Week of 1-23 OT Thread - I'm Just Writing Words To Make This Stick Out
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 23, 2012 2:56 PM CST
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PrintHello everybody. I am in the process of recording my second segment of "Graham's Week in Review." I am taking a brief break to write this out.
The last two OT Threads have really taken off. This makes me happy. It took it a while, but now it appears that the OT Threads have finally become a place for the regulars, and anybody else who wants to participate, to discuss whatever they desire. Whether it be Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Mac Vs. PC, iPhone vs. Android, or whatever, the the threads are fun.
If you all want to see my segment when it's done, let me know. It probably won't be finished until later this evening. If you watch it, feedback will be greatly appreciated.
And now, I have to get back to work before my afternoon class. I am trying to finish the recording process before I edit it all together. I still need to finish my opener, which I hope will be awesome.
Have a good rest of the week.
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So, I like my iPhone 4S...a lot
It’s actually what I am using to record the video of my show (I’m recording the audio from a separate source, because I like professional sound).
Okay…back to work.
I like my Samsung Galaxy II more. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 23, 2012 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
Is it an iPhone? IT SURE AS HELL AIN'T! Lol
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 23, 2012 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
My galaxy nexus beats both of your phones
:)
by can we get hatcher back on Jan 23, 2012 8:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I like my iphone ok.
No way I’d ever get an android phone. They’re so glitchy and they crash a lot.
"The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released Jerry Jones."
Really? I switched from iphone to a droid (HTC Inspire), and haven't had a single problem.
My iphone was always locking up, dropping calls, and freezing for minutes at a time when I opened the map function. (nothing like needing directions to a place, then having to pull over and wait 2 minutes so i can type in my destination) My wife, on the other hand, has had hers crash every now and then. But I’m the one downloading and using apps all the time, so go figure.
I don’t think it matters what brand, it’s going to have its own problems.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I keep hearing good things about windows phones.
So I may give one a try.
"The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released Jerry Jones."
Yeah I haven't had any problems with my iPhone 4S.
Granted I haven’t had it too long. I had a Droid and my wife has the Droid 2 and both have had major problems after about six months. My Droid had the famous 256MB internal memory that was not upgradable. So basically once I had any apps on my phone it locked up and you couldn’t do anything. So I streamlined my apps but even the system itself has updates from time to time and it eventually overwhelmed the phones memory just with basic operating system updates. By a year in I couldn’t even use my navigation. It wouldn’t even load.That’s why I switched. I’m sure I’ll have some issues on the iPhone at some point but I’m much happier with it.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
iPhones
work well but are boring. Android all the way.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 24, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Riiiiight.
Because having an operating system that works and enough memory to actually run the phone is super boring. :D
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Well,
my OS works and I have a lot of memory, 1gb..and it’s more than just a bunch of icons on my screen..
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 24, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
While I am happy for you
My experience was completely different. :D That’s the thing, there are a million different android devices now. I’m sure some of them work. My iPhone works where as my Droid did not. Different strokes for different folks.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
If you don't have an iPhone, well, you don't have an iPhone.
There. I said it.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
That's why I like it better. =)
Actually I have nothing against iPhone, I just don’t like the cult of iPhone.
It seems that you use your phone like you should, these guys just use ring/text ability and “love” the idea of owning iPhone. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
iPhone 4S is where it's at. Siri is pretty amazing.
She doesn’t bat a thousand, but the voice recognition and common language usage for so many everyday functions like dictating emails and texts is pretty freakin cool.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Have you asked Siri "Open the Pod Bay Doors, HAL" yet?
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 23, 2012 11:30 PM CST up reply actions
That was the very first thing I did. :D
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Dude she got pissed at me...lol
This is what she said to me the last time I asked her to open the doors.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 4:44 AM CST up reply actions
Unions ruin everything :)
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Looking through my photos
Apparently I took a screencap of me telling Siri I was “drunk is shit.” Go me.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 4:44 AM CST up reply actions
Lightning is Loud
So, my house got struck by lightning two weeks ago tonight. Luckily my stove, fridges, washer/dryer and dishwasher are ok and there’s not a lot of damage to the house. But it fried almost all of my electronics including pool timer and sprinkler control panel. This is my 14th day with no TVs, no PCs, no stereos, no microwave and no garage door opener. Hopefully insurance will get their heads out of their @$$ sometime soon and pony up for new toys.
In the meantime, I’m curious. What would YOU do without all of these things?
by canada_in_texas on Jan 23, 2012 3:33 PM CST reply actions
die.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
(this is an answer to your question, not a threat.)
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Oh man is thunder ever loud
There was one clap of thunder so loud I literally bounced about six inches off of my cot I was so startled by it. We were convinced that lightning struck the flag pole about 80 yards from us.
Now, I don’t know if that is actually true/survivable from that radius, and if anybody can provide me with some actual data, maybe I will be able to gauge more accurately where the lightning struck near us.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 23, 2012 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
Lightning is unpredictable on how it will effect things.
If the flagpole was metal, it may have made a loud noise, but been okay. Trees usually burst or crack though. And you can be inches from a lightning bolt and never know it. They don’t all make thunder, and they’re not all big. But that doesn’t make those small ones any less deadly. I still remember lightning striking a storm door that my hand was literally 2 inches away from.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
antenna
It hit an antenna on my roof, in a straight line maybe 30 feet from my bed. Pictures knocked off walls, cracked drywall, power outlets blown out of their boxes, all kinds of small damage.
It flipped about 7 or 8 breakers. When I turned them back on, stuff came on upstairs because the jolt physically flipped switches. I know I didn’t go to sleep with the garbage disposal on. LOL.
by canada_in_texas on Jan 23, 2012 4:28 PM CST up reply actions
i know that it's a sucky situation and all...
but that. is. AWESOME.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
And so is...
…shopping for all new aforementioned electronics, with insurance footing most of the bill.
by canada_in_texas on Jan 23, 2012 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
I heard a rumor.
That Trevor is a big fan of mowing lawns. So there’s one option.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 23, 2012 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
Chess is always okay option, were you alone or not.
Hope you are okay.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 23, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Or comics.
If books feel too heavy right now.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 23, 2012 3:55 PM CST up reply actions
Historians. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Sorry.
I’m tired, so the stuff is like this.
Finland needs a second round to get a president. This country is going mad. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 23, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
so snyone buying themselves a nice present with their tax return?
im buying my third gun of the year. I have addiction
GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS
You realize it's still january right?
:) What did you get?
I actually just bought my first ever.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
ok well not this year as in 2012 but its been like 5 months and this is my third gun lol
I’m going to get an Arsenal sgl21 Ak-47
I just built an AR 15 that was a fun experience.
GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS
You built an AR 15? That's awesome!
AK is pretty awesome as well. We don’t seem to have many good rifle ranges around here in Nashville that I know of. Granted I’m just staring out. There’s one out by the state park but it’s run by the state and it just takes way too long to get out there and actually shoot. You have to wait in a long line just to get the ticket for the range and then you have to go through their booth (only two at a time) and have their gun guy check your weapon to make sure it’s not loaded. Then you have to report and check in with a different guy who is the actual range marshal. Then they watch you like a hawk the whole time like you’re a four year old. I have a nice indoor range I go to which is much better. Much more helpful people and not condescending. Maybe I’ll graduate to rifles eventually and try find a better option.
I just got my first pistol. It’s a Jericho 941, which I have to say is pretty freakin’ amazing.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
I live in plano and we have bullet trap which sucks they show no respect to people under 21.
then theres an outdoor range in garland that is fantastic.
and yeah I dropped about 800 and built a ar from the ground up if i bought one from say bushmaster it would be 2 grand plus and its the same grade materials and parts. you save alot if you buy the parts yourself learn a bit and just build it yourself.
wow that really sounds like a pain and no fun. I think pistols can be more fun to shoot but my immediate family owns about 26 guns so im buying ones they dont already own.
Nice choice, I’ve heard alot of good things about those. what caliber did you get?
I got a S&W M&P .45 in september its my car gun atm. then I also bought a kel-tec sub 2000. Its an awesome cheap little folding gun, reliable, and it takes glock mags so I have a 33 round 9mm mag in mine lol its so fun.
GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS
Customer service is key as usual.
That’s pretty cool. I don’t know that I have the aptitude to build an assault rifle. Maybe someday. Yeah I enjoy pistol shooting. I haven’t done much rifle shooting. Once I have a couple pistols I’ll probably look into some other options.
I love the Jericho. I heard nothing but good things about it as well and they were right on. I got the 9mm so I could get the 15 round clip and overall less expensive ammo. It’s heavy because it’s solid steel but it feels great. Not a CC gun but for home defense and the range it’s awesome. It’s very accurate as well.
I like the S&W M&P. They have a .40 rental at the range I go to and it was certainly one of the better guns they had to shoot. That and an old Sig 226 9mm which was probably my favorite. Dang. A .45 is serious. I still haven’t gotten used to going that heavy of a caliber. My buddy has a Ruger .45 and that was pretty crazy. The Kel-Tec sounds like A LOT of fun. That’s pretty awesome. Not a huge fan of the glock mags just because the one’s I’ve used are pretty difficult to load but in that gun I think it would probably be well worth it.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
theres nothing wrong with a heavy gun
my favorite 9mm’s are by CZ and they are heavy and steel but so smooth and accurate.
but yeah Gun building can make one insane. for instance right now i was trying to instal a pivot pin on my AR and to do that i have to put in a spring then insert a tiny half a cenimeter pin on top of that. hold those down and insert the pivot pin. so basically i push the pin in with needle nose pliers, then get a skinny allen wrench to get the tiny pin flush so i can puch the big pin over it. all this only for it to slip from under the allen wrench and launch itself into oblivion. I’ve spent hours loking for a pin smaller then a centimeter and now have to order another one. It’s worth it once your done but it’s a hell of a ride.
My family owns a s&w 500 so im used to heavy calibers lol
I’m not a fan of glock in general but they make the highest capacity mags aso thats the only reason I use them. I dont like the way their guns shoot though.
GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS
Yeah I've always seen the CZ's rated well.
I’m not a fan of Glock either. I don’t know why so many people seem to like them. I know they’re easy because the safety being build into the trigger. I just don’t like the pre-set trigger because it’s just too much of a pull to me. It feels too much like double action and when proper trigger pull is so crucial to the aim of your shot I’d just much rather have a single action. And as I said before the mags are really tough to load. I’ve been much more accurate with…well just about anything.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
i dont like the angle of their grips
and they seem rattley to me.
i just cant wait for my tax return so i can get my ak. its like christmas lol
GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS
I have a odd question.
I’m planning on doing historical presentation of police. My class is about Finnish police 1930-2010. Things of Finnish police are all in this class, no need to do anything from that topic and that’s why I would love to do presentation of Dallas/Texas police.
The history from 1845 to 2012. Also something from times of your independence, times with Mexico and Spain. But those things would only be a small part of it. Main idea would be your police force. How it was born and how it has developed in your state.
I have 2-3 weeks? Is it impossible to do it? I have to get my material from internet mostly.
Not a problem if I have to get another topic, but this one would be cool. And I bet it would be a new one to my student friends.
I also have five other classes, so this period will kill me anyway. Students – myself – are stupid some times.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
That would be an interesting topic.
But other than wikipedia and the dallas police website, I wouldn’t be able to tell you where to look.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I have some info, because I bought some books during my trip.
But they are not enough, or they tell just one side of things and I don’t like to do things that way.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
x
Students…are stupid some times.
Ahem, well I resent that statement, lol.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
FIFY
Ahem, well I re[pre]sent that statement, lol.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Sometimes sometimes is some times. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
THIS IS NOT OKAY FOR MY 7-HOUR SLEEP THIS WEEK BRAIN
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
I'm a humanist.
Normal stuff all the way. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
The history of the Texas Rangers (the law enforcement division, not the baseball team) would be interesting.
They predate the Republic of Texas, I believe.
They would.
This isn’t very easy option, but I had to ask.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Henri
Random, but how did you become a Stars fan?
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 24, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
I saw North Stars - Penguins finals as a kid and BOOM.
1993 my fandom moved with me to Texas.
After three trips I have to say that you deserve your team. It’s not easy to compeat with all those other leagues but your thing in AAC is really nice.
It was a bit empty during last trip, but it will change.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
It was also the first time I saw Mike Modano.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
It would be if you could somehow include Chuck Norris.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Didn't they shoot Texas Ranger in hotel Lawrence?
I have stayed there during my trips. Looks very different now.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 24, 2012 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
Are you sure it was Vimeo and not student... ...I mean...user error?
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Never question my ability to upload videos!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
What about your ability to upload videos?
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
It's infallible
Here. It’s up. http://vimeo.com/35588290
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 24, 2012 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
I would never do that...
I was questioning your ability to get the aspect ratio right prior to uploading it to Vimeo. :D
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
I see a video with an incorrect aspect ratio that says otherwise. ;)
JK! I’m just giving you a hard time because I can relate.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
What could they possibly be using it for besides blowing it up?
I’m calling BS!
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I just looked at a photo of Capital Matt Hendricks' severed ear
I immediately went into the fetal position.
Mine happens to be
Ugly Bad Boy Washington
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 25, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
Big Bones Davis.
I like mine.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Blind Boy Jefferson
That’s pretty funny.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Boney Liver Jones
Boney Liver? That sounds painful.
I don't know what I will do with myself
with no hockey for a week! Already having withdrawals. And the lack of news will only make it worse. bah.
Hahahha.
One option to make it happen.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 26, 2012 6:46 AM CST up reply actions
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