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Topic: Dollars and Cents, Pounds and Pence, where did you waste yours?...
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Archonix
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posted 01-18-2008 05:10 |
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Originally posted by bend_her:
 Five discs for $16... ah, at last! bend_her is becoming a crafty consumer!
... I forgot that show even existed... Anyway, I bought an iPod. Anyone care?
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any1else
Professor
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posted 01-18-2008 05:42 |
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Was it one of those tiny ipods my cousin had at xmas? And since then suddenly everyone has one? You can't even see what song you're playing on those, what's the point?I bought two shirts and a block of chocolate after work today. I didn't bother trying the shirts on though since the line for the change rooms was...a line. So hopefully they'll fit..especially considering that chocolate is there...for looking at. Ahem.
Ooh, I also got a packet of those cola bottle lollies. They remind me of when Target used to let you select a whole bunch of different lollies and squish as much as you could into the small cup because you couldn't afford a bigger one. If they still had those I'd be doing that every day after work. Only in the large cup. But then I'd need larger cups....
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Archonix
Professor
Since: Jun 2003
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posted 01-18-2008 05:46 |
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Nah, it's a nice black nano. It's shiny! quote:
They remind me of when Target used to let you select a whole bunch of different lollies and squish as much as you could into the small cup because you couldn't afford a bigger one.
Sainsbury's does the same thing with their salad bar dealie. It's not quite as fun...
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any1else
Professor
Since: Oct 2006
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posted 01-18-2008 06:14 |
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I don't know the distinctions between ipods by name (expecpt maybe 'the small one' or 'the video one' or 'you there, eating the paste'). All I know is mine only came in silver. Wouldn't have minded a blue one...but it does what I needed it to do, and that was play music while I walk/travel since I don't yet drive so unlike those with the luxury of a stereo system..and air conditioning. Okay, next invention - a portable air conditioner that somehow keeps you cool for when you have have to go outside in high temperatures. I challenge you, technology!Also; there's always too much lettuce in salads.
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DrThunder88
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Since: Oct 2001
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posted 01-18-2008 07:57 |
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Originally posted by bankrupt:
Apparently, I ordered Zapp Brannigan & Leela action figures at some point, since they were on my porch today when I got home from work.
All right, surprise stuff!
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bend_her
Starship Captain
Since: Jun 2007
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posted 01-18-2008 12:38 |
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Originally posted by Archonix:
... I forgot that show even existed...
It's on sale on Amazon.com through a storefront called "wholesaledvds". It looks quite authentic (ie, it's not a DVD-R with a tacky label slapped on), and I'm quite amazed by the price!As for your Nano, get a protective film for it ASAP, they get scratched if you so much as look at them. quote:
Originally posted by any1else:
Also; there's always too much lettuce in salads.
Amen to that! And in sandwiches too. I go to a Subway and order a sandwich with "everything..." (she reaches for the lettuce) "but the lettuce" (stops, then glares at me like I'm from outer space). If I wanted more lettuce I'd have long whiskers and big droopy ears, dang it!
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Ralph Snart
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Since: Jul 2005
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posted 01-18-2008 19:13 |
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I got my productivity bonus for 2007 from the workplace today. Since I was in the top 10 percentile, my bonus was rather significant.Since my 4 year old Canon CyberShot 2.0 Megapixal digital camera's flash quit working last year, I went to the local Best Buy to get a replacement camera. After browsing the area, it caught my eye: A Canon PowerShot SD1000. After dealing with the little voice that tells me that I have enough toys and I really should save this money, I hesitated for all of 2 seconds. So I now own this camera, a 2 gig memory stick and still have a little money left over. So I'll use the old camera for outdoor shots when I'm snowmobiling or going to car shows. If it gets damaged or lost, it won't be a big deal. Ah, but the new camera. I shall find things to do with it.
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VelourFog
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Since: Feb 2001
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posted 01-18-2008 21:21 |
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That camera comes up on Google at under $200, so I have to wonder how substantial a bonus y ou really got, if you only have a "little" money left.I'd hate to see what the losers that ranked under you got.
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Gopher
Fallback Guy
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Since: Dec 2005
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posted 01-18-2008 21:31 |
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Jelly-of-the-Month club, for 6 months.
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Zoidberg227
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Since: Jul 2004
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posted 01-18-2008 21:36 |
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I once got a $7 gift certificate for Red Robin as a raffle prize at my fire district's annual banquet. SEVEN DOLLARS. NOT EVEN ENOUGH FOR AN ENTREE. HOW GENEROUS OF YOU, RED ROBIN. I still have it. I also got a 31 cent refund check for overpaying a final cell phone bill once.
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rach_the_tall
Space Pope
Since: Feb 2001
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posted 01-19-2008 01:02 |
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Has somone haxx0red VF's acoount?
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bend_her
Starship Captain
Since: Jun 2007
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posted 01-19-2008 03:19 |
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I got me some RAM for my new laptop, it now stands at 4 GB  Prices for DDR2 RAM are at an all-time low (US$65 for 4 GB!)
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DrThunder88
Space Pope
Since: Oct 2001
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posted 01-19-2008 03:22 |
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Originally posted by Zoidberg227:
I once got a $7 gift certificate for Red Robin as a raffle prize at my fire district's annual banquet. SEVEN DOLLARS. NOT EVEN ENOUGH FOR AN ENTREE. HOW GENEROUS OF YOU, RED ROBIN. I still have it.
Awesome. I'd suggest leaving it as a tip, but that would only serve to hurt the server, who is probably undeserving of your wrath.
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Ralph Snart
Urban Legend
Since: Jul 2005
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posted 01-19-2008 04:46 |
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Originally posted by VelourFog:That camera comes up on Google at under $200, so I have to wonder how substantial a bonus y ou really got, if you only have a "little" money left.
$682.83 after taxes. It was a bonus I wasn't expecting, so it was substantial to me. I guess that I'll put the rest towards Kelly's hospital bill. The ICU visit ALONE cost over 10 grand. quote:
I'd hate to see what the losers that ranked under you got.
$0.00. Seriously.
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Gopher
Fallback Guy
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Since: Dec 2005
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posted 01-19-2008 09:24 |
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rach: Possible, but I'd guess she was just in an especially chipper mood when she hit PEEL last night. Maybe when she calms down she'll tell us about it. Or, maybe she'll just come back to dish out another round of insults. 
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Otis P Jivefunk
DOOP Secretary
Since: Sep 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 13:26 |
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Got Lost Season 3 on DVD. Now I just need to watch it all before Season 4 starts, which is less than 2 weeks away!...
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M. Proctor
Liquid Emperor
Since: Sep 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 13:54 |
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Originally posted by any1else:
Was it one of those tiny ipods my cousin had at xmas? And since then suddenly everyone has one? You can't even see what song you're playing on those, what's the point?
Hey, I love that iPod! Well, I don't really love it. Not anymore. It's broken because it rained on it. I mean, you'd think an iPod was sturdier than that (not that I am *very* surprised) I hate it!  And I haven't got to replace it yet, because of me. I hate me! And I might not get to replace it either, because I treated it irresponsibly or something. I hate Apple! How could I know it couldn't even take an evening of rain? Anyhow, before it broke, I loved it. It's great to use when you run. It's all tiny and cute and you can fasten it on your trousers and wait in anticipation on what song comes next. And because it's only 1gb you only use it for work-out purposes you can fill it with aaaall your upbeat guilty pleasure songs. So if anyone borrowed it and asked, "why is there My Chemical Romance on this!???" I could just say, "ah, you see, it's just my work-out playlist."  Of course you can do that with any other mp3 player. I wouldn't get the tiny-iPod if I didn't already have my Creative Zen which sadly is too uncomfortable to run with because if I put it in my pocket it just jumps around threatening to make a hole in my trousers. Anyway, let's move away from The Least Interesting Post About iPod Shuffle, to something perhaps more relevant(?). Yesterday I spent way too much dollars and cents, pounds and pence (not really, kroner and øre more like it) I bought yarn: to make a pair of mitts for airbagfailure and 7 balls of really pretty pink alpaca yarn that I have NO idea what to do with yet... I was thinking a bolero or a short cardigan but I can't seem to find a pattern that I like. I'm sure I'll find one, though. I have a back-up pattern even. (Who cares?) I also got a purple dress from H&M that makes it look like I have a figure.
And a grey & green striped sweatshirt. In Rainbows by Radiohead.
Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd for cheap.
Two Kent albums for cheap. It makes me feel slightly bad in retrospect.
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seattlejohn01
Liquid Emperor
Since: May 2007
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posted 01-20-2008 14:49 |
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I bought a brand new Fender Robin Trower Signature Model Stratocaster. I plugged it into my amp, and I'm shocked how much better it sounds (as opposed to my 2001 standard Strat). Definitely a 60's psychadelic blues machine. Just played "Bridge of Sighs" on it, and it sounds amazing...
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VelourFog
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Since: Feb 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 20:04 |
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Originally posted by rach_the_tall:
Has somone haxx0red VF's acoount?
Because I've been extra bitchy, you mean?
lol 
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VelourFog
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DOOP Secretary
Since: Feb 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 20:06 |
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Originally posted by Ralph Snart:
$0.00. Seriously.
and PS - I wasn't insulting Ralph, people. That is not a bad bonus really. I am surprised you have to pay so much out of pocket for Kelley's hospital stay though. Doesn't your insurance have an amount you have to meet after which everything else is free? I think mine is like $3,000 for the year. I guess I am really lucky.
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winna
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posted 01-20-2008 20:09 |
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VF was being bitchy? When? *gives VF a big hug*
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VelourFog
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Since: Feb 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 20:10 |
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awwww. :huggles nick:
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Ralph Snart
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posted 01-20-2008 20:55 |
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Originally posted by VelourFog: and PS - I wasn't insulting Ralph, people. That is not a bad bonus really.
And I didn't take it as such. quote:
I am surprised you have to pay so much out of pocket for Kelley's hospital stay though. Doesn't your insurance have an amount you have to meet after which everything else is free? I think mine is like $3,000 for the year. I guess I am really lucky.
I was giving the raw total of the bill that was sent to the insurance office. My workplace is a hospital and a HMO. I have the highest eir of insurance I can buy (they are three tiers that costs different amounts and have different benefits). After all is done, the past hospitization will probably cost around $500.00 since we use MD's and equipment from the hospital that the insurance is through. A 24 hour stay in the Medical ICU was billed $10,832.00. I don't to even think what your hospital bill was from a couple of years ago.
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coldangel_1
Urban Legend
Since: Sep 2006
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posted 01-20-2008 20:58 |
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Originally posted by Ralph Snart:
A 24 hour stay in the Medical ICU was billed $10,832.00.
Good God...  I will continue to stitch my own wounds...
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Ninaka
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cleavage
Space Pope
Since: Jan 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 21:08 |
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Finally!! A new camera!!Olympus SP-560 
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Ralph Snart
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Since: Jul 2005
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posted 01-20-2008 21:18 |
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Originally posted by Ralph Snart:After browsing the area, it caught my eye: A Canon PowerShot SD1000.
It's not uber-professional but will serve my needs quite well. Once I learn how to make movies and u/l them to YouTube, I'll have to get some action footage of the household animals bickering and fighting. 
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Ninaka
commandant
cleavage
Space Pope
Since: Jan 2001
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posted 01-20-2008 21:29 |
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Hey Ralph, that's like the camera I'm replacing. I loooved my ixusII and looked quite seriously into the ixus70 that you've just purchased - but i needed MOAR!  (see above the pretty camera I literally *just* bought)Anyway my point is, you're going to love your Canon. I loved mine for over 4 years now. Easy point & shoot, good quality, etc stuff.
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bend_her
Starship Captain
Since: Jun 2007
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posted 01-21-2008 03:36 |
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Originally posted by Ralph Snart:
A 24 hour stay in the Medical ICU was billed $10,832.00.
Yikes. I'm gonna be extra careful now...
Don't Olympus cameras still use overpriced XD cards? Everyone else (except Sony) seem to have standardized on SD cards.
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~FazeShift~
DOOP Secretary
Since: May 2002
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posted 01-21-2008 03:38 |
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Ralph, good luck trying to upload a 40MB movie to Youtube
AutoGK might be handy for ya.
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Ribbons
Professor
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posted 01-21-2008 03:51 |
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I used SUPER, AVI Trimmer.Anyway: Google Video Uploader
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Ninaka
commandant
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posted 01-21-2008 04:55 |
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Don't Olympus cameras still use overpriced XD cards? Everyone else (except Sony) seem to have standardized on SD cards.
*GRUMBLE* yes. indeed you are right. That is my major gripe with this particular camera - i've to specifically buy a new 2gig xD card just for it. I have a perfectly good 2gig SD card in my Canon but nooooo i can't use that in the new Olympus. Rah.And yes, xD cards are still overpriced.
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Bender_Waffles
Starship Captain
Since: May 2004
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posted 01-21-2008 08:51 |
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I bought me-self a new camera! IT'S SEXY
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VelourFog
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posted 01-21-2008 12:48 |
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Originally posted by Ralph Snart:
I don't to even think what your hospital bill was from a couple of years ago.
I want to say it was a few hundred thousand. but that seems low
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Xanfor
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Since: May 2006
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posted 01-21-2008 13:01 |
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Originally posted by bend_her:
Five discs for $16... ah, at last! bend_her is becoming a crafty consumer!
Blimey! Where'd you find that? 
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ZombieJesus
Lost Belgian
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posted 01-21-2008 14:14 |
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I don't know WTF it is, but I hate it already. Looks like that guy from Saw.
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gaschief
Professor
Since: Jun 2007
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posted 01-21-2008 15:06 |
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A Pepperoni Pizza paid for by cheque, cause I dont get paid 'till wednesday!
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seattlejohn01
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Since: May 2007
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posted 01-21-2008 15:32 |
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Damn, Gaschief! I didn't know money was so tight. I hereby withdraw my demand for a case of Guiness when I visit; I'll bring a case with me, for you!PS - Congrats on making "Professor"! [This message has been edited by seattlejohn01 (edited 01-21-2008).]
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Juliet
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posted 01-21-2008 16:00 |
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I bought a new o2 Phone  And not those shitty 3 mobile. I also bought Superbad DVD. I have not seen the film so I thought I watch this as this film been giving good reviews
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Books
Starship Captain
Since: Sep 2007
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posted 01-21-2008 16:06 |
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I love it when the film gives itself reviews...
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Gopher
Fallback Guy
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Since: Dec 2005
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posted 01-21-2008 16:43 |
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since everyone else is doing it... my new camera!
canon SX100si
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