Also, I got another anthology of short stories today and the first story was by second favorite author Paul S. Kemp, outlining how Resson Kel, villain extraordinaire, stole the sun.
Woot! Everis Cale and friends for the win! Best Forgotten Realms author ever is Kemp.
What short story anthology is it? I want to read!
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Arrrgh! Wtf mate! That's rough.
I shall pray to Rovagug, God of Dealing with Overly Selfish Mates, among a few other things, for your partner to have a change of heart...or else.
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Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
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Wow... I came here this morning to gripe about Freehold stealing the sun...
My sympathies! May she come around to see how bad this plan is!
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Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
This may cause GothBard to go to war. She LOVES all the variants on the Bravely Default theme song...
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Ouch. It's been more than a few pages, so please forgive my memory, but is Portugal where she was talking of moving to previously, before you two decided to give it another try?
Also, I got another anthology of short stories today and the first story was by second favorite author Paul S. Kemp, outlining how Resson Kel, villain extraordinaire, stole the sun.
Woot! Everis Cale and friends for the win! Best Forgotten Realms author ever is Byers.
What short story anthology is it? I want to read!
FIFY
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In other news, how to properly handle a late package, brought to you by Amazon:
"Dear Mr. Home. We're sorry your package didn't arrive today, but it's still with our carrier and should arrive within the next 1-2 days."
That's really ALL it takes, rather than, "We delivered your package. Too bad you don't see it! Nyah!"
I finally realized that it incenses me so much because oftentimes when you're ordering fragile things (such as electronics) the seller will have a disclaimer along the lines of, "If the package is damaged in any way, you must refuse it. If you accept delivery, you cannot file a claim for damage in transit," or some such.
So if the deliveryperson marks it as delivered without ever delivering it, you're hosed.
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Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
And people get mad at me when I point out awful Disney is...Nintendo is just as bad and just as litigious.
Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
This may cause GothBard to go to war. She LOVES all the variants on the Bravely Default theme song...
I didn't know she was a fan. I have been meaning to get into Bravely Default! I will have to get a copy now as it is so highly recommended by an esteemed abscondee!
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PM.
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That's rough, Lord Synos - sorry to hear about that.
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** spoiler omitted **...Ouch. It's been more than a few pages, so please forgive my memory, but is Portugal where she was talking of moving to previously, before you two decided to give it another try?
I actually can't remember. I know, historically, her two call backs are Brazil and Portugal. Brazil, because that's where she's from, and Portugal, because she speaks fluent Portuguese (because she's from Brazil). I also think it's because she keeps saying the cost of living (rent & food costs) are so much cheaper there than in Ireland.
I didn't know she was a fan. I have been meaning to get into Bravely Default! I will have to get a copy now as it is so highly recommended by an esteemed abscondee!Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
This may cause GothBard to go to war. She LOVES all the variants on the Bravely Default theme song...
If you liked FF5, you will like BD. The job system is almost identical.
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And people get mad at me when I point out awful Disney is...Nintendo is just as bad and just as litigious.Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
Pretty much. As a Pokemon fan this is far from new news. And Metroid. And Zelda. And....
And it's such a shame, as Nintendo is the only major console company still making the games I like. And many of their products continue to be masterpieces.
But that praise is pretty much exclusively reserved for Miyamoto and the rest of the game making teams. The management and senior executives of the company are immensely out of date and out of touch, and increasingly hostile toward their fan base, especially in the west.
We didn't have these problems when Iwata was alive, at least not to this extreme. Just saying.
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I actually can't remember. I know, historically, her two call backs are Brazil and Portugal. Brazil, because that's where she's from, and Portugal, because she speaks fluent Portuguese (because she's from Brazil). I also think it's because she keeps saying the cost of living (rent & food costs) are so much cheaper there than in Ireland.** spoiler omitted **...Ouch. It's been more than a few pages, so please forgive my memory, but is Portugal where she was talking of moving to previously, before you two decided to give it another try?
Income would be equally lower though, wouldn't it? Presuming a job could be found quickly to begin with, on top of all the other problems with relocation.
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** spoiler omitted **...Arrrgh! Wtf mate! That's rough.
I shall pray to Rovagug, God of Dealing with Overly Selfish Mates, among a few other things, for your partner to have a change of heart...or else.
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I actually can't remember. I know, historically, her two call backs are Brazil and Portugal. Brazil, because that's where she's from, and Portugal, because she speaks fluent Portuguese (because she's from Brazil). I also think it's because she keeps saying the cost of living (rent & food costs) are so much cheaper there than in Ireland.** spoiler omitted **...Ouch. It's been more than a few pages, so please forgive my memory, but is Portugal where she was talking of moving to previously, before you two decided to give it another try?
That makes her reasoning make more sense. Cost of living is one thing, but it felt like Portugal was a bit of throwing a dart at a map and going wherever it landed. A person in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, etc, can pick a lot of places that have a lower cost of living, and Portugal isn't usually in the first 15 places that people come up with.
It's still a drastic plan, and one that can be quite difficult for the kid. Completely turning life upside down without the adult understanding of why.
I've never been in a similar situation. Rough and broken relationships, yes, but not one where she wanted to take my child to another country. I don't know what kind of legal recourse you have given your marital status and Irish laws, but you should look into it. But if you do follow that route, keep in mind the effect that will have on your child as well.
There are no good or easy solutions to this, for anybody involved.
FIFY
Also, I got another anthology of short stories today and the first story was by second favorite author Paul S. Kemp, outlining how Resson Kel, villain extraordinaire, stole the sun.
Woot! Everis Cale and friends for the win! Best Forgotten Realms author ever is Byers.
What short story anthology is it? I want to read!
Oh yeah? Which Richard Lee Byers series would you recommend? I don't think I've read him.
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Income would be equally lower though, wouldn't it? Presuming a job could be found quickly to begin with, on top of all the other problems with relocation.
Yes, well, she has a solution in mind for that.
It's still a drastic plan, and one that can be quite difficult for the kid. Completely turning life upside down without the adult understanding of why.
I've never been in a similar situation. Rough and broken relationships, yes, but not one where she wanted to take my child to another country. I don't know what kind of legal recourse you have given your marital status and Irish laws, but you should look into it. But if you do follow that route, keep in mind the effect that will have on your child as well.
There are no good or easy solutions to this, for anybody involved.
Not that that route is my preference. I'd prefer us to work this out somehow. I don't want either of them to leave the country if I can do anything to help it. I want to do what's best for our son, and also us, and living in separate countries isn't that.
I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.
*hugs* Vent if you need to.
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Not that that route is my preference. I'd prefer us to work this out somehow. I don't want either of them to leave the country if I can do anything to help it. I want to do what's best for our son, and also us, and living in separate countries isn't that.
Oh, completely agreed.
I just don't have any idea what you could say to change her mind at this point, I'm very, very sorry to say.
I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.
I'm sorry, are you ok? =(
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Oh yeah? Which Richard Lee Byers series would you recommend? I don't think I've read him.FIFY
Also, I got another anthology of short stories today and the first story was by second favorite author Paul S. Kemp, outlining how Resson Kel, villain extraordinaire, stole the sun.
Woot! Everis Cale and friends for the win! Best Forgotten Realms author ever is Byers.
What short story anthology is it? I want to read!
Do you have time to talk about my lord and master, Richard Lee Byers?
Start with the Rage, The Rite and The Ruin series. It takes place in the Forgotten Realms. It is available as a collection on Amazon.
He has also written for White Wolf, and has a collection of short stories and poems and the like that take place in no official universe called Things That Crawl.
If you liked FF5, you will like BD. The job system is almost identical.I didn't know she was a fan. I have been meaning to get into Bravely Default! I will have to get a copy now as it is so highly recommended by an esteemed abscondee!Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
This may cause GothBard to go to war. She LOVES all the variants on the Bravely Default theme song...
I could kiss you.
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Covering for another teacher today. Two kids asked if they could play D&D next year.
Rainbow 2.0 may become a thing...
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And people get mad at me when I point out awful Disney is...Nintendo is just as bad and just as litigious.Nintendo are being jackanapes again. This time they're taking down all their game music on Youtube, including the extended versions by BrawlBRSTM. Because they can, more or less.
That's like 90% of what I listen to these days.
Godsdammit Nintendo. It's not the 80s anymore!
Pretty much. As a Pokemon fan this is far from new news. And Metroid. And Zelda. And....
And it's such a shame, as Nintendo is the only major console company still making the games I like. And many of their products continue to be masterpieces.
But that praise is pretty much exclusively reserved for Miyamoto and the rest of the game making teams. The management and senior executives of the company are immensely out of date and out of touch, and increasingly hostile toward their fan base, especially in the west.
We didn't have these problems when Iwata was alive, at least not to this extreme. Just saying.
There seems to be a generational issue with respect to attitudes towards the west and exports. The senior management nowadays seems to be of the generation that is confused by American fans of Japanese things at best, or does not care for America at worst. As a tangentially related aside, the company has stopped short of saying "if you want it, import it so we see some money!", but I think that is a prevalent attitude as well. For all the complaints against piracy, if there are no VIABLE legal options(note the word I am stressing here) piracy is going to happen no matter what.
I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.
Last PM of the AM sent.
Oh yeah? Which Richard Lee Byers series would you recommend? I don't think I've read him.FIFY
Also, I got another anthology of short stories today and the first story was by second favorite author Paul S. Kemp, outlining how Resson Kel, villain extraordinaire, stole the sun.
Woot! Everis Cale and friends for the win! Best Forgotten Realms author ever is Byers.
What short story anthology is it? I want to read!
Do you have time to talk about my lord and master, Richard Lee Byers?
Start with the Rage, The Rite and The Ruin series. It takes place in the Forgotten Realms. It is available as a collection on Amazon.
He has also written for White Wolf, and has a collection of short stories and poems and the like that take place in no official universe called Things That Crawl.
Will do!
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I might get a moped for getting to work.
That's gonna make your Pearl Jam karaoke with chainsaw accompaniment quite entertaining during commuting.
Edit: And now I want to see an Ash Williams + Eddie Vedder buddy apocalyptic/zombie roadtrip movie. On mopeds.
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I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.*hugs* Vent if you need to.
I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.:( *hugs* Sorry to hear it, Woran. I hope things improve soon. Rant away if you need to.
I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.I'm sorry, are you ok? =(
Thank you. The hugs help.
There just has been a lot going on lately and its going a take a while to process and get trough my system. I canceled a fun but exhausting thing on saturday so I can spend the weekend doing nothing except sorting minis and doing dishes.
I hope that life improves for you Woran.
Hey there John. I hope that work is going well. How are you feeling?
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...aaaand today, a different Amazon delivery person showed up at my door with a box that had burst open, and she was taking pictures and putting a label on it to indicate that she'd delivered it damaged, then profusely apologized to me for it.
It was the Samsonite luggage. As I told her, if it couldn't survive Amazon's ministrations, it sure as heck wasn't going to survive the trip to Europe, so we were good.
And I thanked her for her honesty, she gave me a HUGE charming smile, and went on her way.
And I'm happy, and Amazon's not on my s*** list, and the USPS is.
Stuff happens. Just be honest and TELL me about it!
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The car will live to drive another day.
Sadly, the War Boy Moped gang will have to wait for another day.
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The car will live to drive another day.
Yay!
Sadly, the War Boy Moped gang will have to wait for another day.
Boo!
Doing okay. Work is as it's always been. Boring. Watching some historical videos on Youtube. How are you?
I am doing ok. I just ate dinner and am about to do a few things around the house before I go to work.
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So this is going to be a very niche comment, but you know when something sucker punches you in the feels out of the blue? When I was a kid in the 90s, my mom loved those Pavarotti & Friends concerts, and Se è Vero Che Ci Sei has always been a favorite based on sound alone. I don't speak Italian, I had no idea what it meant; it was just a great duet.
Then recently I bought that concert album for myself, and finally googled a translation of the lyrics and had a near-religious experience.
Lyrics:
If it's true that you're here
Sometimes I look at the sea
This eternal movement
But two eyes are not enough for this immensity
And I understand how to be alone
And I wander in the world
But I realise that two legs are not enough
To turn and return it
And if it's true that you're here
Drop a line, my love
I need to share
All this together with you
Sometimes I look at the sky
Its mysteries and its stars
But too many of my nights have passed without you
To try to count them
And if it's true that you're here
I go in search of your eyes
Like nothing I've ever searched for before
And perhaps nothing I've ever had
It's a message for you
I am calling for you
I am searching for you
I am lonely and you know
It's a message for you
I am inventing you
Before the moon changes
And (before) it's spring ...
And if it's true that you're here
With your eyes and your legs
I would succeed in turning the world
And in seeing that immensity
But if it's true that you're here
To chase away the loneliness of this man
Who understood his limit in the world
It's a message for you
I am calling for you
I am searching for you
I am lonely and you know
It's a message for you
I am inventing you
Before the moon changes
And (before) it's spring ...
Sometimes I look at the sea
This eternal movement
But two eyes are not enough for this immensity
And I understand how to be alone.
I don't know whether it's a religious song or if it's about Human longing, but it slammed me right in the feels.
The car will live to drive another day.Yay!
Sadly, the War Boy Moped gang will have to wait for another day.Boo!
No worries, one thing I learned is, a new moped is incredibly cheap in Wisconsin.
Which is surely unrelated to the 6-7 months of winter.
So, the dream still lives, it's just put off a little longer.
I am completely emotionally exhausted, to the point its causing me physical distress.
*Nudges a tray with a bowel of sweets, a mug of coffee and a glass of rum in front of Woran*
*Scampers up Woran's couch, despite his unwieldy and stubby turtle-legs, and plumps himself down besides her*
*Looks and listens at Woran attentively, while occasionally patting and nuzzling her lower arm and hand*
(I feel for you Woran, and more then anything I wish I could do something - anything - to help out. What I can do however is offer to listen if you feel like it...my PM is always open.
Please get better, okay...)