The Colonizers.

[civil]

I had a dream once about a Mexican wearing a Che T-shirt that moved into my house and kept making vegetarian meals and singing "Give Peace a Chance", while constantly trying to sexually abuse my neighbors Schnauzer.
For a little while there I thought you were talking about me, but I saw no reference to a "hippie" so I know you weren't.

That may or may not have been a CoG member.
If your mom had a dollar for every time she said that you'd have a nice inheritance waiting for you.

That said, Civil, if you are ever up Canada way, you do have a place to crash. Need to warn you though, in my moving to Toronto, I can't guarantee our neighbor will have a Schnauzer, or frankly, even a dog.
Thanks man.

On a semi-related note, doesn't a would-be entrepreneur like yourself have to fly to New York to, I don't know, secure some venture capital or something? Don't you have power meetings to attend? (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=18353)

[MagGnome]

That is one sexy gay man! :p

You can't tell because of my sunburn, but I am blushing right now. :o

[DeathtollWRX]

Me on a boat not paying attention to the camera...

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q119/Xerionus/Boat.jpg?t=1278488407

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q119/Xerionus/Meandbro-1.jpg

Another with my brother...

you look like a kind fellow..


When I picture XERXES I see this really tall evil looking guy from 300.

[Serapth]

For a little while there I thought you were talking about me, but I saw no reference to a "hippie" so I know you weren't.


If your mom had a dollar for every time she said that you'd have a nice inheritance waiting for you.


Thanks man.

On a semi-related note, doesn't a would-be entrepreneur like yourself have to fly to New York to, I don't know, secure some venture capital or something? Don't you have power meetings to attend? (http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=18353)

I figured you would know it was you when I implied you were a Schnauzer fucker really....

Would love to make the meetup, but frankly unless you all are cool with me dragging my 2 year old daughter around with us, its really not going to happen.

Moving farther from home, so my local "look after my kid for a night" network has dropped to almost nothing.

Well, that and aren't NY hotels like 9000$ per night?

[MagGnome]

Serapth has a child?


I weep for the future.

[Serapth]

Serapth has a child?


I weep for the future.

Did you seriously not know?

Me offspring. Looking far older than her two years.

http://www.flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?id=3727

[Hawkzombie]

I sure didn't.

[Banacek]

Did you seriously not know?

Me offspring. Looking far older than her two years.

http://www.flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?id=3727

Wow. My girl just turned two and she looks so young in comparison. My avatar pic is from two weeks ago.

[DeathtollWRX]

Serapth has a child?




That's the benefit of having sex with a female... well maybe not a benefit.
Let's start a poll about Serapth.

[Serapth]

Wow. My girl just turned two and she looks so young in comparison. My avatar pic is from two weeks ago.

Her birthday is just past Christmas, and trust me, 6 months makes a hell of a difference.

I'm shocked so many people didn't know I was a dad, I though it came up a few times. Not to mention that I quit my job to raise her ( and develop Flexamail obviously ).

[Banacek]

Her birthday is just past Christmas, and trust me, 6 months makes a hell of a difference.

I'm shocked so many people didn't know I was a dad, I though it came up a few times. Not to mention that I quit my job to raise her ( and develop Flexamail obviously ).

I knew you were a dad, if that makes you feel better :)

[civil]

I knew you were a dad, Canadian. She looks awesome, btw.

And if it meant you could come down, hell yeah I'd say bring the youngin'. As far as hotels...you can stay with Ink! Or Doc! They're cuddlers.

[MagGnome]

That's the benefit of having sex with a female... well maybe not a benefit.
Let's start a poll about Serapth.

I wouldn't call the 18-year STD a "benefit". :p

All kidding aside, she's adorable. :) I'm sure you've mentioned it before, but apparently your being a dad slipped my mind, Serapth. Is that why you moved to Toronto?

[shunoshi]

http://www.flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?id=3717
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/linvuiet/Magstemp/Mags1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/linvuiet/Magstemp/Mags2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/linvuiet/Magstemp/Mags3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/linvuiet/Magstemp/Mags4.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/tlots/CoG/Mags4.jpg

This requires reposting because I nearly fell out of my chair laughing. Awesome.

[Serapth]

I knew you were a dad, if that makes you feel better :)

Yes, it does, at least one person is paying attention!

I knew you were a dad, Canadian. She looks awesome, btw.

And if it meant you could come down, hell yeah I'd say bring the youngin'. As far as hotels...you can stay with Ink! Or Doc! They're cuddlers.

As in Doc 'Finger'? Cuddler might be the wrong word!

I wouldn't call the 18-year STD a "benefit". :p

All kidding aside, she's adorable. :) I'm sure you've mentioned it before, but apparently your being a dad slipped my mind, Serapth. Is that why you moved to Toronto?

Nope, my wife got promoted and in Canada, all roads lead to Toronto ( or Montreal, Calgary or Vancouver ).

[shunoshi]

Also, how did people not know Serapth was a pop?

[DeathtollWRX]

I wouldn't call the 18-year STD a "benefit". :p

All kidding aside, she's adorable. :) I'm sure you've mentioned it before, but apparently your being a dad slipped my mind, Serapth. Is that why you moved to Toronto?

Lol
18 year old std WOW!

[MagGnome]

I didn't even know he was married. :eek:

Now I'm embarrassed.

[DeathtollWRX]

I didn't even know he was married. :eek:

Now I'm embarrassed.

I Maze of Ith you.

[TrackZero]

I Maze of Ith you.

You used that joke on me last night, you can't use it again this soon!!!

[Xerxes]

This requires reposting because I nearly fell out of my chair laughing. Awesome.

It really didn't though. ~_~

[pronounconnoun]

I Maze of Ith you.

You used that joke on me last night, you can't use it again this soon!!!

Wow, I love you guys. Especially you Track.

[MagGnome]

I Maze of Ith you.

Say what? :confused:

[SilentScreams]

Say what? :confused:

Glad I'm not the only one utterly confused by that exchange.

[Generation ABXY]

Say what? :confused:

And you, of all people, I would have expected to get it. I mean, with all of the MtG you played...

[shunoshi]

Say what? :confused:

nerdCred--;

[Bone]

I had to look that up. Look, I'm a nerd and all, but I don't think Magic the Gathering is a required set of cultural knowledge for nerd cred. I also know non-nerds who play Magic. If anything it's seen as a crossover, sort of a "D&D for people who don't live in the basement".

[roboninja]

I also know non-nerds who play Magic.

No you don't.

[Bone]

Sure I do! People who think that the Internet Explorer icon is the Internet. That is by definition a non-nerd.

EDIT: As in, "My Internet is up... I clicked on the blue E and it came up. It just won't load the pages."

[roboninja]

Sure I do! People who think that the Internet Explorer icon is the Internet. That is by definition a non-nerd.

EDIT: As in, "My Internet is up... I clicked on the blue E and it came up. It just won't load the pages."

Those are just stupid nerds :p

[Bone]

Fair enough. "I know a bunch of stupid nerds who play Magic".

But now that statement just applies to all you Magic players ;)

[MagGnome]

And you, of all people, I would have expected to get it. I mean, with all of the MtG you played...

Okay, well now I get it. His sentence didn't even look like English to me. In fact after reading it a few times I started hearing it in my head as if it were said by a person with Down's Syndrome. :/

[DeathtollWRX]

I haven't mazed of ith anyone since 1995 :(

[pronounconnoun]

Okay, well now I get it. His sentence didn't even look like English to me. In fact after reading it a few times I started hearing it in my head as if it were said by a person with Down's Syndrome. :/

I admit that I had to google it, but I knew it was a magic card. I just couldn't remember the ability. I once got into a bidding war on ebay to get one, but alas, my deck has no Maze of Ith.

I haven't mazed of ith anyone since 1995 :(

A lot has changed, my brother. Magic has gotten too noob friendly over the years.

P.S. That may have been close to when I started playing Magic. Ah, middle school, what a pit of hell that drove me to nerddom.

[Purple Santa]

I didn't even know he was married. :eek:

Now I'm embarrassed.

Well if you wouldn't take your mini-sabbaticals from CoG doing all that socializing you would have known. Unless you did and all the alcohol is robbing you of your precious memories :eek:

[boratika]

Me offspring. Looking far older than her two years.

I was going to say, I didn't think it had been that long ago that you were endadded.

[MagGnome]

Well if you wouldn't take your mini-sabbaticals from CoG doing all that socializing you would have known. Unless you did and all the alcohol is robbing you of your precious memories :eek:

That's a genuine possibility. :p

[Squidbot]

OW HAI I HERD U LIEK DRAGN AYJ

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/linvuiet/Old%20stuff/35314_411063670657_657280657_506787.jpg

[Hawkzombie]

How sad is it I know that's Dragon Age in your hand?

[Panthera]

I was at a medieval martial arts event all weekend and got to handle a real-life 16th century Zweihander.

http://i27.tinypic.com/30wpnbd.jpg

[Generation ABXY]

How sad is it I know that's Dragon Age in your hand?

...You do know he name dropped the game in his post (well, sort of), right? :p

[Hawkzombie]

...You do know he name dropped the game in his post (well, sort of), right? :p

...Dammit.

[MagGnome]

I was at a medieval martial arts event all weekend and got to handle a real-life 16th century Zweihander.

Cute beard!


Oh, and the big sword is nice too. ;)

[SilentScreams]

And that, ladies and gents, is Mags foolproof chat up line.

60% of the time, it works every time.

[Serapth]

... socks and shorts? What are you thinking Cloud?

[Squidbot]

I always thought you were black, Panthera. No idea why.

[Panthera]

Cute beard!


Oh, and the big sword is nice too. ;)

Thanks. :D

[Panthera]

... socks and shorts? What are you thinking Cloud?

Perfectly acceptable for sports. If I'm going to sweat hard for three days, I'm doing it with some comfort. :p

...Cloud?

[MagGnome]

... socks and shorts? What are you thinking Cloud?

I wear socks with shorts all the time. Granted I generally stick with ankle socks.


I always thought you were black, Panthera. No idea why.

Really? That's odd. Panthera does, however, belong to another minority:

Guys with very big swords.


Thanks. :D

You're welcome. It looks very nice! :D

[diablopath]

I always thought you were black, Panthera. No idea why.

I thought he was a woman.

[roboninja]

I thought he was a woman.

I thought he was a horse.

[Squidbot]

An ethnic centaur then.

[Generation ABXY]

An ethnic centaur then.

...with bewbs. That's important.

[Scaryfaced]

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn428/Scaryfaced/Centaur2.jpg
Am I doing it right?

[Hawkzombie]

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn428/Scaryfaced/Centaur2.jpg
Am I doing it right?

God Bless Futurama.

[Serapth]

I wear socks with shorts all the time. Granted I generally stick with ankle socks.


This is what keeps it from being a crime. Wearing socks with shorts is not a crime, as obviously if you arent wearing sandals, you need to wear something. Its the above the ankle part that is the true crime.

EDIT: Oh, and given what forum this is, not recognizing the "Cloud" reference is simply disturbing Panthera! :D

[Panthera]

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn428/Scaryfaced/Centaur2.jpg
Am I doing it right?

Ahaha, nice catch!

EDIT: Oh, and given what forum this is, not recognizing the "Cloud" reference is simply disturbing Panthera!

FFVII, I assume? <confused>

[Stoke]

Ahaha, nice catch!



FFVII, I assume? <confused>

You're holding a giant sword in the picture. Cloud is known for his larger than average weapon. Thus, you are Cloud. ;)

[Panthera]

...ooooooh. Duh.

[Squidbot]

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn428/Scaryfaced/Centaur2.jpg
Am I doing it right?

Brilliant.

[DeathtollWRX]

I admit that I had to google it, but I knew it was a magic card. I just couldn't remember the ability. I once got into a bidding war on ebay to get one, but alas, my deck has no Maze of Ith.



A lot has changed, my brother. Magic has gotten too noob friendly over the years.

P.S. That may have been close to when I started playing Magic. Ah, middle school, what a pit of hell that drove me to nerddom.

Wow I looked up Maze of ith and they want between 20-40 dollars for it. It used as a land so couldn't be dispelled.

[Pigeon]

I thought he was a horse.

He's not actually a horse, he's a broom.

[DeathtollWRX]

Me and the kids have been playing alot of Nerf lately. Took a few pics.
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/363/nerf2.jpg
By null (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/null) at 2010-07-14
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/2438/nerf3.th.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/nerf3.jpg/)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4730/nerf1.th.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/nerf1.jpg/)

[Bone]

Hey, what was it like working with Neil Patrick Harris?

[CappinCanuck]

I thought some of you might enjoy this newer picture of me :p I'm the guy looking toward the camera.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9595/snicker.jpg

[Serapth]

.... hmmm, having trouble seeing you for some reason.

[Nura]

I'm with Serapth on this one. What guy?

[Generation ABXY]

Way to be mature, guys. Also: Wow, that's a mammal!

[Serapth]

I was gravely disappointed in you ABXY until I started to reply.....

Well played, well played.

[pomeroy]

On a serious note, you look like Jim from The Office.

And those are some awesome titties.

[KillerMcDead]

We breed 'em right up here.

[Hawkzombie]

Dude, he IS Jim from The Office...wtf...

[CappinCanuck]

Dude, he IS Jim from The Office...wtf...

Maybe a fatter version :P

[Hawkzombie]

Pleasantly plump :p

[MagGnome]

I was gravely disappointed in you ABXY until I started to reply.....

Well played, well played.

He copied that from me and my faux-doppelganger.


Hey, what was it like working with Neil Patrick Harris?

Not this again...

[Bone]

I know, it's been done before, but damn. Of all the "you look just like..." comments, he really IS Harold.

[civil]

Breasts are wonderful, all the time.
All the time, breasts are wonderful.

[ShivaX]

Not this again...

In that picture he REALLY looks like Harold though.

And Cannuck completely looks like the guy from the Office as well in his.

[MagGnome]

And I completely look like Gael Garcia Bernal.

What? It might be true. :p

[CappinCanuck]

I know, it's been done before, but damn. Of all the "you look just like..." comments, he really IS Harold.

He completely does in that picture... no question.

[Xerxes]

.... hmmm, having trouble seeing you for some reason.

I would of so wrote that.

[Hawkzombie]

So, Cap'n...whose wedding was that and which bridesmaid did you hook up with? :p

[pronounconnoun]

Deathtollwrx,I think you should create a thread about how much you look like John Cho so we'll have somewhere to send people when they comment on how much you look like him from now on. Thank you.

[MagGnome]

So, Cap'n...whose wedding was that and which bridesmaid did you hook up with? :p

He's married. ;)


Deathtollwrx,I think you should create a thread about how much you look like John Cho so we'll have somewhere to send people when they comment on how much you look like him from now on. Thank you.

I vote that anyone who makes a "OMG you look like..." post be immediately permabanned. ;)

[Stoke]

I vote that anyone who makes a "OMG you look like..." post be immediately permabanned. ;)

Holy shit! John Cho looks just like Deathtollwrx! :p

[Bone]

I think Mags is trying to passively-aggressively ban me!

[MagGnome]

You caught me! :eek:

[CappinCanuck]

So, Cap'n...whose wedding was that and which bridesmaid did you hook up with? :p

The bride's not in the pictures... but the best bridesmaid isn't even in the picture either. :cool: But yeah, definitely married... le sigh.

[Xerxes]

The bride's not in the pictures... but the best bridesmaid isn't even in the picture either. :cool: But yeah, definitely married... le sigh.

I'm not! Helloooooooooooooo Ontario! Wait are you the ones with all the french?

[DeathtollWRX]

Holy shit! John Cho looks just like Deathtollwrx! :p

That's what i'm talking about!

What's a John Cho?

Must be a damn fine gentleman.

[Hawkzombie]

That's Quebec, Xerxes :p

[Thanasimos]

My hair is now two feet --
TWO FEET OH GOD
-- shorter than it was this morning. Locks of Love is in for a big one today.

Pictures forthcoming.

[Squidbot]

You crazy fool! WHY?!
Having said that, I cam close to shaving the sides of my head a couple of weeks back, to give myself a dreadlock mohican.

[Serapth]

You crazy fool! WHY?!
Having said that, I cam close to shaving the sides of my head a couple of weeks back, to give myself a dreadlock mohican.

You know, Kevin Costner was the last of the Mohicans for a reason...

[Generation ABXY]

Locks of Love is in for a big one today.

My barber refused to donate to them last time; she gave me an earful about them selling hair, and then mine just got tossed. :(

You know, Kevin Costner was the last of the Mohicans for a reason...

Because he's secretly Daniel Day-Lewis?

[Serapth]

My barber refuses to donate to them last time; she gave me an earful about them selling hair, and then mine just got tossed. :(



Because he's secretly Daniel Day-Lewis?

He was a Mohican in Dance with Wolves, which came later and thus was last. Smartass!

[KillerMcDead]

He was a Mohican in Dance with Wolves, which came later and thus was last. Smartass!

I'm pretty sure the Natives in Dances with Wolves were Sioux.

I'm also pretty sure Mohicans were Algonquian.

Smartass :D

[Serapth]

All of you Indian and Kevin Costner buffs should DIAF!

[Generation ABXY]

I thought he became Sioux?

EDIT: Cursed tabbed browsing...

[Thanasimos]

You crazy fool! WHY?!
Having said that, I cam close to shaving the sides of my head a couple of weeks back, to give myself a dreadlock mohican.

I dunno. It seemed like the right thing to do. As long as I say I'm going to donate my hair, every time I trim it after it's grown out might as well be me stealing hair away from them. This way, in another two years, it'll be that long again and I'll donate again. That's all!

Oh, and I also thought it would be nice to look my age again. For two years people have been assuming I'm 22 or older, because I have long hair and often a full beard (though the latter from laziness). With a buzz-cut and a mere goatee, I think I might have gotten my appearance to 19 where it belongs.

[MagGnome]

My barber refused to donate to them last time; she gave me an earful about them selling hair, and then mine just got tossed. :(

There is a temple in India where thousands of men and women go everyday to have their hair cut off for a Hindu goddess. The women's* hair is washed, separated by type and color, and eventually sold in the United States as very expensive, high-end extensions. The men's* hair largely ends up at commercial bakeries, where an extraction from the hair is used in baking bread. Yes, most of the bread that you buy at the supermarket contains chemicals/enzymes derived from human hair.



*Why does Firefox think these are misspelled?

[Generation ABXY]

There is a temple in India where thousands of men and women go everyday to have their hair cut off for a Hindu goddess. The women's* hair is washed, separated by type and color, and eventually sold in the United States as very expensive, high-end extensions. The men's* hair largely ends up at commercial bakeries, where an extraction from the hair is used in baking bread. Yes, most of the bread that you buy at the supermarket contains chemicals/enzymes derived from human hair.



*Why does Firefox think these are misspelled?

...

Well, if you need me, I'll be in the kitchen scraping off my tongue with a knife.

(Still, with Locks of Love, it was being donated under the auspices of making wigs for ailing children.)

[MagGnome]

I'm glad I could be of service. :D

[KillerMcDead]

I thought he became Sioux?

EDIT: Cursed tabbed browsing...

Yeah I'm just saying. The Natives he JOIN are Sioux.

Fuck, I'd forgotten how much I like Dances with Wolves and The Last of the Mohicans.

[Generation ABXY]

Yeah I'm just saying. The Natives he JOIN are Sioux.

Fuck, I'd forgotten how much I like Dances with Wolves and The Last of the Mohicans.

Oh, I was responding to Serapth, too; you and I were both saying the same thing (I was just a little late, thanks to tabbed browsing).

[Serapth]

Oh, I was responding to Serapth, too; you and I were both saying the same thing (I was just a little late, thanks to tabbed browsing).

Its a poor artist who blames his tools.

[Generation ABXY]

At least I know my Injuns, Canuck! :p

[Serapth]

At least I know my Injuns, Canuck! :p

EDIT: Hmmm, realize genocide joke might be taken the wrong way...

[Ghostbear]

Guy at work (who is Navajo) is curious what you mean by that.

[Serapth]

Guy at work (who is Navajo) is curious what you mean by that.

Doh, in before my edit.

I was implying Canada treated Indians badly.... but compared to Americans, ouch.

Then I realized it was a pretty tasteless bash if someone native was reading........

[civil]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/hoimi/CryingIndian.jpg

[Xerxes]

Looks more like a odd saggy skin growth more so than a tear. O_o

[Thanasimos]

Edit: Ahaha, unrotated photos

As promised, short hair. This is the first time I've had it short in almost four years -- I wasn't even done with puberty when I first put it in a ponytail. So, this is a completely new and unseen face here. I think I look my age, though, so with any luck people will stop asking me about senior classes or beer-buying. Also, terrible sunburn on the nose. Shit's peelin' and scabbin' and -- ugh. Without further ado, then:

This is my best Mags impression. It is also the expression on my face 95% of the time, so the hair is best understood in its context.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4811271416_ef8f24c661_b.jpg

This profile shot makes clear how short it really is:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4810646481_5a9524ac6d_b.jpg

This isn't a bald spot, it's where my hair stands straight up courtesy of my cowlick, which I haven't seen in years.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4810646111_f72d55d0e5_b.jpg

This is what happens when I'm taking these photos while watching the Chappelle show -- a rare smiling face!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4810645707_1b5eef7b8b_b.jpg

I guess I failed my Mags impression.

[Pigeon]

Doh, in before my edit.

I was implying Canada treated Indians badly.... but compared to Americans, ouch.

Then I realized it was a pretty tasteless bash if someone native was reading........

<--Native. But I've heard them all and I have a sense of humor. And I missed it lol.

[Pigeon]

At least I know my Injuns, Canuck! :p

I don't know you!

[Savok]

My barber refused to donate to them last time; she gave me an earful about them selling hair, and then mine just got tossed. :(
Your barber is right, LOL sell most donations to cover "costs" rather then actually using the hair. The wigs they do make don't even get given away, those are sold too. It's a corrupt, pathetic organization like so many "charities" these days.

Give the hair to someone better like Wigs for Kids or just sell it yourself and donate the money to something not made of assholes.

[Hawkzombie]

I'm 1/64th something.

[Pigeon]

I'm 1/64th something.

That's what lots of white people say to try to sound special :cool:

[civil]

I'm 1/64th something.
Ugh. As much as I hate the sock meme I can't let this one go by:

Cotton/Poly blend?

[MagGnome]

I guess I failed my Mags impression.

Very funny. :p

I tried to take some pics of me smiling for a guy I'm talking to online. I looked like a complete idiot in all of them.

[Thanasimos]

Very funny. :p

I tried to take some pics of me smiling for a guy I'm talking to online. I looked like a complete idiot in all of them.

You're an easy target. Cue shrug.

Most people look like idiots when they fake a smile for the camera. Try laughing at something.

[Libuke]

Very funny. :p

I tried to take some pics of me smiling for a guy I'm talking to online. I looked like a complete idiot in all of them.

I have a bad habit of closing my eyes almost whenever I get my picture taken. I always seem to time my blink just at the right moment to have my eyse fully or half closed. It took a friend like 4 or 5 tries until she got a decent picture of me and her at the bar last weekend. Then I still don't like most of pictures taken of me where I actually mange to have my eyes open. Though my friends say they look fine, I am not sure if I believe them.

[Hawkzombie]

Why are you sending him pictures of your face? :p

[Generation ABXY]

Your barber is right, LOL sell most donations to cover "costs" rather then actually using the hair. The wigs they do make don't even get given away, those are sold too. It's a corrupt, pathetic organization like so many "charities" these days.

Give the hair to someone better like Wigs for Kids or just sell it yourself and donate the money to something not made of assholes.

Well, I'm typically rather skeptical of charities for that very reason. However, in this case, she was the one who convinced me to do it in the first place... :p

Perhaps I'll look into Wigs for Kids, though (or, you know, just go back to lopping it off without a second thought).

[Savok]

Explains the rant, you're always bitter when you get fooled by pretend charities.

[jpc_theoneandonly]

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/jpc_theoneandonly/hahaha.jpg



Fixed that for you. ;)

[Serapth]

Fixed that for you. ;)

Well at least you didn't add white splotches.

[jpc_theoneandonly]

Well at least you didn't add white splotches.

That would just be rude.

[Thanasimos]

Well, I'm typically rather skeptical of charities for that very reason. However, in this case, she was the one who convinced me to do it in the first place... :p

Perhaps I'll look into Wigs for Kids, though (or, you know, just go back to lopping it off without a second thought).

I think I'm going to do a bit more research before I mail off that hair, then.

[Squidbot]

Christ, I thought you meant you'd just shortened it, not scalped yourself.

Baldy.

[MagGnome]

You're an easy target. Cue shrug.

Most people look like idiots when they fake a smile for the camera. Try laughing at something.

Yeah, that's what I started doing, and the last few pictures didn't look so bad.


I have a bad habit of closing my eyes almost whenever I get my picture taken. I always seem to time my blink just at the right moment to have my eyse fully or half closed. It took a friend like 4 or 5 tries until she got a decent picture of me and her at the bar last weekend. Then I still don't like most of pictures taken of me where I actually mange to have my eyes open. Though my friends say they look fine, I am not sure if I believe them.

I do the same thing! It's a reflex against the brightness of the flash I guess. I hate getting my picture taken, because so many of them turn out poorly. I either have my eyes closed or I look like a serial killer.


Why are you sending him pictures of your face? :p

Who says those are the only pics I'm sending him? :p

[CappinCanuck]

That would just be rude.

Thank you :)

[Generation ABXY]

Christ, I thought you meant you'd just shortened it, not scalped yourself.

Yeah, you're a braver man I, Thanasimos. I'd never cut my hair that short; I like enough to sort of slick back.

[MagGnome]

I've been keeping my hair quite short lately. I resisted buzzing it for years, because I didn't want to be like my dad. Now I like having it short.

[Libuke]

I keep my hair short myself because it naturally curls, a lot. I can't even brush it at certain point, well I can but it does nothing. The hair just does whatever it wants.

Which I suppose if you are a guy that likes that look it would be nice but I have never been a fan of it. It makes it look like I don't wash my hair, is what I guess it comes down too.

[Serapth]

<--Native. But I've heard them all and I have a sense of humor. And I missed it lol.

Hmmmmmm, native and in Michigan, want to drive something across the border for me? ;)

[roboninja]

Tonight at 10: Local founder of a promising tech company busted as head of tobacco and alcohol smuggling ring. Do you know what your kids are doing on the Internet? Might they be in danger?!? Tune in for more!

[Serapth]

Tonight at 10: Local founder of a promising tech company busted as head of tobacco and alcohol smuggling ring. Do you know what your kids are doing on the Internet? Might they be in danger?!? Tune in for more!

Funny you should mention that... last weekend I attended a wedding in Prescott, ( 1000 Islands area, just past Kingston ), and just outside of Kingston there was a truck crash from a police chase, where they were smuggling cig's and rolled (the truck) a few dozen times. Apparently I spent two hours in traffic not because of a brutal crash after a police chase... but because all the passer bys were stopping to steal cig's off the ground.

And I am actually speaking 100% truth.

[civil]

Funny you should mention that... last weekend I attended a wedding in Prescott, ( 1000 Islands area, just past Kingston ), and just outside of Kingston there was a truck crash from a police chase, where they were smuggling cig's and rolled (the truck) a few dozen times. Apparently I spent two hours in traffic not because of a brutal crash after a police chase... but because all the passer bys were stopping to steal cig's off the ground.

And I am actually speaking 100% truth.
Yeah right. You were vacationing on a giant patch of salad dressing. Next you'll have us believe you went skiing down Aunt Jemima's tits!

[Serapth]

Actually, im not even making this one up, it was pretty fucked up to drive by...

http://images.ctv.ca/archives/CTVNews/img2/20100716/600_ott_contraband_cigarettes_100716.jpg


You know what though... I quit smoking just over two years ago, so this was a pretty damned good test of my resolve! :D


Actually, thats a lie, the smuggled cigarettes are shit... really they are. Granted I remember from 3 years or more ago ( DKs and Putters ) but I can't imagine they have improved much. If im going to kill myself, im going to kill myself with the good shit!


EDIT: Oh, and that Aunt Jemima is a freaky bitch. Seriously. Freaky.

[MagGnome]

People pay money to smuggle cigarettes across the border? I guess I just don't get the appeal. I think cigs are nasty.

I don't want to get into that ridiculous debate again though. :p

[Savok]

I get smoking, I don't get smoking terrible cigarettes that have to be smuggled in.

You really need to look at your life if you're effectively smoking trash.

[roboninja]

Well, they aren't trash, they are actually tobacco. They just do not have the "quality taste" of many brand-name smokes. The big difference is the price; a pack of smokes now costs over $10 up here.

Of course, this is coming from a non-smoker (tobacco), so take it with a grain of salt.

[Savok]

According to my father who smoked until his lung went pop, crap cigarettes are like licking an ash tray someone peed in.

[civil]

According to my father who smoked until his lung went pop, crap cigarettes are like licking an ash tray someone peed in.
...that taste fucking awesome with a cop of coffee.

[Bone]

People pay money to smuggle cigarettes across the border? I guess I just don't get the appeal. I think cigs are nasty.

I don't want to get into that ridiculous debate again though. :pI recently quit smoking (again). But with packs of cigarettes going above 6 bucks in Texas and probably 10 in NYC, I can see the need for a black market.

[pronounconnoun]

I recently quit smoking (again). But with packs of cigarettes going above 6 bucks in Texas and probably 10 in NYC, I can see the need for a black market.

$7 for a pack of American Spirits in SF. If I'm going to corrupt my lungs, I'm doing it with flavor.

[Bone]

$7 for a pack of American Spirits in SF. If I'm going to corrupt my lungs, I'm doing it with flavor.
That's the truth. While I see a need for a black market, I haven't gone to cheap cigarettes since buying Smokes back when I was 19 and poor.

[Savok]

.... why buy cigarettes when you're poor?

[Bone]

.... why buy cigarettes when you're poor?

Why buy anything but ramen noodles when you're poor? You make do and enjoy what you enjoy. It's not like I was using food stamps.

Why question other people's choices?

[Savok]

Ramen noodles are poor nutrition, we need that stuff to survive, cigarettes are rather the opposite of that.

[Bone]

Still, do you make it a point to question people's purchases that they make with their own money?

When I say I was poor, I mean I had very little money especially compared to where I've been for the last ten years. I guess it wasn't fair to say poor because I still had a place to live and a car. Still, I had very little extra money and what does it matter if I bought cheap cigarettes with it? Should lesser advantaged people not enjoy themselves? What about going to the movies, buying music, etc.?

[civil]

Bone, you better stop with that talk otherwise the coloreds, Jews and women will start to think they can enjoy some of that shit too.

[Bone]

I'll make sure they don't get uppity. As far as privileges go, it's white males only. You're pale enough to get by, but keep that ninja uniform on or else your Mexican could show.

[Savok]

You're free to blow what little money you have on useless crap that'll cost you more down the track just as I'm free to call you a bloody idiot for doing so.

I also don't think a movie will cause doctor's bills... except maybe Battlefield Earth.

[civil]

I'll make sure they don't get uppity. As far as privileges go, it's white males only. You're pale enough to get by, but keep that ninja uniform on or else your Mexican could show.
No ninja costume can cover up my Mexican smell. :(

[Bone]

You're free to blow what little money you have on useless crap that'll cost you more down the track just as I'm free to call you a bloody idiot for doing so.

Just as long as you've never done anything idiotic, especially at age 19. Think back- this would have been your second year at the Finishing School for Pompous Twats.

[CappinCanuck]

Well, they aren't trash, they are actually tobacco. They just do not have the "quality taste" of many brand-name smokes. The big difference is the price; a pack of smokes now costs over $10 up here.

Of course, this is coming from a non-smoker (tobacco), so take it with a grain of salt.

...that taste fucking awesome with a cop of coffee.

I'm with Robo... I tried a few native brands and some other nondescript ones. They did taste like ashtray compared to a premium brand. With the price of mine at 11-12/pack, I even tried a few non-premium brands in the 7-9$ range. They were shit, but not nearly as back as black market or native ones.

My thoughts are that if you're going to smoke you should be smoking the good stuff because you're sacrificing your health for the privilege.

[Hawkzombie]

Just as long as you've never done anything idiotic, especially at age 19. Think back- this would have been your second year at the Finishing School for Pompous Twats.

This is Savok we're talking about...I've known him for over 8 years, and he's been rather level headed about EVERYTHING. I doubt he was ever a stupid 19 year old, as his German blood would cry out against such an inefficient age and merely force his body to age 3 years in spite of itself.

I've been hearing similar lines from Savok for years :p

[Bone]

Well, I was mostly being facetious. I have no idea what kind of twat he is!

But I myself am a proponent of early and robust idiocy, as good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

[MagGnome]

My thoughts are that if you're going to smoke you should be smoking the good stuff because you're sacrificing your health for the privilege.

I feel the same way about beer. Why would I pay to drink shitty beer when I can pay a couple of dollars more and drink fantastic beer?

[Hawkzombie]

Well, I was mostly being facetious. I have no idea what kind of twat he is!

But I myself am a proponent of early and robust idiocy, as good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

Yeah, same here. Can't learn from mistakes if you don't make any!

[Savok]

Just as long as you've never done anything idiotic, especially at age 19. Think back- this would have been your second year at the Finishing School for Pompous Twats.
Same thing I'm doing now actually, shouting at people on the Internet.

I'm just saying, if you're going to smoke be sensible about it, at least be able to afford it and smoke the good stuff.

[civil]

Just as long as you've never done anything idiotic, especially at age 19. Think back- this would have been your second year at the Finishing School for Pompous Twats.
Dinner I just had: Out of my nose.

I'm with Robo... I tried a few native brands and some other nondescript ones. They did taste like ashtray compared to a premium brand. With the price of mine at 11-12/pack, I even tried a few non-premium brands in the 7-9$ range. They were shit, but not nearly as back as black market or native ones.

My thoughts are that if you're going to smoke you should be smoking the good stuff because you're sacrificing your health for the privilege.
I swear, CoG got more literal in my absence. I was implying that any cigarette, no matter the brand, is made better with a cup of coffee.

[Serapth]

Just as long as you've never done anything idiotic, especially at age 19. Think back- this would have been your second year at the Finishing School for Pompous Twats.
Dinner I just had: Out of my nose.

I'm with Robo... I tried a few native brands and some other nondescript ones. They did taste like ashtray compared to a premium brand. With the pric
I swear, CoG got more literal in my absence. I was implying that any cigarette, no matter the brand, is made better with a cup of coffee.

See, you simply don't realize just how horrible these smokes are. Put it this way, when I was younger and dumber, my friends and I tried making our own 'farm fresh' cigarettes and even though we all got sick.... still better.

[pronounconnoun]

I swear, CoG got more literal in my absence. I was implying that any cigarette, no matter the brand, is made better with a cup of coffee.

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware this thread was about you. :p


Actually, I've had some pretty bad cigarettes ruin a perfectly fine cup of coffee.

And Savok, the price is high but I don't smoke a lot and when it doesn't fit in my budget I avoid smoking for a few weeks. After a few weeks when your body forgets what a cigarette is like, that's when you cash in on the nicotine high. Ahhh.

[Savok]

Just for the record I've nothing against people smoking, I'm just annoyed at people smoking crap for the sheer sake of smoking and spending money they don't really have on them.

It'd be like me having $5 to my name and then spending it all on a bucket of lard. If I'm going to put on weight it's going to be with something bloody nice and only when it isn't to the detriment of everything else.

[CappinCanuck]

Dinner I just had: Out of my nose.


I swear, CoG got more literal in my absence. I was implying that any cigarette, no matter the brand, is made better with a cup of coffee.

I wasn't saying it specifically at you. Just my general thoughts on it since we were talking about different brands and smuggled cigarettes. I just quoted you cuz you were in the convo :)

But, yeah, of course, coffee and cigarettes are the reason I still smoke. I'm actually doing it right now. Sip, puff, sip, puff, puff, sip.

[Bone]

Just for the record I've nothing against people smoking, I'm just annoyed at people smoking crap for the sheer sake of smoking and spending money they don't really have on them.

It'd be like me having $5 to my name and then spending it all on a bucket of lard. If I'm going to put on weight it's going to be with something bloody nice and only when it isn't to the detriment of everything else.
I was just fucking with you, I don't really care if you care. But where I was, if I had 5 bucks, I might have spent four on food and one on cheap smokes. Better than no smokes, and the dollar wouldn't have done much more for my dinner.

[crazyD]

Smoking isn't necessarily about the taste for everyone. Smoking feels good, and if you want the good feeling from smoking, but can't afford good cigarettes, I can see the point of getting the bad ones. Personally, I smoke an e-cig these days, but still will break into a pack of American Spirits if I'm drinking.

[Dorkandproudofit]

I've never understood the allure of inhaling toxic fumes, tearing up your lungs half to hell, barfing uncontrollably and blowing smoke out of you.

[crazyD]

I've never understood the allure of inhaling toxic fumes, tearing up your lungs half to hell, barfing uncontrollably and blowing smoke out of you.

God, are we really going to turn this into one of these threads? Seriously?

Cause, I love barfing uncontrollably. Happens whenever I take a fucking puff.

[Stoke]

I've never understood the allure of inhaling toxic fumes, tearing up your lungs half to hell, barfing uncontrollably and blowing smoke out of you.

You must be all kinds of fun.

Try some of this (http://www.flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?id=4037).

[Bone]

You must be all kinds of fun.

Try some of this (http://www.flexamail.com/GetImage.ashx?id=4037).
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[National Kato]

Me and the better half in Venice and Tuscany this past week.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/NationalKato/KevAnnie-Venice.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/NationalKato/KevAnnie-Tuscany.jpg

And I brought something home for Mags. Hope you speak Italian, brother.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/NationalKato/David-Florence.jpg

[Generation ABXY]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/NationalKato/KevAnnie-Venice.jpg

Damn, that looks nice. Have to see that city, one day...

[Dorkandproudofit]

You didn't, by chance, see a dude in a white cloak and cowl running over the rooftops while you were there, did you?

[pronounconnoun]

You didn't, by chance, see a dude in a white cloak and cowl running over the rooftops while you were there, did you?

At first I thought you were making a Dan Brown joke, then I realized where I was and failed.

[civil]

Gah! Kato, I can't sully those photos! Especially with a hot mama in them. :(

Man, I fucking love that city. There is nothing - nothing! - on this earth like walking around that city in the dead of night. Can't wait to go back in October.

[National Kato]

Man, I fucking love that city. There is nothing - nothing! - on this earth like walking around that city in the dead of night. Can't wait to go back in October.

Yeah, we lucked into a cool, breezy night our second evening in Venice and it was amazing. We walked around and got lost several times, each time discovering these incredible old canals and buildings and doors, fer crissakes! That's right, I said doors. Old, amazing, doors.

Such a great city. Too bad it won't last.

[civil]

I know. That's why we're going this year. The missus (who's never been) is afraid it'll be Atlantis before long.

Doors, yes! And the (somewhat) silent vaporetti drifting along the canals in the evening, with sometimes only a drifting light letting you know a boat was going by.

[SilentScreams]

I'd like to go before it sinks. Considering the fact that I'm only a cheap flight away, I really have no excuse.

[MagGnome]

I've never understood the allure of inhaling toxic fumes, tearing up your lungs half to hell, barfing uncontrollably and blowing smoke out of you.

I don't smoke cigarettes, but it's obvious even to me that you have no idea what you are talking about.

[SilentScreams]

Barfing aside, he wasn't far off the mark though.

[MagGnome]

And I brought something home for Mags. Hope you speak Italian, brother.

I speak the language of lovemaking. All others are irrelevant.


Gah! Kato, I can't sully those photos! Especially with a hot mama in them. :(

Man, I fucking love that city. There is nothing - nothing! - on this earth like walking around that city in the dead of night. Can't wait to go back in October.

I haven't even been once, and you are going again? That's just not fair!


I'd like to go before it sinks. Considering the fact that I'm only a cheap flight away, I really have no excuse.

Part of me thinks that I should drop everything I'm doing now and see the world before it is completely fucked up. It won't be long now before that's the case. :(

[Karak]

Yeah, we lucked into a cool, breezy night our second evening in Venice and it was amazing. We walked around and got lost several times, each time discovering these incredible old canals and buildings and doors, fer crissakes! That's right, I said doors. Old, amazing, doors.

Such a great city. Too bad it won't last.

Wow.
Dude I misread that first sentence and was about to give you a mental fist bumb.
But then I reread it. And well...its not so epic now.

[civil]

I haven't even been once, and you are going again? That's just not fair!
Honestly Jacob, it's not that difficult. Just save money. I've been able to travel quite a bit because it's a priority for me. If that means living like a pauper for several months, so be it. I can't remember the last time I bought "new" clothes, spent a ton of money on a particular object, etc. It's all about budgeting, even on a shoestring. You just have to make the right choices and stick to it. Right now I'm socking away money to try and go to the UK before I start school, but it's hard because of wedding and moving and school expenses. But it is possible and I know I can do it.

[Banacek]

Honestly Jacob, it's not that difficult. Just save money. I've been able to travel quite a bit because it's a priority for me. If that means living like a pauper for several months, so be it. I can't remember the last time I bought "new" clothes, spent a ton of money on a particular object, etc. It's all about budgeting, even on a shoestring. You just have to make the right choices and stick to it. Right now I'm socking away money to try and go to the UK before I start school, but it's hard because of wedding and moving and school expenses. But it is possible and I know I can do it.

My wife and I had to cancel our trip to Italy because we are buying a house and all of our saved up money went to that. One of these days we will get to Europe.

[MagGnome]

There isn't a whole lot of money to save. On the bright side I'm driving to Nebraska next week. That's like traveling, right? :/

I want to see the whole world before too long. Hopefully I can resume my travels next year and hopefully leave the country this time.

[civil]

My wife and I had to cancel our trip to Italy because we are buying a house and all of our saved up money went to that. One of these days we will get to Europe.
Word. When the ex-wife and I bought a two-flat, it was a no-trip year. :(

Next year in Israel!


EDIT: Jacob, it might not seem like it but you can. My first overseas trip I was making $5.00/Hour and I ate, quite literally, rice and beans for months so I could pay for it. And I was dating a chick at the time! She was righteous and understood that dates were going to be low-key affairs for a while.

[MagGnome]

Traveling abroad is so expensive though! Even the plane tickets to get there are expensive!

For example, I have two people I could stay with in London, but flying there alone would cost nearly a thousand dollars, if not more.

[shunoshi]

Traveling abroad is so expensive though! Even the plane tickets to get there are expensive!

For example, I have two people I could stay with in London, but flying there alone would cost nearly a thousand dollars, if not more.

Remember that good beer comment earlier? Sounds like it's time to start drinking Pig's Eye.

[civil]

Traveling abroad is so expensive though! Even the plane tickets to get there are expensive!

For example, I have two people I could stay with in London, but flying there alone would cost nearly a thousand dollars, if not more.
It can be done. I've done London on 15 Pounds a day. And since you have accommodations it gets even cheaper.

As for flying costs, I only ever travel in the summer if it's to a wedding or other special event. Otherwise it's October - March/April. High Season will kill your wallet.

[MagGnome]

Remember that good beer comment earlier? Sounds like it's time to start drinking Pig's Eye.

I'd rather suck on vagina than drink crappy beer.


It can be done. I've done London on 15 Pounds a day. And since you have accommodations it gets even cheaper.

As for flying costs, I only ever travel in the summer if it's to a wedding or other special event. Otherwise it's October - March/April. High Season will kill your wallet.

Thanks for the advice.

Like I said, I'm going to Nebraska next week. I'm also thinking about going to Wisconsin in early October. ;)

[Banacek]

I'd rather suck on vagina than drink crappy beer.

Is that a dare? ;)

[Xerxes]

I'd rather suck on vagina than drink crappy beer.

Get the fuck out of here! ME TOO! :eek:

Hell, it could be a really good beer and I might choose some vagina!

[MagGnome]

It really comes down to whether I would rather drink bottled, stale piss (ie Budweiser, Miller, etc.) or suck on vagina.

That's actually a difficult decision.

[Xerxes]

It really comes down to whether I would rather drink bottled, stale piss (ie Budweiser, Miller, etc.) or suck on vagina.

That's actually a difficult decision.

Give the owner of the vagina the beer, and suck on the vagina. Easy decision.

[MagGnome]

I don't like fish though. :eek:

[civil]

I'd rather suck on vagina than drink crappy beer.
I'm positive you've sucked on some skanky dick in your lifetime. I can't speak from experience, but I would imagine that after that vagina wouldn't be too bad.

Anyway, don't complain about not being able to go on real vacations (Nebraska?) when the power is yours to make it so. It's all about choosing, and you choose not to save money in whatever way you can to make it happen. :p


Like I said, I'm going to Nebraska next week. I'm also thinking about going to Wisconsin in early October. ;)
Who the hell would want to go to Wisconsin? Bleh!

[Pigeon]

Sigged for posterity

[MagGnome]

Thanks a lot, Pigeon. :p

I'm positive you've sucked on some skanky dick in your lifetime. I can't speak from experience, but I would imagine that after that vagina wouldn't be too bad.

Anyway, don't complain about not being able to go on real vacations (Nebraska?) when the power is yours to make it so. It's all about choosing, and you choose not to save money in whatever way you can to make it happen. :p

Who the hell would want to go to Wisconsin? Bleh!

How do you know that for sure? Something tells me I need to stop drinking around you.

As for Nebraska, my family lives there, and I haven't been back since October 2009. This is the longest I've gone without visiting "home", and I'm starting to feel bad about it. A few days down there will surely cure that though. ;)

I don't know who would ever voluntarily go to Wisconsin, but some crazy sod is getting married there in a couple of months. He sounds like a real poofter to me, but apparently he has her fooled.

[Xerxes]

I don't like fish though. :eek:

Oddly enough I have a thing for Tuna right out the package. Also grilled Mahi-mahi is the business.

[civil]

I don't know who would ever voluntarily go to Wisconsin, but some crazy sod is getting married there in a couple of months. He sounds like a real poofter to me, but apparently he has her fooled.
Admit it, you had to get that translated in "Standard British Slang". :p

[MagGnome]

Admit it, you had to get that translated in "Standard British Slang". :p

No, you're wrong. ;)

Blame years of British television and the cute Brit I've been chatting with online lately.

[Savok]

Or watch Top Gear test an Aussie car (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbRXpdwZiJU):p

[crazyD]

Barfing aside, he wasn't far off the mark though.

Sure, if you only have a concept of the negative aspects of smoking, and no actual understanding of why people enjoy it.

[civil]

On a related note, I took a couple of drags off of a friend's Camel No. 9. Holy fuck, that was a smooth, delicious smoke.

[Bone]

Sure, if you only have a concept of the negative aspects of smoking, and no actual understanding of why people enjoy it.Yeah, I have never puked from smoking, ever. I have felt nauseated when I was on the patch though.

It's not even hard to understand, I would think. It's a drug, it delivers calmness in the face of stress.

[Suave Peanut]

Come on, guys.

It's like those damn rollercoasters that make me puke every time. How could anyone find them appealing?

[Banacek]

Come on, guys.

It's like those damn rollercoasters that make me puke every time. How could anyone find them appealing?

Because it contains a fantastic drug that enhances any mood you want to be in. Not that I miss smoking or anything ;)

[Serapth]

Yeah, I have never puked from smoking, ever. I have felt nauseated when I was on the patch though.

It's not even hard to understand, I would think. It's a drug, it delivers calmness in the face of stress.

The same, the only time I really felt nauseated smoking was on the patch, or perhaps when having a cig for the first time after a very long period without smoking and that sensation lasted about 2 minutes.

[Bone]

This conversation is as helpful to me as a Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting would be to a sex addict. "Hi, I'm Angela, I'm a sex addict and I sleep with any man I meet" "HI ANGELA!!!"

[Serapth]

This conversation is as helpful to me as a Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting would be to a sex addict. "Hi, I'm Angela, I'm a sex addict and I sleep with any man I meet" "HI ANGELA!!!"

You trying to quit right now? ( Havent paid much attention to this thread ).

[Panthera]

It really comes down to whether I would rather drink bottled, stale piss (ie Budweiser, Miller, etc.) or suck on vagina.

That's actually a difficult decision.

It depends. How much have I had to drink beforehand and how cold is the beer?

[Bone]

You trying to quit right now? ( Havent paid much attention to this thread ).
One month in, no smokes. No dead bodies.

[Serapth]

One month in, no smokes. No dead bodies.

Ah congrats. How many pounds?


My last method of quiting smoking ( 3 years now ) was extremely effective. I went out drinking and smoke/inhaled about 8 cigars. Next morning, no more desire to smoke, ever.

[crazyD]

Since I've switched to e-cigs, I barely smoke these days. I've gotten to the point where I prefer the e-cigs to the real thing, unless I'm drinking.

[Bone]

Thanks! No extra weight yet- luckily I got portion control/eating slowly down first (see cooking thread!). Also was taking Wellbutrin, which worked great to make the smokes taste like hot ass, but then got stomach problems and worse, severe itching. So I'm switching to Chantix today and will see if that helps the cravings.

[Serapth]

Thanks! No extra weight yet- luckily I got portion control/eating slowly down first (see cooking thread!). Also was taking Wellbutrin, which worked great to make the smokes taste like hot ass, but then got stomach problems and worse, severe itching. So I'm switching to Chantix today and will see if that helps the cravings.

In a past life I did Xyban, and frankly I prefer smoking to being a paranoid, emotional insomniac. Granted, a non-smoking paranoid, emotional insomniac. Nothing like being up at 4 in the morning and an informecial for starving Africans comes on.

When I quit for good, I did the first 3 days pure willpower, then started chewing gum on occasion, especially out at bars or on the patio.

[Serapth]

Since I've switched to e-cigs, I barely smoke these days. I've gotten to the point where I prefer the e-cigs to the real thing, unless I'm drinking.

I have no idea what an e-cig actually is, but I kinda wish they were around when I was a smoker trying to quit. I 'smoked' those nicorette inhaler and that was like breathing in smashed glass.

[crazyD]

I have no idea what an e-cig actually is, but I kinda wish they were around when I was a smoker trying to quit. I 'smoked' those nicorette inhaler and that was like breathing in smashed glass.

They are pretty cool. They vaporize a fluid containing water, nicotine (in an amount you can specify), flavoring, and a glycerin propellant. None of the carcinogens, none of the odor (besides a faint scent in the air which fades quickly), doesn't stain your teeth or hands (well, unless the fluid leaks), and legal to smoke indoors anywhere in America. With the right e-cig, you can get a good throat hit and good vapor production, making it feel similar (never quite the same, but similar) to actually smoking. My biggest problem when switching was that I couldn't find a good tobacco flavored e-fluid, but I've since moved on to other flavors. My favorite currently being atomic fireball flavored.

[Bone]

Ugh! It sounds horrible in the telling. Like when people tried to convince me that a vaporizer was a fun alternative to smoking herbs...

But, I'm glad you're doing something that works for you.

[crazyD]

What sounds so horrible about it?

[MagGnome]

It depends. How much have I had to drink beforehand and how cold is the beer?

That's a good point. Sometimes the coldness of the beer makes it somewhat drinkable, especially if I've already been drinking.

[Bone]

What sounds so horrible about it?The inhalation of vaporized water, nicotine and glycerine propellant. Somehow it sounds worse to me than setting a leaf-filled paper tube on fire and sucking on it. Odd, I know. I don't pretend to understand the little dwarf in my skull cavity pulling the switches.

[Serapth]

That's a good point. Sometimes the coldness of the beer makes it somewhat drinkable, especially if I've already been drinking.

Again, im starting to think you just don't like Lagers. If you feel like a mental exercise, run through all the beers you've had lately that you liked and figure out if any were lagers.

[Banacek]

Again, im starting to think you just don't like Lagers. If you feel like a mental exercise, run through all the beers you've had lately that you liked and figure out if any were lagers.

I know it's considered pedestrian nowadays to like lagers, but they still remain my favorite style of beer. That bitter taste is so incredibly refreshing.

[civil]

e-cigs can be pretty righteous, actually. Nowhere near the same sensation IME, but still good in their own right for that "feeling", if you know what I mean.

[Serapth]

e-cigs can be pretty righteous, actually. Nowhere near the same sensation IME, but still good in their own right for that "feeling", if you know what I mean.

Every smoker does, every non smoker doesn't.

[MagGnome]

Again, im starting to think you just don't like Lagers. If you feel like a mental exercise, run through all the beers you've had lately that you liked and figure out if any were lagers.

I do like Lagers. Several of them in fact. Budweiser is simply a crappy beer, lager or not. Miller, Bud, et al. I can clearly taste the difference between those and something that is higher quality.

Edit - The bitterness has nothing to do with it. I love IPAs, as a matter of fact. It's hard to place my finger on it, but a lot of it is the fact that they taste so watered down.

[Savok]

Come to Australia, our beer actually has alcohol in it.

Oh and beware of drop bears.

[civil]

Come to Australia, our beer actually has alcohol in it.
I just had a few Cooper Stouts for lunch. Not too shabby.

I love it when work pays for beer.

[MagGnome]

I drank a few beers yesterday that had more than 8% ABV. That's good enough for me.

[crazyD]

Yeah, there is plenty of American beer with a good alcohol content, especially if you live in an area with good craft breweries.

[Savok]

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[Xerxes]

e-cigs can be pretty righteous, actually. Nowhere near the same sensation IME, but still good in their own right for that "feeling", if you know what I mean.

As not a smoker, I was considering one of these. Hell, probably would if I found one with a cigarillo like tip.

I rarely go out, but most time, this involves a Vodka drinking version of myself. This version also bums a cigarette(not limited to) from time to time. This guy made the original Drunk Thread for crying out loud.

I was just thinking that maybe during two times a year I revert, this would be doing it, but closer to not doing it at all. That smoking sensation or nerves really never played into why I do it. I guess it's just something to do. I've been a second hand smoker for like 29 years though.

[crazyD]

As not a smoker, I was considering one of these. Hell, probably would if I found one with a cigarillo like tip.

I rarely go out, but most time, this involves a Vodka drinking version of myself. This version also bums a cigarette(not limited to) from time to time. This guy made the original Drunk Thread for crying out loud.

I was just thinking that maybe during two times a year I revert, this would be doing it, but closer to not doing it at all. That smoking sensation or nerves really never played into why I do it. I guess it's just something to do. I've been a second hand smoker for like 29 years though.

I smoke a Joye510, with flat tipped cartridges, like you'd see on Black and Mild. If you're interested, PM me, and I can answer any questions you may have, and send you the links to where I buy my stuff. Could save you a bit of time bargain hunting.

[shunoshi]

I quit smoking cigarettes over 6 years ago now, but last fall started smoking cigars. I'm thoroughly in love with them now. It takes awhile for your palate to adjust, but there are plenty of mild cigars to get you there. I tend to smoke one every day or so during the summer and about 5 during the entirety of winter. :p

I actually considered checking out e-cigs as a nice drinking counterpart for awhile, but cigars have trumped everything now. Too bad there is almost nowhere you can smoke them...even in places you can smoke cigarettes. I find the hypocrisy mind blowing.

[MagGnome]

That might have something to do with the fact that cigars have a MUCH stronger smell than cigarettes. :p I personally would rather smell a cigar than a bunch of cigarettes, but I have no idea what dozens of cigars at once would smell like. Actually, I guess I do, as I walked into one of the smoke shops on Grand Avenue once. That was terrible.

My sister called me today and started telling me about her zoos (she has two) on Facebook. She then went on to tell me about the new Zac Effron movie coming out and how we should go see it when I visit Nebraska next week. Further evidence that she was adopted.

[Clark]

Several drinks and a crappy cell phone produced pics of the wife and I.


http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/clark_da6/dc.jpg

Mrs. Clark was smoking hot last night. The quality of this pic does not do her justice.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj170/clark_da6/lex.jpg

[Superman's Dead]

Clark! Leaving your shirt all open like that! You dog.

[Clark]

Clark! Leaving your shirt all open like that! You dog.

I'm prepping for my role as "wise older guy" in your future entourage. Gotta look sharp.

[shunoshi]

Son of a... My mental image of you as being a squat dwarf with a mohawk has been shattered. You are looking quite suave with the unbuttoned shirt. Someone has to bring some class to the Supes Entourage, because I'm surely not bringing it. ;)

[Banacek]

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6861/photonm.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/photonm.jpg/)

This is me hitting a triple bullseye during a league game, and no, I didn't just stick the darts into the board :)

[Dorkandproudofit]

Here's a recent pic of me. Believe it or not, I used to be compared to Daniel Radcliffe, to the point where kids would literally come up to me and exclaim that I was Harry Potter. I seem to have lost those looks, though...

Also, sorry about the crappy quality. My DSi was all I had on hand at the time.

http://i30.tinypic.com/2w7inug.jpg

[Xerxes]

Grow some fucking facial hair.

You look like Officer Scrotes...
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/147/l_9b6ec398afd24d7d86550f63c0090514.jpg

[Dorkandproudofit]

You obviously don't recall the mockery I recieved here when I DID have facial hair.

[Xerxes]

Whoa.... Can't win can you?

Time for a MAkE OVER!

[Dorkandproudofit]

...And I do NOT look like Officer Scrotes! :mad: