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Ofelix · Wed, 23rd May '12, 9:35pm

I'm telling you I'm cursed, this morning I burned my hand cooking bacon, at least it was delicious. Mmm bacon, I less than three* bacon

* I <3 x -- get it ? less than three ? I'm funny

Dice · Wed, 23rd May '12, 10:05pm

Did you eat the bacon or your hand Flix?

Zurga · Wed, 23rd May '12, 10:11pm

It is gratifying, that the standard of post has not moved

Ofelix · Wed, 23rd May '12, 10:22pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dice

Did you eat the bacon or your hand Flix?

The bacon obviously but when I took it out of the frying pan some scorching hot bacon grease got on my hand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zurga

It is gratifying, that the standard of post has not moved

We had standards for Random Babbling? Uh, who knew.

Dice · Thu, 24th May '12, 1:32am

Hey! If you want low standards Zurga, join the MUG

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Ofelix · Thu, 24th May '12, 4:12am

Uh, just learned by IM that my best friend has moved out of town and since neither he or I have a car it's gonna be hard to see him. That sucks (for me) <-- Is that selfish ?

Dice · Thu, 24th May '12, 8:08am

I don't think that is selfish Flix. Feeling bad because you won't be able to see a friend is pretty normal. Now if you were saying that sucks because you won't be able to borrow his electronic devices and drink his beer, then that would be another issue.

Master of Nuhn · Thu, 24th May '12, 10:13am

Why wouldn't it suck for him?

8people · Thu, 24th May '12, 10:31am

My best friend is moving to London, we don't see each other much since university took us to different parts of the country, but I'm hoping that being inbetween London and where both our parents are means we get to see each other more

She drives but not sure if she's getting a car yet. We're hoping to get her into LARPing and I'll try and attend the Cons she helps run in Southampton so we get to see each other more.

A lot of people I knew moved away from university and cut all non-family ties, a fresh start and a clean break, so I'm grateful of the friends who have stayed in touch and make an effort to be hospitable

reepnorp · Thu, 24th May '12, 1:12pm

I know the feeling, 8people. I'm visiting a few of my friends next month who moved away after university ended for jobs with ridiculous pay. Same country, but two time zones and a 6 hour flight away.

Dice · Thu, 24th May '12, 4:07pm

Did they move North Reep? I know there are a lot of high paying jobs in some of the more isolated areas of Canada.

Ofelix · Thu, 24th May '12, 4:21pm

Well I guess I'm a little hurt that I've learned it after the moved and so casually in a instant message. Meh, what's done is done.

Dice · Thu, 24th May '12, 5:47pm

Wow Flix, that is kind of harsh. Hopefully your best-friend was just being thoughtless is a oblivious guy kind of way.

Ofelix · Thu, 24th May '12, 5:57pm

Meh whatever, there are attenuating circumstances which I'm friend-bound not to disclose plus I don't really have feelings, so no harm done.
Now that's official all my friends are online. See since I'm such a freaking beacon of sunshine and happiness all my old high school friends kinda bailed on me. So, what's one more ?

reepnorp · Thu, 24th May '12, 6:36pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dice

Did they move North Reep? I know there are a lot of high paying jobs in some of the more isolated areas of Canada.

From the GTA all the way to Fort McMurray. And when I say ridiculous pay, I mean they are both 23 and making 78k and 90k a year. Can't my company stay in Toronto but pay wages that are competitive with northern Alberta?

Gaear · Thu, 24th May '12, 7:20pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ofelix

there are attenuating circumstances

Since you asked to be corrected, to attenuate is to reduce the amplitude of an electronic signal, such as with audio. Those must be some complex circumstances.

(You probably were trying for extenuating.)

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Originally Posted by O

plus I don't really have feelings

That's normally the belief maintained by those who hold (but attempt to repress) very significant degrees of feelings. I'm not trying to bust your chops Flix but if you really want to come off that way you're better off never mentioning it. Also, it's a form of self-pity, and that in itself tends to put people off. If you want to appear more attractive to people, avoid wallowing at all costs.

Just some food for thought in this non-judgmental safe zone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reepnorp

Can't my company stay in Toronto but pay wages that are competitive with northern Alberta?

All the cool Canadians hang out in Alberta.

LKD · Thu, 24th May '12, 7:23pm

You would not want to live in Northern Alberta. The quality of life is poor and the cost of living horrendous. Infrastructure is lacking. The high wages are the only way they can attract people up there.

Ofelix · Thu, 24th May '12, 7:38pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaear

Since you asked to be corrected, to attenuate is to reduce the amplitude of an electronic signal, such as with audio. Those must be some complex circumstances.

(You probably were trying for extenuating.)

I suppose I was... unless my friend is a robot dun dun duuuuuuuuuuun!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaear

That's normally the belief maintained by those who hold (but attempt to repress) very significant degrees of feelings. I'm not trying to bust your chops Flix but if you really want to come off that way you're better off never mentioning it. Also, it's a form of self-pity, and that in itself tends to put people off. If you want to appear more attractive to people, avoid wallowing at all costs.

Yeah no kidding, of course it's an act. I'm human after all.

Edit: You know what ? Forget I said anything I'm not inclined to discuss my mental health right now. Mkay ? Back to discussing nonsense and the minutia of Life and such!

Dice · Thu, 24th May '12, 9:43pm

Quote:

You would not want to live in Northern Alberta. The quality of life is poor and the cost of living horrendous. Infrastructure is lacking. The high wages are the only way they can attract people up there.

SHHH!!! Stop dissin' Alberta LKD!

LKD · Fri, 25th May '12, 1:07am

I'll diss anyplace or group if I feel they deserve it! Note, though, that I am not talking about our beloved city. Edmonton has a vibrant Theatre community, a pretty decent symphony, lots of restaurants, a thriving nightlife (not that I partake in that sort of thing), a great Parks and Rec system, one of the world's largest shopping malls, close access to all sorts of wilderness, and other good stuff. But as we know, Fort McMurray is WAY overheated economically, and the undivided road that leads there is not inaccurately referred to as Alberta's Death Highway. I get to drive it for the first time on Sunday. Wish me luck.

reepnorp · Fri, 25th May '12, 3:46am

That road really is incredibly bad. I've only driven it once, but it was on the last leg of a 43 hour drive from southern Ontario. (Side note: Google maps says it takes 41 hours, but me and one friend managed to drive it in only 43 hours, even including a four hour stop in Saskatoon :P)

The last three hours of the drive were when we were incredibly sleep deprived, and it was past midnight. It got to the point where we just found a transport truck ahead of us and just followed it the rest of the way.

Knowing what I know now about that highway, there's isn't a chance in hell I would drive it again in the condition I was in that night. I'm just glad we were driving it in August, and not mid-winter.

Dice · Fri, 25th May '12, 4:24pm

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even including a four hour stop in Saskatoon

Although Saskatchewan is not my favourite province, I do really like the city of Saskatoon. I think it is scenic. I also love the town of Moose jaw for its historic significance involving Al Capone. Any place that has lots of secret tunnels running through it rates high on the coolness factor.

8people · Sat, 26th May '12, 4:19pm

A month and a half of hospital is now being followed by... the vets. Funny which one is more stressful

Jinx needs an operation for a minor trauma on her tail, vet confirmed she's exceptionally healthy otherwise though which is a relief.

Dice · Sat, 26th May '12, 4:31pm

How does a snake have a tail? You would kind of think that a snake is ALL tail.

ION I get to go to a school festival today and watch my son and his class kill a giant ladybug.

8people · Sat, 26th May '12, 7:10pm

Only a very small portion of snake is tail, they still have hips and shoulder regions at the same points on long bodies.

And Jinx isn't a snake - she's a Bearded Dragon.

Wed, 23rd May '12, 9:35pm	#326
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Thu, 24th May '12, 4:12am	#331
Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mons Regius - provincia quebecum Posts: 5,678 Like: 5 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 13,070 Level: 33 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 38% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	Uh, just learned by IM that my best friend has moved out of town and since neither he or I have a car it's gonna be hard to see him. That sucks (for me) <-- Is that selfish ?
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Thu, 24th May '12, 10:13am	#333
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Thu, 24th May '12, 4:21pm	#337
Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mons Regius - provincia quebecum Posts: 5,678 Like: 5 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 13,070 Level: 33 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 38% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	Well I guess I'm a little hurt that I've learned it after the moved and so casually in a instant message. Meh, what's done is done.
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Thu, 24th May '12, 5:57pm	#339
Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mons Regius - provincia quebecum Posts: 5,678 Like: 5 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 13,070 Level: 33 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 38% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	Meh whatever, there are attenuating circumstances which I'm friend-bound not to disclose plus I don't really have feelings, so no harm done. Now that's official all my friends are online. See since I'm such a freaking beacon of sunshine and happiness all my old high school friends kinda bailed on me. So, what's one more ?
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Wed, 23rd May '12, 10:05pm	#327
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Wed, 23rd May '12, 10:11pm	#328
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Thu, 24th May '12, 1:32am	#330
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Thu, 24th May '12, 8:08am	#332
Dice Gems: 31/31 Latest gem: Rogue Stone Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 35 Like: 32 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 11,394 Level: 31 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 51.15% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 32.78% Monthly Activity 35.75% Achievements	I don't think that is selfish Flix. Feeling bad because you won't be able to see a friend is pretty normal. Now if you were saying that sucks because you won't be able to borrow his electronic devices and drink his beer, then that would be another issue.

Thu, 24th May '12, 10:31am	#334
8people SPS Account Holder 8 is just another way of looking at infinite Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chirofen Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 252 Like: 63 Liked 17 Times in 15 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,563 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 44.44% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	My best friend is moving to London, we don't see each other much since university took us to different parts of the country, but I'm hoping that being inbetween London and where both our parents are means we get to see each other more She drives but not sure if she's getting a car yet. We're hoping to get her into LARPing and I'll try and attend the Cons she helps run in Southampton so we get to see each other more. A lot of people I knew moved away from university and cut all non-family ties, a fresh start and a clean break, so I'm grateful of the friends who have stayed in touch and make an effort to be hospitable

Thu, 24th May '12, 1:12pm	#335
reepnorp SPS Account Holder Lim'n Lime Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada, eh? Posts: 1,671 Like: 6 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,164 Level: 20 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 46.27% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements Awards	I know the feeling, 8people. I'm visiting a few of my friends next month who moved away after university ended for jobs with ridiculous pay. Same country, but two time zones and a 6 hour flight away.

Thu, 24th May '12, 4:07pm	#336
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Thu, 24th May '12, 5:47pm	#338
Dice Gems: 31/31 Latest gem: Rogue Stone Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 35 Like: 32 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 11,394 Level: 31 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 51.15% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 32.78% Monthly Activity 35.75% Achievements	Wow Flix, that is kind of harsh. Hopefully your best-friend was just being thoughtless is a oblivious guy kind of way.

Thu, 24th May '12, 7:23pm	#342
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Fri, 25th May '12, 1:07am	#345
LKD Gems: 31/31 Latest gem: Rogue Stone Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winterfell Posts: 6,204 Like: 20 Liked 31 Times in 22 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 16,659 Level: 36 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 92.65% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 12.61% Monthly Activity 26.65% Achievements	I'll diss anyplace or group if I feel they deserve it! Note, though, that I am not talking about our beloved city. Edmonton has a vibrant Theatre community, a pretty decent symphony, lots of restaurants, a thriving nightlife (not that I partake in that sort of thing), a great Parks and Rec system, one of the world's largest shopping malls, close access to all sorts of wilderness, and other good stuff. But as we know, Fort McMurray is WAY overheated economically, and the undivided road that leads there is not inaccurately referred to as Alberta's Death Highway. I get to drive it for the first time on Sunday. Wish me luck.
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Fri, 25th May '12, 3:46am	#346
reepnorp SPS Account Holder Lim'n Lime Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada, eh? Posts: 1,671 Like: 6 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 4,164 Level: 20 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 46.27% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements Awards	That road really is incredibly bad. I've only driven it once, but it was on the last leg of a 43 hour drive from southern Ontario. (Side note: Google maps says it takes 41 hours, but me and one friend managed to drive it in only 43 hours, even including a four hour stop in Saskatoon :P) The last three hours of the drive were when we were incredibly sleep deprived, and it was past midnight. It got to the point where we just found a transport truck ahead of us and just followed it the rest of the way. Knowing what I know now about that highway, there's isn't a chance in hell I would drive it again in the condition I was in that night. I'm just glad we were driving it in August, and not mid-winter.

Sat, 26th May '12, 4:19pm	#348
8people SPS Account Holder 8 is just another way of looking at infinite Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chirofen Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 252 Like: 63 Liked 17 Times in 15 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,563 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 44.44% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	A month and a half of hospital is now being followed by... the vets. Funny which one is more stressful Jinx needs an operation for a minor trauma on her tail, vet confirmed she's exceptionally healthy otherwise though which is a relief.

Sat, 26th May '12, 4:31pm	#349
Dice Gems: 31/31 Latest gem: Rogue Stone Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 35 Like: 32 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 11,394 Level: 31 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 51.15% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 32.78% Monthly Activity 35.75% Achievements	How does a snake have a tail? You would kind of think that a snake is ALL tail. ION I get to go to a school festival today and watch my son and his class kill a giant ladybug.

Sat, 26th May '12, 7:10pm	#350
8people SPS Account Holder 8 is just another way of looking at infinite Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chirofen Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 252 Like: 63 Liked 17 Times in 15 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 19,563 Level: 39 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 44.44% Daily Activity 3.53% Weekly Activity 2.52% Monthly Activity 2.73% Achievements	Only a very small portion of snake is tail, they still have hips and shoulder regions at the same points on long bodies. And Jinx isn't a snake - she's a Bearded Dragon.