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I give a show three episodes, max, to pull me in. I say you served your time, NH.
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We introduced the kids to Monty Python and the Holy Grail tonight.
They didn't laugh. They just stared open-mouthed at the screen all the way through.
Time will tell whether it made any impression.
Or perhaps... Tim? Tim will tell.
I've had friends that I have made watch it. It gets mixed reviews. Sometimes it has to take root and settle then be watched again to be truly appreciated.
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Impus Major loved it so much he went as King Arthur for Halloween that year (and I was Patsy, coconuts and all).
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I may have said this before but Can you adopt me NH?
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None of your parents taught you about taxes?Noooooooope.
I know from everyone here complaining that american taxes are apperantly very complex.The main reason this is so is because there's an exception, specific form, loophole, and workaround for everything, like there always is in legalese minutiae, and the government in the US doesn't send you a pre-filled form to approve and send back like I've heard some European countries do. Because that would disincline people to use the for-profit tax preparation services like H&R Block, Intuit TurboTax, etc. and every time someone tries to do that those companies sue the IRS to stop them.
But here you generally learn from your parents the moment you get your first job (likely a summer job). And since on part time jobs you still pay full time taxes, you start by filing those taxes every year, to get a good chunk of money back.If I'd gotten a job as a teenager maybe. But I never had a job before I got into college. And the extent of my learning about taxes from that point was my parents pointing me to H&R Block or TurboTax and telling me to contact them if I could qualify to use their free services, end of line.
Here it is extremely common to get a job as a teenager when you're in the equivalent of high school. Usually it is so that you get a bit more spending money, or so you can save up for a moped or your drivers licence.
Most of these jobs are stocker/cashier at a supermarket. Picking fruit or vegetables. Or simple cleaning jobs.
Since you're generally living with your parents at that point and have no other source of income, filling your tax form is pretty easy. It doesnt come pre-filled, but its a single form where you just enter what you earned, for which companies (in case you had multiple jobs), and then the tax office checks that against what your employer filed for you (so they are not cheating you parttimers out of money), and you get a nice chunk of money back.
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Impus Major loved it so much he went as King Arthur for Halloween that year (and I was Patsy, coconuts and all).
He was actually wanting a Black Knight costume with fake detachable arms velcroed on.
What can I say? I love his sense of humor.
But he was also wanting me to make Asterix and Obelix costumes for him and WW.
Which would have been awesome.
But there won't be trick-or-treating or Halloween carnivals this year, so why bother.
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A brain that randomly wakes you up between 430 and 530 every morning, even on weekends, is not fun.
Bad brain. No biscuit.
On the plus side, I've run 18 days so far this month. I have to go while it's still dark out because I don't want anyone to see me.
A brain that randomly wakes you up between 430 and 530 every morning, even on weekends, is not fun.
Bad brain. No biscuit.
On the plus side, I've run 18 days so far this month. I have to go while it's still dark out because I don't want anyone to see me.
I think that means you are actually keeping a good sleep cycle.
I've had friends that I have made watch it. It gets mixed reviews. Sometimes it has to take root and settle then be watched again to be truly appreciated.We introduced the kids to Monty Python and the Holy Grail tonight.
They didn't laugh. They just stared open-mouthed at the screen all the way through.
Time will tell whether it made any impression.
Or perhaps... Tim? Tim will tell.
I was fan of Monthy Python's Flying Circus before I got to Grail anyway, so it was sort of given I'll like it.
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Impus Major loved it so much he went as King Arthur for Halloween that year (and I was Patsy, coconuts and all).
Crookshanks too, though the General was Patsy.
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I hated Agents of Shield, what little I've watched (pilot episode, an episode of season 2, an episode of a more recent episode).
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I hated Agents of Shield, what little I've watched (pilot episode, an episode of season 2, an episode of a more recent episode).
I hate agents of Shield for obvious reasons.
We introduced the kids to Monty Python and the Holy Grail tonight.
They didn't laugh. They just stared open-mouthed at the screen all the way through.
Time will tell whether it made any impression.
Or perhaps... Tim? Tim will tell.
it made little sense the first time I saw it.
I give a show three episodes, max, to pull me in. I say you served your time, NH.
I'll give a show 10-20 minutes.
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So, we suffered through the first two episodes of Agents of Shield, and I know everyone says it gets waaaaaay better after the first couple of seasons, but... I don't think I can stomach that much of it.
GothBard put it really well: It's like a WB series from the 1990s. "Beverly S.H.I.E.L.D., 90210". Everyone's really pretty, and everyone has the emotional maturity of a 6-year-old, with all the accompanying issues that arise from such behavior.
Add to that that after watching shows with really good, "I don't know what's coming next," plots (Umbrella Academy only being the most recent of such shows), having a plot so predictable that as each character was introduced I could say, "And this character is going to do xxx" was pretty darned tiresome.I know, I know. Everyone says Season 1 sucks and then it gets good.
But if I hate the characters and the writing now to the point that I find it unwatchable, does it really get that much better, or is it just not a show to my tastes?
A brain that randomly wakes you up between 430 and 530 every morning, even on weekends, is not fun.
Bad brain. No biscuit.
On the plus side, I've run 18 days so far this month. I have to go while it's still dark out because I don't want anyone to see me.
How can I cheer you on if I can't see you?
How can I cheer you on if I can't see you?A brain that randomly wakes you up between 430 and 530 every morning, even on weekends, is not fun.
Bad brain. No biscuit.
On the plus side, I've run 18 days so far this month. I have to go while it's still dark out because I don't want anyone to see me.
Clearly we need to send her more text messages.
A brain that randomly wakes you up between 430 and 530 every morning, even on weekends, is not fun.
Bad brain. No biscuit.
On the plus side, I've run 18 days so far this month. I have to go while it's still dark out because I don't want anyone to see me.
You've learned much, grasshopper!
You are ready.
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I hate most superhero shows because they're essentially the same as crime procedure shows like CSI except with a slightly higher special effects budget.
I've said it before, but superheroes belong on the big screen where studios have (or had) the buckets of money to spend on the CGI so it actually looks like they're doing superhero shit.
Clearly we need to send her more text messages.How can I cheer you on if I can't see you?A brain that randomly wakes you up between 430 and 530 every morning, even on weekends, is not fun.
Bad brain. No biscuit.
On the plus side, I've run 18 days so far this month. I have to go while it's still dark out because I don't want anyone to see me.
clearly.
Even though I own all the books (with an extra CRB of each) and have all the pregenerated characters, plus the pawns my brothers will not play Pathfinder 2 or Starfinder. Just one game.
Of course it might be that they won't play with me or Crookshanks GMing (because we use published adventures and we didn't homebrew our campaign setting ourselves, with 70 pages of house rules) and they're just trying to be "polite".
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I hate most superhero shows because they're essentially the same as crime procedure shows like CSI except with a slightly higher special effects budget.
I've said it before, but superheroes belong on the big screen where studios have (or had) the buckets of money to spend on the CGI so it actually looks like they're doing superhero s!#+.
indeed. The disturbing number of supposed geeks who love CSI in particular is unnerving.
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I would play just to be polite. Even though I am against pathfinder having a 2e. Starfinder seems okay, if a bit build-happy.
I would play just to be polite. Even though I am against pathfinder having a 2e. Starfinder seems okay, if a bit build-happy.
That's all I want, just to try it out, I don't care if they like it, but you don't know if you don't try it (an honest try to, which is also something that is beyond my family).
Personally, I did not like 2nd edition at first, but I tried it and it was a lot of fun.
I would play just to be polite. Even though I am against pathfinder having a 2e. Starfinder seems okay, if a bit build-happy.
Starfinder can definitely get build heavy, but there's a ton of fun or weird shit crammed in those books.
Living weapons are probably one of my favorite things in Starfinder.
Edit: Of course that could describe every game released by Paizo.
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indeed. The disturbing number of supposed geeks who love CSI in particular is unnerving.I hate most superhero shows because they're essentially the same as crime procedure shows like CSI except with a slightly higher special effects budget.
I've said it before, but superheroes belong on the big screen where studios have (or had) the buckets of money to spend on the CGI so it actually looks like they're doing superhero s!#+.
My Nebraska brother yells at me for letting his kids watch "stupid cartoons" like Gravity Falls and SpongeBob SquarePants when they spend the summers in Wisconsin yet he watches every iteration of CSI and claims "they're learning something from it" I said "like what, how to tell if an exit wound was used as a glory hole?".
Goddamn Scorched, f~+$ing irradiated zombies are the worst.
Also, there isn't a lot of ammo early on is there.
I also hate how everything can go to town on you while you look at your menu. I guess I need to learn how to use the shortcut menus if I don't want to die every time I get attacked by a swarm of dickheads.
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Even though I own all the books (with an extra CRB of each) and have all the pregenerated characters, plus the pawns my brothers will not play Pathfinder 2 or Starfinder. Just one game.
Of course it might be that they won't play with me or Crookshanks GMing (because we use published adventures and we didn't homebrew our campaign setting ourselves, with 70 pages of house rules) and they're just trying to be "polite".
I'd play with you and croockshanks. If you know. We lived closer together.
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I would play just to be polite. Even though I am against pathfinder having a 2e. Starfinder seems okay, if a bit build-happy.Starfinder can definitely get build heavy, but there's a ton of fun or weird s@%% crammed in those books.
Living weapons are probably one of my favorite things in Starfinder.
Edit: Of course that could describe every game released by Paizo.
I also love how Starfinder allows for all the cool sci fi tropes.
I mean, Live Exploration Extreme! for example is just an amazing adventure.
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G&&%+#n Scorched, f@@&ing irradiated zombies are the worst.
Also, there isn't a lot of ammo early on is there.
I also hate how everything can go to town on you while you look at your menu. I guess I need to learn how to use the shortcut menus if I don't want to die every time I get attacked by a swarm of d*+%@eads.
I’ve got buckets of ammo if you need a lift.
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My Starfinder story:
One of the other players brought a character named “Professor Quid, the Science Squid” who was a tiny cephalopod in a robotic tank who was famous as the host of an educational children’s TV show. He would use Profession (TV host) checks to see if NPC’s has heard of him and try to influence their attitudes.
And all of this was within the rules!
And I thought, “This game is batshit crazy. I need more of it.” And was hooked.
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Yesterday I asked Impus Major what he wanted for dinner and he responded, "Chicken Parmesan!"
I thought that was really odd, since I was unaware he'd ever had it in his life, but a quick trip to the corner store gave me everything I needed so I made it up for him (having never made it before and not using a recipe, but that's just me).
I asked, "So, was this what you were expecting?"
"Oh, no! This is way better! But it's not what I was thinking of at all!"
"?? What were you expecting?"
"What's that dish you make with the rolled-up chicken and the filling?"
"Chicken Manicotti."
"Oh, yeah. I was expecting that, but this is way better!"
*SIGH*
Never had it.
I know about it (most of the kebab/burger/pizza/curry places in these parts do it), but it sounds like a loooooot of food in one sitting, more than I'd care to tackle.
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Never had it.
It’s an American dish, although Americans call it “Italian.” (We like to disown our native foods by attributing them to other places, I guess.)
Breaded chicken breast (pounded thin) served with tomato sauce and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese. To me, it is an ultimate “comfort food.”
Eggplant parm is also good, but harder to cook. It can be easily messed up by bad prep work.
Chicken parm is just delicious and hard to f%!+ up.
I usually brush slices of eggplant with olive oil and toss them on the grill instead of breading and frying it.
No, it's not half as good, but it's far healthier, and so I lie to myself and pretend I like it just as well.
Sometimes I serve it over steamed quinoa instead of pasta.
I feel so ashamed.
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Me: Hey Tiny T-Rex, thanks for accepting the friend request I got!
Tiny T-Rex: You have friends?!.. are you sure about that?
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PSA:
I just found out about the Bradbury Centennial Read-a-Thon of Fahrenheit 451, which starts at 1630 Eastern today. Readers include Neil Gaiman and William Shatner.
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My Starfinder story:
** spoiler omitted **
I have a shirren envoy who has profession: fashion designer. It has been usefull more then once! He's got the icon theme, and he streams his fashion tips, how you, as a shirren with limited budget, can customise your clothes endlessly!
I'll say one thing about Fallout 76, it has something the other Fallout games don't have; color.
I'll say one thing about Fallout 76, it has something the other Fallout games don't have; color.
We'll be online tonight if you want to get "twinkled". (Have our high-level PCs craft/give you a bunch of top-level gear for your PC at your level.)
It's a thing.
EDIT: Of course last time someone was online and playing a game we were playing (I want to say it was TacticsLion and Age of Mythology), the group was uncomfortable having him join our TeamSpeak or anything else (there's a LONG history there; we've had bad luck in having 'friends of friends' join), so there wasn't much for him to do, making it a rather pointless exercise. (I tried.)
But at least in Fallout 76 you could show up, get some swag, and practice your emotes.
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I have a shirren envoy who has profession: fashion designer. It has been usefull more then once! He's got the icon theme, and he streams his fashion tips, how you, as a shirren with limited budget, can customise your clothes endlessly!My Starfinder story:
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I have a registered Starfinder Society character named Craig who is a human soldier. He likes drinking beer and watching televised sports. He used to work in private security, but he joined the Starfinders so he can set his own hours.
I can’t wait to show up with him to a game. Everyone usually has zany, off-the-wall characters, and I think it would be hilarious to join them as a character with no special powers whatsoever.
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I'll say one thing about Fallout 76, it has something the other Fallout games don't have; color.We'll be online tonight if you want to get "twinkled". (Have our high-level PCs craft/give you a bunch of top-level gear for your PC at your level.)
It's a thing.
EDIT: Of course last time someone was online and playing a game we were playing (I want to say it was TacticsLion and Age of Mythology), the group was uncomfortable having him join our TeamSpeak or anything else (there's a LONG history there; we've had bad luck in having 'friends of friends' join), so there wasn't much for him to do, making it a rather pointless exercise. (I tried.)
But at least in Fallout 76 you could show up, get some swag, and practice your emotes.
FO76 doesn’t allow cross-platform play, though. If you are on PC and CY is on PlayStation, you won’t find each other.
Edit: And anyway, I think CY was too proud to take all the ammo I was throwing at him this afternoon.
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FO76 doesn’t allow cross-platform play, though. If you are on PC and CY is on PlayStation, you won’t find each other.I'll say one thing about Fallout 76, it has something the other Fallout games don't have; color.We'll be online tonight if you want to get "twinkled". (Have our high-level PCs craft/give you a bunch of top-level gear for your PC at your level.)
It's a thing.
EDIT: Of course last time someone was online and playing a game we were playing (I want to say it was TacticsLion and Age of Mythology), the group was uncomfortable having him join our TeamSpeak or anything else (there's a LONG history there; we've had bad luck in having 'friends of friends' join), so there wasn't much for him to do, making it a rather pointless exercise. (I tried.)
But at least in Fallout 76 you could show up, get some swag, and practice your emotes.
Those bastards!!
I'll say one thing about Fallout 76, it has something the other Fallout games don't have; color.We'll be online tonight if you want to get "twinkled". (Have our high-level PCs craft/give you a bunch of top-level gear for your PC at your level.)
It's a thing.
EDIT: Of course last time someone was online and playing a game we were playing (I want to say it was TacticsLion and Age of Mythology), the group was uncomfortable having him join our TeamSpeak or anything else (there's a LONG history there; we've had bad luck in having 'friends of friends' join), so there wasn't much for him to do, making it a rather pointless exercise. (I tried.)
But at least in Fallout 76 you could show up, get some swag, and practice your emotes.
FO76 doesn’t allow cross-platform play, though. If you are on PC and CY is on PlayStation, you won’t find each other.
Edit: And anyway, I think CY was too proud to take all the ammo I was throwing at him this afternoon.
It's true, it's something I need to work on. I lived in abject poverty until I was in high school so I developed a thing where I feel weird if I can't reciprocate or pay my own way. I still had a lot of fun even if the office building started to get frustrating. Plus, I found a shitload of ammo in that place and I only died once (stupid super mutants!).