dividers
planner should be close to complete by the end of the week. the biggest pain is going to be printing pages for weekly planning. I'm going to try to do it at school at a computer with its own printer so I can flip pages over to print on both sides. I think the school library has one of those big paper cutters too, so I can cut the letter pages down to size.
- 5.5" x 8.5" tabbed dividers
planner should be close to complete by the end of the week. the biggest pain is going to be printing pages for weekly planning. I'm going to try to do it at school at a computer with its own printer so I can flip pages over to print on both sides. I think the school library has one of those big paper cutters too, so I can cut the letter pages down to size.
sierratradingpost.com --
smartwool large, blue snowboard socks ($9)
marmot medium, black urban hauler bag ($20)
smartwool large, blue snowboard socks ($9)
marmot medium, black urban hauler bag ($20)
That's a pretty nifty looking bag, there, larz.
thanks! i hope it works as nicely!
Ok so um....
I JUST BOUGHT THE NIKON D90
Body only, for 964.95!
*running around screaming*
This camera purchase is well over 2 years in the making
eeeeeeee!!!! :D:D:D:D:D
I JUST BOUGHT THE NIKON D90
Body only, for 964.95!
*running around screaming*
This camera purchase is well over 2 years in the making
eeeeeeee!!!! :D:D:D:D:D
yay!
yes!
oh and Luke...how very French of you :)
!!! YES - D90!
(lr I like the urban bag too)
sorry people my classmates decided it was a good idea to get me DRUNK on a TUESDAY.
sorry people my classmates decided it was a good idea to get me DRUNK on a TUESDAY.
shsh
haha, "For Men"
Nikon EN-EL3e Battery: 39.95
Gary Fong C1 Lightsphere II: 39.95
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight (used): 235.00
Gary Fong C1 Lightsphere II: 39.95
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight (used): 235.00
:o
> Nikon SB-800 Speedlight (used): 235.00
Yeah Daniel!! It's my turn to be happy for you
Yeah Daniel!! It's my turn to be happy for you
damn you got a good price on that sb-800! :-o where did you buy it from? hope it isn't too abused!!
no more available-light-dp-man?
i bought it from bhphotovideo.com the flash was rated 9 on their used scale.
i'm going to stick with available light where appropriate! i used available light before as a control so i don't impose artificiality. i hope i've progressed enough to where i can experiment using the same level of control being able to push light around in areas where detail would be superior.
we'll see :P
i'm going to stick with available light where appropriate! i used available light before as a control so i don't impose artificiality. i hope i've progressed enough to where i can experiment using the same level of control being able to push light around in areas where detail would be superior.
we'll see :P
Buying next week, but I'm putting it on the list now because I can't wait:
* 10' x 24' chromakey green muslin background
* 12' wide background support
* 42" gold/silver reflector
* 10' x 24' chromakey green muslin background
* 12' wide background support
* 42" gold/silver reflector
New Red Cameras out =P
*drool*
> i hope i've progressed enough to where i can experiment using the same level of control being able to push light around in areas where detail would be superior.
I think it's great you're expanding your photographic horizons :D
I think it's great you're expanding your photographic horizons :D
it's just a ploy to convince myself a flash is worth my food money
oh!
i bought some cool socks recently for spinning poi!
i bought some cool socks recently for spinning poi!
I'm still waiting for the video you promised me.
my winter gear (recently purchased):
22" MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes $110
Outdoor Research Celestial Collection Gore-Tex Medium Shell $95
Salomon Scrambler FG TS Boots $40
Dakine Scout Gloves $20
Smith Cascade RS Goggles $15
Smart Wool Snowboard Socks x 2 $10
Smart Wool Heavy Cushion Crew x 2 $10
Smart Wool Long Underwear $27
Smart Wool Scarf $16
Smart Wool Hat $16
Icebreaker Merino Wool shirt base layer x3 $23
Icebreaker Merino Wool long underwear $40
Icebreaker Merino Wool briefs x2 $27
Icebreaker Merino Wool outer shirt $50
I have other items of wool that I didn't include, but these are the highest quality ones. I think this covers most of the important winter gear I need, for snowboarding, snowshoeing, and the like.
22" MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes $110
Outdoor Research Celestial Collection Gore-Tex Medium Shell $95
Salomon Scrambler FG TS Boots $40
Dakine Scout Gloves $20
Smith Cascade RS Goggles $15
Smart Wool Snowboard Socks x 2 $10
Smart Wool Heavy Cushion Crew x 2 $10
Smart Wool Long Underwear $27
Smart Wool Scarf $16
Smart Wool Hat $16
Icebreaker Merino Wool shirt base layer x3 $23
Icebreaker Merino Wool long underwear $40
Icebreaker Merino Wool briefs x2 $27
Icebreaker Merino Wool outer shirt $50
I have other items of wool that I didn't include, but these are the highest quality ones. I think this covers most of the important winter gear I need, for snowboarding, snowshoeing, and the like.
rei.com --
smartwool black balaclava ($21)
smartwool extra-heavy mid-calf mountaineering socks ($13)
nalgene wide-mouth loop-top 32oz. hdpe bottle ($6)
smartwool black balaclava ($21)
smartwool extra-heavy mid-calf mountaineering socks ($13)
nalgene wide-mouth loop-top 32oz. hdpe bottle ($6)
edit: wait I'm drunk a bit more than $6k
http://www.websiteoutlook.com/www.thinktankforums.com
http://www.websiteoutlook.com/www.thinktankforums.com
Bought season 1 of The X-Files. Only $20 at Wally world.
walmart --
duracell battery for my slr ($7)
expensive! :(
duracell battery for my slr ($7)
expensive! :(
good call phi_.
sportsman's warehouse --
smartwool adrenaline hiking medium cushion socks ($18)
smartwool adrenaline hiking medium cushion socks ($1)
smartwool adrenaline hiking light cushion socks ($17)
smartwool adrenaline multi-sport light cushion socks ($1)
sock sale: buy one pair, get a second pair for $1. (virtually 50% off!) :D
smartwool adrenaline hiking medium cushion socks ($18)
smartwool adrenaline hiking medium cushion socks ($1)
smartwool adrenaline hiking light cushion socks ($17)
smartwool adrenaline multi-sport light cushion socks ($1)
sock sale: buy one pair, get a second pair for $1. (virtually 50% off!) :D
I thought that said ttfcentral.co.uk.
awesome, gatz. go go ips
g-sport
500 ml/16 oz. lifeventure lexan bottle
500 ml/16 oz. lifeventure lexan bottle
msu bookstore --
16oz. of golden white gesso ($13)
foam-core miscuts (free)
16oz. of golden white gesso ($13)
foam-core miscuts (free)
Haha, awesome pic
> check out that hand-holding, bek--1/13 sec! :o
Yeah, I'll admit it looks pretty good :P
> check out that hand-holding, bek--1/13 sec! :o
Yeah, I'll admit it looks pretty good :P
rei was having a winter sale, so i was thinking about buying a marmot 0degF down bag. i added it to my cart, but i didn't order it immediately. a couple days later i decided i wanted it, but they had already sold out. :(
today i was shopping on rei, and i added some socks to my cart. there, in my cart, was the sleeping bag still with the discounted price! it said it was on backorder, but that's fine considering the killer price.
i added a couple more things to my cart and applied a coupon code that came available recently. so i got a $250 sleeping bag for $168. :D
rei.com --
marmot never summer +0 down sleeping bag ($168)
smartwool diamond deb socks - pine medium ($18)
smartwool diamond jim socks - earth heather large ($16)
today i was shopping on rei, and i added some socks to my cart. there, in my cart, was the sleeping bag still with the discounted price! it said it was on backorder, but that's fine considering the killer price.
i added a couple more things to my cart and applied a coupon code that came available recently. so i got a $250 sleeping bag for $168. :D
rei.com --
marmot never summer +0 down sleeping bag ($168)
smartwool diamond deb socks - pine medium ($18)
smartwool diamond jim socks - earth heather large ($16)
oh, and i returned my $45 target desk chair. it sucked.
glossy :/
let's see pics
what's the resolution?
what's the resolution?
max res is 1920x1080, which my MacBook can handle luckily. I just ordered it from NewEgg, so I'll take pics once it's here.
whoaaaaa a 16:9 monitor... intense.
kind of nice to have if I ever get an Xbox 360 again, which I probably will.
Getting 1,000 thread count sheets for my new bed with my next paycheck! OPULENT!
haha awesome!
hello, HD porn.
> 16oz. of golden white gesso ($13)
i put a couple coats on three 14" x 20" canvases, and i barely have any gesso left! a pint of gesso goes quickly.
i put a couple coats on three 14" x 20" canvases, and i barely have any gesso left! a pint of gesso goes quickly.
> marmot never summer +0 down sleeping bag ($168)
http://www.wingedleopard.net/lucas/photos/set … er-summer/
http://www.wingedleopard.net/lucas/photos/set … er-summer/
I like the colors.
it's "bonfire/sauce."
how much does it weigh? what are the dimensions?
it's only 600+ fill down, so it's not the lightest thing ever. it's 3.5 lbs.
it's 6' long, 62" at the shoulders, 58" at the hip, 40" at the feet.
it's 6' long, 62" at the shoulders, 58" at the hip, 40" at the feet.
Bought myself a boot knife today, because you aren't a man without 6" of steel in your boot.
I bought some Yuin PK2s from HeadRoom yesterday. excited to hear them!
how does a boot knife affect the mobility of your feet? it seems like it might act like a splint or something.
how does a boot knife affect the mobility of your feet? it seems like it might act like a splint or something.
Boots are pretty loose in the leg so it's not a big deal.
I thought it was illegal in texas to have the blade longer then the width of your hand?
Longer than 5.5" is illegal, double-bladed is illegal.
Fuck laws.
Fuck laws.
It is. Let's go smoke some chiva.
Let's do it!
Bought Rendezvous in Black and Night Has a Thousand Eyes by Cornell Woolrich.
:)
:)
Fuck it, also bought a Lomography Actionsampler Flash . Had one back in the day and I just remembered how fun it was.
nice. have you seen the supersampler?
Yeah, but I've never fooled with it.
got new kicks today, wohoo!
pics pics pics
I bought a thousand dollar suit. :(
I bought a thousand dollar suit. :(
Holy god, nestor. What for?
recruiting / working?
I have three suits, of which two are wearable. One fits a bit too big and the other got really beat up this summer. So I needed a new one. :)
I have three suits, of which two are wearable. One fits a bit too big and the other got really beat up this summer. So I needed a new one. :)
:D awesome
pictures?!
pictures?!
Logitech Z-5500:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_au … &cl=US ,EN
Playstation 3(60Gb Fully compatible):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playstation_3#Re … igurations
iPhone 3g:
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/67797811/dont-eat-yellowsn0w
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_au … &cl=US ,EN
Playstation 3(60Gb Fully compatible):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playstation_3#Re … igurations
iPhone 3g:
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/67797811/dont-eat-yellowsn0w
cool--red shoes! i've always wanted some red ones. i've had blue and green and yellow and more...
marzipan, mmm...
Bought me a shotgun microphone!
Got 4 rolls of Kodak's Vision3 500T in today.
Got 3 Mark Rappaport movies in the mail (courtesy my LA-based friend): Scenic Route (to replace the copy she damaged), Impostors, and Chain Letters.
Got 3 Mark Rappaport movies in the mail (courtesy my LA-based friend): Scenic Route (to replace the copy she damaged), Impostors, and Chain Letters.
Finally got a new battery for my x60.
thank god
Perry Ellis Jacket (reduced from 200)
CK Slim Fit Jeans - Discount
Air Zoom's from Zappos - http://www.zappos.com/images/741/7413281/10942-627434-d.jpg
Puma Socks - Discount
Metal Gear Solid Collection
CK Slim Fit Jeans - Discount
Air Zoom's from Zappos - http://www.zappos.com/images/741/7413281/10942-627434-d.jpg
Puma Socks - Discount
Metal Gear Solid Collection
i got some new gloves for about $15
Silk glove liners.
Balaclava.
I am ready for cold.
Balaclava.
I am ready for cold.
pilot 0.9 mm mechanical pencil
some t-shirts from australia just arrived.
http://omploader.org/vMTZtYQ
http://omploader.org/vMTZtYg
http://omploader.org/vMTZtYw
http://omploader.org/vMTZtYQ
http://omploader.org/vMTZtYg
http://omploader.org/vMTZtYw
amazon.com --
Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack ($10)
Cuisinart CHM-3 Electronic Hand Mixer 3 Speed, White ($30)
Pyrex Smart Essentials 8 Piece Mixing Bowl Set ($20)
Milwaukee 49-17-2100 MK2100 Safety Glasses Clear Anti-Fog ($4)
Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack ($10)
Cuisinart CHM-3 Electronic Hand Mixer 3 Speed, White ($30)
Pyrex Smart Essentials 8 Piece Mixing Bowl Set ($20)
Milwaukee 49-17-2100 MK2100 Safety Glasses Clear Anti-Fog ($4)
got this t-shirt
http://omploader.org/vMWE5ZQ
http://omploader.org/vMWE5ZQ
isn't that a rasp
either way, you better start buying real hard cheeses now
either way, you better start buying real hard cheeses now
bought a bunch of new tapes from digitalis, housecraft, and a bedroom label in the uk
i can't decipher that post.
bhphotovideo.com --
nikon d90 dslr body ($890)
nikkor af 28mm f/2.8d lens ($225)
tiffen 52mm uv filter ($5)
sandisk ultra ii 4gb sdhc card ($20)
nikon d90 dslr body ($890)
nikkor af 28mm f/2.8d lens ($225)
tiffen 52mm uv filter ($5)
sandisk ultra ii 4gb sdhc card ($20)
Two albums from Hospital Productions! (awesome stuff)
DIAPSIQUIR — pacta daemoniarum / crasse
"having already left a strong mark on there two revolutionary double albums on end all life productions, which carry the rare honor of warranting the term avant-garde without regard of following any blueprints, here are the first two demo's by this obscure and controversial french outlaw black metal band known for their decadent activities. pacta daemoniarum was originally released in 1999 and crasse released in 2001 and exhibited twisted, vociferus manic vocals spit on top of complex orchestrated highly distorted chaotic metal. never resting and fully absorbed in the savage, sexually violent, drug-laden nihilism of french subculture."
ASH POOL — saturns slave
"the wait is over. ash pool return with two new tracks of raw black metal from the cold gas of the cosmic crucifixion. blue vinyl."
DIAPSIQUIR — pacta daemoniarum / crasse
"having already left a strong mark on there two revolutionary double albums on end all life productions, which carry the rare honor of warranting the term avant-garde without regard of following any blueprints, here are the first two demo's by this obscure and controversial french outlaw black metal band known for their decadent activities. pacta daemoniarum was originally released in 1999 and crasse released in 2001 and exhibited twisted, vociferus manic vocals spit on top of complex orchestrated highly distorted chaotic metal. never resting and fully absorbed in the savage, sexually violent, drug-laden nihilism of french subculture."
ASH POOL — saturns slave
"the wait is over. ash pool return with two new tracks of raw black metal from the cold gas of the cosmic crucifixion. blue vinyl."
i'd rather have the new kevin drumm.
or the new jason crumer. that man is a noise god. his latest isn't on HOS but his 2008 masterpiece was (ottoman black).
Kevin Drumm is fun stuff, but I've had issues with a lot of noise lately. Been much more into black metal.
But no noise album will top Nicole 12's "Substitute". Just good luck getting it through customs.
But no noise album will top Nicole 12's "Substitute". Just good luck getting it through customs.
ha ha true, dunno if you want to get technical that's more power electronics
BM is good too, i'll check those releases out
BM is good too, i'll check those releases out
6pm.com --
diadora heritage poule blue ocean shoes ($26)
diadora heritage poule blue ocean shoes ($26)
Bought this
amazon.com --
Medicine: For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities, 5th Edition by James A. Wilkerson; Paperback; $16.47
Medicine: For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities, 5th Edition by James A. Wilkerson; Paperback; $16.47
freestylephoto.biz --
(1) Printfile Archival Negative Preservers, (7) strips of (5) 35mm negatives, 25 pack
(1) Printfile Archival Print Preservers, (2) 8x10 prints, 25 pack
(4) Foma Fomapan 400 iso 35mm x 36 exp.
(1) Ilford Hypam Fixer, 5 Liter
(1) Fomabrom VC FB Variant IV 123 8x10, (25) sheets, Velvet Semi-Matte
analog photography is expensive :(
(1) Printfile Archival Negative Preservers, (7) strips of (5) 35mm negatives, 25 pack
(1) Printfile Archival Print Preservers, (2) 8x10 prints, 25 pack
(4) Foma Fomapan 400 iso 35mm x 36 exp.
(1) Ilford Hypam Fixer, 5 Liter
(1) Fomabrom VC FB Variant IV 123 8x10, (25) sheets, Velvet Semi-Matte
analog photography is expensive :(
Got my WD Passport 320GB external HDD, 135mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/3.5 micro.
Got the footprint for my tent! Was kinda nervous about using the tent on anything other than fairly smooth, even terrain because it seems awfully thin. Not a problem now!
Asemi's G1. haha
:)
800 sheets of 24lb 96 brightness 8.5x11" paper for $6.89
Nice.
- gig of RAM for my MacBook to max it out to 2 gigs
- surge strip
- surge strip
all sorts of new clothes today for work.
and new shoes: black leather wingtips and dark brown leather loafers.
and new shoes: black leather wingtips and dark brown leather loafers.
my new suit arrived. charcoal, 2 button, european vents. super 100 italian wool. pants have single reverse pleat with no cuff. not bad for $625.
Vents?
yes that is european/british vents. american vent is a single one on the back.
so you have one?
all of my suits have double vents. i don't like single vented jackets
thank god
nestor: forty vending machine foodstuffs in exchange for one ulysses.
Bought my passport. Ouch.
haha what lr? also, it was forty-five
D:
D:
45 items for a $50 bill
i meant that you had to pay $50 (one ulysses s. grant) for the actual food
i'm jealous that your country has g notes
i'm jealous that your country has g notes
they aren't being printed :(
i didn't have to pay, some guys with a thousand dollars in change (actually) did.
i didn't have to pay, some guys with a thousand dollars in change (actually) did.
my comment was anticipatory. :/
$100 worth
two 250gb seagate drives
one molex splitter
one sata cable
switching from raid0 to raid10 this weekend.
one molex splitter
one sata cable
switching from raid0 to raid10 this weekend.
* Three international stamps, NOK 36.
* Huge döner kebab, NOK 60: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Döner_kebab#Norway
* Farris lime, NOK 11.
* Parker Vector blue ballpoint, NOK 69: http://www.parkerpen.com/en/discovery/product/vector
* Faber Castell natural rubber eraser, NOK 9: http://www.faber-castell.de/11453/Products/Pe … bene3.aspx
* Huge döner kebab, NOK 60: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Döner_kebab#Norway
* Farris lime, NOK 11.
* Parker Vector blue ballpoint, NOK 69: http://www.parkerpen.com/en/discovery/product/vector
* Faber Castell natural rubber eraser, NOK 9: http://www.faber-castell.de/11453/Products/Pe … bene3.aspx
I bought a vanilla donut today. With sprinkles.
It was delicious.
It was delicious.
"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" by Jane Austen and Grahame-Smith for a friend.
A Lanakai LU-21C Concert Ukulele ;D
some Olukai flip flops
pair of jeans
3 t-shirts
A Lanakai LU-21C Concert Ukulele ;D
some Olukai flip flops
pair of jeans
3 t-shirts
Three yellow apples, two mangos, one papaya and a jar of Norwegian laurel honey.
yum
Mango with honey was especially good. The mango was sooooo ripe.
4 cheese and tomato pizzas for 99p each (uk)
another year of thinktankforums.com ($12 @ joker.com), another year of wingedleopard.net (idem).
amazon.com --
pinzon butter keeper ($10)
amazon.com --
pinzon butter keeper ($10)
Alright. That butter keeper baffles me.
Weasley....mmmmmmmmpizza
> That butter keeper baffles me.
you've never seen them before? i think they're pretty popular in europe.
you've never seen them before? i think they're pretty popular in europe.
they're pretty popular in canada too apparently :)
i guess it's the same thing as electric kettles. the technology just isn't there yet.
yeah, maybe. i have one of those too--the braun wk200b! i'd trade a microwave for it any day.
We just have a jar for butter.
I've seen it in the Netherlands, but not often ... I've seen it a couple of times in Germany though ... Guess it's more popular over there...
Not all of Europe is the same you know ;-)
Not all of Europe is the same you know ;-)
amazon.com --
flaubert, madame bovary, bantam ($5.95)
freestylephoto.biz --
arista - vc rc semi-matte 5x7", 100 sheets ($15.99)
kodak - porta 400vc 35mm x 36exp. ($6.39)
kodak - ektar 100 35mm x 36exp. ($4.49)
bhphotovideo.com --
print file - storage box, black, 5.5x7.5x2.5" ($11.95)
print file - drop-front metal-edge storage box, black, 4x6x4.5" ($9.95)
print file - polypropylene presentation pocket with 1/16" lip, 5x7", 6mil, qty 100 ($9.95)
print file - polypropylene presentation pocket with 1/16" lip, 4x6", 6mil, qty 100 ($6.50)
flaubert, madame bovary, bantam ($5.95)
freestylephoto.biz --
arista - vc rc semi-matte 5x7", 100 sheets ($15.99)
kodak - porta 400vc 35mm x 36exp. ($6.39)
kodak - ektar 100 35mm x 36exp. ($4.49)
bhphotovideo.com --
print file - storage box, black, 5.5x7.5x2.5" ($11.95)
print file - drop-front metal-edge storage box, black, 4x6x4.5" ($9.95)
print file - polypropylene presentation pocket with 1/16" lip, 5x7", 6mil, qty 100 ($9.95)
print file - polypropylene presentation pocket with 1/16" lip, 4x6", 6mil, qty 100 ($6.50)
those storage boxes look kinda sketchy :-\ but at least they have reinforced corners!
how do they look sketchy?
regardless of sketchiness, i need to quit shopping on ambien. i really need to quit doing everything except sleeping while on ambien. :(
i shouldn't be buying things online when i'm having a hard time comprehending what i'm buying--
regardless of sketchiness, i need to quit shopping on ambien. i really need to quit doing everything except sleeping while on ambien. :(
i shouldn't be buying things online when i'm having a hard time comprehending what i'm buying--
Pink toothbrush and pink tube of toothpaste.
> how do they look sketchy?
I foresee corner rippage on the open areas
I foresee corner rippage on the open areas
i'm not sure what that means. maybe you can explain it in person sometime. you still need to check out my prints anyway! or maybe they'll remain my secret forever! (no one has seen them except me.)
Oh, now I get the secrets comment.
Haglöfs Dual Jacket, NOK 399: http://www.addnature.com/product.asp?pf_id=HA … UALJKT_S08
I bet you got the black one
The store only had blue and red ones. The red were all too small, so I got the blue one.
That's the one I was hoping for, anyway. :)
:D
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http://www.amazon.com/Amulet-Roberto-Bolano/dp/0811217469/
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http://www.amazon.com/Aleph-Biblioteca-Jorge- … 500425998/
http://www.amazon.com/Amulet-Roberto-Bolano/dp/0811217469/
http://www.amazon.com/Pista-Hielo-Spanish-Rob … 432211753/
http://www.amazon.com/Ficciones-Esenciales-Sp … 061565377/
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BORGES!
Yes... never read anything by him, but it should be great, right?
He is great.
This weekend I bought a polaroid camera at a yard sale for $2. Included was an unopened box of film, 9 years expired.
There was also, apparently, already a sheet of film in it, but it didn't come out looking like anything.
I'm excited to see if it works! Always wanted an old polaroid to mess with.
There was also, apparently, already a sheet of film in it, but it didn't come out looking like anything.
I'm excited to see if it works! Always wanted an old polaroid to mess with.
:o
:o indeed
haha 20 hours from the post saying you wanted it.. impressive
haha. I've wanted it for a long time now. I've been getting a lot of urges the last few months to buy it..
dude! yes!
> This weekend I bought a polaroid camera at a yard sale for $2. Included was an unopened box of film, 9 years expired.
Camera works great! Film was pretty far gone at the top of the pack but actually started making recognizable (though strange-looking) images half-way through :D
Camera works great! Film was pretty far gone at the top of the pack but actually started making recognizable (though strange-looking) images half-way through :D
Scans, Etrangere?
I don't have my own scanner. :(
But I'll take some digital photos of them to post until I do!
But I'll take some digital photos of them to post until I do!
hello thar
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Wrong thread?
How did I even do that...
heh bh is in my city... i can go down there and buy used lenses and haggle in person with them =P
I seriously doubt you can haggle with b&h.
(but I've still got jealous eyes)
(but I've still got jealous eyes)
No. You not only can, you should. They are jewish. Hacidic Jewish. Thus being closed in the month of October, but also... THEY LOVE to haggle. If you don't they will hate you.
i wanna haggle with some jews
new lenses for all.. yeah!!
Just bought a Apple Developer Connection Student Account ...
i'm going to pick this up in seattle. :D
You don't want me to?
if you go and i don't, then sure, that would be great.
Bought lots of stuff today:
Leatherman Skeletool
Recta DP6 compass
Several DVDs, best buy being the Godard collection for 45 eurio (12 DVD's).
Book: Where there is no doctor.
Knot handbook
Inka pen
Shirts, underwear
Leatherman Skeletool
Recta DP6 compass
Several DVDs, best buy being the Godard collection for 45 eurio (12 DVD's).
Book: Where there is no doctor.
Knot handbook
Inka pen
Shirts, underwear
HEMA underwear? :D
I went to Eindhoven to get some more yesterday. Today: A pen and a box of 65 nibs for € 6 (original offer was € 7) total at the floh markt here in Berlin.
I went to Eindhoven to get some more yesterday. Today: A pen and a box of 65 nibs for € 6 (original offer was € 7) total at the floh markt here in Berlin.
Pack o smokes.
YUMMY MOTHERFUCKERS
YUMMY
YUMMY MOTHERFUCKERS
YUMMY
> HEMA underwear
hema sells gender-specific undies. bluet, i would have expected better from you.
hema sells gender-specific undies. bluet, i would have expected better from you.
mind blown
ordered the new natural snow buildings 3xlp 2xcd for 46 gbp
I need to buy sun glasses ... but none ever fit because of the shape of my nose... the glasses always ride way too high because i have a bump in the middle...
thinking i might get stuck getting aviators or something... thoughts?
thinking i might get stuck getting aviators or something... thoughts?
can't go too wrong with wayfarers, that's what i rock
yeah, I have wayfarer ripoffs. best sunglasses style.
I bought some raybans.
caravans I think...
caravans I think...
a 15 week subscription to the wall street journal for $35. i was a print subscriber for over a year, and i miss it now.
the real deal
the real deal
ugh mainstream financial journalism
$35 isn't bad at all though.
$35 isn't bad at all though.
a local grocer (town and country foods) was selling all flavors of rockstar for $1 each, individually, no limit. this is amazing because if you buy a 24-pack from costco, they cost about $1.16 each. so you buy them one-by-one at a price lower than costco's. /o/
the sale ends tonight. i just cleaned them out on the original flavor (there were only 13 left). there's a ton of the other flavors, but i just bought one of the citrus ones (i've avoided all but the original, so i don't know how good they are).
they also had aseptic liters of organic half and half for $1--i bought four. and they had single-servings of organic cream cheese for $0.10--i bought twenty.
/o/
the sale ends tonight. i just cleaned them out on the original flavor (there were only 13 left). there's a ton of the other flavors, but i just bought one of the citrus ones (i've avoided all but the original, so i don't know how good they are).
they also had aseptic liters of organic half and half for $1--i bought four. and they had single-servings of organic cream cheese for $0.10--i bought twenty.
/o/
> $35 isn't bad at all though.
it's less than $0.40 per paper! i really do enjoy reading it at breakfast, too. i'm eager to get my first copy on friday. :D
it's less than $0.40 per paper! i really do enjoy reading it at breakfast, too. i'm eager to get my first copy on friday. :D
Bought SoundMagic PL30 earphones the other day.
cool.
I bought some used books in Montreal.
Summer 1966 edition of Partisan Review
Durruti: The People Armed by Abel Paz
The Spanish Cockpit by Borkenau (Orwell reviewed this and said it was good, and I don't trust anyone more than Orwell about the Spanish Civil War)
Black Boy by Richard Wright (novel/auto-bio)
Summer 1966 edition of Partisan Review
Durruti: The People Armed by Abel Paz
The Spanish Cockpit by Borkenau (Orwell reviewed this and said it was good, and I don't trust anyone more than Orwell about the Spanish Civil War)
Black Boy by Richard Wright (novel/auto-bio)
i missed posting things found in the wsj on ttf!
i just bought a 12-week student subscription to the economist for $20. wsj alone wasn't cutting it.
i also got a monthly-recurring subscription to the shitty local paper ($13/month) with 4 weeks free.
i also got a monthly-recurring subscription to the shitty local paper ($13/month) with 4 weeks free.
Bought a couple propeller boards today and an atmega328...
i WILL make this led display refresh faster... come hell or high water.
i WILL make this led display refresh faster... come hell or high water.
> a 12-week student subscription to the economist for $20
where did you get this deal? i can only find the full-year one for $77 and i'm honestly not sure that i want it for an entire year
where did you get this deal? i can only find the full-year one for $77 and i'm honestly not sure that i want it for an entire year
there's a tab on top of this page labeled "student subscriptions"
i just bought lucasreddinger.com.
a $50 used french textbook for a class i'm not even receiving a grade in because i have the old edition which is different enough to make it useless.
(run on, sentence, run on.)
(run on, sentence, run on.)
Bed and satin bedsheets.
:o
satin
...which color?
...which color?
you are ridiculously lovable sometimes.
:)
bought sony mdr-v6 headphones.
i paid an extra $767.10 in tuition just so i can qualify for student loans and defer my current loans. :/
i've been avoiding my posting about my tangibles in this thread, but here's one:
i got a pair of chaco z/2 unaweep in bluesteel for $57 at an end-of-season sale yesterday. they're heavy but amazing otherwise. they should last for five years. /o/
http://www.zappos.com/chaco-z-2-unaweep-bluesteel
i got a pair of chaco z/2 unaweep in bluesteel for $57 at an end-of-season sale yesterday. they're heavy but amazing otherwise. they should last for five years. /o/
http://www.zappos.com/chaco-z-2-unaweep-bluesteel
Just bought my first car today :)
whoa, exciting! what is it?
:o nice
oooh, I like it. take some pictures of yours?
I'll get it next thursday :)
I bought a dl585
Jacket, pants and coat.
Cool, andre!
I bought two sweaters this afternoon. I will stay warm this winter if it kills me.
I bought two sweaters this afternoon. I will stay warm this winter if it kills me.
nice
i like sweaters
i like sweaters
This jacket, and these pants: http://ciew.wingedleopard.net/2/10/554
i like the jacket and what i can see of the pants (feel free to take a more detailed picture).
was the jacket new? how much did it cost?
was the jacket new? how much did it cost?
a classy argyle sweater-vest and a redbull cola!
All the clothes were used. The pants cost NOK 150. The jacket and coat were 249 and 295, I think.
I think bsdlite needs pics for proofs.
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just bought a white IdeaPad s10-2 this morning.
> http://www.zuttonet.com/share/092709_03.jpg
Yes! I am totally impressed you came through for me. And I fully appreciate the horrendous photoshopping. :D
Yes! I am totally impressed you came through for me. And I fully appreciate the horrendous photoshopping. :D
my birthday present from my parents. they just said get whatever and they would reimburse me!
got it with the N280 processor. $15 extra for .06 extra ghz.
got it with the N280 processor. $15 extra for .06 extra ghz.
where did you buy it?
$300 in train tickets to montreal.. going for pop montreal music fest wed - saturday!
bought it from the lenovo site. slight customization ability there (just able to pick different processor, color, warranty and software)
> $300 in train tickets to montreal.. going for pop montreal music fest wed - saturday!
Who are you going for?
Who are you going for?
The only one I know is Butthole Surfers. Eep.
Looks like you're going to be busy!
Looks like you're going to be busy!
Wish I had the cash to hit up nuit blanche in toronto this weekend.
last year rocked.
last year rocked.
A scarf and some nigger-ink.
uhm n-bombs like wooooah
Rofl
i think you meant "tinta negro," bluet.
I modernized the term. :)
I bought:
bloom county collected works
book on history of Guinness
two t-shirts off woot shirts
creative re-use book that my mp3 grenade is featured in.
bloom county collected works
book on history of Guinness
two t-shirts off woot shirts
creative re-use book that my mp3 grenade is featured in.
Socks!
cool. pictures?
> cool. pictures?
When I migrate my 365 pics.
At the Detektivbyrån concert I bought their Wermland album (on vinyl because I figured there'd already be CD rips on What and Waffles). I don't have a gramophone, but if I get one, I'll make a rip and upload it to What and Waffles. At least I got to give them money. :)
When I migrate my 365 pics.
At the Detektivbyrån concert I bought their Wermland album (on vinyl because I figured there'd already be CD rips on What and Waffles). I don't have a gramophone, but if I get one, I'll make a rip and upload it to What and Waffles. At least I got to give them money. :)
More books!
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http://www.amazon.com/Zoli-Novel-Colum-McCann … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Underground-Everymans-L … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Ever … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Punishment-Everymans-Li … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Stone-novel-Abr … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Night-Novel-Kurt … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Azorno-Directions-Paper … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Atlas-Novel-David … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Part-World-Robert-Lopez … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Let-Great-World-Spin-No … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Zoli-Novel-Colum-McCann … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Underground-Everymans-L … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Ever … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Punishment-Everymans-Li … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Stone-novel-Abr … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Night-Novel-Kurt … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Azorno-Directions-Paper … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Atlas-Novel-David … amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Part-World-Robert-Lopez … amp;sr=1-1
I just went to the store to get some candy. Inside the store, I realized I'd forgotten my wallet at home, so all the money I had available was a NOK 50 note in my notebook (kept there for emergencies like this). I ended up buying a bar of chocolate filled with fruits, and a box of grapes. There are three reasons why:
1. I had already been to the store twice earlier today. The first time I bought one thing, and the second time I bought three things. So naturally, I had to buy two things this time.
2. The two things I bought had a total cost of NOK 50.
3. I like the things I bought (least important of all the reasons).
1. I had already been to the store twice earlier today. The first time I bought one thing, and the second time I bought three things. So naturally, I had to buy two things this time.
2. The two things I bought had a total cost of NOK 50.
3. I like the things I bought (least important of all the reasons).
:)
were the grapes dried? or is norway just weird and sells boxes of fresh fruit?
were the grapes dried? or is norway just weird and sells boxes of fresh fruit?
They were fresh.
cool story bro!
target:
four bags of dum dum pops for $0.62 each
two 12-packs of coke for $2.75 each
arbys:
two cherry turnovers
two beef and cheddars
($3.56 total with coupons, even though the coupon total was $4.97)
four bags of dum dum pops for $0.62 each
two 12-packs of coke for $2.75 each
arbys:
two cherry turnovers
two beef and cheddars
($3.56 total with coupons, even though the coupon total was $4.97)
Jesus, that's the path to waking up in a mexican jail with your hands covered in blood and the still wet worm of a tequila bottle wriggling in your now full beard.
:D
last night i was working on my thesis until 4 a.m. eating dum dums and drinking taster's choice (nescafe).
nescafe is extremely mexican, too! :D
last night i was working on my thesis until 4 a.m. eating dum dums and drinking taster's choice (nescafe).
nescafe is extremely mexican, too! :D
I was eating lunch... and I saw the droid was released today. So I jumped ship from the iphone camp.
this page says it only costs $150 for current users to upgrade. so i logged in, and checkout says $200 for the phone, plus they make me buy a data plan for at least an additional $24/month. fuck that
Can't wait for the Nokia N900. I bought it back in September, but it's getting released nov. 14th.
Well I had an iphone rev one... and I dropped it last week and the volume button on the side got jammed in the down position. No way to override it either... it works even on the lock screen.
Kinda a huge design flaw in the phone... and when the button is jammed up... it makes it impossible to use.
So I figured... that was a sign from the heavens. I'll post something in the technology forum about this thing as I develop an opinion.
Kinda a huge design flaw in the phone... and when the button is jammed up... it makes it impossible to use.
So I figured... that was a sign from the heavens. I'll post something in the technology forum about this thing as I develop an opinion.
I'll do the same with my Nokia N900. I already have an ambition to port the nike iPod sports kit.
i bought a bunch of screws on dealextreme.com. it took two weeks to get here.
they wrote "gift" on the customs slip. what a sketchy company. but hey, it's cheap!
they wrote "gift" on the customs slip. what a sketchy company. but hey, it's cheap!
Bought one of those ibm thinkpad keyboards... a friend has been using one for a while now... they are crazy useful for shelves under wall mounted lcds.
awesome.
Kinda hoping the shoe store I bought my current shoes at didn't close... I wanna buy another pair...
Such great freaking shoes... however nearing the end of their useful life.
Such great freaking shoes... however nearing the end of their useful life.
> Such great freaking shoes...
Details, details!
Details, details!
I ended up spending a hundred bucks on toys for tots this year...
I figure hell, right now I ain't broke.
I figure hell, right now I ain't broke.
$161.70 on a book and 20 prints for my senior critique and show and it's all set! I'm fucking invincible.
nice
as for me.. i've almost maxed out my visa card
as for me.. i've almost maxed out my visa card
:-o
I am bleeding... I am not invincible. I envy you.
I got my perfect tripod setup at a local store this afternoon! The total was $275 (after instant rebates) for these legs and this head
HAPPY!
HAPPY!
heh having B&H in my city is both awesome... and horrible.... awesome for every month but october...
horrible throughout october as every single camera shop in the city is closed observing jewish holidays... basically back to back all month long ( depending on the jewish calendar )
horrible throughout october as every single camera shop in the city is closed observing jewish holidays... basically back to back all month long ( depending on the jewish calendar )
I got two towels for the price of one today! :D
SF bags
VN2418 $42.00 -SleeveCase-
-Vertical-
-No Flap-
-Size 24-18--
Make:-Lenovo-
Model:-12"-
Battery:-9-cell
WLZZLD $19.00 -Wallet-
-Leather-
-Lead-
i know, i am just a Lucas knock off.
VN2418 $42.00 -SleeveCase-
-Vertical-
-No Flap-
-Size 24-18--
Make:-Lenovo-
Model:-12"-
Battery:-9-cell
WLZZLD $19.00 -Wallet-
-Leather-
-Lead-
i know, i am just a Lucas knock off.
haha--nice. i love the wallet. i expect it to last the rest of my life.
the sleeve is great, too, but i didn't shell out the money for one.
the sleeve is great, too, but i didn't shell out the money for one.
waterfield makes the best sleevecases!
I have had one for literally every laptop I've owned.
Moro! <3
already? fuck. i gotta get on this train!
escali primo digital scale in metallic for $25 shipped.
WhiBal pocket white balance card kit for $30 shipped.
this might be a silly purchase. but i've been doing lots of product shots lately, and i would have appreciated a guaranteed-neutral target.
this might be a silly purchase. but i've been doing lots of product shots lately, and i would have appreciated a guaranteed-neutral target.
new glasses, c$580 shipped (offset by insurance that will cover about c$250).
paul smith - butler
http://bit.ly/6Uvt23
paul smith - butler
http://bit.ly/6Uvt23
eye glasses? medical/optical insurance?
or scotch glasses and renter's insurance?
or scotch glasses and renter's insurance?
eye glasses :)
There's a blood orange sapling at my work on sale for $30. It will be mine.
hm.
108 Snickers ice cream bars.
wow, that seems a bit.......excessive
New shoes: Airpower Boots P3
Can you spell "Diabetes" bluet?
When bluet loves things, he doesn't mess around!
...hey what happened to flaxen-haired maiden?
The Snickers ice cream bars aren't just for me.
I don't know what happened to her. Haven't heard from her since last year.
I don't know what happened to her. Haven't heard from her since last year.
i guess you didn't love her.
i just ordered a whole latté love package deal:
gaggia classic and rancilio rocky doserless for $693.40 shipped.
i usually avoid posting on ttf about my large purchases, but i'm very excited about this!
gaggia classic and rancilio rocky doserless for $693.40 shipped.
i usually avoid posting on ttf about my large purchases, but i'm very excited about this!
wow... your own espresso machine... that's hardcore.
wicked.
i recently sold my 2.5-year-old black gaggia mdf to my dad for $175.
i've been wanting to upgrade my grinder for two years. i hate dosers, and now that the rocky is available in a doserless version, i fell in love with it.
today i made a pot of coffee using my chemex and pre-ground beans. absolutely no bloom and awful flavor. i immediately called whole latté love and ordered that package. i was stunned to learn how important a recent (within 20 seconds) and proper (uniform) grind is.
i've been wanting to upgrade my grinder for two years. i hate dosers, and now that the rocky is available in a doserless version, i fell in love with it.
today i made a pot of coffee using my chemex and pre-ground beans. absolutely no bloom and awful flavor. i immediately called whole latté love and ordered that package. i was stunned to learn how important a recent (within 20 seconds) and proper (uniform) grind is.
(1) APC SUA750, $195
(1) 1.5 ft IEC320 C13 to NEMA 5-15P power cord, $1.30
(2) 1 ft NEMA 5-15R to NEMA 5-15P power cord, $1.99
(1) 1.5 ft IEC320 C13 to NEMA 5-15P power cord, $1.30
(2) 1 ft NEMA 5-15R to NEMA 5-15P power cord, $1.99
i bought that UPS from warehouse deals by amazon, which seemed sketchy. but i guess it's legit. they gave me free amazon prime shipping.
http://www.warehousedeals.com/APC-SUA750/M/B00024VT6I.htm
http://www.warehousedeals.com/APC-SUA750/M/B00024VT6I.htm
Why buy an UPS ... ?
because power in the u.s. is unreliable. i like to keep my file systems clean.
i think i can sell my current ups for about $40 on craigslist.
Really? How often do you have outages?
There were 4 brown-outs here yesterday! First electric issue in nearly a month!
haha..
i'd say at least six per year, here, cs
i'd say at least six per year, here, cs
Wow ... That sucks ... I had no problems getting uptime of more then a year on my home server ...
I think I have a power outage once every 2 or 3 years ... I think the last time it was when the Apache Heli flew against some powerlines ...
I think I have a power outage once every 2 or 3 years ... I think the last time it was when the Apache Heli flew against some powerlines ...
hahaha
A pair of M-77 military boots and seven pairs of merino wool socks. Getting ready for spring!
I bought three fairly sizeable VFDs.
I bought an "international edition" of a theory of computation book. It costs ~$120 at amazon and I payed $13 for it (plus $20 of shipping, which is about the same price of shipping to Brazil at Amazon). The thing will come from India. Unless this is printed on toilet paper, I'll only go for the international editions from now on...
Nothing sticks it to the man quite like out and out theft =P
?
it cheats the publisher and author out of (most of their) monopoly rents
As far as I know these editions are made by the same publishers. They're just cheap versions intended for third-world countries (I believe you cannot sell one of those in the US). I don't think there's any cheating here.
well, publishers have monopolies on their products. they price discriminate by charging different prices for different demands (i.e., in different countries). by subverting their domestic price, you are cheating them out of their monopoly rents (e.g., economic profits, or obscene accounting profits).
to be fair, it's probably a KALDOR-HICKS IMPROVEMENT (source).
To be fair, I'm in the third world too :P
I would call it "Getting a fair price" instead of "Cheating them out of their monopoly rents".
sorry about the connotation that the word "cheat" carries. it was a purely positive evaluation.
bought a waterfield sleevecase for my x301. ordered it on friday and it was here today. I love them.
Ordered one of these today: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.30573
After seeing one in person and the article on hackaday about the upgrade to 100mhz... I figure it's well worth the cash and having a portable o-scope would be hella cool.
After seeing one in person and the article on hackaday about the upgrade to 100mhz... I figure it's well worth the cash and having a portable o-scope would be hella cool.
http://hackaday.com/2010/03/10/50mhz-to-100mh … onversion/ The thread linked to is a fascinating read...
I remember building a band pass filter with butterworth response in college. I actually encased it inside of a Mrs Butterworth bottle... which btw fits a solderless breadboard PERFECTLY.
Ran VCC and GND to her tits, leds to her eyes for effect, and signal in on mouth signal out... tail.
My lab teacher said "Oh I loved that movie". Pretty sure she confused Mrs Doubtfire for Mrs Butterworth, that's my hope anyways.
I remember building a band pass filter with butterworth response in college. I actually encased it inside of a Mrs Butterworth bottle... which btw fits a solderless breadboard PERFECTLY.
Ran VCC and GND to her tits, leds to her eyes for effect, and signal in on mouth signal out... tail.
My lab teacher said "Oh I loved that movie". Pretty sure she confused Mrs Doubtfire for Mrs Butterworth, that's my hope anyways.
cool.
p.s. i didn't know that dx sold such pricey items.
p.s. i didn't know that dx sold such pricey items.
I bought a girly print shirt, despite it being something I don't usually wear.
I couldn't decide between two additional cartoon shirts, so I didn't get either of them. But now I regret it. :(
I couldn't decide between two additional cartoon shirts, so I didn't get either of them. But now I regret it. :(
Hey listen, if you can't figure out which shirt you like, just don't wear one.
Nny speaks the truth. Take a pic too.
OH ok. Great solution. I'll do that.
P.S. I canceled the shirt order...I'm too stingy these days.
P.S. I canceled the shirt order...I'm too stingy these days.
Lol. So no shirt? :)
Toplessness is legal in NYC. Just an FYI.
really? hm
On a whim and a horrendous blast to my bank account I won't soon recover from I bout some gen 3 night vision goggles.
I am so going night biking on the playa at burning man.
I am so going night biking on the playa at burning man.
Holy shit NNY. +1 for using playa!
ASUS eeePC. :)
i went crazy with the rei sale. i recently sold my jetboil stove, so i needed a new cooking setup. also, i want a single rope for gym and sport climbing.
mammut supersafe 10.2mm by 60m dry rope ($195)
bd neutrino carabiners (3 @ $5)
msr dragonfly stove ($90)
msr 11 fl. oz. fuel bottle ($15)
rei titanium pot and cup set ($38)
rei long titanium spoon ($7)
superfeet blue insoles ($28)
smartwool socks
mammut supersafe 10.2mm by 60m dry rope ($195)
bd neutrino carabiners (3 @ $5)
msr dragonfly stove ($90)
msr 11 fl. oz. fuel bottle ($15)
rei titanium pot and cup set ($38)
rei long titanium spoon ($7)
superfeet blue insoles ($28)
smartwool socks
i've got an msr dragonfly. wicked fast boils, legit.
I bought two things from the sale:
1. Marmot Angel Fire sleeping bag - $155
2. Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus sleeping pad - $67
1. Marmot Angel Fire sleeping bag - $155
2. Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus sleeping pad - $67
I bought a new DAC and phono stage for my stereo.
two folf discs
i want to buy Suzuki Bandit surely not from Amazon
Those are probably the most bipolar revisions I've ever seen.
my sleeping setup:
* rei lite-core 1.5 self-inflating pad
* marmot sawtooth 15F sleeping bag
* cocoon ripstop silk mummy liner
no tent still!
* rei lite-core 1.5 self-inflating pad
* marmot sawtooth 15F sleeping bag
* cocoon ripstop silk mummy liner
no tent still!
http://www.amazon.com/sthof-Grand-7-Inch-Cook … mp;sr=1-15
bought this for my new sushi job.. works great and I love the feel of it in my hand. nice weight and sharp as hell. I sharpen it every day before I work and it cuts like butter. A little deep (as in length from the top of the knife to the knife edge) for a sushi knife I think, but it works well enough, at least for cutting rolls, not sashimi.
works amazing for chopping veggies and normal day to day cooking stuff, if you are good about keeping it healthy and sharp... and clean!
recommended!
bought this for my new sushi job.. works great and I love the feel of it in my hand. nice weight and sharp as hell. I sharpen it every day before I work and it cuts like butter. A little deep (as in length from the top of the knife to the knife edge) for a sushi knife I think, but it works well enough, at least for cutting rolls, not sashimi.
works amazing for chopping veggies and normal day to day cooking stuff, if you are good about keeping it healthy and sharp... and clean!
recommended!
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nice. they make pretty great kitchen knives.
i'm thinking about buying this all-clad set. thoughts?
It's expensive.
but it will last a lifetime!
> I bought a new DAC and phono stage for my stereo.
what did you get?
what did you get?
werd on the bike fenders. gonna have to make my bike california street legal.
i need to buy one of these
http://starbucks.mirror.waffleimages.com/file … e614eb.jpg
http://starbucks.mirror.waffleimages.com/file … e614eb.jpg
i like my holes pulled open, too
<3 goatse
bought this pad at the beginning of july for $84.50; three days ago, i get an rei catalog in the mail saying it will be on sale for $55.99 from aug 27-30.
they won't credit the price difference. so i return it before the sale and rebuy it today.
how is that less costly for rei?! they now have my used pad (that they can't resell) and i've a new pad that they can no longer sell to someone else during the sale period.
p.s. why would you send people a catalog with sale prices in it before the sale starts? it has to encourage behavior like mine. although, i could have just bought another one during the sale and returned it for the non-sale price using my old receipt after the sale.
p.p.s. i wonder if i return an item currently on sale using a receipt denoting a higher price. which price will rei refund?
they won't credit the price difference. so i return it before the sale and rebuy it today.
how is that less costly for rei?! they now have my used pad (that they can't resell) and i've a new pad that they can no longer sell to someone else during the sale period.
p.s. why would you send people a catalog with sale prices in it before the sale starts? it has to encourage behavior like mine. although, i could have just bought another one during the sale and returned it for the non-sale price using my old receipt after the sale.
p.p.s. i wonder if i return an item currently on sale using a receipt denoting a higher price. which price will rei refund?
receipt price.
i should have made the return and the purchase at the same time, then. and then shit on the counter.
:)
haha, next best thing: i made the return on day 0, then the repurchase on day 1 with the same cashier.
I have to say, I have still never experienced self-inflation from my self-inflating pad.
Have you?
Have you?
s/bag/pad/ ?
a little, but not much.
a little, but not much.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product … rchID=4006
I'm not sure how well that'll link, but that's the one I use (in small, though, just for extra padding along my torso) and it's always self-inflated beautifully.
I'm not sure how well that'll link, but that's the one I use (in small, though, just for extra padding along my torso) and it's always self-inflated beautifully.
Maybe mine is defective. I have had to blow it up every time.
the therm-a-rests i use when camping claim to be self inflating, and kind of are, but you always have to blow it up a bit if you want to make sure you dont wake up with a rock jabbing you in the side.
i blow the shit out of my pad... maybe it would inflate if i let it lie long enough with the cap open. fuck that noise, i ain't got time for that shit.
yea
yea yea yea
yea yea yea
i bought a po box because my landlord, for some reason, refuses to give me the key to my mailbox at my apartment building.
weird.
what i found weirder is the post office does not accept credit/debit cards that say SEE I.D on the back. this seems very insecure, as i was watching the customers in front of me, they don't ask to verify that the person giving you the card is actually the card holder. am i crazy in thinking that, when followed, SEE I.D is safer than actually signing the card?
It does say "Not valid unless signed by cardholder" (or something similar) ...
yeah, i was gonna say something similar. maybe they are just sticking to the rules for liability reasons.
good for the post office. I hate that 'see id' crap.
its not like anyone even checks anyways. i get maybe 1 out of 10 that checks. what i do like are the places that ask for the billing zip code.
Yeah, all the places around here ask for the billing zip code ... I don't recall ever being asked to furnish my ID when using my card, except when I went to LA. They were utter bastards about it EVERY TIME.
> what i found weirder is the post office does not accept credit/debit cards that say SEE I.D on the back.
The post office on Bozeman's campus doesn't accept cards at all.
The post office on Bozeman's campus doesn't accept cards at all.
to be fair, it's a contract postal unit
photo shopping spree!
B+W 52mm UV MC Filter, $38.50
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Lens, $119.95
SanDisk 8GB Extreme SDHC Card, $69.95
Nikon SB-600 Flash, $219.95
B+W 52mm UV MC Filter, $38.50
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Lens, $119.95
SanDisk 8GB Extreme SDHC Card, $69.95
Nikon SB-600 Flash, $219.95
I quite like my skeletool
That Skeletool is pretty cool looking. I need my scissors, though.
I got a Skeletool too, I like it.
Supertool over here.
what color, bluet?
Same as in the picture on Leatherman's website.
2 "CONCENTRA SPOT R50" light bulbs, replacing the one that blew two months ago.
A hairbrush with a star on it.
Some Chun Mee tea.
A drip-free carafe.
Six tumbler glasses.
A stainless steel measuring spoon.
A sieve.
A Philips HD4685 water kettle with temperature setting.
A 3 meter extension cord.
An assortment box.
A tea box.
5 hair bands.
A bottle of dish washing soap.
A dish washing brush.
A hairbrush with a star on it.
Some Chun Mee tea.
A drip-free carafe.
Six tumbler glasses.
A stainless steel measuring spoon.
A sieve.
A Philips HD4685 water kettle with temperature setting.
A 3 meter extension cord.
An assortment box.
A tea box.
5 hair bands.
A bottle of dish washing soap.
A dish washing brush.
A chair for my desk. 2 gigs of pc3200 ddr ram, a vga cable.
I need a floor lamp. Might build it.
I need a floor lamp. Might build it.
You put your desk on a chair? That seems fairly unstable.
Yes but at least the desk is comfortable now.
That is the funniest thing I've ever read.
hahaha
finally bought a turntable! dual 1228. pic: http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/sk8todd/dsc_0044_028.jpg
Nice! Geez you were looking for one ages ago. What are you gonna play for its virgin go-'round?
I feel like an ass for playing a crappy old punk 7" on a nice vintage setup but I'll probably play chumbawamba - revolution.
I think that's legit. If I ever end up using mine, I'll play the only record I have: Michael Jackson - Thriller
thriller ftw.
White tea,
heamphone amplifier,
flowers,
grapefruit juice.
heamphone amplifier,
flowers,
grapefruit juice.
valet box (with 10% off coupon)
light gray suit (with 20% off coupon)
striped pink shirt (free with coupon)
striped blue shirt (free with coupon)
striped tangerine shirt, no back pleat, contrast collar and cuffs ($55 shipped)
breakfast (via amazon prime)
lunch (via amazon prime)
dinner (via amazon prime)
plum duvet ($99.95 doesn't qualify for free shipping on $100 orders)
citrus peeler ($0.75 to qualify for the free shipping. to be useful with blood oranges!)
all-clad turner and ladle (via amazon prime)
thinktankforum.com domain ($64 through snapnames.com, the worst website on earth)
and a couple surprise presents for a friend :)
how's that for a shopping spree?
light gray suit (with 20% off coupon)
striped pink shirt (free with coupon)
striped blue shirt (free with coupon)
striped tangerine shirt, no back pleat, contrast collar and cuffs ($55 shipped)
breakfast (via amazon prime)
lunch (via amazon prime)
dinner (via amazon prime)
plum duvet ($99.95 doesn't qualify for free shipping on $100 orders)
citrus peeler ($0.75 to qualify for the free shipping. to be useful with blood oranges!)
all-clad turner and ladle (via amazon prime)
thinktankforum.com domain ($64 through snapnames.com, the worst website on earth)
and a couple surprise presents for a friend :)
how's that for a shopping spree?
are you worried light grey will be inappropriate during the winter?
is it? :[
white after labor day... no you didn't.
huh?
i've been told to avoid light suits in winter.
sucks. :[
maybe it will help that when i'm outside, i'll be wearing a black overcoat. indoors, it shouldn't matter much, right?
i bought it because light grey suits are supposedly very versatile. i guess not in the winter?
maybe it will help that when i'm outside, i'll be wearing a black overcoat. indoors, it shouldn't matter much, right?
i bought it because light grey suits are supposedly very versatile. i guess not in the winter?
i think charcoal suits are versatile.
i wanted to end up with three suits:
* light gray
* charcoal
* navy pinstripe
do you think that's a solid selection to have on hand?
i'm guessing that you think that charcoal would be the most versatile of the three?
do you think that light gray suits should only be worn in the summer?
* light gray
* charcoal
* navy pinstripe
do you think that's a solid selection to have on hand?
i'm guessing that you think that charcoal would be the most versatile of the three?
do you think that light gray suits should only be worn in the summer?
http://www.amazon.com/Shun-Premier-Slicing-Kn … amp;sr=8-8
Shun Premier 9 1/2 inch Slicing knife for sashimi and rolls at my sushi job. got it for $90 through my restaurant! :D
next is maybe an usuba or santoku for prepping veggies.
Shun Premier 9 1/2 inch Slicing knife for sashimi and rolls at my sushi job. got it for $90 through my restaurant! :D
next is maybe an usuba or santoku for prepping veggies.
yes that is a solid selection. of suits i like, i have a charcoal, navy pinstripe, and a lighter solid navy. charcoal would be the most versatile. only in summer is what i've heard.
well, fuck. i'll probably wear it in the winter here, given that i live in montana (no one would know better; they'll still be impressed).
duly noted for city use.
duly noted for city use.
> no one
!!!
!!!
i've been looking for an a-e belt to match my cognac soho shoes. i've been eyeing the evanston cognac at 6pm page forever, just to be disappointed that they don't have my size (i couldn't find another cognac a-e belt anywhere on the web). i called the a-e shoe bank, and they have my size for the same price! i got one, along with a much-needed shoe horn. :D
> !!!
dude, you've worn light gray in winter. did you know that you're not supposed to?
dude, you've worn light gray in winter. did you know that you're not supposed to?
nice belt. i want it too now. i'm somewhere around a 34.
this opinion is in accord with nestor.
nestor, would you say that charcoal and dark navy are equally ill-advised for summer days?
nestor, would you say that charcoal and dark navy are equally ill-advised for summer days?
I've never heard that. I am by NO means an expert on matters sartorial. To that point, I am wearing a hopelessly baggy Boss shirt right now.
(although I would have had it darted weeks ago if I had time to get it done...)
(although I would have had it darted weeks ago if I had time to get it done...)
ok. well it sounds like i could have skipped the gray for now and just gotten a charcoal and a navy pinstripe.
i'm going to do all three suits through indochino, assuming their fit and quality is good. they offer functional cuff buttons after your first order. out of those three suits, the least formal is the light gray. so to my credit, it makes sense that i chose it for the first order, foregoing the functional cuff buttons on it rather than the more formal suits.
i'm going to do all three suits through indochino, assuming their fit and quality is good. they offer functional cuff buttons after your first order. out of those three suits, the least formal is the light gray. so to my credit, it makes sense that i chose it for the first order, foregoing the functional cuff buttons on it rather than the more formal suits.
> out of those three suits, the least formal is the light gray
is there a relationship between color and formality?
is there a relationship between color and formality?
> functional cuff buttons
i don't understand the obsession with surgeon's cuffs. they serve entirely no purpose except to signal that you have a bespoke suit--by, for example, leaving the bottom one open to show it off like nestor said in some other suit thread. anyone who knows enough to appreciate the cuff will know whether the suit is bespoke before they even see the cuff.
i don't understand the obsession with surgeon's cuffs. they serve entirely no purpose except to signal that you have a bespoke suit--by, for example, leaving the bottom one open to show it off like nestor said in some other suit thread. anyone who knows enough to appreciate the cuff will know whether the suit is bespoke before they even see the cuff.
> dude, you've worn light gray in winter
what!
* don't own any light gray (glen plaid != light gray)
* have never owned nor worn a suit during winter
however, i probably would have worn it. the point is that i "know" now (as if there's such thing as a sartorial knowledge-generating machine) :)
what!
* don't own any light gray (glen plaid != light gray)
* have never owned nor worn a suit during winter
however, i probably would have worn it. the point is that i "know" now (as if there's such thing as a sartorial knowledge-generating machine) :)
> is there a relationship between color and formality?
(arguably) yes, black is inappropriate for business as it's too formal
(arguably) yes, black is inappropriate for business as it's too formal
> black is inappropriate for business as it's too formal
unless you're in asia!
i thought formality was determined by the garment itself (and maybe to some slight degree the characteristics of the garment), rather than its color:
casual: sport coat
standard (for lack of a better name): suit
formal: dinner jacket and pants
it's not like you're going to skip from standard to formal by having a black suit instead of a charcoal suit.
unless you're in asia!
i thought formality was determined by the garment itself (and maybe to some slight degree the characteristics of the garment), rather than its color:
casual: sport coat
standard (for lack of a better name): suit
formal: dinner jacket and pants
it's not like you're going to skip from standard to formal by having a black suit instead of a charcoal suit.
certainly you don't believe that a tan suit is of equal formality to a solid navy one.
> is there a relationship between color and formality?
yeah, i think so to an extent:
black for funerals
solid navy for politicians
gray, charcoal, navy for businessmen
other colors for fun
> it's not like you're going to skip from standard to formal by having a black suit instead of a charcoal suit.
right. but within the suit category, there are different levels of formality and appropriateness.
yeah, i think so to an extent:
black for funerals
solid navy for politicians
gray, charcoal, navy for businessmen
other colors for fun
> it's not like you're going to skip from standard to formal by having a black suit instead of a charcoal suit.
right. but within the suit category, there are different levels of formality and appropriateness.
I bought astronaut ice cream after lunch, and a patch for my camelback.
>> dude, you've worn light gray in winter
> what!
> * don't own any light gray (glen plaid != light gray)
> * have never owned nor worn a suit during winter
please dont hate me
> what!
> * don't own any light gray (glen plaid != light gray)
> * have never owned nor worn a suit during winter
please dont hate me
that picture was taken in april, and the suit's not even light gray! sheesh :)
wtf is light gray then
looks like a light grey suit to me.
technics sl-1500
I said I would never buy a turntable with no wood on it, but I caved because I couldn't find any decent ones on ebay. this one is nice-looking even without the wood. and I bet I could build a nice-looking wood base for it.
I said I would never buy a turntable with no wood on it, but I caved because I couldn't find any decent ones on ebay. this one is nice-looking even without the wood. and I bet I could build a nice-looking wood base for it.
plane tickets to nyc for xmas
> please don't hate me
this picture is more true to life-larz' $200bn. setup vs. my mom's piece of shit
> wtf is light gray then
according to this table of web colors--which you can reject or accept as a legitimate reference--the suit is darker than dark grey and dim grey
> looks like a light grey suit to me
top left: indochino "light grey" suit
top right: picture of me bathed in light/photoshopped
bottom right: accurately colored picture of the suit
this picture is more true to life-larz' $200bn. setup vs. my mom's piece of shit
> wtf is light gray then
according to this table of web colors--which you can reject or accept as a legitimate reference--the suit is darker than dark grey and dim grey
> looks like a light grey suit to me
top left: indochino "light grey" suit
top right: picture of me bathed in light/photoshopped
bottom right: accurately colored picture of the suit
yeah, it does look pretty dark in my photo
photographers are all deceivers
I also bought a sewing kit a few days ago. First time buying such a thing. It's been enlightening.
I can't find my mini-kit since I moved, so my peacoat has a safety-pinned-on button. :(
holy crap this turntable sounds so good.
just ordered the tan / navy / red / white tie from the windmill club f/w 2010
:P
88USD for a tie!
it's not cheap, but it's not THAT expensive
>88USD for a tie!
hey man, if you've got $ and it's worth it to you, I say use it!
hey man, if you've got $ and it's worth it to you, I say use it!
Regarding money, I am going to go with the "Office Space" approach.
Two chicks at the same time.
Two chicks at the same time.
Are you telling us you rented two prostitutes?
I wouldn't even know where to get a prostitute. Thank god for that too.
I got my new knife today... ridiculously sharp... I will try and take some photos tomorrow and cut more things with it >:)
throw something in the air cut it in half with the knife!
^ this.
Aerial sushi.
Aerial sushi.
no aerial slashing yet, but i did manage to shave off a layer of skin on my finger already while cutting an onion >:)
http://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-2466-Wallpaper- … amp;sr=8-2
This plus a paper tiger makes for ridiculously easy wallpaper removal. Just a helpful tip I've discovered.
This plus a paper tiger makes for ridiculously easy wallpaper removal. Just a helpful tip I've discovered.
0.75 l Primus Vacuum Bottle
http://www.amazon.com/Primus-Vacuum-Bottle-Bl … mp;sr=1-10
Optimus Titanium Spork
http://www.amazon.com/Katadyn-Optimus-Titaniu … =dudugo-20
Not from Amazon, but from a sports equipment store in Oslo.
http://www.amazon.com/Primus-Vacuum-Bottle-Bl … mp;sr=1-10
Optimus Titanium Spork
http://www.amazon.com/Katadyn-Optimus-Titaniu … =dudugo-20
Not from Amazon, but from a sports equipment store in Oslo.
I wanted to buy a few things but I'm getting an invalid certificate for amazon.com :(
plextor px-610u external usb dvd drive (amazon llc, $74 shipped)
logitech m305 wireless mouse (amazon llc, $16 shipped)
allen edmonds park avenue black 8 3e (amazon llc, $227 shipped)
programming python (amazon llc, $39 shipped)
love and limerence (amazon llc, $12 shipped)
ezio time token for use with amazon web services (gemalto inc, $13 shipped)
logitech m305 wireless mouse (amazon llc, $16 shipped)
allen edmonds park avenue black 8 3e (amazon llc, $227 shipped)
programming python (amazon llc, $39 shipped)
love and limerence (amazon llc, $12 shipped)
ezio time token for use with amazon web services (gemalto inc, $13 shipped)
new ski helmet, gloves, goggles, and socks.
lenovo x200s camera upgrade kit ($40 shipped from wongchuham )
i love that ebay has nice uris finally.
> logitech m305 wireless mouse (amazon llc, $16 shipped)
apparently this order was never placed. it's not showing up. :[ it was such a good price! now it's $25. damnit!
i love that ebay has nice uris finally.
> logitech m305 wireless mouse (amazon llc, $16 shipped)
apparently this order was never placed. it's not showing up. :[ it was such a good price! now it's $25. damnit!
i added it to my cart but i forgot to check out! grr. idiot larz.
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Nokia N900 with German keyboard.
oooo.
logitech usb keyboard and mouse combo ($17 shipped from amazon)
> Nokia N900 with German keyboard.
I had that one in my hands for like a hour at the store ... Didn't get it in the end though ...
I had that one in my hands for like a hour at the store ... Didn't get it in the end though ...
Went on a bit of a tear....
one bday gift for myself...
an arctic spyder III laser ( gonna see if i can build a mini laser cnc ) also might attempt to grafitti a cloud if it seems feasible.
needed a new pc for a while now.. the mobo on mine is starting to go... 2 out of 4 ram sockets are dead, and the remaining two occasionally force errors. =/ plus it's a 4 year old board.
So... I went with...
N82E16813131667 MB ASUS CROSSHAIR IV EXTREME 1
N82E16820227551 SSD 120G|OCZ OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G R 1
N82E16819103851 CPU AMD|PH II X6 1055T 2.8G AM3 RT 1
N82E16832116762 WIN ULT 7 64-BT ENG 1PK DSP OEI DVD 1
N82E16820231314 MEM 4Gx2|GSKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL 2
Via NewEgg
one bday gift for myself...
an arctic spyder III laser ( gonna see if i can build a mini laser cnc ) also might attempt to grafitti a cloud if it seems feasible.
needed a new pc for a while now.. the mobo on mine is starting to go... 2 out of 4 ram sockets are dead, and the remaining two occasionally force errors. =/ plus it's a 4 year old board.
So... I went with...
N82E16813131667 MB ASUS CROSSHAIR IV EXTREME 1
N82E16820227551 SSD 120G|OCZ OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G R 1
N82E16819103851 CPU AMD|PH II X6 1055T 2.8G AM3 RT 1
N82E16832116762 WIN ULT 7 64-BT ENG 1PK DSP OEI DVD 1
N82E16820231314 MEM 4Gx2|GSKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL 2
Via NewEgg
whoa, amd
Yeah I don't like paying the intel tax.
Corsair VX 450W PSU
Fractal Design Define R3 Titanium Grey
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO, Socket-AM3
Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 8GB KIT, CL9
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition
Fractal Design Define R3 Titanium Grey
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO, Socket-AM3
Crucial DDR3 1333MHz 8GB KIT, CL9
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition
baller.
It was time for me to go 64 bit (and not that weird Itanium kind).
so far I have no complaints about my x6.
I was just about to but a Sandy Bridge based computer the day the motherboard issue was announced. I had my list ready, went to eat, and when I came, all the LGA1155 motherboards had vanished.
Realforce 86UB Tenkeyless (Gray/Black)
http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?su … =rf_se05c0
http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?su … =rf_se05c0
i'd love to follow suit, but that's too expensive for me
maybe you can do some rollover testing bluet.
Sure.
why did you choose that model over the hhkb pro?
Conventional layout and supposed better build quality.
costco eden prairie
a gross (six cases) of mexican coca-cola
a dozen of 1L smartwater
eight duracell 9V batteries
ikea twin cities
six svalka wine glasses
six ikea martini glasses
six pokal shot glasses
one plastis rubber ice stick tray
eight bumerang wood hangers
one bekväm solid birch step stool
two bertil solid birch chairs
one orgel table lamp (matches my floor lamp)
random fargo merchants
two cartons of lucky strikes
one carton of camel filters
one carton of marlboro reds
plus a bunch of food items from a super target in rochester, mn.
a gross (six cases) of mexican coca-cola
a dozen of 1L smartwater
eight duracell 9V batteries
ikea twin cities
six svalka wine glasses
six ikea martini glasses
six pokal shot glasses
one plastis rubber ice stick tray
eight bumerang wood hangers
one bekväm solid birch step stool
two bertil solid birch chairs
one orgel table lamp (matches my floor lamp)
random fargo merchants
two cartons of lucky strikes
one carton of camel filters
one carton of marlboro reds
plus a bunch of food items from a super target in rochester, mn.
I bought a new screen for my nexus one and the usps says it was delivered but I never saw it :/.
two cartons of lucky strikes
one carton of camel filters
one carton of marlboro reds
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800 cigarettes.
I found a nice high res pic on flickr
that looks great, asemi.
It's so colorful it looks like a child's toy, haha.
haha I thought the same thing. kinda wish it looked more like the 936
That 936 looks a lot like the Aoyue 968 I'm using:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrquint15/309981434/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrquint15/309981434/
the aoyue 937 is a pretty blatant ripoff of the hakko 936.
http://www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/Images/LF1000.JPG
I use the xytronic lf1000 , It's been good to me.
I use the xytronic lf1000 , It's been good to me.
sandisk sansa clip+ 4gb indigo for $48 from amazon
msr lightning axis 30in shoeshoes in tomato (on sale at rei for $215)
patagonia nine trails cross-training shoes (on sale at rei for $50)
smartwool cuffed beanie in deep purple (on sale at rei for $17)
wrightsock lo sock 3pk in rose (on sale at rei for $12)
i need to make myself get out and go snowshoeing. i don't think i can rent equipment on campus anymore because i'm no longer a student. so i got nice shoeshoes! i don't know if i like those patagonia shoes, but i thought i'd try them out. the beanie should be nice and long to cover my ears, and the socks will be great for summer (ban cotton!).
patagonia nine trails cross-training shoes (on sale at rei for $50)
smartwool cuffed beanie in deep purple (on sale at rei for $17)
wrightsock lo sock 3pk in rose (on sale at rei for $12)
i need to make myself get out and go snowshoeing. i don't think i can rent equipment on campus anymore because i'm no longer a student. so i got nice shoeshoes! i don't know if i like those patagonia shoes, but i thought i'd try them out. the beanie should be nice and long to cover my ears, and the socks will be great for summer (ban cotton!).
> ban cotton!
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I bought my very first HDMI cable. Woo!
damn, viewing this thread on a blackberry is painful.
Using the standard BB browser or Opera Mini?
standard bb browser. my corporate policy doesn't allow third-party apps. >:(
Oh, lame. ttf is the reason I installed Opera Mini. It just lacks the nice keyboard shortcuts of the BB browser.
The 86UB is only rollover limited by USB, it seems.
opera mini sucks on my phone. somehow, the touchpad is overly sensitive in only that one application. accordingly, opera mini is useless!
thanks for checking bluet
From IKEA:
- Kullen nightstand ($29.99)
- Orgel Vreten floor lamp ($19.99)
- Orgel table lamp ($9.99)
- Fixa tools ($7.99)
- Svalka red wine glasses ($4.99)
- Fratka reusable shopping bag ($0.59)
- Ransby body pillow w/included pillowcase ($9.99)
- 4 energy-saver light bulbs, assorted brightnesses ($10.48)
- Kullen nightstand ($29.99)
- Orgel Vreten floor lamp ($19.99)
- Orgel table lamp ($9.99)
- Fixa tools ($7.99)
- Svalka red wine glasses ($4.99)
- Fratka reusable shopping bag ($0.59)
- Ransby body pillow w/included pillowcase ($9.99)
- 4 energy-saver light bulbs, assorted brightnesses ($10.48)
i want something like kullen in solid cedar
Yeah, I do too but they only had it in lightweight whatever with black laminate. It really wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for these damn screws that show on the sides. I'm thinking about painting them black so they aren't such eyesores.
...So larz I remember your explanation when you changed it...but do you realize that your user title actually means "too good for strangers"? You'd probably have to use something like agréable or gentil if you're going for nice/kind.
...So larz I remember your explanation when you changed it...but do you realize that your user title actually means "too good for strangers"? You'd probably have to use something like agréable or gentil if you're going for nice/kind.
"too good for the strangers" is indeed the literal translation, but i trust that google translate has better colloquial french skills than me. i was looking for a colloquial translation of "too kind to strangers"
google suggests these adjectives for "kind":
1. aimable
2. bon
3. gentil
4. généreux
5. obligeant
6. complaisant
7. bienfaisant
8. mignon
bon « 3. Généreux, qui fait le bien. » c'est parfait! amiable est peut-être un peu trop distante. par example, si « 1. qui mérite d’être aimé » l'amiable n'est pas la personne gentile, mais l'amiable est la personne qui mérite les gestes genereux. gentil est comme « pretty girl » or « nice young lad » en anglais, mas pas généreux. donc, je pense que les meulleurs mots est « bon » et « généreux ». alors, je ne sais pas la français.
google suggests these adjectives for "kind":
1. aimable
2. bon
3. gentil
4. généreux
5. obligeant
6. complaisant
7. bienfaisant
8. mignon
bon « 3. Généreux, qui fait le bien. » c'est parfait! amiable est peut-être un peu trop distante. par example, si « 1. qui mérite d’être aimé » l'amiable n'est pas la personne gentile, mais l'amiable est la personne qui mérite les gestes genereux. gentil est comme « pretty girl » or « nice young lad » en anglais, mas pas généreux. donc, je pense que les meulleurs mots est « bon » et « généreux ». alors, je ne sais pas la français.
i'm (probably) buying a mounting press via craigslist for $400 on saturday.
f'real? like...a dry mounting press? :D
yes, madame.
PS/2 to USB converter. Got it dirt cheap from Directron for $5. I can finally use my Kinesis Ergo keyboard again! (Which is an older AT model ... so that means the keyboard is hooked up to a AT to PS/2 converter plugged into a PS/2 to USB converter. Hopefully nothing gets lost in translation.)
It works! :D
damnit, bluet, you've got me sold on the topre 86ub. :[
i just bought purple etyplugs that i'm going to expense to my employer. /o/
(when i work late, i have to tolerate vacuuming, which can be pretty obscenely loud sometimes.)
(when i work late, i have to tolerate vacuuming, which can be pretty obscenely loud sometimes.)
The posterization on RNT's home page image (girl with tin can) is obscene!
i have ety plugs for concerts. aren't they more for reducing volume than blocking it out?
> i have ety plugs for concerts. aren't they more for reducing volume than blocking it out?
i think the distinguishing factor is that they have a flat frequency response. they reduce volume by 20 dB, and the best hearing protection i can find only reduces by about 30 dB.
i think they might be nice to wear at work in general to zone out but still be able to hear people trying to get my attention.
i'm not sure how well they'll work with the vacuum.
> The posterization on RNT's home page image (girl with tin can) is obscene!
so should i apply for this job and fix it?
i think the distinguishing factor is that they have a flat frequency response. they reduce volume by 20 dB, and the best hearing protection i can find only reduces by about 30 dB.
i think they might be nice to wear at work in general to zone out but still be able to hear people trying to get my attention.
i'm not sure how well they'll work with the vacuum.
> The posterization on RNT's home page image (girl with tin can) is obscene!
so should i apply for this job and fix it?
> sandisk sansa clip+ 4gb indigo for $48 from amazon
the price dropped down to $40. i called amazon at 1-800-201-7575 and got the difference refunded.
the price dropped down to $40. i called amazon at 1-800-201-7575 and got the difference refunded.
http://www.getinpulse.com/ bought one of these...
^ That's like having a system tray on your wrist ... A wrist tray!
woot is selling gen 1 chumbys for 50 bucks today
s/is selling/sold/
You forgot to escape the space.
i don't need to escape it in ttfvi :p
ordered a white realforce 103u-uw plus a replacement red esc key from elite keyboards
:]
i kinda want some alps switches, but maybe i'll go topre
i kinda want some alps switches, but maybe i'll go topre
i want buckling springs for home. way too noisy at work.
Join the Topre army, lucas!
if enough people here buy from elite keyboards, the owner might come board here
oddly sounds like how i found this place (almost five years ago...)
...How did everyone find this place?
I was invited over because we were all on BSDNexus, which was hosted by an op from #bsd in taucher.net.
that's a fork question! fork
I bought a voodoo doll from some voodoo shop on bourbon street.
Hah awesome dp! I was thinking at work that I should have done this and got on just now to make the thread...but you already made for me! :D
plane ticket to dallas, texas
A huge towel.
A small version of the huge towel.
A low-density polyethylene cutting board.
A pair of shoes ( http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Targhee-Hiking-Sho … mp;sr=8-19 ).
Two jeans.
A bag of fuji apples.
Two kg moro.
Four mangos.
A small version of the huge towel.
A low-density polyethylene cutting board.
A pair of shoes ( http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Targhee-Hiking-Sho … mp;sr=8-19 ).
Two jeans.
A bag of fuji apples.
Two kg moro.
Four mangos.
hp w470b from adorama via amazon
adorama's price on amazon was $34 less than on their own website, and they're an authorized dealer.
/o/
adorama's price on amazon was $34 less than on their own website, and they're an authorized dealer.
/o/
> A pair of shoes
bluet, come visit, and i'll take you to targhee national forest. i've driven through there many times.
bluet, come visit, and i'll take you to targhee national forest. i've driven through there many times.
> bluet, come visit, and i'll take you to targhee national forest. i've driven through there many times.
Ok. What time of year is best?
Ok. What time of year is best?
that's unexpected. may to july!
Can't afford to go this year, though. Is 2012 good for you?
No, Lucas and I will be meeting then to prepare for the end of the world.
oh.
> Is 2012 good for you?
i don't know where i'll be. maybe in zurich!
> Is 2012 good for you?
i don't know where i'll be. maybe in zurich!
Bought a serfas bike case for my upcoming bike trip.
So you're going? :D
yep.
backpacking boots
Arduino Uno
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9950
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9950
new clothing to replace my ink-blotched garbage
i bought some new APC jeans. my old APCs stretched / i lost weight so they don't fit well at all.
For the record, the Heathrow duty free store has an astounding scotch collection.
What did you get?
I picked up another bottle of Macallan whisky makers edition ( currently my favorite scotch but only sold in fucking duty frees ) as well as a bottle of macallan estate reserve.
I will have to go back. I sampled so many fine scotches.
I will have to go back. I sampled so many fine scotches.
How long were you there?
bought a 1985 hp12c RPN financial calculator (made in the usa)
> bought a 1985 hp12c RPN financial calculator (made in the usa)
HP RPN calculators are super. I have a 35s.
HP RPN calculators are super. I have a 35s.
I bought a 10 cup Mr. Coffee coffee maker http://www.coffeehomedirect.com/mr-coffee/vbx23
abby, what do you fear in life
> Go the fuck to sleep
I always wonder how posters wound up looking at these (seemingly) random products...
I always wonder how posters wound up looking at these (seemingly) random products...
I bought a Douglas Adams book, and some test prep books (A+, GRE), and a few random scifi books from Borders. They're doing their closeout sale right now. 40-50% off most of the stuff as of last night.
amazon killed borders... I really didn't shed a tear.
i wouldn't either, but it is a bit strange not to have bookstores to kick it at. oh well smaller ones are nicer anywho, not that they have a chance business wise (at least selling books) these days.
I shop at my local book store all the time. The used bookstore attached to it has an amazing selection of engineering and sci fi books.
It's easier to find a good read there than amazon and cheaper. Plus I can stop for ice cream and enjoy the weather.
It's easier to find a good read there than amazon and cheaper. Plus I can stop for ice cream and enjoy the weather.
borders's problem was that they didn't hedge in the ebook market like amazon (kindle) and barnes and noble (nook).
i was amazed when bozeman's borders store had closeout at 20%. their selection was already poor, and people were hurriedly purchasing books. amazon usually offers over 20% off of list price.
i was amazed when bozeman's borders store had closeout at 20%. their selection was already poor, and people were hurriedly purchasing books. amazon usually offers over 20% off of list price.
in their defense they do have kobo. it probably sucks though.
I hate ebooks. I do not want to see them succeed.
ebooks for reading really old stuff is the best. if I want to read huck finn there's no need to buy a used copy of like the hundredth paperback printing of it; I can just download it for free! it rules.
I'd like to see ebooks combine with public libraries. It is unbelievably annoying that I can't renew my borrowed copy of Atlas Shrugged because someone else has it on hold. The book is like five thousand pages long! (And isn't the kind of thing I can zoom through quickly anyway) So now I'm faced with two equally crappy options: 1)return the book 1/8th finished and wait for it to become available again, 2)screw over whoever's waiting and pay a big fine by keeping it overdue. :(
I realize I could just buy it, but buying a book is hard to justify for me...and I (normally) really enjoy the process of borrowing.
I realize I could just buy it, but buying a book is hard to justify for me...and I (normally) really enjoy the process of borrowing.
> I'd like to see ebooks combine with public libraries.
some have. i think they usually use the epub format. note that the kindle doesn't support the format (probably purposefully).
some have. i think they usually use the epub format. note that the kindle doesn't support the format (probably purposefully).
the kindle doesn't support epub? that's kind of ridiculous.
both of my library networks (boston and cambridge) have really awful selections of ebooks. the non-fiction was like 60% personal financial advice books from the same publisher and I couldn't find any decent sci-fi stuff.
both of my library networks (boston and cambridge) have really awful selections of ebooks. the non-fiction was like 60% personal financial advice books from the same publisher and I couldn't find any decent sci-fi stuff.
> note that the kindle doesn't support the format (probably purposefully)
that's correct, but it easily converts to the format via calibre.
they really ought to switch over to a non-proprietary format, but i feel like they won't as they aren't positioning themselves as a hardware maker at all thus far
that's correct, but it easily converts to the format via calibre.
they really ought to switch over to a non-proprietary format, but i feel like they won't as they aren't positioning themselves as a hardware maker at all thus far
One one-star review
Statistics FAIL.
Always trusted Hitachi disk drives in the past, but was disappointed when I ordered 4 of them and 1 was DOA. Amazon does a great job of handling returns so can't fault Amazon, but not happy that I got a 25% failure rate right out of the box, especially for an enterprise class drive. Packaging was good so I don't think that was the problem.
Statistics FAIL.
hahaha.
I got a broken hard drive. 100% failure rate is unacceptable!
I got a broken hard drive. 100% failure rate is unacceptable!
I wrote a lengthy comment detailing his error ... Only when I pressed the "POST COMMENT" button I got the error "You must have purchased items from Amazon to post." ... Meh ...
aw, martin's not in the amazon cool club.
> i hope amazon packages them well.
they did! i'm looking forward to using these things.
they did! i'm looking forward to using these things.
haha, that's actually much shorter and better :) Lets hope he learns
I joined the kindle club the other day... been reading The Count of Monte Cristo and loving it... the book and the kindle!
I kinda want to get one just to read this motherfucking ayn rand book with. I love it but holy fuck it is going to take me fifteen months to read through...guess I'm gonna return it tomorrow finally (only a few hundred pages in) and pay my stupid fine. :(
knuth's selected papers on fun and games in hard cover.
So I found an even worse Amazon comment then the one mentioned a few weeks ago.
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Modern-Ast … addOneStar
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Modern-Ast … addOneStar
2011 honda cr-z blue 6-speed :o
:O
Bought a movie called Ankle Biters at Half-Price Books today for $4. It was amazing. Here's from the back of the box (with grammatical errors kept intact):
"A small town is overrun by ankle-biting-blood-sucking DWARF Vampires. Things get complicated when the vertically-challenged coffin-creepers get their itty-bitty hands on a sword with the blood of the last slain Tall Vampire. With this relic, they can create a super-race of SHAQ-sized Dracula's out of any tall human. Now, the half Vampire / half Human, Drexel, is the town's--and the world's--only hope to stop the countryside invasion of the mini-Demons. There are no SHORT fixes to this TALL problem."
cover
"A small town is overrun by ankle-biting-blood-sucking DWARF Vampires. Things get complicated when the vertically-challenged coffin-creepers get their itty-bitty hands on a sword with the blood of the last slain Tall Vampire. With this relic, they can create a super-race of SHAQ-sized Dracula's out of any tall human. Now, the half Vampire / half Human, Drexel, is the town's--and the world's--only hope to stop the countryside invasion of the mini-Demons. There are no SHORT fixes to this TALL problem."
cover
You have to rip this thing.
I'll be doing that tomorrow, bluet. Don't you worry. It'll be up on TPB afterwards.
hahahahha SHAQ-sized
price quote on 603 form factor smd leds in 395-400nm range...
in quantity of 5000 0.25 USD. very sad.
in quantity of 5000 0.25 USD. very sad.
photos later larz?
sure
i still have to pick it up in seattle, so next weekend
i still have to pick it up in seattle, so next weekend
Got the 2.5 mm and 2 mm today, as well as a Philips 0 screwdriver.
A knife:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shun-20cm-Scalloped-C … B0000Y7L8U
And handlebar bag, rack and rear panniers for my bike:
http://tinyurl.com/3c227u6
http://tinyurl.com/3h4kgke
A knife:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shun-20cm-Scalloped-C … B0000Y7L8U
And handlebar bag, rack and rear panniers for my bike:
http://tinyurl.com/3c227u6
http://tinyurl.com/3h4kgke
pretty.
nice knife
a bottle of ricard pastis
YUM
YUM
got a sony dfw-v500 on ebay. gonna use it for my home live stream.
got an optec ibrite 1006. this is gonna be fun to hack.
herman miller envelop desk and herman miller embody chair. been thinking about upgrading my home workstation for a while, finally pulled the trigger.
probably building a new computer before dec 1.
probably building a new computer before dec 1.
whoa. that's intense! why are you not happy?
i'm thinking of venturing into home coffee, but i'm more than little intimidated by the cost of starting up. i think i want to start with a good grinder for use with a french press, then move to an espresso machine when i see if the expense is worth it.
can you recommend a grinder? up to $500, i guess. i was looking at the orphan espresso pharos.
i'm thinking of venturing into home coffee, but i'm more than little intimidated by the cost of starting up. i think i want to start with a good grinder for use with a french press, then move to an espresso machine when i see if the expense is worth it.
can you recommend a grinder? up to $500, i guess. i was looking at the orphan espresso pharos.
> why are you not happy?
i don't know. i've been sick almost constantly since i moved to santa barbara. i was feeling awful yesterday, so i slept the day away. that means that i got nothing done during a day that i needed to get a lot of studying and problem sets completed. i have very low self-worth--i'm not performing very well in my ph.d program. this doesn't include my incredibly rocky mental health during the last month.
so looking at the machine, i was thinking, "it's not making me very happy, while i spent so much money on it. yet, at the same time, i'm unhappy with my life in general right now."
> can you recommend a grinder? up to $500, i guess.
yes! i just did thorough research for previously-active use bsdlite.
the rancilio rocky doserless is the best deal, in my opinion
i don't know. i've been sick almost constantly since i moved to santa barbara. i was feeling awful yesterday, so i slept the day away. that means that i got nothing done during a day that i needed to get a lot of studying and problem sets completed. i have very low self-worth--i'm not performing very well in my ph.d program. this doesn't include my incredibly rocky mental health during the last month.
so looking at the machine, i was thinking, "it's not making me very happy, while i spent so much money on it. yet, at the same time, i'm unhappy with my life in general right now."
> can you recommend a grinder? up to $500, i guess.
yes! i just did thorough research for previously-active use bsdlite.
the rancilio rocky doserless is the best deal, in my opinion
if i were to upgrade from my rancilio rocky, i'd get this. but unless you're making 50+ shots per day of espresso only, it's not worth it.
if you want a best-in-class home grinder that is suitable for press pot, melita, chemex, auto drip, espresso, and turkish, get the rancilio rocky.
if you want a best-in-class home grinder that is suitable for press pot, melita, chemex, auto drip, espresso, and turkish, get the rancilio rocky.
you wouldn't recommend a manual grinder?
not if you're going to eventually move to an espresso machine, no.
I bought 4, 3 lb bags of harribo gummies. And cociane.
Sounds like you are about to have quite a weekend. Remember to stock up on gatorade and hide all of your cutlery / automatic weapons.
Even after a few days, I just can't get over the fact that you spent that much money on an espresso machine ...
A friend of mine bought a broken like industrial grade coffee maker... spent like a month taking it apart down to base components and re assembling it. Cleaning it. Repairing it.
And then adding electronics to it to plug it into his office network. Where he just plugged it in.
I swear... coffee drinkers are damned industrious. Though I think beer drinkers still have them topped.
And then adding electronics to it to plug it into his office network. Where he just plugged it in.
I swear... coffee drinkers are damned industrious. Though I think beer drinkers still have them topped.
nestor:
i bought dannyp a manual grinder in august. i got him the hario mini mill slim. i am an advocate of manual grinders. they produce consistent results and offer the full range of fineness-coarseness settings. plus, they're cheap, fun, and don't need electricity (useful on some trips). but i think they take a while to produce a shot-worth of grounds, so it might get annoying if you attempt to use it with an espresso machine in the future to pull a few consecutive shots.
you may as well get one. i think that even if you get an electric grinder later, you'll still find use and joy in the manual grinder. similarly, even though i have a semi-pro machine now, i will keep my chemex and my ceramic melita filter holder. each has its time and place for use.
the ucc porlex grinder looks cool with its all-metal construction.
watch this video.
i try to buy all my gear from two suppliers:
(1) seattle coffee gear (SCG)
(2) espresso parts (of olympia, washington) for everything SCG doesn't carry
those are the best suppliers on the west coast. i really appreciate SCG's videos and staff. with that said, whole latte love (WLL) has great staff, too.
i have so much to say about coffee gear. :x
i bought dannyp a manual grinder in august. i got him the hario mini mill slim. i am an advocate of manual grinders. they produce consistent results and offer the full range of fineness-coarseness settings. plus, they're cheap, fun, and don't need electricity (useful on some trips). but i think they take a while to produce a shot-worth of grounds, so it might get annoying if you attempt to use it with an espresso machine in the future to pull a few consecutive shots.
you may as well get one. i think that even if you get an electric grinder later, you'll still find use and joy in the manual grinder. similarly, even though i have a semi-pro machine now, i will keep my chemex and my ceramic melita filter holder. each has its time and place for use.
the ucc porlex grinder looks cool with its all-metal construction.
watch this video.
i try to buy all my gear from two suppliers:
(1) seattle coffee gear (SCG)
(2) espresso parts (of olympia, washington) for everything SCG doesn't carry
those are the best suppliers on the west coast. i really appreciate SCG's videos and staff. with that said, whole latte love (WLL) has great staff, too.
i have so much to say about coffee gear. :x
thanks. those grinders are significantly cheaper than the oe pharos that i was looking at. thanks!
I have restarted my homebrew endeavors. They were on hiatus post move, because I had been sharing resources with other brewers and absent their gear I was in need of some gap filling.
I still would like to fill some more gaps but I should soon be able to lay down a couple of batches.
Looking forward to it. Trying to decide what to try my hand at. I am thinking an IPA and a Lager to start it off.
I still need a secondary cooker with a false bottom for the mash, and I need to get my hands on a means for dealing with hops. I've seen some DIY solutions that work.
I may need more kearney kegs. I definitely need a valve attachment to get my co2 regulator plugged into the kearneys I do have.
I still would like to fill some more gaps but I should soon be able to lay down a couple of batches.
Looking forward to it. Trying to decide what to try my hand at. I am thinking an IPA and a Lager to start it off.
I still need a secondary cooker with a false bottom for the mash, and I need to get my hands on a means for dealing with hops. I've seen some DIY solutions that work.
I may need more kearney kegs. I definitely need a valve attachment to get my co2 regulator plugged into the kearneys I do have.
nice! i meant to get back into homebrewing when i was in 4th year undergrad and actually had time to pursue it. up here in canada we're missing on a lot of the most interesting styles of beer (because distribution is limited from the US microbreweries due to the required minimum order quantity at the government liquor store in my province).
refurbished 1986 ibm model m "silver label" 1390131, for home use only
nice.
rgb modifiers for previously noted model m from unicomp
Replacement battery and drive bay for laptop.
Alvin Cutting Mat Green/Black 24 x 36" (fulfilled by amazon, $33)
mine was damaged during my move to california (it's permanently warped).
mine was damaged during my move to california (it's permanently warped).
other recent purchases:
vacuvin wine servers, $4.90 shipped
pulltap corkscrew, seller sent an imitation, bought a legitimate one locally for $10
vacuvin wine servers, $4.90 shipped
pulltap corkscrew, seller sent an imitation, bought a legitimate one locally for $10
I bought an ssd for my laptop and then remembered that I need a 1.8" drive. who wants a brand new intel 120 gb 2.5" sata ssd?
I also bought a pair of sennheiser px-100s on ebay for ten years from now when I will inevitably lose/break my existing pair and they will probably be unavailable.
I also bought a pair of sennheiser px-100s on ebay for ten years from now when I will inevitably lose/break my existing pair and they will probably be unavailable.
i might be interested - i'm building a new pc and was planning on putting an ssd in.
price model?
likewise!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?It … 6820167050
$180 free shipping (usps, priority mail if it's not too expensive)
$180 free shipping (usps, priority mail if it's not too expensive)
i'm passing, i'm looking at an adata s511 at a similar price with better performance (but somewhat questionable reliability vs. the intel).
what are the pros/cons of slc vs. mlc?
slc is faster and has a longer lifetime, at the expense of a higher price.
I not too familiar with the underlying tech, but basically MLC stores multiple bits on a single "cell", and SLC stores one bit per cell.
I not too familiar with the underlying tech, but basically MLC stores multiple bits on a single "cell", and SLC stores one bit per cell.
let's talk here.
bought a 1986 Toyota Townace (looks like this http://www.cars-directory.net/pics/toyota/tow … 263860.jpg ) for traveling around NZ! big bed in the back with lots of storage, camping stove, refrigerator, kitchen stuff, and curtains :D
My cousin just moved to NZ last week! You should give him a ride sometime. :p
(seriously, though, nice van!)
(seriously, though, nice van!)
yeah that thing rules. looks like a space shuttle.
If I type NZ in wikipedia I get "New Zealand". I'm guessing this is not what you're talking about?
that is correct, CS!
yeah it basically is a space shuttle :D
where does your cousin live? I'm on the South Island right now.
yeah it basically is a space shuttle :D
where does your cousin live? I'm on the South Island right now.
I have no clue, he just went over there from Australia to work some farms (I think). I'll find out and let you know!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/openfly/6541654461/ An ebay acquisition. Setting it up as a lighter faster ride than my surly.
AH! Y'all are both on South Island! He's working his way to Queenstown.
ahh I see. I'm up north on the south island right now. Nelson/Motueka area. probably a couple months until we go down south more, unless we find some work.
Cool. Y'all are both photographers, so it'll be funny to me if I see one of you in the other's photos.
ordered a hario mini mill slim and some new square bleached filters for the chemex i bought from LR last year
got some new coffee too. whole bean blends from social coffee (toronto).
i'm thinking about buying a dewalt 8-amp drill. thoughts?
Dewalt is a salwart fucking brand, and 8A sounds pretty nice (my drill is only 4.5A) ... my only complaint is the keyless chuck. Good god, we've had so many problems with our keyless chuck getting stuck in position with our drill (a Ryobi, corded) that I'm on the verge of swearing them off.
I have a €10 drill I got at the HEMA. Worked well enough for the last 3 years.
i'll go see what's available at lowe's for a keyed chuck. i liked the reviews of this drill because they say it has nice balance. it sounds like a milwaukee would be very nice, but damn, they are expensive.
yeah, a cheaper drill (brand) would probably be just as good for my purposes.
i'm done with cordless. fuck dealing with those batteries--i'm sick of it. i have plenty of industrial extension cords, and i've never needed to use a drill where there isn't power outlets already.
yeah, a cheaper drill (brand) would probably be just as good for my purposes.
i'm done with cordless. fuck dealing with those batteries--i'm sick of it. i have plenty of industrial extension cords, and i've never needed to use a drill where there isn't power outlets already.
I think this is the one I got
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/drills/pis … pm/0299-20
8.0 amp is the way to go. I love it however it has a little too much power when a hole saw gets stuck... Cut up the back of my hand pretty good.
I also wanted a keyed chuck and a cord.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/drills/pis … pm/0299-20
8.0 amp is the way to go. I love it however it has a little too much power when a hole saw gets stuck... Cut up the back of my hand pretty good.
I also wanted a keyed chuck and a cord.
How exactly do you use that to drill a hole in your wall?
You cut out a piece of your wall, put that on the table, drill through it, and put it back in the wall.
I wish I had access to a drill press. :(
I went thrift store shopping (first time clothes shopping in at least a year, I think) and got a pair of Docker's boat shoes ($5) and a bad-ass sweater ($6). I'm beginning the slow process from grunge/hobo to professor. :D
I went thrift store shopping (first time clothes shopping in at least a year, I think) and got a pair of Docker's boat shoes ($5) and a bad-ass sweater ($6). I'm beginning the slow process from grunge/hobo to professor. :D
me too. i wish i had gotten my grandfather's woodworking equipment and a place to keep and use it.
Staedtler Elance Metallic Refillable Medium Ballpoint Pen
http://www.amazon.com/Elance-Metallic-Refilla … amp;sr=8-1
Staedtler Lumograph Pencil (3B)
http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Lumograph-Pen … mp;sr=8-10
Pilot Vpen - Medium Nib - Light Green
http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Vpen-Disposable-F … amp;sr=8-7
http://www.amazon.com/Elance-Metallic-Refilla … amp;sr=8-1
Staedtler Lumograph Pencil (3B)
http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Lumograph-Pen … mp;sr=8-10
Pilot Vpen - Medium Nib - Light Green
http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Vpen-Disposable-F … amp;sr=8-7
nice.
i discovered jetpens.com recently, and i've spent way too much money on that site already. the bonus is that they're in san jose, so shipping only takes a day or two. they also upgraded my shipping from first class to priority mail for free on one package.
i discovered jetpens.com recently, and i've spent way too much money on that site already. the bonus is that they're in san jose, so shipping only takes a day or two. they also upgraded my shipping from first class to priority mail for free on one package.
do any kawecos have converter fill? i like the design and price, just not a fan of proprietary cartridges.
I bought a tv. this rules. plugging my file server into it now!
heh did my first ride on the le monde today... that thing is soooooo much easier a ride than the cross bike. It's ridiculous.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN55D7000-55-In … B004O6MN7O
now just need to get my severance check so I can get a sound system for it
now just need to get my severance check so I can get a sound system for it
nice tv
registered larz.is, because my new license plate will say "larz is"
Got a certified IP-67 phone
I got a B-2100. Works well enough, except that it's not a smartphone ...
... so? Still an upgrade from my current phone. I'll have GPS again!
...
That means they can track me again. D:
...
That means they can track me again. D:
Not if you remember to wear your tinfoil underpants!
nny: Worst suggestion ever. So uncomfortable. Also, the phone kicks ass.
I bought recently:
- J Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (in Burgundy)
- 80lb. textured black paper (8.5x11)
- 70lb. black envelopes (A6)
Gothy invitations, here we come!
I bought recently:
- J Herbin Supple Sealing Wax (in Burgundy)
- 80lb. textured black paper (8.5x11)
- 70lb. black envelopes (A6)
Gothy invitations, here we come!
Yeah seriously... don't ever wear tin foil underpants..
lol
> Pilot Vpen - Medium Nib - Light Green
today i saw that my school's (ucsb's) bookstore has these!
i got one in light blue. i probably haven't written with a fountain pen since grade school. i had no idea what i was doing back then.
today i saw that my school's (ucsb's) bookstore has these!
i got one in light blue. i probably haven't written with a fountain pen since grade school. i had no idea what i was doing back then.
I bought a new 2012 imreza 5 door hatch. pretty much the base model but I did spring for speaker, tweeter, and subwoofer upgrades.
I thought for sure when I went to buy it they would charge me extra for wanting a manual but I was pleasantly suprised that subaru's for the most part seem to be stock manuals and then an automatic will cost ~$1000 extra.
I thought for sure when I went to buy it they would charge me extra for wanting a manual but I was pleasantly suprised that subaru's for the most part seem to be stock manuals and then an automatic will cost ~$1000 extra.
nice choice
nice choice indeed.
that is a pretty nice-looking car.
Dropped a deposit on an apt in SF proper. Should probably invite Some of you south bay kids out to rose and crown before I leave.
the south bay kids (e.g., dannyp, etrangere) don't visit ttf anymore.
i, however, will be visiting sf for a few days between 6/14 and 6/30. we should meet up! also, if you have some floor space available for a sleeping pad and a larz, i'd much appreciate it.
i, however, will be visiting sf for a few days between 6/14 and 6/30. we should meet up! also, if you have some floor space available for a sleeping pad and a larz, i'd much appreciate it.
I sign my lease on 6 / 15. I could maybe make something work depending on the days. Obviously I need to move in at some point. But definitely a TTF meetup would be epic.
Have it later on and I'll fly in.
So I bought this:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/101134838/abstrac … ef=pr_shop
It's pretty expensive, but it has great colors!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/101134838/abstrac … ef=pr_shop
It's pretty expensive, but it has great colors!
my second twsbi diamond 540
bay state blue
three rhodia wire-bound a4 notebooks
bay state blue
three rhodia wire-bound a4 notebooks
BSB is insane. i stained a white lamy with it and now it sits on a shelf.
haha. i'll still give it a try.
bay state!
I bought an apartment.
Some pictures:
http://arp242.net/tmp/huis/
The colors are *horribly*, but that can be fixed. There's also other stuff that needs to happen Most of the doors are pretty bad, flooring, etc.
I need to leave my current apartment on july 1st, so it's gonna be tight ... There were a lot of delays before I actually got the keys (which was yesterday) ... I did end up receiving 12 for the front door though (?!)
I got 2 weeks leave from work and I'm working fulltime++ on it now...
Some pictures:
http://arp242.net/tmp/huis/
The colors are *horribly*, but that can be fixed. There's also other stuff that needs to happen Most of the doors are pretty bad, flooring, etc.
I need to leave my current apartment on july 1st, so it's gonna be tight ... There were a lot of delays before I actually got the keys (which was yesterday) ... I did end up receiving 12 for the front door though (?!)
I got 2 weeks leave from work and I'm working fulltime++ on it now...
that's a lot of keys. and mail.
place looks nice though. you bought it outright?
> you bought it outright?
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
you own rather than rent it.
Right, yes, I bought it.
It's just cheaper. Quite a bit actually, especially in the long run.
It's just cheaper. Quite a bit actually, especially in the long run.
Nice place, cs!
no kidding on the horrible wall colors. place sure has potential though. nice pick up.
2 tickets to see the who in november. expensive as fuck but should be worth every penny
How much did you pay?
30 dollar a month tmobile data plan. I realized I don't need minutes with 8000 rollover minutes. I ditched AT&T.
i payed $150/ticket
Bought movies!
Solaris - Criterion Blu-Ray
Baraka - Blu-Ray from a new 8K transfer
Alejandro Jodororsky collection
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul - Criterion DVD
:D
Solaris - Criterion Blu-Ray
Baraka - Blu-Ray from a new 8K transfer
Alejandro Jodororsky collection
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul - Criterion DVD
:D
The original Russian Solaris I hope?
i ordered kill bill directors cut japanese version
I ordered stuff from amazon and had it shipped to the wrong address :[.
DOI!
cs: Of course!
Got a new battery for my eeePC--old one died a couple months ago. It feels nice to have 9+ hours of battery life. My old battery was only a 3-cell (stock), and the longest it would hold a charge was 2-4 hours. This is nuts.
Every time I order a battery on ebay... it's a scam.
I believe that... I ordered off Amazon, not one problem.
put in an order for a makerbot replicator 2
so awesome.
new virtualization rig!
time to study for RHCE.
- 2 x Kingston 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 ECC Unbuffered Server Memory w/TS Model KVR16E11/8
- 1 x SUPERMICRO MBD-X9SCM-O LGA 1155 Intel C204 Micro ATX Intel Xeon E3 Server Motherboard
- 1 x Intel Xeon E3-1220 V2 Ivy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.5GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 69W Quad-Core Server Processor BX80637E31220V2
- 1 x Western Digital WD Blue WD2500AAKX 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
time to study for RHCE.
Finally broke down and replaced by 7 year old Wal-Mart backpack with a Kelty Redwing
<3 panel loaders.
<3 panel loaders.
one credit card paid off. one to go. half my medical bills down.
red hat?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/openfly/84858895 … hotostream Bought that. First tech book I've bought in many a year. Worth it.
Red Hat, indeed! time for some career ish.
got myself a filson large briefcase (in tan)
http://www.filson.com/products/briefcase-comp … 70257.html
http://www.filson.com/products/briefcase-comp … 70257.html
nice. i've been in the market for a good briefcase for six months now. i was looking at these:
filson
jack spade
...
can you recommend any other brands that i should consider?
filson
jack spade
...
can you recommend any other brands that i should consider?
not really -- previously i was using a handmade leather bag from guatemala. keeping that one as it's a bit more formal.
i've been eyeing the filson bags for years, decided to pull the trigger as a birthday gift for myself.
i've been eyeing the filson bags for years, decided to pull the trigger as a birthday gift for myself.
hrmph. i guess i should just find a bunch of blogs. but i'm so sick of doing consumer research
I ordered a Canon t3i off Amazon yesterday--should be here tomorrow. I feel like an adult.
:)
whoa, that's an old post. whoops.
Now I'm trying not to buy lenses. But a 50mm can only do so much!
Been well! In regards to that post ... we're still dating. It's hard work, this whole relationship thing.
I got me one of them new AM3+ processors, and a new computer with it. Once I get the cash for the Quadro card I need, I'll have an excellent edit station.
Quadro ... Fancy!
Yeah! They're Avid approved. :D
i think there's a whole thread making fun of audiophile junk
So I *did* remember correctly! I wasn't able to find it though...
I opted for Premiere Pro over Avid. Saw the ATI FirePro series is supported for GPU acceleration... so I went for the V4900
Way cheaper, plus I don't do any 3D modeling or CAD, so having massive amounts of VRAM isn't really necessary.
Way cheaper, plus I don't do any 3D modeling or CAD, so having massive amounts of VRAM isn't really necessary.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Mouse-Optical-Butt … B0002Y5LZ8
My first Amazon purchase. This is so exciting!
My first Amazon purchase. This is so exciting!
Haha. Quite the first purchase.
I saw optical-butt and was like ... NOP
Here is my last major purchase:
http://i.imgur.com/H2tA6dA.png
I blame asemi for making me move to the East coast.
Here is my last major purchase:
http://i.imgur.com/H2tA6dA.png
I blame asemi for making me move to the East coast.
Really? Why did you make the move?
Also, LV is only a six hour drive for me. Maybe we should have a TTFCON there.
Also, LV is only a six hour drive for me. Maybe we should have a TTFCON there.
New guitar: http://tmp.arp242.net/steel.jpg
Nice! Full or semi hollow body?
I bought a canon 70d... replacing my decrepit canon 10D.
wow, thats quite the jump from 10 to 70, good job on minimizing your consumerism!
http://i.imgur.com/OEARVwd.jpg new microscope!
ftr... that 10D is a work horse. it still works and survived burning man. ( which kind of makes it and the sigma attached to it a matched pair till they both die ... which seemingly may be never ).
it's a great beater. and it does AWESOME timelapse videos.
it's a great beater. and it does AWESOME timelapse videos.
What are those pentagons, nny?
I bought a 55" TV at 2AM. This is amazing.
:) sounds more positive than your last post!
I've had the same 22" TV for the past 6 years... and my living room is about 25' x 25'. It wasn't cutting it anymore. lol
But, yeah, more positive. Again, sorry everyone for using TTF to get some things off my chest. As much as I enjoy the solitude up here, not having someone around to vent to meant things were getting bottled up.
Also, I drunkenly mounted the TV to my wall. Successfully. Who says power tools and alcohol don't mix? :D
But, yeah, more positive. Again, sorry everyone for using TTF to get some things off my chest. As much as I enjoy the solitude up here, not having someone around to vent to meant things were getting bottled up.
Also, I drunkenly mounted the TV to my wall. Successfully. Who says power tools and alcohol don't mix? :D
> I drunkenly mounted the TV to my wall. Successfully. Who says power tools and alcohol don't mix? :D
Indeed. I see no potential for failure there at all.
Indeed. I see no potential for failure there at all.
i didn't buy ssl certificates! <3 certbot and let's encrypt.
cs: Still hanging!
Larz: Nice!
Larz: Nice!