Recently I bought a new bicycle. I've had it for about 10 days or so and today I had my first puncture already. All of a sudden the tire was flat. Crap. :'(
I haven't experienced a flat bicycle tire in like 20 years!
I think I can easily repair it, but still...
Then in the afternoon when I wanted to repair the tire, it started to rain. And I was like >:( >:( >:(
And finally in the evening, when I got into my car to go to my German class the car wouldn't start. Dead battery. ???
My brother-in-law lent me his car, so I made it to class somehow, about 20 minutes late.
After class I went to a shop that sells used video games and comics. I found out about it last week and was very happy, because I haven't noticed that store before.
Needless to say... it sucked. The oldest games they had were PS2 games. No retro stuff at all. :'(
So, all in all, today was pretty... mediocre. I need something to cheer me up...
I sure hope so.
Quote from: manuel on April 19, 2012, 06:28:20 am
I haven't experienced a flat bicycle tire in like 20 years!
Haha I know how you feel, but at least you get back to doing something you haven't done since childhood, and that's a good thing, everything that reminds you of that wonderfull childhood time is a positive experience! :)
Cheer up man!
According to Newton's law: "To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction."
So according to my gradschool science knowledge and wishful thinking; tomorrow the wind from your bike's tire will cause climate change so that it will stop raining, juuuust after an electrical build up in the stratosphere shoots a lightning that recharges your car battery. That of course causes a time dialation effect that changes the past so you were actually 20 minutes early for your German class, where you learned this new sentance: "Ich habe eine grosse Bratwurst in meine Lederhosen" (although you might want to check the grammar a bit).
As for there being no retro games at that new store, science can't explain that. We all know there is some dark magic at work that lands all the good deals in senseiman's hands, so you're out of luck there unless you call a priest (preferably two, one old and one young).
;)
my bikes are broken or get stolen so often I just walk everywhere....
Quote from: Kiddo on April 19, 2012, 08:58:58 am
...you were actually 20 minutes early for your German class, where you learned this new sentance: "Ich habe eine grosse Bratwurst in meine Lederhosen" (although you might want to check the grammar a bit).
You do know that Manuel is
from Germany, right? So, he was most likely teaching. ;)
Aside from that, bad days help us appreciate the good days. Not that thinking this makes them any better, though. Sounds like it would have been a good day to just stay home and play some vidya games.
Yes, Eric's correct, I'd be the teacher. 8)
They all waited for me.
@Kiddo: Grammatically the sentence is almost correct, but I don't know if I'd like a bratwurst in my lederhosen. ;D
I know a priest actually. He's the Italian teacher at the NHK culture center where I teach German. Our classes are at the same time. Now I only have to find a second, young priest. I'll keep my eyes open.
That shop I went to actually had a small shelf with a board on it reading "retro games", but that must have been old. Instead of the retro games there were some (weird) dojin manga, CDs and DVDs.
I'm pretty sure until last week they had retro games. :P (I already went to every single store with old games in the east Hiroshima area, so now I'm planning to visit stores in Okayama prefecture with my brother-in-law in the summer.)
ughhhh....sorry to hear about this man! heres looking forward to tomorrow! ;)
Quote from: ericj on April 19, 2012, 11:42:20 am
You do know that Manuel is from Germany, right? So, he was most likely teaching. ;)
Haha, did not realise that. Well there is always room to learn new words in your own language, although I doubt this was that kind of case.
Quote from: manuel on April 19, 2012, 07:25:21 pm
Yes, Eric's correct, I'd be the teacher. 8)
They all waited for me.
@Kiddo: Grammatically the sentence is almost correct, but I don't know if I'd like a bratwurst in my lederhosen. ;D
I know a priest actually. He's the Italian teacher at the NHK culture center where I teach German. Our classes are at the same time. Now I only have to find a second, young priest. I'll keep my eyes open.
I'd contact him sooner than later. Sean's monopoly on good finds must be ended! ;)
I found out my e-mail had been hacked, had to work three 12-hour days in a row, and the bank has charged me $300 is 'fair' fees!
A lot of video game stores don't carry old stuff it's not as popular of a market as newer generation things. Oh well
Quote from: L___E___T on April 22, 2012, 06:39:25 am
I found out my e-mail had been hacked, had to work three 12-hour days in a row, and the bank has charged me $300 is 'fair' fees!
That's awful!
I just hope nobody will try my account... :'(
Nah it's my own fault for overspending on stuff, but the fees are ridiculous overweighted.
I don't mind working overtime, but I don't get paid for it and have precious little time to myself as it is. When other stuff is going on it just makes it worse.
Either way I'm not whining, I can't feel bad when there are people in horrible, horrible situations around the world. Some weeks just drag.
Manuel, I'm hoping Nintendo's recent announcements have cheered you up at least (NSMB2, Kirby collection, 3DS firmware update)?
Don't forget Mario Wii U and pikmin 3!
NSMB2 and 3DS firmware update surely sound very nice!
Now I only need a date for Rayman Origins (3DS) and I'm set.
Quote from: L___E___T on April 23, 2012, 04:07:09 am
Nah it's my own fault for overspending on stuff, but the fees are ridiculous overweighted.
I don't mind working overtime, but I don't get paid for it and have precious little time to myself as it is. When other stuff is going on it just makes it worse.
Does England still ignore the EU overtime directive?
While I don't agree with everything the unions do, it's nice to say I have never had to work overtime in my life. Work 8 hours, go home...
I have that option, but some things need the right amount of attention :)
I have a salary, so overtime isn't really overtime at all.
Enough work stuff from me though - I love the company and my colleagues a great deal.
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Quote from: famiac on April 26, 2012, 11:01:07 pm
Got my sharp nes tv in the mail... It had a huge crack at the top. And guess what? The screen doesnt turn on... Im infuriated...
Oh that's outrageous! Do photos, post tests, we'll make that thing work again together! ;D
Was it damaged during (hopefully insured) shipping?
Then I'd ask for compensation from insurance!
Yeah it was during shipping. Wasnt insured... Im taking it to a tv repair shop to see what they can do. It's just a simple screen problem that can hopefully be fixed...
I had a TV damaged by bad handling during shipping from Talca to Santiago, but in my case the CRT aperture grille became loose (presumably from a great mechanical shock or from falling), ruining the whole set.
(http://133fsb.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fuckturbus.jpg?w=600)
Needless to say I had to junk the TV. Replacing the CRT is not worth the hassle.
But the colors are beautiful.
You could have sold it to some drug addict and he would have loved it! ;D
Dang! I just left it on the curb, maybe some junkie took it for free! :P
Late reply but that does sound like an unpleasant day.
On the other hand if you only experience flats on your bike once in 20 years you are lucky, I have to get them fixed 3-4 times a year. Mind you I put about 400km a month on my bike so it gets a lot of work!
And I know the disappointment of going to a game store and finding they only stock recent stuff and don`t have any Famicom or other early stuff. A couple of years ago I made a map of all the Book-Offs/ Hard Offs, etc in Fukuoka and spent a whole day riding out to all of them, 7 or 8 different locations I think. I came home empty handed - almost none of them had any retro games and the ones that did all had prety awful selection and prices.
Quote from: senseiman on April 27, 2012, 07:18:44 pm
On the other hand if you only experience flats on your bike once in 20 years you are lucky,
I guess so. ;D But it was unfortunate that I got one on a new bike after only riding it like 3 or 4 times. :'(
Quote from: 133MHz on April 27, 2012, 05:57:29 pm
Dang! I just left it on the curb, maybe some junkie took it for free! :P
You should have placed it somewhere where it is well visible from the outside. Then someone will break in and take it, you will get insurance, and you don't have to go anywhere to throw it away.
I don't think this is against the law.
This happened to me with a printer once. It wasn't worth enough for insurance, but at least I didn't have to bother about throwing it away.