I need to share my joy! (aka the Happy Thread)

[BigPenney]

My pet cat (Hera) has just finish giving birth to five tiny kittens :D.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Hehe...BibleFox Blue has finally been updated to work with the latest Firefox.
I love that skin.:D

[5FDP]

Following on from my post regarding the MK HD Kollection (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=187547&postcount=249), I found this pic which is a fan-made HD rended scene (http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8341/mortalkombat2hd.jpg) from MKII.

If the actual game looks half as good as this, I'm gonna be one very happy camper :D:D:D

[Gutsman Heavy]

I buy some gameboy games from cashies, the sales dudes all like "you like old nintendo stuff eh?" I'm all like "yes indeed". He shows me what they got in today... a friggin' top loading NES, he's like "you want?" I'm like "OMFG YES" Just need to wait for them to price it a for it to clear the legal crap and its MINE!

[Hursticon]

I buy some gameboy games from cashies, the sales dudes all like "you like old nintendo stuff eh?" I'm all like "yes indeed". He shows me what they got in today... a friggin' top loading NES, he's like "you want?" I'm like "OMFG YES" Just need to wait for them to price it a for it to clear the legal crap and its MINE!

That is freakin' awesome Gutsman!, Retro Gamin' FTW :p:D
I've still got a Megadrive 2 that I've being trying to find somewhere to use. :p

[blackie]

borgore is coming to australia
i couldnt be more happy right now
i struggle to find clubs in melb that play dubstep, let along having a major act come here
i need to change my pants.....

[Autocon]

well after 25 yrs:o finally on my phase 2 chyeahhh:cool:

[1AZRAEL1]

Was playing Mario Party on DS last night with the missus, and I used a triple dice, and wouldn't you know it, I roll 6 6 6 haha. Don't think that will ever happen again. Hard enough to get 3 of the same number as it is :p

[mknell]

Was playing Mario Party on DS last night with the missus, and I used a triple dice, and wouldn't you know it, I roll 6 6 6 haha. Don't think that will ever happen again. Hard enough to get 3 of the same number as it is :p

Ooooooh yeah can't beat a 666 on anything lol

[jazzcomp]

a hard fought win after two frustrating losses in bball. :)

[Hursticon]

Was playing Mario Party on DS last night with the missus, and I used a triple dice, and wouldn't you know it, I roll 6 6 6 haha. Don't think that will ever happen again. Hard enough to get 3 of the same number as it is :p


a hard fought win after two frustrating losses in bball. :)

Congrats to you both! :D

[tinyJazz]

I just won botcon Fractyl on ebay! So excited! The first time sniping has worked for me too.:cool:

okay, Packrat is there too, but I'm mostly excited about Fractyl :D

[Autocon]

I just won botcon Fractyl on ebay! So excited! The first time sniping has worked for me too.:cool:

okay, Packrat is there too, but I'm mostly excited about Fractyl :D

pics once arrived!

[jazzcomp]

another win 5-1 but first time I'm scoreless. it's the win that matters.

[SkyWarp91]

The feeling of almost finishing what TFs you need to collect for the year! OH YEAH ! :cool::cool:

[blackie]

assignment got extended a week :D
stress levels decreasing :D

[snaketales]

was named sub-editor of the year at my work's awards night last night. $500, wheeeeeee

[jazzcomp]

Congrats!

[Hursticon]

Indeed, Congrats Snaketales! :D
Now, about that loan... :p

[Tabias Prime]

was named sub-editor of the year at my work's awards night last night. $500, wheeeeeee

Cool, congrats on the award...what's the diff between assistant editor and a sub- editor??? just curious

[snaketales]

We don't have assistant editors here so I can't say what the difference is.

With my company sub-editors do newspaper layout i.e fit stories and pictures in the spaces left by ads, check the stories, make sure they fit and make sense and write the headlines.

The editors here tell us what stories and pics to put in the first place (and we often have to tell them they don't fit).

In newspapers I guess assistant editors help editors... maybe on larger papers?

[kurdt_the_goat]

One of my website designs (http://www.swapkidsclothes.com.au/) won national awards in 2 categories of the Australian Web Awards (http://www.webawards.com.au/finalists#nat) over the weekend!

[loophole]

One of my website designs (http://www.swapkidsclothes.com.au/) won national awards in 2 categories of the Australian Web Awards (http://www.webawards.com.au/finalists#nat) over the weekend!

great job, congrats!!!

[gamblor916]

Congrats Kurdt, the site looks fantastic.

[Tabias Prime]

One of my website designs (http://www.swapkidsclothes.com.au/) won national awards in 2 categories of the Australian Web Awards (http://www.webawards.com.au/finalists#nat) over the weekend!

I think I might show this sight to my wife kurdt....having 2 small kids that keep growing out of cloths this maybe useful... very nice job by the way...:D:D

[kurdt_the_goat]

Thanks guys!


I think I might show this sight to my wife kurdt....having 2 small kids that keep growing out of cloths this maybe useful... very nice job by the way...:D:D

Pretty much every mum that is shown the site thinks it's a great idea. Must have been a few on the judging panel :)

[Autocon]

i did a muiltimedia course.....wish i had ur skills:p:(:cool:

[Bartrim]

I think I might show this sight to my wife kurdt....having 2 small kids that keep growing out of cloths this maybe useful... very nice job by the way...:D:D

Totally agree. Congrats on the website Kurdt plus this is definitely being shown to my wife when I get home:D

[jazzcomp]

my bro got me these (I will pay for them); i'll get them next month

Generations Dirge/Blurr
Henkei Sunstreaker, Hotshot, Hound
Alternators Rodimus
ROTF Arcee

[Gutsman Heavy]

new pc :D

[LordCyrusOmega]

Finally found a house in Kiama for me and the family to move into together. No more in-laws, lots more room.

[Hursticon]

Finally found a house in Kiama for me and the family to move into together. No more in-laws, lots more room.

Congratulations dude! :D

It's a lovely area down there and it's not too far away from the district centre. ;):)
Mind you, it is still considered a country town and fetches quite a hefty price tag too if I'm not mistaken?

Dude, Ice Creamery! :D:cool:

[SkyWarp91]

new pc :D

Any new games with that new PC?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Second black piece (http://otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=204073&postcount=1158) of our new couch just arrived! :D

[jazzcomp]

Pacman wins 8th division title!!! :)

Hope the Fil-Aussies here watched the fight. :)

[LordCyrusOmega]

Congratulations dude! :D

It's a lovely area down there and it's not too far away from the district centre. ;):)
Mind you, it is still considered a country town and fetches quite a hefty price tag too if I'm not mistaken?

Dude, Ice Creamery! :D:cool:

Price wise it's really not much more then anywhere else. Closer to work as well so no lengthy travelling.

Short walk from everywhere, ice creamery just down the street.

[1AZRAEL1]

South Park kills Justin Bieber (http://www.yourtv.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=737533&showcomments=true#ugc_comments)

Thank god for that, I can't stand that little tosser.

[gantz]

So good :D so very, very good!

My gf and I have 2 18 year olds living beneath us, they pump Bieber every friday/saturday night.

Retaliate with some NIN, bit of Zombie or a great movie.

[1AZRAEL1]

So good :D so very, very good!

My gf and I have 2 18 year olds living beneath us, they pump Bieber every friday/saturday night.

Retaliate with some NIN, bit of Zombie or a great movie.

Man I'd be pumping some good ol Slayer or something of similar extreme heavyness. :D

[Hursticon]

Price wise it's really not much more then anywhere else. Closer to work as well so no lengthy travelling.

Short walk from everywhere, ice creamery just down the street.

Ah ok, well I'm glad it wasn't too pricey and being closer to your place of work is always desirable.

Ice Creamery down that street? - that's awesome! :D


South Park kills Justin Bieber (http://www.yourtv.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=737533&showcomments=true#ugc_comments)

Thank god for that, I can't stand that little tosser.

I've got no problem with the bloke persay, but his voice and career choice I'd like puberty to see the end to! ;)


So good :D so very, very good!

My gf and I have 2 18 year olds living beneath us, they pump Bieber every friday/saturday night.

Retaliate with some NIN, bit of Zombie or a great movie.

Gantz, you poor bastard! :p
I think your retaliatory approach is quite the appropriate one. :D

I don't understand how an 18 y/o with their head on right could possibly be remotely interested in this flavour of the month kid?


Man I'd be pumping some good ol Slayer or something of similar extreme heavyness. :D

Though I'm not a fan of them, I know Cannibal Corpse to get a suitable reaction from these types. ;):D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Wheeee, prac is over, somehow I managed to pass all my units, just gotta sign up with DET and I am Primary school teacher! ( and a good one apparently):D:D



STudy overaaaaaaaaaaa!

[Gutsman Heavy]

Any new games with that new PC?

not yet :(

waiting for CIV 5 to get here :mad:

[SkyWarp91]

not yet :(

waiting for CIV 5 to get here :mad:

I heard Civ 5 was just Civ 4 with better graphics ? Well at least you're getting a new game - my gaming comp just died just as I was about getting HRDCRE 5K1LLS in Counter Strike Source :(

On the plus side I'm glad I finally got Blurr and Dirge WOOHOO! Praise for finding new TFs in a seemingly dry TF market!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Had the cocktail competition for our Bar Ops course assessment on Friday and we kicked ass. Booked out before the day, had to get in extra seating, and raised $250 after costs for charity.
And found Last Stand of the Wreckers the day after at the library. Awww yeah.:cool:

[SkyWarp91]

Had the cocktail competition for our Bar Ops course assessment on Friday and we kicked ass. Booked out before the day, had to get in extra seating, and raised $250 after costs for charity.
And found Last Stand of the Wreckers the day after at the library. Awww yeah.:cool:

Congratulations Ode.

Well, Uni's done for the year for me - AND I'M A FREE MAN! WHOO! but I won't be surprised that I get a sup next year, ah well.

Also I reckon that there won't be any new TFs coming our way for the rest of the year so I've done my retail TF shopping for this year (Unless Highbrow and the Fallen come out :rolleyes:)

[Gutsman Heavy]

I heard Civ 5 was just Civ 4 with better graphics ? Well at least you're getting a new game - my gaming comp just died just as I was about getting HRDCRE 5K1LLS in Counter Strike Source :(

On the plus side I'm glad I finally got Blurr and Dirge WOOHOO! Praise for finding new TFs in a seemingly dry TF market!

Dunno, 5 is my first civ. Loving it so far.

[loophole]

payrise w00t!!!

[jazzcomp]

^^congrats! I was able to revive a dead drive. :) Thanks to seatools. Almost packaged it and send it.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Our new house is finally starting to look presentable, thanks to insta-garden being done yesterday and dining & coffee tables today!

http://australian-postcodes.com/P1070107.jpg
http://australian-postcodes.com/P1070120.jpg

[Hursticon]

Our new house is finally starting to look presentable, thanks to insta-garden being done yesterday and dining & coffee tables today!

*snip*

*snip*

Wow! :eek:
That looks really nice there Kurdt, congrats mate! :D

[Bartrim]

Nice Kurdt. I'm about 3/4 through mine... only been 18 months:o

[Tabias Prime]

just watching the first episode of transformers Prime....:D:D:D:D:D:D looking very cool...

[Sharky]

i got engaged!!!:D:D:cool:

[heroic_decepticon]

i got engaged!!!:D:D:cool:

Congrats Steve. I know what a great feeling that must be!

[kup]

One of my website designs (http://www.swapkidsclothes.com.au/) won national awards in 2 categories of the Australian Web Awards (http://www.webawards.com.au/finalists#nat) over the weekend!

Congratulatrions! It's a very nicely made site, looks both fun and professional, inviting and east to navigate.

And Congratulations to Sharky too!

[1AZRAEL1]

i got engaged!!!:D:D:cool:

Congrats dude, a great feeling indeed.

Just don't leave the wedding too long (I've been engaged for 2 years :p)

[5FDP]

i got engaged!!!:D:D:cool:

Congrats Sharky :)

[Hursticon]

i got engaged!!!:D:D:cool:

Indeed, Congrats Mate!!! :D

[griffin]

I've never seen marriage the same way after this t-shirt (http://www.prelovac.com/vladimir/is-it-game-over) was created... :p

[Autocon]

dam houses engagements babie...i havent even done the things before all that:o

congrats to all those!!!:)

[Bartrim]

I've never seen marriage the same way after this t-shirt (http://www.prelovac.com/vladimir/is-it-game-over) was created... :p

Ha Ha. I would get in so much shit if I got that shirt. Women just don't get guy jokes sometimes.

[fatbot]

Ha Ha. I would get in so much shit if I got that shirt. Women just don't get guy jokes sometimes.


Well I just found your xmas present buddy! :D

[Autocon]

three things left for tafe.

[Hursticon]

three things left for tafe.

Congrats dude! :D

[jazzcomp]

Congrats dude, a great feeling indeed.
Just don't leave the wedding too long (I've been engaged for 2 years :p)
Congrats, sharky. For me, the longer the better unless you are really sure. If you have doubts, don't hurry. Please no kids to rush it. :)

[SkyWarp91]

three things left for tafe.

I thought Tafe was finished for you now? Ahhhhh so that explains why you've been busy so lately, well congrats by the way - hope you scorch the rest of it!

[gantz]

Sick! Nokia's app store (as lame as it is) OVI have just released an IDW app of heaps of TF's comics, Shockwave, All Hail Megatron and what I think is just the on-going

:D

[LordCyrusOmega]

TAFE is finally over, I move into my new house next week and i got a well paid job. Things are looking good.

[Autocon]

fkin passed my diploma!!!!!:D:D:D:D:cool::D

[Hursticon]

fkin passed my diploma!!!!!:D:D:D:D:cool::D

Congrats mate! :cool:

[Sharky]

Today Finally council Approved the House Plans so we can start building as soon as we can (which will most likely be in the new year now...


9 months time i will have a whole room for the tf collection!!!

[Hursticon]

Today Finally council Approved the House Plans so we can start building as soon as we can (which will most likely be in the new year now...


9 months time i will have a whole room for the tf collection!!!

Congrats dude! :D
No doubt it was a small feat dealing with the council with regards to house plans. ;)

[5FDP]

Nice one Sharky! Having your own designated Transformers room is the best.

[SkyWarp91]

Picked up Speed Racer on DVD from JB-Hi Fi. So glad I watched it on TV the other day, it's actually a great movie imo that unfortunately met so much superficial hatred from critics...

[loophole]

9 months time i will have a whole room for the tf collection!!!

until the kids come along ;)

[Sharky]

until the kids come along ;)

hehe they will have their own room, i mean there is another 3 empty bedrooms

my tf room will stay.. that was the "deal" the missus gets the kitchen she wants i get a "museum room"

worse case kids can live in a tent....or under the stairs.. depends which ones we like more....

:p

[snaketales]

My eight-year-old son got the book award for his year for the second year in a row today.
I'm not looking forward to the year that he doesn't get it (not saying he won't, but such a good run is unlikely... )

[Doubledealer]

Just discovered Coles burger rolls make a damn good bread substitute for toasties...Kind of like a softer, sweeter foccacia. :D

[jazzcomp]

completing deluxe seekers - thanks to robwin - finally.
although they are a mix of classics/henkei
classics -Starscream, Skywarp, Ramjet
Henkei - Thundercracker, Thrust, Dirge

Additional:
Universe Acid Storm, Starscream
Generations Thrust, Dirge :)

[SkyWarp91]

completing deluxe seekers - thanks to robwin - finally.
although they are a mix of classics/henkei
classics -Starscream, Skywarp, Ramjet
Henkei - Thundercracker, Thrust, Dirge

Additional:
Universe Acid Storm
Generations Thrust, Dirge :)

Congrats man!

[Autocon]

almost have my 25 hrs up:D

[Hursticon]

completing deluxe seekers - thanks to robwin - finally.
although they are a mix of classics/henkei
classics -Starscream, Skywarp, Ramjet
Henkei - Thundercracker, Thrust, Dirge

Additional:
Universe Acid Storm, Starscream
Generations Thrust, Dirge :)

Oh you mongrel, you found a legit Thundercracker! :eek::p
Kidding dude, congrats on completing this lot as it's a hard thing to do I reckon - deciding on Has or Tak? sort of thing. :D
Are you going to get the G2 Ramjet Repaint when it comes out next year? I think it was a Collectors Club exclusive or something?


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/1287679974_Ramjet.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/1287679974_Ramjet2.jpg

[jazzcomp]

Thanks, guys! am not yet a fan of g2. But we'll see. :)

[sanbot]

Elder Scrolls V in november 2011!!! woot!!

[Sharky]

I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed!

no more late nights studying no more anxious cram session for crappy exams no more wasting my valuble time stressing over results.. i am Done with edgemucation!!!

[Doubledealer]

Well done, Sharky. Big party this weekend? :p

I just received my acceptance into the School of Electronic Engineering doing the Electronic Music Production course in February, can't wait!

[Hursticon]

I Passed!... *snip* ;)

no more late nights studying no more anxious cram session for crappy exams no more wasting my valuble time stressing over results.. i am Done with edgemucation!!!

A massive congrats dude!!! :D

*Edit:


I just received my acceptance into the School of Electronic Engineering doing the Electronic Music Production course in February, can't wait!

An equally Massive congrats to you too Doubledealer!!! :D

[heroic_decepticon]

I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed! I Passed!

no more late nights studying no more anxious cram session for crappy exams no more wasting my valuble time stressing over results.. i am Done with edgemucation!!!


Well done, Sharky. Big party this weekend? :p

I just received my acceptance into the School of Electronic Engineering doing the Electronic Music Production course in February, can't wait!

Congrats guys. Take time to sit back, relax, reflect and cherish this landmark moment in your life. :D

[5FDP]

Congrats Sharky and Doubledealer :)

[Doubledealer]

Thanks chaps! :) It's a 6 month course so hopefully at the end of it I'll have the tools to make my own electronica beats 'n' all. Very excite! Oh bit of a small mistake on my part, it's the School of Audio Engineering, not Electronic Engineering.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

1: I passed my Bar Ops course, albeit with a lot of bumps on the way.
2: This has quite possibly been my best TF year evar. BW Silverbolt, Inferno, Rampage, Classics SkyJetfire, finally a complete Dinobots set (albeit Animated mixed with G1), Animated Arcee, Bludgeon, Rambohide, TM Airazor (all personal grails), a whole bunch of others to boot and RiD Scourge on the way = awesomeness.
A great big thanks to everyone who helped me acquire these beauties.:D

[Kyle]

The examiners have passed my PhD thesis, with some minor corrections required. I can't call myself Dr Kyle yet, but hopefully very soon. :)

I also applied for new lecturer positions at two different universities. The head of Maths of the first uni has met me and said he'll call me after Christmas. The head of Maths of the second uni also replied my application and said they'll call my references. Fingers crossed...

[Sharky]

Tis the season to be passing....hopefully not passing out, congrats to all who have passed exams and the like :)

[1AZRAEL1]

Congrats guys, good to see some good results.

Anyway, I'm happy right now because Alice Cooper have finally being Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Long overdue IMO, they deserved it a long while back. Wish they had before Glen passed away, but at least the rest are still here. Wonder what they will play, most likely Elected :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

That's a great inductee! Next year i want to see KISS in there dammit!

[SkyWarp91]

So so happy that I went and saw TRON: Legacy last night. Unlike any movie before, this movie has wowed me more than any movie ever (even the TF movies which triggered my TF collecting!) After the 3rd TF movie I may retire from collecting and move onto another hobby - building a TRON costume! :D

[loophole]

So so happy that I went and saw TRON: Legacy last night. Unlike any movie before, this movie has wowed me more than any movie ever

good to hear im seeing it tomorrow night in 3D and just finished watching the first one to refresh my memory, cant wait for it

[GoktimusPrime]

One of my Year 12 students came 2nd in the state in the HSC for Japanese Beginners. :) :D

[Hursticon]

Congrats guys, good to see some good results.

Anyway, I'm happy right now because Alice Cooper have finally being Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Long overdue IMO, they deserved it a long while back. Wish they had before Glen passed away, but at least the rest are still here. Wonder what they will play, most likely Elected :D

Too right dude!
A very well overdue induction, much like Sabbath! :p


That's a great inductee! Next year i want to see KISS in there dammit!

How the hell can a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame not have KISS? :confused:
How is it that Madonna beat Sabbath, Alice Cooper and Kiss? :confused::mad:

Man... "Arrrgh-eeengh-gah! Choking on my own rage here!" :mad:


One of my Year 12 students came 2nd in the state in the HSC for Japanese Beginners. :) :D

Congrats dude, a good teacher no doubt? ;):D

[Hursticon]

Just finished 'Digitally Relocating' all 5 seasons of the 90's Spider-Man cartoon series! :D
Unfortunately it's only VHS scale: +/- 400x300 pixels, but regardless it's pretty darn good quality - especially the audio. :D

[SkyWarp91]

Just finished 'Digitally Relocating' all 5 seasons of the 90's Spider-Man cartoon series! :D
Unfortunately it's only VHS scale: +/- 400x300 pixels, but regardless it's pretty darn good quality - especially the audio. :D

Congrats on 'RELOCATING' those seasons. ;);)
Yeah it's a bummer when your favourite shows don't get the DVD-release treatment and when they do; it's only on the other side of the world! (Johnny Bravo, DARIA!!)

[Vector Prime]

Received the following as an early Xmas pressie from the other half:

Dolce & Gabbana 'The One Gentleman' Eau De Toilette
Chanel 'Bleu' Eau De Toilette
Oroton Wallet
Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts (x2)
Industrie T-Shirts (x2)

[UltraMarginal]

sweet, finally a Leader class Ironhide (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/dark-of-the-moon-leader-class-ironhide-revealed/20437/). :cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

Hursticon: how did you do the digital relocation? Did you do it yourself or did you pay for the service? Cos I got lots of stuff on VHS (e.g. Micron Legend, Beast Wars Neo etc.) that I wanna convert to DVD, but they charge like $10 a disc. :(

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

The baby alpaca we had born last Friday has finally started drinking from it's mother - with a bit of luck no more messy bottle-feeding it for me!

[1AZRAEL1]

Hursticon: how did you do the digital relocation? Did you do it yourself or did you pay for the service? Cos I got lots of stuff on VHS (e.g. Micron Legend, Beast Wars Neo etc.) that I wanna convert to DVD, but they charge like $10 a disc. :(

I think I have something similar, I got some cables to convert VHS to USB. Haven't tried it out yet, but it shouldn't be too hard to get done.

I'll try giving it a go Thursday night and see how I go.

[Hursticon]

Hursticon: how did you do the digital relocation? Did you do it yourself or did you pay for the service? Cos I got lots of stuff on VHS (e.g. Micron Legend, Beast Wars Neo etc.) that I wanna convert to DVD, but they charge like $10 a disc. :(


I think I have something similar, I got some cables to convert VHS to USB. Haven't tried it out yet, but it shouldn't be too hard to get done.

I'll try giving it a go Thursday night and see how I go.

What 1AZRAEL1 has described will work - pending your PC has the resources and the software to do it, also one has to bare in mind that the process takes as long to perform as the footage's duration and then some because it then has to be transcoded into DVD format, not to mention all the space you'll need for all the equipment. :eek:

That is why Goki, you'll find you're being quoted at $10 a disc because the process takes quite a bit of time, though the process itself is considerably simple. :)

My father had some old SLSLS (http://www.slsls.asn.au/) and Go-cart footage on 16mm that ran for a little over 10mins that cost him $60 to put on DVD as they had to 'rip' it from the old film, clean it of artefacts and the like frame by frame and then transcode it to DVD - the whole process took about 3 days. :o

Oh yeah, just to clarify dude, when I said 'Digitally Relocating' - I meant something slightly different... Downloaded ;)

[5FDP]

I've transferred all my favourite VHS movies to DVD. All I used was a DVD Recorder and hooked up my VCR. The only problem I have encountered is when the VHS tape is copy protected, then it won't work.

I've done some wedding videos for friends / family as well. Just loaded it on the PC after conversion to add menus and stuff. It works really well.

[Lint]

Got up this morning and found a missile in my bed.

Turns out little Unicron shot me in my sleep from across the room :D

[gamblor916]

Three glorious weeks off wooo!

[5FDP]

Three glorious weeks off wooo!

I started my leave as of today as well. It's only two weeks, but it's two weeks of not having to deal with work :D

[Sharky]

no holidays for me i am jealous...... i have to work tommorow......:(

[blackie]

no holidays for me i am jealous...... i have to work tommorow......:(

same

and sunday........

[heroic_decepticon]

I started my leave as of today as well. It's only two weeks, but it's two weeks of not having to deal with work :D


same

and sunday........

Two weeks off after the firm Xmas party tomorrow. Lots of parties lined up for Xmas week, got a buddy from TFW2005 visiting HK from the States.

Also got sent hundreds of dollars (AU$-wise) of shopping vouchers from the bank and got another HKD$800 of shopping vouchers from the my firm. These could all turn into toys... hmmm

Oh, and got a nice bonus too. heh. :D

[jazzcomp]

Nice, HD :D

[Golden Phoenix]

Just finished my last shift at a horribly run cafe.
Freedom!
Now just sweet sweet unemployment.....wait....son of a.....

Maybe that last bit should be in the vent thread.....

[Paulbot]

A heartwarming tale of Christmas: "The Mindset who found his head (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=211698)".

[loophole]

alright 4 day weekend followed by 2 days of work followed by another 4 day weekend

[Doubledealer]

A heartwarming tale of Christmas: "The Mindset who found his head (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=211698)".

Haha, Just doing what any other bot would do. :)

[tinyJazz]

The baby alpaca we had born last Friday has finally started drinking from it's mother - with a bit of luck no more messy bottle-feeding it for me!

:eek: Please will you post a picture of this baby animal for me? :o

[Doubledealer]

I can't believe how good our Aussie dollar is at present, I'm getting all my audio gear for an absolute song (no pun intended) from the US lately...Just bought this bad boy for less than half (and in some cases a third) of the price you'd pay to buy it locally. Pure insanity...

Nice little vid of the Akai MPK25 in use (not me): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_bMKtmWXHY

http://beatcontrol.co.uk/images/P/akai-MPK25%20%20%20.jpg

[Paulbot]

Went on an opening rampage today: AA Tomahawk, Terradive, Axor, Seaspray, RTS Chopsaw, GEN Thunderwing and Cyb Soundwave all opened and played with at last.

[SkyWarp91]

I FINALLY OWN ALL 3 SERIOUS SAM GAMES! WOOHOO!!!!!!

[1AZRAEL1]

I FINALLY OWN ALL 3 SERIOUS SAM GAMES! WOOHOO!!!!!!

Damn I want to get my hands on Second Encounter. I bought first encounter the other day for less than 10 bucks heh.

[UltraMarginal]

I FINALLY OWN ALL 3 SERIOUS SAM GAMES! WOOHOO!!!!!!

Given the time of year, does that mean you are a steam "subscriber" like I am, more games than you'll ever have time to poke a stick at! :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Wooooooooooooooooooottttt

Primus are doing a Sidewave in Sydney. Gotta see if I can afford to go to it now.

Now if Dimmu and Rob do Sidewaves, I will be a very happy camper.

[SkyWarp91]

Given the time of year, does that mean you are a steam "subscriber" like I am, more games than you'll ever have time to poke a stick at! :D

Yeah I'm a steam subscriber (portal is AWESOME), but I bought all three original SSs on eBay - took a while but now I have them all!

[UltraMarginal]

Yeah I'm a steam subscriber (portal is AWESOME), but I bought all three original SSs on eBay - took a while but now I have them all!

Well Done, :cool:

Until there is another one released..:p
There is a certain satisfaction to be had when a full set of something is finally attained.

[1AZRAEL1]

I learnt the intro to Cowboys From Hell wooooooooooot

Now I gotta practice it some more.

[Hursticon]

I learnt the intro to Cowboys From Hell wooooooooooot

Now I gotta practice it some more.

WARPIGS!!! :p:D
Well done though dude, practice makes perfect. ;):D

[SkyWarp91]

I just found new storage space for my TFs, and well - my collection as of now takes up about 2/3 of an entire wall! :eek: Don't know how I'm going to manage for DOTM lol

[Tabias Prime]

Just scored myself a new job starting Monday...making control valves and hydraulics and managing a warehouse for the mining industry...I haven't even started the job yet and I already have a pay rise, going from $43000 to $52000... :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D...Am I chuffed or what..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Congrats dude, a better pay like that helps out a buttload.

[Tabias Prime]

Congrats dude, a better pay like that helps out a buttload.
It sure do's....in 6 months I've gone from $19.50 to $25 an hour..:D:D

[Hursticon]

Just scored myself a new job starting Monday...making control values and hydraulics and managing a warehouse for the mining industry...I haven't even started the job yet and I already have a pay rise, going from $43000 to $52000... :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D...Am I chuffed or what..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D


Congrats dude, a better pay like that helps out a buttload.


It sure do's....in 6 months I've gone from $19.50 to $25 an hour..:D:D

Indeed, a massive congrats Tabias! :D
quite a nice pay rise indeed. ;)

[UltraMarginal]

Just scored myself a new job starting Monday...making control values and hydraulics and managing a warehouse for the mining industry...I haven't even started the job yet and I already have a pay rise, going from $43000 to $52000... :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D...Am I chuffed or what..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D

you seem mildly happy:rolleyes:

seriously though, congrats on the new job, I hope you enjoy it and the pay rises keep coming along. the more pay rises you get the more transformers you can buy:D, and the more you can spend on a mortgage and stuff. :cool:

[heroic_decepticon]

Just scored myself a new job starting Monday...making control values and hydraulics and managing a warehouse for the mining industry...I haven't even started the job yet and I already have a pay rise, going from $43000 to $52000... :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D...Am I chuffed or what..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D

congrats man. On the first day of the job, just be sure about whether you are making 'control values' or 'control valves'.... :D

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/boratverynice.jpg

[Tabias Prime]

congrats man. On the first day of the job, just be sure about whether you are making 'control values' or 'control valves'.... :D

Didn't see that, thanks for pointing it out, now I shall go and edit...and just yesterday I was having a bitch in the vent section about not checking what I write.:D:D:D:D

[Tabias Prime]

you seem mildly happy:rolleyes:

seriously though, congrats on the new job, I hope you enjoy it and the pay rises keep coming along. the more pay rises you get the more transformers you can buy:D, and the more you can spend on a mortgage and stuff. :cool:

Thanks....No Transformers for me at the moment...we got 2 credit card that need paying off first, but I do get to spend tomorrow at the toy fair because i asked for money for my birthday instead of presents.....:p:p:p:p:p...considering i was told I was being made redundant 2 days after getting back from Christmas break, this is a windfall.

[KillinSpoon]

Thanks....No Transformers for me at the moment...we got 2 credit card that need paying off first, but I do get to spend tomorrow at the toy fair because i asked for money for my birthday instead of presents.....:p:p:p:p:p...considering i was told I was being made redundant 2 days after getting back from Christmas break, this is a windfall.
Everybody else here (including myself) would do this.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1008/1295296662292.jpg

[SkyWarp91]

Everybody else here (including myself) would do this.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1008/1295296662292.jpg

Nah man, what I'd do is buy the new car which would be a ricer, race some people illegally in an underground racing ring, win all their money (by using all my hardcore drifting skills, or just nos or a gun to shoot out my competitor's tires) and then buy stupid sh~t with it.

[UltraMarginal]

Nah man, what I'd do is buy the new car which would be a ricer, race some people illegally in an underground racing ring, win all their money (by using all my hardcore drifting skills, or just nos or a gun to shoot out my competitor's tires) and then buy stupid sh~t with it.

You sir, are a thinking man's transformers collector!!

That right there, that is a plan.:cool:

[sanbot]

Today I got reminded of how awesome being single sometimes can be.

Decided I would take a "tour" around Sydney and hit up as many shopping complexes and department stores as possible in one day. I started in the hills district and travelled down south to Campbelltown and headed east to Sutherland shire and all the spots in between. Didn't get everything I wanted but still managed to score some good stuff!

But what was cool about the overall experience was that I don't have to run it by anyone. I can just simply leave whenever I want and go wherever I want and take however long I want. Was a great feeling!

Edit: Also, managed to score a HA Jazz, the last one there!

[kup]

I Macgyvered myself an air conditioner and it works! It's cool down the room :)

It's not great but good enough until my Air cooler arrives tomorrow so i don't have to put up with another melting hot night, specially after yesterday's blackout.

[Bartrim]

Getting my solar panels installed on Monday and we get the 60cent rebate:)

[5FDP]

Getting my solar panels installed on Monday and we get the 60cent rebate:)

Dude, I'll give you 70 cents for your solar panels ;) Think about it, it's a whole 10 cents more than the government is willing to give you. Bargain!! :D

[Autocon]

Today I got reminded of how awesome being single sometimes can be.

Decided I would take a "tour" around Sydney and hit up as many shopping complexes and department stores as possible in one day. I started in the hills district and travelled down south to Campbelltown and headed east to Sutherland shire and all the spots in between. Didn't get everything I wanted but still managed to score some good stuff!

But what was cool about the overall experience was that I don't have to run it by anyone. I can just simply leave whenever I want and go wherever I want and take however long I want. Was a great feeling!

Edit: Also, managed to score a HA Jazz, the last one there!

your forgetting the best thing. I can spend how much I want!!;):p

[kup]

Air cooler - Best purchase ever! :D

[loophole]

Saw Rammstein tonight at the Big Day Out and it was freakin' awesome!! they really know how to put on a show

[Hursticon]

Saw Rammstein tonight at the Big Day Out and it was freakin' awesome!! they really know how to put on a show

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you! :eek:

Just kidding Loopy :p, Rammstein is my favourite Band and I've never been able to see them live is all. :(
(I couldn't afford BDO Sydney tickets and besides, they sold out well before I could even try :()

Congratulations on seeing them though dude, from what I've seen of them via the Live Aus Berlin & Volkerball DVDs - They no doubt would've destroyed ones senses! :D

[Doubledealer]

Haha, good ol' Rammstein. A friend of mine took a video while he was there and they had fireworks coming off the stage 'n' all. Think it was a pretty speccy show! :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Saw Rammstein tonight at the Big Day Out and it was freakin' awesome!! they really know how to put on a show

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I am jealous, can you tell? :p As with Hursty, I have been a fan for years, long before they became massively popular. And I am yet to see them live. But on the upside, I am seeing Rob Zombie in a few weeks :D

[loophole]

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I am jealous, can you tell? :p As with Hursty, I have been a fan for years, long before they became massively popular. And I am yet to see them live. But on the upside, I am seeing Rob Zombie in a few weeks :D

ive been fan for years too since about 1999 i reckon and it was great to finally see them live the next time they are in aus you should just do it, there was lots and lots fire and just a very well done show overall.

[1AZRAEL1]

ive been fan for years too since about 1999 i reckon and it was great to finally see them live the next time they are in aus you should just do it, there was lots and lots fire and just a very well done show overall.

I don't like the odds of them coming out again any time soon though. Been 10 years since they came to Aus. Hopefully I don't have to wait too long.

Other than that, I will be going to see Weird Al :D

[loophole]

Other than that, I will be going to see Weird Al :D

i saw Weird Al the first time he came out here and loved it, i was going to see him again this year but im going to be in bali when hes over here

[1AZRAEL1]

I've missed him everytime coz of lack of funds. This year, I just use credit card :p

[Sharky]

Finally!!!

the bank is happy

the builder is happy they got the money and plans have been approverd

18 days construction starts!!!

it is such a relief

[Hursticon]

Finally!!!

the bank is happy

the builder is happy they got the money and plans have been approverd

18 days construction starts!!!

it is such a relief

Congratulations dude! :D
At least now you can sit back and relax, though I bet you wont be breathing a sigh of relief until construction actually starts. ;)

[Bartrim]

Finally!!!

the bank is happy

the builder is happy they got the money and plans have been approverd

18 days construction starts!!!

it is such a relief

Congrats. Let the nightmare begin:p

[Robzy]

I'm so happy - I just found out I won a comp to get a free ticket to attend a workshop with Philip Bloom next week.

He's a DSLR guru from the UK (he's basically THE Man when it comes to DSLR cinematography/videography in the world) so I'm super stoked!! :o

[Bartrim]

I keep a 20 ounce plastic container on my desk and throw my change in there. Just counted it out. There's $90 in there:D

[Doubledealer]

I just un-boxed a new HP printer cartridge and found a complimentary pack of jelly beans...Winnar! :p

[jazzcomp]

Given I played less than 20 minutes last night, I made 2-3pters, 2-2pters, 2 free throws. I'm very happy. I only missed one FG and one FT. :)

One of my best games so far. Wish I had the ball more. :)

[Sharky]

Finally!!!

the bank is happy

the builder is happy they got the money and plans have been approverd

18 days construction starts!!!

it is such a relief

well construction started a little earlier then expected i guess they didnt need to wait the full 20 days

last saturday saw the pouring of the slab...

we now have the start of a house..


for those that are interested i am doing a bloggy thingy on the construction of the house.

House Blog (http://steveandlucynewhaven.blogspot.com/)

im excited!!

[UltraMarginal]

well construction started a little earlier then expected i guess they didnt need to wait the full 20 days

last saturday saw the pouring of the slab...

we now have the start of a house..


for those that are interested i am doing a bloggy thingy on the construction of the house.

House Blog (http://steveandlucynewhaven.blogspot.com/)

im excited!!

Congrats on the start of your new home!!
nice layout on the ground floor.

[i_amtrunks]

Got my first pay as a teacher today, it was for one day a few weeks back, but hey it's a start!

[Bartrim]

Had my first swim in our pool this afternoon. All i can say is:cool::cool:

[5FDP]

Had my first swim in our pool this afternoon. All i can say is:cool::cool:

You lucky bastard :mad: :) :D

Wish I had room for a pool...

[Hursticon]

well construction started a little earlier then expected i guess they didnt need to wait the full 20 days

last saturday saw the pouring of the slab...

we now have the start of a house..


for those that are interested i am doing a bloggy thingy on the construction of the house.

House Blog (http://steveandlucynewhaven.blogspot.com/)

im excited!!


Got my first pay as a teacher today, it was for one day a few weeks back, but hey it's a start!


Had my first swim in our pool this afternoon. All i can say is:cool::cool:

Congratulations guys, it's nice to see some positives head in Memer's way. ;):)
I'll definitely be checking out your Blog Sharky, glad to see things are working out smoothly now. ;)


You lucky bastard :mad: :) :D

Wish I had room for a pool...

I hear you dude, unfortunately there are too many pipes running under my backyard for me to ever have a pool. :(

[The_Damned]

Had my first swim in our pool this afternoon. All i can say is:cool::cool:

bout time:confused: :D

[i_amtrunks]

I hear you dude, unfortunately there are too many pipes running under my backyard for me to ever have a pool. :(

An in-ground pool maybe, but what about a snazzy above ground or inflatable pool? :D

[Hursticon]

An in-ground pool maybe, but what about a snazzy above ground or inflatable pool? :D

An above-ground pool?, unfortunately not because of the weight that they carry when filled. :(

The pipes are quite shallow, roughly 4-6ft we're told, and there is about 6-7 other house's sewerage lines that join to the Princes Highway's main Sewer line immediately running North-South under my backyard. :eek:
As these pipes are pushing 80 odd years old and the ground is clay 30cm below the surface, we've been told that due to weight restrictions we can't have a fixed/permanent above ground pool. :(
Interestingly enough, there isn't a property along the eastern side of the street that has a pool for 500m North or South of us, part of the old practise of draining creeks and throwing pipes in them. :rolleyes:

An inflatable pool has often been considered, but then the problem then lies in it's storage when not in use. :(
It is a good thing though that we've got a community pool within 15mins walking distance and the ocean within 15mins driving distance. :D

[Bartrim]

You lucky bastard :mad: :) :D

Wish I had room for a pool...


bout time:confused: :D

Thanks 5FDP but yes The_Damned brings up a very good point. My pool actually took 18 months to build and was an absolute nightmare. Blue Haven really screwed us over so yes I am lucky in a way but as great as the pool is I will always have a sour taste in mouth because of what Blue Haven did to me

[gantz]

Seeing Danny Bhoy tonight at the Canberra Theatre, second time my gf and I have seen him.

Also joy, opening RtS Perceptor this morning! Ahhhh I like this Saturday :D

[UltraMarginal]

I have a Job interview next Monday morning. Yay, potential pay rise and more interesting work.

[jazzcomp]

Goodluck! :)

[1AZRAEL1]

Man I am sore, but it was worth it.

Was at Soundwave yesterday, the bands I saw all kicked ass. Rob Zombie, words can not explain how awesome he was. Seeing Super Charger Heaven played live, I literally lost my shit. My neck doesn't like me right now, but damn it was great. And the other highlight for me was seeing Dimmu Borgir for the first time in Oz. Lost my voice during that set, but eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

[Hursticon]

Man I am sore, but it was worth it.

Was at Soundwave yesterday, the bands I saw all kicked ass. Rob Zombie, words can not explain how awesome he was. Seeing Super Charger Heaven played live, I literally lost my shit. My neck doesn't like me right now, but damn it was great. And the other highlight for me was seeing Dimmu Borgir for the first time in Oz. Lost my voice during that set, but eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

+1

Indeed, it was Insanely Awesome! :D:cool:
Rob Zombie, Devil Driver, Dimmu Borgir, Primus, Iron Maiden Stone Sour's 30-30-150 - All were sick as hell to see live! and I have 1AZRAEL1 and his partner to thank for it!!! :D:D:D

[Firestorm]

Yay
all the stuff i mailed home from japan arrived today!

[Bartrim]

Celebrate my 5th wedding anniversary today:)

[fatbot]

I keep a 20 ounce plastic container on my desk and throw my change in there. Just counted it out. There's $90 in there:D

can I borrow $90 please mate?



Celebrate my 5th wedding anniversary today:)

Congrats mate, does this mean that your eldest was conceived on the wedding night?

[Bartrim]

Congrats mate, does this mean that your eldest was conceived on the wedding night?

Technically Marcus was born 9months and 4 days after my wedding day.

[fatbot]

Technically Marcus was born 9months and 4 days after my wedding day.

So he was overdue by four days, not an uncommon thing to happen to first time mothers :p

[UltraMarginal]

Celebrate my 5th wedding anniversary today:)

Congratulations:)

[Hursticon]

Celebrate my 5th wedding anniversary today:)

Congratulations Bartrim, that's awesome man - Here's to the next 5 years! :D


Technically Marcus was born 9months and 4 days after my wedding day.


So he was overdue by four days, not an uncommon thing to happen to first time mothers :p

That's actually quite right, I myself was 6 days late but I'm glad because it meant my 21st fell on a rather awesome date! :D:cool:

[5FDP]

Congrats on the anniversary Bartrim :)

[Hursticon]

Had a thoroughly shit day today/yesterday :mad: - Celebrating the engagement of a pair of mates, one of which I've known for 21 years!, in the evening though has put me in vastly better spirits. :)

[blackie]

sick of not being able to walk
sick of crutches
sick of not being able to drive
miss my life

[jazzcomp]

Is that for happy thread or the vent?

[blackie]

shows how out of it i am lately :P

[UltraMarginal]

shows how out of it i am lately :P

Dude, what happened!!:eek:

sounds pretty bad, but most breaks fix up over time, you'll get your life back.

[blackie]

Dude, what happened!!:eek:

sounds pretty bad, but most breaks fix up over time, you'll get your life back.

didnt even brake anything
damaged the bits that hold the leg bones together
had a screw put in just under 2 weeks ago
6 months recovery time......

[UltraMarginal]

didnt even brake anything
damaged the bits that hold the leg bones together
had a screw put in just under 2 weeks ago
6 months recovery time......

Well, I guess, get yourself some seasons of Transformers something and maybe some star trek, Dr Who and Stargate and 6 months will be over before you have square eyes ;)

seriously though, the busier you are the quicker it will pass.

All the best dude.

UM

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

An update uninstalled my sound driver:eek: but I managed to get it reinstalled, despite being a hopeless Luddite! YES!:D

[SkyWarp91]

I'm actually happy that TFs are coming in slow in Australia at the moment, good to take a break from being broke from always buying TFs! lol

[Bartrim]

Just discovered a big group of nerds in my little town through facebook. UNIT or Ulladulla Nerds Infinity Trust has 70 members some people I've known for years are really into their sci fi and stuff. Now we are planning movie nights and everything:D I am not alone in this little town.

[Doubledealer]

didnt even brake anything
damaged the bits that hold the leg bones together
had a screw put in just under 2 weeks ago
6 months recovery time......

Dude, get Ableton Live and practise making dubstep via youtube tutorials! :D All the best with the recovery, I know how mind numbingly boring/frustrating it is being sick/injured but hang in there, she'll be roight. :) Getting a 3DS?


Just discovered a big group of nerds in my little town through facebook. UNIT or Ulladulla Nerds Infinity Trust has 70 members some people I've known for years are really into their sci fi and stuff. Now we are planning movie nights and everything:D I am not alone in this little town.

Haha, that's awesome. I have fond memories of the old 'dulla, we used to go there for family holidays when I was knee high to a Minicon. Good times. :)

[UltraMarginal]

I know it's kind of gloating, but,

I'VE GOT TICKETS TO BOTCON AND I MANAGED TO GET A SEAT AT THE CUSTOM CLASS!!!!!

so tottaly stoked and excited.

Might as well throw out my lottery ticket, I've used all my luck up today. for at least the next couple months.

[blackie]

Dude, get Ableton Live and practise making dubstep via youtube tutorials! :D All the best with the recovery, I know how mind numbingly boring/frustrating it is being sick/injured but hang in there, she'll be roight. :) Getting a 3DS?


yeah i intend to
got Reason 4, but think i maybe should get ableton to......

no 3ds for me, sticking with my original psp and DS instead :P

[Doubledealer]

yeah i intend to
got Reason 4, but think i maybe should get ableton to......

no 3ds for me, sticking with my original psp and DS instead :P

Good stuff mate, some peoples youtube tutorials I highly recommend:
-Dubspot
-TheSoundTutor
-Tom Cosm

Reason is as good a DAW as any, although I recommend at least trying the Ableton Live Suite 8 demo to see if it better suits your workflow. I've used Ableton for a few weeks now and it's one of the most intuitive software package I've ever used, it's brilliant!

[kup]

That's it - My last day at work today. I am now ready to move onto bigger and better things in my new position.

What a ride.

[Bartrim]

I got my replacement iphone4 today:)

[LordCyrusOmega]

Managed to pick up PCC Heavytread and groundspike from Woolies today bringing my collection count up to 500.
The milestone has been reached, where to from here?

[Hursticon]

Managed to pick up PCC Heavytread and groundspike from Woolies today bringing my collection count up to 500.
The milestone has been reached, where to from here?

Congratulations dude, what a Milestone! :eek::D

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

The milestone has been reached, where to from here?

UP even mooore!:D Congrats.

I just preordered Figma Strength and while I was there, I saw another figure I wanted for pre-order, so I clicked, but it was already out of stock. Sheesh, it must have just gone up today as well.

Feeling sorry for myself, I bookmarked the page and did some other browsing, so come back and its open for preorder! YAY!:D

[Autocon]

Im joyful that other people have experienced joy :)

[SkyWarp91]

I just counted my TF collection. 205.

So in the last 3 years I have bought 205 TF. I don't know whether I should be happy that I have that many already or sad that so much money was spent on TFs!!!

[Vector Prime]

I just counted my TF collection. 205.

So in the last 3 years I have bought 205 TF. I don't know whether I should be happy that I have that many already or sad that so much money was spent on TFs!!!

Dude, try something like 450 in 18 months - likewise, don't know if I should be happy or sad... lol :o

[Fungal Infection]

Dude, try something like 450 in 18 months - likewise, don't know if I should be happy or sad... lol :o

Why can't you be both? :p

[Vector Prime]

Why can't you be both? :p

I try not to think about the dollar figure attached to them since it brings a tear to my eye :o

[SkyWarp91]

Because I started collecting later I wanted to buy toys from all the previous lines, once I have all of those past toys it's gonna be so much easier just buying current toys.:D:D

[valkyrie_76]

I try not to think about the dollar figure attached to them since it brings a tear to my eye :o

Nods......especially in the past couple of months :o

[Doubledealer]

Just found out I have the Saturday off over the Easter long weekend...Creamfields here I come :D

[SkyWarp91]

Don't you love it when your TF wanted list that consists of older toys is getting smaller and smaller? I'm so close! :)

[blackie]

Just found out I have the Saturday off over the Easter long weekend...Creamfields here I come :D

bastard :P
no chance ill be seeing skrillex this time around :( just too hard with crutches

on a happer note, saw crissy criss, even made it into the pit at the end with the crutches :P

[Hursticon]

Don't you love it when your TF wanted list that consists of older toys is getting smaller and smaller? I'm so close! :)

Oh man, I wish that was the case - Stupid Classicsverse, taking all my G1 money! :p


bastard :P
no chance ill be seeing skrillex this time around :( just too hard with crutches

on a happer note, saw crissy criss, even made it into the pit at the end with the crutches :P

That's awesome man, glad you've been able to experience a little bit of fun at last. ;):)
(Even though I've no idea of who you guys are talking about :p)

[heroic_decepticon]

Don't you love it when your TF wanted list that consists of older toys is getting smaller and smaller? I'm so close! :)

Congrats man!
In my case, I'm not so sure. My list consists of the final 7 G1 figures that I need and it has not moved since October 2010. In a way, I'm not getting closer...:confused:

[valkyrie_76]

Congrats man!
In my case, I'm not so sure. My list consists of the final 7 G1 figures that I need and it has not moved since October 2010. In a way, I'm not getting closer...:confused:

You might not be getting closer but at least your still getting drool worthy items :D

[UltraMarginal]

Yesterday was My Wife and I's (that just sounds wierd) second wedding Anniversary. :D

One of many many more to come. The best part is this year it wasn't on easter weekend.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I just applied for a job that I would have never even tried for. It has little to do with either of my uni degrees, but the confidence I feel I have when job hunting now has changed my prospects somewhat!

Amazing what a piece of paper (and years of long hard study) can do.

Here's hoping I get it


= more transformers:D

[sanbot]

After sweating it big time over the past few days, had my USA tourist visa interview today and got it approved! Woot! USA here I come!

[jazzcomp]

Why do you need US tourist visa? Are you not aussie citizen yet?

[sanbot]

Why do you need US tourist visa? Are you not aussie citizen yet?

I am. But I will be staying longer then 90days :)

[Sharky]

my knee doesnt hurt... well not like it used to... yay for modern medicine and the goo the injected into my joint...

[jazzcomp]

what's the goo? :) how much does it cost?

[Sharky]

what's the goo? :) how much does it cost?

its caled Synvisc, and its about 400 bux an injection, it is an artificial material similar to the fluid inside the cartlidge which since i have no cartlidge it coats the bones and protects them as well as reducuing the pain from arthitis and the various other damage i have down there, it is also used alot in elderly Arthirtis sufferers

its a test as i am one of the first in the country/world to try it with the amount of damage and ACL Reco graft in the knee

should last about 10-12 months in theory and will reduce the amount of surgery needed.

[jazzcomp]

Is that covered by medicare? Is $400 your share already?

[Sharky]

Is that covered by medicare? Is $400 your share already?

no its not covered by medicare not that i know of anyway i am lucky it was covered under workers comp but it is a pricey substance.

[valkyrie_76]

no its not covered by medicare not that i know of anyway i am lucky it was covered under workers comp but it is a pricey substance.

Yeah I was covered by workers comp as well. Apparently I need another procedure in a year or so because of the same problem as you.

[Sharky]

Yeah I was covered by workers comp as well. Apparently I need another procedure in a year or so because of the same problem as you.

it sucks i tell you on average i have had a procedure/operation done every 11 months for my knee.. some days i just wish he would replace it but the surgeon insists i am to young for that.

work truly is a hazard to your health and lifestyle.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I got me a Venus Fly Trap! OM NOM NOM!:D

[Hursticon]

I got me a Venus Fly Trap! OM NOM NOM!:D

Oh man really!?! :eek:
I've wanted one ever since I was a kid, how'd you get a hold of it and what's involved in their care if you don't mind my asking? :D

[valkyrie_76]

it sucks i tell you on average i have had a procedure/operation done every 11 months for my knee.. some days i just wish he would replace it but the surgeon insists i am to young for that.

work truly is a hazard to your health and lifestyle.

Yeah a work mate has the same problem......35 years old and needs a knee replacement but is deemed too young because you apparently can only have two replacements in a lifetime and they want to wait till he is older. I am lucky that compared to his, my ACL reconstruction is minor but I might need a cartilage graft later on.

[jazzcomp]

what requires a knee replacement versus knee reconstruction?

[UltraMarginal]

I just got the call to say I have a new Job!!:cool:

second job out of Uni, a bit scary but it should be challenging and interesting and I will be finally getting a pay rise after 3 years of not even CPI.

[jazzcomp]

^^Congrats! In my home country, you'll treat your mates when you get a new job or pay raise :D

[snaketales]

Two of my sons - in year 1 and 3 - got honour certificates at their end of term assembly today.

We knew the elder one was going to get one because we got a note inviting us to attend, but the Year 1 award came out of the blue for everyone.

[gamblor916]

Oh man really!?! :eek:
I've wanted one ever since I was a kid, how'd you get a hold of it and what's involved in their care if you don't mind my asking? :D

I have a container with several examples from 2 varieties. They are incredibly easy to grow. Just leave them in a terrarium type enclosure with plenty of water and sphagnum moss and they take care of themselves. You don't even need to feed them either. Bright light is good but not direct sunlight. Anywhere that sells plants should have some, I've even seen them at Kmart.

[blackie]

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[UltraMarginal]

assignments done
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ROCK ON

[Hursticon]

Congrats man!
In my case, I'm not so sure. My list consists of the final 7 G1 figures that I need and it has not moved since October 2010. In a way, I'm not getting closer...:confused:

Time HD, time will tell as the skills and abilities that you and your wife share between you have already sought the completion of your collection - Now you just have to ride the wave of time to that moment. ;):)


Yesterday was My Wife and I's (that just sounds weird) second wedding Anniversary. :D

One of many many more to come. The best part is this year it wasn't on Easter weekend.

A fair bit late, but congratulations none the less dude and here's to many more on the horizon. ;):D


I just applied for a job that I would have never even tried for. It has little to do with either of my uni degrees, but the confidence I feel I have when job hunting now has changed my prospects somewhat!

Amazing what a piece of paper (and years of long hard study) can do.

Here's hoping I get it


= more transformers:D

Fingers crossed for you dude, I hope you have more luck than I have. :)


After sweating it big time over the past few days, had my USA tourist visa interview today and got it approved! Woot! USA here I come!

My brother has just recently acquired his Passport for the same reasons, congrats dude. :)


I just got the call to say I have a new Job!!:cool:

second job out of Uni, a bit scary but it should be challenging and interesting and I will be finally getting a pay rise after 3 years of not even CPI.

Hazaa!
Congrats dude, I certainly hope it's one you enjoy. :cool:


Two of my sons - in year 1 and 3 - got honour certificates at their end of term assembly today.

We knew the elder one was going to get one because we got a note inviting us to attend, but the Year 1 award came out of the blue for everyone.

Really? - That's awesome Snakey! :D
I remember when I used to impress my parents with such things, something went wrong when I hit puberty though... :o


I have a container with several examples from 2 varieties. They are incredibly easy to grow. Just leave them in a terrarium type enclosure with plenty of water and sphagnum moss and they take care of themselves. You don't even need to feed them either. Bright light is good but not direct sunlight. Anywhere that sells plants should have some, I've even seen them at Kmart.

Ah!
Cheers Gamblor, I've never noticed them in Kmart before so I'll definitely have to check them out as well as my local Nurseries as we have a few - Much like Cacti, I do like a plant that more or less cares for itself. :D


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Always an awesome feeling Blackie, good on ya. :cool:

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Oh man really!?! :eek:
I've wanted one ever since I was a kid, how'd you get a hold of it and what's involved in their care if you don't mind my asking? :DI got mine from Bunnings for $6, it's not in a terrarium but it's doing OK aside from some blackened leaves (apparently a sign of stress).
The only thing to add to gamblor is don't water it with tap water, pick some distilled water from Coles/Woolworths (roughly $2) when you grab some peat moss (about $5) 'cos they don't like chlorine etc.
This link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A2982404) has done alright for me so far re. info.

Anyways, today's victory is finding some new shoes, from $80 to $40. And realising I had a whole bunch of awesome stuff stored at my sister's place, which I've now reappropriated.

[Hursticon]

I got mine from Bunnings for $6, it's not in a terrarium but it's doing OK aside from some blackened leaves (apparently a sign of stress).
The only thing to add to gamblor is don't water it with tap water, pick some distilled water from Coles/Woolworths (roughly $2) when you grab some peat moss (about $5) 'cos they don't like chlorine etc.
This link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A2982404) has done alright for me so far re. info.

Cheers Odey,
Gamblor very kindly gave me a pair of potted specimens on Sunday and I have since purchased 4 litres of Distilled Water for them, now I've just got to get to the shops to grab a terrarium as the spot I originally intended to put them isn't as suited as I thought it would be. :o

I just wish this cold I've got would bugger off so that I could get down there sooner as they are already starting to show signs of stress with blackness encroaching a couple of the 'mouths'. :(

[UltraMarginal]

Cheers Odey,
Gamblor very kindly gave me a pair of potted specimens on Sunday and I have since purchased 4 litres of Distilled Water for them, now I've just got to get to the shops to grab a terrarium as the spot I originally intended to put them isn't as suited as I thought it would be. :o

I just wish this cold I've got would bugger off so that I could get down there sooner as they are already starting to show signs of stress with blackness encroaching a couple of the 'mouths'. :(

WATCH OUT:eek:

They're not stressed, they're Darth Venus Fly Traps of the Sith:D

[Hursticon]

WATCH OUT:eek:

They're not stressed, they're Darth Venus Fly Traps of the Sith:D

LOL :p:D
Does that mean they're going to have force powered, whiny little Jedi offspring that draw the flies to them without pheromones? :p

[UltraMarginal]

LOL :p:D
Does that mean they're going to have force powered, whiny little Jedi offspring that draw the flies to them without pheromones? :p

probalby not, but they'll definitely cook their food with force lightening from their grabby teeth spines.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Whee, I just finished Shadow of the Colossus.

man it was awesome! Felling pretty chuffed about it too :D

[SkyWarp91]

I achieved what I thought would be impossible, run for 6.5km in 1 session. And I feel GOOD!!!

[Paulbot]

I'm now on long service leave for three months! :)