GrizzLee Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for the enlightenment. You're certainly wiser than me. I still want to see this gopher gravy you spoke of. Thanks, -GrizzLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so_tough! Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 chill out guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 No mortgage No loans Pension Very Secure career Money to buy more games ....and you're just BRIMMING WITH MODESTY! Would it be too much to see bank statements and W-2s, while you're crowing? I want to be TRULY impressed. (edit: scan your last 1040 form if you don't have the W2 handy) Seem to have a struck a nerve here :-) Not sure what a W2 form does for you... I am proud of the fact that I have been working hard at my job for 22 years (very successfully), paid off my house, been married for 20 years have a very nice video game collection, have had some incredible life experienses with my son. Everyone should be so fortunate. I find no shame in that, nor will I ever. If you think I am rich... I wouldn't know what that is. I've never met anyone who seems to have enough... I put in 40+ hrs a week like most. If you can't handle that, then this will really piss you off... I'm looking to retire early and do other things. There is more too life than work, money, video games... You should read the material in the links I posted. It was meant to inspire folks to do something other than video games. Oh yes, here is my one of kind item in my game room. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/104472-my-unique-game-room-item/page__p__1266163__hl__joe+decuir__fromsearch__1#entry1266163 I've even had the original "stella" at my house. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/174682-video-game-documentary/page__p__2174142__hl__joe+decuir__fromsearch__1#entry2174142 If you (or anyone else for that matter) are in the Seattle area, drop me a line. Come over a for a beer, play some games... better yet, bring your outdoor gear and join us on a trek. Either way, we'll have fun. BTW: Just got back from campimg in the North Cascades mountains an hour ago :-) I'll quote an old Sean Kelly post here: "It sucks to be you." -GrizzLee But that's something I got: no mortgage (I'm renting) no loans (I earn too little to qualify, my bank just laughs at me if I ask for more money) Pension (well, in Germany you HAVE to pay into your pension fund by law) Very secure job (I'm employed by the town & council, that means I cannot be fired unless I do crime) money to buy more games (since I live alone, since I don't go out, don't have any friends, nor a life....I can spend all extra monies on games) So, you're not alone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) But that's something I got: no mortgage (I'm renting) no loans (I earn too little to qualify, my bank just laughs at me if I ask for more money) Pension (well, in Germany you HAVE to pay into your pension fund by law) Very secure job (I'm employed by the town & council, that means I cannot be fired unless I do crime) money to buy more games (since I live alone, since I don't go out, don't have any friends, nor a life....I can spend all extra monies on games) So, you're not alone.... You've got something else my friend... Germans typically get more vacation time than us folks in the states. That's priceless. -GrizzLee Edited August 8, 2011 by GrizzLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 But that's something I got: no mortgage (I'm renting) no loans (I earn too little to qualify, my bank just laughs at me if I ask for more money) Pension (well, in Germany you HAVE to pay into your pension fund by law) Very secure job (I'm employed by the town & council, that means I cannot be fired unless I do crime) money to buy more games (since I live alone, since I don't go out, don't have any friends, nor a life....I can spend all extra monies on games) So, you're not alone.... You've got something else my friend... Germans typically get more vacation time than us folks in the states. That's priceless. -GrizzLee Not to mention much less crime and a much higher standard of living. Also having the Nurburgring in your backyard helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 No, best thing about germany is there is no general speed limit on a lot of highways. So when traffic isn't dens one could drive as fast as one would dare, unassured that is. I live near the german border so and the fastest i dared to drive was 195 km. Doesn't sound fast, but believe me with a normal small saloon car it is fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) No, best thing about germany is there is no general speed limit on a lot of highways. So when traffic isn't dens one could drive as fast as one would dare, unassured that is. I live near the german border so and the fastest i dared to drive was 195 km. Doesn't sound fast, but believe me with a normal small saloon car it is fast. I am kind of fond of their German Engineered products. I've heard they make pretty good cars as well :-) -Grizz Edited August 9, 2011 by GrizzLee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I don't drink, but I understand that there is a thing called "Bear" in Germany which is very popular. For me, though, I would enjoy the opportunity to learn german rapier in the fashion of Meyer and others in a more authentic context; maybe some museums or somethin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Also; Early in the morning, risin' to the street Light me up that cigarette and I strap shoes on my feet Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong Got to find a reason why my money's all gone I got a dalmation, and I can still get high I can play the guitar like a mother fucking riot Well, life is (too short), so love the one you got 'Cause you might get runover or you might get shot Never start no static I just get it off my chest Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest Take a small example, take a tip from me Take all of your money, give it all to charity Love is what I got It's within my reach And the Sublime style's still straight from Long Beach It all comes back to you, you'll finally get what you deserve Try and test that you're bound to get served Love's what I got Don't start a riot You'll feel it when the dance gets hot Lovin', is what I got, I said remember that Lovin', is what I got, I said remember that Lovin', is what I got, I said remember that Lovin', is what I got (That's) why I don't cry when my dog runs away I don't get angry at the bills I have to pay I don't get angry when my Mom smokes pot Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock Fuckin' and fightin', it's all the same Livin' with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane Let the lovin', let the lovin' come back to me Lovin', is what I got, I said remember that Lovin', is what I got, I said remember that Lovin', is what I got, I said remember that Lovin', is what I got, I got I got I got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr3vor Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a Tetris cart signed by some guy named BROCK. and I have a chip in my NES's lid-thing. besides that, no. You guys have some pretty cool stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a Tetris cart signed by some guy named BROCK. and I have a chip in my NES's lid-thing. besides that, no. You guys have some pretty cool stuff. Piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiics of the chip in the lid thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a Tetris cart signed by some guy named BROCK. and I have a chip in my NES's lid-thing. besides that, no. You guys have some pretty cool stuff. Piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiics of the chip in the lid thingy ummm also an explanation would be cool; I have no clue what you are talking aboot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I got a Teradrive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I think it means there's a potato chip in there. Does anybody else have that? Not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr3vor Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 some of the plastic chipped off the lid thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDW Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a girlfriend. Okay, that was a lie. Forever alone... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I got a Teradrive: Reminds me of the amstrad mega pc. Remember seeing those in the shops back then when i was living for 6 months in the uk. Wished i had picked on up back then. But they where way to expansive for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I got a Teradrive: That's awesome as hell. What sort of video connection is the monitor using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Reminds me of the Amstrad Mega PC. Remember seeing those in the shops back then when I was living for 6 months in the UK. Wished I had picked one up back then. But they where way too expansive for me. I hate expansive computers. They always take up too much room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Got to love that spelling correction function on safari. Always good for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Koala Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a lady bug cart signed by some guy's roommate. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove0378 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The most unusual item in my collection (that I can think of) is a Franklin Ace 2100 Apple IIe clone, with its original keyboard and monochrome monitor w/stand. No one I know has one (or even gives a crap about classic computing at all, for that matter.) I found it on the side of the road a few years back, along with a VTech Laser 128 Apple IIc clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I got a Teradrive: Reminds me of the amstrad mega pc. Remember seeing those in the shops back then when i was living for 6 months in the uk. Wished i had picked on up back then. But they where way to expansive for me. I used to own one of those, but they were not very good, so I got rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) I got a Teradrive: That's awesome as hell. What sort of video connection is the monitor using? VGA connection Edited August 12, 2011 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 (No not really) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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