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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Dear Internet,
I need a small amount (about 2 feet) of several (10) different colors of yarn. I can just buy them in huge rolls, but I only need 2 feet and will never use the rest. Anyone out there either have yarn I can buy a few feet of, or want to buy some and have me chip in?
Jeremy
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The more I interact with Games for Windows Live, the more I like Steam.
So, I was thinking of getting the new DLC for Fallout 3. If I could buy this via Steam, I would, because the interaction goes like this:
“Hey Steam, I want this Game/DLC/Thingy.”
“Ok Jeremy. Give us X dollars.”
“Sure, here you go.”
“Ok. Here’s your game.”
“Neat. *plays game*
Simple. To the point. I like it.
My epic quest to get the Fallout 3 DLC goes like this:
I load Fallout 3.
I click “Live” to join Live, which I had never done before (why would I bother? Fallout is hardly a multiplayer game.)
I don’t have a Live account, so I follow the prompts to make one.
For reasons I’m not clear on, the system then asks me for the Registration Key for the game. Huh? I registered it when I bought it, why would I need to do so again?
I close out of the program and wander about looking for the manual. I fail to find it.
I reload the program. First thing I notice: “Continue” is grayed out. I check and confirm: my saved game files are gone. All of them. Every character I’ve played since I bought the game are gone. Now, in this case I don’t really care, as I didn’t intent to play them again, but holy shit would I have been unhappy if that wasn’t the case.
I am unable to recreate the apparent error RE the registration key. I log into Live. I poke around for a bit trying to find how to download the DLC. I fail.
I give up, and log out. Google to the rescue…I learn that I need to have the 1.1 patch. Ok, I should have the patch anyway: spend 10 minutes downloading and installing patch.
I reload the game. I go back to Live. I again fail to find a way to buy the content.
Back to Google. According to J-random website, I have to run some exe file in the GWL folder to get to the area that will let me buy the DLC.
I abandon this quest and determine that Microsoft doesn’t want my money.
The thing that irritates me even more is that if I ever bother to get to the ‘buy this’ function, I can’t just give them ten bucks and get my DLC. I have to buy 800 Microsoft Points, and then turn those in for the game. If I encounter any problems with trying to buy exactly 800 Points I’m going to be even more cross.
Friday, January 30, 2009
The first seven (7) people to respond to this post will get something made by me.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. I will not take requests.
- I will not simply give from existing items I've made, but will make something new for each person.
- It'll be done this year (2009).
- I will post a second post that will be screened for addresses and contact info.
The catch is that you have to put this in your journal as well, if you expect me to do something for you.
The seven people will be confirmed once they repost this in their journals.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I need a 16 pixel by 16 pixel image of a horse head (see the logo on www.bucephalus.com). Anyone out there in the geek care to bang one out? I'm not sure how best to do it.I'm also open to ideas for how best to bribe you.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Anywhere out there have a maid service they love? In the interest of L's sanity, I need to get someone to come in a few times a month, but there are so manny to choose from...I'd like to find either an independant or someone from a chain that isn't exploiting people...do any of you use someone?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Yep, I have more cards to sort...anyone just dying to help me sort cards? we can do it when you like, and I'll feed and bribe you.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time for a party!
In honor of my being both old and weird, I wish to gather together many of my closest friends to talk about interesting things, see fun stuff and play neat games. I’d love to have you join me!
This November 14th (a Friday) is my 33 and a 3rd birthday. I plan to spend the day celebrating this made-up event, and if you’d care to join me, here’s how:
I’m going to have breakfast and take a walk in the morning, probably very early (like, 8-9). If anyone wants to join me for that, let me know.
At noon I’m going to be downtown and either go hang out at pike place market or go to the SAM museum, depending on the weather and mood of anyone who joins me. Meet at the brass pig of the market, at 12 if you want to join me (or call me to find out where we are).
The main body of the party will be at Andrew Ornatov’s place, who’s gift to me is to put up with my gaggle of friends descending on his house to play games and drink and be silly.
His address is:
10241 163rd Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Yes, this is on the east side, so if you need a ride let me know and we can try to arrange carpools. The party will start around 6pm, and go until we all pass out.
If you need any information, or just want to stalk me to see where the party is at, you can call my cell (206 295 1503). I’d love to have people RSVP so that I know how much food to get for the party, but if you decide to show up at the last minute I’d love to have you. I am particularly looking forward to hanging out and talking before the main board gaming, so if your work life enables you to do so on a Friday day, let me know.
A note on gifts:
I usually don’t ask for gifts on my birthdays, but this is a special occasion, and it lets me be even more silly than usual: as such, I’m asking people to bring me 1/3 of a gift….I invite you to interpret that as you will.
Again, bullet point plan:
Early: breakfast and conversation
Noon: pike place/museum – meet at the pig at pike place or call 206 295 1503
6 pm: board game party on the eastside - 10241 163rd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
I play spore. You play spore. Please put your Spore name here, that I may stalk you.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The Indianapolis airport is super super tiny. I forget that every year. Also, I'm in Indy now. Got here last night. So if you are in town and want to hang out, call me (206 295 1503).
Friday, August 1, 2008
I need a new phone. I don't need it to do much other than be a phone, but I'm not opposed to other cool bells and/or whistles. I'm open to ideas...anyone love their phone? Care to suggest what I should be looking at?
Monday, July 7, 2008
So, here's the plan. My birthday is the 15th, and I'm going to celebrate it on the 17th (thursday), as that's when the new batman movie comes out.
Current plan:
Dinner at Beth's at 6ish, hang out with friends, have fun. Go to the Cinerama around 9:30-10:30 to get in line for the midnight showing of Batman.
Please let me know if you are coming, and if you want me to get you a ticket (I'll buy a bunch early so we have seats).
Saturday, July 5, 2008
12:14PM
Anyone out there with decent photoshop skills want to help me lay out a board game some time this coming week?
Monday, June 23, 2008
6:43PM
Anyone care to suggest cool movies that will release on or before the 12th-13th of July?
Sunday, June 15, 2008
If you add 118 days to July 15th, what day is it?
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Ok, I want to be that guy. I have a list of email addresses (several thousand). I want to send a promotional email to each one. It's the same email, just going to every address. Anyone know of a good program or service for this?
Thursday, May 8, 2008
2:11PM
Quote of the day: "It's called a period because it brings you to a full stop"
Sunday, May 4, 2008
11:57PM
"To talk to a customer service person, press one. To go to our automated system, press two. If you do not have a touch tone phone, please hang up, go to the store, buy one, and call us back."
Friday, April 11, 2008
So Liz is trying to get turbotax to work, and was having issues. Microsoft live search was...less than helpful. She searched for File Extension .lif.
In addition to that data, it suggests related searches:
File Extension list
Change File Extension
File Extension Rar
Computer File Extensions
Bin File Extension
WPS File Extension
Dl File Extension
Hair Extensions
That last one should be really helpful...
Anyhow, anyone wanna call and help Liz beat up TurboTax and/or Microsoft?
Thursday, April 10, 2008
to pick the brain of the internet, one of you wonderful friends of mine must know how to do this:
I have an excel spreadsheet with name/address/email data for my customers going back to 2003. I want to sort this to remove duplicates, then do a mass emailing with the email addresses and print postcard lables with the mailing addresses.
Anyone out there know a good way to do this? Or better, interested in renting themselves out for a few hours to help me do it?
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