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Title: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 25, 2007, 11:24:39 PM

Hello everybody! ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2007, 11:28:20 PM

Glad to have the Front Porch back!! 8)

Gil, the suck it's have to stop. That's not appropriate.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 25, 2007, 11:28:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 25, 2007, 11:25:15 PM

2 Weeks until I get my Mac Mini!

1 year until i get my MacBook Pro!

Awesome! ;D

My school has 49 MacBooks and around 5 new Intel iMacs. They must be VERY rich! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 25, 2007, 11:35:15 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 25, 2007, 11:28:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 25, 2007, 11:25:15 PM

2 Weeks until I get my Mac Mini!

1 year until i get my MacBook Pro!

Awesome! ;D

My school has 49 MacBooks and around 5 new Intel iMacs. They must be VERY rich! :o

My school district used to have old Macs from the mid-late 90s until 2003, then they switched really crappy Compaqs. The high
school has Macs though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 25, 2007, 11:43:04 PM

My high school had a mix of PCs and Macs. All the regular classrooms had at least one PC, the libraries and computer labs were filled with PCs, but the art and tech-ed rooms had Macs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2007, 11:45:04 PM

My high school had PC's in the library, PC's in the classrooms, one PC computer room and 1 iMac computer room.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 25, 2007, 11:54:42 PM

Hey cowboys!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2007, 11:56:31 PM

Hey Dan! Thanks for joining us (again  ;D ).  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:01:30 AM

We have nearly 60 posts in 1 hour since this board opened. Not bad! ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:04:42 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:01:30 AM

We have nearly 60 posts in 1 hour since this board opened. Not bad! ;D

Not bad at all!! Hopefully it keeps going at this pace!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 12:05:58 AM

By the same three people ::) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:07:29 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

Not for long, if I have anything to do with it!!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:08:01 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 12:05:58 AM

By the same three people ::) :P

Speak up then! Join the conversation!!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:08:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:07:29 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

Not for long, if I have anything to do with it!!  ;D

You wouldn't dare!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:08:45 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:08:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:07:29 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

Not for long, if I have anything to do with it!!  ;D

You wouldn't dare!!! ;D

I would dare!!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:09:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:08:45 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:08:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:07:29 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

Not for long, if I have anything to do with it!!  ;D

You wouldn't dare!!! ;D

I would dare!!  ;D

Oh you nasty little-  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:09:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

We'll see about that.... :P

Now that we've got a real domain for this site and the message board issue settled, I think this site will grow quickly in the coming months. ;D BTW Gary, I noticed your Proboard forum is still open. You might want to turn it offline and give a link to this one so that older members from that forum will perhaps join here. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:11:42 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:09:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

We'll see about that.... :P

Now that we've got a real domain for this site and the message board issue settled, I think this site will grow quickly in the coming months. ;D BTW Gary, I noticed your Proboard forum is still open. You might want to turn it offline and give a link to this one so that older members from that forum will perhaps join here. :)

Good idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:14:55 AM

I heard Song For Jane by Steve Glotzer on TV yesterdayit was dthe smae instrumsntl versions TWC useds

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 12:16:56 AM

Gary, are you going to just shut the old domain (and forum) completely, or what?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:18:23 AM

Yes, that's the plan.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2007, 12:19:24 AM

Hmm, for some reason, I just got logged out of the forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:20:35 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 26, 2007, 12:19:24 AM

Hmm, for some reason, I just got logged out of the forum.

Then log back in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:20:47 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 26, 2007, 12:19:24 AM

Hmm, for some reason, I just got logged out of the forum.

When you log in, if you want to stay logged in, click the stay logged in forever box. If you don't, then (by default) you'll stay logged in for only an hour.

Gil, don't be a smart@$$. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:20:55 AM

Weird.

Anyway, I just looked into turning off the old site, and I've already done as much as I can do. Its now up to Kyle to bring the old site and forum completley down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 12:26:16 AM

Did you add twctodayforums.com to the search engines yet, Gary?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:27:47 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 12:26:16 AM

Did you add twctodayforums.com to the search engines yet, Gary?

Yup, submitted it earleir today. Sometime within the next month or so they should start crawling the site and forum.

You know, its too bad SMF doesn't seem to have a feature where the bots show up on the user list. That was a pretty convienent feature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:30:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:27:47 AM

Yup, submitted it earleir today. Sometime within the next month or so they should start crawling the site and forum.

You know, its too bad SMF doesn't seem to have a feature where the bots show up on the user list. That was a pretty convienent feature.

You can always look up the IP of a guest. It'll tell you if it's a bot or not. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:31:46 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:30:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:27:47 AM

Yup, submitted it earleir today. Sometime within the next month or so they should start crawling the site and forum.

You know, its too bad SMF doesn't seem to have a feature where the bots show up on the user list. That was a pretty convienent feature.

You can always look up the IP of a guest. It'll tell you if it's a bot or not. :)

Yeah I know. But its not as easy as looking at the suers list and saying "Hey, there's the Google Bot!!!".  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:41:39 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:41:05 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:31:46 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:30:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:27:47 AM

Yup, submitted it earleir today. Sometime within the next month or so they should start crawling the site and forum.

You know, its too bad SMF doesn't seem to have a feature where the bots show up on the user list. That was a pretty convienent feature.

You can always look up the IP of a guest. It'll tell you if it's a bot or not. :)

Yeah I know. But its not as easy as looking at the suers list and saying "Hey, there's the Google Bot!!!".  ;D

ROFLMGDAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a feeling you'd find that funny.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:42:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:31:46 AM

Yeah I know. But its not as easy as looking at the suers list and saying "Hey, there's the Google Bot!!!".  ;D

You mean you want Google to sue us? :o LOL J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:44:01 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:42:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:31:46 AM

Yeah I know. But its not as easy as looking at the suers list and saying "Hey, there's the Google Bot!!!".  ;D

You mean you want Google to sue us? :o LOL J/K :P

D'oh!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:45:06 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:44:01 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:42:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:31:46 AM

Yeah I know. But its not as easy as looking at the suers list and saying "Hey, there's the Google Bot!!!".  ;D

You mean you want Google to sue us? :o LOL J/K :P

D'oh!  ;D

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/1/19/250px-D_oh.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:52:25 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Can't say I'm surprised.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:53:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:52:25 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Can't say I'm surprised.  ;D

It was all because I forgot her name :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:53:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:52:25 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Can't say I'm surprised.  ;D

It was all because I forgot her name :(

Well at least it wasn't because of "something I said?"!! ;D

ROFL. I couldn't help it. I had to make a crack about that.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:55:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:53:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:52:25 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Can't say I'm surprised.  ;D

It was all because I forgot her name :(

Well at least it wasn't because of "something I said?"!! ;D

ROFL. I couldn't help it. I had to make a crack about that.  ;D ;D

Im sure thats how yours all ended. ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:56:51 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:55:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:53:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:52:25 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Can't say I'm surprised.  ;D

It was all because I forgot her name :(

Well at least it wasn't because of "something I said?"!! ;D

ROFL. I couldn't help it. I had to make a crack about that.  ;D ;D

Im sure thats how yours all ended. ;D

Well, one ended that way.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:57:42 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:56:51 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:55:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:54:12 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:53:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:52:25 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:51:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:48:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:44:28 AM

I looked at my self in the mirror and said "Whoa im sexy!" No wonder chicks love me!

Riiiiigggghtt.  ;D

Hey at least I had a girlfriend. We broke up less htan a month ago :(

Can't say I'm surprised.  ;D

It was all because I forgot her name :(

Well at least it wasn't because of "something I said?"!! ;D

ROFL. I couldn't help it. I had to make a crack about that.  ;D ;D

Im sure thats how yours all ended. ;D

Well, one ended that way.  ;D

1? or do you mean 100? ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:57:51 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:54:12 AM

ROFL. I couldn't help it. I had to make a crack about that.  ;D ;D

(http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rofl.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 01:03:02 AM

I noticed when I log in, close the browser window, and go back to twctoday forums, I have to log in each time, even though "Forever" was checked.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 01:05:41 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 01:03:02 AM

I noticed when I log in, close the browser window, and go back to twctoday forums, I have to log in each time, even though "Forever" was checked.  >:(

Hmm, try clearing your cookies?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 01:07:34 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 01:03:02 AM

I noticed when I log in, close the browser window, and go back to twctoday forums, I have to log in each time, even though "Forever" was checked.  >:(

Hmmm...I'm still learning SMF so I don't know why that is...or much of anything else about this place for that matter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 10:34:54 AM

Dangit, it's a Firefox thing, because I stay logged in, in IE  ::)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:49:55 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 10:34:54 AM

Dangit, it's a Firefox thing, because I stay logged in, in IE  ::)

Oh i use to have that issue with FireFox. Can't remember when or how it stopped.
Hi dad :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 12:35:52 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 10:34:54 AM

Dangit, it's a Firefox thing, because I stay logged in, in IE  ::)

I can stay logged in fine in Firefox. :-\ Another thing, when you type in the URL, make sure you type it WITHOUT the www., otherwise you won't be logged in automatically. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:40:15 PM

Yeah there's no www in the URL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 26, 2007, 02:31:04 PM

(knocks on door)

Hello....anybody home?

(and yes...I'm the same tpirfan28 from TWC | Classics).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 02:32:56 PM

Hey there tpirfan!! Glad you've joined us!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 02:43:54 PM

Hi tpirfan! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 03:05:35 PM

Oh!! Kay?

It works without the www, wonder why it has to be like that? ???

Thanks for your help, Steve ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 03:10:25 PM

Hey, is it possible to be taken to the post you made right after you replied to a topic (like TWCC), instead of being taken to the list of topics in the forum?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 03:14:55 PM

I'll have to loook into it Dan.I'm not sure why it does that. Hopefully Stephen can help me out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 03:20:26 PM

I've looked through allthe setting and I can't find anything that would change where your redirected to after you post. Maybe Stephen can look into it when he comes on. He's morefamiliar with SMF than I am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 03:40:02 PM

Stephen, can this be changed?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 03:45:36 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 03:05:35 PM

Oh!! Kay?

It works without the www, wonder why it has to be like that? ???

Thanks for your help, Steve ;)

No problem.

Quote

Stephen, can this be changed?

I'm not sure. I'll look. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 03:49:13 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 03:45:36 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 03:05:35 PM

Oh!! Kay?

It works without the www, wonder why it has to be like that? ???

Thanks for your help, Steve ;)

No problem.

Quote

Stephen, can this be changed?

I'm not sure. I'll look. :)

Thanks!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 03:50:31 PM

I looked, and unfortunately, I don't think it can be done. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 04:00:56 PM

Yes it is!!! When your posting, Click Additional Options at the bottom and check "Return to this topic"

I think its only a one -tiem thinesg ythough

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 04:01:19 PM

Yeah I didn't think so.But I figured I'd have you look too just to make sure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 04:00:56 PM

Yes it is!!! When your posting, Click Additional Options at the bottom and check "Return to this topic"

I think its only a one -tiem thinesg ythough

I wish I knew what a "tiem thinesg" is.  Looks Japanese.

:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 05:10:31 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 04:00:56 PM

Yes it is!!! When your posting, Click Additional Options at the bottom and check "Return to this topic"

I think its only a one -tiem thinesg ythough

I wish I knew what a "tiem thinesg" is.  Looks Japanese.
 >:(

:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 05:40:03 PM

ROFL.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 05:50:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 05:41:48 PM

:-\ :'( :-[

?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 05:52:35 PM

I saw Googlebot on the board! ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:12:38 PM

Very cool!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:41:22 PM

Hey guys, I just registered for the third time at TWC Today, LOL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:43:33 PM

Welcome (again) Jason!! Not to worry, this will be the last time you have to register.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Okay. Will the board always look like this? Because although I didn't like the URL of the first TWC Today board, I really liked IPB 2.2.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:54:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 06:50:26 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Okay. Will the board always look like this? Because although I didn't like the URL of the first TWC Today board, I really liked IPB 2.2.

Yes, and too bad.

Gil, your not the admin here. Don't talk to my members that way.

Unfortunately Jason, it will look like this. Frankly, I don't think its that bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:57:59 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 06:54:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:54:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 06:50:26 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Okay. Will the board always look like this? Because although I didn't like the URL of the first TWC Today board, I really liked IPB 2.2.

Yes, and too bad.

Gil, your not the admin here. Don't talk to my members that way.

Unfortunately Jason, it will look like this. Frankly, I don't think its that bad.

Yes mam!

It's sir. Get it right or pay the price!!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 06:59:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:57:59 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 06:54:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:54:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 06:50:26 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Okay. Will the board always look like this? Because although I didn't like the URL of the first TWC Today board, I really liked IPB 2.2.

Yes, and too bad.

Gil, your not the admin here. Don't talk to my members that way.

Unfortunately Jason, it will look like this. Frankly, I don't think its that bad.

Yes mam!

It's sir. Get it right or pay the price!!  ;D

I beg to differ ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:59:52 PM

I could give you a concussion with my manhood.  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 07:00:40 PM

LOL guys. Actually, that particular time I didn't see anything wrong with Gil's post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:00:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:59:52 PM

I could give you a concussion with my manhood.  ;D ;D ;D

You mean whacking me with your purse, your magesty? ;D

LMGDAO

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 07:01:59 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Okay. Will the board always look like this? Because although I didn't like the URL of the first TWC Today board, I really liked IPB 2.2.

We'll be sticking with SMF. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:02:46 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 07:00:40 PM

LOL guys. Actually, that particular time I didn't see anything wrong with Gil's post.

Did I say there was anything wrong with that post?  :rolleyes:

No Gil I mean with my p...well, you know.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:03:08 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 07:01:59 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 06:46:20 PM

Okay. Will the board always look like this? Because although I didn't like the URL of the first TWC Today board, I really liked IPB 2.2.

We'll be sticking with SMF. :)

SMF isn't as bad as i thought it was. I remember it being bad from a long time ago. Its not good, but its not bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 07:03:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:59:52 PM

I could give you a concussion with my manhood.  ;D ;D ;D

LOL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 07:03:40 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:00:53 PM

You mean whacking me with your purse, your magesty? ;D

LMGDAO

ROFL!!! :D :D :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:03:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:02:46 PM

No Gil I mean with my p...well, you know.  ;D

LMGDAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 07:04:39 PM

The first thread on the current TWC Today to get 100 replies!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:05:56 PM

Very cool.

BTW, you were actually keeping track?  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:06:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:05:56 PM

Very cool.

BTW, you were actually keeping track?  :o

Appearantly he's big on statistics..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2007, 07:08:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:05:56 PM

Very cool.

BTW, you were actually keeping track?  :o

Yes I was. It was only 7 pages 20 minutes ago when I registered, but not far from 8. Also, we are quite active over the last 10 minutes, with you, me, Stephen, and Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:08:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:06:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 07:05:56 PM

Very cool.

BTW, you were actually keeping track?  :o

Appearantly he's big on statistics..

Apparently.... :-X

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:19:00 PM

Me hungry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 08:13:44 PM

I like pencils. I chew on pencils. Its an habbit and addiction, like cigarretttes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 08:21:44 PM

I've known people who do that. I've seen them gnaw pencils down to just about nothing.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 08:26:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 08:21:44 PM

I've known people who do that. I've seen them gnaw pencils down to just about nothing.  ;D

That would be me. My cat gnaws on corners of things. I have to pick her up to get her to stop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 09:52:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:00:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:59:52 PM

I could give you a concussion with my manhood.  ;D ;D ;D

You mean whacking me with your purse, your magesty? ;D

LMGDAO

*Gets out the Sopranos Handbook of Whackings*

Umm, I think a good curb-stomping will do the trick  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 09:55:18 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2007, 09:52:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 07:00:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 06:59:52 PM

I could give you a concussion with my manhood.  ;D ;D ;D

You mean whacking me with your purse, your magesty? ;D

LMGDAO

*Gets out the Sopranos Handbook of Whackings*

Umm, I think a good curb-stomping will do the trick  :D

LOL.  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2007, 10:10:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:06:56 PM

I got killed today.

So I'm really talking to the Ghost of Gil right now? :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2007, 10:21:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:06:56 PM

I got killed today.

Good riddance!

J/K :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 10:27:20 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 10:21:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:06:56 PM

I got killed today.

Good riddance!

J/K :P :D

So long!!  ;D

Just kidding Gil.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:32:54 PM

I feel like eating pancakes :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 10:33:26 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:32:54 PM

I feel like *boinked* :(

Gil, no cursing please.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 12:19:52 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 10:33:26 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 10:32:54 PM

I feel like *boinked* :(

Gil, no cursing please.  8)

I thought i replied to this.. Im sorry, I wont curse anymore. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:24:49 AM

Thank you.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 12:28:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:24:49 AM

Thank you.  8)

No problem :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 12:33:24 AM

Going to bed early tonight ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:42:53 AM

Yeah I think I'm going to go to bed VERY soon myself. I'm tired of going to bed this late at night.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:44:51 AM

I normally go to sleep between 2 AM and 3 AM during the summer. Lately, I've been running every night at about 1 AM down on the treadmill, so I need to run off (no pun intended) and do that...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:45:35 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:44:51 AM

I normally go to sleep between 2 AM and 3 AM during the summer. Lately, I've been running every night at about 1 AM down on the treadmill, so I need to run off (no pun intended) and do that...

Wow, I couldn't do that this late at night.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:47:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:45:35 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:44:51 AM

I normally go to sleep between 2 AM and 3 AM during the summer. Lately, I've been running every night at about 1 AM down on the treadmill, so I need to run off (no pun intended) and do that...

Wow, I couldn't do that this late at night.  :o

For some reason, I feel more energetic at night; I've tried running in the morning, but I just felt really tired. Not sure why.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:49:18 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:47:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:45:35 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:44:51 AM

I normally go to sleep between 2 AM and 3 AM during the summer. Lately, I've been running every night at about 1 AM down on the treadmill, so I need to run off (no pun intended) and do that...

Wow, I couldn't do that this late at night.  :o

For some reason, I feel more energetic at night; I've tried running in the morning, but I just felt really tired. Not sure why.

Well, whatever flaots your boat I guess.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 27, 2007, 01:01:26 AM

Unless you're too tired to steer it :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:05:22 AM

LOL.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 08:08:21 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:47:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:45:35 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 12:44:51 AM

I normally go to sleep between 2 AM and 3 AM during the summer. Lately, I've been running every night at about 1 AM down on the treadmill, so I need to run off (no pun intended) and do that...

Wow, I couldn't do that this late at night.  :o

For some reason, I feel more energetic at night; I've tried running in the morning, but I just felt really tired. Not sure why.

I feel energetic ALL the time!  ;D

I got the worst sleep last night. I feel like *crap*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:26:23 PM

LOL. I see Felipe (or some other Chilean) is here. One of the guests I.P.'s originates from Chile.  ;D

BTW, the other guest happens to be a Google Bot. Yay!!  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 12:38:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:26:23 PM

LOL. I see Felipe (or some other Chilean) is here. One of the guests I.P.'s originates from Chile.  ;D

BTW, the other guest happens to be a Google Bot. Yay!!  ;D

LOL. Theres no getting rid of that little creep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:54:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 12:38:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 12:26:23 PM

LOL. I see Felipe (or some other Chilean) is here. One of the guests I.P.'s originates from Chile.  ;D

BTW, the other guest happens to be a Google Bot. Yay!!  ;D

LOL. Theres no getting rid of that little creep.

Nope, unfortunately there isn't.

BTW, I see Michelle is here (again!)! Welcome!!! Or should I say Welcome back!!  ;D ;D ;D

I also noticed that Carlos is here! Welcome!! Glad you've joined us!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 01:04:57 PM

Hello Michelle and Carlos. :)

I have to go to the dentist later today...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:45:53 PM

I hate going to the dentist.  :o

Wow, I just noticed that we once again hve over 500 posts!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:49:36 PM

I love going to the dentist. the flouride tastes so yummy  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:51:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:49:36 PM

I love going to the dentist. the flouride tastes so yummy  ;D

I hate the flouride. You can't eat or drink for like an hour when they use that crap.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:52:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:51:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:49:36 PM

I love going to the dentist. the flouride tastes so yummy  ;D

I hate the flouride. You can't eat or drink for like an hour when they use that crap.  :-\

Yeah you can. I do it all the time. They say you can too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:54:09 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:52:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:51:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:49:36 PM

I love going to the dentist. the flouride tastes so yummy  ;D

I hate the flouride. You can't eat or drink for like an hour when they use that crap.  :-\

Yeah you can. I do it all the time. They say you can too.

That's BS> Every time me or my brother ever had a flouride treatmnt they toldusnot to eat or drink for an hour. My brother didn't listen once and he puked as a result of eating too soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:54:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:54:09 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:52:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 01:51:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 01:49:36 PM

I love going to the dentist. the flouride tastes so yummy  ;D

I hate the flouride. You can't eat or drink for like an hour when they use that crap.  :-\

Yeah you can. I do it all the time. They say you can too.

That's BS> Every time me or my brother ever had a flouride treatmnt they toldusnot to eat or drink for an hour. My brother didn't listen once and he puked as a result of eating too soon.

I've always been able to. Maybe i didn't eat "early enough" but I was able to eat pretty soon after.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 03:21:02 PM

The dentist appointment sucked this time. They really scraped around, and made my gums bleed. My mouth hurts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 04:31:55 PM

I see Matt deleted your new thread at TWCC, Gary. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 04:32:54 PM

Yeah and he suspended me, the damn moron.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on June 27, 2007, 04:39:18 PM

Aargh, I see I left my car window open during the storms.  Now there's a pool of water in my car.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 04:40:20 PM

Quote from: ericster88 on June 27, 2007, 04:39:18 PM

Aargh, I see I left my car window open during the storms.  Now there's a pool of water in my car.  >:(

Ugh, I hate when that happens.   :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 04:41:02 PM

That happened to my brother.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 04:53:21 PM

Quote from: ericster88 on June 27, 2007, 04:39:18 PM

Aargh, I see I left my car window open during the storms.  Now there's a pool of water in my car.  >:(

That's why I never leave my windows open. Even if I know I'm going to be away for 5 minutes, I roll up the windows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 05:07:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 04:32:54 PM

Yeah and he suspended me, the damn moron.  >:(

How long did you get suspended for?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 05:14:38 PM

Til Friday at 4:26PM.

So is anyone over there saying anything about me yet? I'm sure Matt has to be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 05:16:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 05:14:38 PM

So is anyone over there saying anything about me yet? I'm sure Matt has to be.

Nope. I don't think any of them over there (besides Matt and Tyler) know you're suspended.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 05:21:40 PM

Wow, you'd think they'd know something the second my name disappeared from the online list.  ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 05:44:29 PM

I could really go for a Fried Chicken Salad from Steak N Shake ;D

*drool*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 07:31:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 05:44:29 PM

I could really go for a Fried Chicken Salad from Steak N Shake ;D

*drool*

Done ;D


Theres this new weather guy at Fox News Chicago. I think he has issues. he acts weird and always has bags under his eyes  ;D :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 07:37:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 07:31:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 05:44:29 PM

I could really go for a Fried Chicken Salad from Steak N Shake ;D

*drool*

Done ;D


Theres this new weather guy at Fox News Chicago. I think he has issues. he acts weird and always has bags under his eyes  ;D :)

Probably from lack of sleep. ;D

What's his name?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 07:38:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 07:37:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 07:31:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 05:44:29 PM

I could really go for a Fried Chicken Salad from Steak N Shake ;D

*drool*

Done ;D


Theres this new weather guy at Fox News Chicago. I think he has issues. he acts weird and always has bags under his eyes  ;D :)

Probably from lack of sleep. ;D

What's his name?

its Steve something. I don't remember his last name. He looks pretty young. He seems smart too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: stormymikala on June 27, 2007, 08:11:54 PM

San Diego has a wacky sports anchor.He says sarcastic sounding comments.I think he's funny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:04:23 PM

Welcome to our newest member, pharmd3535!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:16:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:04:23 PM

Welcome to our newest member, pharmd3535!!  8)

Phramd? sounds like those board spammer things.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:18:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:16:40 PM

Phramd? sounds like those board spammer things.

It's not a spammer, Gil. ;)

Welcome, pharmd3535! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:19:55 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 27, 2007, 09:18:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:16:40 PM

Phramd? sounds like those board spammer things.

It's not a spammer, Gil. ;)

Welcome, pharmd3535! 8)

NEVer once did i say it was. i said iyt soundec l.ike

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:21:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:19:55 PM

NEVer once did i say it was. i said iyt soundec l.ike

The way you had said it made it seem like you thought it was a spammer (to me).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:34:13 PM

I can see where Stephen might've gotten that idea Gil. But regardlesss, he made a post (an on-topic one at that) in theLocal Forecast board, so I know for sure that he isn't a spammer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:34:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 07:38:59 PM

its Steve something. I don't remember his last name. He looks pretty young. He seems smart too.

Hey, he stole my name! >:(


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:35:59 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 27, 2007, 09:34:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 07:38:59 PM

its Steve something. I don't remember his last name. He looks pretty young. He seems smart too.

Hey, he stole my name! >:(


:P

LOL!!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:36:22 PM

No, your name is Stephen with a P. his name is Steve with a V.


Holy crap that rhymes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:37:03 PM

And what do you think Stephen shortens to?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:38:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:37:03 PM

And what do you think Stephen shortens to?

Stephen sorts so Steph..which is also an abbreiviation fro Stephanie.

Steven shorts to Steve.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:38:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:38:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:37:03 PM

And what do you think Stephen shortens to?

Stephen sorts so Steph..which is also an abbreiviation fro Stephanie.

Steven shorts to Steve.

No it doesn't Gil. You know better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:39:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:38:13 PM

Stephen sorts so Steph..which is also an abbreiviation fro Stephanie.

Steven shorts to Steve.

No, Stephen and Steven both shorten to Steve. And I can't say I've heard many people called "Steph".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:41:18 PM

But thats impossible!! Stephen doesnt even have a V in it. :(

BTW: these board smileys suck. they should use the IPB ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:42:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:41:18 PM

But thats impossible!! Stephen doesnt even have a V in it. :(

BTW: these board smileys suck. they should use the IPB ones.

Well, it is the abbreviation for Stephen, Gil. ;)

BTW: I do plan on switching the SMF smilies for the IPB ones (if Gary lets me). :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:43:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 09:41:18 PM

But thats impossible!! Stephen doesnt even have a V in it. :(

BTW: these board smileys suck. they should use the IPB ones.

I'm not too crazy over the board smileys either, but unfortunately I don't think I can do anything about it.

Speaking of the ssmiley, I could've sworn I seen someone use the IPB rofl smiley here yesterday. How'd they do that?

Stephen, your more than welcome to change the smileys.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:43:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:43:11 PM

I'm not too crazy over the board smileys either, but unfortunately I don't think I can do anything about it.

Speaking of the ssmiley, I could've sworn I seen someone use the IPB rofl smiley here yesterday. How'd they do that?

Stephen, your more than welcome to change the smileys.  8)

I linked it as a regular image from TWCC. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 09:54:39 PM

What is the "Unknown Action" I see on the Online List, Stephen? Super-secret admin stuff? :P

(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3263/unknownactionwy4.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:57:20 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 27, 2007, 09:43:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 09:43:11 PM

I'm not too crazy over the board smileys either, but unfortunately I don't think I can do anything about it.

Speaking of the ssmiley, I could've sworn I seen someone use the IPB rofl smiley here yesterday. How'd they do that?

Stephen, your more than welcome to change the smileys.  8)

I linked it as a regular image from TWCC. :)

I see. That makes sense.  ;D

I also see that Gil has been edited again. No surprise there.  ;D

Like I said Stephen, your more than welcome to change those smileys anyimte you want to.

Billy, that's classified information. It's for us admins to know only.  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 09:58:15 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 09:54:39 PM

What is the "Unknown Action" I see on the Online List, Stephen? Super-secret admin stuff? :P

([url]http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3263/unknownactionwy4.png[/url])

Yes, basically... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:04:13 PM

Gary, you have a PM. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:21:52 PM

Welcome to the board, wxmediafan! ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:25:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 10:24:58 PM

Wher've you been? hes been here since the begining of this SMF forum.

He was on this board before we had to reinstall, but never since then until tonight. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 27, 2007, 10:27:02 PM

Thank you Stephen.  But please, call me Kyle.  Thanks ;)

Haha..

I basically skipped over this whole front porch, because there are so many posts  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:27:59 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 27, 2007, 10:27:02 PM

Thank you Stephen.  But please, call me Kyle.  Thanks ;)

OH!!! So that's who you are! I didn't recognize the screen name. Trying to hide from us, eh? ;)

LOL J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 10:28:26 PM

I know Kyle. I think. Theres so many Kyles these days, its hard to keep track.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 27, 2007, 10:31:26 PM

Well, I was thinking about doing that.. but then I figure, no, why be dumb like that, you know?  ???

I think I may have another screen name on here..if I do..please delete the others.  I am not for sure if they were transfered or whatever.

Yea, Kyle is quite a common name.. I guess only the cool ones get named that  8)  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 10:32:31 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 27, 2007, 10:31:26 PM

Well, I was thinking about doing that.. but then I figure, no, why be dumb like that, you know?  ???

I think I may have another screen name on here..if I do..please delete the others.  I am not for sure if they were transfered or whatever.

Yea, Kyle is quite a common name.. I guess only the cool ones get named that  8)  :P

No, only the cool kids are named Gil, cause its an unusual name, and there arents that many cool people out there ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:33:44 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 27, 2007, 10:31:26 PM

I think I may have another screen name on here..if I do..please delete the others.  I am not for sure if they were transfered or whatever.

Nothing was transfered from the previous board.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 10:34:05 PM

Heh, its the weather guy again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 10:43:02 PM

Welcome aboard Kyle! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:45:12 PM

Gary, did you get my PM?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 10:45:50 PM

Yep. I'm working on  uploading them now. I'll let you know when I'm finshed.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 10:45:50 PM

Yep. I'm working on  uploading them now. I'll let you know when I'm finshed.  8)

OK. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 10:46:52 PM

Finished!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 11:36:14 PM

This is the forums 666th post. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 11:38:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2007, 11:36:14 PM

This is the forums 666th post. :o

 >:D >:D >:D

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 27, 2007, 11:39:09 PM

Oooo ;)

Actually, I'm posting this to test out the Quick Edit feature.  I really don't don't care about your post, Billy :P :P Kidding

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:40:07 PM

*gasp* Mommy, im scared!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tech_Guy on June 27, 2007, 11:41:19 PM

Oooooooooooooooooooo.

Get your kicks on Route 666 (http://www.state-ends.com/paends/state/666.html).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:45:09 PM

Hello, I'm a Mac...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 11:47:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:45:09 PM

Hello, I'm a Mac...

And I'm a PC. *walks in with hospital gown on*

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:47:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2007, 11:47:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:45:09 PM

Hello, I'm a Mac...

And I'm a PC. *walks in with hospital gown on*

 :D :D :D

Those PC's. So many health problems. ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 11:49:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:45:09 PM

Hello, I'm a Mac...

And I'm a Mac Genius. :)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:50:01 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 27, 2007, 11:49:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:45:09 PM

Hello, I'm a Mac...

And I'm a Mac Genius. :)

:P

And I am Steve Jobs! ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 11:51:53 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:50:01 PM

And I am Steve Jobs! ;D

You apparently are Steve Jobs AND a Mac, so...

Hello, I'm a Macintosh Plus. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:53:20 PM

Hello, Macintosh Plus. As of 2007, you are beyond obsolete and burried in a landfill :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2007, 11:55:26 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:53:20 PM

Hello, Macintosh Plus. As of 2007, you are beyond obsolete and burried in a landfill :D

NOOOOOOO!!!!! I refuse to suffer in a nasty landfill! I have 1mb of RAM! Isn't that AMAZING?!?! :D


:lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:16:10 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 27, 2007, 11:55:26 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 27, 2007, 11:53:20 PM

Hello, Macintosh Plus. As of 2007, you are beyond obsolete and burried in a landfill :D

NOOOOOOO!!!!! I refuse to suffer in a nasty landfill! I have 1mb of RAM! Isn't that AMAZING?!?! :D


:lol:

Yes, its certainly uhhh...breathtaking.. *throws Mac Plus into trash* :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 12:21:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:16:10 AM

Yes, its certainly uhhh...breathtaking.. *throws Mac Plus into trash* :D

*throws trash can at Gil... err. I mean Steve Jobs* :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:26:59 AM

LOL. You guys are hilarious.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:27:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:26:59 AM

LOL. You guys are hilarious.  :lol:

Well, I cant take ALL the credit....Hell, yes I can!!! YAY!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:28:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:27:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:26:59 AM

LOL. You guys are hilarious.  :lol:

Well, I cant take ALL the credit....Hell, yes I can!!! YAY!!!!!!!

Too bad. I'm not giving it all to you. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:29:10 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:28:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:27:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:26:59 AM

LOL. You guys are hilarious.  :lol:

Well, I cant take ALL the credit....Hell, yes I can!!! YAY!!!!!!!

Too bad. I'm not giving it all to you. :P

*cries like a 5 year old girl* But mommmmm...................

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:29:53 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:29:10 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:28:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:27:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:26:59 AM

LOL. You guys are hilarious.  :lol:

Well, I cant take ALL the credit....Hell, yes I can!!! YAY!!!!!!!

Too bad. I'm not giving it all to you. :P

*cries like a 5 year old girl* But mommmmm...................

LOL.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:30:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:29:53 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:29:10 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:28:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:27:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:26:59 AM

LOL. You guys are hilarious.  :lol:

Well, I cant take ALL the credit....Hell, yes I can!!! YAY!!!!!!!

Too bad. I'm not giving it all to you. :P

*cries like a 5 year old girl* But mommmmm...................

LOL.  :D

Glad I can make you laugh :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:33:35 AM

Good night.  8)

And remember, watch the caps.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 01:36:54 AM

Wow, there are 52 guests on this board right now! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 28, 2007, 01:39:10 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 28, 2007, 01:36:54 AM

Wow, there are 52 guests on this board right now! :o

Now there's 90. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 09:33:36 AM

Wow, that's alot of guests. Must be spiders or something. Can't imagine there were 90 human guests at1:30 in the morning.  :D

Edit: There mus have been more than that at some point as it says in the info box that the most ever onlline is 246. Yikes!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 11:45:22 AM

I like cereal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 11:48:18 AM

Me too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 11:55:05 AM

More importantly, I like food. I live to eat :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 12:27:30 PM

Hmm, I wonder what happened to TWC Classics. :unsure: :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:38:09 PM

I don't know. That's very peculiar, to say the least... :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 12:48:15 PM

Welcome to the forums, Al! :) 8) :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 12:50:06 PM

Welcome Al! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 12:51:33 PM

Hi Al :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: AlL2009 on June 28, 2007, 12:54:02 PM

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 10:43:03 PM

Welcome, Tyler and Mike (again). :) :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2007, 10:43:41 PM

Hi everyone. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on June 28, 2007, 10:43:41 PM

Hi everyone. :)

Good morning :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 10:45:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Good morning :)

It isn't morning, Gil. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:47:00 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 28, 2007, 10:45:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Good morning :)

It isn't morning, Gil. :P

In Gilville it is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2007, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Good morning :)

Wait, what time is it???  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:54:02 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on June 28, 2007, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Good morning :)

Wait, what time is it???  :huh:

In Gilville, its 6:21 AM. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 10:58:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:54:02 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on June 28, 2007, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Good morning :)

Wait, what time is it???  :huh:

In Gilville, its 6:21 AM. :)

Well we aren't in Gilville.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:59:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 10:58:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:54:02 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on June 28, 2007, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Good morning :)

Wait, what time is it???  :huh:

In Gilville, its 6:21 AM. :)

Well we aren't in Gilville.  :D :P

I am :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2007, 11:30:07 PM

:yawn: I'm going to bed. Good night everyone. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 28, 2007, 11:31:55 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 28, 2007, 11:30:07 PM

:yawn: I'm going to bed. Good night everyone. :)

Good night mom. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2007, 11:32:37 PM

Good night Stephen.  8)

I'm going to bed very soon too. Not feeling well today. Need a little more sleep than I've been getting the last few nights.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 29, 2007, 12:27:09 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 28, 2007, 11:30:07 PM

:yawn: I'm going to bed. Good night everyone. :)

Ah forget it, I can't fall asleep <_< I feel tired, but I just can't seem to fall asleep. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2007, 07:39:21 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 29, 2007, 12:27:09 AM

Ah forget it, I can't fall asleep <_< I feel tired, but I just can't seem to fall asleep. :no:

Yeah, I hate that. It happens to me a lot.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 10:10:21 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 29, 2007, 12:27:09 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 28, 2007, 11:30:07 PM

:yawn: I'm going to bed. Good night everyone. :)

Ah forget it, I can't fall asleep <_< I feel tired, but I just can't seem to fall asleep. :no:

I get that a lot. If i just lay there, with my eyes closed, it happens sooner. But still very annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 29, 2007, 10:11:46 AM

Hey guys. Yesterday, I saw 2 forums just either get spammed or hacked. TWC Classics and an advertising forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 10:19:15 AM

Its so stupid that people hack things like forums. they need to get a life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 29, 2007, 10:23:16 AM

I know. The other forum these 3 people posted images all over that forum and also posted useless spam like don't advertise here. What's worse, there was no admin on to stop it, and it continued for 2 hours yesterday evening until an admin got on. They are back offline now, because I think there was more spamming.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 10:58:00 AM

Yeah peole certainly do need to get a life. I don't get whypeople set out to destroy other people's forums. I can't imagine what they possibly get from it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 29, 2007, 12:51:26 PM

I was up until 4:00 AM this morning, and I slept in until noon. :o

I really need to fix my sleep cycle.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 01:04:57 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 29, 2007, 12:51:26 PM

I was up until 4:00 AM this morning, and I slept in until noon. :o

I really need to fix my sleep cycle.

Same here. I've really screwed up my sleep cycle this past week. Before this past week my schedule was fairly constant-go to bed about 11:30-12:00, wake up about 7:30. BUt this week I've been going to bed anywhere between 12-2 and waking up anwhere between 9 and noon.  I'm at the point now where I lie in bed for an hour not being able to go to sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 01:47:31 PM

I have a crappy sleep cycle too. I go to bed at 1, and wake up at 9. its like "What the hell!"

I hate sleeping in. To me, its like wasting your life away.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 01:55:21 PM

I hate sleeping in too, but I also like getting a full 8 hours of sleep so ifit means sleeping an extra hour or two, then I'm all for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 01:57:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 01:55:21 PM

I hate sleeping in too, but I also like getting a full 8 hours of sleep so ifit means sleeping an extra hour or two, then I'm all for it.

Yeah, thats one thing that keeps me up at night. Do I want to get up early? or do I want to get a full nights sleep?

Usually its the first one, since im just a big bundle of energy regardless :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:02:59 PM

LOL. Yeah, you don't need a full nights sleep. You could do just fine on 4 or 5 hours.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:02:59 PM

LOL. Yeah, you don't need a full nights sleep. You could do just fine on 4 or 5 hours.  :D

Yup. Back in 2004, I went to my grandmother's house, which is about a 3 hour plane trip from here. I had only slept
a few hours the night before, long plane ride, and i was all happy and energetic. :D

Its like my internal power-plant is on overdrive!!

HEheheheeheh :D Like irght now! Im so freaking hyper!!!


My cat went crazy this morning. She ran into my room, flipped over a box, ran under my beds, poked around under therre, ran out,
crashed into the door, then ran downstairs. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 29, 2007, 02:05:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:02:59 PM

LOL. Yeah, you don't need a full nights sleep. You could do just fine on 4 or 5 hours.  :D

True. I did it when I was in school. I'd end up going to sleep at around 1:00 or 1:30 AM and wake up at 6:30 or 7:00 AM and I got by fine. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:07:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:02:59 PM

LOL. Yeah, you don't need a full nights sleep. You could do just fine on 4 or 5 hours.  :D

Yup. Back in 2004, I went to my grandmother's house, which is about a 3 hour plane trip from here. I had only slept
a few hours the night before, long plane ride, and i was all happy and energetic. :D

Its like my internal power-plant is on overdrive!!

HEheheheeheh :D Like irght now! Im so freaking hyper!!!


My cat went crazy this morning. She ran into my room, flipped over a box, ran under my beds, poked around under therre, ran out,
crashed into the door, then ran downstairs. :D

Sounds like the cat's pretty hyper too.  :blink: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 02:09:36 PM

Yes, she used to take Ritalin for Cats. :D

Seriously, shes usually a really calm cat. she has many moods. she gets mood swings like my mom :D
One minute, she'll want me to pet her, then the next she'll bite my hand off. Shes a cute cat, though.
and she wont die...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 29, 2007, 02:25:59 PM

Usually during the summer months, my sleep cycle gets messed up.  But, since I now have a summer job, My sleep cycle is the same as it was school..so..it's not that bad.

I too, have nights where I feel tired, but just cant get to sleep.  USually it is because i have something in my mind that i cant get out (usually bad :(..sometimes good though :) )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2007, 04:28:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 10:19:15 AM

Its so stupid that people hack things like forums. they need to get a life.

Yes, they definately do need a life.

Maybe the hacker was you know who. He got so angry for being banned that he decided to hack the forum. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 04:39:39 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on June 29, 2007, 04:28:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 10:19:15 AM

Its so stupid that people hack things like forums. they need to get a life.

Yes, they definately do need a life.

Maybe the hacker was you know who. He got so angry for being banned that he decided to hack the forum. :o

Judging by Matt's post about it I would say that he definitley does suspect that it could've been him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 29, 2007, 05:00:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:02:59 PM

LOL. Yeah, you don't need a full nights sleep. You could do just fine on 4 or 5 hours.  :D

Yup. Back in 2004, I went to my grandmother's house, which is about a 3 hour plane trip from here. I had only slept
a few hours the night before, long plane ride, and i was all happy and energetic. :D

Its like my internal power-plant is on overdrive!!

HEheheheeheh :D Like irght now! Im so freaking hyper!!!


My cat went crazy this morning. She ran into my room, flipped over a box, ran under my beds, poked around under therre, ran out,
crashed into the door, then ran downstairs. :D

You talking about Peaches? :D

I like sleeping in myself (although I can't always do that for places that require me to get up at a certain time)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 05:23:56 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 29, 2007, 05:00:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 29, 2007, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2007, 02:02:59 PM

LOL. Yeah, you don't need a full nights sleep. You could do just fine on 4 or 5 hours.  :D

Yup. Back in 2004, I went to my grandmother's house, which is about a 3 hour plane trip from here. I had only slept
a few hours the night before, long plane ride, and i was all happy and energetic. :D

Its like my internal power-plant is on overdrive!!

HEheheheeheh :D Like irght now! Im so freaking hyper!!!


My cat went crazy this morning. She ran into my room, flipped over a box, ran under my beds, poked around under therre, ran out,
crashed into the door, then ran downstairs. :D

You talking about Peaches? :D

No, i'm talking about Raspberries. :D
Of course im talkin' 'bout Peaches :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 29, 2007, 09:49:12 PM

I usually get about 7-9 hours of sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 12:20:49 AM

Today I lost my button to my shorts..idk how.

i also watched this movie..Final Destination II..havnt seen the 1st one..lol oh well

Im sweating

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 30, 2007, 12:48:57 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 12:32:26 AM

i FEEL STUPID :)

Gil, is your caps lock key broken? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 09:31:54 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 29, 2007, 12:27:09 AM

Ah forget it, I can't fall asleep <_< I feel tired, but I just can't seem to fall asleep. :no:

I actually slept pretty well last night. 8) :D However, my cat decided to knock on my door at 4 am (which woke me up). <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2007, 10:27:55 AM

I slept good last night too since temperatures went down to a comfortable 60 degrees. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 10:38:44 AM

*falls asleep on desk* Ugh...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 10:47:16 AM

Finally, my internet came back up. It's been down basically all morning. :censored: >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 10:50:48 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 10:47:16 AM

Finally, my internet came back up. It's been down basically all morning. :censored: >:(

My internet goes down occassionaly. Ususally its my fault htouh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 11:23:44 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:23:15 AM

How old am I?

Young. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:24:37 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 11:23:44 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:23:15 AM

How old am I?

Young. ;)

Well that doesnt help me. I need my real age, so i can put a fake age on a website. HELP!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 11:25:18 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:24:37 AM

Well that doesnt help me. I need my real age, so i can put a fake age on a website. HELP!!!!!!

You know your real age, silly :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:26:05 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 11:25:18 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:24:37 AM

Well that doesnt help me. I need my real age, so i can put a fake age on a website. HELP!!!!!!

You know your real age, silly :P

Maybe $10 would refresh my memory....

(Took that from last night's Simpsons episode. That was a good one :D)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 11:26:49 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:26:05 AM

Maybe $10 would refresh my memory....

(Took that from last night's Simpsons episode. That was a good one :D)

Sorry, I only have $9.99. :( :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:31:43 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 11:26:49 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:26:05 AM

Maybe $10 would refresh my memory....

(Took that from last night's Simpsons episode. That was a good one :D)

Sorry, I only have $9.99. :( :P

Wow, thats hard. *puts SSS in a box then seals it up* :D

Hey speaking of box, I never received my box from HP! THOSE MONSTERS!!!!! I should file a lawsuit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 11:33:18 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:31:43 AM

Wow, thats hard. *puts SSS in a box then seals it up* :D

AHHH!!! I CAN'T BREATHE!!!!!!!! :o :( :shutup:




LOL :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2007, 01:31:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

Use Google. It's your friend. ;)

http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/Apr2003/1049239760.En.r.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:




J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:




J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:10:22 PM

I am killing lots of wood and screws today :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:




J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 02:12:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:14:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:




J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

I know, i enjoy imitating myself. it is fun. I am fun to immitate cause im so funny. With that said,
I'll have tuna salad on rye, with some iced tea! Chop chop!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:59:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:14:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:




J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

I know, i enjoy imitating myself. it is fun. I am fun to immitate cause im so funny. With that said,
I'll have tuna salad on rye, with some iced tea! Chop chop!

I have to give credit where its due, but at the same time be honest. You are sometimes funny. But quite often I just don't find alot of what you do to be funny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 03:27:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:59:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:14:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:




J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

I know, i enjoy imitating myself. it is fun. I am fun to immitate cause im so funny. With that said,
I'll have tuna salad on rye, with some iced tea! Chop chop!

I have to give credit where its due, but at the same time be honest. You are sometimes funny. But quite often I just don't find alot of what you do to be funny.

So...whats your point?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 03:57:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 03:27:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:59:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:14:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:






J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

I know, i enjoy imitating myself. it is fun. I am fun to immitate cause im so funny. With that said,
I'll have tuna salad on rye, with some iced tea! Chop chop!

I have to give credit where its due, but at the same time be honest. You are sometimes funny. But quite often I just don't find alot of what you do to be funny.

So...whats your point?

My point is that where you sometimes think your funny, I don't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 05:36:01 PM

I'm going to Florida next week! well, the end of next week. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 05:34:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 03:57:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 03:27:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:59:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:14:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 02:11:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:44:14 AM

How long can a human live without air?

I agree with Mike. Google it you  :censored: moron! :rolleyes:






J/K :P

Your the moron for immitating me.

We like imitating you. It's lots of fun.  :rofl2: :P

I know, i enjoy imitating myself. it is fun. I am fun to immitate cause im so funny. With that said,
I'll have tuna salad on rye, with some iced tea! Chop chop!

I have to give credit where its due, but at the same time be honest. You are sometimes funny. But quite often I just don't find alot of what you do to be funny.

So...whats your point?

My point is that where you sometimes think your funny, I don't.

Whatever.

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 06:52:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

No i dont. Like right now i dont think I am funny, cause i havent saidss anythdings funny.

I hope I have fun too. The only thing im concerned about is rednecks (no offense to SSS).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:07:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 06:52:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

No i dont. Like right now i dont think I am funny, cause i havent saidss anythdings funny.

I hope I have fun too. The only thing im concerned about is rednecks (no offense to SSS).

Florida doesn't have many rednecks. States like Texas, Alabama, Missippii, those are the ones you have to look out for. :yes: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 07:07:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:07:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 06:52:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

No i dont. Like right now i dont think I am funny, cause i havent saidss anythdings funny.

I hope I have fun too. The only thing im concerned about is rednecks (no offense to SSS).

Florida doesn't have many rednecks. States like Texas, Alabama, Missippii, those are the ones you have to look out for. :yes: :D

Oh my god, my uncle lives in Texas!!!!!! Should he be warned?!?!?!!?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:08:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 07:07:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:07:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 06:52:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

No i dont. Like right now i dont think I am funny, cause i havent saidss anythdings funny.

I hope I have fun too. The only thing im concerned about is rednecks (no offense to SSS).

Florida doesn't have many rednecks. States like Texas, Alabama, Missippii, those are the ones you have to look out for. :yes: :D

Oh my god, my uncle lives in Texas!!!!!! Should he be warned?!?!?!!?

He probably knows. :D

YAY!!!! We have over 1000 posts!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 07:12:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:08:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 07:07:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:07:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 06:52:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

No i dont. Like right now i dont think I am funny, cause i havent saidss anythdings funny.

I hope I have fun too. The only thing im concerned about is rednecks (no offense to SSS).

Florida doesn't have many rednecks. States like Texas, Alabama, Missippii, those are the ones you have to look out for. :yes: :D

Oh my god, my uncle lives in Texas!!!!!! Should he be warned?!?!?!!?

He probably knows. :D

YAY!!!! We have over 1000 posts!!  8)

I hope so!

Yay, 1,000. Many of which were from me :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:19:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 07:12:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:08:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 07:07:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 07:07:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 06:52:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Of course you think your funny all the time. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have fun in Florida!!  8)

No i dont. Like right now i dont think I am funny, cause i havent saidss anythdings funny.

I hope I have fun too. The only thing im concerned about is rednecks (no offense to SSS).

Florida doesn't have many rednecks. States like Texas, Alabama, Missippii, those are the ones you have to look out for. :yes: :D

Oh my god, my uncle lives in Texas!!!!!! Should he be warned?!?!?!!?

He probably knows. :D

YAY!!!! We have over 1000 posts!!  8)

I hope so!

Yay, 1,000. Many of which were from me :D

Its not a competition Gil. :no:  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 08:27:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 08:00:19 PM

I beg to differ :D

I saw a cow on TV.

Its not a ocmpetition Gil. Your welcome to post all you please, but this is not a competition. If I think that your posting just to up your post count, I'll moderate your posts, that way they have to go through me before they show up on the board.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 08:43:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 08:27:43 PM

Its not a ocmpetition Gil. Your welcome to post all you please, but this is not a competition. If I think that your posting just to up your post count, I'll moderate your posts, that way they have to go through me before they show up on the board.

Yeah, it's not a competition, nor is it an OCM petition either. ;) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:07:53 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 08:43:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 08:27:43 PM

Its not a ocmpetition Gil. Your welcome to post all you please, but this is not a competition. If I think that your posting just to up your post count, I'll moderate your posts, that way they have to go through me before they show up on the board.

Yeah, it's not a competition, nor is it an OCM petition either. ;) :P

Stephen, my human spell checker.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:08:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 08:27:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 08:00:19 PM

I beg to differ :D

I saw a cow on TV.

Its not a ocmpetition Gil. Your welcome to post all you please, but this is not a competition. If I think that your posting just to up your post count, I'll moderate your posts, that way they have to go through me before they show up on the board.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke


Stephen, LOL!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:09:40 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:08:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 08:27:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 08:00:19 PM

I beg to differ :D

I saw a cow on TV.

Its not a ocmpetition Gil. Your welcome to post all you please, but this is not a competition. If I think that your posting just to up your post count, I'll moderate your posts, that way they have to go through me before they show up on the board.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke[/url]


Stephen, LOL!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banned (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banned)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:11:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:09:40 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:08:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 08:27:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 08:00:19 PM

I beg to differ :D

I saw a cow on TV.

Its not a ocmpetition Gil. Your welcome to post all you please, but this is not a competition. If I think that your posting just to up your post count, I'll moderate your posts, that way they have to go through me before they show up on the board.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke[/url]


Stephen, LOL!!!

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banned[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banned[/url])

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uh-oh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uh-Oh)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:11:35 PM

Yea, I remember in the earlier days of me being at TWCC, I'd get so mad for Stephen doing that :P...but that one was funny.

I like the new rule, Gary.  I have passed that by many times at TWCC..but no one seems to like it  :-\

oh well

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 09:13:57 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:11:35 PM

Yea, I remember in the earlier days of me being at TWCC, I'd get so mad for Stephen doing that :P...but that one was funny.

Don't worry, I don't do that as much. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:17:15 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:11:35 PM

Yea, I remember in the earlier days of me being at TWCC, I'd get so mad for Stephen doing that :P...but that one was funny.

I like the new rule, Gary.  I have passed that by many times at TWCC..but no one seems to like it  :-\

oh well

LOL. Yeah I used to get upset with Stephen too. But now I just make fun of him.  :D :P

Glad your ok with the new rule. I think its definitley a rule that should be put into effect at TWCC, but that's for Matt and Tyler to decide so I won't go into it any further.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:17:50 PM

I think I actually cursed him out a few times on AIM over it :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 09:19:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:17:50 PM

I think I actually cursed him out a few times on AIM over it :D :P

You curse me out almost everytime you IM me! <_< :lol: :P

Quote

LOL. Yeah I used to get upset with Stephen too. But now I just make fun of him.

(http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/whateva.gif)


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:21:01 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 09:19:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:17:50 PM

I think I actually cursed him out a few times on AIM over it :D :P

You curse me out almost everytime you IM me! <_< :lol: :P

Quote

LOL. Yeah I used to get upset with Stephen too. But now I just make fun of him.

([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/whateva.gif[/url])


:P

He curses just about everyone out everytime he IM's them.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:21:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:21:01 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 09:19:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:17:50 PM

I think I actually cursed him out a few times on AIM over it :D :P

You curse me out almost everytime you IM me! <_< :lol: :P

Quote

LOL. Yeah I used to get upset with Stephen too. But now I just make fun of him.

([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/whateva.gif[/url])


:P

He curses just about everyone out everytime he IM's them.  :D

Hehe yeah. I really have issues :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:22:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:21:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:21:01 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 09:19:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:17:50 PM

I think I actually cursed him out a few times on AIM over it :D :P

You curse me out almost everytime you IM me! <_< :lol: :P

Quote

LOL. Yeah I used to get upset with Stephen too. But now I just make fun of him.

([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/whateva.gif[/url])


:P

He curses just about everyone out everytime he IM's them.  :D

Hehe yeah. I really have issues :D :P

:yes:  :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:23:16 PM

YEa.  It just boils my blood when I have posted somethign long in a thread, or something i am interested in, and notice there is a reply, and all it says is "I agree" or "lol"  :censored:

so I am MORE than okay with that rule :lol:

Also..smiley's (cough GARY cough) annoy me too. :P but whatever floats your boat I suppose ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 09:24:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:21:32 PM

Hehe yeah. I really have issues :D :P

At least you're admitting it. :yes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:26:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:23:16 PM

YEa.  It just boils my blood when I have posted somethign long in a thread, or something i am interested in, and notice there is a reply, and all it says is "I agree" or "lol"  :censored:

so I am MORE than okay with that rule :lol:

Also..smiley's (cough GARY cough) annoy me too. :P but whatever floats your boat I suppose ;)

LOL. I can't help it! I think the smiley's are kinda funny, when used appropriately. I try not to overuse them, but I will admit that I am sometimes guilty of doing just that.  :D

But I agree. I get annoyed too whenever I go into a thread expecting a worthwhile post only to see LOL or Hi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:26:55 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 09:24:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:21:32 PM

Hehe yeah. I really have issues :D :P

At least you're admitting it. :yes: :P

Admitting it is the second step to recovery.

IIRC, it goes
1. Denial
2. Admitting it
3. Rehabilitation
4. Medication
5. ????
6. All done :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:28:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:27:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:26:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:23:16 PM

YEa.  It just boils my blood when I have posted somethign long in a thread, or something i am interested in, and notice there is a reply, and all it says is "I agree" or "lol"  :censored:

so I am MORE than okay with that rule :lol:

Also..smiley's (cough GARY cough) annoy me too. :P but whatever floats your boat I suppose ;)

LOL. I can't help it! I think the smiley's are kinda funny, when used appropriately. I try not to overuse them, but I will admit that I am sometimes guilty of doing just that.  :D

But I agree. I get annoyed too whenever I go into a thread expecting a worthwhile post only to see LOL or Hi.

I agree


:D :P

Stephen, ofall the smileys you didn't bring over from TWCCC I really wish you wuld've brought the banned one.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:29:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:28:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:27:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:26:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 30, 2007, 09:23:16 PM

YEa.  It just boils my blood when I have posted somethign long in a thread, or something i am interested in, and notice there is a reply, and all it says is "I agree" or "lol"  :censored:

so I am MORE than okay with that rule :lol:

Also..smiley's (cough GARY cough) annoy me too. :P but whatever floats your boat I suppose ;)

LOL. I can't help it! I think the smiley's are kinda funny, when used appropriately. I try not to overuse them, but I will admit that I am sometimes guilty of doing just that.  :D

But I agree. I get annoyed too whenever I go into a thread expecting a worthwhile post only to see LOL or Hi.

I agree


:D :P

Stephen, ofall the smileys you didn't bring over from TWCCC I really wish you wuld've brought the banned one.  :D :P

LOL!



:D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 09:29:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:26:26 PM

LOL. I can't help it! I think the smiley's are kinda funny, when used appropriately. I try not to overuse them, but I will admit that I am sometimes guilty of doing just that.  :D

But I agree. I get annoyed too whenever I go into a thread expecting a worthwhile post only to see LOL or Hi.

Hi


:P

Quote

Stephen, ofall the smileys you didn't bring over from TWCCC I really wish you wuld've brought the banned one.

I'm on it. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:30:37 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 09:29:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:26:26 PM

LOL. I can't help it! I think the smiley's are kinda funny, when used appropriately. I try not to overuse them, but I will admit that I am sometimes guilty of doing just that.  :D

But I agree. I get annoyed too whenever I go into a thread expecting a worthwhile post only to see LOL or Hi.

Hi


:P

Quote

Stephen, ofall the smileys you didn't bring over from TWCCC I really wish you wuld've brought the banned one.

I'm on it. :thumbsup:

Now that's serivce!  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:31:01 PM

LOL. You guys are awesome! :D :) :yes: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:31:46 PM

Oops, I misspelled service. Stephen will be all over that like flies on...well, you know.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:32:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:31:46 PM

Oops, I misspelled service. Stephen will be all over that like flies on...well, you know.  :D :P

I think he just sits on the computer late at night, looking like he's on crack saying "Please mispell something! Please Mispell something!!!!!!!"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 09:34:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:31:46 PM

Oops, I misspelled service. Stephen will be all over that like flies on...well, you know.  :D :P

:P

No Gil, I don't do that. ;)

BTW, I added the banned emoticon: :banned:

:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 09:34:41 PM

I love it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:35:04 PM

Quote from: SSS on June 30, 2007, 09:34:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 09:31:46 PM

Oops, I misspelled service. Stephen will be all over that like flies on...well, you know.  :D :P

:P

No Gil, I don't do that. ;)

BTW, I added the banned emoticon: :banned:

:)

:wub:  :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 10:49:46 PM

I'm going to bed now. Gotta get up early tomorrow, we're going to the beach. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 10:50:44 PM

Have fun!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:01:35 PM

Im going to the Florida coast next week :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:01:45 PM

I am tired.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:03:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:01:45 PM

I am tired.

So am I. I'm going to bed VERY soon. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:04:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:03:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:01:45 PM

I am tired.

So am I. I'm going to bed VERY soon. :yes:

Maybe me to. im hungry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:24:43 PM

I have become a moderator at another forum :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:27:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:24:43 PM

I have become a moderator at another forum :)

I'll be sure to say a prayer for that forum tonight.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2007, 11:29:41 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:27:57 PM

I'll be sure to say a prayer for that forum tonight.  :o

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:33:28 PM

No, theres too many damn stupid kids over there, so they've "hired' me to be blunt, obnoxious, and .. Well long story
short, they want me to be me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:35:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:33:28 PM

No, theres too many damn stupid kids over there, so they've "hired' me to be blunt, obnoxious, and .. Well long story
short, they want me to be me.

So...they want to combat stupid kids by hiring a stupid kid?  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:36:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:35:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:33:28 PM

No, theres too many damn stupid kids over there, so they've "hired' me to be blunt, obnoxious, and .. Well long story
short, they want me to be me.

So...they want to combat stupid kids by hiring a stupid kid?  :D :P

No, they want someone with the personality of me to kind of put it straight forward that everyone hates them.
THey just want me to be really mean and rude about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:39:53 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:36:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:35:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:33:28 PM

No, theres too many damn stupid kids over there, so they've "hired' me to be blunt, obnoxious, and .. Well long story
short, they want me to be me.

So...they want to combat stupid kids by hiring a stupid kid?  :D :P

No, they want someone with the personality of me to kind of put it straight forward that everyone hates them.
THey just want me to be really mean and rude about it.

That just  seems to be the wrong way to accomplish what they're trying to accomplish.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:46:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:39:53 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:36:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:35:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on June 30, 2007, 11:33:28 PM

No, theres too many damn stupid kids over there, so they've "hired' me to be blunt, obnoxious, and .. Well long story
short, they want me to be me.

So...they want to combat stupid kids by hiring a stupid kid?  :D :P

No, they want someone with the personality of me to kind of put it straight forward that everyone hates them.
THey just want me to be really mean and rude about it.

That just  seems to be the wrong way to accomplish what they're trying to accomplish.  :-\

Well.. Im just SAYING what everyone is THINKING. thats pretty much what it is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:50:14 PM

Welcome to our newest member, CookevilleWeatherGuy!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:53:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:50:14 PM

Welcome to our newest member, CookevilleWeatherGuy!!  8)

Welcome, CookevilleWeatherGuy! :D

I'm back from the beach. Had a good time, except for the annoying minnows in the water. They bite like carzy! :wacko: (they hurt, too!)

Speaking of the beach, when we left the beach, I saw a tornado siren near the beach. I didn't know we had a tornado siren in our area! :o 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 12:04:55 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:53:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:50:14 PM

Welcome to our newest member, CookevilleWeatherGuy!!  8)

Welcome, CookevilleWeatherGuy! :D

I'm back from the beach. Had a good time, except for the annoying minnows in the water. They bite like carzy! :wacko: (they hurt, too!)

Speaking of the beach, when we left the beach, I saw a tornado siren near the beach. I didn't know we had a tornado siren in our area! :o 

Hurricane siren ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 12:52:53 PM

I am burning wood illegally! Yesterday, we killed and took down all the wood. Now we burn it.
Who knew illegal activities could be so fun?!?! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 02:03:11 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:53:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2007, 11:50:14 PM

Welcome to our newest member, CookevilleWeatherGuy!!  8)

Welcome, CookevilleWeatherGuy! :D

I'm back from the beach. Had a good time, except for the annoying minnows in the water. They bite like carzy! :wacko: (they hurt, too!)

Speaking of the beach, when we left the beach, I saw a tornado siren near the beach. I didn't know we had a tornado siren in our area! :o 

I'venever seen a biting minnow before (and I use them for fishing bait all the time!)  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 02:27:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 02:03:11 PM

I'venever seen a biting minnow before (and I use them for fishing bait all the time!)  :blink:

We have them pretty much all the time here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.


Though, I suspect that withdrawal period isn't as bad since you now have this site to visit. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:27:34 PM

I dont really care about TWC Classics anymore. I still have this site. Though i still plan on coming back to TWC Classics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

I dont know if you noticed, but that happened 2 months ago. UGH>................................

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:33:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

I dont know if you noticed, but that happened 2 months ago. UGH>................................

Sooo...in 2 months time things have gone from one end of the spectrum, completley to the other? Sorry, not buying. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:35:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:33:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

I dont know if you noticed, but that happened 2 months ago. UGH>................................

Sooo...in 2 months time things have gone from one end of the spectrum, completley to the other? Sorry, not buying. 

lol. You have no idea what goes on in my life. How would you know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:38:04 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:35:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:33:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

I dont know if you noticed, but that happened 2 months ago. UGH>................................

Sooo...in 2 months time things have gone from one end of the spectrum, completley to the other? Sorry, not buying. 

lol. You have no idea what goes on in my life. How would you know.

Gil, I'm not a moron. I know you spend LOTS of time in front of the computer. Every time I log on AIM your talking tome less than a nanosecond later. That;s why I'm not buying what your saying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:39:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:38:04 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:35:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:33:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

I dont know if you noticed, but that happened 2 months ago. UGH>................................

Sooo...in 2 months time things have gone from one end of the spectrum, completley to the other? Sorry, not buying. 

lol. You have no idea what goes on in my life. How would you know.

Gil, I'm not a moron. I know you spend LOTS of time in front of the computer. Every time I log on AIM your talking tome less than a nanosecond later. That;s why I'm not buying what your saying.

Yep. I do spend a lot of time on te comuter. I also spend a lot of time NOT on tecomputer. I dont care if you buy anything. I'm just telling

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:43:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:39:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:38:04 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:35:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:33:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:28:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 03:31:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2007, 02:48:35 PM

So, Gil... going through withdrawal yet? :huh: I know you IMed my everyday last time you were temporarily suspended for a month saying how much you missed TWCClassics because TWCC was your whole life.

Wow, that's sad. You and Felipe ought to hang out, Gil.  :P

Seriously, you've got to find something else to do with your life other than internet forums. Go outside, get some air. Go make some friends. Go hang out with those friends. Go do something. Anything other than glue yourself to internet forums.

I do.. all the time.

Then TWCC must not be your WHOLE life.  :P :D

Anywho, welcome to our newest member, TheWeatherGuyFromHavelock! 8)

I dont know if you noticed, but that happened 2 months ago. UGH>................................

Sooo...in 2 months time things have gone from one end of the spectrum, completley to the other? Sorry, not buying. 

lol. You have no idea what goes on in my life. How would you know.

Gil, I'm not a moron. I know you spend LOTS of time in front of the computer. Every time I log on AIM your talking tome less than a nanosecond later. That;s why I'm not buying what your saying.

Yep. I do spend a lot of time on te comuter. I also spend a lot of time NOT on tecomputer. I dont care if you buy anything. I'm just telling

Right. Gil, I get on AIM at many different times of the day. And never once have you been idle, away, or otherwise not present on AIM. You can try to tell me whatever you want, but its bunk and I know it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:46:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:44:35 PM

I
ve been away from te computer countless times. im away more and moeres

LOL. :rofl2:

Ok, that'll be enough. Let's stop this conversation now before it really gets out of hand.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:47:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:46:42 PM

Wait a minute! I ALWAYS go idel!! Everytime my screensaver pops up when im away,a nd i return, it always says "WxSTAR4kintelliG has returned from idle"

So no, don't pull that bs on me because i always go idle!!!!

That's bull. I've never seen you go idle (except maybe at night when you go to bed).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:48:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 05:47:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 05:46:42 PM

Wait a minute! I ALWAYS go idel!! Everytime my screensaver pops up when im away,a nd i return, it always says "WxSTAR4kintelliG has returned from idle"

So no, don't pull that bs on me because i always go idle!!!!

That's bull. I've never seen you go idle (except maybe at night when you go to bed).

Well then your never looking, or you yourself are away from teh computer. because i've been idle at least 10 times today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 05:50:16 PM

I see Gil idle on AIM, but not often, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:01:42 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 05:50:16 PM

I see Gil idle on AIM, but not often, though.

No matter what Gil says its not just a coincedence that neitherone of us see him idle very much. :no:

Tell you what Gil...you start cussing I  :banned: you. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:03:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:01:42 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 05:50:16 PM

I see Gil idle on AIM, but not often, though.

No matter what Gil says its not just a coincedence that neitherone of us see him idle very much. :no:

Tell you what Gil...you start cussing I  :banned: you. :yes:

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but like i said, its none of your business. Just like you can run your life the way you want to,
I can run mine the way i want to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 06:03:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:01:42 PM

Tell you what Gil...you start cussing I  :banned: you. :yes:

Sounds like a good idea to me. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:05:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:03:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:01:42 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 05:50:16 PM

I see Gil idle on AIM, but not often, though.

No matter what Gil says its not just a coincedence that neitherone of us see him idle very much. :no:

Tell you what Gil...you start cussing I  :banned: you. :yes:

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but like i said, its none of your business. Just like you can run your life the way you want to,
I can run mine the way i want to.

Your absolutley right. But people don't want to be continuously bothered by you because you don't have a life outside of their forum. The whole reaosn I started this discussion with you was to get that very point across.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:06:29 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:05:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:05:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:03:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:01:42 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 05:50:16 PM

I see Gil idle on AIM, but not often, though.

No matter what Gil says its not just a coincedence that neitherone of us see him idle very much. :no:

Tell you what Gil...you start cussing I  :banned: you. :yes:

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but like i said, its none of your business. Just like you can run your life the way you want to,
I can run mine the way i want to.

Your absolutley right. But people don't want to be continuously bothered by you because you don't have a life outside of their forum. The whole reaosn I started this discussion with you was to get that very point across.

So?

Respect otehr people and leave them alone. When they want to let you back in they will. Don't be Felipe. Those are the things he does.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:26:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:06:29 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:05:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:05:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:03:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 06:01:42 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 05:50:16 PM

I see Gil idle on AIM, but not often, though.

No matter what Gil says its not just a coincedence that neitherone of us see him idle very much. :no:

Tell you what Gil...you start cussing I  :banned: you. :yes:

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but like i said, its none of your business. Just like you can run your life the way you want to,
I can run mine the way i want to.

Your absolutley right. But people don't want to be continuously bothered by you because you don't have a life outside of their forum. The whole reaosn I started this discussion with you was to get that very point across.

So?

Respect otehr people and leave them alone. When they want to let you back in they will. Don't be Felipe. Those are the things he does.

I have absolutely no idea what your talking about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 06:29:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:26:14 PM

I have absolutely no idea what your talking about.

It's not that hard to understand, Gil. Just respect other people. Basically, don't act like Felipe, that will get you nowhere (or it will get you banned). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:54:58 PM

Im thinking of getting either an iMac or a MacBook Pro....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 08:59:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Yeah, probably. :lol: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 09:05:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Its a tick. I get those sometimes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 01, 2007, 09:33:05 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 09:05:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Its a tick. I get those sometimes.

Better get checked for Lyme Disease then. :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:08:52 PM

I guess i better :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:35:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 09:05:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Its a tick. I get those sometimes.

You have to go outside in order to get a tick.  :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:37:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:35:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 09:05:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Its a tick. I get those sometimes.

You have to go outside in order to get a tick.  :P :D

Not THAT kind of tick :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:41:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:37:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:35:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 09:05:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 08:25:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 07:09:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 06:30:07 PM

Okay, im 100% lost. Where is all this coming from??? Was it something I said? :D

No, it was something Tyler said. Look back a page or two in this thread and you'll see it.

I did, but i still dont understand. Wddf

I'm usually pretty good with abbreviations, but what is Wddf? :D

thats not an abreviation.

Oh. Just some Gil gibberish, eh?  :D :P

Its a tick. I get those sometimes.

You have to go outside in order to get a tick.  :P :D

Not THAT kind of tick :D

I know. I figured my comment would go well with Stephen's Lyme Disease comment.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:42:28 PM

That was beanboy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:42:28 PM

That was beanboy.

Whoever.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:43:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:42:28 PM

That was beanboy.

Whoever.  :D

Not funny.

Whatever.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:44:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:43:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:42:28 PM

That was beanboy.

Whoever.  :D

Not funny.

Whatever.  :D

Whenever someone says something thats not funny, im going to say it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:46:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:44:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:43:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:43:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:42:28 PM

That was beanboy.

Whoever.  :D

Not funny.

Whatever.  :D

Whenever someone says something thats not funny, im going to say it.

Go right ahead.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:43:37 PM

Not funny.

And you are?



:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:46:38 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:43:37 PM

Not funny.

And you are?



:P

I have a better sense of human than you :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:47:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:46:38 PM

I have a better sense of human than you :D

Trust me Gil, I'm human ;) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:51:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:50:41 PM

Your weird w/ eidting.

I have every right to edit your post if I feel it is necessary. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:52:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:51:48 PM

Read MY edit.

I did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:54:10 PM

Gil, seriously, QUIT IT with the "suck it" posts. It's getting annoying. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:54:43 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 10:54:10 PM

Gil, seriously, QUIT IT with the "suck it" posts. It's getting annoying. <_<

You've been really annoying always, but i put up with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:55:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:54:43 PM

You've been really annoying always, but i put up with it.

And you told me on AIM today that I wasn't as annoying as I used to be. You certainly changed your mind rather quickly. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:56:16 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 10:55:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:54:43 PM

You've been really annoying always, but i put up with it.

And you told me on AIM today that I wasn't as annoying as I used to be. You certainly changed your mind rather quickly. :rolleyes:

Thats before this whole thing happened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:56:58 PM

Gil, just KNOCK IT OFF! I'm tired of going through this discussion with you. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:58:08 PM

Gil, I'm not liking your use of suck it either. SSS did the right thing by editing it out. In fact, I've already told you numerous times not to use it. Use it again and I'll have to warn you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:58:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:58:08 PM

Gil, I'm not liking your use of suck it either. SSS did the right thing by editing it out. In fact, I've already told you numerous times not to use it. Use it again and I'll have to warn you.

You did? I dont remember that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:59:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:58:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 10:58:08 PM

Gil, I'm not liking your use of suck it either. SSS did the right thing by editing it out. In fact, I've already told you numerous times not to use it. Use it again and I'll have to warn you.

You did? I dont remember that?

Look around. I'm sure its still around here somewhere. I told you Friday evening I belevie not to use that phrase again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 10:59:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:58:34 PM

You did? I dont remember that?

He did. I remember it ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:00:05 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 10:59:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 10:58:34 PM

You did? I dont remember that?

He did. I remember it ;)

I was not asking You........

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:00:25 PM

That's it. Warning for you.

Look at the third post in this thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:00:25 PM

Look at the third post in this thread.

Hey, your right. well, Whattayaknow.. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:41 PM

Now I remember why I blocked Gil on AIM. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:41 PM

Now I remember why I blocked Gil on AIM. :D

Now I rememebr why i blocked you :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:02:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:00:25 PM

Look at the third post in this thread.

Hey, your right. well, Whattayaknow.. :D

I know I'm right.

Stephen, does this forum have a warning feature?

Billy, yournot alone from what I understand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:02:31 PM

I realyl dont want to dfiscussin anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:02:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:41 PM

Now I remember why I blocked Gil on AIM. :D

:thumbsup:

Quote

Stephen, does this forum have a warning feature?

I don't know, I'll look. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:03:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:02:31 PM

I realyl dont want to dfiscussin anymore.

I don't want it eitehr. I'm tired of havingto babysit you. Your getting clsoer and closer to getting banned.

Thanks Stephen!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:03:48 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:02:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 01, 2007, 11:01:41 PM

Now I remember why I blocked Gil on AIM. :D

:thumbsup:

Quote

Stephen, does this forum have a warning feature?

I don't know, I'll look. :)

Good idea. :)

Hmmm.. forgot what i was going to say.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:04:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:03:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:02:31 PM

I realyl dont want to dfiscussin anymore.

I don't want it eitehr. I'm tired of havingto babysit you. Your getting clsoer and closer to getting banned.

Thanks Stephen!

Your tired of ahving it? Then why are you posting in it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:05:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:04:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:03:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:02:31 PM

I realyl dont want to dfiscussin anymore.

I don't want it eitehr. I'm tired of havingto babysit you. Your getting clsoer and closer to getting banned.

Thanks Stephen!

Your tired of ahving it? Then why are you posting in it?

Because I'm not going to stand by and let you mouth off to my co-admin. Doesn't work that way. You WILL follow the rules here or you WILL be banned. I promise.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:05:33 PM

LOL my cat ate cheerios off of the floor  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:05:57 PM

Unfortunately Gary, I don't believe that there is a warn system in SMF. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:06:13 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:05:57 PM

Unfortunately Gary, I don't believe that there is a warn system in SMF. :no:

:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:06:30 PM

I think we should delete the past 2 pages.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:05:57 PM

Unfortunately Gary, I don't believe that there is a warn system in SMF. :no:

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:07:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:05:57 PM

Unfortunately Gary, I don't believe that there is a warn system in SMF. :no:

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, though, I just read that in SMF 2.0 that it will include a warning system. :)

Quote

Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Wow, even whenever there's just one minor flaw in the software, you say it's crappy. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:09:37 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, though, I just read that in SMF 2.0 that it will include a warning system. :)

Quote

Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Wow, even whenever there's just one minor flaw in the software, you say it's crappy. :rolleyes:

It don't take much to get Gil complaining, does it?

We aren't going back to IPB Gil, unless you have about $200 you'd like to fork over.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:09:50 PM

Well yeah, i mean, thats a pretty essential feature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:10:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:09:37 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, though, I just read that in SMF 2.0 that it will include a warning system. :)

Quote

Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Wow, even whenever there's just one minor flaw in the software, you say it's crappy. :rolleyes:

It don't take much to get Gil complaining, does it?

We aren't going back to IPB Gil, unless you have about $200 you'd like to fork over.

I dont have that much for software, but i can get it for you...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:11:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:10:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:09:37 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, though, I just read that in SMF 2.0 that it will include a warning system. :)

Quote

Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Wow, even whenever there's just one minor flaw in the software, you say it's crappy. :rolleyes:

It don't take much to get Gil complaining, does it?

We aren't going back to IPB Gil, unless you have about $200 you'd like to fork over.

I dont have that much for software, but i can get it for you...

I odn't use illegal software Gil. We've been thorugh this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:11:22 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:09:50 PM

Well yeah, i mean, thats a pretty essential feature.

I do agree, but it's not really a big deal. Now, if the forum software only allowed you to make 1 post per hour, then I'd see why you'd complain. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:11:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:11:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:10:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:09:37 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, though, I just read that in SMF 2.0 that it will include a warning system. :)

Quote

Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Wow, even whenever there's just one minor flaw in the software, you say it's crappy. :rolleyes:

It don't take much to get Gil complaining, does it?

We aren't going back to IPB Gil, unless you have about $200 you'd like to fork over.

I dont have that much for software, but i can get it for you...

I odn't use illegal software Gil. We've been thorugh this.

Oh yeah. but what if it WASNT illegal?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:12:16 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:11:22 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:09:50 PM

Well yeah, i mean, thats a pretty essential feature.

I do agree, but it's not really a big deal. Now, if the forum software only allowed you to make 1 post per hour, then I'd see why you'd complain. ;)

I guess your right. LOL, that would be a REALLY crapp piece of software :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:12:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:11:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:11:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:10:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:09:37 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:08:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:07:07 PM

Then how are we, as admins, supposed to moderate people's behavior when it needs to be done? We can't just ban people the first time they do something. That  wouldn't be very fair....

Yeah, I agree. Fortunately, though, I just read that in SMF 2.0 that it will include a warning system. :)

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Well this is a crappy forum software. Go back to IPB?

Wow, even whenever there's just one minor flaw in the software, you say it's crappy. :rolleyes:

It don't take much to get Gil complaining, does it?

We aren't going back to IPB Gil, unless you have about $200 you'd like to fork over.

I dont have that much for software, but i can get it for you...

I odn't use illegal software Gil. We've been thorugh this.

Oh yeah. but what if it WASNT illegal?

I would consider it, but probably I wouldn't switch because moving eveything over to a new forum is a paion in the neck, as we found out trying to move everyhting here. How can you get it legally without paying?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:13:34 PM

Very carefully...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:13:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:12:48 PM

I would consider it, but probably I wouldn't switch because moving eveything over to a new forum is a paion in the neck, as we found out trying to move everyhting here. How can you get it legally without paying?

Yeah, we should stay here. It can be a PITA to deal with the converting and all that, so we should just stick with SMF. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:14:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:13:34 PM

Very carefully...

I don't buy it. You gave Kyle illegal software to let me use before. I don't trust you anymore with software. You've also breagged about uisng illegal software so many times that it makes iteven harder to trust you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:14:41 PM

PITA. thats a new one. SMF sucks. but its better than a loters.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:15:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:14:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:13:34 PM

Very carefully...

I don't buy it. You gave Kyle illegal software to let me use before. I don't trust you anymore with software. You've also breagged about uisng illegal software so many times that it makes iteven harder to trust you.

I have legit software. In fact, i have a lot of legal software.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:15:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:14:41 PM

PITA. thats a new one.

It stands for Pain In The  :censored: . ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:16:14 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:15:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:14:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:13:34 PM

Very carefully...

I don't buy it. You gave Kyle illegal software to let me use before. I don't trust you anymore with software. You've also breagged about uisng illegal software so many times that it makes iteven harder to trust you.

I have legit software. In fact, i have a lot of legal software.

But I'd bet any amount that the forum software you can get isn't, regardless of how much legal software you might have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:29:07 PM

Like i said, im sorry and im over it now. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:29:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:29:07 PM

Like i said, im sorry and im over it now. :)

Good. Let;s keep it that way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:30:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:29:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:29:07 PM

Like i said, im sorry and im over it now. :)

Good. Let;s keep it that way.

I agree.



 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:34:06 PM

OK, the flames have been put out. :) ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:34:23 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:34:06 PM

OK, the flames have been put out. :) ;)

Glad thats over :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:34:23 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:34:06 PM

OK, the flames have been put out. :) ;)

Glad thats over :)

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Yup. I think we let this one go a little too long. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:35:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:34:23 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:34:06 PM

OK, the flames have been put out. :) ;)

Glad thats over :)

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

If no one provokes me, I'm A-OK :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:38:57 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Yup. I think we let this one go a little too long. :no:

I agree.

Gil, we usually don't provoke you. don't blame it on us (something I aske dyou not to do just a few moments ago).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:39:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:38:57 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Yup. I think we let this one go a little too long. :no:

I agree.

Gil, we usually don't provoke you. don't blame it on us (something I aske dyou not to do just a few moments ago).

Well, its true. No stop beore this turns into another argument, cause im really not in the mood :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:41:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:39:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:38:57 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Yup. I think we let this one go a little too long. :no:

I agree.

Gil, we usually don't provoke you. don't blame it on us (something I aske dyou not to do just a few moments ago).

Well, its true. No stop beore this turns into another argument, cause im really not in the mood :)

It shouldn't turn into an arguement because I didnt say anything for you to argue about. It just goes to show that youneed no provocation to argue.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:41:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:41:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:39:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:38:57 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Yup. I think we let this one go a little too long. :no:

I agree.

Gil, we usually don't provoke you. don't blame it on us (something I aske dyou not to do just a few moments ago).

Well, its true. No stop beore this turns into another argument, cause im really not in the mood :)

It shouldn't turn into an arguement because I didnt say anything for you to argue about. It just goes to show that youneed no provocation to argue.

I think you have a different devinition of provoke than i do :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 01, 2007, 11:43:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:41:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:41:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:39:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:38:57 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:35:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:34:57 PM

But I fear its only over until the next outburst. :(

Yup. I think we let this one go a little too long. :no:

I agree.

Gil, we usually don't provoke you. don't blame it on us (something I aske dyou not to do just a few moments ago).

Well, its true. No stop beore this turns into another argument, cause im really not in the mood :)

It shouldn't turn into an arguement because I didnt say anything for you to argue about. It just goes to show that youneed no provocation to argue.

I think you have a different devinition of provoke than i do :D

Just so we're all on the same page here:

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Definitions of provoke on the Web:

    * arouse: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
    * evoke or provoke to appear or occur; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
    * provide the needed stimulus for
    * harass: annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
      wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

    * Instigate, to cause another person to get angry or to do something.
      www.godonthe.net/dictionary/p.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:43:55 PM

I know what provoke means.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:45:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:43:55 PM

I know what provoke means.....

No, your definiition of provoke seems to be anything that you don't like, agree with, or believe in, whether its truly provoking in nature or not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:46:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:45:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:43:55 PM

I know what provoke means.....

No, your definiition of provoke seems to be anything that you don't like, agree with, or believe in, whether its truly provoking in nature or not.

no. its not. and your post right there seemed able to provoke me, so watch it please :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:47:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:46:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:45:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:43:55 PM

I know what provoke means.....

No, your definiition of provoke seems to be anything that you don't like, agree with, or believe in, whether its truly provoking in nature or not.

no. its not. and your post right there seemed able to provoke me, so watch it please :)

Why? Because you didn't agree with it, that's why. It was not intended to provoke. You need to calm down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:48:30 PM

*pours a bucket of ice water on Gil* Stay calm now, child. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:48:48 PM

Im just going to walk away from this thread. I dont want anything else to happen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:49:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:48:48 PM

Im just going to walk away from this thread. I dont want anything else to happen.

That'd be a good idea at this point.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:49:44 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:49:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:48:48 PM

Im just going to walk away from this thread. I dont want anything else to happen.

That'd be a good idea at this point.

A very good idea indeed.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:49:57 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:48:30 PM

*pours a bucket of ice water on Gil* Stay calm now, child. :D

Who are you calling child!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:50:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:49:57 PM

Who are you calling child!! :D

You. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:51:29 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:50:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:49:57 PM

Who are you calling child!! :D

You. :P

I could say the exact same to you! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:52:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:51:29 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:50:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:49:57 PM

Who are you calling child!! :D

You. :P

I could say the exact same to you! :lol:

Only your the one ACTING like a child.

And don't tell me there wasn't a hint of retaliation in that post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:52:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:51:29 PM

I could say the exact same to you! :lol:

No you couldn't. While you may be 13 years old, you don't seem to act like you've matured at all. You really need to chill out and not explode like an inferno like you did tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:53:18 PM

1,337th post of the board! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:53:26 PM

*ignores* I wonder what its like to have Hypothermia. Hmmm...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:54:04 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:53:26 PM

*ignores* I wonder what its like to have Hypothermia. Hmmm...

God I'm so close to banning you right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:54:37 PM

I stopped fighting :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:55:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:54:37 PM

I stopped fighting :)

Well visually indicating *ignores* is not a healthy way to promote nt fighting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:56:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:55:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:54:37 PM

I stopped fighting :)

Well visually indicating *ignores* is not a healthy way to promote nt fighting.

Well comments int his last page of this thread arent a healthy way to promot not fightning either.
I really DO NOT want to fight..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:57:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:56:15 PM

Well comments int his last page of this thread arent a healthy way to promot not fightning either.
I really DO NOT want to fight..

You always come up with an excuse, don't you? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:57:34 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:57:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:56:15 PM

Well comments int his last page of this thread arent a healthy way to promot not fightning either.
I really DO NOT want to fight..

You always come up with an excuse, don't you? :rolleyes:

Theres those provoking comments again....

Im tired. good night:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2007, 11:58:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:57:34 PM

Im tired. good night:)

Good night. Hopefully you come back here tomorrow morning more calm than you were tonight. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:58:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:57:34 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:57:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:56:15 PM

Well comments int his last page of this thread arent a healthy way to promot not fightning either.
I really DO NOT want to fight..

You always come up with an excuse, don't you? :rolleyes:

Theres those provoking comments again....

Im tired. good night:)

He's not provoking. You ALWAYS have an excuse. I can't tell you how many times I've said the same thing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2007, 11:59:14 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:58:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:57:34 PM

Im tired. good night:)

Good night. Hopefully you come back here tomorrow morning more calm than you were tonight. <_<

And if he doesn't, hes outta here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:59:28 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 01, 2007, 11:58:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:57:34 PM

Im tired. good night:)

Good night. Hopefully you come back here tomorrow morning more calm than you were tonight. <_<

I always do. Whenever I go to bed angry, I feel much better when i wake up the next morning :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 12:00:04 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:59:28 PM

I always do. Whenever I go to bed angry, I feel much better when i wake up the next morning :)

Good. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 12:00:36 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 12:00:04 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:59:28 PM

I always do. Whenever I go to bed angry, I feel much better when i wake up the next morning :)

Good. :D

Yeah, its kind of cool :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 12:00:59 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 12:00:36 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 12:00:04 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:59:28 PM

I always do. Whenever I go to bed angry, I feel much better when i wake up the next morning :)

Good. :D

Yeah, its kind of cool :D

It's very cool.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 12:01:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 12:00:59 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 12:00:36 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 12:00:04 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 01, 2007, 11:59:28 PM

I always do. Whenever I go to bed angry, I feel much better when i wake up the next morning :)

Good. :D

Yeah, its kind of cool :D

It's very cool.  8)

Its Atomically cool! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 12:18:01 AM

Im sorry for all the fighting. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 12:20:39 AM

Ok. I hope things go better tomorrow.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 12:25:25 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 12:20:39 AM

Ok. I hope things go better tomorrow.  8)

Me too :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:50:25 AM

"Lucy, I'm home!" :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 11:10:54 AM

Good morning. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 11:10:54 AM

Good morning. :)

Good morning :)

You made 200 posts :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 11:26:58 AM

You seeem to be in a better mood this morning Gil. :yes:  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 02:31:55 PM

I think Matt from TWCC is here again.  :o :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 03:46:27 PM

We finally got a thunderstorm here that gave us some heavy rain! :D Haven't seen those in a while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 04:34:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 11:26:58 AM

You seeem to be in a better mood this morning Gil. :yes:  8)

Its the drugs! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 05:35:44 PM

Me and my parents went to the zoo today! I saw a zebra! :)

(http://digitalgil.homeip.net/pics/HPIM0921.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2007, 05:41:22 PM

I had a doctor's appointment today. I got four shots. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 05:47:06 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 02, 2007, 05:41:22 PM

I had a doctor's appointment today. I got four shots. :/

I hate shots. Glad I'm finished with them (at least mandatory ones).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 05:56:03 PM

I got shots a year ago. I don't mind them. THey don't hurt.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 06:03:59 PM

Gee, while reading through the last few pages of this thread... it made me remember why Gil was suspended (and now, ultimately banned) so many times from TWCClassics. [Gil]:rolleyes:[/Gil]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 06:07:59 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 06:03:59 PM

Gee, while reading through the last few pages of this thread... it made me remember why Gil was suspended (and now, ultimately banned) so many times from TWCClassics. [Gil]:rolleyes:[/Gil]

Trust me, at times he's come close to suffering the same fate here. And quite honestly I've put up with as much as I care to at this point. Hisvery next outburst could be his last. Ijust hope he keeps behaving, becausewhen he's not acting up he'sa very valuable member.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:34:55 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 06:03:59 PM

Gee, while reading through the last few pages of this thread... it made me remember why Gil was suspended (and now, ultimately banned) so many times from TWCClassics. [Gil]:rolleyes:[/Gil]

me too. What i don't get is why people dont drop the subject. its like everyone WANTS me to get pissed off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 06:36:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 06:07:59 PM

Trust me, at times he's come close to suffering the same fate here. And quite honestly I've put up with as much as I care to at this point. Hisvery next outburst could be his last. Ijust hope he keeps behaving, becausewhen he's not acting up he'sa very valuable member.

Yeah. TBH, I'm tired of putting up with his behavior. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:40:22 PM

Did anyone just have trouble accessing this site?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 06:40:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:40:22 PM

Did anyone just have trouble accessing this site?  :huh:

Not me. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:41:12 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 06:40:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:40:22 PM

Did anyone just have trouble accessing this site?  :huh:

Not me. :unsure:

I kept getting connection time-out thingies

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 06:41:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:41:12 PM

I kept getting connection time-out thingies

It probably was your internet connection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:42:40 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 06:41:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:41:12 PM

I kept getting connection time-out thingies

It probably was your internet connection.

No, cause every other site worked fine. Well, whatever it was, its fixed now :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 06:44:07 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:42:40 PM

No, cause every other site worked fine. Well, whatever it was, its fixed now :)

What I mean is, something went wrong between your connection and the server that caused the connection to fail when you tried to access the site. That's what I'm guessing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:45:31 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 06:44:07 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:42:40 PM

No, cause every other site worked fine. Well, whatever it was, its fixed now :)

What I mean is, something went wrong between your connection and the server that caused the connection to fail when you tried to access the site. That's what I'm guessing.

:unsure: :wacko: *mello*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 06:48:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:45:31 PM

:unsure: :wacko: *mello*

To put it simple, there was probably something wrong with your connection to the internet, and you weren't able to connect to the server to access the site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:48:36 PM

But how come every other sitre worked okay>?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 06:51:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:48:36 PM

But how come every other sitre worked okay>?

What I meant (again) was there was some sort of problem between your connection and the TWC Today server.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 06:51:58 PM

I didn't have any problems either, so I'm asssuming the site was just fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 06:52:23 PM

Thats wierd. ooh well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on July 02, 2007, 07:46:18 PM

I also had some trouble accessing the site, so it wasn't just you Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2007, 07:47:07 PM

For about ten minutes (at about 7:30 PM ET) I was unable to access TWC Today or TWC Classics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:09:26 PM

I just took a shower. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 08:41:06 PM

Thanks for the useful information, Gil ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:44:53 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 08:41:06 PM

Thanks for the useful information, Gil ;)

Your very welcome :) I am in such a good mood today... Nothing could piss me off! Well maybe HP tech support,
but other than that, i'm great! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 08:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:44:53 PM

I am in such a good mood today... Nothing could piss me off! Well maybe HP tech support,
but other than that, i'm great! :)

That's definitely good to hear after what happened last night. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:56:18 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 08:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:44:53 PM

I am in such a good mood today... Nothing could piss me off! Well maybe HP tech support,
but other than that, i'm great! :)

That's definitely good to hear after what happened last night. :yes:

Yup. I never want to repeat that again :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 08:57:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:56:18 PM

Yup. I never want to repeat that again :)

I have a bad feeling that won't be the case sometime in the future. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 09:09:34 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 08:57:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 08:56:18 PM

Yup. I never want to repeat that again :)

I have a bad feeling that won't be the case sometime in the future. :no:

While I hope that isn't the case, I too havea feeling that its only a matter of time.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:24:02 PM

If everyone keeps theire cool, there wont be a problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 09:24:53 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:24:02 PM

If everyone keeps theire cool, there wont be a problem.

The biggest problem is you keeping yours. Your the only one that explodes when you can't keep your cool. We all stay relatively under control.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 09:26:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:24:02 PM

If everyone keeps theire cool, there wont be a problem.

You, mainly, need to keep your cool. You don't need to explode like Mt. Saint Helens if you get angry (like what you did at TWC Classics that night). :no: Stay cool and calm and everything should be fine. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:45:04 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 09:26:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:24:02 PM

If everyone keeps theire cool, there wont be a problem.

You, mainly, need to keep your cool. You don't need to explode like Mt. Saint Helens if you get angry (like what you did at TWC Classics that night). :no: Stay cool and calm and everything should be fine. B)

OK :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 09:45:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 02, 2007, 09:45:04 PM

OK :)

B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 02, 2007, 10:36:17 PM

I just woke up around 9:15. :lol:  I guess I fell asleep around 6:30, and didn't wake up til after then.

Tomorrow.. I am out of town to pay my respects to my g-grandfather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 11:27:50 PM

Hey Gary  - I see you've joined TVNewsTalk.net. How did you discover it? To be honest, it's a great site  - except for the member cfif. What a mother  :censored:  :censored: he is - huh? Take a look at my graphics thread (http://www.tvnewstalk.net/forum/index.php/topic,107.0.html) there. He's insulted me quite a few times. I hate that  :censored: hole, with a passion. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 02, 2007, 11:35:32 PM

cfif... $#@%)(*  I cant stand him either, and I have never really communicated with him at all :P.  I lower is effing karma every time I go, because there is always some smartass remark he has to make everywhere.  I swear he asks the admin to raise his karma, because one day it will be at 3, and the next day it will be at 15..which I highly doubt people would raise it that fast.

I completely agree.  It's funny how he always bashes you and others on graphics, yet..we never see any of his  :-\ :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2007, 11:35:42 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 11:27:50 PM

Hey Gary  - I see you've joined TVNewsTalk.net. How did you discover it? To be honest, it's a great site  - except for the member cfif. What a mother  :censored:  :censored: he is - huh? Take a look at my graphics thread ([url]http://www.tvnewstalk.net/forum/index.php/topic,107.0.html[/url]) there. He's insulted me quite a few times. I hate that  :censored: hole, with a passion. 8)

Wow, I just went over there, and read some of his posts, and he seems like a major :censored:.

Edit: my 100th post here. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 11:49:00 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 11:27:50 PM

Hey Gary  - I see you've joined TVNewsTalk.net. How did you discover it? To be honest, it's a great site  - except for the member cfif. What a mother  :censored:  :censored: he is - huh? Take a look at my graphics thread ([url]http://www.tvnewstalk.net/forum/index.php/topic,107.0.html[/url]) there. He's insulted me quite a few times. I hate that  :censored: hole, with a passion. 8)

Actaully, I discovered it through Google. I've seen your graphics thread as a a matter of fact, and as I would expect your work there is as excellent as what you show us on TWCC.

As for cfif...well he can kiss my  :censored:.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 02, 2007, 11:54:09 PM

I like tvnewstalk, as long as I don't post  :P.  I usually don't like to comment people on their graphics, just because I am sure some people will chop my head off if I thought something was good, and they didn't.  Usually, I will just raise karma, so tyler, you are getting karma from me. ;) :P

Alain also has nice creations.  Funny, you hardly ever see cfif in his thread....

But overall, I like the concept, not the people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 11:55:41 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 11:27:50 PM

Hey Gary  - I see you've joined TVNewsTalk.net. How did you discover it? To be honest, it's a great site  - except for the member cfif. What a mother  :censored:  :censored: he is - huh? Take a look at my graphics thread ([url]http://www.tvnewstalk.net/forum/index.php/topic,107.0.html[/url]) there. He's insulted me quite a few times. I hate that  :censored: hole, with a passion. 8)

Tyler, I hope you're not trying to be like Gil with those  :censored: smileys. :ph34r:


J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 02, 2007, 11:56:22 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 11:55:41 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 11:27:50 PM

Hey Gary  - I see you've joined TVNewsTalk.net. How did you discover it? To be honest, it's a great site  - except for the member cfif. What a mother  :censored:  :censored: he is - huh? Take a look at my graphics thread ([url]http://www.tvnewstalk.net/forum/index.php/topic,107.0.html[/url]) there. He's insulted me quite a few times. I hate that  :censored: hole, with a passion. 8)

Tyler, I hope you're not trying to be like Gil with those  :censored: smileys. :ph34r:


J/K :P

Unlike Gil's, Tyler's are 1000% necessary :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2007, 11:56:55 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 02, 2007, 11:56:22 PM

Unlike Gil's, Tyler's are 1000% necessary :lol:

Yeah, I agree. :lol: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 02, 2007, 11:59:57 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 02, 2007, 11:56:22 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 02, 2007, 11:55:41 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 02, 2007, 11:27:50 PM

Hey Gary  - I see you've joined TVNewsTalk.net. How did you discover it? To be honest, it's a great site  - except for the member cfif. What a mother  :censored:  :censored: he is - huh? Take a look at my graphics thread ([url]http://www.tvnewstalk.net/forum/index.php/topic,107.0.html[/url]) there. He's insulted me quite a few times. I hate that  :censored: hole, with a passion. 8)

Tyler, I hope you're not trying to be like Gil with those  :censored: smileys. :ph34r:


J/K :P

Unlike Gil's, Tyler's are 1000% necessary :lol:

Definitley.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:02:35 AM

How am I like Gil? I actually used the  :censored: smiley versus actually saying what's in my head. :P

And cfif calls for it. I'd like to... well, let's not go there. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:04:33 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:02:35 AM

How am I like Gil? I actually used the  :censored: smiley versus actually saying what's in my head. :P

I was refering to that night (his last night) on TWCC where his post was full of  :censored: smilies. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:05:45 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:02:35 AM

How am I like Gil? I actually used the  :censored: smiley versus actually saying what's in my head. :P

Yeah using the censored smiley is one thing. actually saying it is another.

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And cfif calls for it. I'd like to... well, let's not go there. :rolleyes:

He sure does. I've already reported several of his posts. I'm 100 percent intent on getting some action, and I wil unless theadministration at this forum are a bunch of deadbeats.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:05:56 AM

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And cfif calls for it. I'd like to... well, let's not go there. :rolleyes:

Send him to Mars? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:06:29 AM

Whoops, sorry for the confusion. 8)

Looks like Gary is getting feisty over at TVNT. :dance:

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Hey Tyler. Yeah cfif is a real moron. Unfortunatey (for him) he's all bark and no bite. You know, he actually reminds me of our other good friend Felipe.

cfif, I've known Tyler for a long time. He's no troublemaker. You on the other hand are nothing less than a punk. And let me tell you something. You might treat the other people here like rubbish, but you won't do it to me. You've met your match, whether you know it or not.

Oh, I just love it when Gary puts his foot down!  ;D

I'm not just puttin' it down, I'm fixin' to put it up his ass.   ;D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:08:10 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:06:29 AM

Whoops, sorry for the confusion. 8)

Looks like Gary is getting feisty over at TVNT. :dance:

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:10:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:05:45 AM

I've already reported several of his posts. I'm 100 percent intent on getting some action, and I wil unless theadministration at this forum are a bunch of deadbeats.

Don't even bother. It's useless... do you know how many others, including myself, have DEMANDED he be banned? And, guess where that got us? >:(

I even CC'd them the numerous vulgar PMs he sent me... and they don't give a rat's  :censored:

I knidly explained to him that I don't mind criticism - as long as it's put in a nice manner. Not like... "ew,  :censored: those are ugly as he!!"  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:12:04 AM

Yeah well I'm not putting up with his BS. Its obvious that he's just anothe Felipe who ought to sufffer the fate Felipe did-permanent removal.

Ahh, so these admins ARE deadbeats. Well, between us I'm not staying there then. To be quite sincere I only joined there to spread theword about my site (through my sig of course). But I certainly don't want him here, so I'm not going back there anymore. To hell with that shit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:14:05 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:12:04 AM

Yeah well I'm not putting up with his BS. Its obvious that he's just anothe Felipe who ought to sufffer the fate Felipe did-permanent removal.

Ahh, so these admins ARE deadbeats. Well, between us I'm not staying there then. To be quite sincere I only joined there to spread theword about my site (through my sig of course). But I certainly don't want him here, so I'm not going back there anymore. To hell with that shit.

Actually, Gary... don't leave so fast. Breaking developments between me and an TVNT admin concerning cfif. Keep coming back, they "like" the fair tretment he's finally getting from you. But you didn't hear that from me. :ph34r:

I'll keep you posted. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:15:42 AM

An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 03, 2007, 12:16:40 AM

Oh, that cfif will probably turn it around and make someone else look like the "punk"

Way to go gary for sticking up for yourself, and to you tyler for not giving up :lol:  wahoo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:18:28 AM

What I hate about forums is when they have admins that run the forum and not give a  :censored: about what happens (perfect example - TWCMB). Forums like that usually aren't managed very well, and it's usually full of troublemaking people. Those types of forums might as well be taken over by a bunch of wild monkeys. <_<

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An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  LOL LOL

LOL! :D :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:21:40 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 12:18:28 AM

What I hate about forums is when they have admins that run the forum and not give a  :censored: about what happens (perfect example - TWCMB). Forums like that usually aren't managed very well, and it's usually full of troublemaking people. Those types of forums might as well be taken over by a bunch of wild monkeys. <_<

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An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  LOL LOL

LOL! :D :lol:

Believe it or not, trolls actually search the web for forums like that. When they find one, they register and terrorize the place. Its kinda like theft-a crime (if you will) of oppurtunity. And like theives, trolls are constantly looking for oppurtunities.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:23:22 AM

I've re-forwarded the nasty Pms and emails hes sent, and they'll reconsider him being a member. I'll tell you what's up once I receive a reply from Matt, the forum admin (most likely in a day or so).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:25:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:23:22 AM

I've re-forwarded the nasty Pms and emails hes sent, and they'll reconsider him being a member. I'll tell you what's up once I receive a reply from Matt, the forum admin (most likely in a day or so).

Cool. Hopefully Matt will put an end to cfif's antics.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:25:40 AM

Gary, look at my last post at TVNT in the "NO EMOTION BOX." Make sure you post "I agree" to ban cfif!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:27:41 AM

Gosh... I can't wait to hear the bashings I get for starting that one... oh well...  :ph34r:

thanks for posting Gary! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:28:10 AM

There.  :D

BTW, when I reported some of his posts I told them that to a new member cfif's antics make the forum look horrible, and it certainly doesn't make it seem like a place I'd want to stay at. Maybe my "newmember" perspective got them thinking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 03, 2007, 12:32:53 AM

I figured I'd support and say I agree as well :P 

also..in that TWC gfx thread.... He hadn't posted ONE TIME in that thread, and felt the need to act as admin.  (I guess sometimes..I have no room to talk :lol: )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:37:23 AM

Gary, today's a big day for you. You've just made it to my FF Bookmark Toolbar list. That is HUGE. Only the sites I visit most are on there. See for yourself... :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:39:09 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:37:23 AM

Gary, today's a big day for you. You've just made it to my FF Bookmark Toolbar list. That is HUGE. Only the sites I visit most are on there. See for yourself... :lol:

Wow, after that fight between Gary, you, and Matt a few days ago I wouldn't expect that to happen. :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 12:39:26 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:37:23 AM

Gary, today's a big day for you. You've just made it to my FF Bookmark Toolbar list. That is HUGE. Only the sites I visit most are on there. See for yourself... :lol:

LetterGrade. I had that in High School!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:41:14 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 12:39:09 AM

Wow, after that fight between Gary, you, and Matt a few days ago I wouldn't expect that to happen. :lol: :P

Hey.. what can I say? I'm not the type that holds grudges. I'm an easy-going fellow.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:41:39 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 12:39:09 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:37:23 AM

Gary, today's a big day for you. You've just made it to my FF Bookmark Toolbar list. That is HUGE. Only the sites I visit most are on there. See for yourself... :lol:

Wow, after that fight between Gary, you, and Matt a few days ago I wouldn't expect that to happen. :lol: :P

Things happen. I believe very much in forgive and forget. Beleive me, with the way I sometimes act, I have to!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:43:43 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:41:39 AM

Things happen. I believe very much in forgive and forget. Beleive me, with the way I sometimes act, I have to!  :D

Yep, and I have to say you guys forgave and forgot rather quickly. You were unbanned from TWC Classics only about a second after you were banned! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:44:25 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:41:39 AM

Things happen. I believe very much in forgive and forget. Beleive me, with the way I sometimes act, I have to!  :D

That's for sure! LOL jk  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:47:31 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 12:44:25 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:41:39 AM

Things happen. I believe very much in forgive and forget. Beleive me, with the way I sometimes act, I have to!  :D

That's for sure! LOL jk  :lol:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 12:52:13 AM

What happened that day pretty much went like this:

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Person 1 (not realizing Person 2 is in the room): OMG I hate her! She's the stupidest person on Earth that I know. She should get a  :censored: life!!!!

Person 2: You know what, you can just forget about living here. Take you're things, and go TAKE A HIKE, you son of a  :censored:!!!

Person 1: What's wrong? Was it something I said? :unsure: (:rofl2:)

Person 2: Just leave, now. I will hate you forever. <_<

*person 1 leaves*

Person 2 (running outside to Person 1): OMG I LOVE YOU!!! :wub:

:rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:54:59 AM

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 12:55:08 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 12:52:13 AM

What happened that day pretty much went like this:

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Person 1 (not realizing Person 2 is in the room): OMG I hate her! She's the stupidest person on Earth that I know. She should get a  :censored: life!!!!

Person 2: You know what, you can just forget about living here. Take you're things, and go TAKE A HIKE, you son of a  :censored:!!!

Person 1: What's wrong? Was it something I said? :unsure: (:rofl2:)

Person 2: Just leave, now. I will hate you forever. <_<

*person 1 leaves*

Person 2 (running outside to Person 1): OMG I LOVE YOU!!! :wub:

:rofl:

:lol: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 09:14:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:15:42 AM

An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  :lol: :lol:

NOW theres a first. Why don't you guys just leave the forum? If the admins don't do their job, its not a good forum.
Its like TWCMB. What a hell hole. They finally deleted that one though. I bet the internet shut them down :D
If I werew there, actually i am a member there, i would leave without losing my cool, I am (and everyone else)
is better than he is. If he can't follow the rules, and behaves, then he's obviously got issues.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not relate this guy or anyone else to me in anyway whatsoever. Doing so will
result in harsh lawsuits and penalties :D :lol: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 10:02:34 AM

You know what's weird? Last night, I went to bed later than I did the night before, and I woke up earlier than I did yesterday. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:08:23 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 10:02:34 AM

You know what's weird? Last night, I went to bed later than I did the night before, and I woke up earlier than I did yesterday. :wacko:

I gwt that sometimes.

Its weird cause whenever i go to bed on a weekend really late, i wake up at like 6:30, but whenecver i went to bed real late
on a school day, I could not get up at 6:30.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 11:19:32 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 09:14:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:15:42 AM

An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  :lol: :lol:

NOW theres a first. Why don't you guys just leave the forum? If the admins don't do their job, its not a good forum.
Its like TWCMB. What a hell hole. They finally deleted that one though. I bet the internet shut them down :D
If I werew there, actually i am a member there, i would leave without losing my cool, I am (and everyone else)
is better than he is. If he can't follow the rules, and behaves, then he's obviously got issues.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not relate this guy or anyone else to me in anyway whatsoever. Doing so will
result in harsh lawsuits and penalties :D :lol: :rofl2:

LOL. Well I won't relate him to you then, but I will say that you wouldn'tkeep your cool. I know better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 11:26:44 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 11:19:32 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 09:14:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:15:42 AM

An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  :lol: :lol:

NOW theres a first. Why don't you guys just leave the forum? If the admins don't do their job, its not a good forum.
Its like TWCMB. What a hell hole. They finally deleted that one though. I bet the internet shut them down :D
If I werew there, actually i am a member there, i would leave without losing my cool, I am (and everyone else)
is better than he is. If he can't follow the rules, and behaves, then he's obviously got issues.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not relate this guy or anyone else to me in anyway whatsoever. Doing so will
result in harsh lawsuits and penalties :D :lol: :rofl2:

LOL. Well I won't relate him to you then, but I will say that you wouldn'tkeep your cool. I know better.

I would try,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 11:30:26 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 11:26:44 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 11:19:32 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 09:14:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:15:42 AM

An admin LIKES what I'm doing? Damn, mark thisday on the calendar!  :lol: :lol:

NOW theres a first. Why don't you guys just leave the forum? If the admins don't do their job, its not a good forum.
Its like TWCMB. What a hell hole. They finally deleted that one though. I bet the internet shut them down :D
If I werew there, actually i am a member there, i would leave without losing my cool, I am (and everyone else)
is better than he is. If he can't follow the rules, and behaves, then he's obviously got issues.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not relate this guy or anyone else to me in anyway whatsoever. Doing so will
result in harsh lawsuits and penalties :D :lol: :rofl2:

LOL. Well I won't relate him to you then, but I will say that you wouldn'tkeep your cool. I know better.

I would try,

I'll give you that much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 11:30:47 AM

Sorry

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 12:43:52 PM

Tyler, who is that little turd in the shoutbox on TVNT who tried to make light of bashing? Who in their right mind would say publicly that bashing can be but a difference in opinion?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 01:54:10 PM

I went to sleep at 3:30 AM, then woke up at 9:00 AM, but fell back asleep at 11:00 AM. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 02:07:52 PM

Iwent to sleep about 3am and woke up about 10am.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 02:15:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 02:07:52 PM

Iwent to sleep about 3am and woke up about 10am.  :D

Thats psychotic :o

I went to bed early: 11 AM. I watched the rest of Storm Stories. Then i woke up at 745 this morning.

I have to wake up tomorrow erarly for 4th of July. We are going to my aunts house in Plainfield.

We're supposed to haev a tornado threat tomorrow :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 03:26:46 PM

Gary and cfif are at it again! :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 03:32:39 PM

Yep and guess whose winning?  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 03:46:03 PM

Welcome to our newest member, wpgh53fan!! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 03:54:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 03:46:03 PM

Welcome to our newest member, wpgh53fan!! 8)

I'll just make a guess and say two things

1) He's from Pittsburgh
2) He's from TVNT

Yup I'm right (gee, I love this game!):

1) WPGH 53 is Pittsburgh's FOX affiliate
2) He is a member at TVNT


Welcome wpgh53fan!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 03:54:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 03:46:03 PM

Welcome to our newest member, wpgh53fan!! 8)

I'll just make a guess and say two things

1) He's from Pittsburgh
2) He's from TVNT

Yup I'm right (gee, I love this game!):

1) WPGH 53 is Pittsburgh's FOX affiliate
2) He is a member at TVNT


Welcome wpgh53fan!

LOL. Somehow I was able to make the same two conclusions.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 03:56:39 PM

Hello wpgh53fan. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wpgh53fan on July 03, 2007, 04:00:02 PM

HEY! I'm a lady by the way.

I actually live in Mazomanie, WI now, but I just LOOOOOVED Sheila Hyland when she was on FOX53 when I lived in Pittsburgh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 04:00:29 PM

Welcome wpgh53fan! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 04:01:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 02:15:54 PM

Thats psychotic :o

I went to bed early: 11 AM. I watched the rest of Storm Stories. Then i woke up at 745 this morning.

You went to bed at 11 am? :blink:




:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 04:39:26 PM

You know what I was thinking...? Wouldn't it be something if cfif from tvnewstalk joined Gary's forums?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 04:41:24 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 04:39:26 PM

You know what I was thinking...? Wouldn't it be something if cfif from tvnewstalk joined Gary's forums?

Yeah. I'm sure Gary probably won't let him stay, though. From reading his posts as TVNewsTalk, he does seem like a real :censored:. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 04:45:58 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 04:41:24 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 04:39:26 PM

You know what I was thinking...? Wouldn't it be something if cfif from tvnewstalk joined Gary's forums?

Yeah. I'm sure Gary probably won't let him stay, though. From reading his posts as TVNewsTalk, he does seem like a real :censored:. <_<

Yep. I'm sure Gary would give that :censored: a swift kick in the behind as soon as he registers...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 04:46:17 PM

Oh no, he won't be staying around here. Thefirst time I find him here he's gone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 04:49:25 PM

Quote from: wpgh53fan on July 03, 2007, 04:00:02 PM

...but I just LOOOOOVED Sheila Hyland when she was on FOX53 when I lived in Pittsburgh.

Yeah, she was a great anchor, wasn't she? I watched KDKA every morning when she was free lancing for them last year as a fill in for Keith Jones after his unfortunate car accident. I wish she'd pop back up at another Pgh. station. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 04:53:14 PM

Hi, welcome to the forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 06:46:38 PM

LOL. I got banned from TVNT. What a bunch of losers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wpgh53fan on July 03, 2007, 06:47:19 PM

TOTALLY.

Wait, what's TVNT?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 06:49:14 PM

Uhhh, TVNewsTalk, you know, the site you came here from.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wpgh53fan on July 03, 2007, 06:51:23 PM

Oh, duh. I'm not actually a member there, just a guest.

My favorite member there was wfaa8fan. What a nice dude.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 06:55:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 06:46:38 PM

LOL. I got banned from TVNT. What a bunch of losers.

I had a feeling that they might do that. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 03, 2007, 07:05:40 PM

Yeah, what losers. Try this newer, similar site Gary... it's under better management.

http://www.chromacues.com/forum/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 07:10:40 PM

Gary, what'd you get banned for? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 07:23:33 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 03, 2007, 07:10:40 PM

Gary, what'd you get banned for? :o

To quote the message I got "You are banned because you seem to be here to defend Tyler".

Riiiight. I knew Tyler was a member there. Sure.  :rolleyes:

Tyler, thanks forshowing me that otehr site. Just so there isn't any confusion, I'm not looking for a forum at which to become a full time member. I have this one, TWCC, and teh emulator board. I'm looking for boards at which I might be able get the word out a little about this site, through having people see my sig. Which meansI'll probably register, post for a day or two, and then probably not return (unless I end liking the forum).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 07:27:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 07:23:33 PM

I'm looking for boards at which I might be able get the word out a little about this site, through having people see my sig. Which meansI'll probably register, post for a day or two, and then probably not return (unless I end liking the forum).

Now now Gary, don't go finding forums and spamming them. :no:



LOL J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 07:29:17 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 07:27:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 07:23:33 PM

I'm looking for boards at which I might be able get the word out a little about this site, through having people see my sig. Which meansI'll probably register, post for a day or two, and then probably not return (unless I end liking the forum).

Now now Gary, don't go finding forums and spamming them. :no:



LOL J/K :P

Of course I won't do that. I'll be actively taking part in the forum, so its not spam. The only visible advertisement of this site would be in my sig. And I won't even bother to register at forums where sigs or sig links are not allowed.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 08:18:25 PM

Hi everyone. Good night everyone:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 08:26:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 08:18:25 PM

Hi everyone. Good night everyone:)

Good night? Are you going to bed alreay?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 08:27:47 PM

LOL @ your signature Gil. :lol: :rofl2:

Quote

Good night? Are you going to bed alreay?  Huh?

He tried to go to bed at 5pm, but came back in an hour, and then another hour passed and he went to bed again. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 08:29:22 PM

Quote from: SSS on July 03, 2007, 08:27:47 PM

LOL @ your signature Gil. :lol: :rofl2:

Quote

Good night? Are you going to bed alreay?  Huh?

He tried to go to bed at 5pm, but came back in an hour, and then another hour passed and he went to bed again. :P

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 08:35:05 PM

Yeah i went to bed at 5, woek up an hour later. then i tried to go to sleep again, but now im back because i cant fall asleep :) :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 03, 2007, 09:35:47 PM

Welcome to our newest member, LFMusicFan! :D B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wpgh53fan on July 03, 2007, 10:00:20 PM

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:04:26 PM

Welcome aboard!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:12:04 PM

Hi Gary :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:16:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:12:04 PM

Hi Gary :)

Hi Gil.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:16:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:16:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:12:04 PM

Hi Gary :)

Hi Gil.  :)

How are you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:17:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:16:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:16:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:12:04 PM

Hi Gary :)

Hi Gil.  :)

How are you?

Pretty good. You?

Sorry I haven't been on AIM today. I'll be on in about 20 minutes though...if your still on at that time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:18:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:17:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:16:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 03, 2007, 10:16:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 03, 2007, 10:12:04 PM

Hi Gary :)

Hi Gil.  :)

How are you?

Pretty good. You?

Sorry I haven't been on AIM today. I'll be on in about 20 minutes though...if your still on at that time.

Im good. Yes, i'll still be on :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 09:59:03 AM

Hello? Why isnt anyone here!

Please QUIT IT with the caps. //SSS

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:00:40 AM

I went to bed at 11:30 ast night and woke up just now. WHAT TIME IS IT!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:02:35 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 09:59:03 AM

HELLO!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? WHY ISNT ANYONE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am ;)

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:00:40 AM

I went to bed at 11:30 ast night and woke up just now. WHAT TIME IS IT!!!!!!!!!

Time for you to get a watch. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:06:49 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:02:35 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 09:59:03 AM

HELLO!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? WHY ISNT ANYONE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am ;)

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:00:40 AM

I went to bed at 11:30 ast night and woke up just now. WHAT TIME IS IT!!!!!!!!!

Time for you to get a watch. :P

I have one but i dont know where it is. You wouldnt be able to find anything in my room...
My computer's time is inaccurate!!!!!!  :censored:!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:09:06 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:06:49 AM

I have one but i dont know where it is. You wouldnt be able to find anything in my room...
My computer's time is inaccurate!!!!!!  :censored:!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, turn on internet time synchronization. That works. ;)

Also Gil, I'm tired of having to edit your posts (like I did on your post at 8:59 am CT) because of you using caps. Would you please stop that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:09:37 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:09:06 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:06:49 AM

I have one but i dont know where it is. You wouldnt be able to find anything in my room...
My computer's time is inaccurate!!!!!!  :censored:!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, turn on internet time synchronization. That works. ;)

Also Gil, I'm tired of having to edit your posts (like I did on your post at 8:59 am CT) because of you using caps. Would you please stop that?

I dubnnno.............Get me some coffee and i'll consider..................

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:10:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:09:37 AM

I dubnnno.............

You're going to have to if you want to stay on this board.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:10:50 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:10:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:09:37 AM

I dubnnno.............

You're going to have to if you want to stay on this board.

Oh i like this boards. It such a good litte voars.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:11:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:10:50 AM

Oh i like this boards. It such a good litte voars.

I know you do, Gil. But, you must behave if you want to stay here. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:12:18 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:11:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:10:50 AM

Oh i like this boards. It such a good litte voars.

I know you do, Gil. But, you must behave if you want to stay here. :yes:

Can I think it over?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:13:56 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:12:18 AM

Can I think it over?

Gil, you MUST behave if you're going to be on this board. You can't choose if you want to behave or not, you MUST. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:17:57 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:13:56 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:12:18 AM

Can I think it over?

Gil, you MUST behave if you're going to be on this board. You can't choose if you want to behave or not, you MUST. :yes:

I dont like promising thingsi might not be abel to commit to, but ok.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 04, 2007, 10:26:21 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:17:57 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:13:56 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:12:18 AM

Can I think it over?

Gil, you MUST behave if you're going to be on this board. You can't choose if you want to behave or not, you MUST. :yes:

I dont like promising thingsi might not be abel to commit to, but ok.

I must ask how hard it is to not post in all caps? Sure, I understand if you bump the caps lock button accidentally when you're going for the shift key, but you'll surely notice it before you hit the Post button and fix it, right?

Gil, I'm not an admin, but just quit it with the caps. It doesn't make you look any cooler, or make your post stand out more. In fact it makes you look like an idiot (no offense; I'm not calling you an idiot) when you post in all caps.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:30:11 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 04, 2007, 10:26:21 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:17:57 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:13:56 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:12:18 AM

Can I think it over?

Gil, you MUST behave if you're going to be on this board. You can't choose if you want to behave or not, you MUST. :yes:

I dont like promising thingsi might not be abel to commit to, but ok.

I must ask how hard it is to not post in all caps? Sure, I understand if you bump the caps lock button accidentally when you're going for the shift key, but you'll surely notice it before you hit the Post button and fix it, right?

Gil, I'm not an admin, but just quit it with the caps. It doesn't make you look any cooler, or make your post stand out more. In fact it makes you look like an idiot (no offense; I'm not calling you an idiot) when you post in all caps.

I know,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:40:32 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:30:11 AM

I know,

If you know, why aren't you quitting it with the caps? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:41:37 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:40:32 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:30:11 AM

I know,

If you know, why aren't you quitting it with the caps? :unsure:

Well you dont see my typing in caps right now, do you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:43:48 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:41:37 AM

Well you dont see my typing in caps right now, do you?

You're not, but you didn't earlier. All you need to do is avoid using the caps, but I'm afraid that won't stick for long. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:44:49 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:43:48 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:41:37 AM

Well you dont see my typing in caps right now, do you?

You're not, but you didn't earlier. All you need to do is avoid using the caps, but I'm afraid that won't stick for long. :-\

Why doies everyone think that i cant be good?!?!?!? >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 10:46:47 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:44:49 AM

Why doies everyone think that i cant be good?!?!?!? >:( >:( >:(

I do not think that. You can be good at times, but sometimes your behavior gets annoying. You should use good behavior at ALL times. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:47:09 AM

Quote from: SSS on July 04, 2007, 10:46:47 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 10:44:49 AM

Why doies everyone think that i cant be good?!?!?!? >:( >:( >:(

I do not think that. You can be good at times, but sometimes your behavior gets annoying. You should use good behavior at ALL times. B)

I try.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:38:04 AM

No one talks aeround here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 04, 2007, 11:49:13 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:38:04 AM

No one talks aeround here.

You can't expect people to be here all the time. I'm sure we all have lives outside this forum and the computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:52:36 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 04, 2007, 11:49:13 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:38:04 AM

No one talks aeround here.

You can't expect people to be here all the time. I'm sure we all have lives outside this forum and the computer.

Your right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:52:57 AM

Is anyone doing anyting for the 4th?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 04, 2007, 12:16:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 04, 2007, 11:52:57 AM

Is anyone doing anyting for the 4th?

Going to my grandparents for a cookout and fireworks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 04, 2007, 03:04:45 PM

I doubt I'll be doing anyhting at all today. And it looks like the weather is going to make sure that happens. We're currently under a tornado watch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 03:09:48 PM

Gil, just wondering, how did you get the text under your avatar? :unsure:

EDIT: Figured it out. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on July 04, 2007, 07:42:14 PM

Hey guys, been pretty busy on some forums. I've caught a cold. >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 04, 2007, 07:47:46 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on July 04, 2007, 07:42:14 PM

Hey guys, been pretty busy on some forums. I've caught a cold. >:(

Apparently not this one! I haven't seen you here in awhile!  :P 8)

Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 04, 2007, 07:52:30 PM

I wasnt feeling well earlier.  I took some medicine and it got all better :D :P

I am about to go out for the night!  Excitment. (http://i13.tinypic.com/5xzfmzp.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 07:55:34 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 04, 2007, 07:52:30 PM

([url]http://i13.tinypic.com/5xzfmzp.gif[/url])

That reminds me - I need to go add that emoticon...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 08:20:30 PM

test

EDIT: Looks like the posting problem has been resolved. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 04, 2007, 09:54:16 PM

Test.

EDIT: Ok, looks like the problem has gone away again.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 04, 2007, 09:58:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 04, 2007, 09:54:16 PM

Test.

EDIT: Ok, looks like the problem has gone away again.  :unsure:

Hopefully it'll stay that way. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 04, 2007, 11:09:49 PM

I sure hope so!  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:31:45 AM

Hello. Goodnight/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 12:32:37 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:31:45 AM

Hello. Goodnight/

That was quick. :lol: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:34:40 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 12:32:37 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:31:45 AM

Hello. Goodnight/

That was quick. :lol: :D

>:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:34:59 AM

It looks like a good thing he's not staying around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:49:55 AM

Good morning :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 02:16:04 AM

I just started popping keys off my keyboard to clean it out, and now I can't get the shift key back in right. When I put it in it keeps sticking because it's not picking up the two small spring-loaded thingys on the keyboard.

Edit: Fixed it. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 10:47:24 AM

The perfect keyboard for Gil:

http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/5949/016te8.jpg

:D :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 10:52:25 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 10:47:24 AM

The perfect keyboard for Gil:

[url]http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/5949/016te8.jpg[/url]

:D :p

LOL! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 11:36:17 AM

I don't know what is wrong with my internet, but for the past few weeks it keeps going up and down! :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 05, 2007, 11:39:49 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 11:36:17 AM

I don't know what is wrong with my internet, but for the past few weeks it keeps going up and down! :censored:

I have a similar problem, but it's been going on for much longer. I don't know if anyone noticed, but I often flicker on and off of the online users list because of internet problems.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 11:55:10 AM

I used to have a problem like that and it was being caused by the modem overheating. Make sure your modem isvented in some way-either positioned on its side, or if you sit it flat make sure you sit it on something like a desk or table and not the floor.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 11:57:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 11:55:10 AM

I used to have a problem like that and it was being caused by the modem overheating. Make sure your modem isvented in some way-either positioned on its side, or if you sit it flat make sure you sit it on something like a desk or table and not the floor.

My router is on the table, so that's not the problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:03:15 PM

Then the next thing to suspect would be the ethernet cable(s). Of course the only way you can test these though is if you happen to have a spare lying around somewhere.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:16:43 PM

Usually once a week, i unplug (power cords) everything. ROuter, Modem, other router, etc. Let them cool off for about 15 minutes, plug em back in, and everything runs a lot smoother.

Also check eithernet cables. It could be a problem with your ISP as well.

Speaking of keyboards, I am going to buy one of those really cool overpriced Apple keyboards :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:53:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:16:43 PM

Usually once a week, i unplug (power cords) everything. ROuter, Modem, other router, etc. Let them cool off for about 15 minutes, plug em back in, and everything runs a lot smoother.

Also check eithernet cables. It could be a problem with your ISP as well.

Speaking of keyboards, I am going to buy one of those really cool overpriced Apple keyboards :D

I've covered ethernet cables, and my next step was to suggest calling the ISP. Your first piece of advice is good though.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:56:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:53:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:16:43 PM

Usually once a week, i unplug (power cords) everything. ROuter, Modem, other router, etc. Let them cool off for about 15 minutes, plug em back in, and everything runs a lot smoother.

Also check eithernet cables. It could be a problem with your ISP as well.

Speaking of keyboards, I am going to buy one of those really cool overpriced Apple keyboards :D

I've covered ethernet cables, and my next step was to suggest calling the ISP. Your first piece of advice is good though.  :P

Ooops. Sorry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on July 05, 2007, 01:03:51 PM

Hello guys.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 01:04:58 PM

Hi Jason!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:08:05 PM

Hi Jason

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 01:10:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:53:00 PM

I've covered ethernet cables, and my next step was to suggest calling the ISP. Your first piece of advice is good though.  :P

Pretty much every time my mom picks up the phone (or starts calling the ISP), the internet usually comes back up. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:11:07 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 01:10:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:53:00 PM

I've covered ethernet cables, and my next step was to suggest calling the ISP. Your first piece of advice is good though.  :P

Pretty much every time my mom picks up the phone (or starts calling the ISP), the internet usually comes back up. :rolleyes:

Is it DSL or Dial-Up?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 01:12:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:11:07 PM

Is it DSL or Dial-Up?

DSL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on July 05, 2007, 01:13:35 PM

Stephen, I just noticed you have the same avatar and the same signature almost as on TWCC. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 01:14:56 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on July 05, 2007, 01:13:35 PM

Stephen, I just noticed you have the same avatar and the same signature almost as on TWCC. :lol:

I know that, I'm not blind ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:20:38 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 01:12:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:11:07 PM

Is it DSL or Dial-Up?

DSL.

Maybe thats why

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 01:22:40 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:20:38 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 01:12:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:11:07 PM

Is it DSL or Dial-Up?

DSL.

Maybe thats why

That's got nothing to do with it. I have DSL and don't have that problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:30:14 PM

Well i dunno. I don't have DSL, I have Cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:31:55 PM

Wow we already have over 45 pages in this thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 01:48:16 PM

Yea, real funny Jason..  :huh: :crazy:

Anyways.. I get my license today at 3:00 :dancing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 01:51:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 01:48:16 PM

Yea, real funny Jason..  :huh: :crazy:

Anyways.. I get my license today at 3:00 :dancing:

Gun licence? Motorcycle license? Semi-truck license? drivers license? smokers license?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 02:07:28 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 01:48:16 PM

Yea, real funny Jason..  :huh: :crazy:

Anyways.. I get my license today at 3:00 :dancing:

STAY OFF THE ROAD!!!  :D :D :rofl2:

Just kidding!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 02:09:25 PM

Or, Don't drive within 60 miles of him :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 02:32:03 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 01:48:16 PM

Anyways.. I get my license today at 3:00 :dancing:

Kyle, the keycode for that smiley is :dance*: (without the asterisk). ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 04:08:21 PM

Is anyone other than me seeing Thunder's name in italics? Why is that?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 04:42:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 04:08:21 PM

Is anyone other than me seeing Thunder's name in italics? Why is that?  :huh:

I have been too. I don't know why, though. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 05:39:51 PM

oh well.

I am actually not that bad of a driver if i may say so myself :D 

I just need to pay attention to speed  :-[

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 05, 2007, 05:44:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 04:08:21 PM

Is anyone other than me seeing Thunder's name in italics? Why is that?  :huh:

I'm not seeing my name in italics :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 05:45:57 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 05:39:51 PM

oh well.

I am actually not that bad of a driver if i may say so myself :D 

I just need to pay attention to speed  :-[

Doesnt everyone? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 05:46:10 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 05, 2007, 05:44:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 04:08:21 PM

Is anyone other than me seeing Thunder's name in italics? Why is that?  :huh:

I'm not seeing my name in italics :huh:

Neither am I.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 05:57:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 05, 2007, 05:44:46 PM

I'm not seeing my name in italics :huh:

We mean in the online list. Do you see your name in italics on the online list? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:09:54 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 05, 2007, 05:39:51 PM

oh well.

I am actually not that bad of a driver if i may say so myself :D 

I just need to pay attention to speed  :-[

All teens come equipped with a lead foot.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 06:25:51 PM

Gary's right. There is an option that does not come with that, but it costs $2,000 extra :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 06:49:28 PM

My internet STILL is going down, no matter what I do to try and fix it! :angry:  :censored: This is really getting annoying <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:51:48 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 06:49:28 PM

My internet STILL is going down, no matter what I do to try and fix it! :angry:  :censored: This is really getting annoying <_<

I would definitley get in touch with your ISP then. It should NOT be doing that. There could be a problem with the wiring in your house or something. Or there may be some kind of interference.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 06:53:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:51:48 PM

I would definitley get in touch with your ISP then. It should NOT be doing that. There could be a problem with the wiring in your house or something. Or there may be some kind of interference.

That's what my mom has done, and yesterday, she called, and they said they were fixing a power outage in the area, and they told her what we needed to do (with the router and the computers) to fix it. Of course, we did that, and it didn't work. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 06:56:52 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 06:53:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:51:48 PM

I would definitley get in touch with your ISP then. It should NOT be doing that. There could be a problem with the wiring in your house or something. Or there may be some kind of interference.

That's what my mom has done, and yesterday, she called, and they said they were fixing a power outage in the area, and they told her what we needed to do (with the router and the computers) to fix it. Of course, we did that, and it didn't work. :rolleyes:

Well then call them again and tell them that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 06:58:09 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 06:56:52 PM

Well then call them again and tell them that.

Well, my internet right now has been working good for the past 5-10 minutes. If it continues going down I'm sure my mom will call. I wish this gets fixed soon because I'm getting  :censored: off about this. >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:58:34 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 06:53:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:51:48 PM

I would definitley get in touch with your ISP then. It should NOT be doing that. There could be a problem with the wiring in your house or something. Or there may be some kind of interference.

That's what my mom has done, and yesterday, she called, and they said they were fixing a power outage in the area, and they told her what we needed to do (with the router and the computers) to fix it. Of course, we did that, and it didn't work. :rolleyes:

They probably told you to do something like power cycle the modem and/or router right? The problem your having won't ever be solved by doing things like that. You've got to tell them that they NEED to send someone out IMMEDIATELY because you've taken all the troubleshooting steps you possibly can and the problem isn't stopping.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 07:00:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:58:34 PM

They probably told you to do something like power cycle the modem and/or router right? The problem your having won't ever be solved by doing things like that. You've got to tell them that they NEED to send someone out IMMEDIATELY because you've taken all the troubleshooting steps you possibly can and the problem isn't stopping.

No, what they told us to do is to power down the modem, shut down all of the computers for 10 minutes, turn the computers back on again, then after they're on power back on the modem. Right now it appears my internet is working good, and *hopefully* it stays that way. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 07:02:59 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 07:00:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 06:58:34 PM

They probably told you to do something like power cycle the modem and/or router right? The problem your having won't ever be solved by doing things like that. You've got to tell them that they NEED to send someone out IMMEDIATELY because you've taken all the troubleshooting steps you possibly can and the problem isn't stopping.

No, what they told us to do is to power down the modem, shut down all of the computers for 10 minutes, turn the computers back on again, then after they're on power back on the modem. Right now it appears my internet is working good, and *hopefully* it stays that way. :)

I hope it does, but I'll be surprised if it does.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Mine too. It's called an S-Video port. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 07:57:18 PM

My brother has a TV hooked up to his computer. Pretty nifty.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:00:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Mine too. It's called an S-Video port. :D

'No, it has aq built in VGA port. A lot of newer LCD TVs have this feature like mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:00:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Mine too. It's called an S-Video port. :D

'No, it has aq built in VGA port. A lot of newer LCD TVs have this feature like mine.

Oh yeah, my LCD TV has one of those too. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:03:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:00:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Mine too. It's called an S-Video port. :D

'No, it has aq built in VGA port. A lot of newer LCD TVs have this feature like mine.

Oh yeah, my LCD TV has one of those too. :D

IIRC, don't we haev the exact same LCD TV? :D I believe we had a discussion about this a while back :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:03:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:00:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Mine too. It's called an S-Video port. :D

'No, it has aq built in VGA port. A lot of newer LCD TVs have this feature like mine.

Oh yeah, my LCD TV has one of those too. :D

IIRC, don't we haev the exact same LCD TV? :D I believe we had a discussion about this a while back :D

Yeah, I think so. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:09:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:03:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 08:00:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 07:48:04 PM

My TV has an option to hook up a computer to it. how fun.

Mine too. It's called an S-Video port. :D

'No, it has aq built in VGA port. A lot of newer LCD TVs have this feature like mine.

Oh yeah, my LCD TV has one of those too. :D

IIRC, don't we haev the exact same LCD TV? :D I believe we had a discussion about this a while back :D

Yeah, I think so. 8)

:lol: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:05:29 PM

Im so bored.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 09:50:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:05:29 PM

Im so bored.

Hi So Bored! How are you? B)


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:53:54 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:50:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:05:29 PM

Im so bored.

Hi Bored! How are you? B)


:P

No, that only works if the only words are "I'm *blank*" But i said "I'm so bored" so it doesnt work. Hate to burst your little bublr, yhere.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 09:54:53 PM

Fixed :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:54:53 PM

Fixed :P

*annoyed shudder*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 05, 2007, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

*annoyed shudder*

LOL. :lol: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

*annoyed shudder*

LOL. :lol: :D

Take a moment to look at my signature.... :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 10:48:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

*annoyed shudder*

LOL. :lol: :D

Take a moment to look at my signature.... :D

Sorry, I though your sig was supposed to be a self-reminder not to act stupid.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:59:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 10:48:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

*annoyed shudder*

LOL. :lol: :D

Take a moment to look at my signature.... :D

Sorry, I though your sig was supposed to be a self-reminder not to act stupid.  :D

No, its a warning for everyone else .:)Wd

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 11:00:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:59:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 10:48:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

*annoyed shudder*

LOL. :lol: :D

Take a moment to look at my signature.... :D

Sorry, I though your sig was supposed to be a self-reminder not to act stupid.  :D

No, its a warning for everyone else .:)Wd

Unfortunately I don't think we're the ones who need it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 11:01:49 PM

On a different note, we now have over 2000 posts!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 11:20:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 11:00:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:59:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 10:48:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 09:58:32 PM

*annoyed shudder*

LOL. :lol: :D

Take a moment to look at my signature.... :D

Sorry, I though your sig was supposed to be a self-reminder not to act stupid.  :D

No, its a warning for everyone else .:)Wd

Unfortunately I don't think we're the ones who need it.

Me either. I'm not stupid, I'm just stupid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 02:51:20 PM

Hello everyone. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 07, 2007, 04:43:19 PM

Today is 07/07/07.

Today is my mom's birthday
Today is my 2 Year anniversary at TWC Classics (if I was there)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 05:13:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 07, 2007, 04:43:19 PM

Today is 07/07/07.

Today is my mom's birthday
Today is my 2 Year anniversary at TWC Classics (if I was there)

I've forgotten when my anniversary at TWCC would be. But it would be my fifth. I've been there since 2002, when it was still called Matt's Guide and when the forum only had about 30 members.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 05:51:45 PM

Welcome to our newest member, vxdriveumildxv!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 07, 2007, 07:04:16 PM

Wow, this glow feature is cool!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 07:05:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 07, 2007, 07:04:16 PM

Wow, this glow feature is cool!

I don't see your text glowing, I just see a green background behind your text. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 07, 2007, 07:18:58 PM

Hello everyone!  I've been away from the forums lately.  I'm vacationing in the upper peninsula of Michigan!  Very beautiful scenery, and quite a bit of Canadian accents :).

Anyway, here is a picture of beautiful Lake Superior :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 07:42:42 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 07, 2007, 07:18:58 PM

Hello everyone!  I've been away from the forums lately.  I'm vacationing in the upper peninsula of Michigan!  Very beautiful scenery, and quite a bit of Canadian accents :).

Anyway, here is a picture of beautiful Lake Superior :)

EDIT: I guess there's a problem with attachments then?  I get an error that states "The attachments upload directory is not writable. Your attachment or avatar cannot be saved."

You can upload that picture to Imageshack.us until the attachment issue gets fixed. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 08:10:30 PM

Alright, the upload problem SHOULD be fixed now. Of course, if its not, let me know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 08:18:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 08:10:30 PM

Alright, the upload problem SHOULD be fixed now. Of course, if its not, let me know.

It's fixed. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 09:31:03 PM

Good. I've fixed two problems tonight. I hope there are no more!!  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 09:55:05 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 09:31:03 PM

Good. I've fixed two problems tonight. I hope there are no more!!  :D 8)

Nope, I see a spill in the video section! :o


J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 07, 2007, 09:59:50 PM

Nice picture, Dan :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 11:01:29 PM

Very beautiful pic Dan!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 11:05:59 PM

What picture? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 11:14:57 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 07, 2007, 11:05:59 PM

What picture? :huh:

You don't see the one in his post above?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 07, 2007, 11:17:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2007, 11:14:57 PM

You don't see the one in his post above?  :huh:

Oh, now I see it. I guess I must be blind. :rolleyes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 07, 2007, 11:37:35 PM

Thanks guys :)

You can always use that as your desktop wallpaper as a never-ending reminder of the one and only, Concentric Eyewall :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:06:39 AM

Looks as though Felipe may be browsing the forums. One of our guests IP's originates from Santiago, Chile.  :ermm:

I just love being able to trace IP's with the click of the mouse! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:08:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:06:39 AM

Looks as though Felipe may be browsing the forums. One of our guests IP's originates from Santiago, Chile.  :ermm:

If he joins, he's going to be banned right on the spot, no questions asked. :yes:

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I just love being able to trace IP's with the click of the mouse!

So do I. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:09:51 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:08:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:06:39 AM

Looks as though Felipe may be browsing the forums. One of our guests IP's originates from Santiago, Chile.  :ermm:

If he joins, he's going to be banned right on the spot, no questions asked. :yes:

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I just love being able to trace IP's with the click of the mouse!

So do I. :D

Absolutley. I have no tolerance left for him.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:10:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:06:39 AM

Looks as though Felipe may be browsing the forums. One of our guests IP's originates from Santiago, Chile.  :ermm:

I just love being able to trace IP's with the click of the mouse! :D

Yreah, pretty much all forum software has that capability, fortunately B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:12:46 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:10:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:06:39 AM

Looks as though Felipe may be browsing the forums. One of our guests IP's originates from Santiago, Chile.  :ermm:

I just love being able to trace IP's with the click of the mouse! :D

Yreah, pretty much all forum software has that capability, fortunately B)

I think its a must-have. I think the administrator(s) have every right to know more about a guest if they so choose. On some forums, ours being one of them, its absolutley necessary to be able to get information about your guests, in order to keep out unwanted ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:13:35 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:12:46 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:10:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:06:39 AM

Looks as though Felipe may be browsing the forums. One of our guests IP's originates from Santiago, Chile.  :ermm:

I just love being able to trace IP's with the click of the mouse! :D

Yreah, pretty much all forum software has that capability, fortunately B)

I think its a must-have. I think the administrator(s) have every right to know more about a guest if they so choose. On some forums, ours being one of them, its absolutley necessary to be able to get information about your guests, in order to keep out unwanted ones.

exactly.;;

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:15:09 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 07, 2007, 07:05:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 07, 2007, 07:04:16 PM

Wow, this glow feature is cool!

I don't see your text glowing, I just see a green background behind your text. :unsure:

Same here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:17:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:12:46 AM

I think its a must-have. I think the administrator(s) have every right to know more about a guest if they so choose. On some forums, ours being one of them, its absolutley necessary to be able to get information about your guests, in order to keep out unwanted ones.

Agreed. We have to maintain order on the forums so that we don't get trouble making individuals hiding under different identities. IMO, forums (like TWCMB) that have admins that don't seem to care about the trouble makers are a big turnoff from joining the board because the board is not being run as well as a forum should. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:19:05 AM

speaking of TWCMB, when I came back there in March, i was immediately insulted and disrespected from people who I didnt know and who didnt know me. I reported it to the head of TWC. They did nothing  :rolleyes:

I was going to file a lawsuit. Never panned  out :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:21:03 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:19:05 AM

I was going to file a lawsuit. Never panned  out :D :P

Well, you're too late to do that now, Gil. The TWCMB is gone. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:21:41 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:17:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:12:46 AM

I think its a must-have. I think the administrator(s) have every right to know more about a guest if they so choose. On some forums, ours being one of them, its absolutley necessary to be able to get information about your guests, in order to keep out unwanted ones.

Agreed. We have to maintain order on the forums so that we don't get trouble making individuals hiding under different identities. IMO, forums (like TWCMB) that have admins that don't seem to care about the trouble makers are a big turnoff from joining the board because the board is not being run as well as a forum should. :no:

Yep. I've seen forums that have been over-run by spam bots and trolls, and there are no admins anywhere in sight. That is indeed a big turn-off for joining any forum. I wouldn't join that kind of forum.

We need to keep these forums free of trolls and such, and I feel that Gary and Stephen have done a great job administrating these forums so far. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:22:02 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:21:03 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:19:05 AM

I was going to file a lawsuit. Never panned  out :D :P

Well, you're too late to do that now, Gil. The TWCMB is gone. :D

Yeah. I coulda won big. then I would be able to buy the $3,000 MacBook Pro i've been wanting :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:22:26 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:21:41 AM

We need to keep these forums free of trolls and such, and I feel that Gary and Stephen have done a great job administrating these forums so far. :)

I agree :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:24:37 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:17:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:12:46 AM

I think its a must-have. I think the administrator(s) have every right to know more about a guest if they so choose. On some forums, ours being one of them, its absolutley necessary to be able to get information about your guests, in order to keep out unwanted ones.

Agreed. We have to maintain order on the forums so that we don't get trouble making individuals hiding under different identities. IMO, forums (like TWCMB) that have admins that don't seem to care about the trouble makers are a big turnoff from joining the board because the board is not being run as well as a forum should. :no:

I agree. If I was the admin there I would've done everything in my power to maintain order (and to keep certain individuals out). Frankly, I don't think the admins did nearly as much as they could have (with the exception, perhaps of Bill, or WxHelp as he was known). For example, they could have made the board unviewable to guests. I applauded when Matt did that over at TWCC, and should we start having problems here I won't think twice about doing it. And another thing I would've done was to ban the entire range of IP's that Felipe was assigned. What I mean is, most IP's have a range of IP's from which they issue IP's to their users. This might be, for example 72.00.00.00 to 72.99.99.999. I would have banned the entire range of IP's used by Felipe's ISP. Sure, no one else using that IP would have been able to join, but that seems like a relatively small loss to take. 

Thanks Billy and Gil for your compliments. It means alot to know that our members feel we are doing a good job.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:25:32 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:21:41 AM

We need to keep these forums free of trolls and such, and I feel that Gary and Stephen have done a great job administrating these forums so far. :)

Thanks. B) I assure you that Gary and I will keep this forum ran smoothly. It's always necessary to do that to have a good community. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:27:26 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:25:32 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:21:41 AM

We need to keep these forums free of trolls and such, and I feel that Gary and Stephen have done a great job administrating these forums so far. :)

Thanks. B) I assure you that Gary and I will keep this forum ran smoothly. It's always necessary to do that to have a good community. :yes:

Agreed.

Also, I believe in running message boards democratically. That means that I think that members should have an opinion too. If you have any suggestions, or know of any way we could do things better, never hesitate to say something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:28:04 AM

Gary, I dont know aobut that. My IP started out as 67.xxx.xxx.xxx to 24.xxx.xx.xxx to 71.xx.xxx.xxx

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:29:41 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:27:26 AM

Also, I believe in running message boards democratically. That means that I think that members should have an opinion too. If you have any suggestions, or know of any way we could do things better, never hesitate to say something.

Same here. When running a forum you need to let your members have a say in what you do. You do need to have on the board what you'd like, but at the same time, have the content that your members would like to have as well. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:32:57 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:28:04 AM

Gary, I dont know aobut that. My IP started out as 67.xxx.xxx.xxx to 24.xxx.xx.xxx to 71.xx.xxx.xxx

That's actually pretty unusual. Most ISP's (that I know of) have a range ofIP's from which they issue IP's to their users. I've personally NEVER seen someon's IP jump around like that....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:35:00 AM

Well, COmcast being the internet leader that it is, probably owns half of the IPs out there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:37:59 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:35:00 AM

Well, COmcast being the internet leader that it is, probably owns half of the IPs out there.

Actually, that title goes to AOL. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:38:18 AM

My IP address has stayed the same ever since I switched ISPs several years ago, even when I got a new router (a wireless one).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:38:26 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:37:59 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:35:00 AM

Well, COmcast being the internet leader that it is, probably owns half of the IPs out there.

Actually, that title goes to AOL. :yes:

Really? Is AOL still around?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:38:48 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:38:18 AM

My IP address has stayed the same ever since I switched ISPs several years ago, even when I got a new router (a wireless one).

You must have a static IP. if thats the case, then I envy you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:39:43 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:38:26 AM

Really? Is AOL still around?

AOL is still around. It sucks nowadays, though. <_<

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You must have a static IP. if thats the case, then I envy you.

That probably is the case.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:40:17 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:39:43 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:38:26 AM

Really? Is AOL still around?

AOL is still around. It sucks nowadays, though. <_<

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You must have a static IP. if thats the case, then I envy you.

That probably is the case.

AOL sucked ever since it started.

Wow, thats awesome! (that you have a statis IP)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:40:42 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:38:26 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:37:59 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:35:00 AM

Well, COmcast being the internet leader that it is, probably owns half of the IPs out there.

Actually, that title goes to AOL. :yes:

Really? Is AOL still around?

Yes. As much as I hate to admit it, it is.

And yes, if his IP has stayed the same, then it is static.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:41:31 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:40:42 AM

And yes, if his IP has stayed the same, then it is static.

Well maybe it just hasnt changed in a while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:42:08 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:41:31 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:40:42 AM

And yes, if his IP has stayed the same, then it is static.

Well maybe it just hasnt changed in a while.

That's probably not the case.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:42:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:42:08 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:41:31 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:40:42 AM

And yes, if his IP has stayed the same, then it is static.

Well maybe it just hasnt changed in a while.

That's probably not the case.

Ya never know. mine stayed the same for well over a year a couple times. Stranger things have happened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:42:57 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:41:31 AM

Well maybe it just hasnt changed in a while.

Doubt it. I don't think my IP would stay the same for this long.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:43:41 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:42:57 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:41:31 AM

Well maybe it just hasnt changed in a while.

Doubt it. I don't think my IP would stay the same for this long.

Yeah. I wish I could get a static IP, but you wouldnt believe how much Comcast would charge... I'll jsut get a custom DNS service.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:44:09 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:42:57 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:41:31 AM

Well maybe it just hasnt changed in a while.

Doubt it. I don't think my IP would stay the same for this long.

Me neither. SOMETHING over that three year period would have changed it at some point if it were a dynamic IP.

What ISP do you have?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:45:27 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:43:41 AM

you wouldnt believe how much Comcast would charge.

How much? :unsure:

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What ISP do you have?

BellSouth. You probably don't know about it since obviously it's a southern company ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:46:18 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:45:27 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:43:41 AM

you wouldnt believe how much Comcast would charge.

How much? :unsure:

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What ISP do you have?

BellSouth. You probably don't know about it since obviously it's a southern company ;)

No, I don't know much about it, but since its a DSL service, its safe to say for sure that you do indeed have a static IP.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:46:27 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:45:27 AM

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What ISP do you have?

BellSouth. You probably don't know about it since obviously it's a southern company ;)

I'm assuiming its a devision of Bell. (:P) Is Bell still around?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:47:39 AM

In some regions yes it is.

On a different note, I was just looking at our newest members profile, and it turns out that I know him! He's Justin Matherne, my co-admin from the Proboards incarnation of this forum!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:48:40 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:46:18 AM

No, I don't know much about it, but since its a DSL service, its safe to say for sure that you do indeed have a static IP.

Probably.

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I'm assuiming its a devision of Bell. () Is Bell still around?

See for yourself at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BellSouth ;)

BellSouth merged with AT&T late last year.

Quote

On a different note, I was just looking at our newest members profile, and it turns out that I know him! He's Justin Matherne, my co-admin from the Proboards incarnation of this forum! 

Cool! B) Welcome, Justin. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:50:09 AM

So yes, it is a division of Bell. My dad used to work at Bell for several years, then the wholy thingy happened and he worked at AT&T for 28 years, then AT7Ts stock market crashed and stuff, and he got
laid off. oh well. lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:52:44 AM

Welcome to the forums, Justin. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:53:00 AM

Whose Justin?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 12:53:40 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:53:00 AM

Whose Justin?

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 12:47:39 AM

On a different note, I was just looking at our newest members profile, and it turns out that I know him! He's Justin Matherne, my co-admin from the Proboards incarnation of this forum!  8)

;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:53:52 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:53:00 AM

Whose Justin?

The co-admin at Gary's old Proboards TWC Today forum. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:54:32 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:53:52 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:53:00 AM

Whose Justin?

The co-admin at Gary's old Proboards TWC Today forum. ;)

No idea who he is

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:55:20 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:54:32 AM

No idea who he is

Well, if you weren't at the TWC Today Proboards forum, of course you wouldn't know. ;) I don't know him too well either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:00:00 AM

Yeah Gil I wouldn't expect you to know him. (but I'm not suprised that you put your two cents in anyway).  Or Stepehen either. You guys weren't even members at the Proboards forum, were you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 01:01:54 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:00:00 AM

Yeah Gil I wouldn't expect you to know him. (but I'm not suprised that you put your two cents in anyway).  Or Stepehen either. You guys weren't even members at the Proboards forum, were you?

Nope. I actually discovered your Proboards forum a while back (a way long time before you started the actual TWC Today site and before Chazz chose to leave TWCC), but I never did get around to registering.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:03:13 AM

I didn't think you were a member.

Come to think of it, I don't think Billy was either until very late.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 01:04:14 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:03:13 AM

I didn't think you were a member.

Come to think of it, I don't think Billy was either until very late.

Yeah, I believe Billy registered there at your Proboard close to when the IPB 2.2.2 board opened up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 01:22:32 AM

:yawn: I'm going to bed. Good night. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 01:24:08 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 01:04:14 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:03:13 AM

I didn't think you were a member.

Come to think of it, I don't think Billy was either until very late.

Yeah, I believe Billy registered there at your Proboard close to when the IPB 2.2.2 board opened up.

Nope. I never registered at Gary's Proboard forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:26:36 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 01:24:08 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 01:04:14 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:03:13 AM

I didn't think you were a member.

Come to think of it, I don't think Billy was either until very late.

Yeah, I believe Billy registered there at your Proboard close to when the IPB 2.2.2 board opened up.

Nope. I never registered at Gary's Proboard forum.

Yes you did. Your in the members list. :yes:

Good night Stephen!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 01:36:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:26:36 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 01:24:08 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 01:04:14 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:03:13 AM

I didn't think you were a member.

Come to think of it, I don't think Billy was either until very late.

Yeah, I believe Billy registered there at your Proboard close to when the IPB 2.2.2 board opened up.

Nope. I never registered at Gary's Proboard forum.

Yes you did. Your in the members list. :yes:

Hmm, wow, I didn't think I did, but not that I see the forums, I do remember registering. I think I registered right before you moved to IPB.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 01:41:30 AM

*pretends to be Gil*

Good morning :)

:P

Quote

Hmm, wow, I didn't think I did, but not that I see the forums, I do remember registering. I think I registered right before you moved to IPB.

Suffering from amnesia, are we? ;) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 01:46:22 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 01:41:30 AM

Quote

Hmm, wow, I didn't think I did, but not that I see the forums, I do remember registering. I think I registered right before you moved to IPB.

Suffering from amnesia, are we? ;) :P

Probably. I've had a long day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:51:49 AM

LOL. Stephen, your hilarious. Unfortunately, Gil probably won't think so when he sees that.  :D

No big deal Billy. We all have days like that. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 01:54:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:51:49 AM

LOL. Stephen, your hilarious. Unfortunately, Gil probably won't think so when he sees that.  :D

He hardly ever thinks I'm funny :rolleyes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:59:54 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 01:54:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:51:49 AM

LOL. Stephen, your hilarious. Unfortunately, Gil probably won't think so when he sees that.  :D

He hardly ever thinks I'm funny :rolleyes: :P

He doesn't think that any joke on him is funny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on July 08, 2007, 11:46:55 AM

Hello everyone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:52:42 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 01:00:00 AM

Yeah Gil I wouldn't expect you to know him. (but I'm not suprised that you put your two cents in anyway).  Or Stepehen either. You guys weren't even members at the Proboards forum, were you?

I was a member there...


"A record late sleeping was reached today of 10:43 AM, breaking the old record
of 10:22 AM set on Jan 1, 2003"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on July 08, 2007, 12:00:16 PM

I joined the Proboards one right before Gary switched.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:18:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:52:42 AM

I was a member there...

You were? I don't see your name on the member list on that board... :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 12:23:41 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:18:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:52:42 AM

I was a member there...

You were? I don't see your name on the member list on that board... :huh:

I Find it boring and annoying to use the same username on every board. I used different screenames
on almost all the boards i'm a member of. I dont remember what the Proboards one was.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 12:32:29 PM

I found his username on the old Proboards one: trammell1fan. How could you forget that he was signed up at your Proboard, Gary? You made the welcome topic for him. :P http://weatherchannel.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1156651540

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 06:05:07 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 12:32:29 PM

I found his username on the old Proboards one: trammell1fan. How could you forget that he was signed up at your Proboard, Gary? You made the welcome topic for him. :P [url]http://weatherchannel.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1156651540[/url]

Who knows. I welcome all my members, so its not like he sticks out in my mind more or anything.

BTW, I think using different screenames everywhere is kinda dumb. More to remember. If all your screennames and passwords are universal, you'll never have to worry about forgetting it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 06:37:36 PM

Welcome to the board, weatherfan11! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2007, 06:38:58 PM

Welcome weatherfan11. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 07:19:23 PM

Welcome aboard weatherfan!!! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 07:28:01 PM

That username sounds familar....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 07:30:02 PM

What do you mean? He's a member at TWCC. Otherwise, I've never seen him before.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 07:31:03 PM

,aybe thatzs it. I wonder if he was part of TWCMB...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 07:31:48 PM

Hmmmm....I suppose its possible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:04:50 PM

Wrong thread.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 08:05:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:04:50 PM

Wrong thread.  :D

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you move that for me? ???? Now i feel like an idiot!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:07:14 PM

There doesn't seem to be a way to move it. I can delete it if you want, and you can repost in the correct thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 08:07:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:07:14 PM

There doesn't seem to be a way to move it. I can delete it if you want, and you can repost in the correct thread.

Do it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:08:08 PM

Done.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 08:08:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:08:08 PM

Done.  8)

Thanks :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 08:22:16 PM

Ahhhh!!!! We're being attacked by search engine spiders!!! :D :rofl2:

Well, not really. But all 30 guests are indeed spiders. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 09:09:38 PM

What was Gil's post in here about? :unsure:

Quote

Ahhhh!!!! We're being attacked by search engine spiders!!!

Do you happen to have arachnophobia, by any chance? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 09:13:28 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 09:09:38 PM

What was Gil's post in here about? :unsure:

Quote

Ahhhh!!!! We're being attacked by search engine spiders!!!

Do you happen to have arachnophobia, by any chance? :P

He accidentally posted what he ate today in here instead of in that thread.

LOL.  I don't know about arachnophobia, but I sure do hate spiders (real ones that is!)! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 09:15:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 09:13:28 PM

LOL.  I don't know about arachnophobia, but I sure do hate spiders (real ones that is!)! :yes:

Once, there was a spider hanging down from my ceiling fan blade, over my head. :o It was a tiny spider, thankfully. If it was huge, I probably would've freaked out! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 09:32:15 PM

I hate spiders too. The other day, I went into the bathroom to brush my teeth, and right as i was walking out, there was this huge spider on the wall, no more than 3 inches from my face! I almost screemed, but it was 1 Am and my parents were asleep.

:D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2007, 09:59:44 PM

Spiders don't scare me. It's snakes that totally freak me out! I'm absolutely TERRIFIED of snakes! :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 10:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2007, 09:59:44 PM

Spiders don't scare me. It's snakes that totally freak me out! I'm absolutely TERRIFIED of snakes! :unsure:

Yeah I hate snakes too. I'm not quite TERRIFIED of them, but they certainly do freak me out.  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 10:28:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 10:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2007, 09:59:44 PM

Spiders don't scare me. It's snakes that totally freak me out! I'm absolutely TERRIFIED of snakes! :unsure:

Yeah I hate snakes too. I'm not quite TERRIFIED of them, but they certainly do freak me out.  :ph34r:

Me too. although i can honestly say ive only seens a snake once in person. We dont get snakes here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 10:39:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 10:28:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 10:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2007, 09:59:44 PM

Spiders don't scare me. It's snakes that totally freak me out! I'm absolutely TERRIFIED of snakes! :unsure:

Yeah I hate snakes too. I'm not quite TERRIFIED of them, but they certainly do freak me out.  :ph34r:

Me too. although i can honestly say ive only seens a snake once in person. We dont get snakes here.

Being a fisherman I see snakes quite frequently. We have a lot of water moccasins and other water snakes around here (mostly non-poisonous) and pretty much every time I go fishing I spot a snake swimming through the water.  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:07:30 PM

I never spot anything like that around here, and i go fishing quite a bit. weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 11:08:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:07:30 PM

I never spot anything like that around here, and i go fishing quite a bit. weird.

Same here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:10:27 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 11:08:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:07:30 PM

I never spot anything like that around here, and i go fishing quite a bit. weird.

Same here.

I'm surprised that you don't spot them. I would've thought there'd be alot more snakes down south then there are here. I'm not surprised that you don't see them Gil. The midwest isn't exactly known for its snakes. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:11:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:10:27 PM

I'm not surprised that you don't see them Gil. The midwest isn't exactly known for its snakes. :no:

The midwest isn't known for anything :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:12:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:11:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:10:27 PM

I'm not surprised that you don't see them Gil. The midwest isn't exactly known for its snakes. :no:

The midwest isn't known for anything :no:

Its known for its severe weather. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:13:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:12:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:11:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:10:27 PM

I'm not surprised that you don't see them Gil. The midwest isn't exactly known for its snakes. :no:

The midwest isn't known for anything :no:

Its known for its severe weather. :yes:

True. other than that, its known for rednecks. *shudder* I dont belong here... :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 08, 2007, 11:15:25 PM

Speaking of sea creatures, one time (I think it was before Hurricane Ivan), I almost stepped on a stingray at the beach! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:15:47 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 11:15:25 PM

Speaking of sea creatures, one time (I think it was before Hurricane Ivan), I almost stepped on a stingray at the beach! :o

Really? wow that would suck if you died.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2007, 11:18:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 08, 2007, 11:15:47 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 08, 2007, 11:15:25 PM

Speaking of sea creatures, one time (I think it was before Hurricane Ivan), I almost stepped on a stingray at the beach! :o

Really? wow that would suck if you died.

Yeah it would. I imagine it would be mighty painful. I've almost stepped on jellyfish a few times, but I don't think I've ever crossed paths with a stingray. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:04:34 AM

I was a member at your Proboards forum, Gary, for like 5 minutes.  Frankly, it was crap.

LOL, that's not meant to be a personal attack or anything, but this board/website is much better compared to that hodgepodge :P

I've seen a live snake in Chicago once, of all the years that I have been living.

Yes, Gary, the Midwest is known for it's severe weather.  Well, except for the stupid anti-severe weather bubble that hovers Chicago.  As a matter of fact, I was in upper Michigan last week, and there was tons of storms in Wisconsin.  Soon after, when I left upper Michigan, there was tons of storms in upper Michigan.  I swear, the severe weather just runs away from me  <_<

Sorry about switching subjects constantly on this thread.  If a few people would just shut up once in a while, I wouldn't have to read 5 pages of babbling after missing one day on TWCToday. :P :P :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:07:55 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:04:34 AM

I was a member at your Proboards forum, Gary, for like 5 minutes.  Frankly, it was crap.

LOL, that's not meant to be a personal attack or anything, but this board/website is much better compared to that hodgepodge :P

I've seen a live snake in Chicago once, of all the years that I have been living.

Yes, Gary, the Midwest is known for it's severe weather.  Well, except for the stupid anti-severe weather bubble that hovers Chicago.  As a matter of fact, I was in upper Michigan last week, and there was tons of storms in Wisconsin.  Soon after, when I left upper Michigan, there was tons of storms in upper Michigan.  I swear, the severe weather just runs away from me  <_<

Sorry about switching subjects constantly on this thread.  If a few people would just shut up once in a while, I wouldn't have to read 5 pages of babbling after missing one day on TWCToday. :P :P :P

Yeah the Proboards forum was crap. I did not like Proboards at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:10:52 AM

Gary, I think the board time is set an hour ahead.  It says "Current forum time: July 09, 2007, 01:10:16 AM" :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:12:00 AM

Hmmmm...I'll check it out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:13:58 AM

Dispite what they say, I seriously do believe that The Lake (lake michigan) does have some weird effect on severe weather. Out of all my years (which, granted, hasnt been long) only 3 true storms actually were severe that hit here. every single one of the others either went north or went south.

THose 3 storms all happened in 2003. 2 of them in May, and 1 right around 4th of July.

CE, I dunno if you remember this, but remember around 4th of July 2003, every single night for about 5
nights we got really bad storms?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:15:38 AM

I'm not really sure how to change the forum time (maybe Stephen can figure it out?) but in your profile you can set the time to whatever you want. For me the forum time is correct. Probably because its set to Eastern time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:17:28 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:15:38 AM

I'm not really sure how to change the forum time (maybe Stephen can figure it out?) but in your profile you can set the time to whatever you want. For me the forum time is correct. Probably because its set to Eastern time.

Originally, i had mine set to -1. then 2 days ago it was wrong and had to set it to -2, so something definitely changed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:24:18 AM

LOL. This forum seems to have ghosts. Somehow the permissions for uploading got changed the other day, but I didn't do it. And now the time settings are getting changed, but again I didn't do it!  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:29:39 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:13:58 AM

Dispite what they say, I seriously do believe that The Lake (lake michigan) does have some weird effect on severe weather. Out of all my years (which, granted, hasnt been long) only 3 true storms actually were severe that hit here. every single one of the others either went north or went south.

THose 3 storms all happened in 2003. 2 of them in May, and 1 right around 4th of July.

CE, I dunno if you remember this, but remember around 4th of July 2003, every single night for about 5
nights we got really bad storms?

Partly true, Gil.  I've seen storms riding out from Central Wisconsin to the Lake with no dissipation whatsoever.  I think it's a combination of the Lake AND the city of Chicago itself.

No, Gil, I don't remember those.  However there'e been more severe weather than just those three you mentioned, Gil.  1998 had an explosion of severe weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:34:52 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:29:39 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:13:58 AM

Dispite what they say, I seriously do believe that The Lake (lake michigan) does have some weird effect on severe weather. Out of all my years (which, granted, hasnt been long) only 3 true storms actually were severe that hit here. every single one of the others either went north or went south.

THose 3 storms all happened in 2003. 2 of them in May, and 1 right around 4th of July.

CE, I dunno if you remember this, but remember around 4th of July 2003, every single night for about 5
nights we got really bad storms?

Partly true, Gil.  I've seen storms riding out from Central Wisconsin to the Lake with no dissipation whatsoever.  I think it's a combination of the Lake AND the city of Chicago itself.

No, Gil, I don't remember those.  However there'e been more severe weather than just those three you mentioned, Gil.  1998 had an explosion of severe weather.

but the 3 i mentioned were very memorable. the 2 in May were tornadic.

i barely recall a big storm or 2 in 1998

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:43:31 AM

Oh yea, I remember the May 2003 ones very well.  But not the July 4 2003 ones.

You probably don't remember anything in 1998 because you were three or somethin :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:50:34 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 12:43:31 AM

Oh yea, I remember the May 2003 ones very well.  But not the July 4 2003 ones.

You probably don't remember anything in 1998 because you were three or somethin :P

Ahem, I was 4! :P Why is it that no one can remember my age?!?!?!? People often thought I was 14 or 11, or even 16. GOD!!! :D :P

Anywho, i do remember one or 2 big storms in 98 where we got hail. we rarely get hail here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:57:26 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Paul (NYCTWCJunkie)! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 12:58:36 AM

Welcome, Paul! :D B)

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:50:34 AM

Ahem, I was 4! :P Why is it that no one can remember my age?!?!?!? People often thought I was 14 or 11, or even 16. GOD!!! :D :P

At least people don't think your 20 or 30. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:59:07 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 09, 2007, 12:58:36 AM

At least people don't think your 20 or 30. ;)

Trust me, its happened before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 01:00:40 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:59:07 AM

Trust me, its happened before.

If it has, I guess they hadn't seen your maturity before. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:01:12 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 09, 2007, 01:00:40 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:59:07 AM

Trust me, its happened before.

If it has, I guess they hadn't seen your maturity before. :D :P

No.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:01:36 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:59:07 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 09, 2007, 12:58:36 AM

At least people don't think your 20 or 30. ;)

Trust me, its happened before.

LOL, I can't imagine how. I have just the opposite problem. I have facial hair and everything, yet people still think I'm 14 or 15 years hold. Hello! Have you ever seen a 14 or 15 year old with facial hair? I doubt it.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:02:31 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:01:36 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:59:07 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 09, 2007, 12:58:36 AM

At least people don't think your 20 or 30. ;)

Trust me, its happened before.

LOL, I can't imagine how. I have just the opposite problem. I have facial hair and everything, yet people still think I'm 14 or 15 years hold. Hello! Have you ever seen a 14 or 15 year old with facial hair? I doubt it.  :D

LOL!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 01:03:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:01:36 AM

LOL, I can't imagine how. I have just the opposite problem. I have facial hair and everything, yet people still think I'm 14 or 15 years hold. Hello! Have you ever seen a 14 or 15 year old with facial hair? I doubt it.  :D

They must think 14 or 15 year olds are Chia pets. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 01:03:37 AM

I have trouble growing anything more than a go-tee.  Heredity gets ya sometimes I guess, my father, grandfather, great-grandfather, etc. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:05:31 AM

I hate chia pets! they are so stupid!  >:(

I wonder what i'll look like in 10 years/ :hug:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:07:02 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 09, 2007, 01:03:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:01:36 AM

LOL, I can't imagine how. I have just the opposite problem. I have facial hair and everything, yet people still think I'm 14 or 15 years hold. Hello! Have you ever seen a 14 or 15 year old with facial hair? I doubt it.  :D

They must think 14 or 15 year olds are Chia pets. :P

Apparently. :rofl2:

I have to admit though, it seems to be happening less and less. It used to be that every single time I would go to,say, the lottery counter I'd get carded, because the clerk would swear I was a teenager. Most of the time now though I don't get carded anymore (BTW, for those who don't know, carded means being asked to show ID to prove your age).

I don't mean that I have LOTS of facial hair. I have this moustache goatee combo type thing (where the moustache and chin hair look like they connect). But I don't have like, a full beard, or anything like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 01:17:49 AM

We have one of those Air Wick Automatic air freshioners (that automatically spray after a certain period of time), and I walked past it and it sprayed as I was right in front of it. It literally sprayed me! <_< :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:18:57 AM

now theres a great invention. I bet the guy who invented that is loaded. Unfortunately, my mom
does not believe in air fresheners. She just opens up the windows and everythng smells good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 01:20:13 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:18:57 AM

now theres a great invention.

I agree. I just wish it had a sensor that detect if people were close to it, and it would delay the spray until the person moves away. That way, I wouldn't get sprayed on again! :D :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:21:00 AM

They should make continous spray models. where there is a constant mist of freshener sprayig out.

ROFLMGDAO!!!! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 01:22:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:21:00 AM

They should make continous spray models. where there is a constant mist of freshener sprayig out.

ROFLMGDAO!!!! :rofl2:

And then the room would be pretty foggy after a while. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:23:23 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:18:57 AM

now theres a great invention. I bet the guy who invented that is loaded. Unfortunately, my mom
does not believe in air fresheners. She just opens up the windows and everythng smells good.

I'd much rather open the windows then use an air freshner. That's mostly because strong scents give me a headache. I can't stand strong scents of any kind.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 01:23:52 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:23:23 AM

I'd much rather open the windows then use an air freshner. That's mostly because strong scents give me a headache. I can't stand strong scents of any kind.

Get some HeadOn then. ;) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:24:20 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 01:23:23 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 01:18:57 AM

now theres a great invention. I bet the guy who invented that is loaded. Unfortunately, my mom
does not believe in air fresheners. She just opens up the windows and everythng smells good.

I'd much rather open the windows then use an air freshner. That's mostly because strong scents give me a headache. I can't stand strong scents of any kind.

I dont like strong scents either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 10:41:13 AM

I don't like artificial chemical scents.  But I don't like opening the window either (A/C).  I guess I smell then :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 09, 2007, 10:48:00 AM

I wish I could get new car smell scents for my room. :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 10:51:12 AM

Hey, Steve, did you ever figure out what was wrong with the board time?  It's an hour ahead of Eastern Time. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 09, 2007, 10:53:49 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 10:51:12 AM

Hey, Steve, did you ever figure out what was wrong with the board time?  It's an hour ahead of Eastern Time. :-\

What's the time offset field in your profile set to?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 10:54:27 AM

I lovre chemical scents. I think breathing them in is what screwed me up over the years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 11:35:51 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2007, 10:53:49 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 10:51:12 AM

Hey, Steve, did you ever figure out what was wrong with the board time?  It's an hour ahead of Eastern Time. :-\

What's the time offset field in your profile set to?

-2. I'm in Central.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 11:59:05 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 10:51:12 AM

Hey, Steve, did you ever figure out what was wrong with the board time?  It's an hour ahead of Eastern Time. :-\

Make sure your time offset in your User CP is set to -2.

EDIT: Wait, you said that's what you have it set to... hmm, weird. I have it set to -2 and the time is correct here. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:10:25 PM

Dan, are you sure your computer clock is set correctly? You seem to be having time issues everywhere, but no one else is. And, yes, your clock can lose the time. Things like a dying BIOS battery on the motherboard can cause that to happen. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:14:45 PM

No,, i have the same problem. Someone changed the board's time zone, because when it first started out, i had it set at -1. then just this past week, i had to set it to -2. So the problem is with the board. someone changed something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 12:17:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:14:45 PM

No,, i have the same problem. Someone changed the board's time zone, because when it first started out, i had it set at -1. then just this past week, i had to set it to -2. So the problem is with the board. someone changed something.

I didn't change anything about the time zone. :unsure: And yeah, I had to set mine to -2 this past week as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 12:27:01 PM

Some people smell funny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:30:41 PM

Well, I didn't change the time settings either, so likeI said yesterday, I guess we have ghosts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 02:26:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 12:10:25 PM

Dan, are you sure your computer clock is set correctly? You seem to be having time issues everywhere, but no one else is. And, yes, your clock can lose the time. Things like a dying BIOS battery on the motherboard can cause that to happen. 

Yeah, I set my clock back to Central Time last night.  The computer clock says 1:26...the board time says 3:26 PM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 02:31:02 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 02:26:10 PM

Yeah, I set my clock back to Central Time last night.  The computer clock says 1:26...the board time says 3:26 PM.

Try clicking the auto detect link next to the box where you enter your offset. See if that works.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 02:39:33 PM

Well, it auto detected it to -2.  Yesterday it had me at -1.

This isn't a problem at my end anymore.  The board time is ahead one hour. ;)  TWCC and Taiganet works as normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 02:49:46 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 02:39:33 PM

Well, it auto detected it to -2.  Yesterday it had me at -1.

This isn't a problem at my end anymore.  The board time is ahead one hour. ;)  TWCC and Taiganet works as normal.

Mine is set to -2 as well, and the time is correct here. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 03:00:56 PM

My time is correct too Dan. Its got nothing to do with the board.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 03:51:14 PM

No, no, what I'm saying is my time is correct with -2 as well.  I've been saying that all along.  It indeed is your board, since it says the current universal board time (not my time, the board time) right now is 4:52, which obviously isn't right if you're in the Eastern Time Zone, Gary.  Gil's been saying this all along.  Why would it be -2 in your time zone anyway?  Shouldn't it be -1 there?

Forget it, it's a dead issue now.  Everyone's time works :)  If you get on AIM, Gary, I'll tell you there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 09, 2007, 04:33:28 PM

I just saw the classic Local Forecast opener from the relaunch...the guy with an umbrella!

(aka no A&B promo!)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 04:46:57 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 09, 2007, 04:33:28 PM

I just saw the classic Local Forecast opener from the relaunch...the guy with an umbrella!

(aka no A&B promo!)

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,32.msg2477.html#msg2477 ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 04:54:57 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2007, 03:51:14 PM

No, no, what I'm saying is my time is correct with -2 as well.  I've been saying that all along.  It indeed is your board, since it says the current universal board time (not my time, the board time) right now is 4:52, which obviously isn't right if you're in the Eastern Time Zone, Gary.  Gil's been saying this all along.  Why would it be -2 in your time zone anyway?  Shouldn't it be -1 there?

Forget it, it's a dead issue now.  Everyone's time works :)  If you get on AIM, Gary, I'll tell you there.

No, Dan, the time is set correctly here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 10:28:35 PM

Im thinking of getting Dial-Up internet jsut to hear "The Modem Noise"

I LOVE that noise! Its so cool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 09, 2007, 10:47:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 10:28:35 PM

Im thinking of getting Dial-Up internet jsut to hear "The Modem Noise"

I LOVE that noise! Its so cool.

Trust me, if you were to go back to Dial-Up you'd be back to your current connection within a day. ;) :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 09, 2007, 10:58:31 PM

No, i'd keep my cable internet, but also have dial up. Have 2 different internet connections.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 11:32:22 PM

That's a waste of money. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:15:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 11:32:22 PM

That's a waste of money. :D

Pfft. Whats Dial-up going for these days? $10? $14? very inexpensive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 12:16:29 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:15:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2007, 11:32:22 PM

That's a waste of money. :D

Pfft. Whats Dial-up going for these days? $10? $14? very inexpensive.

Depends on what company. With some its still going for as much as $25 a month. Either way, its money I'd rather spend on something else.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:17:32 AM

$25 a month? Now thats a complete ripoff. You can get DSL for that price.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 12:22:47 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:17:32 AM

$25 a month? Now thats a complete ripoff. You can get DSL for that price.

Yep it is a ripoff. The company that charges that $20 or $25 a month is AOL, and its a wonder they have any business at all. The folks that stay with them must either not have access to DSL, or just don't know how badly their being ripped off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:29:59 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 12:22:47 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:17:32 AM

$25 a month? Now thats a complete ripoff. You can get DSL for that price.

Yep it is a ripoff. The company that charges that $20 or $25 a month is AOL, and its a wonder they have any business at all. The folks that stay with them must either not have access to DSL, or just don't know how badly their being ripped off.

Yeah really. I would never pay $25 just to hear the modem noise.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 10, 2007, 12:36:00 AM

When I had AOL, I called to cancel, and they lowered my monthly bill from $25 to $13.99 a month LOL. Then when I upgraded to AOL Highspeed, I remembered how I got lucky the last time, so I called to cancel and the lowered my price again! Then I actually got smart and dumped AOL together for Verizon DSL - and then I got even smarter and upgraded to Verizon FiOS. :P

The folks at AOL must be clueless. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 12:38:42 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 10, 2007, 12:36:00 AM

The folks at AOL must be clueless. :rolleyes:

I would certainly say so. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 10, 2007, 01:44:20 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 10, 2007, 12:36:00 AM

The folks at AOL must be clueless. :rolleyes:

They must be brainless. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:03:23 AM

Dear lord! They must be.... ME!!!!!!  :o :o :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 10, 2007, 02:15:48 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:03:23 AM

Dear lord! They must be.... ME!!!!!!  :o :o :o

LOL, no, you're not as clueless as they are. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:20:27 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:15:48 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:03:23 AM

Dear lord! They must be.... ME!!!!!!  :o :o :o

LOL, no, you're not as clueless as they are. :D

Well thats the nicest thing anyone has said to me today. Why just this morning my mom called
both me and my dad assholes... :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 10, 2007, 02:23:24 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:20:27 AM

Well thats the nicest thing anyone has said to me today. Why just this morning my mom called
both me and my dad assholes... :rolleyes:

You must have inherited your cursing from your parents, then, because you've called me a b :censored: and an  :censored: hole many times... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:24:00 AM

THe cursing came from my dad. Believe it or not, but my first word was the F word. :-[

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 10, 2007, 02:25:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:24:00 AM

THe cursing came from my dad. Believe it or not, but my first word was the F word. :-[

LOL, I can honestly say that's not too surprising. :D :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:46 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

They are fine when they are not mad. So please god, do not piss them off!! especially my dad. hes an asshole.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 10, 2007, 02:30:05 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:46 AM

So please god, do not piss them off!! especially my dad. hes an asshole.

You're lucky because I can't. I'm too far away. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:31:00 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:30:05 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:46 AM

So please god, do not piss them off!! especially my dad. hes an asshole.

You're lucky because I can't. I'm too far away. ;)

Thats true. Good. I always hoped my parents would split up. I can stand them when i am with one or the other, but
when they are together, i just want to shoot myself :rolleyes:

Then again, they've been married for 31 years, so whaddaya expect?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:37:31 AM

My braing  hurts on the inside.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 10:08:11 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

Oh yes, they've certainly set a good example, haven't they?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 10:08:11 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

Oh yes, they've certainly set a good example, haven't they?  :rolleyes:

Yep, its funny cause none of it ever happened when my brother was growing up. Just me :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 10:39:22 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 10:08:11 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

Oh yes, they've certainly set a good example, haven't they?  :rolleyes:

Yep, its funny cause none of it ever happened when my brother was growing up. Just me :D

I guess your special.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 10:41:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 10:39:22 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 10:08:11 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

Oh yes, they've certainly set a good example, haven't they?  :rolleyes:

Yep, its funny cause none of it ever happened when my brother was growing up. Just me :D

I guess your special.  :D

Thats what both my parents and my psychiatrist say!  :) :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 11:47:09 AM

I got my computer back from the HP Raleigh Repair center yesterday, but I wasnt home to sign for it, so we had to go to the FedEx
office to get it, in pouring rain :D

For all i go through with HP tech support, they sure come through. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 11:54:02 AM

Glad everything worked out well for you Gil!  8)

On another note, we've now exceeded 2500 posts!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 11:56:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 11:54:02 AM

Glad everything worked out well for you Gil!  8)

On another note, we've now exceeded 2500 posts!  :dance:

So am I. :) Guess what?!!? I dranl 2 cups of coffee today! I think it made me hyper!! I CANT STOP TALKING!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:21:55 PM

My cat has been having sneezing fits lately, where  she sneezes for like 3 minutes really weird. Kinda funny thouh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 10, 2007, 12:22:05 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

What's wrong with swearing?  They're no different than saying darn or butt?  Swears are just what man have created them to be, but in reality, they're no different than non-swears.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 12:26:37 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 10, 2007, 12:22:05 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 10, 2007, 02:28:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 02:26:33 AM

Yah, my parents yell at me and hate it when i swear, yet they are always swearing at eachother. My parents
were fighting the other day, and every single sentence involved at least 1 curse word. I had to leave the house.


 :rolleyes:

Wow Gil, you certainly have some really GOOD parents. <_<

What's wrong with swearing?  They're no different than saying darn or butt?  Swears are just what man have created them to be, but in reality, they're no different than non-swears.

Your right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 01:07:12 PM

I disagree. Swearing makes you sound filthy. And girls don't like it either (unless they are filthballs too). And it also shows that you have no compassion or regard for other people if your willing to curse anywhere, anytime (as some of you seem to be). Bottom line: its all a matter of upbringing. If you weren't brought up to recognize these things, then your going to disagree with me exactly one nanosecond after this post goes up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 01:15:43 PM

Ok i agree with both of you. pretty much everyone swears, but there is a time, a place, and the right people to do it.
Everyone knows I swear (obviously :P ), but depending on time, place, people, and context, it can make you look pretty
bad. For example, I wouldn't go out to the store and just start cursing. people would think im not a good person. However,
in the privacy of your own home, or with your friends, its an entirely different story.

Long story short...I dont know...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 02:23:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 01:15:43 PM

Ok i agree with both of you. pretty much everyone swears, but there is a time, a place, and the right people to do it.
Everyone knows I swear (obviously :P ), but depending on time, place, people, and context, it can make you look pretty
bad. For example, I wouldn't go out to the store and just start cursing. people would think im not a good person. However,
in the privacy of your own home, or with your friends, its an entirely different story.

Long story short...I dont know...

I don't even do it in front of friends or family. You know why? I care about them too much to subject them to that filth. I'm not saying I don't cuss, but I don't do it often, and I try not to make a habit of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 03:18:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 02:23:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 01:15:43 PM

Ok i agree with both of you. pretty much everyone swears, but there is a time, a place, and the right people to do it.
Everyone knows I swear (obviously :P ), but depending on time, place, people, and context, it can make you look pretty
bad. For example, I wouldn't go out to the store and just start cursing. people would think im not a good person. However,
in the privacy of your own home, or with your friends, its an entirely different story.

Long story short...I dont know...

I don't even do it in front of friends or family. You know why? I care about them too much to subject them to that filth. I'm not saying I don't cuss, but I don't do it often, and I try not to make a habit of it.

Thats a good thing :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 03:58:21 PM

I went to the library today :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on July 10, 2007, 05:02:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 02:23:23 PM

I don't even do it in front of friends or family. You know why? I care about them too much to subject them to that filth. I'm not saying I don't cuss, but I don't do it often, and I try not to make a habit of it.

Yeah, I never cuss in front of friends or family either, although sometimes my friends would make fun of me because they've never heard me swear before.  I just don't sound right when I swear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 10, 2007, 05:12:35 PM

But noone's answering my question.  Why are the seven swears considered filthy?  Why isn't fart and butt and darn considered swears?

In 1900, saying chicken thigh and breast was considered filthy.  It's all relative, and noone ever thinks it through, they just blindly follow everyone else who says those words are bad.  Context is more important than just the words themselves.  Ask any linguist that.  Is there a difference between saying a-hole and the actual word?  Nope, if you looked at the context instead of the actual word.

And BTW, one who says you have a not so good upbringing because they swear is pretty judgemental themselves, which IMO is far worse than a sound of out of someones mouth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 10, 2007, 06:27:46 PM

Man, the Simpsons Movie looks TERRIBLE!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2007, 07:31:34 PM

So Dan, what exactly is your point in bringing up this conversation? There is no right or wrong, yet you just bashed me to a pulp for what I said.

The rules here are the same as they are at TWC Classics. No debates. That means no more conversations like this one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:11:36 AM

Why did CE delete his account and sign back up? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:13:17 AM

I'm not supposed to say anything, so let's just say that there was a small dispute and after it was resolved he decided to return (I wish Al would do the same).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:15:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:13:17 AM

I'm not supposed to say anything, so let's just say that there was a small dispute and after it was resolved he decided to return (I wish Al would do the same).

Kind of like what happened betwen you and Matt. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:16:11 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 11, 2007, 12:15:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:13:17 AM

I'm not supposed to say anything, so let's just say that there was a small dispute and after it was resolved he decided to return (I wish Al would do the same).

Kind of like what happened betwen you and Matt. ;)

Yeah, that's good way to think of it.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 11:42:19 AM

I have Alzheimer's!!!!!! :o :o :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 11:50:05 AM

My internet came back up about 10 minutes ago. For some reason, it always goes down when it rains, and I don't understand why. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 11:50:47 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 11:42:19 AM

I have Alzheimer's!!!!!! :o :o :o

Sometimes it seems like you do, thats for sure.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 11:54:06 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 11:50:47 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 11:42:19 AM

I have Alzheimer's!!!!!! :o :o :o

Sometimes it seems like you do, thats for sure.  :D :P

Who are you?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:05:34 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 11:54:06 AM

Who are you?  :huh:

No, I think the question is, who are you? :ph34r:


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:06:02 PM

I wish I knew :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:07:14 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:06:02 PM

I wish I knew :no:

Wow, you actually used a frown emoticon. Yet on AIM, you overused the happy emoticon. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:09:53 PM

Yes I cant stop being happy. :) Someone please help me :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:10:48 PM

Wow, that doesn't happen often.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:11:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:10:48 PM

Wow, that doesn't happen often.  :D :P

I know :) Im starting to go insane :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:12:41 PM

*steps away from Gil*  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:13:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:12:41 PM

*steps away from Gil*  :ph34r:

No, come closer :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:14:05 PM

*RUNS!*

 :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:14:28 PM

*shoots gary down, drags him over here* :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:14:54 PM

LOL.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:15:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:13:10 PM

No, come closer :)

Don't, Gary. He might attack you! :ph34r:


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:15:22 PM

I didn 'ttack anyone :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:15:48 PM

Sure.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:15:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:15:22 PM

I didn 'ttack anyone :)

I didn't say you did. I said you might. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:13 PM

I wouldnt :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:16:38 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:13 PM

I wouldnt :)

Yeah, I believe you. :rolleyes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:38 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:13 PM

I wouldnt :)

Yeah, I believe you. :rolleyes: :P

Dont start :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:17:10 PM

Yeah Gil, suuuure you wouldn't.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 12:17:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:55 PM

Dont start :)

I'm not starting anything. :no:

Or am I? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 12:17:38 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:38 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:16:13 PM

I wouldnt :)

Yeah, I believe you. :rolleyes: :P

Dont start :)

Don't YOU start anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:18:01 PM

MUST CONSERVE BATTERY POWER. :) *Shuts down*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:21:56 PM

Heh. Ginormous is now in the dictionar. what will people think of next. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 12:29:02 PM

I think i scared everyone away :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:41:24 PM

Doesn't look like it. Although I have no doubt that people are going to start to leave if the behavior keeps up and we continue to do nothing. A warning system would really be nice right about now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:41:52 PM

As i said in the other thread, I will behave :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:42:57 PM

As I said, for your sake I hope you do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:43:18 PM

As I said, I will :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:44:52 PM

Your already going down the wrong road. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:45:23 PM

Maybe i should just keep my mouth shut...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:48:48 PM

Well you certainly needn't keep relying every time I tell you to behave. It makes me think your trying to inflate your post count some more, and I don't like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:49:53 PM

Im not trying to raise my post count -_-

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:50:22 PM

Excellent. Keep it that way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:51:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:50:22 PM

Excellent. Keep it that way.

I will. Its Quantity, not Quality. Or is it Quality and not Quantity?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:52:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:51:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 11, 2007, 01:50:22 PM

Excellent. Keep it that way.

I will. Its Quantity, not Quality. Or is it Quality and not Quantity?

Its the latter, not the former.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 11, 2007, 01:52:57 PM

oh yeah :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 11, 2007, 09:33:20 PM

We've had some wild weather in my area tonight. I'll post an update in my weather thread soon. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 12:33:33 AM

Hello.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:37:09 AM

Gil, what am I going to do with you?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 12:38:05 AM

I need to leave for a bit. I keep screwiing up  :cry2: :cry2: :cry2: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 12:38:36 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:37:09 AM

Gil, what am I going to do with you?  :rolleyes:

Kill me? :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:42:36 AM

I don't know about that, but I certainly wouldn't mind banning you.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 02:41:06 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:42:36 AM

I don't know about that, but I certainly wouldn't mind banning you.  :D

I tried talking some sense into him (following rules and whatnot) via PMs, but apparently he still doesn't understand. :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 10:14:45 AM

Yeah I talked with him about it for awhile on AIM last night, but I expect to see a similar result.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 11:55:52 AM

I've read the rules several times, and I understand them completely. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:18:44 PM

Well stop saying it and start showing it.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 12:25:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:18:44 PM

Well stop saying it and start showing it.  :)

I'm trying. So far i don't think i've broken any rules today. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:31:40 PM

Your doing very well so far today.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 01:09:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 12:31:40 PM

Your doing very well so far today.  8)

:)

I gave you evrer single song ID i knew. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 01:21:38 PM

You did an excellent job!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 01:24:35 PM

:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 02:34:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 01:24:35 PM

:)

I'll let that slide, but please remember Gil, don't make those kind of posts too often. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:41:25 PM

I think from now on I'm going to take a silent approach. I'm just going to delete inappropriate posts without saying two words about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:43:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:41:25 PM

I think from now on I'm going to take a silent approach. I'm just going to delete inappropriate posts without saying two words about it.

You have been doing that for the past week or two already :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:46:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:43:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:41:25 PM

I think from now on I'm going to take a silent approach. I'm just going to delete inappropriate posts without saying two words about it.

You have been doing that for the past week or two already :yes:

No Gil, I usually confront you first. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:47:36 PM

Then it must be Stephen who deletes posts without saying anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:48:48 PM

No, he usually confronts you too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:49:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:48:48 PM

No, he usually confronts you too. :yes:

No, i often see my posts deleted without a word being said about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:50:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:49:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:48:48 PM

No, he usually confronts you too. :yes:

No, i often see my posts deleted without a word being said about it.

Gil, don't argue with me over how we go about things. I KNOW what we do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:51:21 PM

Well the next time it happens, i'll show you, cause i remember a few posts deleted that way. I think
it was in that whole Member Warning argument thing. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:51:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:51:21 PM

Well the next time it happens, i'll show you, cause i remember a few posts deleted that way. I think
it was in that whole Member Warning argument thing. :yes:

If that was the case, then he deleted them AFTER he confronted you about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 02:52:10 PM

Quote

No, i often see my posts deleted without a word being said about it.

I guess I really didn't send those PMs yesterday. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:53:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:51:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 02:51:21 PM

Well the next time it happens, i'll show you, cause i remember a few posts deleted that way. I think
it was in that whole Member Warning argument thing. :yes:

If that was the case, then he deleted them AFTER he confronted you about it.

Maybe. I don't remember really well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 02:54:32 PM

Then you have even less room to be arguing with me about how we operate. I don't think anyone would know that better than us.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 12, 2007, 03:01:07 PM

smf really needs a warn system. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 03:02:25 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 12, 2007, 03:01:07 PM

smf really needs a warn system. :-\

Yeah. It'll have one in SMF 2.0, from what I heard. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:02:40 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 12, 2007, 03:01:07 PM

smf really needs a warn system. :-\

Yeah. Too bad it doesnt. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:07:38 PM

i like PHPBB's Karma system, where members can rate other members. its really handy :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:45:48 PM

I don't like Karma system. Any moron could give you a real low rating for no reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:45:48 PM

I don't like Karma system. Any moron could give you a real low rating for no reason.

Thats true, but you can track the karma and see who is abusing the system, and then ban them. Thats what they do at
another forum I go to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:48:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:45:48 PM

I don't like Karma system. Any moron could give you a real low rating for no reason.

Thats true, but you can track the karma and see who is abusing the system, and then ban them. Thats what they do at
another forum I go to.

I already have enough work to do. I don't need to give myself another chore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:53:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:48:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:45:48 PM

I don't like Karma system. Any moron could give you a real low rating for no reason.

Thats true, but you can track the karma and see who is abusing the system, and then ban them. Thats what they do at
another forum I go to.

I already have enough work to do. I don't need to give myself another chore.

You could always make me an admin to keep track of Karma :D

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 04:37:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:53:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:48:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:45:48 PM

I don't like Karma system. Any moron could give you a real low rating for no reason.

Thats true, but you can track the karma and see who is abusing the system, and then ban them. Thats what they do at
another forum I go to.

I already have enough work to do. I don't need to give myself another chore.

You could always make me an admin to keep track of Karma :D

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Not even in your dreams. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 04:44:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 04:37:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:53:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:48:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 03:46:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 03:45:48 PM

I don't like Karma system. Any moron could give you a real low rating for no reason.

Thats true, but you can track the karma and see who is abusing the system, and then ban them. Thats what they do at
another forum I go to.

I already have enough work to do. I don't need to give myself another chore.

You could always make me an admin to keep track of Karma :D

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Not even in your dreams. :rofl2:

I know :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 06:59:33 PM

Did anyone else have trouble accessing this site (and TWC Classics) earlier? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 07:00:44 PM

Yes, I did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 07:01:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 07:00:44 PM

Yes, I did.

I know you did, silly. :P You told me on MSN. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 07:03:56 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 12, 2007, 07:01:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 07:00:44 PM

Yes, I did.

I know you did, silly. :P You told me on MSN. ;)

Oh yeah :D :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:04:42 PM

LOL. Why do all the problems happen while I'm gone?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 09:09:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:04:42 PM

LOL. Why do all the problems happen while I'm gone?  :D

They don't want you to know they're there. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:27:46 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 12, 2007, 09:09:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:04:42 PM

LOL. Why do all the problems happen while I'm gone?  :D

They don't want you to know they're there. :P

LOL. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 09:28:13 PM

They are teasing you! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:29:13 PM

Yeah well I'll catch 'em in the act one of these days!!!!  :D :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 09:30:05 PM

If youd like, I could punch them so that they are here when you get here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:34:30 PM

LOL, that's ok I'll handle it on my own!  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 09:35:21 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:34:30 PM

LOL, that's ok I'll handle it on my own!  :D :P

No you can't! I'm your kickass side-kick!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:36:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 09:35:21 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 09:34:30 PM

LOL, that's ok I'll handle it on my own!  :D :P

No you can't! I'm your kickass side-kick!

Riiiiiggghht.  :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 12, 2007, 09:43:49 PM

I feel a strong urge to shoot at my TV whenever I see a "Forecast Earth" graphic pop up on TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 09:45:59 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 12, 2007, 09:43:49 PM

I feel a strong urge to shoot at my TV whenever I see a "Forecast Earth" graphic pop up on TWC.

You're not alone there, Billy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 09:59:41 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 12, 2007, 09:43:49 PM

I feel a strong urge to shoot at my TV whenever I see a "Forecast Earth" graphic pop up on TWC.

I already shot mine! :P j/k

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 10:10:32 PM

If I shot mine, the LCD liquid would go everywhere, which is hazardous :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 12, 2007, 10:14:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 10:10:32 PM

If I shot mine, the LCD liquid would go everywhere, which is hazardous :ph34r:

Mine's a CRT, but if I shot mine it would probably go up in flames. :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 10:25:19 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 12, 2007, 10:14:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 12, 2007, 10:10:32 PM

If I shot mine, the LCD liquid would go everywhere, which is hazardous :ph34r:

Mine's a CRT, but if I shot mine it would probably go up in flames. :ph34r:

LMAO! That woul dbe hillarious! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 12, 2007, 11:40:28 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 12, 2007, 09:43:49 PM

I feel a strong urge to shoot at my TV whenever I see a "Forecast Earth" graphic pop up on TWC.

LOL. Yeah, so does everyone else!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 02:26:36 PM

*crickets chirping*

Where is everyone?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2007, 02:28:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 02:26:36 PM

*crickets chirping*

Where is everyone?  :D

I'm here. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 02:30:57 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 13, 2007, 02:28:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 02:26:36 PM

*crickets chirping*

Where is everyone?  :D

I'm here. ;)

Well at least someone is here.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 13, 2007, 04:36:26 PM

Seeing as how Gary thinks I'm attractive (see this (http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=7451&view=findpost&p=112877)), maybe I'll come around more often.  :wub: :hug:



ROFL  :rofl2: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 04:41:18 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 13, 2007, 04:36:26 PM

Seeing as how Gary thinks I'm attractive (see this ([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=7451&view=findpost&p=112877[/url])), maybe I'll come around more often.  :wub: :hug:



ROFL  :rofl2: :rofl:

 :wub: :wub: :wub:

 :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2007, 04:43:02 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 13, 2007, 04:36:26 PM

Seeing as how Gary thinks I'm attractive (see this ([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=7451&view=findpost&p=112877[/url])), maybe I'll come around more often.  :wub: :hug:



ROFL  :rofl2: :rofl:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 08:04:28 PM

I'm confused. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 08:18:05 PM

And you should be, because we're talking about something that happened on TWCC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:01:23 PM

Care to explain? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:09:07 PM

I am in Indiana. The hotel has a WeatherSTAR 4000.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2007, 09:10:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:09:07 PM

I am in Indiana. The hotel has a WeatherSTAR 4000.

Cool! B) Could you possibly tape the 4000 and share it with us? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:15:45 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 13, 2007, 09:10:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:09:07 PM

I am in Indiana. The hotel has a WeatherSTAR 4000.

Cool! B) Could you possibly tape the 4000 and share it with us? :unsure:

Dont have a TV Tuner, and there isnt a VCR. sorry :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2007, 09:17:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:15:45 PM

Dont have a TV Tuner, and there isnt a VCR. sorry :(

Aw man! That sucks. :( We really need more 4000 videos on the site.

BTW - I thought you had a TV tuner? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:18:56 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 13, 2007, 09:17:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:15:45 PM

Dont have a TV Tuner, and there isnt a VCR. sorry :(

Aw man! That sucks. :( We really need more 4000 videos on the site.

BTW - I thought you had a TV tuner? :unsure:

i do have a TV Tuner, but I didn't think to bring it with me. :( Oh well, I will bring it next time :yes: and i might
even see another 4000 or a Jr or something before the end of the summer. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 13, 2007, 09:21:29 PM

Turns out my aunt and uncle have a TV with cable, so they could watch sports. The ID out here in Portland is 22443, and the current conditions site is "Downtown Portland". I have a few screencaps. Maybe I'll post them when I get back on monday.

There was an unexpected thunderstorm here yesterday. It was a lot of fun, but it cut my uncle's birthday party short. Nobody listened to my warnings, that thunderstorms were nearby. (I could tell by the look of the clouds). Other than that, yesterday was a lot of fun!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:22:39 PM

BTW, this is the first 4000 i've seen since 2004, but it suffers minor degradation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 13, 2007, 09:46:53 PM

*YAWNS*

I went through nearly 20 pages of the front porch :P  Now my eyes are tired :lol:

anways.. how is everyone this evening

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2007, 09:48:55 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 13, 2007, 09:46:53 PM

*YAWNS*

I went through nearly 20 pages of the front porch :P  Now my eyes are tired :lol:

LOL, you basically just read a novel. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 13, 2007, 09:51:25 PM

ROFL. Anywho, i'm coming home tomorrow. :) my brain feels funny  :doh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 11:01:23 PM

What did you expect? The Front Porch is ALWAYS the hottest topic. :yes:

Its a shame you don't have some way of capturing some of that 4000 Gil.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 13, 2007, 11:14:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 11:01:23 PM

Its a shame you don't have some way of capturing some of that 4000 Gil.  :(

Indeed. Next time I ever go anywhere on vacation, I'm bringing a VCR and some blank tape, so I can capture whatever STAR they have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 11:19:06 PM

Welcome to our newest member, mrcoleman143!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 12:29:53 AM

Welcome to our newest member, WxWindsor!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 14, 2007, 12:38:06 AM

Welcome to the two newest members. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 08:53:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 11:01:23 PM

Its a shame you don't have some way of capturing some of that 4000 Gil.  :(

Yeah, i didn't think about the possibility of seeing another STAR. But then again, i'm not gonna lug around a massive VCR+cables.
even a TV Tuner can be kind of excessive. But next time i'll definitely bring it. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 14, 2007, 11:24:08 AM

Should have remembered bringing a VCR, Gil :no:  I brought a VCR to vacation last week, because NO hotel ever has any.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 14, 2007, 01:06:14 PM

That sucks that you didn't have the capability to record the 4000. I wish I could see a legacy STAR someday. I have not seen any star besides the IntelliStar since 2004.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 01:43:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 08:53:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2007, 11:01:23 PM

Its a shame you don't have some way of capturing some of that 4000 Gil.  :(

Yeah, i didn't think about the possibility of seeing another STAR. But then again, i'm not gonna lug around a massive VCR+cables.
even a TV Tuner can be kind of excessive. But next time i'll definitely bring it. :yes:

I agree. A VCR isn't exactly on the top of my To Bring list when I go on vacation. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:00:07 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 14, 2007, 11:24:08 AM

Should have remembered bringing a VCR, Gil :no:  I brought a VCR to vacation last week, because NO hotel ever has any.

Read my post above. bringing a huge VCR + cables is wayyy too bulky and impractical. TV Tuner on the other hand is very do-able.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:13:02 PM

Yeah a TV Tuner is doable, but not a VCR. You have to remember, the principle reason for going on vacation is to have fun, not to sit in a hotel room taping TWC the entire time. Now, if I was going to a relatives home in another area or something like that then I'd probably go to the extra effort to bring a VCR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:15:40 PM

True, maybe at relatives. Although, i'm pretty sure every one of my relatives has a VCR :P I'd be
very surprised to see one that didn't :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:21:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:15:40 PM

True, maybe at relatives. Although, i'm pretty sure every one of my relatives has a VCR :P I'd be
very surprised to see one that didn't :D

Probably, but I'd want to do my recording in the privacy of whatever room I'd be staying in, so I'd bring my own just to be on the safe side. While I'd expect a VCR in the living room, I wouldn't expect every room in the house to have one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:21:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:21:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:15:40 PM

True, maybe at relatives. Although, i'm pretty sure every one of my relatives has a VCR :P I'd be
very surprised to see one that didn't :D

Probably, but I'd want to do my recording in the privacy of whatever room I'd be staying in, so I'd bring my own just to be on the safe side. While I'd expect a VCR in the living room, I wouldn't expect every room in the house to have one.

Oh, yah, i didn't really think about it. My brain must be in "Energy Saver" mode today :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:22:26 PM

LOL. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:24:56 PM

I haven't been able to think all day. I got virtually NO sleep last night. I cannot sleep in the same hotel as my parents.
their snoring is obnoxious.

 :cry2: :cry2: :cry2: :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:27:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:24:56 PM

I haven't been able to think all day. I got virtually NO sleep last night. I cannot sleep in the same hotel as my parents.
their snoring is obnoxious.

 :cry2: :cry2: :cry2: :cry2:

I hate when I have to sleep in the same room with someone who snores. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:33:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:27:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:24:56 PM

I haven't been able to think all day. I got virtually NO sleep last night. I cannot sleep in the same hotel as my parents.
their snoring is obnoxious.

 :cry2: :cry2: :cry2: :cry2:

I hate when I have to sleep in the same room with someone who snores. :yes:

Yeah, try to of them...together... I was about ready to tape their noses and mouths shut. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:36:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:33:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 06:27:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:24:56 PM

I haven't been able to think all day. I got virtually NO sleep last night. I cannot sleep in the same hotel as my parents.
their snoring is obnoxious.

 :cry2: :cry2: :cry2: :cry2:

I hate when I have to sleep in the same room with someone who snores. :yes:

Yeah, try to of them...together... I was about ready to tape their noses and mouths shut. :rofl2:

 :shutup:

 :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 06:40:43 PM

LOL. :rofl2: When I woke up this morning, they were like "Why are you so tired?"


 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 08:01:08 PM

Man, those small towns in the midwest are pretty awesome! Living in the hugely populated really sucks. Everything
is so neat in rural areas. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2007, 08:19:23 PM

Yeah your right. I love when I get to go see my grandmother. She lives in a rural part of West Virginia (VERY rural-the nearest town is Martinsburg which is about 20 miles from where she lives). So much better than the city. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 14, 2007, 08:26:37 PM

I only have one granmother... I thnk shes gonna die soon. Who knows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2007, 12:04:39 AM

There's a lot of rural areas here in southern New Jersey. In fact, I was just in some roads today and on one road there were nothing but fields and trees (except a few houses) for like ten miles. I wish I lived in a rural area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 15, 2007, 12:14:06 AM

I like living where I do. Lots of rural areas, but some urban areas too. If you drive 10 minutes in either direction, you can either be in the middle of town, or in the middle of a field.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:16:06 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 15, 2007, 12:14:06 AM

I like living where I do. Lots of rural areas, but some urban areas too. If you drive 10 minutes in either direction, you can either be in the middle of town, or in the middle of a field.

Thats kinda how it is here. still too much traffic and stuff like that. too many people :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:16:59 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:16:06 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 15, 2007, 12:14:06 AM

I like living where I do. Lots of rural areas, but some urban areas too. If you drive 10 minutes in either direction, you can either be in the middle of town, or in the middle of a field.

Thats kinda how it is here. still too much traffic and stuff like that. too many people :(

Same here. Too much traffic and people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:18:18 AM

Towns around here are way too overly populated. my town alone, which isnt VERY big, has over 50,000 people! Its crazy! By the looks of how big it is, you'd thing 20,000, but no.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:19:07 AM

Yeah well Baltimore is becoming more like New York every day.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:19:32 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:19:07 AM

Yeah well Baltimore is becoming more like New York every day.  :rolleyes:

Yah, thats how pretty much every place is like now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:34:13 AM

We now have over 3000 posts!!   8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:34:53 AM

Thats a latta posts! I could go for a coffee...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:47:37 AM

Man, late nights are boring. Nothing to do, nothing good on TV.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:48:14 AM

Its never boring for me when your around.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:49:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:48:14 AM

Its never boring for me when your around.  :rolleyes:

Thats for sure :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:50:36 AM

Your telling me. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:51:20 AM

Anywho... I cant believe the summer is pretty much half over! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:51:58 AM

I know. Its gone by so quickly.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:54:21 AM

I was at Wal Mart the other day and they had SCHOOL supplies out! I cant stand it when these huge commercialized places rush
everything.

Its like Holidays, they advertise everything 3 months in advance! I guarantee whn i go back to school in August, the'll already be on CHristmas! Come on ! >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:55:00 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:54:21 AM

I was at Wal Mart the other day and they had SCHOOL supplies out! I cant stand it when these huge commercialized places rush
everything.

Its like Holidays, they advertise everything 3 months in advance! I guarantee whn i go back to school in August, the'll already be on CHristmas! Come on ! >:(

LOL. Yeah, it seems like the school supplies come out earlier every year.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:56:03 AM

I hate it. I wish they would advertise things right when it comes to it, versus months earlier. Like if Holidays were first advertized like 2 weeks before they happen, instead of 4 month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:57:15 AM

Well, I could understand if they started it at the begining of August or something, that way people have enough time to get everything theyneed. But to start it in the middle of July is a little much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:57:44 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:57:15 AM

Well, I could understand if they started it at the begining of August or something, that way people have enough time to get everything theyneed. But to start it in the middle of July is a little much.

I'd say Early August at the earliest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:58:27 AM

Hey, we agree!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 12:59:10 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 12:58:27 AM

Hey, we agree!  8)

Yeah, we do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:00:12 AM

You don't sound very enthusiastic.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 15, 2007, 04:52:06 AM

It's 4:51 AM, and I can't fall asleep, so I came here. The bad thing is that I have to go to Millersville tomorrow, and we're leaving at 8:30, so I'll need to be up by 7:30. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 10:18:11 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 15, 2007, 04:52:06 AM

It's 4:51 AM, and I can't fall asleep, so I came here. The bad thing is that I have to go to Millersville tomorrow, and we're leaving at 8:30, so I'll need to be up by 7:30. :(

I hate when that happens. usually i just drink coffee and im all pepped up :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2007, 10:48:10 AM

I know..this summer has gone by SOOOOOO Fast.  Like Gil's WAl Mart, mine also has school crap out :glare:  I get registered soon as well. 

This year is gonna suck because they have this thing called the FRESHMAN ACADAMY.  The freshman take over the second floor..that is where most of their classes will be.  It is to get them used to the school.  What's gonna happen next year when they are sophomores, they are not gonna know what to do :rolleyes:

So, that means that EVERYONE has to get new lockers.  Originally you get your locker the same all 4 years, but NO :glare:

anyways... It's nice out today.  I am going oto Geneseo to see some old friends, that some I havnt seen in 3 years :D..even though they live like 30 minutes away :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 10:57:06 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 15, 2007, 10:48:10 AM

I know..this summer has gone by SOOOOOO Fast.  Like Gil's WAl Mart, mine also has school crap out :glare:

Yeah, summer's gone by so fast here too. :wacko: I don't believe my Wal-Mart has school stuff out, but then again I haven't been there in about a week.

BTW, that glare smiley's keycode is not :glare:, it's:

Code: [Select]

<_<
;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2007, 11:00:02 AM

oh, thank you stephan  :)

Opinion:  Do you think Suicidle should be bleeped out in a music video??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 11:29:46 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 15, 2007, 11:00:02 AM

Opinion:  Do you think Suicidle should be bleeped out in a music video??

Are they  :censored: Crazy?!?!?!?!?!?! Everyday "they" find a new way to piss me off.

Anywho, does anyone else find it hillarious that my name is Gil? I mean, what kind of a name is that!
I'd rather be named Prostitute...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:04:58 PM

Welcome TWC Fan :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 01:08:13 PM

Welcome to the board, TWC Fan! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWC Fan on July 15, 2007, 01:40:15 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome! Now I can post videos and music here. ;P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:41:25 PM

I got bitten by a bee today. it kinda hurts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:44:52 PM

Welcome aboard TWC Fan!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 01:51:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:41:25 PM

I got bitten by a bee today. it kinda hurts.

It KINDA hurts? :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:52:56 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 01:51:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:41:25 PM

I got bitten by a bee today. it kinda hurts.

It KINDA hurts? :crazy:

LOL. Bee stings hurt ALOT. There's no kinda about it. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:54:00 PM

Its not a sting, its a bite. bites dont hurt nearly as bad as stings do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:54:30 PM

Bees don't bite. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:55:30 PM

Yes they do. I've gotten bit bye bees several times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:56:45 PM

Bee's don't bite. If you've gotten bitten by bees you need to increase your medication.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:57:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:56:45 PM

Bee's don't bite. If you've gotten bitten by bees you need to increase your medication.  :D

But theres no stinger on/in me, so it had to have bitedn me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:57:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:56:45 PM

If you've gotten bitten by bees you need to increase your medication.  :D

:( >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 01:58:33 PM

The stinger doesn't always stay in you. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 01:59:21 PM

Oh...Well in that case, it probably was a sting. it doesnt hurt much though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:02:01 PM

I have no doubt it was a sting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:02:30 PM

Yah, your right. I'm kinda out of it today... :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:03:02 PM

Again, if you say so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:03:22 PM

I can tell your already pissed off at me :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2007, 02:16:33 PM

I have a friend who isn't sure if she's allergic to a bee sting or not, so she has to stay away not knowing how her body will react  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:18:37 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2007, 02:16:33 PM

I have a friend who isn't sure if she's allergic to a bee sting or not, so she has to stay away not knowing how her body will react  :wacko:

That must be scary. Bees are everywhere.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2007, 02:20:08 PM

Well, I haven't been stung in many years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2007, 02:23:43 PM

I got stung the other day, and it KINDA hurt.  Gil, if it KINDA hurt, you probably got stung by a sweat bee, which KINDA does hurt :lol:  I got a little welt, put some water mixed with baking soda, and it dissapeared within minutes :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:27:57 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2007, 02:20:08 PM

Well, I haven't been stung in many years.

Yah, me either. I've only been stung about 2 or 3 times in my life.

As for the kind of bee, it was one of those smaller ones, that are yellow and black striped. I really don't know
the name for them, other than "Normal" or "Typical" bee. It certainly wasnt a bumble bee or a carpenter bee or
anything like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:29:12 PM

At this point I feel like throwing my DSL modem out the window. Obviously, my ISP has never heard of quality service. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:30:14 PM

go with Cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:31:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:30:14 PM

go with Cable.

You told me that on AIM. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:34:29 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:32:20 PM

Oh yeah. I forgot :P

You sure do forget things quite often. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:35:02 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:34:29 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:32:20 PM

Oh yeah. I forgot :P

You sure do forget things quite often. :wacko:

Yah I know. I think i need to upgrade my internal RAM :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:38:04 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:35:02 PM

Yah I know. I think i need to upgrade my internal RAM :blink:

LOL. Yeah, I think you need to. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:39:30 PM

*does diagnostic testing* I have 8 MB of RAM in my brain, last installed 03/25/94!!! (my birthday) :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:41:48 PM

Now it all makes sense.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:42:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:41:48 PM

Now it all makes sense.  :D

Yup. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:42:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:41:48 PM

Now it all makes sense.  :D

Yah, but its gonna cost a fortune to get some new RAM for me. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:43:11 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:42:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:41:48 PM

Now it all makes sense.  :D

Yup. ;)

Hey, no one word posts, remember? :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:44:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:42:52 PM

Yah, but its gonna cost a fortune to get some new RAM for me. :rofl2:

Yep. Luckily for me, I came with 1 GB of RAM. :P

Quote

Hey, no one word posts, remember? Smiley

I don't do it too often for it to be a major issue. You, mainly need to remember that rule because you tend to break it often. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:45:21 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:44:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:42:52 PM

Yah, but its gonna cost a fortune to get some new RAM for me. :rofl2:

Yep. Luckily for me, I came with 1 GB of RAM. :P

*whistle* Top of the line! :D

Quote

Hey, no one word posts, remember? Smiley

I don't do it too often for it to be a major issue. You, mainly need to remember that rule because you tend to break it often. <_<
[/quote]
Yah, your right. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:46:21 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:44:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:42:52 PM

Yah, but its gonna cost a fortune to get some new RAM for me. :rofl2:

Yep. Luckily for me, I came with 1 GB of RAM. :P

Quote

Hey, no one word posts, remember? Smiley

I don't do it too often for it to be a major issue. You, mainly need to remember that rule because you tend to break it often. <_<

Exactly. There are two reasons Gil why I really pin you for one word and senseless posts. One, you make them FARRRRR to often. Two, you make them simply for the sake of being the top poster. That makes me angry. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:47:17 PM

Thats true. Makes sense :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:47:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:46:21 PM

Exactly. There are two reasons Gil why I really pin you for one word and senseless posts. One, you make them FARRRRR to often. Two, you make them simply for the sake of being the top poster. That makes me angry. 

Agreed. I mean, it's OK to do it every once in a while, but all the time is simply unacceptable. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:48:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:47:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:46:21 PM

Exactly. There are two reasons Gil why I really pin you for one word and senseless posts. One, you make them FARRRRR to often. Two, you make them simply for the sake of being the top poster. That makes me angry. 

Agreed. I mean, it's OK to do it every once in a while, but all the time is simply unacceptable. :no:

And for the sake of being the highest poster is worse yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:49:59 PM

Is it just me or is there posts disappearing from this thread? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:51:29 PM

I dont ALWAYs do it just to be the top poster, but I admit i have done it for that reason a couple of times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:53:22 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:49:59 PM

Is it just me or is there posts disappearing from this thread? :huh:

I didn't notice any deleted posts  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 02:54:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:53:22 PM

I didn't notice any deleted posts  :unsure:

I am. I'm seeing posts moving back pages.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:54:37 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:54:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:53:22 PM

I didn't notice any deleted posts  :unsure:

I am. I'm seeing posts moving back pages.

Yeah, now i see it.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 02:56:08 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 02:49:59 PM

Is it just me or is there posts disappearing from this thread? :huh:

Yes I am pruning it back a bit. So far I have to admit, most of what I've pruned off is Gil's posts. That's because there are tons of unacceptable posts by him at the beginning of this thread. But I'm pruning a little bit of everything, not just Gil's posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 03:17:29 PM

Its getting pretty hot. I think TWC is wrong. They say its only 83 right now, but it feels like its at leas 87. the humidity is low too...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2007, 03:48:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:39:30 PM

*does diagnostic testing* I have 8 MB of RAM in my brain, last installed 03/25/94!!! (my birthday) :blink: :blink: :blink:

Oh my gosh, you're younger than I thought!  It seems 1994 was just yesterday  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 04:00:28 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2007, 03:48:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 02:39:30 PM

*does diagnostic testing* I have 8 MB of RAM in my brain, last installed 03/25/94!!! (my birthday) :blink: :blink: :blink:

Oh my gosh, you're younger than I thought!  It seems 1994 was just yesterday  :blink:

LOL, you knew how old I was!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 04:52:12 PM

I think we've figured out what the problem with our internet after my mom called my ISP. We had our DSL modem plugged in to a filter (where you can plug the phone and the modem into a single phone jack), and the person on the phone told us to get rid of the filter, and plug the modem directly into the jack. We think the filter may have been bad. They're going to send out a new filter, and it should arrive here in a few days. After that, we'll try that filter, and see if it works. If it doesn't, they'll send a technition to our house. Hopefully, the problem will be fixed soon! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 04:56:22 PM

Makes sense. Why not just get rid of the filter all-together and see if it works?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 05:32:24 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 04:56:22 PM

Makes sense. Why not just get rid of the filter all-together and see if it works?

That's what we did. ;) So far, it seems to work good. B) We're now awaiting the new filter (so that we can hook back up the living room phone), and hopefully that works. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 05:57:18 PM

I'm surprised they still have DSL. For that matter, I'm shocked that Dial-Up is still around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 06:42:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 05:57:18 PM

I'm surprised they still have DSL. For that matter, I'm shocked that Dial-Up is still around.

I think DSL will still be here for quite sometime. However, I doubt Dial-Up will be around for a while. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 06:43:46 PM

Dial-Up should've died years ago. its outdated technology, like DSL. Now its Cable and Fiber Optics :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 06:44:58 PM

DSL, IMO, is WAY better than Dial-Up. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

Yah, everything is better than Dial-Up.

BTW, this is my 1,000th post!!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

BTW, this is my 1,000th post!!!!

Unfortunately, a lot of them were unnecessary. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2007, 06:59:41 PM

Ah, dial-up. I couldn't stand the slowness of it. We had dial-up and AOL until November 2004, and then we finally switched to Comcast Internet. I don't miss having dial-up one bit! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 07:15:38 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

BTW, this is my 1,000th post!!!!

Unfortunately, a lot of them were unnecessary. <_<

Yes, but those were deleted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 07:21:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 07:15:38 PM

Yes, but those were deleted.

They were, but still, they shouldn't have even been made in the first place. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 07:22:14 PM

Yup, your right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2007, 08:17:10 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 05:32:24 PM

That's what we did. ;) So far, it seems to work good. B) We're now awaiting the new filter (so that we can hook back up the living room phone), and hopefully that works. :yes:

Apparently the filter's not the problem since it just went down again. :angry: :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on July 15, 2007, 11:07:03 PM

Last Monday I got a job as a Pharmacy technician at a Rite Aid.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 11:54:35 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 15, 2007, 06:50:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 15, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

BTW, this is my 1,000th post!!!!

Unfortunately, a lot of them were unnecessary. <_<

Yeah Gil unfortunately your 1000 posts don't mean much because they were made for quantity, not quality. In fact, you may end up back under 1000 because I have been pruning some of the larger threads all day today, and admittedly most of what I've pruned belongs to you-because much of what you have posted are one word posts or otherwise unneeded posts.

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:00:49 AM

Gary, that would probably be right. Usually, you never want to have any hardware between the modem and the wall outlet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:02:22 AM

I know its right. I have no doubt in my mind that its right. That's why he isn't having any problems right now. I made the same mistake when I first got DSL. Luckily, the tech support person I spoke with at the time had the smarts to tell me to remove the filter from the modem line. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:04:30 AM

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:14:08 AM

my brother just got back from his cruise. his skin is like 6 shades darker :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:20:17 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:04:30 AM

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

You don't use filters with cable modems. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:21:05 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:20:17 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:04:30 AM

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

You don't use filters with cable modems. :no:

I know, but its the same kind of idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:22:57 AM

There's nothing even similar between the two. With a cable modem, you simply plug the cable wire into the modem and your on your way. There are no filters or anything else that you have to use.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:23:35 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:22:57 AM

There's nothing even similar between the two. With a cable modem, you simply plug the cable wire into the modem and your on your way. There are no filters or anything else that you have to use.

I don't think you quite understand what i was saying. But it doesnt really matter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:25:09 AM

I don't see what there is to not understand. cable modems are really simple compared to DSL modems.You simply plug the cable line in and go. You don't have to plug a phone line in, you don't have to use a filter, none of that. When it comes to ease of use, cable internet is definitley tops.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2007, 12:26:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 11:54:35 PM

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Yeah, they told us to take it out. I had no idea that you were not supposed to use it on the modem, but I'll be sure to let my parents know. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:27:48 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 16, 2007, 12:26:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 11:54:35 PM

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Yeah, they told us to take it out. I had no idea that you were not supposed to use it on the modem, but I'll be sure to let my parents know. ;)

Who installed it???

Sounds like DSL is a piece of :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:31:28 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:27:48 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 16, 2007, 12:26:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2007, 11:54:35 PM

Stephen, DO NOT replace the filter. You do not use a filter on the modem. I assume that you have a splitter on your phone jack so that you can hook up both the telephone and the modem. Put a filter on the telephone line, but do not put one on the modem line. I can't believe that your ISP wouldn't tell you that. The filter is interfering with the modem.

Yeah, they told us to take it out. I had no idea that you were not supposed to use it on the modem, but I'll be sure to let my parents know. ;)

Who installed it???

Sounds like DSL is a piece of :censored:

Its not. Not at all.

Yeah never use a filter on your modem line Stephen.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:33:23 AM

So far Cable is best, but soon it will be Fiber Optics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:34:16 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:33:23 AM

So far Cable is best, but soon it will be Fiber Optics.

How are the two different? Cable is delivered via fiber optics, isn't it?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:35:03 AM

No no no. Fiber Optics is completely different. It makes cable look like DSL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:35:51 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:35:03 AM

No no no. Fiber Optics is completely different. It makes cable look like DSL.

I don't think so.I distinctly remember Comcast making a big stink about 5-8 years ago about the fact that they were upgrading their system to fiber optics. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:36:48 AM

No, Fiber optics is just being developed. THey are currently "Beta testing" it in certain locations.

See Verizon FiOS. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:38:14 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:36:48 AM

No, Fiber optics is just being developed. THey are currently "Beta testing" it in certain locations.

See Verizon FiOS. :yes:

Fiber optics is not new, I'm telling you. It may, however, be a new concept for Verizon (I know for a fact that it is). But its been a standard in the cable industry for, as I said, the last 5-8 years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:39:27 AM

No, as far as wiring goes with cable, its standard coaxial. I'm kinda confused as to what
your reffering to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:41:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:39:27 AM

No, as far as wiring goes with cable, its standard coaxial. I'm kinda confused as to what
your reffering to.

The only thing that is standard coaxial between the cable company and your house is the cable in your home. All of the wiring outside of your home is fiber optics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:42:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:41:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:39:27 AM

No, as far as wiring goes with cable, its standard coaxial. I'm kinda confused as to what
your reffering to.

The only thing that is standard coaxial between the cable company and your house is the cable in your home. All of the wiring outside of your home is fiber optics.

Hmmm...I know for sure its not Fiber Optics here. Maybe in some areas it is. I know that they are slowly upgrading everywhere to fiber optics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:45:41 AM

I assure you Gil that your cable company does use fiber optics. Comcast uses it in all of their service areas nationwide.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:46:37 AM

Okay, i'm totally confused. everywhere i have read says that Fiber Optics is this whole new thing thats going to kick Cable's ass. I don't know whats right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:47:40 AM

I don't know where they get this from. Fiber optics have been in use in the cable industry for a number of years now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:48:42 AM

Its all confusing. i'll look it up tomorrow on Wikipedia or somethin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:49:52 AM

Let me put it this way-without fiber optics, digital cable and cable internet would not be possible. standard copper wiring, which was in use before fiber optics came about, does not have the ability to carry the bandwidth required for those services.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 12:55:35 AM

okay maybe your right. but i guess this new thing is total fiber optics. where even your home wiring is fiber optic. I am really confused.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:57:53 AM

Nope. Its only new to Verizon customers, because Verizon has never used fiber optics. With telephone services, you don't need fiber optics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2007, 01:04:47 AM

Now, I'm thinking that the filter may not be the problem (or the only problem). My DSL has been going on and off all night. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 09:14:09 AM

Hello, World!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 10:07:21 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 16, 2007, 01:04:47 AM

Now, I'm thinking that the filter may not be the problem (or the only problem). My DSL has been going on and off all night. :censored:

Well, it was at least part of the problem. Don't put a filter on the modem line, under any circumstance.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 11:12:28 AM

Im exhausted already. The recycle truck woke me up at 745, its hot, i've been doing lots of stuff. I'm ready to go to sleep for the night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 05:36:25 PM

Today is my parents' 31st anniversary :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2007, 09:46:43 PM

Ugh, that Honda commercial with the cartoon character is back. This is the fourth year in a row that they are showing this. I can't stand it!  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 16, 2007, 09:48:02 PM

Just ordered a new laptop! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 09:48:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 16, 2007, 09:48:02 PM

Just ordered a new laptop! :dance:

What kind?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 16, 2007, 09:49:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 09:48:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 16, 2007, 09:48:02 PM

Just ordered a new laptop! :dance:

What kind?

HP Pavillion dv6000z.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 09:50:54 PM

Cool. HP always makes good computers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 16, 2007, 09:51:48 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 09:50:54 PM

Cool. HP always makes good computers.

Yep, we've had three HP desktops.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 09:54:47 PM

My dad has an HP desktop that he got 5 years ago, and its still considered Top-Of-The-Line technology today.

Granted, it cost $1300, but its still pretty awesome

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 10:03:15 PM

What are the specs of your Dad's computer?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:04:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 10:03:15 PM

What are the specs of your Dad's computer?

2.5 GHz Pentium 4
512 MB RAM
80 GB Hard drive
CD Burner
DVD Rom Drive
lots of software.
etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 10:05:51 PM

That's not top of the line Gil. don't fool yourself. Do you have any idea what a top of the line computer is? Try at least a 4 gig CPU, at least a couple hundred gig hard drive, 2-3 gigs of RAM, DVD Burner. Your father's PC is mid-level, at best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:07:09 PM

What I mean is, up until very recently (about 1 or 2 years ago) it was concidered a VERY good machine. Just recently did they make
multiple hundred GB hard drives top of the line. Its still concidersed standard.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 16, 2007, 10:14:56 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:07:09 PM

What I mean is, up until very recently (about 1 or 2 years ago) it was concidered a VERY good machine. Just recently did they make
multiple hundred GB hard drives top of the line. Its still concidersed standard.

I'd consider a top-of-the-line computer today to have the following:

Dual or Quad Core CPU, at least 3GHz clock speed
At least 4 GB RAM
At least 500 GB storage
512 MB graphics
DVD (or Blu-ray/HD-DVD) recorder

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on July 16, 2007, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:04:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 10:03:15 PM

What are the specs of your Dad's computer?

2.5 GHz Pentium 4
512 MB RAM
80 GB Hard drive
CD Burner
DVD Rom Drive
lots of software.
etc.

Yeah, that's almost exactly the same specs I have on my desktop.  It's definitely mid-level at best now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:24:44 PM

Yah, probably true. But in 2002, you couldnt get better than that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 10:37:12 PM

Don't look now Gil but this is 2007.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:45:27 PM

Are you sure:? its supposed to be 1999 the world is gonna blow when it hits y2k

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 11:07:18 PM

Yeah that was another one of those things that was wayyyy overhyped and never happened.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 11:18:07 PM

Yah, I didalmost die tho.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 04:29:44 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Saturn! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 07:16:34 PM

Welcome aboard Saturn! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2007, 07:17:28 PM

Welcom Saturn! Which is my favorite planet!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:40:58 PM

Saturn. thats a nice name. I think i'll name my kid that when i have kids.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:47:15 PM

My steak is well done :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 07:51:41 PM

I think we've got the internet problem solved. We recieved our new filter today, and it came with a little wall mount. Keeping in mind not to hook up the filter to the DSL modem, what we did was hook up the wall mount thing (we didn't mount it, though) to the telephone jack. The wall mount had a plug to plug in the filter, and on the side, had a plug labled "DSL", and it had a picture of a DSL modem under it (so I assumed the DSL modem was supposed to plug into that plug). So, we plugged in the phone into the filter, and then plugged that into the wall mount. We then plugged the DSL phone cable into the side plug on the wall mount (labled DSL), and shortly after that the internet came back up (and rather quickly, I might add). Hopefully our internet problems are solved for good. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:53:41 PM

Boy, DSL sounds like a major hassle :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 07:54:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:53:41 PM

Boy, DSL sounds like a major hassle :wacko:

Well, if this solves our problem for good, then we shouldn't have to deal with any hassles anymore. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:55:55 PM

I mean, just the though of using filters and stuff. thats insane. im glad I have Cable. well worth the cost..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 07:57:21 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:55:55 PM

I mean, just the though of using filters and stuff. thats insane. im glad I have Cable. well worth the cost..

It's not that hard once you figure it out. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 08:04:24 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 17, 2007, 07:57:21 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 07:55:55 PM

I mean, just the though of using filters and stuff. thats insane. im glad I have Cable. well worth the cost..

It's not that hard once you figure it out. B)

Yah, but its still something else you have to do. Any extra work is a pain, even if its simple. that why i like Cable. Just plug in the modem and go.
No other equipment, unless yo uchoose to have a router, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 09:05:38 PM

Pffft. Not having to add a couple of filters does not justify the higher cost. It takes a few seconds to do, and very seldom causes problems.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 09:11:51 PM

I'd rather pay more for less equipment, faster speeds, and fewer problems. but thats just me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 17, 2007, 07:51:41 PM

Hopefully our internet problems are solved for good. :dance:

Well, I jinxed it. :rolleyes: It went down again tonight. <_< We removed it, and plugged the DSL line back in to the phone jack again, and the internet came back up. Tomorrow, we'll buy a splitter and try that to see if it'll work. Hopefully it does.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 09:13:24 PM

Pfft. Again, there's no justification. There are seldom ever problems, two tiny little filters, and the speed difference is little (I know, I've used both services concurrently, and saw little difference between the two).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 09:13:57 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 17, 2007, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 17, 2007, 07:51:41 PM

Hopefully our internet problems are solved for good. :dance:

Well, I jinxed it. :rolleyes: It went down again tonight. <_< We removed it, and plugged the DSL line back in to the phone jack again, and the internet came back up. Tomorrow, we'll buy a splitter and try that to see if it'll work. Hopefully it does.

Yeah, I would definitley get a splitter. That's how I have mine set up, and I've had no troubles at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 09:23:25 PM

Just a question - should I be able to plug the DSL cable directly in to the splitter, and then plug the filter into  the splitter as well, and then plug the telephone into the filter. Would that work? :unsure: Because, from that filter's installation directions, any telephone equipment needs to be on a filter (except for the DSL modem).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 09:27:31 PM

Here's what you do-plug the splitter into the phone jack. You will now have two phone jacks instead of one. Then, plug the DSL modem ONLY into one of those jacks, and plug your telephone cord w/the filter attached into the other jack. That's it!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 09:28:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 09:27:31 PM

Here's what you do-plug the splitter into the phone jack. You will now have two phone jacks instead of one. Then, plug the DSL modem ONLY into one of those jacks, and plug your telephone cord w/the filter attached into the other jack. That's it!  8)

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 17, 2007, 10:12:59 PM

Gil, what are you talking about?  I have had DSL for years with no problems.  So what, you have to have a filter on all the phones?  Does it really take a monkey's :censored: to put them in?  What's wrong with $20 for 1500?

Go pay $40 bucks a month yourself :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:07:35 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 17, 2007, 10:12:59 PM

Gil, what are you talking about?  I have had DSL for years with no problems.  So what, you have to have a filter on all the phones?  Does it really take a monkey's :censored: to put them in?  What's wrong with $20 for 1500?

Go pay $40 bucks a month yourself :rolleyes:

Just more trouble thats uneccessary work. For me, I'd rather pay $40-$50 a month. thats just me. Plus, its better in terms of quality
and speed. i'd say its well worth it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:26:29 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 17, 2007, 09:28:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 09:27:31 PM

Here's what you do-plug the splitter into the phone jack. You will now have two phone jacks instead of one. Then, plug the DSL modem ONLY into one of those jacks, and plug your telephone cord w/the filter attached into the other jack. That's it!  8)

Thanks! :)

No problem!

Gil, are you that dense? There is NO work to it at all, there is NO speed difference at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 11:28:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:26:29 PM

Gil, are you that dense? There is NO work to it at all, there is NO speed difference at all.

Yep. All you've got to do is make the simple connections, and your done. You (Gil) seem to make it sound like it's hard as pulling teeth to do that. :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:28:45 PM

Yes, speed is total difference. We are very far from the central office or whatever,  so it woul dbe pretty slow. with cable,
it doesnt matter where you are.

My cable speeds are often around 22 MBPS Down, so im find with that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 11:30:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:28:45 PM

Yes, speed is total difference. We are very far from the central office or whatever,  so it woul dbe pretty slow. with cable,
it doesnt matter where you are.

There's not really a difference in speed between cable and DSL. I've used both and the speed of cable is definitely comparible to DSL. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:31:33 PM

Well, how far are you from central office? you could be a lot closer than i am.

My dad refuses to ever get DSL. cable is more reliable, faster, and easier. its like all newer technology.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 11:33:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:31:33 PM

Well, how far are you from central office? you could be a lot closer than i am.

I'm not sure. But from my experience, DSL and Cable speeds are very similar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:34:18 PM

Unfortunately Gil, we can't control where you live, and its not fair that you bash DSL based on your situation. Most folks live within a reasonable distance form their CO. The only time distance is usually a factor is when your in a rural area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:34:34 PM

Well like almost everything, it all depends on your area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:35:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:34:18 PM

Unfortunately Gil, we can't control where you live, and its not fair that you bash DSL based on your situation. Most folks live within a reasonable distance form their CO. The only time distance is usually a factor is when your in a rural area.

Well, my dad says we are far from the central office, so thats a no-go.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:35:45 PM

Gil, you've gone from complaining about the complexity of it to ocmplaining about the distance....:wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:36:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:35:45 PM

Gil, you've gone from complaining about the complexity of it to ocmplaining about the distance....:wacko:

I'm complaining abut everything :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:36:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:35:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:34:18 PM

Unfortunately Gil, we can't control where you live, and its not fair that you bash DSL based on your situation. Most folks live within a reasonable distance form their CO. The only time distance is usually a factor is when your in a rural area.

Well, my dad says we are far from the central office, so thats a no-go.

Well that's unusual in a urban or even suburban area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2007, 11:36:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:36:09 PM

I'm complaining abut everything :D

No surprise there. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:37:18 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 17, 2007, 11:36:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:36:09 PM

I'm complaining abut everything :D

No surprise there. :D

My thoughts exactly.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:39:20 PM

Yah, I complain a lot. :D Anywho, I'm happy with cable, and i'd have it over anything. THats my oppinion.

If I can afford it, then I will keep it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:41:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:39:20 PM

If I can afford it, then I will keep it.

Well, judging by your posts (not to mention your nature) it doesn't seem that that would ever be a problem.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:52:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:41:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 17, 2007, 11:39:20 PM

If I can afford it, then I will keep it.

Well, judging by your posts (not to mention your nature) it doesn't seem that that would ever be a problem.  ;)

No, it isnt ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2007, 11:57:41 PM

Yeah, that's pretty clear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:06:11 AM

I guess so.

Anywho, my parents' friends were over tonight. I'm exhausted now.  :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 18, 2007, 10:45:25 AM

Hey, Gil, how do you get the speed so high?  I'm looking at the Comcast site, and it says a maximum of 6 mbps? :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 10:47:13 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 18, 2007, 10:45:25 AM

Hey, Gil, how do you get the speed so high?  I'm looking at the Comcast site, and it says a maximum of 6 mbps? :)

Well according to the Speakeasy Internet Speed test, I get around 18-22 MBPS Down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:43:04 AM

Show us a screenshot of your test results. I don't buy this for a second.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:44:04 AM

Its not ALWAYS 22MBPS. It all varies with usage of other people in the neighborhood. but more often than not, its
up there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:46:37 AM

Well i just did one.

Download Speed: 11943 kbps (1492.9 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 1604 kbps (200.5 KB/sec transfer rate)

Its lower than before. But like  i said, its all depending on the useage of the neighborhood.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:49:43 AM

Well then here's why your speeds are so high: you live in a very sparsley populated area (which coincedentally would also explain why you can't get DSL). In any even mildly populated area there would be enough other users to cap your speed at a max of 6Mpbs or so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:52:20 AM

LOL. I can tell you right now that i live in nowhere near a sparsely populated area! Its quite the opposite. The only ones on my
particular "internet block", however, would be about 6 other houses. So I guess I'm lucky.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:00:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 12:01:40 PM

Alright, I've now installed the splitter on the phone jack where the DSL modem plugs in. Hopefully things go better this time. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:03:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:00:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

Let me rephrase what I said. The AVERAGE internet block has 15-20 or more residences. Yours obviously are not average.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:04:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:03:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:00:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

Let me rephrase what I said. The AVERAGE internet block has 15-20 or more residences. Yours obviously are not average.

Yah, I know what you said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:06:01 PM

Then why did you argue about something I didn't say?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:06:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:06:01 PM

Then why did you argue about something I didn't say?

I didnt argue, I was agreeing with you. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:08:53 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:00:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

Sounds like an arguement to me. I don't see anywhere where you agreed with me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:10:43 PM

By disagreeing with me?  :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:12:42 PM

Gil, your a very strange young man.  :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 12:14:14 PM

Quote from: Gil

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

Last I checked, saying "No" to something usually means you're disagreeing. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:14:39 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 12:14:14 PM

Quote from: Gil

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

Last I checked, saying "No" to something usually means you're disagreeing. :unsure:

I wasn't. Discussion over.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 12:15:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:14:39 PM

I wasn't. Discussion over.

I don't really understand you, but OK. :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:15:39 PM

Then what do you call it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:17:15 PM

Ugh...


I need more coffee.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:17:46 PM

Well I'm tired of your crap Gil and I want it to end. Dropping this discussion is not going to make that happen. You refuse to acknowledge anything you do. I swear Gil I am ready to ban you right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:19:59 PM

Yah. Your blaming me for something you started. I'm not trying to be rude or disrespectful, but it seems thats been happening a lot
lately. You start something, (A prime example would be this), and then in the end, you blame me. Thats not fair one bit :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 12:21:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:19:59 PM

Yah. Your blaming me for something you started. I'm not trying to be rude or disrespectful, but it seems thats been happening a lot
lately. You start something, (A prime example would be this), and then in the end, you blame me. Thats not fair one bit :no:

From what I can tell, it was YOU that started it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:21:56 PM

i was going to say the same thing Stephen. I jsut stated A FACT about internet blocks, which Gil disputed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:25:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:23:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:21:56 PM

i was going to say the same thing Stephen. I jsut stated A FACT about internet blocks, which Gil disputed.

I said:

Quote

Yah. I know what you said

Then you said:

Quote

Then why did you argue about something I didn't say?

Long story short, I was not arguing what you said. I seriously don't think we need to make a big deal over this. :no:

No, Gil, you said:

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 12:00:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:59:18 AM

Yes, you are very lucky. Most "internet bocks" as you put it consist of anywhere from 15-20 or more residences.

No, they are quite small around here. They have smaller internet blocks, but they have more blocks.

You clearly argued what I said. And yet you didn't even mention this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 12:30:46 PM

To me it seemed like you labeled what I said as wrong becasue of how you started by saying No, and then making your point. When a person does that it usually means they don't agree with what was said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:13:31 PM

I'm so bored :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2007, 01:32:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:13:31 PM

I'm so bored :yawn:

So am I. I use the computer for entertainment and this site helps a lot!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 18, 2007, 01:32:53 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 18, 2007, 01:32:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:13:31 PM

I'm so bored :yawn:

So am I. I use the computer for entertainment and this site helps a lot!

Tell me about it. With people like Gil and Gary who post VERY quickly, there is always something to read.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:33:07 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 18, 2007, 01:32:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:13:31 PM

I'm so bored :yawn:

So am I. I use the computer for entertainment and this site helps a lot!

Yes, it sure does!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2007, 01:34:59 PM

Lfmusocfan. you posting pretty quickly as well! I can't believe I'm past over a 100 posts. I must be really bored!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:35:23 PM

Well I'm glad you all like it.

LOL @ Derek. Yeah we are pretty fast posters.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:35:55 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 18, 2007, 01:34:59 PM

Lfmusocfan. you posting pretty quickly as well! I can't believe I'm past over a 100 posts. I must be really bored!

Look at me. if I have almost 1200 posts, i must be EXTREMELY bored! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:36:32 PM

No Gil, your not extremely bored. You just extremely want to be #1.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:37:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:36:32 PM

No Gil, your not extremely bored. You just extremely want to be #1.  :rolleyes:

I don't care about being number one, I just like this site a lot, and I like to post. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:39:11 PM

Gil, you've said on a number of occassions that you won't stand for being anything less than #1. You can say anything you want now, but the truth is already out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:39:48 PM

Who says my mindset cant change? As of recently, i could care less whose number one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:41:58 PM

They can change, but they don't.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:42:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:41:58 PM

They can change, but they don't.  ;)

Yes they can. i can change anything about me. I am Me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 18, 2007, 01:43:29 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 01:42:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:41:58 PM

They can change, but they don't.  ;)

I am Me

And I banned you for that in the Game Room. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 01:44:10 PM

Gil, I wasn't born yesterday. And I also have half a brain. I've never seen anyone who doesn't care post as frantically as you do. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:12:02 PM

Yeah if it keeps up definitley call them again. There's gotta be some kind of problem in the wiring inside or oustide your house. Or perhaps something is wrong with your DSL modem. Or perhaps even with your Ethernet card (the card in your computer into which you plug the ethernet cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Thats crazy. I wonder what it could be :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 02:15:48 PM

It just went down again, and I just unplugged the filter from the splitter, and it came back up. So obviously, the filter is still interfering with the modem somehow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Thats crazy. I wonder what it could be :huh:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:12:02 PM

Yeah if it keeps up definitley call them again. There's gotta be some kind of problem in the wiring inside or oustide your house. Or perhaps something is wrong with your DSL modem. Or perhaps even with your Ethernet card (the card in your computer into which you plug the ethernet cable.

 :thumbsup: :whistle:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:48 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:15:48 PM

It just went down again, and I just unplugged the filter from the splitter, and it came back up. So obviously, the filter is still interfering with the modem somehow.

As long as you don't have the filter attached to the line coming from your modem, there is no interference.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:17:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Thats crazy. I wonder what it could be :huh:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:12:02 PM

Yeah if it keeps up definitley call them again. There's gotta be some kind of problem in the wiring inside or oustide your house. Or perhaps something is wrong with your DSL modem. Or perhaps even with your Ethernet card (the card in your computer into which you plug the ethernet cable.

 :thumbsup: :whistle:

Well i didnt see that, since i was posted first.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:18:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:17:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Thats crazy. I wonder what it could be :huh:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:12:02 PM

Yeah if it keeps up definitley call them again. There's gotta be some kind of problem in the wiring inside or oustide your house. Or perhaps something is wrong with your DSL modem. Or perhaps even with your Ethernet card (the card in your computer into which you plug the ethernet cable.

 :thumbsup: :whistle:

Well i didnt see that, since i was posted first.

So you just post without reading what is already posted?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:19:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:18:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:17:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Thats crazy. I wonder what it could be :huh:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:12:02 PM

Yeah if it keeps up definitley call them again. There's gotta be some kind of problem in the wiring inside or oustide your house. Or perhaps something is wrong with your DSL modem. Or perhaps even with your Ethernet card (the card in your computer into which you plug the ethernet cable.

 :thumbsup: :whistle:

Well i didnt see that, since i was posted first.

So you just post without reading what is already posted?  :rolleyes:

No! :cry2: I was posting while you were posting yours. I didnt realize your post came before mine! :cry2: :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 02:20:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:48 PM

As long as you don't have the filter attached to the line coming from your modem, there is no interference.

I have the DSL modem plugged straight into the splitter, and I had the filter plugged into the other plug. Yet, when I have the filter plugged in (not in the same line as the modem), apparently the modem is still getting interfered by the filter because it goes down. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:20:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:19:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:18:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:17:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:09:39 PM

Ugh, my internet went down AGAIN, even after I installed the splitter. :censored: If this keeps up in, let's say the next few days we'll probably call the ISP again. This is getting ridiculous. <_<

Thats crazy. I wonder what it could be :huh:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:12:02 PM

Yeah if it keeps up definitley call them again. There's gotta be some kind of problem in the wiring inside or oustide your house. Or perhaps something is wrong with your DSL modem. Or perhaps even with your Ethernet card (the card in your computer into which you plug the ethernet cable.

 :thumbsup: :whistle:

Well i didnt see that, since i was posted first.

So you just post without reading what is already posted?  :rolleyes:

No! :cry2: I was posting while you were posting yours. I didnt realize your post came before mine! :cry2: :cry:

Mine was already there Gil. If you look at the time stamps, mine came two minutes before yours. also, the board tells you when someone else has posted BEFORE it lets you submit your post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:21:41 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 18, 2007, 02:20:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:16:48 PM

As long as you don't have the filter attached to the line coming from your modem, there is no interference.

I have the DSL modem plugged straight into the splitter, and I had the filter plugged into the other plug. Yet, when I have the filter plugged in (not in the same line as the modem), apparently the modem is still getting interfered by the filter because it goes down. :unsure:

No, again no interference is possible unless the filter is on the same line. The filter cannot interfere from anohter line. Its technically impossible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:21:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:20:43 PM

Mine was already there Gil. If you look at the time stamps, mine came two minutes before yours. also, the board tells you when someone else has posted BEFORE it lets you submit your post.

Well it didnt tell me, cause my post went through. Its not my fault. :cry: :cry2:

SSS, I don't know anythng, but it looks like its your modem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:23:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:21:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:20:43 PM

Mine was already there Gil. If you look at the time stamps, mine came two minutes before yours. also, the board tells you when someone else has posted BEFORE it lets you submit your post.

Well it didnt tell me, cause my post went through. Its not my fault. :cry: :cry2:

SSS, I don't know anythng, but it looks like its your modem.

It went through cause my post was already there and you didn;t read it before you posted.  :P

Yeah, I'm guessing its eitehr the modem or the wiring. As I said, it could be the inside OR outside wiring.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2007, 02:23:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:21:41 PM

No, again no interference is possible unless the filter is on the same line. The filter cannot interfere from anohter line. Its technically impossible.

Hmm. I don't know then.

Quote

SSS, I don't know anythng, but it looks like its your modem.

I doubt it. It works fine when the filter is NOT plugged in to the other line on the splitter, but it doesn't when the filter is plugged in to the splitter. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:24:42 PM

I have mine set up the same way Stephen and it works fine. So not only do I know from a technical standpoint that you shouldn't be having a problem, I also know it from personal experience with the same setup.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:24:49 PM

Gary, I we were both typing our posts at the same time. When i clicked the Reply button, your post was not there. It shlould've told me that u posted, but it didnt. iit must've been a temporary glitch.

Yah, when we had a problem with our cable, they replaced ALL the wiiring outside of our house. It was hard, but everything including
the TV ran a lot smoother.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:26:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:24:49 PM

Gary, I we were both typing our posts at the same time. When i clicked the Reply button, your post was not there. It shlould've told me that u posted, but it didnt. iit must've been a temporary glitch.

Yah, when we had a problem with our cable, they replaced ALL the wiiring outside of our house. It was hard, but everything including
the TV ran a lot smoother.

No Gil, we didn't post at the same time. Check the time stamps.

Yeah, I think the ISP should definitley come out and check out ALL the wiring.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:27:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:26:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:24:49 PM

Gary, I we were both typing our posts at the same time. When i clicked the Reply button, your post was not there. It shlould've told me that u posted, but it didnt. iit must've been a temporary glitch.

Yah, when we had a problem with our cable, they replaced ALL the wiiring outside of our house. It was hard, but everything including
the TV ran a lot smoother.

No Gil, we didn't post at the same time. Check the time stamps.

Yeah, I think the ISP should definitley come out and check out ALL the wiring.

Well in that case, I didnt see there was another page. But yes, have someone come out. Let them figure it out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:29:26 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:27:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 02:26:13 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:24:49 PM

Gary, I we were both typing our posts at the same time. When i clicked the Reply button, your post was not there. It shlould've told me that u posted, but it didnt. iit must've been a temporary glitch.

Yah, when we had a problem with our cable, they replaced ALL the wiiring outside of our house. It was hard, but everything including
the TV ran a lot smoother.

No Gil, we didn't post at the same time. Check the time stamps.

Yeah, I think the ISP should definitley come out and check out ALL the wiring.

Well in that case, I didnt see there was another page. But yes, have someone come out. Let them figure it out.

Yep. But beware, you'll probably have to get stern with them because often they try to blame it on your equipment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 02:30:31 PM

Yah. They never want to think that the problem could actually be caused by them :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 04:33:57 PM

I took a nap for the first tim since i was 3 years old :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 18, 2007, 05:44:16 PM

Im sick today..wahoo...

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 05:44:45 PM

That sucks. Hope your feeling better soon!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 18, 2007, 05:45:55 PM

thankd, gary

I actually feel much better than I did this morning.  I think part of the problem why I am still sick..is I have no food in this house..i Think I am going to go get a frozen pizza and a mountain dew from WAL MART

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:19:13 PM

I've been feeling funny all day :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 18, 2007, 06:21:28 PM

When I woke up this morning, I thought I was getting a cold, but I'm better now. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:23:09 PM

Wow, what is it with so many people getting sick? How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:23:09 PM

Wow, what is it with so many people getting sick? How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer?  :D

You can get sick any time of year. I remember last year around this time, i got a really bad sunburn. THe next day, I was puking my guts out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:23:09 PM

Wow, what is it with so many people getting sick? How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer?  :D

You can get sick any time of year. I remember last year around this time, i got a really bad sunburn. THe next day, I was puking my guts out.

I know you can get sick anytime. I didn't ask that.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:25:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:23:09 PM

Wow, what is it with so many people getting sick? How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer?  :D

You can get sick any time of year. I remember last year around this time, i got a really bad sunburn. THe next day, I was puking my guts out.

I know you can get sick anytime. I didn't ask that.  :rolleyes:

Yah, you said "How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer? :D "

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:27:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:25:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:23:09 PM

Wow, what is it with so many people getting sick? How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer?  :D

You can get sick any time of year. I remember last year around this time, i got a really bad sunburn. THe next day, I was puking my guts out.

I know you can get sick anytime. I didn't ask that.  :rolleyes:

Yah, you said "How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer? :D "

I was being funny. One doesn't usually relate summer to being sick you now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:27:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:27:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:25:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:23:09 PM

Wow, what is it with so many people getting sick? How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer?  :D

You can get sick any time of year. I remember last year around this time, i got a really bad sunburn. THe next day, I was puking my guts out.

I know you can get sick anytime. I didn't ask that.  :rolleyes:

Yah, you said "How can anyone possibly get sick in the summer? :D "

I was being funny. One doesn't usually relate summer to being sick you now.

I know :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:29:18 PM

Then why did you question it?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:29:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:29:18 PM

Then why did you question it?  :rolleyes:

Was just giving you what you (and everyone else) give me, for a change :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:30:54 PM

Well Gil,let me give you something. The boot.  :banned:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:31:18 PM

Well gee... :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:32:57 PM

You need to learn who's who around here Gil. I'm the admin. That means your under my rule. YOU need to follow the rules that are set out on this forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:33:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:32:57 PM

You need to learn who's who around here Gil. I'm the admin. That means your under my rule. YOU need to follow the rules that are set out on this forum.

Your right. -_-

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:36:49 PM

I want to be real honest with you for a second. I don't have the heart to ban you. Banning is one of my weaknesses and has always been something that my co-admin has usually had to do. That means that if you get banned form here, it'll probably be up to Stephen to do it. However, if you push me enough I WILL DO IT myself. I have bent over backwards to not ban you, and you keep taking advantage of my kindness. DON'T DO IT AGAIN. I will ban you. I need to keep this forum running smoothly, and free of trouble, and I will do whatever it takes to accomplish that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 06:48:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 06:36:49 PM

I want to be real honest with you for a second. I don't have the heart to ban you. Banning is one of my weaknesses and has always been something that my co-admin has usually had to do. That means that if you get banned form here, it'll probably be up to Stephen to do it. However, if you push me enough I WILL DO IT myself. I have bent over backwards to not ban you, and you keep taking advantage of my kindness. DON'T DO IT AGAIN. I will ban you. I need to keep this forum running smoothly, and free of trouble, and I will do whatever it takes to accomplish that.

I know. I don't know why i can't seem to follow the rules :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 07:28:09 PM

I don't know why either Gil, but that has to change, and it has to change soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:28:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 07:28:09 PM

I don't know why either Gil, but that has to change, and it has to change soon.

I know. I dont like getting in trouble :( :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 07:31:38 PM

And I don't like arguing with you, breaking you and Stephen up when you argue, and having to clean up after you all the time. I have better things to do with my time than waste huge chunks of it playing the role of post police.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:32:17 PM

I know :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:37:21 PM

My allergies are really bad today. :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 07:39:22 PM

Thankfully I don't have any. Although I think I may be developing an allergy to grass pollen. Quite often when I cut the grass my nose starts tingling and I start sneezing, and my eyes start watering.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 07:40:59 PM

I have no idea what i'm allergic to, but it only happenes in the spring, summer, and fall.

The doctor didn't figure out what it was, he just gave me meds (which cost a fortune, BTW).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 08:03:24 PM

Wow, my dad's cooking sucks! :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 18, 2007, 09:43:17 PM

Both my parents make good food, but my mom can probably make more things than my dad. I can also cook a lot of things. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 09:53:28 PM

So can I :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 18, 2007, 10:17:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 16, 2007, 10:04:06 PM

2.5 GHz Pentium 4
512 MB RAM
80 GB Hard drive
CD Burner
DVD Rom Drive
lots of software.
etc.

Yah, that's not top-of-the-line. I got my Compaq desktop computer in October 2005 and it's specs are:

2.2 GHz AMD Athlon
1GB RAM
250 GB HD
dual-layer DVD burner with LightScribe
second CD player
other stuff...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 10:56:57 PM

Yeah, no offense intended or anything, but your right. Gil's father's computer is mid-line at best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:08:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 10:56:57 PM

Yeah, no offense intended or anything, but your right. Gil's father's computer is mid-line at best.

Yup. its pretty much standard now :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:15:56 PM

Wow, I was expecting you to continue arguing that it was top of the line.  :D

Anyway....I'm tired tonight. I've been doing a lot of studying lately, and it really does wear a person out. What am I studying for, you ask? Well, as most of you probably know I did not graduate from high school. So, next month I am going to go and take the GED test so that I can finally get my diploma. But the GED test is VERY difficult. In all, it will take two days to complete. For the most part I'm not too worried. I think I can pass most of the test. But I'm a little shaky when it comes to math, and so I'm a little worried about that part of the test. But as I said, I've been studying ALOT so I'm confident that by the time next month rolls around I'll be able to pass.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:17:18 PM

You didn't finish H.S.??? I'm surprised i didnt know that, for as much as i talk to you. :D Learn something new everyday, i supposr :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:19:26 PM

Wow, I thought everyone knew that!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:19:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:19:26 PM

Wow, I thought everyone knew that!  :D

I didnt :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:27:09 PM

Well, you do now!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 18, 2007, 11:29:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 11:19:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:19:26 PM

Wow, I thought everyone knew that!  :D

I didnt :D

Neither did I.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2007, 11:30:46 PM

Wow, I had no idea that there were still people here who didn't know!  :o

BTW, we now have over 4,000 posts!!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2007, 08:39:58 PM

That's good! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 19, 2007, 08:56:53 PM

Im okay today :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 19, 2007, 08:57:38 PM

Yes its very good! It means that people are coming here frequently, and that they apparently like coming here. And having such a high post count (a.k.a. high activity level) will surely help to bring in more members.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 19, 2007, 08:58:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 19, 2007, 08:57:38 PM

Yes its very good! It means that people are coming here frequently, and that they apparently like coming here. And having such a high post count (a.k.a. high activity level) will surely help to bring in more members.

I love coming here :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 19, 2007, 10:28:55 PM

I like 80s music :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 19, 2007, 11:12:24 PM

80's music is cool. I have a number of favorite songs from that decade. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 19, 2007, 11:22:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 19, 2007, 11:12:24 PM

80's music is cool. I have a number of favorite songs from that decade. :yes:

Me too :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2007, 11:35:53 AM

Welcome to the boards, travisallen! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 11:51:59 AM

Whose that? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2007, 11:55:39 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 11:51:59 AM

Whose that? :huh:

I don't know. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 11:59:26 AM

Welcome aboard travisallen! Glad you've decided to join us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 12:02:58 PM

Well whoever it is, welcome to the forums :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 12:06:07 PM

I don't think it matters much who he is. He's here, we're happy to have him here, and that's pretty much all that matters.  ;)  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 12:09:46 PM

Also a warm welcome to NYwxguy, who also joined today!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 12:11:56 PM

we should makie a welcome thread where we welcome new members :yes:

Just a thought :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 12:36:45 PM

I don't know. I kinda feel the same way that Matt feels about that. If we want to welcome people the Front Porch is good enough. I'm not sure that making a seperate thread for the purpose makes sense.

What do you all think (except you Gil, because you suggested the idea)?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2007, 12:39:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 12:36:45 PM

I don't know. I kinda feel the same way that Matt feels about that. If we want to welcome people the Front Porch is good enough. I'm not sure that making a seperate thread for the purpose makes sense.

What do you all think (except you Gil, because you suggested the idea)?

I agree. Welcoming members in The Front Porch is fine. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 12:40:16 PM

Okay, sorry for suggessting the idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2007, 12:41:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 12:40:16 PM

Okay, sorry for suggessting the idea.

No need to be sorry! It's always good to bring up ideas. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 12:42:07 PM

LOL, why do you always apologize when we don't agree with your suggestions? There's nothing to apologize for.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 12:45:02 PM

Well i dunno. I appologize for everything. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 01:29:32 PM

I think i accidently broke the vacuum cleaner  <_< :blink: :rofl2: >_< :doh: :cry: :cry2:

Oy vey

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2007, 01:44:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 01:29:32 PM

Oy vey

What does that mean? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 01:46:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 20, 2007, 01:44:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 01:29:32 PM

Oy vey

What does that mean? :huh:

Its like saying "Oh boy..."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:28:50 PM

Its actually a french term. I believe the exact translation is oh my.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 02:30:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:28:50 PM

Its actually a french term. I believe the exact translation is oh my.

I thought it was a Jewish term  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:32:01 PM

Nope, its French. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 02:33:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:32:01 PM

Nope, its French. :yes:

Hmm...well, everywhere i've seen it used, it was related to Jewish stuff.

BTW, i'm not arguing :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:37:46 PM

My brother took 4 years of French when he was in high school. He learned that term during those years in French class, so I would think he'd know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 20, 2007, 03:40:46 PM

Ohh, Matt is here! Welcome to the forums. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2007, 03:42:21 PM

Welcome, Matt. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 04:44:32 PM

Hi, Matt :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 05:51:35 PM

Welcome aboard Matt!  8)

I was surprised that Tyler joined, but I'm even more surprised that you did!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 20, 2007, 10:10:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 02:33:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:32:01 PM

Nope, its French. :yes:

Hmm...well, everywhere i've seen it used, it was related to Jewish stuff.

BTW, i'm not arguing :yes:

I'm an eighth Jewish (seriously)!   :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 10:14:35 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 20, 2007, 10:10:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 20, 2007, 02:33:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2007, 02:32:01 PM

Nope, its French. :yes:

Hmm...well, everywhere i've seen it used, it was related to Jewish stuff.

BTW, i'm not arguing :yes:

I'm an eighth Jewish (seriously)!   :ph34r:

Wow cool!!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 12:56:53 AM

Update on the internet problem: We've got a solution that we're going to try soon. First, we'll plug the telephone (with a filter) into the current phone jack that the DSL modem is plugged into, so we can use the living room phone. For the DSL modem, we've got a phone jack in our hallway that's unused. Since the hallway (and the phone jack) is not that far away from the modem, we're going to get a long telephone cable, plug it into the surge protector (we have the modem surge protected), and then plug the other end into the hallway phone jack (directly into it, NOT with a filter). We're not going to have the wire stretched across the floor, though, as that would be a bad idea, because if we do that our cat(s) will probably chew on the wire, and we don't want that to happen. ;) Instead, we'll just wire it off to the side (along the wall), and we'll wire out around the door frames, and then plug it in to the jack in the hallway. That way, the cats can't (or have a very hard time trying) chew on the wire, and the connection problem will be fixed because the filter can't cause an interference with the modem because they're on 2 different jacks. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 11:48:33 AM

I didn't know a filter can cause interference on a modem? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 11:57:51 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 11:48:33 AM

I didn't know a filter can cause interference on a modem? :huh:

It does. You're not supposed to use a filter on a DSL modem because it causes interference (which was the reason why my internet kept going up and down). :yes:

My internet actually went down this morning, but I think it was an issue with our ISP, not an issue on our end.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 12:12:39 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 11:48:33 AM

I didn't know a filter can cause interference on a modem? :huh:

Oh yes. The ISP will tell you not to put a filter on the DSL line for that very reason.

Stephen, your solution sounds good. Hopefully it will work!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 12:17:15 PM

Yea, but shouldn't it work if you plugged the modem into the jack on the filter that says "DSL Modem" or whatever?  That's how I have it?  (Actually I tried plugging a phone into the DSL jack on the filter and it was static, meaning that jack wasn't filtered)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 12:24:39 PM

You cannot plug a DSL modem into the filter. The filter filter's out the signals that the modem needs to operate properly. IF your phone jack has a splitter installed, you may install a filter on another device (like a phone, fax, etc.) and plug it into the splitter alongside the modem, but a filter can never be placed on the DSL modem line.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 01:18:37 PM

What about the jack on the filter that would say "Modem" ?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 01:51:08 PM

I have yet to see a filter with such a jack. A filter is a small device which you plug into a phone line...it looks like a small box on the end of a phone line. Maybe your thinking of something else?

In fact, is here is a picture of a filter:

(http://www.king-cart.com/store/byterunner/dsl-filter.jpg)

As you can see, its a simple one jack device. You simply plug a phone, fax, etc. into the jack, and plug the plug end of the filter into the phone jack on your wall. If you were to plug your modem into this, you would have lots of problems, jsut like the one's Stephen is having.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 02:03:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 01:51:08 PM

I have yet to see a filter with such a jack. A filter is a small device which you plug into a phone line...it looks like a small box on the end of a phone line. Maybe your thinking of something else?

In fact, is here is a picture of a filter:

([url]http://www.king-cart.com/store/byterunner/dsl-filter.jpg[/url])

As you can see, its a simple one jack device. You simply plug a phone, fax, etc. into the jack, and plug the plug end of the filter into the phone jack on your wall. If you were to plug your modem into this, you would have lots of problems, jsut like the one's Stephen is having.

The filter that I used for my DSL modem (but I no longer use it now) had 2 plugs, not one. One was labeled "DSL" and another "Phone".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2007, 02:05:12 PM

I think I have a similair filter like that. I have Verizon DSL but despite its name, it is much slower than Comcast. My dad is not willing to paying 57 bucks for a better Internet cable system such as Comcast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 02:06:51 PM

Hmm...well then perhaps yours was a filter/splitter combination. Perhaps the DSL side wasn't actually filtered. It's not possible to successfully use a filter on the DSL line, so that must be it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2007, 02:18:11 PM

That makes a lot of sense.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2007, 02:23:22 PM

Oh wow. I'm noticing that evrey subforum has a post replied by me. That's quite unusual. :huh: I must be bored again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 04:32:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 02:06:51 PM

Hmm...well then perhaps yours was a filter/splitter combination. Perhaps the DSL side wasn't actually filtered. It's not possible to successfully use a filter on the DSL line, so that must be it.

Yea, to add to what Gary said, AT&T ships out their DSL kits with filter/splitter combos.  One side says Phone (the filtered side) where you plug the phone, and the other says DSL (that's not filtered) where you plug the modem.

Indeed, I do use about three of those single filters that you pointed out, Gary. :yes:  In that case, yes, you would have to use a seperate splitter.  But I guess that's not the case with Steve, who has the filter/splitter combo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 21, 2007, 04:34:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 18, 2007, 08:03:24 PM

Wow, my dad's cooking sucks! :-\

Dang, I just saw that and read "cooking sucks" like suc...well you know. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2007, 06:59:54 PM

Well if his cooking sucks, than I wouldn't want to eat food cooked by him. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:28:55 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 21, 2007, 06:59:54 PM

Well if his cooking sucks, than I wouldn't want to eat food cooked by him. :P

Yah, i'd rather go hungry.

So, what'd i miss? (I was gone the whole day)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 07:30:05 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:28:55 PM

(I was gone the whole day)

Why?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:33:33 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 07:30:05 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:28:55 PM

(I was gone the whole day)

Why?

I was at my aunt's house. Believe it or not, I do have a life outside of the Internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 07:34:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:33:33 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 07:30:05 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:28:55 PM

(I was gone the whole day)

Why?

I was at my aunt's house. Believe it or not, I do have a life outside of the Internet.

You don't say! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 07:35:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 07:34:17 PM

You don't say! :rofl2:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:49:01 PM

Wow that was totally not funny one bit :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 07:49:54 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:49:01 PM

Wow that was totally not funny one bit :rolleyes:

I figured you wouldn't find it funny. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:51:00 PM

Well cause its not funny,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 07:57:20 PM

It is funny Gil. You just have to learn how to laugh at jokes that are on you instead of taking them so seriously.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 07:58:21 PM

I didn't find it funny, but i didnt take it offensively. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 07:59:32 PM

That's my point: you NEVER seem to find it funny when the joke is on you. Lighten up a little and learn how to take a joke.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 08:01:19 PM

No, i've laughed at several jokes when they were "on me". I just didn't find that particular one to be funny :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2007, 08:26:00 PM

I'm addicted to the internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 08:28:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 21, 2007, 08:26:00 PM

I'm addicted to the internet.

Me too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 08:43:29 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 08:01:19 PM

No, i've laughed at several jokes when they were "on me". I just didn't find that particular one to be funny :)

Show me what your talking about.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 08:47:42 PM

Are you kidding me? i'm not going to weed through all my posts. it doesnt matter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 08:49:40 PM

Right OR how about it didn't happen.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 08:50:20 PM

No. Ive laughed at several jokes that were of me :yes: usually they are funny, but i just ddn't find yours funny. Thats my oppinion only.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 08:52:32 PM

Riiiggght. Do I look stupid to you?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 08:54:19 PM

Did I ever say you were stupid?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 09:22:03 PM

Nope. But you don't have to say it. It was implied.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 09:57:03 PM

I never implied anything :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 10:36:11 PM

My internet FINALLY came back up after being down for hours. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 10:48:09 PM

IMHO, you've got bigger problems than mistakenly using a filter on your modem. You need to get a technician out there to check every inch of line between your house and the phone pole. Does anyone else in your neighborhood have similar problems?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 10:49:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 10:48:09 PM

IMHO, you've got bigger problems than mistakenly using a filter on your modem. You need to get a technician out there to check every inch of line between your house and the phone pole. Does anyone else in your neighborhood have similar problems?

My mom called the ISP and they're going to send out a technician here tomorrow. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 10:50:39 PM

Excellent! I'll be interested in hearing what they find. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2007, 11:06:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 07:57:20 PM

It is funny Gil. You just have to learn how to laugh at jokes that are on you instead of taking them so seriously.  8)

I need to learn to do that too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:32:39 PM

I wish my house had a phone pole connected to it. It would be kind of interesting to see how life would be different if it had that. Had i grown up in a house with above ground utilities, i could've been an entirely different person. Or dead. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2007, 11:34:16 PM

My dad's house has above ground electrical/telephone wires connected to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:34:41 PM

Its not that different. The only difference is everything is above ground instead of underground.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:36:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:34:41 PM

Its not that different. The only difference is everything is above ground instead of underground.  :D

Well knowing me, I would've probably electrocuted myself years ago :P. Kinda interesting though. I guess having it above ground
would look kinda shitty, wires going over your yard. Hmmm. Next house I live in, i want above ground utilities just to see what its like :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 11:38:44 PM

My house has above ground wiring. The thing about above ground wiring is it's a lot easier to replace if they get damaged, because you don't have to have your yard torn to pieces to get them fixed. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:41:03 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 11:38:44 PM

My house has above ground wiring. The thing about above ground wiring is it's a lot easier to replace if they get damaged, because you don't have to have your yard torn to pieces to get them fixed. :yes:

true, but underground utilitize are MUCH less prone to outages, and problems.

Plus, I heard living with those above ground ones are bad for you. somethin g with the electromagnetic pulse or something can really mess you up over
time. Or maybve its just the big ones. I dubbo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2007, 11:42:02 PM

What I hate about above ground electricity is when trees touch the wire, they get trimmed (at least here), meaning less and less oxygen in the air. Does the mayor of this town care about the environment?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:42:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 11:38:44 PM

My house has above ground wiring. The thing about above ground wiring is it's a lot easier to replace if they get damaged, because you don't have to have your yard torn to pieces to get them fixed. :yes:

Exactly right Stephen.

Gil, underground wires have their own problems, so, no, their not less prone to problems. They just have differenet ones. And no, above ground wires are not dangerous. They say taht the big transmission towers are what's dangerous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 11:43:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:41:03 PM

true, but underground utilitize are MUCH less prone to outages, and problems.

Plus, I heard living with those above ground ones are bad for you. somethin g with the electromagnetic pulse or something can really mess you up over
time. Or maybve its just the big ones. I dubbo

I've been living with above ground wires all my life and it hasn't "messed" me up.

Quote

What I hate about above ground electricity is when trees touch the wire, they get trimmed (at least here), meaning less and less oxygen in the air. Does the mayor of this town care about the environment?

That's really a minor difference, so you don't need to really worry about that. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:43:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:42:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 11:38:44 PM

My house has above ground wiring. The thing about above ground wiring is it's a lot easier to replace if they get damaged, because you don't have to have your yard torn to pieces to get them fixed. :yes:

Exactly right Stephen.

Gil, underground wires have their own problems, so, no, their not less prone to problems. They just have differenet ones. And no, above ground wires are not dangerous. They say taht the big transmission towers are what's dangerous.

Well the power, specifically, is less prone to outages, since there is pretty much nothing at all that can disturb it.

Oh yeah, I think i was thinking of the big transmission lines. I saw lots of those today :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:44:54 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on July 21, 2007, 11:42:02 PM

What I hate about above ground electricity is when trees touch the wire, they get trimmed (at least here), meaning less and less oxygen in the air. Does the mayor of this town care about the environment?

They do that a lot. They do that everywhere, really. its for safety. I do know that more and more places are dismantling the above grouns wires and putting them underground.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:45:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:43:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:42:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 11:38:44 PM

My house has above ground wiring. The thing about above ground wiring is it's a lot easier to replace if they get damaged, because you don't have to have your yard torn to pieces to get them fixed. :yes:

Exactly right Stephen.

Gil, underground wires have their own problems, so, no, their not less prone to problems. They just have differenet ones. And no, above ground wires are not dangerous. They say taht the big transmission towers are what's dangerous.

Well the power, specifically, is less prone to outages, since there is pretty much nothing at all that can disturb it.

Oh yeah, I think i was thinking of the big transmission lines. I saw lots of those today :yes:

Again, not true. As I said, underground wiring has its own set of problems.

Mike, don't know if you realize this, but for each branch you cut off of a tree, it will grow several more. There will never be a depletion of oxygen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2007, 11:47:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:45:55 PM

Mike, don't know if you really this, but for each branch you cut off of a tree, it will grow several more. There will never be a depletion of oxygen.

Yep, that's true. Also, in my backyard, Hurricane Ivan knocked down a HUGE tree (it destroyed our garage, too). And guess what? I'm still alive. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:48:43 PM

Gary, its proven that underground electrical wires ARE less prone to outages from factors such as weather. THey still get surges, spikes,
brownouts, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 21, 2007, 11:50:39 PM

We have underground utilities here, but just about a quarter mile away, there are some of those big high-power lines, and if you get really close to them, you can hear the electricity buzzing through the lines. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:52:15 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 21, 2007, 11:50:39 PM

We have underground utilities here, but just about a quarter mile away, there are some of those big high-power lines, and if you get really close to them, you can hear the electricity buzzing through the lines. :D

Yah, thats a really neat sound. about 2 -3 miles from here, along the high way they have some big power lines :yes:

Electricity has always been one of my biggest fascinations :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2007, 11:58:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:48:43 PM

Gary, its proven that underground electrical wires ARE less prone to outages from factors such as weather. THey still get surges, spikes,
brownouts, etc.

Show me.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 21, 2007, 11:59:47 PM

Lol. I'd have to weed through the entire internet. I've read many many places that its true though. I know i've read that several times in the newspaper and online as well.

Besides, its just kind of common sense. I mean, its not exposed to the weather, therefor a storm wont knock it out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:02:18 AM

But they are exposed to the underground elements...king of which is moisture.

I'm telling you, one is not better than the other. They both have their advantages and drawbacks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:03:25 AM

True, pros & cons. But they are not exposed. They are in a plastic pipe, which isolated the wires from anything thats down there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:10:54 AM

Moisture can still seep into the plastic piping, and it doesn't take long at all before the cold of winter causes the piping to become brittle and crack, thereby allowing even more moisture in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:12:05 AM

Well, they've NEVER had to dig up the wires before. Lets see, this house was built in 1976, so the wires have been down there for 30 years and they've never had problems or needed to dig em up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:13:28 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:12:05 AM

Well, they've NEVER had to dig up the wires before. Lets see, this house was built in 1976, so the wires have been down there for 30 years and they've never had problems or needed to dig em up.

And considering you've only been on this planet since 1994 (roughly), how would you have any idea of the history of that house?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:14:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:13:28 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:12:05 AM

Well, they've NEVER had to dig up the wires before. Lets see, this house was built in 1976, so the wires have been down there for 30 years and they've never had problems or needed to dig em up.

And considering you've only been on this planet since 1994 (roughly), how would you have any idea of the history of that house?

Because my parents have lived in this house for 27 years, and they would know

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:17:04 AM

Well let's see....if they've lived there for 27 years, that would put them there in 1980, which leaves 4 unaccounted for years.

Why is it always impossible to have a balanced conversation with you? Probably because you HAVE to be right, even if it means lying and/or exaggerating.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:19:05 AM

I find this to be a completely civilized conversation. So unless you have a different definition of balanced, then i see nothing wrong with this convo.

As for the 4 uaccounted years, i highly doubt they would need to be worked on, but you never know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:19:55 AM

I find it to be civilized, but very one sided, as most involving you are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:21:12 AM

I dont see it that way at all. I see it as each of us giving our points, then it got a little side-tracked.

Anyways, im going to bed :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:33:09 AM

I see it as me giving my point, and then you giving yours, expect you try to pass yours off as correct. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 10:17:58 AM

Hello, World! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 11:51:19 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 10:17:58 AM

Hello, World! :D

Ugh, not anymore. I feel like crap now. I've got a headache and my stomach feels sick. :x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 22, 2007, 12:01:18 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 12:56:53 AM

Update on the internet problem: We've got a solution that we're going to try soon. First, we'll plug the telephone (with a filter) into the current phone jack that the DSL modem is plugged into, so we can use the living room phone. For the DSL modem, we've got a phone jack in our hallway that's unused. Since the hallway (and the phone jack) is not that far away from the modem, we're going to get a long telephone cable, plug it into the surge protector (we have the modem surge protected), and then plug the other end into the hallway phone jack (directly into it, NOT with a filter). We're not going to have the wire stretched across the floor, though, as that would be a bad idea, because if we do that our cat(s) will probably chew on the wire, and we don't want that to happen. ;) Instead, we'll just wire it off to the side (along the wall), and we'll wire out around the door frames, and then plug it in to the jack in the hallway. That way, the cats can't (or have a very hard time trying) chew on the wire, and the connection problem will be fixed because the filter can't cause an interference with the modem because they're on 2 different jacks. :yes:

Well, my dad got the telephone cord today (a 25 foot one). Once he was setting it up, it wound up being too short, so he's going to have to get a 50 foot one instead.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 12:02:58 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 22, 2007, 12:01:18 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 21, 2007, 12:56:53 AM

Update on the internet problem: We've got a solution that we're going to try soon. First, we'll plug the telephone (with a filter) into the current phone jack that the DSL modem is plugged into, so we can use the living room phone. For the DSL modem, we've got a phone jack in our hallway that's unused. Since the hallway (and the phone jack) is not that far away from the modem, we're going to get a long telephone cable, plug it into the surge protector (we have the modem surge protected), and then plug the other end into the hallway phone jack (directly into it, NOT with a filter). We're not going to have the wire stretched across the floor, though, as that would be a bad idea, because if we do that our cat(s) will probably chew on the wire, and we don't want that to happen. ;) Instead, we'll just wire it off to the side (along the wall), and we'll wire out around the door frames, and then plug it in to the jack in the hallway. That way, the cats can't (or have a very hard time trying) chew on the wire, and the connection problem will be fixed because the filter can't cause an interference with the modem because they're on 2 different jacks. :yes:

Well, my dad got the telephone cord today (a 25 foot one). Once he was setting it up, it wound up being too short, so he's going to have to get a 50 foot one instead.

Why not just get an extension?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 22, 2007, 12:09:03 PM

Well, nevermind that, he figured out how to make it reach. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 22, 2007, 12:57:36 PM

Well, the technician came here, and they checked the boxes outside, and everything is fine. Also, he said that the DSL modem needs to have a filter. So, I guess the problem was the old filter we had hooked up was bad or something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:58:53 PM

Wow, how stupid can those people be? You DON'T put a filter on the modem. Wow.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 22, 2007, 01:00:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:58:53 PM

Wow, how stupid can those people be? You DON'T put a filter on the modem. Wow.  :rolleyes:

Well, so far it seems to work. Also, this filter is the one with 2 plugs - one that says DSL, and according to the direction sheet, the DSL plug is unfiltered.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 01:01:18 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 22, 2007, 01:00:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 12:58:53 PM

Wow, how stupid can those people be? You DON'T put a filter on the modem. Wow.  :rolleyes:

Well, so far it seems to work. Also, this filter is the one with 2 plugs - one that says DSL, and according to the direction sheet, the DSL plug is unfiltered.

That's different then. Those can be used.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 22, 2007, 01:03:13 PM

Let me clarify something: that particular kind of filter can be used, but there's no reason why it should be mandatory. If the DSL side is unfiltered then it should be the same effect as simply hooking it into your phone jack unfiltered.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 22, 2007, 01:10:30 PM

I got busted in Grand Theft Auto. :( :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 09:57:48 AM

HI!!! :)

My cat smells good. I wish I could eat her.

I feel fat :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 01:47:16 PM

Wow, we've now exceeded the 5000 post mark! Way to go guys!  8)  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2007, 01:48:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 01:47:16 PM

Wow, we've now exceeded the 5000 post mark! Way to go guys!  8)  :dance:

Awesome! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 01:49:20 PM

More like "Way to go me!!" :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2007, 01:50:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 01:49:20 PM

More like "Way to go me!!" :P

More like "Way to go everyone". ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 01:50:32 PM

No, i'm the one who made most of the posts! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 01:50:54 PM

No Gil, we all deserve credit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2007, 01:51:29 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 01:50:54 PM

No Gil, we all deserve credit.

Agreed. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 01:52:03 PM

Ture, but i deserve more :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 01:52:40 PM

No, we all participated in this forum, which means we all deserve the same credit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2007, 02:00:33 PM

Gil, did you get my PM? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 02:02:45 PM

Uh oh. Gil must be in trouble.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:03:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 02:02:45 PM

Uh oh. Gil must be in trouble.  :D

Wow I totally wasnt expecting that! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 02:03:32 PM

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2007, 02:08:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 02:02:45 PM

Uh oh. Gil must be in trouble.  :D

Yeah, in a way. I decided to take it in PMs so we don't clutter up the board. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:08:48 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 23, 2007, 02:08:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 02:02:45 PM

Uh oh. Gil must be in trouble.  :D

Yeah, in a way. I decided to take it in PMs so we don't clutter up the board. ;)

Good thinking

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 02:09:29 PM

Yes, very wise decision Stephen. Thank you.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:31:18 PM

I'm left handed :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2007, 02:32:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:31:18 PM

I'm left handed :)

So am I. Left handed people are cool, IMO! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:34:18 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 23, 2007, 02:32:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:31:18 PM

I'm left handed :)

So am I. Left handed people are cool, IMO! 8)

Left power!!! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2007, 02:44:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:34:18 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 23, 2007, 02:32:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:31:18 PM

I'm left handed :)

So am I. Left handed people are cool, IMO! 8)

Left power!!! B)

Yeah!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 02:59:48 PM

i ATE FOOD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:15:27 PM

Gil, the caps have to stop. Your on your way out again.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 03:16:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:15:27 PM

Gil, the caps have to stop. Your on your way out again.  >:(

I'm always on my way out :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:16:58 PM

I'll agree with that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 03:17:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:16:58 PM

I'll agree with that.

We agree a lot more on things. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:19:08 PM

I always agree with the truth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 03:19:40 PM

Me too :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:20:47 PM

Let's not even go down that road. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 03:21:22 PM

What? I dont get it.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:36:37 PM

Excellent.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 03:37:00 PM

ROFL :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 03:39:13 PM

What's funny?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 23, 2007, 03:40:57 PM

I dunno. but for some reason, your really making me laugh today!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2007, 04:42:39 PM

Welcome aboard megamanfan! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2007, 05:27:10 PM

Welcome, megamanfan! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 11:02:13 AM

I installed Vista on my Moms computer. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 11:05:46 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 11:02:13 AM

I installed Vista on my Moms computer. :yes:

I can't wait until I get my laptop (which will come with Vista). :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:06:21 AM

I'll stick with XP for now. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 11:08:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:06:21 AM

I'll stick with XP for now. :yes:

I'm going to stick with it on my Desktop PC. It only has 256mb of RAM, so it obviously can't handle Vista anyway at least without an upgrade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2007, 11:13:22 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:06:21 AM

I'll stick with XP for now. :yes:

Me too. I am more than satisfied with the features of XP. I don't plan to upgrade to Vista anytime soon. Not sure if I want to upgrade my Mac iBook to 10.5 either considering that it already has less than half of its harddrive space (it's only a 30GB HD). Upgrading my iBook from 10.3 to 10.4 lowered my harddrive space by about 2 GB. If I upgrade it to 10.5 (which requires 7 GB of space), I'm afraid it may eat up more space, which would eventually cause performance issues.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:14:20 AM

Yeah I wouldn't run Vista with less than 1GB of RAM.

*waits for Gil's rebuttal*

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 11:15:40 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:14:20 AM

*waits for Gil's rebuttal*

:rofl2:

LOL! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2007, 12:18:50 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 24, 2007, 12:26:13 PM

Vista is great, I'll tell you that one :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2007, 12:29:39 PM

I have flight simulator X on my computer, and it tkaes ages for it to load on my XP system. Will it run a lot faster on Vista? :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:29:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:06:21 AM

I'll stick with XP for now. :yes:

Yea same here.
Why upgrade to something when something you have works aye-okay?  That's how I see it.

Kyle will not be getting a laptop any time soon.  I can't stand laptops..especially the keyboard

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 12:31:00 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:29:57 PM

especially the key bored. 

I can't say I've heard of a "keybored" before. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

JUST KIDDING

well.. I guess you can tell I am bored :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 12:33:44 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

JUST KIDDING

well.. I guess you can tell I am bored :P :lol:

LOL. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2007, 01:18:09 PM

I'm feeling really bored. I'm so bored I wanna eat! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:18:26 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 24, 2007, 12:26:13 PM

Vista is great, I'll tell you that one :yes:

I agree. Gary, I have 512MB in my computer, and so does my mom's, and both run Vista just fine.

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

Thank you!!! :rolleyes: :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:23:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:18:26 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 24, 2007, 12:26:13 PM

Vista is great, I'll tell you that one :yes:

I agree. Gary, I have 512MB in my computer, and so does my mom's, and both run Vista just fine.

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

Thank you!!! :rolleyes: :censored:

Boy, did I hit the nail right on the head or what?  :D

Gil, your too predictable.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:23:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:23:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:18:26 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 24, 2007, 12:26:13 PM

Vista is great, I'll tell you that one :yes:

I agree. Gary, I have 512MB in my computer, and so does my mom's, and both run Vista just fine.

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

Thank you!!! :rolleyes: :censored:

Boy, did I hit the nail right on the head or what?  :D

Gil, your too predictable.  :rolleyes:

I don'
t understand

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:24:11 PM

Read back to the previous page or so. You'll see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:24:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 11:14:20 AM

Yeah I wouldn't run Vista with less than 1GB of RAM.

*waits for Gil's rebuttal*

:rofl2:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:24:11 PM

Read back to the previous page or so. You'll see it.

That?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:25:51 PM

Bingo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:26:36 PM

Oh. I still dont understand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:27:17 PM

I'm not sure what else to tell you. It's a pretty simple concept really.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:29:01 PM

Not really. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:30:17 PM

I don't know. It's probably because you don't see your own faults for some reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:30:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:30:17 PM

I don't know. It's probably because you don't see your own faults for some reason.

I have faults.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:32:50 PM

Well I don't know then. When Stephen sees this I'm sure HE will understand. And I'm pretty certain that anyone else who reads through this will understand what I meant by both of my comments.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:33:41 PM

But i dont understnad :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:36:43 PM

I really can't see how. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:38:02 PM

Maybe i'm either stupid or retarded :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:38:35 PM

Whatever floats your boat I guess.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:39:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2007, 01:38:35 PM

Whatever floats your boat I guess.  :huh:

I dont have a boat :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 01:42:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:18:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

Thank you!!! :rolleyes: :censored:

:huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:42:37 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 24, 2007, 01:42:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:18:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 12:33:03 PM

eff you.  i dont wanna hear it  :censored:

Thank you!!! :rolleyes: :censored:

:huh:

What?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 01:43:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:42:37 PM

What?

Why did you say "Thank you" for?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:43:43 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 24, 2007, 01:43:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:42:37 PM

What?

Why did you say "Thank you" for?

I dont think it would be appropriate to discuss on the forum...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2007, 01:44:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:43:43 PM

I dont think it would be appropriate to discuss on the forum...

Yeah. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 01:53:24 PM

Gil, I was just kidding when I said that :yes:  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 24, 2007, 01:54:13 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2007, 01:53:24 PM

Gil, I was just kidding when I said that :yes:  ;)

I wasnt when i quoted you :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 10:30:04 AM

Hi :) Im tired and bored. Watching Oprah :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 10:36:03 AM

I'm tired and bored too. I'm watching SportsCenter. A bit more manly than Oprah.  :P  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 10:37:05 AM

Hey, Daytime TV sucks! :P Comcast has over like 800 channels, and none of them have anything good on :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 10:38:36 AM

Yeah, and to think, you pay $100 or more for that crap.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 10:40:38 AM

Yah, it really sucks. Our bill is usually $140-$160 a month  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:07:28 AM

Yeah that's alot of money to spend when there's nothing on TV 90% of the time. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:08:14 AM

Oh i forgot to mention that that includes High Speed Internet. I dont know what the individual cost is, but the internet costs
less if you have digital cable.

I could not live without the cable internet, or HBO and SHOtime :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:10:43 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:08:14 AM

Oh i forgot to mention that that includes High Speed Internet. I dont know what the individual cost is, but the internet costs
less if you have digital cable.

I could not live without the cable internet, or HBO and SHOtime :D

What comes on HBO and Showtime that's worth that kind of money?

I don't know what the rates are in your area, but here its $49.99 for the internet (that includes the discount for being a cable TV subscriber), roughly $75 for digital cable, and another $10-$20 for the DVR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:15:27 AM

let me look...


EDIT:

Digital cable w/ HBO + SHOtime = $88.98

High Speed Internet w/ Customer discount = $42.95

Then we have a HD receiver box, a standard box, and a HD DVR box. so i dont know how much the boxes cost.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 11:18:33 AM

Whoa whoa whoa, back up.  HBO and Showtime are worth the money, IMO.  They host a number of award winning television shows and movies.  The Sopranos, Curb your Enthusiam, Bill Maher, etc. etc.  Actually, I think the premium channels like that can be added on a-la-carte for much less, if I'm not mistaken :unsure:

HBO, woo!!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:19:57 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 11:18:33 AM

Whoa whoa whoa, back up.  HBO and Showtime are worth the money, IMO.  They host a number of award winning television shows and movies.  The Sopranos, Curb your Enthusiam, Bill Maher, etc. etc.

HBO, woo!!! :)

BIll Maher! I love that guy!!! (well, not literally of course!) Yeah, i think HBO and SHOtime are great. they have lots of good movies.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:27:00 AM

Pfffttt. Do you guys know how much those cost? There is absolutley no justification for spending that kind of money. Mot of the movies on those channels (and all of the premium channels) suck. Whenever we get a free preview of any of them, I'm reminded of how much they suck by the fact that I don't watch them AT ALL during the entire free preview. Sorry,if I want to watch something like the Soprano's (now defunct BTW) or Curb Your Enthusiasm, etc., I'll just go out to the store and buy a season or two on DVD. It'll pay for itself relatively quickly. For a one time cost of around $60 I can get a season of each show and watch it whenever I want. For the same cost, I can get 3 or four months worth of HBO and Showtime. Heh, no comparison at all. Oh, and have I mentioned that the movies usually suck?

And no, the premium channels aren't available a la carte.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 11:44:20 AM

http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/whats_on_dish/movies/index.shtml

http://directv.com/DTVAPP/global/secondaryIndex.jsp?assetId=900020

True, on cable they aren't, but on satellite they are a la carte.   :yes:

They are many oscar-winning movies that air on the networks, but as you put it, they "suck" :huh:  I guess you can tell the millions of subscribers that.

Sopranos defunct?  That was one of the most creatively written television shows in television history!  But, no, if it doesn't pass the Gary test, then it isn't worth your money :rolleyes:

It is worth the cost, because with the money you pay, you get a COLLECTION of movies, not just one movie set.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:53:00 AM

90% of that collection of movies suck. True, an occasisonal good movie does come on, but not enough to justify the sky high cost.

Dan, for the record, I don't give a flying **** what awards a movie has won. Awards don't make a movie good. What makes a movie good is my own personal opinion of it. If I like to watch it, its good, regardless of whether its won an award or not. In fact, many of the movies I like have no awards at all. So if you purchased those channels to see award winning movies, that's naieve. An award doesn't mean you'll actually find the movie enjoyable. It means the academy did. Also, most of the movies on those channels I've seen over and over again. One thing those channels severely lack is variety. It seems like the same movies are coming on time, after time, after time. I swear, when I had HBO a few years ago, it seemed like some movies came on five times each day.

And yes, Sopranos is defunct Dan. Defunct (in this case) means no longer in production. You can watch HBO till you die, but you'll never see another new episode of Soprano's. And I believe the same holds true for Curb.

If I want a collection of mostly terrible movies, played time after time, or want to watch repeats of shows, I'll just buy the movies or shows themselves once instead of paying a monthly, never-ending fee to see them repeatedly. Or, I can see award winning movies on such channels as TNT, TBS, TCM, occassionally on the four local channels, ABC Family, you get the idea. There are no shortage of other options for watching good, award winning movies.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:36:03 PM

Since it isn't clear to Gil, I want to make it clear. I am NOT trying to push my opinion as the only one, or to say that your opinions don't count. For some reason you guys think you can present your opinions without a counter opinion. How childish is it to believe that everyone is always going to agree with you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 12:37:56 PM

Yes, but it seems whenever you do give your oppinion, you are trying to push it on everyone else, where I simply stated my oppinion.
Even if your not trying to do that, it sure seems that way.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:42:37 PM

I am not trying to do that. If it seems that way, its because your making it that way. You and Dan both do this anytime someone disagrees with you two. I mean, you both raise absolute hell. Dan even left the last time we disagreed over something because he didn't take the time to understand it before he raised hell. You both need to realize that opinions are just that, opinions. Its not about right or wrong (this seems to be a big sticking point for you guys too). You guys need to learn how to accept other opinions instead of lashing out when someone happens to have one that doesn't coincide with yours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 12:43:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:42:37 PM

I am not trying to do that. If it seems that way, its because your making it that way. You and Dan both do this anytime someone disagrees with you two. I mean, you both raise absolute hell. Dan even left the last time we disagreed over something because he didn't take the time to understand it before he raised hell. You both need to realize that opinions are just that, opinions. Its not about right or wrong (this seems to be a big sticking point for you guys too). You guys need to learn how to accept other opinions instead of lashing out when someone happens to have one that doesn't coincide with yours.

Your right. I'm sorry :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2007, 12:43:47 PM

I wish I had Comcast Digital Cable but the only reason I'd be getting it are for the hd channels and WeatherScan. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:47:52 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 25, 2007, 12:43:47 PM

I wish I had Comcast Digital Cable but the only reason I'd be getting it are for the hd channels and WeatherScan. :-\

That's the only reason I have digital cable. If it wasn't for WxScan, I'd have basic cable. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 12:48:38 PM

Let me clarify, I don't want to get on anyone's bad side here.

Gary, I hope I didn't sound like I was forcing anything down anyone's throat.  I do respect your opinion of premium movie channels.  If you don't like them, then you don't like em.  I just happen to disagree, is all. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2007, 12:50:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:47:52 PM

Quote from: Thunder on July 25, 2007, 12:43:47 PM

I wish I had Comcast Digital Cable but the only reason I'd be getting it are for the hd channels and WeatherScan. :-\

That's the only reason I have digital cable. If it wasn't for WxScan, I'd have basic cable. :yes:

Cool! I asked my parents about getting digital cable for WXScan and my parents just dropped to floor and started laughing :rofl2:
I'm serious! :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 12:51:29 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 12:48:38 PM

Let me clarify, I don't want to get on anyone's bad side here.

Gary, I hope I didn't sound like I was forcing anything down anyone's throat.  I do respect your opinion of premium movie channels.  If you don't like them, then you don't like em.  I just happen to disagree, is all. 8)

I agree. :)

Thunder, LOL!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:52:33 PM

Its not that your pushing your opinions. Its that it seems like you guys get madder than hell when someone has an opinion different from your own.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2007, 12:53:06 PM

What are you talking about Gil? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 12:56:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:52:33 PM

Its not that your pushing your opinions. Its that it seems like you guys get madder than hell when someone has an opinion different from your own.

Thats not true at all. :(

Thunder, you confuse me sometimes...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 12:58:03 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 12:55:16 PM

What about you, Gary?  It seems like half the front porch is just you and Gil just arguing with each other about crap.  You're just as much to blame.  Practice what you preach.

I disagree there. Gil is 99% to blame for the problems between he and I. He knows that as well as I do.

It is true Gil. Realize it and take responsibility for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:00:44 PM

Gary, you seem to have the "everyone else except me is the problem" attitude. If you participate in an argument, you are
just as much to blame, as you are fueling it. YOU need to start taking responsibility for my actions.

You blame me for EVERYTHING, and that is not fair at all. You seem to think you are perfect.

:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:03:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:00:44 PM

YOU need to start taking responsibility for my actions.

You blame me for EVERYTHING, and that is not fair at all. You seem to think you are perfect.

:(

Say what? I need to take responsibility for YOUR actions? What kind of moron are you?

Gil, you are the tard. If you knew how to act we wouldn't have problems. I can't tell you how many times I've heard sorry from you on AIM. And you know what, its getting damn old. You aren't sorry in the least, and you don't intend to behave in the least. The only way I'm going to get any relief from you is to ban you, and that's what is going to happen real soon. You are the most spoiled rotten, self centered, irresponsible brat I have ever met. And you wonder why everyone blocks you on AIM. Whats to wonder about? I'm an asshole for not blocking you myself. I should've done it a long time ago, but unfortunately my heart is bigger than my brain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:09:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:03:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:00:44 PM

YOU need to start taking responsibility for my actions.

You blame me for EVERYTHING, and that is not fair at all. You seem to think you are perfect.

:(

Say what? I need to take responsibility for YOUR actions? What kind of moron are you?

Gil, you are the tard. If you knew how to act we wouldn't have problems. I can't tell you how many times I've heard sorry from you on AIM. And you know what, its getting damn old. You aren't sorry in the least, and you don't intend to behave in the least. The only way I'm going to get any relief from you is to ban you, and that's what is going to happen real soon. You are the most spoiled rotten, self centered, irresponsible brat I have ever met. And you wonder why everyone blocks you on AIM. Whats to wonder about? I'm an asshole for not blocking you myself. I should've done it a long time ago, but unfortunately my heart is bigger than my brain.

I didn't say that. You need to take responsibility for YOUR actions, instead of blaming me. I do start arguments and stuff, and i take responsibility for it, but when you contribute to it just as much, if not more, and say its totally my fault, thats not right. The moment you post in an argument, you are locked in as a contributor to it. i'm not saying you need to be responsible for what I do, but you need to be responsible for YOUR posts.

Now, i'm not going to go crazy and repeat what happened on TWC Classics. I really do like thi forum, and the last thing I want is to be banned, but its VERY
frustrating when I'm blamed for posts i did not make.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:15:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:09:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:03:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:00:44 PM

YOU need to start taking responsibility for my actions.

You blame me for EVERYTHING, and that is not fair at all. You seem to think you are perfect.

:(

Say what? I need to take responsibility for YOUR actions? What kind of moron are you?

Gil, you are the tard. If you knew how to act we wouldn't have problems. I can't tell you how many times I've heard sorry from you on AIM. And you know what, its getting damn old. You aren't sorry in the least, and you don't intend to behave in the least. The only way I'm going to get any relief from you is to ban you, and that's what is going to happen real soon. You are the most spoiled rotten, self centered, irresponsible brat I have ever met. And you wonder why everyone blocks you on AIM. Whats to wonder about? I'm an asshole for not blocking you myself. I should've done it a long time ago, but unfortunately my heart is bigger than my brain.

I didn't say that. You need to take responsibility for YOUR actions, instead of blaming me. I do start arguments and stuff, and i take responsibility for it, but when you contribute to it just as much, if not more, and say its totally my fault, thats not right. The moment you post in an argument, you are locked in as a contributor to it. i'm not saying you need to be responsible for what I do, but you need to be responsible for YOUR posts.

Now, i'm not going to go crazy and repeat what happened on TWC Classics. I really do like thi forum, and the last thing I want is to be banned, but its VERY
frustrating when I'm blamed for posts i did not make.

You did say it Gil. Read your post again. I have never contributed to any of our issues here. I try to stop the problems before they get started. But you never seem to learn. I banned you once already, but its clear you learned NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING from it. Stop with the damn sorry's. I don't want to hear another sorry. Just behave. Sorry isn't cutting it anymore.

I am not blaming you for anything that you did not do. You have caused great grief here on this forum. I have told Stephen numerous times over the last several days that you are going to be banned the next time trouble starts with you. And he agrees with me completley. So keep that in mind.

I do take responsibility for everything I post. But I don't accept any blame for anything you do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:16:42 PM

Im just going to stop before anything gets worse :yes:

I do promise, however, that I will learn to behave,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:19:21 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:16:42 PM

Im just going to stop before anything gets worse :yes:

I do promise, however, that I will learn to behave,

Again, quit saying your going to do it, and just do it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:20:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:19:21 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:16:42 PM

Im just going to stop before anything gets worse :yes:

I do promise, however, that I will learn to behave,

Again, quit saying your going to do it, and just do it.

I am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:21:05 PM

That's a bad start.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 01:21:37 PM

I just read this entire fight, and all I saw was that Gary was giving his opinion. Yet, I saw Gil was just complaining, he kept saying that Gary kept pushing his opinion (he wasn't doing that from what I can tell) and that Gary needs to take responsibility for Gil's actions ( :rolleyes:). So, from what I can tell, it was Gil (no surprise) that was the main contributor to this argument.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:22:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:21:05 PM

That's a bad start.

How?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:24:42 PM

You don't need to tell me you am. Just do it.

Stephen, its useless.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:25:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:24:42 PM

You don't need to tell me you am. Just do it.

Stephen, its useless.  :D

Ok. I'll just do it, instead of just saying I will.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:26:05 PM

Great!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 01:26:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:24:42 PM

Stephen, its useless.  :D

Yeah, you're right. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:27:02 PM

Yup.. Starting right......NOW! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 01:27:44 PM

You don't need to inform us of when its going to begin either (though I would hope its immediate). Just do it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 01:28:56 PM

*being good* Ok :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 02:13:01 PM

I feel better now :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 25, 2007, 02:48:51 PM

Everyone copied my idea for the signatures! :o

BTW Gary, I love yours! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 02:50:14 PM

LOL. Thanks for the compliment!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 03:04:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 02:50:14 PM

LOL. Thanks for the compliment!  :D
[/quoteYah, its hillarious!! I laughed so hard, i cried!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 03:43:51 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 25, 2007, 02:48:51 PM

Everyone copied my idea for the signatures! :o

BTW Gary, I love yours! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Err, those marquee signatures are so :censored: annoying. I just disabled signatures in my profile. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 03:44:37 PM

How can you not like mine? :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 03:46:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 03:44:37 PM

How can you not like mine? :rofl2:

It wasn't so much yours, but the ones what were about 10 or 15 of the :rofl2: smilies or whatever. Just so annoying. They make it hard to read the actual post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 03:50:34 PM

I can agree with that. I sorta found that to be anoying too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 07:18:06 PM

We're still having internet problems. This past weekend, we had a technician come, and they checked everything outside and it was fine. Still had problems with the internet. Today, we called the ISP, and they told us to make some setting changes to the modem. It worked fine for about 10 minutes, then it started the usual, going down and coming back up thing again. I am FED UP with this crap. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 07:33:13 PM

Get Comcast. You'll be glad you did :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 08:17:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 07:33:13 PM

Get Comcast. You'll be glad you did :D

They don't serve my area. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 08:22:48 PM

Interestng. i thought Comcast dominated the US.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 08:24:54 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 25, 2007, 08:17:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 07:33:13 PM

Get Comcast. You'll be glad you did :D

They don't serve my area. ;)

Then this (http://www.comcastspecial.com/state/florida/pensacola-florida.html) page must be inaccurate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 08:29:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 08:24:54 PM

Then this ([url]http://www.comcastspecial.com/state/florida/pensacola-florida.html[/url]) page must be inaccurate.

That's weird. I had NO idea that Comcast served this area. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 09:31:39 PM

Don't go with Comcast. You'll take yourself broke. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:37:48 PM

IMO, Comcast is the best in terms of quality and speed, but the prices are a bit steep :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 09:38:21 PM

Quote

IMO, Comcast is the best in terms of quality and speed

Then why have I heard so many bad things about Comcast? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:38:40 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 25, 2007, 09:38:21 PM

Quote

IMO, Comcast is the best in terms of quality and speed

Then why have I heard so many bad things about Comcast? :huh:

Cause they are stupid, depending on what area you live in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 09:39:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:37:48 PM

IMO, Comcast is the best in terms of quality and speed

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:38:40 PM

Cause they are stupid, depending on what area you live in.

:wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:39:50 PM

I love my mom!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 09:46:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:39:50 PM

I love my mom!

What about that story you told me about how you tried to kill her? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:48:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 09:46:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:39:50 PM

I love my mom!

What about that story you told me about how you tried to kill her? :o

Oh that? That was caused by medication :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 09:51:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:48:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 09:46:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:39:50 PM

I love my mom!

What about that story you told me about how you tried to kill her? :o

Oh that? That was caused by medication :yes:

As were the countless numbers of similar stories you've told me, eh?  :D

Anyway, Comcast sucks as far as quality is concerned. As soon as you have a problem,I promise you'll want to get rid of them. And they keep getting worse too. :yes:

Interestingly enough, I got a notice in the mail from Comcast today stating that in-house wire maintenance is no longer a free service. However, you can nw get  a plan where for an additonal $2.95 a month (added to the already outrageous bill most of us have) they'll still take care of the inside wiring. How retarded is that? I mean, do they have a committe whose job it is to see how many ways they can screw their customers?  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 10:03:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 09:51:52 PM

Anyway, Comcast sucks as far as quality is concerned. As soon as you have a problem,I promise you'll want to get rid of them. And they keep getting worse too. :yes:

Interestingly enough, I got a notice in the mail from Comcast today stating that in-house wire maintenance is no longer a free service. However, you can nw get  a plan where for an additonal $2.95 a month (added to the already outrageous bill most of us have) they'll still take care of the inside wiring. How retarded is that? I mean, do they have a committe whose job it is to see how many ways they can screw their customers?  >:(

Indeed they do. Comcast buying out SusCom here was the worst thing that could've happened. Our cable bills went up, and they removed some channels from the basic cable lineup. Also, there were times that out internet would be down for hours. I remember one time last summer, out internet was down for at least three days. When it first went out, we called Comcast, and they told us they were working on the problem, and it should be up shortly, and three days later it comes back. That's simply unacceptable. That kind of stuff never happened before Comcast took over here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 10:04:44 PM

Well from what ive been able to determine, it all depends on the area you live in. my friend lives in the Northeast, he says Comcast is shit, horrible picture and sound (on TV that is), but you cant get better than Comcast here.

it all depends on Headend and area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 10:06:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 09:51:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:48:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 25, 2007, 09:46:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 09:39:50 PM

I love my mom!

What about that story you told me about how you tried to kill her? :o

Oh that? That was caused by medication :yes:

As were the countless numbers of similar stories you've told me, eh?  :D

Well its true!!! Always blame the mind-bending drugs :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 10:43:11 PM

Oh my gosh, I HATE COMCAST cable.  I really hate how there is only ONE cable provider in the area :angry:

Oh well, I've decided to switch to Dish Network on August 1st.  MUCH better, IMO. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 10:44:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 10:43:11 PM

Oh my gosh, I HATE COMCAST cable.  I really hate how there is only ONE cable provider in the area :angry:

Oh well, I've decided to switch to Dish Network on August 1st.  MUCH better, IMO. :yes:

Post some satellite LF clips if you can :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:03:08 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 10:43:11 PM

Oh my gosh, I HATE COMCAST cable.  I really hate how there is only ONE cable provider in the area :angry:

Oh well, I've decided to switch to Dish Network on August 1st.  MUCH better, IMO. :yes:

Gil, did you leave a window open? Cause your theory just flew out it.  :D

Unofrtunately, the problem with Comcast in this neck of the woods (as I suspect it is in others as well) is that they have NO competition, and are basically free to do as they please. I beleive that the cable industry needs to be regulated, otherwise the problems will only keep escalating.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:03:37 PM

Yeah, theres no competition here either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 11:04:57 PM

Either the post per day counter is out of whack, or Gil is post happy. Because according to his profile, he makes 64.276 post per day! :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:06:09 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 25, 2007, 11:04:57 PM

Either the post per day counter is out of whack, or Gil is post happy. Because according to his profile, he makes 64.276 post per day! :crazy:

I believe that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 11:06:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:06:09 PM

I believe that.

I guess it must be because of those drugs, eh? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:07:58 PM

Yeah blame it on the drugs.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 11:08:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:07:58 PM

Yeah blame it on the drugs.  :rolleyes:

I was kidding. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:08:56 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 25, 2007, 11:06:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:06:09 PM

I believe that.

I guess it must be because of those drugs, eh? :D

I wouldnt be surprised :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:09:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:07:58 PM

Yeah blame it on the drugs.  :rolleyes:

Gary, please take a joke. he was only kidding.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:10:17 PM

I wasn't responding to his statement. I'm not sure why he responded to me.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 11:11:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:10:17 PM

I wasn't responding to his statement. I'm not sure why he responded to me.  :huh:

Oh. :doh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:12:32 PM

Not to mention that my statement was also a joke.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:12:55 PM

Wow, im really confused :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 25, 2007, 11:23:31 PM

Post Happy! lmao! Yeah I can belive he makes that many posts too.. Crazy, I know..  :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:24:24 PM

What can i say, im a very crazy person.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:25:12 PM

Well, I have to agree with that.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:25:39 PM

I knew you would

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:26:22 PM

I had no choice.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:26:59 PM

Well theres really no escaping the fact that i really am crazy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 25, 2007, 11:30:07 PM

I've just realised that since I used the

move function

in one of my posts, like half the sigs around here have the move tag!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:31:18 PM

No Gil, we can't escape it. We just have to try and control it.  :D

LOL that's true Kyle. Imust admit though, I think it makes an excellent warning scroll!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:32:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:31:18 PM

No Gil, we can't escape it. We just have to try and control it.  :D

Thats right. I am doing more to control it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:32:58 PM

I must admit, your doing much better since our little discussion earlier today.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:33:29 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:32:58 PM

I must admit, your doing much better since our little discussion earlier today.  8)

Thank you, im trying hard to behave.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 11:35:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:32:58 PM

I must admit, your doing much better since our little discussion earlier today.  8)

I agree. :thumbsup: Let's hope it stays that way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:35:17 PM

I hope so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:36:27 PM

We do, however, seemingly need to work on your need to have the last word. I swear, nobody can say anything it seems without your needing to respond.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 25, 2007, 11:55:20 PM

We've now made it to the 6000 post mark on the board! :D :w00t: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:56:21 PM

Wow, you beat me to it.  :D

Good job guys. Keep it up!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 25, 2007, 11:59:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2007, 11:36:27 PM

We do, however, seemingly need to work on your need to have the last word. I swear, nobody can say anything it seems without your needing to respond.

I have that problem here at home too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Bob on July 26, 2007, 05:07:18 AM

Hello everyone,

I rarely have the time to browse message boards due to a hectic life I experienced since late last year (including an unexpected eye surgery, which resulted in wearing glasses for the first time). Hopefully, I will be able to settle down somewhat after I finally finish my move to Los Angeles on Monday.

Anyhoo, Gary (and others), I love the setup on both the site itself and the board. Keep up the outstanding work!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 08:25:28 AM

Welcome, Bob! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 08:53:59 AM

I am the muffin man

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 26, 2007, 09:50:05 AM

Welcome to the forums, Bob. Good luck with your move. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:21:05 AM

Welcome aboard Bob! We're glad to have you here!  8)

Thanks for the compliments on the site!  8)

Gil, I removed that last post of yours. You know better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:21:48 AM

I heard that brown eyes see better in the sun that blue eyes. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:22:50 AM

Wow, talk about random. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:23:06 AM

Is that bad?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 26, 2007, 10:23:29 AM

I missed my laptop by four minutes today. :(

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/beanboy89/Blog/tracking.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:24:39 AM

Is it FedEx? if so, they usually leave a door tag and you can go pick it up at the FedEx place after a certain time. If you don't pick it up,
they will attempt to deliver it tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:25:23 AM

Wow, that's a bummer Billy. I've done that many times though. I know how it is.  :D

It's not bad per se Gil, its just annoying, shall we say?  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 26, 2007, 10:26:28 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:24:39 AM

Is it FedEx? if so, they usually leave a door tag and you can go pick it up at the FedEx place after a certain time. If you don't pick it up,
they will attempt to deliver it tomorrow.

Yeah, it's FedEx. They left a tag, but the place to pick it up is like 20 miles away. I guess I could get my dad to pick it up since it's on his way home from work, but I'm not driving that far just to get my laptop. I'll wait for tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:27:36 AM

I don't blame you Billy. If it was closer, it be a different story. But that's too far to drive just to pick something up that they'll deliver again tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:29:26 AM

Yah, My Fedex place is only about 10 minutes away. Good thing because I too missed my laptop when it came :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:31:24 AM

Yeah mine is about the same distance away so it's no bigdeal togo pick something up if I miss it. But if it were 20 miles away like Billy's, I'd say the heck with it and wait.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:31:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:31:24 AM

Yeah mine is about the same distance away so it's no bigdeal togo pick something up if I miss it. But if it were 20 miles away like Billy's, I'd say the heck with it and wait.  :D

Definitely. It wouldn't be worth paying for the gas to get there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:32:36 AM

Nope, not at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:33:40 AM

Damn. the Crossroads Festival is tomorrow. i wanted to go see Eric Clapton :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:34:26 AM

I'd like to see him. He's got some good songs. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:35:21 AM

I like almost all of his songs, except a couple. I was going to see him, but i forgot about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:35:56 AM

That's a shame.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:36:31 AM

Yah, next time he comes tho, im definitely going :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:38:41 AM

He hasn't been in this neck of the woods in awhile. If he ever comes through here again I might see about going to see him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:40:35 AM

I tripped on my AC Adapter  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:41:17 AM

That sucks.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:41:36 AM

Yah. I mean, what if it killed me! Then i'd be dead :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:42:17 AM

YAY!!!! Uhh...I mean, that would be awful.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:42:37 AM

I know that no one cares. you dont have to hide it :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:43:24 AM

LOL. If you say so Gil.   :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:43:51 AM

I say lots of thing. More often than not, they get me in trouble :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:46:15 AM

True indeed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:46:43 AM

I dont like getting in trouble, especially online. I get enough of that from home.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:47:54 AM

Its amazing, then, that you won't change your behavior if you dislike getting in trouble so much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:48:35 AM

I am changing my behavior. im trying to, at least.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:50:31 AM

Well you got off to a pretty bad start this morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:51:16 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:50:31 AM

Well you got off to a pretty bad start this morning.

I know. :( I hope to immprov toAY. i'm kinda cranky from being up so early.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:53:58 AM

Well I sure hope you improve.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:54:39 AM

I am! I said I would :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:55:34 AM

Excellent! Don't ruin it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:56:43 AM

i promise I will be good. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:57:27 AM

Well you took a step in the wrong direction in the In My Pants game.

Its amazing how you can do that, and then come over here and promise to be good. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:58:17 AM

What can I say, Im not very bright. I will behave though,, even if i have to punch myself

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 10:59:26 AM

That's excellent Gil. That's another thing you need to refrain from. Nobody wants to read posts about you wanting to inflict harm on yourself.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 10:59:41 AM

Sorry, sir :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:00:50 AM

Don't be sorry. Just don't do it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:01:21 AM

Will do. The weahter is funny. One minute its raining, the next its sunny, then rain, then sun. its crazy scary

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:02:23 AM

Wow, you just have to have the last word, don't you? I've been posting in this thread for the last hour, and you still have to post something in response to everything I say. It would be ok if they were necessary posts, but most of the time they aren't. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:03:02 AM

its cold in my pants :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:03:29 AM

I think you have the wrong thread.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:03:46 AM

Whoa, oops!!! I'm losing it today :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:04:16 AM

LOL. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:04:55 AM

Its only 10:00 AM. It feels like 5 PM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:05:14 AM

Yeah it does.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:06:03 AM

I've been up since 4 AM. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:06:34 AM

I've been up since 8 a.m.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:07:04 AM

We had a storm start at around 4, and i got so excited, i couldn't fall back asleep :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:07:50 AM

I wish I could say the same. haven't seen much for rain or storms around here lately. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:08:23 AM

We needed the rain. We arent in a drought at all, but the ground was starting to get a little dry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:09:33 AM

Actually,I was just looking at a drought map, and your area is beginning to enter a drought. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:10:11 AM

Really? thats interesting. I never would've thought we've been in a drought. 2006 and 2007 have been very wet years so far.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:11:03 AM

Yep. Currently its just abnormally dry, which is the lowest level of drought.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:11:24 AM

Well, its better than extreme drought!! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 11:12:12 AM

I've been up since 7AM (1 hour ago).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:12:43 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 11:12:12 AM

I've been up since 7AM (1 hour ago).

Thats pretty cool, that your 2 hours behind me. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:12:52 AM

Yep. My area is in a moderate to severe drought, but if we keep going as we are, we'll be in a severe drought before long.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:13:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:12:52 AM

Yep. My area is in a moderate to severe drought, but if we keep going as we are, we'll be in a severe drought before long.

Cant they just dump ocean water on the ground? :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:14:14 AM

Unfortunately not. Its salt water.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:15:03 AM

Oh yeah. Boy am I stupid. :doh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 11:15:09 AM

According to TWC, we are in a severe drought.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:26:25 AM

I need to get more Vitamin C into my Diet

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 11:34:10 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:26:25 AM

I need to get more Vitamin C into my Diet

You should try and eat more citrus fruits, or take a supplement.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:34:41 AM

I was thinking about EmergenC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 11:36:38 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:34:41 AM

I was thinking about EmergenC

That's a good choice.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:37:14 AM

I hat ethe way that stuff tastes tho. Oh well.

I am on AIM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:41:35 AM

Oh boy, I see we have "Adventure Quest" ads now, yuck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 11:47:45 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:41:35 AM

Oh boy, I see we have "Adventure Quest" adds now, yuck!

Huh? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:48:54 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 26, 2007, 11:47:45 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:41:35 AM

Oh boy, I see we have "Adventure Quest" adds now, yuck!

Huh? :huh:

Yeah, my reaction exactly.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:52:04 AM

Ugh, on the top where we have ads from Google, there are ad's for a website called "Adventure Quest" which is like a mystical game from Anime lovers, my nephew still plays it..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 11:53:10 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:52:04 AM

Ugh, on the top where we have ads from Google, there are ad's for a website called "Adventure Quest" which is like a mystical game from Anime lovers, my nephew still plays it..

I don't see that ad. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 11:53:41 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 26, 2007, 11:53:10 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:52:04 AM

Ugh, on the top where we have ads from Google, there are ad's for a website called "Adventure Quest" which is like a mystical game from Anime lovers, my nephew still plays it..

I don't see that ad. :unsure:

The ads constantly change, everytime i change the page or refresh the page

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 11:54:05 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 11:15:09 AM

According to TWC, we are in a severe drought.

According to TWC, we to the North of the border don't even exist.. We're just blacked out!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 11:54:23 AM

Oh I see. I don't pay too much attention to the ads, so that's why i had no idea what you were talking about.

Stephen, the ads rotate. You'll see it eventually.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:08:12 PM

Does anyone else think my name is funny/stupid?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 01:18:47 PM

Another update on the internet issue. We think it may be an issue with the modem, since we've tried literally everything we can to see if it would work, but nothing has helped. My mom ordered a new modem today, and hopefully we'll get it here soon and all the problems are fixed. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:19:49 PM

That's a very likely possibility. I hadn't mentioned it because I could've sworn youtold us not long ago that you just got a new modem. But since that's not the case (evidently), then the modem is definitley suspect.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 01:20:06 PM

I'm listening to a clip of 16th and Mission with my speakers turned all the way up. It sounds better when it's loud. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:20:52 PM

I can't listen to music very loudly. I'll get a terrible headache. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:21:01 PM

According to my post count, I am in the year 1981

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:21:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:20:52 PM

I can't listen to music very loudly. I'll get a terrible headache. :yes:

I LOVE loud music. I started losing my hearing a while ago, so i dont listen as loud anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 01:22:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:20:52 PM

I can't listen to music very loudly. I'll get a terrible headache. :yes:

I rarely ever do it. I've never done it with 16th and Mission before. I just wanted to see how it would sound. I can't wait to hear what the real one sounds like.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 01:22:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:19:49 PM

That's a very likely possibility. I hadn't mentioned it because I could've sworn youtold us not long ago that you just got a new modem. But since that's not the case (evidently), then the modem is definitley suspect.

Well, the last time we got a new modem was back in January, I believe, which is when we got wireless. My mom said that our modem was refurbished, so since it's been used before I wouldn't be surprised if there was a problem with the modem. As all our phone jacks are fine, and according to the technician that came out the other day, he checked the boxes outside and we're getting a strong DSL signal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:23:06 PM

I hook my ipod up to the surround sound system, and it sounds crazy awesome. Especially The Passage by CC Gilmore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:25:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 26, 2007, 01:22:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:19:49 PM

That's a very likely possibility. I hadn't mentioned it because I could've sworn youtold us not long ago that you just got a new modem. But since that's not the case (evidently), then the modem is definitley suspect.

Well, the last time we got a new modem was back in January, I believe, which is when we got wireless. My mom said that our modem was refurbished, so since it's been used before I wouldn't be surprised if there was a problem with the modem. As all our phone jacks are fine, and according to the technician that came out the other day, he checked the boxes outside and we're getting a strong DSL signal.

Yeah, refurbs usually don't last long. There's a reason its refurbed-someone else returned it because they had problems with it. So, yeah, you can probably see now why refurbs aren't always a good idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 26, 2007, 01:25:47 PM

I get my paycheck today. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 26, 2007, 01:26:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:23:06 PM

I hook my ipod up to the surround sound system, and it sounds crazy awesome. Especially The Passage by CC Gilmore.

Groove Lounge by Marcus Mitchell has A LOT of bass, so it's VERY loud when I turn up the volume.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:28:07 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 26, 2007, 01:25:47 PM

I get my paycheck today. :dance:

Payday is my favorite day of the week. :yes: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:29:06 PM

Me too ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 01:31:23 PM

The BEST song loud, and I mean loud is After Sunset :P haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 01:32:34 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 01:31:23 PM

The BEST song loud, and I mean loud is After Sunset :P haha

ROFL! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 26, 2007, 01:39:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 01:28:07 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 26, 2007, 01:25:47 PM

I get my paycheck today. :dance:

Payday is my favorite day of the week. :yes: :dance:

Hmm, my pay day is every 2nd Friday.. So every 2 weeks..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:40:13 PM

2,000 posts!!! Happy New Year!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:43:38 PM

Lets see....2000-1999 unneccessary posts= ONE POST!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:44:05 PM

No, not at all :( :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 02:45:43 PM

955 posts! MERRY CHRISTMAS! :dance: :dance: :dance:



:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:46:21 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 26, 2007, 02:45:43 PM

955 posts! MERRY CHRISTMAS! :dance: :dance: :dance:



:P

ROFL!!! :rofl: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:47:00 PM

1683 Posts!! Happy Hanukah!

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 02:47:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:47:00 PM

1683 Posts!! Happy Hanukah!

:rofl2: :rofl2:

ROFL. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:48:32 PM

2000!!! (again?) Happy Millenium!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 02:49:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:48:32 PM

2000!!! (again?) Happy Millenium!!!

LOL. :D

Your post count dropped below 2000 because Gary deleted some of your posts. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:49:28 PM

LOl. Yup, had to take the garbage out.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:50:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:49:28 PM

LOl. Yup, had to take the garbage out.  :D

Funny, i never see yours get taken out, only mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:52:25 PM

You better check again. I removed all the posts involved in the spat in the rate the sig above you thread, not just yours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:53:08 PM

Oh yeah, now i see. I'm sorry, my mistake B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:53:31 PM

That's what I thought. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:54:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 02:53:31 PM

That's what I thought. <_<

What? I dont understand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2007, 08:38:46 PM

My dad tried resetting the DSL modem to see if it fixed the problem, but of course, we're STILL having problems. <_< Tomorrow, we SHOULD get our new modem. If that doesn't fix it, my dad said we'll go back to Cable. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 26, 2007, 09:38:52 PM

The new modem should be the solution. You've tried everything else. so if it is not the solution I have no idea what would be. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 08:24:19 AM

Wow, I'm up here pretty early. :D I'm surprised Gil isn't here yet. I know he usually gets up early.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 08:36:58 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 08:24:19 AM

Wow, I'm up here pretty early. :D I'm surprised Gil isn't here yet. I know he usually gets up early.

I'm up. After what happened to me yesterday, I'm going to be up all day until I get my laptop. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:14:55 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 08:24:19 AM

Wow, I'm up here pretty early. :D I'm surprised Gil isn't here yet. I know he usually gets up early.

Hehe. I woke up at around 7:30, but didn't come online until now. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 09:26:41 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:14:55 AM

Hehe. I woke up at around 7:30, but didn't come online until now. :yes:

Wow, I actually got up earlier than you (7:00)! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:28:53 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 09:26:41 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:14:55 AM

Hehe. I woke up at around 7:30, but didn't come online until now. :yes:

Wow, I actually got up earlier than you (7:00)! :P

I really don't care :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 09:53:40 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:28:53 AM

I really don't care :no:

And yet you were bragging to me that one time on AIM that you got up earlier than me. :rolleyes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:59:57 AM

Yeah thats how it works with Gil. HE can brag to you and its ok. But don't even think of bragging to him. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:01:20 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:59:57 AM

Yeah thats how it works with Gil. HE can brag to you and its ok. But don't even think of bragging to him. <_<

HeHe, yeah i guess B) I really like the rolleyes emoticon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 10:02:50 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:01:20 AM

I really like the rolleyes emoticon.

No surprise there. You use it extremely often. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:04:02 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 10:02:50 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:01:20 AM

I really like the rolleyes emoticon.

No surprise there. You use it extremely often. ;)

Yup I do. thats probbly because its my favorite. I actually recorded myself, via webcam, immitating that emoticon :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:05:06 AM

Why use a webcam? We already have a picture of you:  :rolleyes:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 10:05:26 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:05:06 AM

Why use a webcam? We already have a picture of you:  :rolleyes:

:rofl2:

ROFL! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:05:51 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:05:06 AM

Why use a webcam? We already have a picture of you:  :rolleyes:

:rofl2:

I...I guess.. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:12:41 AM

I've already broken several rules today :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 10:33:58 AM

Laptop came at 9:45 Am today! :D

Pictures coming later today...

BTW, the amount of pre-loaded software HP loaded in thing is unreal. It's gonna take me hours to remove it all.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:36:39 AM

Yeah, HP loads on a TON of garbage onto the computers. Who ever actually uses that stuff anyway? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 10:40:39 AM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:36:39 AM

Yeah, HP loads on a TON of garbage onto the computers. Who ever actually uses that stuff anyway? :rolleyes:

I don't, with the exception of maybe Microsoft Office. I'm probably just going to end reformatting and reinstalling Windows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:42:42 AM

Yeah really. I remember when i first got mine, it took me several hours to unload all the crap. Tons of that free trial junk,
and games and stuff that no one ever uses. I ended up formatting the drive (removing the recovery partition as well <_<)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:43:40 AM

Yeah its unbeleiveable how much junk they install.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:44:51 AM

Yah, its pretty pointless (not to mention ANNOYING!)  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:45:42 AM

Definitley.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:46:44 AM

my mom's HP computer came with Media Center, and aside from having 15 icons from HP's preloaded crap, it had an extra
10 with the media center stuff. Then i formatted it and put Vista  on it :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:48:22 AM

Yeah HP puts faaaaarrrr too much stuff on their computers.

As for putting Vista on....:unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:50:29 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:48:22 AM

As for putting Vista on....:unsure:

Uhh..What about ti?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:51:54 AM

It's no secret that I don't like Vista.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:52:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:51:54 AM

It's no secret that I don't like Vista.  :rolleyes:

I like it :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:53:21 AM

That's no secret either.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:53:55 AM

Thats true :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:54:54 AM

I know.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:55:25 AM

Its been so humid these past few days. not very warm, but extremely humid. dewpoint right now is 71

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:56:40 AM

Same here. Other than the humidity its been comfortable though. Temps have been at or below normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 10:57:35 AM

Here too. Im going out. bye :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:58:58 AM

OMG!!! Does that mean I get the last word for the first time EVER!!!!!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:40:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:58:58 AM

OMG!!! Does that mean I get the last word for the first time EVER!!!!!  :D

Not anymore :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 12:53:14 PM

Think again.   :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 01:28:54 PM

I FINALLY was able to get AT&T to up my CORRECT DSL speed yesterday.  It was at 768 for a year, and now it's 1536 kbps (what I wanted all along).  On top of that, a NEW wireless modem! b)

Hey, I just saw this (note the image):

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 01:45:13 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 01:28:54 PM

Hey, I just saw this (note the image):

I don't see anything special about that image... :unsure:

EDIT: D'oh, I didn't scroll it all the way >_< Awesome! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 02:08:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 26, 2007, 02:40:13 PM

2,000 posts!!! Happy New Year!!!

1,000 posts for me! Happy Easter!!!

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 02:09:54 PM

I feell like im going to puke...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 27, 2007, 03:36:29 PM

I'm sweating now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:14:16 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 01:45:13 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 01:28:54 PM

Hey, I just saw this (note the image):

I don't see anything special about that image... :unsure:

EDIT: D'oh, I didn't scroll it all the way >_< Awesome! :D

Yeah that's pretty cool!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 04:17:54 PM

I got off work at 3PM today, and right as I was changing out of my work cloths, I realized that I still had the key to the electric cart pusher in my pocket, so I had to drive back to work and return the key. >.<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:20:57 PM

Don't you just hate it when that happens?  :D

You must work at Wal-Mart, or perhaps some other such store. come to think of it, I think Wal-Mart is the only place I've ever seen those electric cart pushers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 04:25:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:20:57 PM

Don't you just hate it when that happens?  :D

You must work at Wal-Mart, or perhaps some other such store. come to think of it, I think Wal-Mart is the only place I've ever seen those electric cart pushers.

I was at Target today and they have em too...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:31:19 PM

I haven't been to Target in a long time. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 04:33:26 PM

We've been going there all the time, ever since they built one about 10 minutes from here. Before, there were 2, but
they both toook 20 minutes to get too...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 04:33:32 PM

We got our new DSL modem about 30 minutes ago. I just got finished installing it, and so far it seems to work well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 04:36:37 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 04:33:32 PM

We got our new DSL modem about 30 minutes ago. I just got finished installing it, and so far it seems to work well. :yes:

Spoke too soon. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:37:50 PM

Wow, you really must have some kind of major problem. We've troubleshooted everything, and you still have the problem.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 04:38:36 PM

Id go with Cable if I were you. Its not worth all the trouble you've gone through (and the trouble you';; go through to fix it)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 04:39:40 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 04:38:36 PM

Id go with Cable if I were you.

If it keeps up we probably will. Honestly, I'm TIRED of this crap. >:( :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:40:05 PM

Cable will be just as much trouble. And let's not forget the cost factor. More than double what he's paying now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 04:41:11 PM

Cable has all different rates. Besides, with the trouble he's going through now with DSL, its not worth it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 04:41:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:40:05 PM

Cable will be just as much trouble. And let's not forget the cost factor. More than double what he's paying now.

Yeah. But, I remember we hardly EVER had problems with cable. But with DSL, we've always had some sort of problem. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:50:56 PM

That's pretty unusual. I've had DSL for 2 years, and then I had it for three more years in the late 90's and early 00's and have never had a problem, except when a modem went up (which happens in any type of internet service).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 04:51:31 PM

Well, all ISPs have different quality and reliability.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 04:52:09 PM

These days its all about the same.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 05:05:33 PM

Not really, all ISPs are different.s

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 05:10:23 PM

You know what's weird? Every time I've switched modems (the first time is when I switched from wired to wireless connectivity, the second was today), my IP address has NEVER changed. It must be assigned to our phone line or something.

Also, it looks like my connection is going to stay on now. Let's hope it stays that way! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 05:11:04 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 05:10:23 PM

You know what's weird? Every time I've switched modems (the first time is when I switched from wired to wireless connectivity, the second was today), my IP address has NEVER changed. It must be assigned to our phone line or something.

Also, it looks like my connection is going to stay on now. Let's hope it stays that way! B)

You have a Static IP then. I wish i did :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 05:16:06 PM

I'm currently reinstalling Vista on my new laptop to get rid of all the crapware from HP. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:26:43 PM

Yeah you have a Static IP (as do most DSL customers-hey Gil, there's a downfall to cable!).

And no Gil, its the same for the most part. The technology and equipment is the same no matter which company you  have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 05:30:31 PM

Yeah, but other factors can reduce the quality of the service, such as wiring, location, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 05:31:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:26:43 PM

hey Gil, there's a downfall to cable

You CAN get static IPs with cable. I like dynamic because if i get banned, just change my IP, and im no longer banned :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:35:20 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 05:16:06 PM

I'm currently reinstalling Vista on my new laptop to get rid of all the crapware from HP. :dance:

What kind of HP did you order?  My HP came preloaded with Vista (and all the other crap).   Has a 100 gig hard drive, and 30 is used up.  I don't feel like reformatting the whole thing.  Frankly, if it isn't broken, I'm not going to fix it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 05:36:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:35:20 PM

What kind of HP did you order?  My HP came preloaded with Vista (and all the other crap).   Has a 100 gig hard drive, and 30 is used up.  I don't feel like reformatting the whole thing.  Frankly, if it isn't broken, I'm not going to fix it.

Almost the exact same situation here. Got a 120 GB HDD, 10 GB of it is a recovery partition, and with all the crapware they loaded, I had 77 GB free of a total 120 GB drive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:41:09 PM

Actually, it's all MY crap that takes up 30 gigs :p

Yours isn't an HP dv6324us is it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 05:41:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 05:10:23 PM

Also, it looks like my connection is going to stay on now. Let's hope it stays that way! B)

Nevermind. It just went down again. UGH! :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 05:42:17 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:41:09 PM

Actually, it's all MY crap that takes up 30 gigs :p

Yours isn't an HP dv6324us is it?

HP Pavillion dv6000z.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:43:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:26:43 PM

Yeah you have a Static IP (as do most DSL customers-hey Gil, there's a downfall to cable!).

Actually with AT&T you have to pay extra per month for a static IP (about the same price as dynamic cable (what Gil has)).  It's like $40 somethin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:44:10 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 05:42:17 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 05:41:09 PM

Actually, it's all MY crap that takes up 30 gigs :p

Yours isn't an HP dv6324us is it?

HP Pavillion dv6000z.

Well, mine says dv6000 as well, but I think that is just the general family :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 05:45:54 PM

Speaking of HD space, my main partition size is 32.1 GB, but I only have 3.26 GB free (no, that's NOT a typo)! I'm a real pack rat, I really need to clean up my HD. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:49:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 05:31:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:26:43 PM

hey Gil, there's a downfall to cable

You CAN get static IPs with cable. I like dynamic because if i get banned, just change my IP, and im no longer banned :D

That won't happen here!

Dan, I did say most.

Gil, wiring (exterior) is standard. Location is also a heavily affecting factor with cable (very heavily in some cases). 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 05:51:26 PM

Location is the biggest factor. it affects DSL more than it affects Cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:59:03 PM

It would be a lie to say that. Since you SHARE your connection with OTHERS with cable internet location is often MUCH more crucial. For SSS, it is likely to be direly crucial, since most area's in Florida are fairly densley populated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:01:07 PM

you share everything, no matter what connection method you use. It all goes to the same place.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:03:38 PM

Not true. With DSL everyone has their own connection at the phone company's CO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:04:38 PM

yes, but cable itself is much faster, so sharing connection doesnt really matter. especially for me since there arent many people
on my "connection terminal" so to speak. :) :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 06:05:41 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 05:59:03 PM

It would be a lie to say that. Since you SHARE your connection with OTHERS with cable internet location is often MUCH more crucial. For SSS, it is likely to be direly crucial, since most area's in Florida are fairly densley populated.

When I had Cable in the past, the speed was pretty fast, so while there may have been lots of other users using the connection, I didn't notice any speed issues with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:07:40 PM

You won't notice a large decrease all the time. The worst time for using cable internet is during peak usage hours (generally weekday evenings). You WILL notice a decline in speed during those hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:08:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:07:40 PM

You won't notice a large decrease all the time. The worst time for using cable internet is during peak usage hours (generally weekday evenings). You WILL notice a decline in speed during those hours.

Well, Im not seeing a speed change. And I'll monitor it all evening too.. I never see a noticable change of speed, no matter what time it is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:15:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:08:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:07:40 PM

You won't notice a large decrease all the time. The worst time for using cable internet is during peak usage hours (generally weekday evenings). You WILL notice a decline in speed during those hours.

Well, Im not seeing a speed change. And I'll monitor it all evening too.. I never see a noticable change of speed, no matter what time it is.

Gil, we've already established that you live in a sparsley populated area, so it makes no difference what you think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:23:57 PM

I dont live in a sparsely populated area :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:27:14 PM

You told me before that you lived in a rural area. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:29:34 PM

No i didnt.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:31:28 PM

Yes you did. I don't know if it was here or on AIM, but you said it. I distinctly remember it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 06:35:54 PM

I remember it too.  However, Gil didn't say it, I think somebody else said it and noone corrected it.

I can attest, this entire area is not rural at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:37:36 PM

No, Gil said it to me. He and I were talking on this very subject, and he said that he lived in a fairly rural area in which he did not have to share his connection with many other people. So somewhere along the line he's lying, be it now or then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 06:43:17 PM

Hmm.  Well, whatever Gil said, the nearest rural area is probably 30-40 miles away :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:43:44 PM

I never said i lived in a rural area, i just said that there are only about 6 other houses that share my internet block.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:46:27 PM

You said that you lived in a sparsley populated area (where did we get rural from anyway? Oh I see, I mistakenly said it). I know what you said to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:48:07 PM

and I know what i said. Seeing as I am the one who actually lives here, i'd probably know ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 06:48:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:48:07 PM

Seeing as I am the one who actually lives here, i'd probably know ;)

Come again?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:55:48 PM

Well you apparently lied at some point Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:57:16 PM

I don't live in a rural or sparsely populated area ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:58:39 PM

Is that the truth? Or are you lying? Or were you lying before? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 06:58:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:58:39 PM

Is that the truth? Or are you lying? Or were you lying before? :wacko:

I have no idea :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 06:59:38 PM

Well that certainly makes two of us. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 07:02:38 PM

He's not lying now.  It's all urban here, until about 30-40 miles away, when it becomes more rural.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:04:37 PM

I can believe it from you because I've never known you to lie. But Gil, in his constant quest to always be right would apparently go to any distance to achieve that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:07:11 PM

what would be the point of me saying its a rural area? that would've proved your point...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 07:13:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:04:37 PM

I can believe it from you because I've never known you to lie.

Thanks 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:16:14 PM

Im so bored. :yawn: I'm getting really sick of this weather >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:21:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:07:11 PM

what would be the point of me saying its a rural area? that would've proved your point...

Yeah, you would never want to do that.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:24:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:21:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:07:11 PM

what would be the point of me saying its a rural area? that would've proved your point...

Yeah, you would never want to do that.  :rolleyes:

Not unless your point was truely correct. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:25:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:24:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:21:43 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:07:11 PM

what would be the point of me saying its a rural area? that would've proved your point...

Yeah, you would never want to do that.  :rolleyes:

Not unless your point was truely correct. B)

And it never is.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:27:09 PM

Thats right :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:27:50 PM

Wow, you certainly are high on yourself aren't you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:29:30 PM

I'm not high on anything, except air :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:30:21 PM

You are very self-centered and self-righteous. In fact, your self-righteous to the point of arrogance.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:31:42 PM

If you say so...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:32:07 PM

I don't just say so, I see so every day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:01 PM

 :rolleyes:

Has anyone here seen the Simpsons movie yet?  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 07:33:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:32:07 PM

I don't just say so, I see so every day.

Same here, sadly. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 07:33:46 PM

When did it come out, today?  Heck no!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:59 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:32:07 PM

I don't just say so, I see so every day.

Same here, sadly. <_<

Me too...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:34:14 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 07:33:46 PM

When did it come out, today?  Heck no!

Yah, it came out today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:34:25 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:32:07 PM

I don't just say so, I see so every day.

Same here, sadly. <_<

I mean, you can't miss it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 07:34:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:59 PM

Me too...

Yet, you rolled your eyes when Gary said that. :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:35:25 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:34:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:59 PM

Me too...

Yet, you rolled your eyes when Gary said that. :crazy:

Yeah, makes alot of sense right?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:36:08 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:34:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:33:59 PM

Me too...

Yet, you rolled your eyes when Gary said that. :crazy:

I know. I'm sorry :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:37:17 PM

*counts on fingers*

Let's see....1...2..10....30....90....1,000

wow, the sorry's certainly are piling up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:37:55 PM

I know. I'm sorry :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:38:33 PM

Wow, another one to add to the collection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 07:39:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:37:17 PM

*counts on fingers*

Let's see....1...2..10....30....90....1,000

wow, the sorry's certainly are piling up.

Yep. You say sorry many times Gil, but yet you still misbehave afterwards. Which is getting rather annoying. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:39:55 PM

Well I really don't know what to say. i feel quite indimidated right now :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:40:37 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:39:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:37:17 PM

*counts on fingers*

Let's see....1...2..10....30....90....1,000

wow, the sorry's certainly are piling up.

Yep. You say sorry many times Gil, but yet you still misbehave afterwards. Which is getting rather annoying. <_<

Yeah, the sorry's have actually become quite meaningless.

Good Gil. It's about time you feel a little intimidated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:41:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:40:37 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:39:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:37:17 PM

*counts on fingers*

Let's see....1...2..10....30....90....1,000

wow, the sorry's certainly are piling up.

Yep. You say sorry many times Gil, but yet you still misbehave afterwards. Which is getting rather annoying. <_<

Yeah, the sorry's have actually become quite meaningless.

Good Gil. It's about time you feel a little intimidated.

It doesnt feel to good :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:43:02 PM

Good. That's how it feels when you come here day in and day out and start trouble.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:43:20 PM

LOL really???

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:44:33 PM

Not the intimidated part, just the doesn't feel so good part.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:44:54 PM

Oh ok. I can understand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:45:39 PM

Good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:46:04 PM

Well I would say that I will be good, but you'd just yell at me for "just saying it"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:46:40 PM

Well, you know, it does get a bit old after awhile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:46:55 PM

I can understand

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:47:13 PM

Good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:47:36 PM

I can understand lots of things now :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:48:09 PM

Good.

There's still one thing I can't understand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 27, 2007, 07:48:26 PM

Man, these marquees are making me dizzy now! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:49:09 PM

I agree! I'm going to get rid of mine as soon as I can figure out what to put in its place.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 07:50:21 PM

I removed mine. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:51:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 07:48:09 PM

Good.

There's still one thing I can't understand.

Whats that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 07:51:52 PM

Well, I finally got my laptop with a fresh install of Vista, and found all the required drivers. Now time to install the software I want to use, and not HP's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 27, 2007, 07:52:22 PM

I feel somewhat responsible for the marquee thing. I was the first one to put it in my signature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 07:53:19 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 07:51:52 PM

Well, I finally got my laptop with a fresh install of Vista, and found all the required drivers. Now time to install the software I want to use, and not HP's.

Cool. Could you take some pics of your laptop? B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 07:53:23 PM

I never did those silly marquees, simply because I knew everyone else would  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:54:07 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:53:19 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 07:51:52 PM

Well, I finally got my laptop with a fresh install of Vista, and found all the required drivers. Now time to install the software I want to use, and not HP's.

Cool. Could you take some pics of your laptop? B)

Yah, that would be cool

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 07:57:11 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 07:54:07 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 07:53:19 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 07:51:52 PM

Well, I finally got my laptop with a fresh install of Vista, and found all the required drivers. Now time to install the software I want to use, and not HP's.

Cool. Could you take some pics of your laptop? B)

Yah, that would be cool

Yep. I'll get some pictures up ASAP...!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:13:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 27, 2007, 07:52:22 PM

I feel somewhat responsible for the marquee thing. I was the first one to put it in my signature.

Its not really your fault. Just because you put one in your sig didn't mean we had to do the same.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:18:15 PM

I hate when they air movies on TV and they have commercials in them  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:21:48 PM

Yeah its kinda annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:22:18 PM

Not only does it ruin the mood, but most times they take out entire scenes. its not even worth watching :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 08:25:40 PM

Laptop pictures:

(http://billy.mozfaq.org/misc/laptop/042.jpg)

(http://billy.mozfaq.org/misc/laptop/050.jpg)

(http://billy.mozfaq.org/misc/laptop/021.jpg)

(http://billy.mozfaq.org/misc/laptop/051.jpg)

(contact me if you want high-resolution versions of the above photos)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:26:11 PM

Nice! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:26:35 PM

Very nice! I want one!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:27:08 PM

Yah so do I. I might just have to buy one! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 08:28:01 PM

Awesome! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:28:17 PM

BTW, what are the specs and how much did it cost?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:29:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:27:08 PM

Yah so do I. I might just have to buy one! :D

Not me!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:29:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:29:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:27:08 PM

Yah so do I. I might just have to buy one! :D

Not me!  :D

LOL! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 08:31:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:28:17 PM

BTW, what are the specs and how much did it cost?

AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 1.9 GHz
2.00 GB RAM
120 GB Hard Drive 5400 RPM
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256 MB
Broadcom Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n
DVD+/-RW
15.4" LCD 1280x800

Cost as configured $1,078.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:31:26 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 08:31:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:28:17 PM

BTW, what are the specs and how much did it cost?

AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 1.9 GHz
2.00 GB RAM
120 GB Hard Drive 5400 RPM
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256 MB
Broadcom Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n
DVD+/-RW
15.4" LCD 1280x800

Cost as configured $1,078.

Not bad B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:33:54 PM

It must be nice to have lots of money.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:35:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:33:54 PM

It must be nice to have lots of money.  :D

What do you mean?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:41:23 PM

It seems like its nothing for you to whip out $1100 for a laptop. $1100 for a laptop? I might buy it!

I mean, seriously, am I the only one here who notices that money seems not to be an issue for Gil? I mean most people would say what I said-I'd like to have that, but I can't afford it right now. Not Gil. $1100? No sweat!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:42:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:41:23 PM

It seems like its nothing for you to whip out $1100 for a laptop. $1100 for a laptop? I might buy it!

I mean, seriously, am I the only one here who notices that money seems not to be an issue for Gil? I mean most people would say what I said-I'd like to have that, but I can't afford it right now. Not Gil. $1100? No sweat!

Wow you just HAD t bring up the money thing again, huh?

Besides, I didnt see the price tag until AFTER i commented.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:44:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:42:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:41:23 PM

It seems like its nothing for you to whip out $1100 for a laptop. $1100 for a laptop? I might buy it!

I mean, seriously, am I the only one here who notices that money seems not to be an issue for Gil? I mean most people would say what I said-I'd like to have that, but I can't afford it right now. Not Gil. $1100? No sweat!

Wow you just HAD t bring up the money thing again, huh?

Besides, I didnt see the price tag until AFTER i commented.

I find that to be BS on the grounds that you quoted Billy's description and said that $1,048 was "not bad".

And yes, I HAD to bring it up, because you HAVE to keep acting like a rich little snob.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:45:15 PM

I said "not bad" to the specs. Notice how i quoted the whole message, not the price tag.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:46:04 PM

I figured your comment was all-inclusive because you didn't say anything seperately about the price itself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:46:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:46:04 PM

I figured your comment was all-inclusive because you didn't say anything seperately about the price itself.

I'm sorry. Was I supposed to? I didn't know i had to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:47:21 PM

I didn't say you had to change your comment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 08:47:47 PM

It's official. We're switching to Cable. I've officially HAD it with BellSouth/AT&T. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:47:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:47:21 PM

I didn't say you had to change your comment.

No, i didn't know i had to specially comment on the price in the first place.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:48:06 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 08:47:47 PM

It's official. We're switching to Cable. I've officially HAD it with BellSouth/AT&T. :censored:

Thats fantastic! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:49:47 PM

Gil likes it cause he thinks he's won again (although, unbeknownst to him this isn't a competition),

Good for you Stephen. I'm glad your switching. I don't blame you. I couldn't continue to put up with such awful service either. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:50:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:49:47 PM

Gil likes it cause he thinks he's won again (although, unbeknownst to him this isn't a competition)

Its always a competition with you.. I'm happy because Cable is a much better (and faster!) internet B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 08:51:24 PM

We've pratically NEVER had a cable outage in our area, so with Cable internet, outages will likely be rare. Also, we're going to get Digital Telephone too, which means our telephone will run via Cable as well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:51:43 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 08:51:24 PM

We've pratically NEVER had a cable outage in our area, so with Cable internet, outages will likely be rare. Also, we're going to get Digital Telephone too, which means our telephone will run via Cable as well. :yes:

Yah, cable outages are VERY rare.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:51:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:50:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:49:47 PM

Gil likes it cause he thinks he's won again (although, unbeknownst to him this isn't a competition)

Its always a competition with you.. I'm happy because Cable is a much better (and faster!) internet B)

Of course. Gil takes no responsibility and instead blames it on me. That's so arrogant. Just like him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:53:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:51:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:50:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:49:47 PM

Gil likes it cause he thinks he's won again (although, unbeknownst to him this isn't a competition)

Its always a competition with you.. I'm happy because Cable is a much better (and faster!) internet B)

Of course. Gil takes no responsibility and instead blames it on me. That's so arrogant. Just like him.

EDIT: no comment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:54:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:53:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:51:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:50:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:49:47 PM

Gil likes it cause he thinks he's won again (although, unbeknownst to him this isn't a competition)

Its always a competition with you.. I'm happy because Cable is a much better (and faster!) internet B)

Of course. Gil takes no responsibility and instead blames it on me. That's so arrogant. Just like him.

EDIT: no comment.

Nice fake edit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:54:45 PM

How is it fake?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:55:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:54:45 PM

How is it fake?

Because when you edit a post, this is what you get at the bottom:

 « Last Edit: Today at 08:54:15 PM by lfmusiclover »     

There is no last edit time stamp on yours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:56:19 PM

I've edited several posts and never got that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:57:10 PM

That is the worlds biggest lie and you know it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 08:57:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:55:58 PM

Because when you edit a post, this is what you get at the bottom:

 « Last Edit: Today at 08:54:15 PM by lfmusiclover »     

There is no last edit time stamp on yours.

That doesn't happen all the time for some reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 27, 2007, 08:57:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:56:19 PM

I've edited several posts and never got that.

Yeah same here.

EDIT: Test Edit

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:58:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 08:57:53 PM

Wow,for once Gary's wrong. :o

Gary knows better because he just edited several posts in a row and a timestamp appeared on each one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 08:59:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 08:58:50 PM

Gary knows better because he just edited several posts in a row and a timestamp appeared on each one.

Yes, but like I said, it doesn't happen all of the time. I don't know why, but it doesn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:15:55 PM

Here's what I'm going to do for you Gil. You've got ONE final chance to straighten up or your gone. You know as well as I do that Matt (or Tyler or Chazz) would never EVER in a million years allow you to act the way you have here, or treat them the way you've treated me. They would've banned you so fast your head would've spun. I plan to do the same. So, get all your nastiness and arrogance out because it isn't allowed anymore. The next time you say something to Stephen, Kyle, or I that we don't like, your outta here. You will treat this board as you would treat TWCC and you will treat the three of us as you would treat the trio over at TWCC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 09:23:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:15:55 PM

Here's what I'm going to do for you Gil. You've got ONE final chance to straighten up or your gone. You know as well as I do that Matt (or Tyler or Chazz) would never EVER in a million years allow you to act the way you have here, or treat them the way you've treated me. They would've banned you so fast your head would've spun. I plan to do the same. So, get all your nastiness and arrogance out because it isn't allowed anymore. The next time you say something to Stephen, Kyle, or I that we don't like, your outta here. You will treat this board as you would treat TWCC and you will treat the three of us as you would treat the trio over at TWCC.

Yep. Plain and simple - one more time you misbehave, you = :banned: And that's final. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:29:06 PM

Sounds fair. :yes: There is absolutely NO excuse for my actions tonight, and I appologize.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:38:59 PM

Good to hear you take some responsibility for your actions.

Remember, just one foul up and your done, so don't ruin it for yourself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:39:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:38:59 PM

Good to hear you take some responsibility for your actions.

Remember, just one foul up and your done, so don't ruin it for yourself.

I wont. I definitely wouldnt want to get banned. From now on i'm going to be good! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:40:58 PM

That's great to hear.   8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 09:41:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:40:58 PM

That's great to hear.   8)

Definitely. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:42:45 PM

Yes, in fact, i'm being good right now. I have to admit, I got very scared when you said you were banning me. i almost passed out!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:46:40 PM

Yes you are being good, albeit still a bit annoying, as it seems that your still wanting the last word. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:47:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:46:40 PM

Yes you are being good, albeit still a bit annoying, as it seems that your still wanting the last word. <_<

I'm sorry for being annoying. As for the last word, I'll try to stop :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:49:24 PM

Good.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:50:45 PM

Wow this being good thing is pretty hard. Its already giving me a headache...:yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:51:38 PM

I'm sure its going to give me one too.  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:52:16 PM

Me being good is going to give you a headache? For once in my life, im confused. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:52:57 PM

Not you being good so much as the process of getting that to actually happen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:53:46 PM

well it will involve lots of things: proper nutrition, exercise, meds, willpower, and the fear of getting banned :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:54:38 PM

Well hopefully all of those things will be involved.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:55:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:54:38 PM

Well hopefully all of those things will be involved.

Would you like to emphesis any particular factor listed above, to make it easier?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:56:02 PM

No. I would, however, like to exercise the fact that your still being very annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:56:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:56:02 PM

No. I would, however, like to exercise the fact that your still being very annoying.

Well then i better shut up before its too late, then :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 09:56:48 PM

Now your catching on.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 09:57:33 PM

B)

I just ate a piece of pie :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:00:51 PM

Very cool.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:04:16 PM

Gil-do I have to banish you to total silence?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 10:24:55 PM

Billy, that's almost IDENTICAL to my laptop.  I love it.  What I find REALLY irrirating is the glossy finish the cover has.  It's nice, but once you try to carry it, SPLODGE, there's a handprint right there, and you feel so compelled as to clean it off. <_<

Also, was it any faster when you reformatted your computer?  Mine acts a little slow at times.

Also, did your laptop have any rebates?  Free $$$.  Brought my price down to $768.

Hope you enjoy it 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 10:34:28 PM

Well, my mom called my ISP tonight, because the internet was down for a long time and she wanted to know if there was something going on at the ISP. Well, she calls them, and they say it's something interfering with the modem, and they asked to send someone out. Guess what she did? She said, "No thanks, I'm going back to Cable." *she hangs up on them*

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 10:38:51 PM

You show em, ma! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:39:30 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 10:34:28 PM

Well, my mom called my ISP tonight, because the internet was down for a long time and she wanted to know if there was something going on at the ISP. Well, she calls them, and they say it's something interfering with the modem, and they asked to send someone out. Guess what she did? She said, "No thanks, I'm going back to Cable." *she hangs up on them*

:thumbsup:

Actually, that theory is probably the best one so far. Telecommunications devices are extremely prone to interference. May father recently had DSL service in the apartment he lived in and to start with he had problems like your having. The problem ended up being that lines from Verizon were interfering with those from Cavilier Telephone (another phone co. in this area). Are there other phone companies servicing your area other than the one your with?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 10:41:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:39:30 PM

Actually, that theory is probably the best one so far. Telecommunications devices are extremely prone to interference. May father recently had DSL service in the apartment he lived in and to start with he had problems like your having. The problem ended up being that lines from Verizon were interfering with those from Cavilier Telephone (another phone co. in this area). Are there other phone companies servicing your area other than the one your with?

I'm not sure. But TBH, I really don't care what's the problem now since we're going back to Cable very soon. :yes:

Quote

You show em, ma! :lol:

:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 10:41:50 PM

LOL, yeah I guess its a moot point now.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 27, 2007, 10:45:18 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 10:24:55 PM

Billy, that's almost IDENTICAL to my laptop.  I love it.  What I find REALLY irrirating is the glossy finish the cover has.  It's nice, but once you try to carry it, SPLODGE, there's a handprint right there, and you feel so compelled as to clean it off. <_<

Also, was it any faster when you reformatted your computer?  Mine acts a little slow at times.

Also, did your laptop have any rebates?  Free $$$.  Brought my price down to $768.

Hope you enjoy it 8)

Yeah. I find all the glossy surfaces to be a tad bit annoying. I just got it today, and it's already all smudged up.

I haven't really noticed a speed difference, but I only spent a few minutes running it with the factory defaults. I imagine it would be faster. I quickly looked through the Task Manager and there was alot running.

Got a $100 rebate on it, and free shipping. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:08:13 PM

They say cordless phones interfere with wireless routers, and that you shouldnt put cordless phones near where your wireless
router is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:09:37 PM

Wireless phones, microwaves, fax machines, answering machines, and televisions are just a few of the devices that can (and do) interfere with wireless routers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:10:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:08:13 PM

They say cordless phones interfere with wireless routers, and that you shouldnt put cordless phones near where your wireless
router is.

I'll keep that in mind when we get our Cable service set up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:11:56 PM

These rules apply to any type of internet service through which your connecting wirelessly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:15:32 PM

No problems here with cordless anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:16:28 PM

Probably because your equipment is far enough away from interference. I think they have to be closer than 10 feet to experience interference.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:18:05 PM

You know, when our cordless telephone rings, the internet always goes down. Could it be causing interference when it rings? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:18:54 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 11:18:05 PM

You know, when our cordless telephone rings, the internet always goes down. Could it be causing interference when it rings? :unsure:

Definitely! thats probably causing all your DSL problems!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:19:16 PM

Yep,that's it.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:21:19 PM

Well, it's kind of too late to tell my parents that now since we're pretty much stuck on the fact that we're switching to Cable. :ph34r: I'll be sure to tell them when we start to get the cable equipment set up, though. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:22:10 PM

Yep definitley mention it. There's no doubt in my mind that that is the problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:27:13 PM

Hmm..what's the problem with my DSL?  I noticed that darn ringing thing always makes it go out....oh well, better replace everything else :yes: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:28:26 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:27:13 PM

Hmm..what's the problem with my DSL?  I noticed that darn ringing thing always makes it go out....oh well, better replace everything else :yes: :lol:

LOL, if only it were that simple. Most folks honestly don't know that some devices can interfere with wireless internet. When you think about it, its something of an advanced concept for most people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:29:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:28:26 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:27:13 PM

Hmm..what's the problem with my DSL?  I noticed that darn ringing thing always makes it go out....oh well, better replace everything else :yes: :lol:

LOL, if only it were that simple. Most folks honestly don't know that some devices can interfere with wireless internet. When you think about it, its something of an advanced concept for most people.

Thats very true!

LOL Dan, your hillarious! :lol: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:33:06 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:27:13 PM

Hmm..what's the problem with my DSL?  I noticed that darn ringing thing always makes it go out....oh well, better replace everything else :yes: :lol:

ROFL! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:34:13 PM

Hey, I didn't have to explain my joke this time :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:34:44 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:34:13 PM

Hey, I didn't have to explain my joke this time :lol:

LOL, that's true. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:36:23 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:34:13 PM

Hey, I didn't have to explain my joke this time :lol:

Yeah, this one was understandable!  :D :P 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:36:57 PM

I found it quite humuroius :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:42:35 PM

I've had plenty of experiences when I told a joke and the folks I told it too couldn't keep the drink in their mouth.

What I did find hilarious was a story a friend told me the other day.  She remembers honking the horn because someone had cut her off, but the car was so crappy that the horn didn't stop sounding, so she had to drive all the way home with the horn blaring BEEEP. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:43:23 PM

Wait, how can the phone be causing interference? Because even if we have the phone unplugged, it still goes down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:44:13 PM

ROFL. Now THAT's funny. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 27, 2007, 11:44:46 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:42:35 PM

I've had plenty of experiences when I told a joke and the folks I told it too couldn't keep the drink in their mouth.

I used to be able to do that, but apparantly i'm not funny anymore. :censored:

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What I did find hilarious was a story a friend told me the other day.  She remembers honking the horn because someone had cut her off, but the car was so crappy that the horn didn't stop sounding, so she had to drive all the way home with the horn blaring BEEEP. :wacko:

ROFL! thats hillarious.!! :rofl2:

SSS, th handset scould still be communicatiing with its base.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:45:28 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:42:35 PM

She remembers honking the horn because someone had cut her off, but the car was so crappy that the horn didn't stop sounding, so she had to drive all the way home with the horn blaring BEEEP. :wacko:

ROFL! :rofl2:

Quote

SSS, th handset scould still be communicatiing with its base.

I guess it was. Who knows. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:46:00 PM

Steve, did you actually unplug the phone from the electrical outlet?  Or just the phone jack?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 27, 2007, 11:46:53 PM

Yeah, because if its still powered it can still interfere.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 27, 2007, 11:47:34 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 27, 2007, 11:46:00 PM

Steve, did you actually unplug the phone from the electrical outlet?  Or just the phone jack?

We unplugged it from the phone jack. But still, I think the phone is about 10 ft away from the modem, so I don't know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 12:03:58 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 27, 2007, 11:47:34 PM

We unplugged it from the phone jack. But still, I think the phone is about 10 ft away from the modem, so I don't know.

Oh, and to add to that, back in January when we first got the Wireless modem, we had no problems, and the phone was at the exact same spot as it is now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 12:04:49 AM

That kind of problem usually isn't automatic. It usually develops and worsens over time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 12:05:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 12:04:49 AM

That kind of problem usually isn't automatic. It usually develops and worsens over time.

Yeah, but why would it suddenly start with the new modem?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 12:06:12 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 28, 2007, 12:05:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 12:04:49 AM

That kind of problem usually isn't automatic. It usually develops and worsens over time.

Yeah, but why would it suddenly start with the new modem?

I'm confused.I thought you just got the new modem the other day because you were having the same problem with the old one? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 12:08:30 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 12:06:12 AM

I'm confused.I thought you just got the new modem the other day because you were having the same problem with the old one? :unsure:

Yeah. With the old modem, it didn't start this problem until earlier this month. With the new modem we hooked up, it started the problem about an hour after we hooked it up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 28, 2007, 12:37:16 AM

There is this person out of the area (somewhere in east central PA) who has been calling my dad's home phone several times in the past few days, including three times early this morning, twice at 3AM and again near 6AM. The last time he called was about a half-hour ago and my dad answered it and it was some guy with a Russian accent who didn't seem to understand English. He told the guy he got the wrong number, then he called once again shortly thereafter. He hasn't called since, though.

I hate it when people call me in the middle of the night. :glare:

Does anyone know how I can block someone from calling me? My dad has Comcast phone service and he is already signed up for the "do not call" list, if that helps.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 07:08:00 AM

Good morning. :) Am I up before Gil again this morning? :p

I was just encoding some TWC videos of the Severe Thunderstorm Warning we had last evening, and look at this:

(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2958/666mbeviloi8.png)

6.66 MB... >:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 09:44:51 AM

Yah, one of my mom's friends calls at like 7:00 AM, and usually no one is awake then, so the phone wakes everyone up. I almost
feel like blocking her number...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 11:42:19 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on July 28, 2007, 12:37:16 AM

There is this person out of the area (somewhere in east central PA) who has been calling my dad's home phone several times in the past few days, including three times early this morning, twice at 3AM and again near 6AM. The last time he called was about a half-hour ago and my dad answered it and it was some guy with a Russian accent who didn't seem to understand English. He told the guy he got the wrong number, then he called once again shortly thereafter. He hasn't called since, though.

I hate it when people call me in the middle of the night. :glare:

Does anyone know how I can block someone from calling me? My dad has Comcast phone service and he is already signed up for the "do not call" list, if that helps.

Umm...take your phone off the hook? Seriously, you can't stop people from dialing wrong numbers. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 11:56:44 AM

Good morning everyone. :) They're going to come out on Tuesday to install our Cable modem and phone service. Can't wait for that. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 02:05:40 PM

Man, when you go out in a car these days, you're really putting your life on the line... :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 02:16:38 PM

What do you mean? Did something happen? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 02:18:03 PM

No, just all the foreigners on the road with no licenses and don't know how to drive really pose a threat to lives.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 02:31:27 PM

Seems to me that the foreigners don't pose any more risk than any American driver-even licensensed ones.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 02:33:34 PM

oh man would you be surprised. You live out here at least, and you'll really see how bad it is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 28, 2007, 02:48:46 PM

How do I get stupid Firefox to open wmv files automatically? :angry:  It won't let me:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 02:56:18 PM

Click "Open with" and then click Browse, and browse to Windows Media Player, then once you do that, click the "Do this for files like this from now on" checkbox, and then click OK.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 28, 2007, 03:25:16 PM

Tried it.  Does nothing.  The box doesn't light up so I can't check it :no:

EDIT:  Works for .mov files, but not wmv :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 04:54:46 PM

So far i havent broken the rules today! Then again, I havent posted much today at all :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 05:48:59 PM

Update on the internet situation:  we unplugged ALL of the telephones from the phone jack and the internet has been doing fine for about an hour. Hopefully this solution will work until the cable guy comes to set the Cable up on Tuesday. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 06:12:50 PM

I guarantee it will continue to work. What's strange though, is that I have my modem and router set up in my living room, and my cordless telephone only sits about 5 or 6 feet away, yet I haven't experienced any disconnection problems (certainly not on the scale of what you went through). :wacko:

Of course, they have different types of cordless phones, and different types may cause different amounts and types of interference. Some operate on the 900mhz band, some operate at 1Ghz or more, and then there's those spectrum spread telephones. So I guess it could all depend on exactly what kind of cordless phones you have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 28, 2007, 06:18:33 PM

What kind of phones do you have in your house?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 06:22:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 28, 2007, 06:18:33 PM

What kind of phones do you have in your house?

We have a cordless phone in the living room, and a corded phone in my parents room. We've unplugged them and now the internet connection has been working fine for about an hour now. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 07:48:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 06:12:50 PM

I guarantee it will continue to work. What's strange though, is that I have my modem and router set up in my living room, and my cordless telephone only sits about 5 or 6 feet away, yet I haven't experienced any disconnection problems (certainly not on the scale of what you went through). :wacko:

Of course, they have different types of cordless phones, and different types may cause different amounts and types of interference. Some operate on the 900mhz band, some operate at 1Ghz or more, and then there's those spectrum spread telephones. So I guess it could all depend on exactly what kind of cordless phones you have.

We have a 5.7 GHz cordless phone that's less then three feet from our wireless router, and we've never had any connection problems whatsoever. Same case with our old 900 MHz cordless phone...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 08:04:40 PM

Really weird. Well, your definitley the exception to the rule, that's for sure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 08:10:17 PM

Our cordless phone is 2.4 GHz, IIRC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:15:41 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 28, 2007, 08:10:17 PM

Our cordless phone is 2.4 GHz, IIRC.

Just curious, what make/model wireless router do you have? Because there's a high chance that the router is also operating at 2.4 GHz.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 08:17:59 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:15:41 PM

Just curious, what make/model wireless router do you have? Because there's a high chance that the router is also operating at 2.4 GHz.

The modem is a Westell Versalink Model 327W. It's a modem/router combination, in the sense that it connects to the DSL service, and then routes the connection to all the computers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 28, 2007, 08:24:50 PM

At my dad's house, I have both a wireless phone and router (both at 2.4 GHz) running not even two or three feet from each other. I have had no major problems with either. Then we have another wireless phone that is 5.8 GHz.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:25:26 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 28, 2007, 08:17:59 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:15:41 PM

Just curious, what make/model wireless router do you have? Because there's a high chance that the router is also operating at 2.4 GHz.

The modem is a Westell Versalink Model 327W. It's a modem/router combination, in the sense that it connects to the DSL service, and then routes the connection to all the computers.

I know you can do this for Linksys routers, but in your router's configuration page (if it has one), you may be able to change the frequency that the router operates at.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 08:27:46 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:25:26 PM

I know you can do this for Linksys routers, but in your router's configuration page (if it has one), you may be able to change the frequency that the router operates at.

It has an option to change the channel. Is that the same thing? And we've tried it - it doesn't work. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:29:11 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 28, 2007, 08:27:46 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:25:26 PM

I know you can do this for Linksys routers, but in your router's configuration page (if it has one), you may be able to change the frequency that the router operates at.

It has an option to change the channel. Is that the same thing? And we've tried it - it doesn't work. :no:

Yes. That would be the same thing. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 08:34:11 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 08:29:11 PM

Yes. That would be the same thing. :/

Hmm. That's very odd why it didn't work. :wacko: Once we get cable in a few days, the modem and the router will be in a different location (away from the cordless phone), so we'll for sure have no more problems with the connection. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 08:38:11 PM

All routers have an option to change the channel. maybe with an exception of a few.

Question: how do you find out what frequency the router is opperating at?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 08:43:02 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 08:38:11 PM

Question: how do you find out what frequency the router is opperating at?

Go to your router's configuration page by typing your Gateway IP address in your address bar in your browser. Go to the "Wireless" section. There, it should tell you what your current channel/frequency it's operating at, and you will have an option to make changes. It may look/be different depending on your router.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 08:50:49 PM

Its at 11. how do i find the frequence? like the GHz number?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 09:02:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 08:50:49 PM

Its at 11. how do i find the frequence? like the GHz number?

I don't believe you can. Mine's set at 11, too, and I've looked through my router config page and I can't find a way to find the GHz number. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 09:03:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 08:50:49 PM

Its at 11. how do i find the frequence? like the GHz number?

My router is a Linksys, and here is what my 11 is:

(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5681/channelshr9.png)

Not sure if it's the same, but it might help.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 09:20:31 PM

I do have a Linksys router, but its wired. i have a Netgear wireless router hooked to the Linksys,a nd it only syas the channe;/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 28, 2007, 09:22:33 PM

My channel is at 1 (2412 MHz it says)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 09:22:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2007, 09:03:12 PM

My router is a Linksys, and here is what my 11 is:

([url]http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5681/channelshr9.png[/url])

Not sure if it's the same, but it might help.

I guess it kinda helps, but the thing is my cordless phone only says 2.4 GHz, not a number like 2.4xx GHz, so it's kind of hard to figure out which exact frequency that my phone uses.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 09:58:24 PM

The cordless phone runs through the entire 2Ghz band. As for those GHz labels on the channels, their pretty much universal. If your router is on channell 11, you can be confident that that is the frequency its on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 09:58:24 PM

The cordless phone runs through the entire 2Ghz band. As for those GHz labels on the channels, their pretty much universal. If your router is on channell 11, you can be confident that that is the frequency its on.

They take up the ENTIRE frequency? thats weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 10:00:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 09:58:24 PM

The cordless phone runs through the entire 2Ghz band. As for those GHz labels on the channels, their pretty much universal. If your router is on channell 11, you can be confident that that is the frequency its on.

They take up the ENTIRE frequency? thats weird.

Yes, and its not weird. Its normal. Cordless phones run entire spectrums (frequency ranges), not just a single frequency. It can (and does) use any frequency in the 2.4Ghz range.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 28, 2007, 10:02:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 09:58:24 PM

The cordless phone runs through the entire 2Ghz band. As for those GHz labels on the channels, their pretty much universal. If your router is on channell 11, you can be confident that that is the frequency its on.

Well, I guess the only solution would be to move the phone further away from the modem. Which is pointless now since we're switching to Cable in a few days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 10:03:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 10:00:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 09:58:24 PM

The cordless phone runs through the entire 2Ghz band. As for those GHz labels on the channels, their pretty much universal. If your router is on channell 11, you can be confident that that is the frequency its on.

They take up the ENTIRE frequency? thats weird.

Yes, and its not weird. Its normal. Cordless phones run entire spectrums (frequency ranges), not just a single frequency. It can (and does) use any frequency in the 2.4Ghz range.

Learn something new everyday, i guess :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 10:03:28 PM

Yep that would be your only option.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 28, 2007, 11:41:19 PM

Good night everyone :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 28, 2007, 11:42:25 PM

Not so fast.Check your PM's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 29, 2007, 12:51:47 AM

Gil's in trouble! :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 29, 2007, 02:00:44 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 29, 2007, 12:51:47 AM

Gil's in trouble! :p

He certainly will be the next time he acts up. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 29, 2007, 09:57:20 AM

Oh he's in trouble now. No doubt about it. The PM's you sent me are pretty conclusive. Unless he sends me something you didn't, its not looking good for him. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 29, 2007, 10:11:10 AM

Last night, i dreamed my nose was bleeding,a nd when i woke up, my nose really was bleeding :o

Gary, i'll send those PM's right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 29, 2007, 11:07:48 AM

We just made it to 7000 posts on the board! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 29, 2007, 11:12:57 AM

Excellent!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2007, 03:38:58 PM

That's pretty good for just about a month or so. I'm glad this forum (thus far) is turning out to be a success. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 29, 2007, 03:52:56 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 29, 2007, 11:07:48 AM

We just made it to 7000 posts on the board! :D

9/10ths of those being Gil's  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 29, 2007, 05:27:47 PM

Yeah unfortunately so.

There's no thus far about it Mike. Once a success, always a success. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 30, 2007, 11:58:32 AM

Good morning all. :) One more day until I get Cable internet! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 30, 2007, 12:53:29 PM

Morning! (or for me, good afternoon [ I just got up  :P ])

Booo Cable Internet!  :-\ Havent you seen those commercials where they show a fast running DSL line then they show you a shared cable line with like that neighbourhood pump that really shows that its shared?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 12:59:29 PM

I think Stephen has been listening to Gil too much. The speed's that Gil supposedly gets are VERY unusual. An average cable internet connection runs at about the same speed as DSL-somewhere between 2-6mbps, depending upon how many other people on your connection are also using the internet.

Also, another interesting (but I bet unknown) fact is that cable TV use also takes away from your speed. So, if there are 15 other families on your connection, and all 15 are watching T.V. and 6 are using the internet...well, you can probably see where I'm going with this.

But anyway, Stephen said he's used cable internet before and was satisfied, so I'm sure he'll be satisfied now too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 30, 2007, 01:01:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 12:59:29 PM

But anyway, Stephen said he's used cable internet before and was satisfied, so I'm sure he'll be satisfied now too.

Lets hope considering the problems hes having now.. I heard that Road Runner has speeds of up to 7mbps.. I saw that on a few billboards in Watertown last week, is Roadrunner DSL or Cable?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 01:09:27 PM

Roadrunner (owned by Time Warner Cable) is a cable internet service. Consequently, DSL service is capable of acheiving the same speeds as those you saw advertised by Roadrunner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 30, 2007, 01:55:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 12:59:29 PM

I think Stephen has been listening to Gil too much. The speed's that Gil supposedly gets are VERY unusual. An average cable internet connection runs at about the same speed as DSL-somewhere between 2-6mbps, depending upon how many other people on your connection are also using the internet.

Also, another interesting (but I bet unknown) fact is that cable TV use also takes away from your speed. So, if there are 15 other families on your connection, and all 15 are watching T.V. and 6 are using the internet...well, you can probably see where I'm going with this.

But anyway, Stephen said he's used cable internet before and was satisfied, so I'm sure he'll be satisfied now too.

Of course, I'm not listening to Gil too much. ;) And yeah, like I said, before with Cable internet I had no problems, and the speed was excellent, so I'm sure that's going to happen this time, too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 02:14:07 PM

I'm interested in seeing how much of a difference in speed there really is. When you get up and running with the cable, let us know just how much faster it really is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 30, 2007, 02:16:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 02:14:07 PM

I'm interested in seeing how much of a difference in speed there really is. When you get up and running with the cable, let us know just how much faster it really is.

I will. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 30, 2007, 02:26:09 PM

Here's the speeds for my DSL:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/162584880.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

What I'll do is once I get Cable, I'll run that test again, and compare. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 02:36:35 PM

Your test results were a little better than mine:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/162589951.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 30, 2007, 02:39:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 30, 2007, 02:36:35 PM

Your test results were a little better than mine:

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/162589951.png[/url])

That's weird, especially since you're closer to the server than I am. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 30, 2007, 02:48:11 PM

Here's mine on Comcast cable:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/162596749.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Download speed is great, but Comcast never seemed to be very good with the upload speeds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 30, 2007, 04:23:13 PM

(This one was my recomended server:)
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/162648906.png)

(This one is the one on the other side of the country)
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/162650888.png)
Yikes! I'm only on 2 mbps right now, I'm calling my ISP tomorrow (Primus) to get a new "Tripple Play" bundle that will up me to 5 mbps.

Oddly enough my fastest test was from here to Atlanta..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 10:52:51 AM

OK, our cable service is now hooked up. :dance: Here's the speed test:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/163019176.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

So essentially I have double the download speed with cable. :D

The lady that came by to install it was very nice, and helpful. We got everything installed in about an hour. We have a Scientific Atlanta cable modem, and we have a Linksys wireless router connected to it, so we've got wireless connectivity too. Overall, everything is running smoothly now. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 10:57:59 AM

Glad everything is up and running Stephen! Hopefully you won't have all the trouble you had with the DSL.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 10:58:53 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 10:57:59 AM

Glad everything is up and running Stephen! Hopefully you won't have all the trouble you had with the DSL.  8)

I'm sure we won't. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:00:59 AM

NOt that you had any kind of extraordinary problem with the DSL.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 11:02:06 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:00:59 AM

NOt that you had any kind of extraordinary problem with the DSL.  :D

LOL. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 11:10:55 AM

I noticed I'm not getting as good of a signal strength with my new wireless card (I'm at "Very Good" but with the old one it was almost always Excellent), but it doesn't make a big difference. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:15:56 AM

Yeah, there's not really much of a difference between Excellent and Very Good. But if it drops below that, then there'll definitley be a difference. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 11:35:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:20:17 AM

You don't use filters with cable modems. :no:

Really? I have my new cable modem hooked up to a coaxial splitter, and it works fine (it also worked fine when we had cable before). :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:37:56 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 31, 2007, 11:35:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 16, 2007, 12:20:17 AM

You don't use filters with cable modems. :no:

Really? I have my new cable modem hooked up to a coaxial splitter, and it works fine (it also worked fine when we had cable before). :unsure:

Splitters and filters are different.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 11:45:44 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:37:56 AM

Splitters and filters are different.  ;)

Oh. I thought you meant splitters because you quoted Gil's post that said:

Quote

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:49:42 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 31, 2007, 11:45:44 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:37:56 AM

Splitters and filters are different.  ;)

Oh. I thought you meant splitters because you quoted Gil's post that said:

Quote

Come to think of that, i had the same probelm with my cable modem. I had a splitter, with one connected to the modem, and
the other connected to the TV Tuner, ad it almost completely killed my internet connection. So yah.

I can't locate the post you quoted (because its old and after looking back about 6 pages I gave up!  :D), but I believe what Gil was saying was that he had filters like you had, that were in essence splitters (had an outlet for phone, and one for DSL).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 11:51:35 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:49:42 AM

I can't locate the post you quoted (because its old and after looking back about 6 pages I gave up!  :D), but I believe what Gil was saying was that he had filters like you had, that were in essence splitters (had an outlet for phone, and one for DSL).

Why would he even think of hooking up a DSL filter to a cable modem? :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:52:45 AM

Good point. Like I said (for some reason unbeknownst to me) you rehashed a seemingly very old post, and I can't locate it, so I really don' know what that conversation was about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 11:57:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:52:45 AM

Good point. Like I said (for some reason unbeknownst to me) you rehashed a seemingly very old post, and I can't locate it, so I really don' know what that conversation was about.

It was here: https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,4.msg3381.html#msg3381 ;)

I've noticed that my internet connection has been having some very minor downtime. What happens is I'll try to go to a site, it'll show up as a page can't be displayed, but if I refresh it comes back up. Compared to what happened with DSL, it's obviously not bad, but still I'd rather it not have any downtime at all. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 31, 2007, 11:58:51 AM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/163056299.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

I feel so modest compared to all the rest of your's speeds :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:27:40 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 31, 2007, 11:57:50 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:52:45 AM

Good point. Like I said (for some reason unbeknownst to me) you rehashed a seemingly very old post, and I can't locate it, so I really don' know what that conversation was about.

It was here: https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,4.msg3381.html#msg3381 ;)

I've noticed that my internet connection has been having some very minor downtime. What happens is I'll try to go to a site, it'll show up as a page can't be displayed, but if I refresh it comes back up. Compared to what happened with DSL, it's obviously not bad, but still I'd rather it not have any downtime at all. :no:

And you shouldn't have any downtime at all. It is not normal.

Wow Dan, that's not very good for a DSL connection. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 12:32:32 PM

My mom has a heart monitor near by, that sends in a reading via telephone wiring from a device in her chest (wireless). Since it's a wireless device, could it be possibly interfering with the router? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 31, 2007, 12:35:03 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 31, 2007, 12:32:32 PM

My mom has a heart monitor near by, that sends in a reading via telephone wiring from a device in her chest (wireless). Since it's a wireless device, could it be possibly interfering with the router? :unsure:

Thats pretty neat and it is possible that it could interfer, it depends on the frequency tho..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:41:08 PM

Yes, it very well could be interfering. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 12:41:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:41:08 PM

Yes, it very well could be interfering. :yes:

OK. I guess we'll move it and see what happens.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:43:10 PM

The cordless phones could still be interfering too. As can TV's, microwaves, cell phones, and any other signal emitting device.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 12:45:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:43:10 PM

The cordless phones could still be interfering too. As can TV's, microwaves, cell phones, and any other signal emitting device.

Well, it's not near any cordless phone, so that's not the problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:45:56 PM

How about the other stuff?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 12:46:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:45:56 PM

How about the other stuff?

It's near a TV, not near a microwave, and near a cell phone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 31, 2007, 01:24:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:27:40 PM

Wow Dan, that's not very good for a DSL connection. :no:

This is the plan (https://swot.sbc.com/swot/dslMassMarketCatalog.do?do=dslProductPage&offerId=78176&serviceType=DYNAMICIP) that I have.  Is it really that bad? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 02:01:26 PM

Well it took me right to the ATT home page, not to a plan, so I really can't say much in regards to the plan. But yes, generally speaking that's a pretty bad connection speed for DSL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 02:01:49 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 31, 2007, 12:46:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 12:45:56 PM

How about the other stuff?

It's near a TV, not near a microwave, and near a cell phone.

The TV and cell phone are suspect.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 02:56:23 PM

Well, it looks like the heart monitor WAS the culprit. My mom unplugged it, and so far the internet has been staying up. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 02:58:59 PM

Yep the smallest of things can cause the biggest of problems.  :D

Of course, don't blame me if your mother has a heart attack or something.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 03:00:39 PM

I did another speed test, after unplugging the heart monitor:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/163155456.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Around 8 mb/s download speed, and 535 kb/s for upload speed. :w00t:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 03:01:15 PM

Much better!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 31, 2007, 03:16:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 02:01:26 PM

Well it took me right to the ATT home page, not to a plan, so I really can't say much in regards to the plan. But yes, generally speaking that's a pretty bad connection speed for DSL.

Oh yea, that link wouldn't have worked.  Bottom line is, I'm paying $20 a month for 1500 kbps.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 03:20:55 PM

Well, your paying a reasonable price. I get roughly double the speed and pay roughly double. So your not paying too much but DSL is capable of giving you better speeds than that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 31, 2007, 04:41:51 PM

Actually, I just noticed, that they have a package that is $25 a month for 3.0 Mbps! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 31, 2007, 04:41:51 PM

Actually, I just noticed, that they have a package that is $25 a month for 3.0 Mbps! :o

That's roughly the speed I got with my old DSL. Not sure how much we payed for it, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 05:11:01 PM

Thats a very good deal! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 05:33:22 PM

You know what's weird? Occasionally, only certain sites seem to go down. I don't know why, though (it's not the servers since it's constant). It's weird. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 31, 2007, 09:10:05 PM

Try to go to Microsoft.com and see if it works, I noticed there are certin sites that wont load on certin services..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2007, 09:10:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 31, 2007, 09:10:05 PM

Try to go to Microsoft.com and see if it works, I noticed there are certin sites that wont load on certin services..

Yeah, that works. But, the issue goes for EVERY site I visit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:26:18 PM

I'm so scared! Fox News said that people who are left handed have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia or other mental illnesses!

And i'm left handed :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:28:41 PM

I can't see how that could possibly be.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:30:02 PM

Well, ever notice how there are conciderably less left-handed people in the world than right handed people?

However, they also say left handed people are smarter than right handed people.

I wonder how that all works out. Who knows :) OMG i could develope Schizophrenia or other mental illness!!! :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2007, 11:32:42 PM

Here's my speed test:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/163391881.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:33:03 PM

Yep, Gil's back. Pointless babble and all. :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:38:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:33:03 PM

Yep, Gil's back. Pointless babble and all. :D :rofl2:

Pointless babble? :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2007, 11:39:53 PM

It's good to have the comedian back. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:40:33 PM

Your goofy Mike.  :D

Yes Gil, pointless. Your 13 years old. What point is there to babbling on about possibly getting Schizoprhrenia? You should be worry free at your young age.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:43:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:40:33 PM

Your goofy Mike.  :D

Yes Gil, pointless. Your 13 years old. What point is there to babbling on about possibly getting Schizoprhrenia? You should be worry free at your young age.

Im the opposite of worry-free. Who's worry free these days?

Thanks Mike. I definitely wont be posting as much though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:45:52 PM

Worry is no good. It'll kill you quicker than any disease.

A comedian? Come on. Are you a little funny from time to time? Absolutley! But a comedian? Here's the plain bold truth of the matter: anyone who thinks your a "comedian" is either pretty immature themselves or doesn't know what funny is. Because more often than not, your not funny, but instead immature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:48:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:45:52 PM

Worry is no good. It'll kill you quicker than any disease.

A comedian? Come on. Are you a little funny from time to time? Absolutley! But a comedian? Here's the plain bold truth of the matter: anyone who thinks your a "comedian" is either pretty immature themselves or doesn't know what funny is. Because more often than not, your not funny, but instead immature.

Possibly.

Im not funny all the time. I definitely could be if i tried. Gary, thats so out-of-spite and you know it. come on.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:51:02 PM

There's no spite in what I said. I meant it in all honesty and seriousness. You have NEVER said anything that would classify you as a comedian in either my eyes or in those of many of the people both here and at TWCC that I chat with regularly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:51:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:51:02 PM

There's no spite in what I said. I meant it in all honesty and seriousness. You have NEVER said anything that would classify you as a comedian in either my eyes or in those of many of the people both here and at TWCC that I chat with regularly.

Well everyone has their own oppinons. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2007, 11:51:54 PM

Gary, I really hate to say this but what you just said somewhat insulted me. :(

I think Gil is a comedian. It doesn't mean I am immature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:52:33 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on July 31, 2007, 11:51:54 PM

Gary, I really hate to say this but what you just said somewhat insulted me. :(

I agree, it was pretty rude :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:57:14 PM

I'm sorry if you feel insulted, but its the truth. The purpose of what I said was not to insult, so I am truly sorry if you are insulted. BUT it is how I feel regardless. Gil is no comedian. His acts of immaturity need to stop, and as long as he has an audience, they won't. So if you want to condone his actions, do so elsewhere.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on July 31, 2007, 11:57:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:57:14 PM

I'm sorry if you feel insulted, but its the truth. The purpose of what I said was not to insult, so I am truly sorry if you are insulted. BUT it is how I feel regardless. Gil is no comedian. His acts of immaturity need to stop, and as long as he has an audience, they won't. So if you want to condone his actions, do so elsewhere.

Once again, thats your oppinion. You can't tell others whats funny and whats not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:58:48 PM

I can't. But I CAN tell them not to condone your behavior here. This is my forum, and as a result people need to conduct themselves by my rules.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:00:33 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2007, 11:58:48 PM

I can't. But I CAN tell them not to condone your behavior here. This is my forum, and as a result people need to conduct themselves by my rules.

Im confused. How did you go from talking about me not being a comedian, to my behavior? am I missing something?  :huh:x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 12:01:48 AM

The behavior I'm referring to is that which Mike finds comedic. I don't find it that way, and as such I refuse to refer to it that way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:02:45 AM

I dont think he was talking about THAT behavior. i think he was talking about the stuff thats actually funny. But feel
free to correct me iif im wrong.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 01, 2007, 12:04:12 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:02:45 AM

I dont think he was talking about THAT behavior. i think he was talking about the stuff thats actually funny. But feel
free to correct me iif im wrong.

Yes, that is correct.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:04:32 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 01, 2007, 12:04:12 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:02:45 AM

I dont think he was talking about THAT behavior. i think he was talking about the stuff thats actually funny. But feel
free to correct me iif im wrong.

Yes, that is correct.

Thanks for clarifying. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 12:06:57 AM

I think your wrong. The fact that he finds you to be a comedian tells me that he finds most of what you do to be funny. That means that its very likely that he finds funny those things that I find to be immature. In turn, he's given you an audience. Which means that in turn you'll continue to behave the way you do because someone is finding it funny. I believe that if people stop finding it funny (just here) that you won't act that way because your not getting the reaction you seek.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:09:09 AM

I suppose thats true. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:15:35 AM

Its only 11:15. It feels like its 2 AM... :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 12:17:42 AM

Its 12:15 over here. Not 2 a.m, but a little closer anyway.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:21:17 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 12:17:42 AM

Its 12:15 over here. Not 2 a.m, but a little closer anyway.  :D

Yah, Time Zones are pretty cool. For me, its like your in the future! ROFL!.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 01, 2007, 12:28:51 AM

It's about half past 9 over here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 12:29:16 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 01, 2007, 12:28:51 AM

It's about half past 9 over here.

And you, my friend, are living in the past :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 01, 2007, 12:31:01 AM

Right now it is... hmm..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 01, 2007, 01:00:29 AM

*shock* Gil finally posted! :blink: :o


:P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 01:12:48 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 01, 2007, 01:00:29 AM

*shock* Gil finally posted! :blink: :o


:P :D

Where've you been? :D Don't get used to it though. I won't be posting as much as before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 01, 2007, 01:37:33 AM

I went to sleep last night, or I guess I should say yesterday moring at 5:30am, I usualy work though out the day in my office with the blinds closed and then open them before I go to bed (City lights make a nice night lite), I opened by blinds and the sun came beaming in.. It was so weird going to bed, and rather difficult with the sun :P However it was a first, lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 09:54:20 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 01:12:48 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 01, 2007, 01:00:29 AM

*shock* Gil finally posted! :blink: :o


:P :D

Where've you been? :D Don't get used to it though. I won't be posting as much as before.

I'm trying my hardest to be disappointed, but its just not happening. :no: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 10:08:02 AM

I dont see how that could've possibly been dissapointing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 10:11:17 AM

You seem to be making it seem that way. You've repeated it several times already, as if its supposed to be some kind of big deal.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 10:12:46 AM

No i didn't. It was quite the opposite as a big deal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 10:14:04 AM

Gil, are you purposely trying to get banned again? Your doing a really good job. Your attitude since last night has really sucked. You've got 5 minutes to change the attitude or your gone again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 10:15:43 AM

Its really amusing how you can start things, and pin them on other people. I love it!

My body aches today :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 10:35:35 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 10:35:11 AM

I am SOO sick today <_< .  I just want to die right now

Sorry to hear that. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 10:37:15 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 10:35:11 AM

I am SOO sick today <_< .  I just want to die right now

Sorry to hear that your under the weather.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 11:04:10 AM

I'm sorry for arguing :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 01:54:14 PM

Coffee does not stunt your growth.

Obeisety is caused by High Fructose Corn Syrup

Barrack Obama 2008.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 01:56:28 PM

Gil, I think you need a thread of your own for all these totally random thoughts.  :D :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 01:56:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 01:56:28 PM

Gil, I think you need a thread of your own for all these totally random thoughts.  :D :P :rofl2:

So was i. Can I, mom, can i?!??!? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 01:57:39 PM

You can, just make sure you stay within the rules.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 01:58:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 01:57:39 PM

You can, just make sure you stay within the rules.  8)

Deal!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 02:01:11 PM

What's the matter? Did you change your mind? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 02:01:40 PM

I did it :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 02:01:56 PM

Wow, how delayed was that. When I posted that, your thread wasn't there. As soon as I posted this, it popped up.  :D :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 02:03:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 02:01:56 PM

Wow, how delayed was that. When I posted that, your thread wasn't there. As soon as I posted this, it popped up.  :D :rolleyes:

I was working on it. I had to type it out my opening statement, then open a new window to copy what i said from the Frotn Porch into my thrad. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 03:57:08 PM

Uhh, Gary, are you sure you should be giving examples of which private parts are not allowed in the Forum Rules?  Reading that kind of startled me :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 01, 2007, 03:57:30 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 03:57:08 PM

Uhh, Gary, are you sure you should be mentioning which private parts are not allowed in the Forum Rules?  Reading that kind of startled me :P

hehehehehe your so funny!!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 01, 2007, 04:02:34 PM

Dan, did you get your satellite service installed today?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 04:11:24 PM

They gave us a show up window of 12-5, and it's 3 now.  Still waiting on them :no:

I made sure to check with AT&T last night to make sure they still had me for an appointment, and they did (luckily)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 01, 2007, 04:32:39 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 04:11:24 PM

They gave us a show up window of 12-5, and it's 3 now.  Still waiting on them :no:

When we ordered Cox Cable internet, they gave us a timeframe of 10-12, but the lady called (yesterday) at around 8 AM or so and asked to come early, and my mom said sure. The lady came to install it at about 8:15. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 04:38:29 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2007, 03:57:08 PM

Uhh, Gary, are you sure you should be giving examples of which private parts are not allowed in the Forum Rules?  Reading that kind of startled me :P

Well, I was afraid that if I didn't people (read Gil) would say that I hadn't outlined WHICH body parts were included.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 04:42:01 PM

I've removed that statement. It WAS a bit shocking, now that I've read it a second time. But like I said, I figured if I spelled it out no one could say anything like "You didn't say WHICH body parts we couldn't talk about!!".  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2007, 09:19:05 PM

Welcome to our newest member, chris9277!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 06:28:39 AM

Looks like i beat all of you today: woke up at 5:16 AM!

Its really neat waking up before the sun comes up.. the feeling of the dawn hours are so cool. the light and the air
feels awesome. its only 70 degreees right now, and its gonna be 95 today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 12:15:56 PM

i love coffee. I can't wait till school starts! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 02, 2007, 12:29:02 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 12:15:56 PM

i love coffee. I can't wait till school starts! :D

Me neither!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2007, 01:05:09 PM

My favorite coffee are the ones from  Dunkin Donuts. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 02, 2007, 01:56:30 PM

Woo, I personally like Lattes and Maxwell House coffe, I make them in my Tassimo machine its really cool it takes like coffee discs..

Wondering what Tassimo is?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tassimo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tassimo)

Also, I just got a email back from Jay Soto.. I sent him an email last night telling him how much I loved his music and that I truly appreciate it, he wrote back at 2:04 this morning  :D

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/jaysoto.jpg)

Im soo pleased, lol  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 02, 2007, 01:58:24 PM

I've got a question for everyone, does any one have a video or anything on youtube of a IS local forecast with narration but no music in the background? Just the IS Narration?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 02, 2007, 02:24:28 PM

I've been looking for something like that for awhile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 02, 2007, 03:21:40 PM

Kyle-check your PM's.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2007, 05:25:56 PM

I've seen some youtube vids when the lf kicked in during commercials and the narration was kept but the audio from the commercials could be heard!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 02, 2007, 10:43:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 02, 2007, 12:29:02 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 12:15:56 PM

i love coffee. I can't wait till school starts! :D

Me neither!  :D

:LOL:

I can.  I cant stand school.  Whats with this egamacation stuff?? :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 02, 2007, 11:39:38 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 02, 2007, 01:05:09 PM

My favorite coffee are the ones from  Dunkin Donuts. :)

I never tried their coffee, but I like their doughnuts. My favorites are the apple filled, chocolate cream, boston cream, and vanila cream.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 02, 2007, 11:49:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 02, 2007, 10:43:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 02, 2007, 12:29:02 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 12:15:56 PM

i love coffee. I can't wait till school starts! :D

Me neither!  :D

:LOL:

I can.  I cant stand school.  Whats with this egamacation stuff?? :crazy:

Trust me, its all worth it in the end. That diploma is like money in your pocket. If you don't get it you'll be like me-poor, unemployed, and cramming your ass off to pass the GED test in a month.  :D :wacko:

LOL Thunder. I like Dunkin Donuts coffee too. Unfortunately, my wallet despises it.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 11:51:00 PM

I can honestly say i've never consumed anything from Dunkin Donuts, and I plan to keep it that way :yes: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 02, 2007, 11:55:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 11:51:00 PM

I can honestly say i've never consumed anything from Dunkin Donuts, and I plan to keep it that way :yes: :D

Why? :unsure:

*puts Dunkin Donuts in a Krispy Kreme box, and sends it to Gil :shifty:*


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 02, 2007, 11:58:53 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 02, 2007, 11:55:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 11:51:00 PM

I can honestly say i've never consumed anything from Dunkin Donuts, and I plan to keep it that way :yes: :D

Why? :unsure:

*puts Dunkin Donuts in a Krispy Kreme box, and sends it to Gil :shifty:*


:P

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 12:29:21 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 02, 2007, 11:55:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 02, 2007, 11:51:00 PM

I can honestly say i've never consumed anything from Dunkin Donuts, and I plan to keep it that way :yes: :D

Why? :unsure:

*puts Dunkin Donuts in a Krispy Kreme box, and sends it to Gil :shifty:*


:P

Ummm...Im not eating that...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 08:40:01 AM

We just got a power surge here a few minutes ago! :o Hadn't had those in a while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2007, 09:17:59 AM

It's very dark and cloudy here. I hope there's a thunderstorm!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:39:49 AM

Its sunny here. I think a cold front moved through last night or somethin

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 03, 2007, 11:06:19 AM

I wish I could use some rain and t-storms. It's baking outside and it's  only 11 AM!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:00:29 PM

Satellite TV is put in :)  I really like it much better than cable.  The local forecasts on TWC are now national, but I don't really give a :censored: on that, there's no narration.  Besides, I can just run the emulator program :)

I still have to work out some wiring that the tech didn't do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 12:30:31 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:00:29 PM

Satellite TV is put in :)  I really like it much better than cable.  The local forecasts on TWC are now national, but I don't really give a :censored: on that, there's no narration.  Besides, I can just run the emulator program :)

I still have to work out some wiring that the tech didn't do.

What satellite service provider do you have?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:31:31 PM

Dish

Kyle, where on earth did you get that icon with Steph and Mike?  Is there a video of that? :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 12:32:30 PM

I was thinking about getting satellite TV to run my JR, but if i do that, then i can also have Sat TV :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 12:35:27 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:31:31 PM

Dish

Kyle, where on earth did you get that icon with Steph and Mike?  Is there a video of that? :lol: :lol:

Sweet, do you by any chance know what satellite(s) your on with dish?

About my Avatar, I have the video on my comp somewhere, ill throw it on to my server later..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 12:37:52 PM

Hmm, I knew someone threw it on to the broadband account:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Deq3YP89LDU

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:52:31 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 12:35:27 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:31:31 PM

Dish

Kyle, where on earth did you get that icon with Steph and Mike?  Is there a video of that? :lol: :lol:

Sweet, do you by any chance know what satellite(s) your on with dish?

What do you mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 12:53:13 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:52:31 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 12:35:27 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 12:31:31 PM

Dish

Kyle, where on earth did you get that icon with Steph and Mike?  Is there a video of that? :lol: :lol:

Sweet, do you by any chance know what satellite(s) your on with dish?

What do you mean?

I think he means like a model number/brand...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 01:02:56 PM

No, I mean do you know what satellite your on.. Echostar 110, Echostar 119, Echostar 129
(You can find out by pressing Menu, 6, 1, 1 on your remote)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 03, 2007, 01:07:28 PM

EchoStar 119 West.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 06:06:38 PM

Welcome to our newest member, wxDave! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 06:55:14 PM

Welcome aboard wxDave! glad to have you with us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 08:56:31 PM

We have another new member, Jared. Welcome aboard Jared! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:06:45 PM

Welcome.

I'm being good!!! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 09:08:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:06:45 PM

I'm being good!!! :yes:

I don't think you need to point out the obvious. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:09:33 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 09:08:17 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:06:45 PM

I'm being good!!! :yes:

I don't think you need to point out the obvious. ;)

I know, but i would just like to remind everyone that I have not broken a single rule today. Thats a record :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 09:11:02 PM

Lets just give him this one credit, he has been good today. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 09:23:55 PM

Hello Jared. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:31:38 PM

We have yet another new member...I think...unless Jared happens to be BigJohn...

Anywho, either way welcome aboard Jared and BigJohn!!  8)

Gil, you needn't remind us. We can see it quite clearly. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:31:38 PM

We have yet another new member...I think...unless Jared happens to be BigJohn...

No, Jared is "Jared". ;)

Welcome BigJohn! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:32:45 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:31:38 PM

We have yet another new member...I think...unless Jared happens to be BigJohn...

No, Jared is "Jared". ;)

Welcome BigJohn! B)

That's what I figured.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 09:37:39 PM

Welcome BigJohn. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:45:32 PM

We certainly have had quite a few new members today, haven't we? I wish every day was like today!  :D

I hope some of these new members have something they can contribute to the site. As it currently stands, I have 2 things to put on the site on Monday. That's not good. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:47:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:45:32 PM

We certainly have had quite a few new members today, haven't we? I wish every day was like today!  :D

I hope some of these new members have something they can contribute to the site. As it currently stands, I have 2 things to put on the site on Monday. That's not good. :no:

I'm sorry! I promise i'll be good!!! :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:49:15 PM

Why did you quote a post and say something that had nothing to do with the post you quoted?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:49:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:49:15 PM

Why did you quote a post and say something that had nothing to do with the post you quoted?  :huh:

I'm sorry I didnt think! :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:50:49 PM

If I see the phrase I'm sorry one more time I'm gonna rip my hair out. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 09:51:29 PM

Yes sir! I just read 4 chapters in a book! I hate books! >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:52:11 PM

Anyway, as I said a moment ago:

We certainly have had quite a few new members today, haven't we? I wish every day was like today!  :D

I hope some of these new members have something they can contribute to the site. As it currently stands, I have 2 things to put on the site on Monday. That's not good. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 09:55:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:52:11 PM

I hope some of these new members have something they can contribute to the site. As it currently stands, I have 2 things to put on the site on Monday. That's not good. :no:

I'll try to get some things soon. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:56:26 PM

Great! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2007, 09:57:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:45:32 PM

I hope some of these new members have something they can contribute to the site. As it currently stands, I have 2 things to put on the site on Monday. That's not good. :no:

If only I had all my videos with me.  >_< The only videos I have with me are "normal, everyday forecasts". I have a couple forecasts from the primetime list, a satellite clip from April, and a forecast with "Just We Two" by Kim Hansen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

I mean, its not that I personally have any problems with the ordinary, but people will get board if all I keep putting on the site is plain, ordinary, boring stuff. That's not to say that I can't throw some in with an update, just that an update can't consist solely of that kind of stuff.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 10:00:07 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

people will get board

They will? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Stephen, I knew you'd say that! :P

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003. Biggest mistake of my life :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2007, 10:01:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

I mean, its not that I personally have any problems with the ordinary, but people will get board if all I keep putting on the site is plain, ordinary, boring stuff. That's not to say that I can't throw some in with an update, just that an update can't consist solely of that kind of stuff.  8)

That's exactly my point. If you can wait 3 weeks or so, I'd gladly contribute more "interesting" stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 10:02:51 PM

lol, it doesnt look like people are getting to bored..

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/frontporch.jpg)
wow!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003.

Same here. If I did, you'd have alot of 4000 videos to put up on the site, Gary.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003.

Same here. If I did, you'd have alot of 4000 videos to put up on the site, Gary.

Your lucky to have a 4000

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 10:09:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003.

Same here. If I did, you'd have alot of 4000 videos to put up on the site, Gary.

Your lucky to have a 4000

Dont go there Gil :P :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:09:53 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 03, 2007, 10:09:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003.

Same here. If I did, you'd have alot of 4000 videos to put up on the site, Gary.

Your lucky to have a 4000

Dont go there Gil :P :)

I know :) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:22:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003.

Same here. If I did, you'd have alot of 4000 videos to put up on the site, Gary.

Your lucky to have a 4000

Had a 4000 until March 2004.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:23:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:22:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

Man I wish i had recorded more in 2002 and 2003.

Same here. If I did, you'd have alot of 4000 videos to put up on the site, Gary.

Your lucky to have a 4000

Had a 4000 until March 2004.

Thats what i said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:27:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:23:42 PM

Thats what i said.

You said "have". ;)

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Your lucky to have a 4000

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2007, 10:27:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:23:42 PM

Thats what i said.

You said "have". ;)

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:06:55 PM

Your lucky to have a 4000

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:43:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2007, 10:01:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

I mean, its not that I personally have any problems with the ordinary, but people will get board if all I keep putting on the site is plain, ordinary, boring stuff. That's not to say that I can't throw some in with an update, just that an update can't consist solely of that kind of stuff.  8)

That's exactly my point. If you can wait 3 weeks or so, I'd gladly contribute more "interesting" stuff.

I can definitley wait 3 weeks. Not a big deal.  8)

Kyle, I was talking about the site, not the forum. :D

Gil, watch it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Why do you always get mad when someone corrects you? It's not a big deal, and besides, we all make mistakes. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Why do you always get mad when someone corrects you? It's not a big deal, and besides, we all make mistakes. :yes:

As you may no, i don't like being corrected. I don't know why, but i don't like it when people have to be so perfect.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:46:23 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Why do you always get mad when someone corrects you? It's not a big deal, and besides, we all make mistakes. :yes:

Its very annoying that he has to be that way. I personally dislike people who can't take being corrected, or being told that their wrong.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:46:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Why do you always get mad when someone corrects you? It's not a big deal, and besides, we all make mistakes. :yes:

As you may no, i don't like being corrected. I don't know why, but i don't like it when people have to be so perfect.

Your the only one that seems to have a need to be perfect...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:47:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:46:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Why do you always get mad when someone corrects you? It's not a big deal, and besides, we all make mistakes. :yes:

As you may no, i don't like being corrected. I don't know why, but i don't like it when people have to be so perfect.

Your the only one that seems to have a need to be perfect...

Thats not true. Im far from perfect. Gary, Why do you say such hypocritical things? (I cant stand to be corrected)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:51:55 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:47:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:46:44 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:46:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:29:48 PM

That is what I meant. Please stop making me angry. I havent broke a single rule today, and i dont want to :)

Why do you always get mad when someone corrects you? It's not a big deal, and besides, we all make mistakes. :yes:

As you may no, i don't like being corrected. I don't know why, but i don't like it when people have to be so perfect.

Your the only one that seems to have a need to be perfect...

Thats not true. Im far from perfect. Gary, Why do you say such hypocritical things? (I cant stand to be corrected)

What do you mean? I didn't say anything that was hypocritical. You can't stand to be corrected, and its because you think your perfect. There are times when you act as if you've never committed a fault.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:52:51 PM

Nevermind. I really don't want to break my good streak :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 10:53:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:52:51 PM

Nevermind. I really don't want to break my good streak :)

Good to hear! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:54:58 PM

Darn, you foiled my plan. Stephen, we need to come up with a new plan to get Gil.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:55:38 PM

No! I am being good from now on!!! If you make me mad, then i'll sue you!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 10:56:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:54:58 PM

Darn, you foiled my plan. Stephen, we need to come up with a new plan to get Gil.  :D

I know! Let's correct EVERY SINGLE mistake he makes, no matter how minor or major it is. That'll sure to p :censored: s him off. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:56:55 PM

Riiiggghhtt.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:57:21 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:56:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:54:58 PM

Darn, you foiled my plan. Stephen, we need to come up with a new plan to get Gil.  :D

I know! Let's correct EVERY SINGLE mistake he makes, no matter how minor or major it is. That'll sure to p :censored: s him off. :D :P

Great idea!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:57:47 PM

You're damn right its gonna piss me off! But im going to bottle up my stress until i get sever ulcers! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 03, 2007, 10:58:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:57:47 PM

You're damn right its gonna piss me off! But im going to bottle up my stress until i get sever ulcers! :)

*It's
*Going to
*I'm
*I
*Severe

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:59:37 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:58:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:57:47 PM

You're damn right its gonna piss me off! But im going to bottle up my stress until i get sever ulcers! :)

*It's
*Going to
*I'm
*I
*Severe

:rofl2:

*cringes of stress*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:59:56 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 03, 2007, 10:58:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 10:57:47 PM

You're damn right its gonna piss me off! But im going to bottle up my stress until i get sever ulcers! :)

*It's
*Going to
*I'm
*I
*Severe

:rofl2:

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Gil watch the curses please.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:01:31 PM

Yes sir...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:01:56 PM

Thanks.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:03:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:01:56 PM

Thanks.  8)

Your so nice. :) and im so good :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:04:08 PM

I know I'm nice. That must be why you like me being the admin so much.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:04:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:04:08 PM

I know I'm nice. That must be why you like me being the admin so much.  :D

Gary, I LOVE you as an admin :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:05:14 PM

So I saw yesterday.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:06:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:05:14 PM

So I saw yesterday.  :D

You know Gary, sometimes people say things they don't mean, out of impulsiveness. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:06:39 PM

Yeah, and god knows your Mr. Impulsive.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:07:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:06:39 PM

Yeah, and god knows your Mr. Impulsive.  :D

Oh god yes! :lol: I'm the king of Impulses :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:08:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:07:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:06:39 PM

Yeah, and god knows your Mr. Impulsive.  :D

Oh god yes! :lol: I'm the king of Impulses :P

Instead of Mr. Hypulsive, you should've called yourself Mr. IMpulsive over at TWCC.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:09:29 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:08:08 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:07:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:06:39 PM

Yeah, and god knows your Mr. Impulsive.  :D

Oh god yes! :lol: I'm the king of Impulses :P

Instead of Mr. Hypulsive, you should've called yourself Mr. IMpulsive over at TWCC.  :D

See, I called myself Mr. Hypulsive because I am Hyper and Impulsive. Hyper + Impulsive = Hypulsive! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:10:03 PM

Ah, now it all makes sense.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:11:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:10:03 PM

Ah, now it all makes sense.  :D

See, its pretty logical when you think about it.

I might become Mr. Hypulsivangerdepressedanxious :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:15:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:11:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:10:03 PM

Ah, now it all makes sense.  :D

See, its pretty logical when you think about it.

I might become Mr. Hypulsivangerdepressedanxious :D

Too long!!!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:15:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:15:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:11:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:10:03 PM

Ah, now it all makes sense.  :D

See, its pretty logical when you think about it.

I might become Mr. Hypulsivangerdepressedanxious :D

Too long!!!  :D

How about....Gil? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:16:00 PM

Much better.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:16:27 PM

I think that name is suitable for any message boards.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:17:40 PM

Yes I agree.

BTW, I had to edit that post. Took out the excess boards. Please don't spazz out on me now. You've been doing well.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:18:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:17:40 PM

Yes I agree.

BTW, I had to edit that post. Took out the excess boards. Please don't spazz out on me now. You've been doing well.  8)

Sorry, due to low memory in my brain, my internal CPU locks up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:19:23 PM

I guess you better press the restart button.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 03, 2007, 11:20:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:19:23 PM

I guess you better press the restart button.  :D

Reboots brain... AmigaOS appears.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 11:27:53 PM

I like AmigaOS.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 04, 2007, 12:17:32 AM

Why doesn't Windows Media Player have a working :censored: plugin for Firefox :angry:

Does anyone know how to get this to work? <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 12:23:54 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 04, 2007, 12:17:32 AM

EDIT:  I can't upload the picture because of this error

Quote

An Error Has Occurred!
The upload folder is full. Please try a smaller file and/or contact an administrator.

It's fricken 83 KB in size, is that too much to ask?

I love constant errors <_<

I'll fix it. B)

EDIT: I think I fixed the problem, try now. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 04, 2007, 12:35:34 AM

Pic problem fixed

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 04, 2007, 12:41:42 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 04, 2007, 12:17:32 AM

Why doesn't Windows Media Player have a working :censored: plugin for Firefox :angry:

Does anyone know how to get this to work? <_<

Placing these three DLLs (inside the ZIP file) in your Firefox "plugins" directory should do the trick. http://billy.mozfaq.org/misc/wmp7_plugins.zip

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 04, 2007, 12:49:41 AM

Dangit, stupid me, I should've searched.  Mozilla's offering the plugin right in front of my nose at their add-ons site.

Thanks for the help anyway, though, William. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 04, 2007, 09:53:41 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:43:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2007, 10:01:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

I mean, its not that I personally have any problems with the ordinary, but people will get board if all I keep putting on the site is plain, ordinary, boring stuff. That's not to say that I can't throw some in with an update, just that an update can't consist solely of that kind of stuff.  8)

That's exactly my point. If you can wait 3 weeks or so, I'd gladly contribute more "interesting" stuff.

I can definitley wait 3 weeks. Not a big deal.  8)

Kyle, I was talking about the site, not the forum. :D

Gil, watch it. <_<

I can contribute 3 videos from the Colorado Springs Intellistar (1 of each flavor at different times in the day). I won't have it until late today or tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 10:13:51 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 04, 2007, 09:53:41 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 10:43:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2007, 10:01:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2007, 09:59:00 PM

I mean, its not that I personally have any problems with the ordinary, but people will get board if all I keep putting on the site is plain, ordinary, boring stuff. That's not to say that I can't throw some in with an update, just that an update can't consist solely of that kind of stuff.  8)

That's exactly my point. If you can wait 3 weeks or so, I'd gladly contribute more "interesting" stuff.

I can definitley wait 3 weeks. Not a big deal.  8)

Kyle, I was talking about the site, not the forum. :D

Gil, watch it. <_<

I can contribute 3 videos from the Colorado Springs Intellistar (1 of each flavor at different times in the day). I won't have it until late today or tomorrow.

Not a problem! I can wait!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:07:30 AM

I feel like poop today :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 01:14:55 PM

You look a little poopy.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 01:37:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 01:14:55 PM

You look a little poopy.  :D :rofl2:

How so?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 03:32:44 PM

I don't know. You just do.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 04, 2007, 07:57:30 PM

The contribution uploader doesn't work for me. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 08:06:00 PM

Give it a try now.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 10:49:29 PM

Hi. I'm home :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 10:51:53 PM

Ok, thats good to know.  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 10:52:52 PM

I was at my aunt's house for a graduation party for my cousin's fiance. She just finished Nursing School :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 10:55:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 10:52:52 PM

I was at my aunt's house for a graduation party for my cousin's fiance. She just finished Nursing School :yes:

Well, I don't have an emoticon that claps (yet!  :P), so I'll just have to use the next best thing:  :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 10:59:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 10:55:27 PM

Well, I don't have an emoticon that claps (yet!  :P),

Now you do. :whistle: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:04:45 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 04, 2007, 10:59:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 10:55:27 PM

Well, I don't have an emoticon that claps (yet!  :P),

Now you do. :whistle: :D

And that's precisely why I said yet!  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:05:08 PM

Im confsued.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:05:42 PM

Thanks for telling us.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:07:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:05:42 PM

Thanks for telling us.  8)

Now im mor confuseder than ever. My mom's cell phone has internet :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:08:39 PM

Again, thanks for keeping us informed of your state of confusion.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:10:05 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:08:39 PM

Again, thanks for keeping us informed of your state of confusion.  8)

But..IM CONFUSED!! My cat is acting funny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:11:34 PM

Well thanks for keeping us informed of that!  8)

BTW, its actually pretty simple. He added a clapping emoticon. That's really all there is to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:12:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:11:34 PM

Well thanks for keeping us informed of that!  8)

BTW, its actually pretty simple. He added a clapping emoticon. That's really all there is to it.

Ok im not cnfused!!!!

Im watching MAD TV!!!!!! Im being good :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:12:55 PM

You are being good (albeit slightly annoying, and unfortunately annoying isn't against the rules  :D ).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:14:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:12:55 PM

You are being good (albeit slightly annoying, and unfortunately annoying isn't against the rules  :D ).

I think I'm always annoying. it wasn't my choice thoguh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:16:11 PM

Yeah unfortunately we have to take what life gives us.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:17:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:16:11 PM

Yeah unfortunately we have to take what life gives us.  :D

If you would just tell me what im doin wrong, i could probably fix it..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:18:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:16:11 PM

Yeah unfortunately we have to take what life gives us.  :D

I wish life would give us longer summer breaks. I mean, I have only 16 days left until I go back to school! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:18:49 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 04, 2007, 11:18:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:16:11 PM

Yeah unfortunately we have to take what life gives us.  :D

I wish life would give us longer summer breaks. I mean, I have only 16 days left until I go back to school! :wacko:

Summer ALWAYS goes by fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:19:12 PM

Yeah I remember those days. Glad they are long gone!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:20:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:18:49 PM

Summer ALWAYS goes by fast.

I know. :( On August 16th, I've got to go to a returning student orientation, because our school has moved to a new building. Can't wait to see what the new building will be like. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:22:29 PM

I got my school info today. (classrooms, teachers, locker#, etc.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:24:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:22:29 PM

I got my school info today. (classrooms, teachers, locker#, etc.)

That's odd. I usually get them on the first day of school (though maybe, I'll get them when I go to my orientation, but probably not). When does your school start back?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:25:27 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 04, 2007, 11:24:41 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:22:29 PM

I got my school info today. (classrooms, teachers, locker#, etc.)

That's odd. I usually get them on the first day of school (though maybe, I'll get them when I go to my orientation, but probably not). When does your school start back?

21.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:26:35 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 04, 2007, 11:25:27 PM

21.

Darn, you start a day after me. <_< :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:32:29 PM

ROFL. Better you all than me.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:33:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:32:29 PM

ROFL. Better you all than me.  :D :rofl2:

HEY! >:( >:( >:( :whateva:



:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:36:58 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 04, 2007, 11:33:12 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:32:29 PM

ROFL. Better you all than me.  :D :rofl2:

HEY! >:( >:( >:( :whateva:



:P

That's right. While you all are in school, I'll be right here having fun.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:39:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:36:58 PM

That's right. While you all are in school, I'll be right here having fun.  :D :rofl2:

Stop rubbing it in. :rolleyes:








 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:42:26 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 04, 2007, 11:39:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:36:58 PM

That's right. While you all are in school, I'll be right here having fun.  :D :rofl2:

Stop rubbing it in. :rolleyes:







 :P

:dance: :dance: :dance:

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2007, 11:49:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:42:26 PM

:dance: :dance: :dance:

:rofl2: :rofl2:

*constantly chucks large objects at Gary*



:D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:51:45 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 04, 2007, 11:49:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2007, 11:42:26 PM

:dance: :dance: :dance:

:rofl2: :rofl2:

*constantly chucks large objects at Gary*



:D :P

 :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 12:00:34 AM

Dan, you know how I feel about it when you try and take a conversation in that direction.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 12:26:38 AM

I'd rather be in school than sitting around doing nothing all day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 12:31:14 AM

Oh trust me, I don't sit around and do nothing. Far from it.  I actually spend my day earning money for the work that I do.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 12:44:12 AM

I thought you didn't have a job. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 12:51:31 AM

I don't currently have a full time, regular job (though I hope to in September when I get my diploma). But that doesn't mean I dawdle around all day. Maybe I hadn't mentioned it before (though I swear I did) but I run a computer business out of my basement. I sell, build, repair, and upgrade computers. Its not great money, but it keeps me afloat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 12:52:05 AM

Gary what's your area of profession?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 12:56:26 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 12:52:05 AM

Gary what's your area profession?

Well, seeing as my only full time jobs so far have been in the warehousing/ shipping and receiving industry, I guess that is my current profession. IOW, I don't really have a profession at this point, because I've never before had the proper qualifications to get into any particular profession. Though I hope to change that when I get my diploma, since I have quite a bit of knowledge of computers. I'd love to be able to put my knowledge to work professionally.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 12:57:53 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 12:56:26 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 12:52:05 AM

Gary what's your area profession?

Well, seeing as my only full time jobs so far have been in the warehousing/ shipping and receiving industry, I guess that is my current profession. IOW, I don't really have a profession at this point, because I've never before had the proper qualifications to get into any particular profession. Though I hope to change that when I get my diploma, since I have quite a bit of knowledge of computers. I'd love to be able to put my knowledge to work professionally.

Similar to trades people, its a good business to get in to..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 01:00:18 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 12:57:53 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 12:56:26 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 12:52:05 AM

Gary what's your area profession?

Well, seeing as my only full time jobs so far have been in the warehousing/ shipping and receiving industry, I guess that is my current profession. IOW, I don't really have a profession at this point, because I've never before had the proper qualifications to get into any particular profession. Though I hope to change that when I get my diploma, since I have quite a bit of knowledge of computers. I'd love to be able to put my knowledge to work professionally.

Similar to trades people, its a good business to get in to..

Yeah. So at this point its either going to be that, or perhaps I'll take up meteorology (though I hear that it's very mathmetics intense, and I've always struggled with math).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 01:02:00 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 01:00:18 AM

Yeah. So at this point its either going to be that, or perhaps I'll take up meteorology (though I hear that it's very mathmetics intense, and I've always struggled with math).

You know, it's the only job where you get paid wrather your right or wrong.. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 01:02:58 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 01:02:00 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 01:00:18 AM

Yeah. So at this point its either going to be that, or perhaps I'll take up meteorology (though I hear that it's very mathmetics intense, and I've always struggled with math).

You know, it's the only job where you get paid wrather your right or wrong.. :)

LOL, yeah, you can't beat that! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 05, 2007, 08:34:55 AM

I'm the only one logged into the forum. :unsure: Where is everybody??? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2007, 01:32:02 PM

That has happened many times. I feel lonely and actually to confess, scared, when I'm the only one to be in the forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2007, 01:34:00 PM

Yeah. So at this point its either going to be that, or perhaps I'll take up meteorology (though I hear that it's very mathmetics intense, and I've always struggled with math).
[/quote]
I'm never good at math. I hope I don't fail algebra, though. Takes away my high school credits. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 01:41:05 PM

Math is my worst subject. I sure wish I hadn't screwed up in the early elementary school years, cause it really came back to
bite me in the ass :(

I advise you all to stay in school :yes: I think Illinois has a new thing where if you drop out of school, you can't get a driver's license.
I think they are doing that so kids will not want to drop ot of school, cause lets face it, everyone wants a drivers license.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:11:03 PM

See that kind of law makes no sense. In this state there are other ways of getting your diploma if you choose to drop out, so passing such a law here would make no sense.

Thunder, failing a class doesn't cause you to LOOSE credits, You just don't earn one for algebra until you pass it.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 03:13:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:11:03 PM

See that kind of law makes no sense. In this state there are other ways of getting your diploma if you choose to drop out, so passing such a law here would make no sense.

You don't get it. Of course there are other ways of getting a diploma. They are passing that law to make kids stay in school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:17:24 PM

But thats stupid. Maybe if they just stopped offering alternative means of getting a diploma?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 03:18:10 PM

No. Bascially, you drop out of svhool can't get a drivers license. its perfectly fair. its all about choices.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:18:41 PM

There's no choice in that. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 03:19:25 PM

Yep, you choice to drop out, its your problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:22:49 PM

I disagree totally with that law. Some people have damn good reasons for dropping out. My mother, for example, who had always been an honors student, dropped out because they were going to fail her because she had just moved and her old school lost her records. Not very fair to her, and she was completley justified in dropping out. I'm another good example of someone who dropped out for a good reason. I had failed a couple of classes and being on the schedule that I was on I would not have been able to get credit for those classes in time to pass with my class. I was not about to graduate unless it was with my own class.

So Gil, you are 13 years old, and you are clueless when it comes to life. Take your snide remarks somewhere else.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 03:23:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:22:49 PM

I disagree totally with that law. Some people have damn good reasons for dropping out. My mother, for example, who had always been an honors student, dropped out because they were going to fail her because she had just moved and her old school lost her records. Not very fair to her, and she was completley justified in dropping out. I'm another good example of someone who dropped out for a good reason. I had failed a couple of classes and being on the schedule that I was on I would not have been able to get credit for those classes in time to pass with my class. I was not about to graduate unless it was with my own class.

So Gil, you are 13 years old, and you are clueless when it comes to life. Take your snide remarks somewhere else.

Wow gary...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:26:21 PM

Yeah wow.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 03:27:59 PM

It got really hot today! right now its 93 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 75!!! severe storms expected later!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:28:44 PM

Wow, what a crock.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2007, 03:28:59 PM

i like severe storms. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 03:29:39 PM

Nice way to steer clear of the  :censored: pile you got yourself into Gil.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 05, 2007, 03:31:01 PM

We havent gotten anything here in the past week, not a single drop of rain.. Nice and warm though.. It was a tad cold last night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2007, 03:31:47 PM

Oh graet. It's getting dark again. I wonder if what i said about the storms will be true. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 05, 2007, 03:59:01 PM

It's suppose to storm here..but so far.. I don't know if it will happen.

Oh well.

We had a splurge of rain in July..so its all good B)  [for noww]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 04:30:39 PM

Well, they predicted severe weather, but i dont know if its going to happen. The atmosphere is definitely capable of creating
such storms. I did see a popup of dark clouds on my way home from the store.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 07:45:51 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 03:19:25 PM

Yep, you choice to drop out, its your problem.

How about this.  It's not their BUSINESS whether someone drops out of school or not.  How dare they? :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 07:54:03 PM

We never get severe weather here!!! >:(

Dan, they just want kids to stay in school...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 08:13:50 PM

And?  I want a million bucks.  I could easily just steal that money, but the end doesn't justify the means.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 08:19:20 PM

We all know its best to stay in school :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2007, 08:20:28 PM

Definitely!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 08:23:39 PM

It is best, no doubt. But as I said earlier, sometimes circumstances dictate otherwise.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 05, 2007, 08:24:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 08:23:39 PM

It is best, no doubt. But as I said earlier, sometimes circumstances dictate otherwise.

I'll agree with that B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 08:26:05 PM

And of course you know I agree with it. I experienced some of those circumstances that forces a person to have to make that terribly difficult, disheartening decision.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 11:19:41 PM

You, the person, should be able to choose if you want to stay in school or not, not the government.  Obviously, not staying in school can have terrible consequences.  Not letting you drive puts you in the hole even more.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 11:21:15 PM

Does anyone notice a twang in J. Jones' voice at all? :lol:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8hR73A3_APg

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 05, 2007, 11:43:02 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 11:21:15 PM

Does anyone notice a twang in J. Jones' voice at all? :lol:

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=8hR73A3_APg[/url]

Looks like YouTube is down. I'm getting this error:

Quote

Http/1.1 Service Unavailable

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2007, 11:54:36 PM

I agree Dan. While dropping out can have terrible consequences, it doesn't have to. You and you alone are in control of your life. A dropout can make himself just as successful as a graduate (which is something I'm just now beginning to find out). Go back, get your GED, and all the doors that are open to a graduate are now open to the non-graduate. However, taking away a persons car is a disaster in the making. Transportation is absolutley vital to finding any job, or furthering your education in any way. Instead of punishing those who drop out, the government should be finding ways to prevent that from happening in the first place. IMO, school systems are totally bureaucratic. Principals are made to feel powerless by the school board and superintendent. If principals had more power, they could do more to correct some of the issues that cause perfectly good people to drop out. And of course our legal system does nothing to help. All it does is leave principals feeling like they'll be sued no matter what they do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 06, 2007, 12:02:15 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 05, 2007, 11:43:02 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2007, 11:21:15 PM

Does anyone notice a twang in J. Jones' voice at all? :lol:

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=8hR73A3_APg[/url]

Looks like YouTube is down. I'm getting this error:

Quote

Http/1.1 Service Unavailable

I'm getting that error, too.  Then again, TWCFan2007 is code for "I have never ending internet problems no matter what I do" :P

Well it's nice to know that you're working your way to the top, Gary 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 06, 2007, 12:07:03 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 06, 2007, 12:02:15 AM

I'm not getting that error.  Then again, TWCFan2007 is code for "I have never ending internet problems no matter what I do" :P

LOL. :rofl2: But that's not a problem on my end, it's with YouTube's server. ;) It finally came up, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 12:40:25 AM

We have had thunderstorms nearly every day here in Colorado Springs! Today, we were under a flash flood warning, but I didn't get to tape it since my brother wouldn't stop crying. He got freaked out when thunder shook the house. I sorta fell bad for him. :(

Other than that, the storm was great!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 06, 2007, 12:51:16 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 12:40:25 AM

We have had thunderstorms nearly every day here in Colorado Springs! Today, we were under a flash flood warning, but I didn't get to tape it since my brother wouldn't stop crying. He got freaked out when thunder shook the house. I sorta fell bad for him. :(

Other than that, the storm was great!

You brought a VCR on vacation? :D How old is your brother?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 01:12:25 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 06, 2007, 12:51:16 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 12:40:25 AM

We have had thunderstorms nearly every day here in Colorado Springs! Today, we were under a flash flood warning, but I didn't get to tape it since my brother wouldn't stop crying. He got freaked out when thunder shook the house. I sorta fell bad for him. :(

Other than that, the storm was great!

You brought a VCR on vacation? :D How old is your brother?

Nah, I use my video camera. My brother is 11, but he is not used to thunderstorms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:25:39 AM

Heck, I nearly cried in a recent thunderstorm when a huge blast of thunder came out of no where :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 08:08:02 AM

Welcome to our newest member, ErnestoAlert! We're glad you've decided to join us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 06, 2007, 08:25:10 AM

Welcome  ErnestoAlert. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 09:04:23 AM

Oh no!! It's happening again! I'm all alone! :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 09:19:06 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 09:04:23 AM

Oh no!! It's happening again! I'm all alone! :cry2:

Lmao! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 10:02:16 AM

It's OK Derek! I don't like it when I'm alone either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 10:16:51 AM

I'm like it when i'm alone at home, but not on the forums :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 10:52:54 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Jordan!! :) :clap: :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 10:57:43 AM

Welcome aboard Jordan! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 10:58:30 AM

Welcome aboard, Jordan!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:07:06 PM

breakfast: water
lunch: sandwich
dinner: dunno lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 01:08:27 PM

I thing you're in the wrong thread dude. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:09:08 PM

lol yeah i am :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 01:10:12 PM

I hate it that summer is almost comming to an end!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:10:59 PM

i dont mind going back to school. gives me somethin to do. lol. besides, i get all the good teachers this year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:11:18 PM

Gets you out of my hair.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:11:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:11:18 PM

Gets you out of my hair.  :D :rofl2:

yep and you get out of mine :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:16:45 PM

my brother is being bad today lol hes in a horrible mood :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 01:17:20 PM

I hate going to school. >:( But at least it gives me something to do. Especially since I'm in a catholic high school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:18:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:11:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:11:18 PM

Gets you out of my hair.  :D :rofl2:

yep and you get out of mine :lol:

As if I'm actually ever in yours.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:19:01 PM

well you make me frustrated sometimes but im not about to start any arguments or fights or anythin of that nature lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:19:45 PM

Wow, how inappropriate is that? I make him frustrated. Pffft.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:21:44 PM

gary none of us want an argument here so why even try to start one

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:24:15 PM

You know what, your right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 06, 2007, 01:25:01 PM

yeah im already in a bad mood as it is and i really dont want to get in trouble or even say anything
i'll seriously regret later im being good :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:26:21 PM

Good bye Gil.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 06, 2007, 01:27:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:26:21 PM

Good bye Gil.  8)

 :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 01:31:18 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 06, 2007, 01:27:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:26:21 PM

Good bye Gil.  8)

 :wave:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 01:41:46 PM

I'm turnig off the computer now. bye bye!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 01:42:10 PM

Bye bye! Come back soon!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 01:44:04 PM

Oh, I will. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 05:54:00 PM

...And I'm back!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 06:10:03 PM

Hi! Nice to see you again!  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 06:45:02 PM

I just changed my display name from Thunder to Crash of Thunder, Flash of Lightning. I though Thunder was just too boring.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 06, 2007, 06:47:05 PM

Quote from: Crash of Thunder, Flash of Lightning on August 06, 2007, 06:45:02 PM

I just changed my display name from Thunder to Crash of Thunder, Flash of Lightning. I though Thunder was just too boring.

Cool (although it's a bit long). Just remember, that you login with your old name "Thunder", even though you changed your name, you still log in with your original display name. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 06:50:16 PM

Victor, could you shorten that up a little? Its a bit TOO long.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 06:51:19 PM

I will do that Gary. It's a bit too long.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 06:51:57 PM

Yeah, 30 characters is a little too much.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 06:52:56 PM

Now it's LF Music!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 06, 2007, 06:56:23 PM

Quote from: LF Music!! on August 06, 2007, 06:52:56 PM

Now it's LF Music!!

Well, now your new one is confusing. I thought you were Derek (LFMusicFan) for a sec. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 06, 2007, 07:02:58 PM

I dont' understand why people use long names :crazy:  oh well..whatever pleases them, I suppose

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 07:07:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 06, 2007, 06:56:23 PM

Quote from: LF Music!! on August 06, 2007, 06:52:56 PM

Now it's LF Music!!

Well, now your new one is confusing. I thought you were Derek (LFMusicFan) for a sec. :P

That's what I thought too!  :D

Oh well. As Kyle said, whatever floats his boat.  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 07:42:45 PM

We are under a severe thunderstorm warning!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 06, 2007, 08:14:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 07:42:45 PM

We are under a severe thunderstorm warning!

That's a bit unusual for the California coast. Can you record footage of your IntelliStar?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 08:26:42 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 06, 2007, 08:14:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2007, 07:42:45 PM

We are under a severe thunderstorm warning!

That's a bit unusual for the California coast. Can you record footage of your IntelliStar?

Actually, I'm in Colorado Springs right now.  :P

I did take a clip though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2007, 08:53:01 PM

Then what can I do to please you?!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 10:35:45 PM

We were only joking. Your fine now.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2007, 11:03:34 PM

Since I can't get a responce from Gil on AIM can I get someone *ASAP* to go here:
http://www.weather.com/multimedia/index.html
and tell me if some news articles are double..........

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 06, 2007, 11:04:29 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2007, 11:03:34 PM

Since I can't get a responce from Gil on AIM can I get someone *ASAP* to go here:
[url]http://www.weather.com/multimedia/index.html[/url]
and tell me if some news articles are double..........

Yep, I'm seeing some of those articles/videos being doubled.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2007, 11:04:58 PM

Okay, thanks..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: chris9277 on August 06, 2007, 11:05:05 PM

I will try.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 06, 2007, 11:06:37 PM

Why so urgent Kyle?  You in charge of updating weather.com content or something? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2007, 11:07:16 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2007, 11:03:34 PM

Since I can't get a responce from Gil on AIM can I get someone *ASAP* to go here:
[url]http://www.weather.com/multimedia/index.html[/url]
and tell me if some news articles are double..........

AFAIK he has no connection to TWC whatsoever.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: chris9277 on August 06, 2007, 11:10:02 PM

I was wondering that too Dan, and yes a lot of things are doubled

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2007, 11:10:27 PM

No reason.. my computer has a tendancy to cache things wrong..  just wondering. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: chris9277 on August 06, 2007, 11:11:37 PM

Mine is very good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2007, 11:58:20 PM

Quote from: chris9277 on August 06, 2007, 11:11:37 PM

Mine is very good.

Umm, okay? Care to explain?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 07, 2007, 02:32:27 AM

Err, I think there is a cricket chirping right outside my window. It is so annoying. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 07, 2007, 09:33:35 AM

At least today, I have guests to keep me company. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2007, 01:22:16 PM

Stephen, check your PM's.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 07, 2007, 01:41:49 PM

Gary, check your PM's. B)


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on August 08, 2007, 03:14:26 AM

Aw man, its 3 am and I'm not even tired, I'm actually hyper. :w00t:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2007, 09:00:03 AM

I'm starting to get used tot this whole alone thing. It happens every morning now!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 12:30:40 AM

Wow, we sure do have alot of guests right now. Too bad they are all search engine spiders. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 12:34:40 AM

Well, call me stupid! I guess they all weren't spiders! Welcome aboard BandGoldRules! We're glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 09, 2007, 10:29:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 12:34:40 AM

Well, call me stupid! I guess they all weren't spiders! Welcome aboard BandGoldRules! We're glad you've joined us!  8)

I think his name is BlackNGoldRules. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:24:45 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 09, 2007, 10:29:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 12:34:40 AM

Well, call me stupid! I guess they all weren't spiders! Welcome aboard BandGoldRules! We're glad you've joined us!  8)

I think his name is BlackNGoldRules. ;)

Yeah it is. I just left off the lack. :D  :footinmouth:

Man, can't a guy make an occassional error around here?   :poke:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 09, 2007, 11:26:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:24:45 AM

Man, can't a guy make an occassional error around here?   :poke:

You seem to be good at it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 09, 2007, 11:40:24 AM

[rant]

I think I'm getting a cold. I woke up at 9:30, had a sore throat, then turned on TWC, and saw a yellow Severe Thunderstorm Watch crawl (got it recorded). I fell back asleep at around 10:30, then a Severe T'storm Warning was issued for Adams County, and the IntelliStar's warning tone woke me up. So for anyone who thinks it's too loud or annoying, it woke me up, so it's doing it's job. What if that was a Tornado Warning? I'd have slept through it.

[/rant]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:45:21 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 09, 2007, 11:26:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:24:45 AM

Man, can't a guy make an occassional error around here?   :poke:

You seem to be good at it. :P

Who asked you?  :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 09, 2007, 11:46:43 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:45:21 AM

Who asked you?  :P :rofl2:

I did. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:52:24 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 09, 2007, 11:46:43 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2007, 11:45:21 AM

Who asked you?  :P :rofl2:

I did. :P

That doesn't count.  :P  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 09, 2007, 01:07:11 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 09, 2007, 11:40:24 AM

[rant]

I think I'm getting a cold. I woke up at 9:30, had a sore throat, then turned on TWC, and saw a yellow Severe Thunderstorm Watch crawl (got it recorded). I fell back asleep at around 10:30, then a Severe T'storm Warning was issued for Adams County, and the IntelliStar's warning tone woke me up. So for anyone who thinks it's too loud or annoying, it woke me up, so it's doing it's job. What if that was a Tornado Warning? I'd have slept through it.

[/rant]

Hmm, why wouldnt you hear the Tornado warning?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 09, 2007, 01:41:58 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 09, 2007, 01:07:11 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 09, 2007, 11:40:24 AM

[rant]

I think I'm getting a cold. I woke up at 9:30, had a sore throat, then turned on TWC, and saw a yellow Severe Thunderstorm Watch crawl (got it recorded). I fell back asleep at around 10:30, then a Severe T'storm Warning was issued for Adams County, and the IntelliStar's warning tone woke me up. So for anyone who thinks it's too loud or annoying, it woke me up, so it's doing it's job. What if that was a Tornado Warning? I'd have slept through it.

[/rant]

Hmm, why wouldnt you hear the Tornado warning?

No. I mean that if the warning tone was quieter, it may have not woken me up. And if that would have been a tornado warning, and I would have slept through it (and not have heard the tone), it could be a dangerous situation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 10, 2007, 11:28:50 AM

I'm alone! Guess that Derek isn't the only one alone for now on!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 10, 2007, 11:58:29 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 10, 2007, 11:28:50 AM

I'm alone! Guess that Derek isn't the only one alone for now on!

I brushed my teeth very well this morning so nobody would be offended by my breath. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:19:39 PM

Well if it isn't your breath, maybe its just ignorance on everyone else's part. God knows, everything I try to say over at TWCC regarding the site seems to fall on deaf ears.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 10, 2007, 12:27:29 PM

I had to get my Cable modem replaced this morning (so we could get the Digital Telephone hooked up), and my IP address didn't change. Guess I must have another static IP. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 10, 2007, 12:34:05 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 10, 2007, 12:10:29 PM

I'm assuming that means he is losing interest in TWC.

I hope Chazz's busy work doesn't mean an end to the emulator. :(

I always thought Tyler is perfectly qualified to take on the task  :whistle:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 10, 2007, 12:39:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:19:39 PM

Well if it isn't your breath, maybe its just ignorance on everyone else's part. God knows, everything I try to say over at TWCC regarding the site seems to fall on deaf ears.  :rolleyes:

Sheesh Gary. I read your little rant, I just had no reason to comment. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I wasn't referring to you Derek.

Dan,I think Tyler is qualified as far as graphics are concerned. But Bill is simply irreplaceable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 10, 2007, 12:42:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I wasn't referring to you Derek.

Ah ok. Maybe I just misunderstood. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:43:04 PM

Yeah, I wasn't singling you out.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 10, 2007, 12:59:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:43:04 PM

Yeah, I wasn't singling you out.  8)

I knew you wouldn't. You're very fair. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 01:29:07 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 10, 2007, 12:59:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 12:43:04 PM

Yeah, I wasn't singling you out.  8)

I knew you wouldn't. You're very fair. 8)

8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 10, 2007, 01:33:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 01:29:07 PM

8)

Hey! No one emoticon-only posts! :no:


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 02:25:14 PM

Well I couldn't think of anything else to say!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 10, 2007, 03:22:09 PM

Hello, Felipe. B) Hopefully we won't have to say "Goodbye, Felipe", at least anytime soon. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 03:24:39 PM

Yes, I hope we won't have to say goodbye too. Just be mature and act decently and there won't be a problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2007, 03:41:59 PM

So Felipe, where are those contributions you said you had?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 10, 2007, 11:19:51 PM

lol is a funny word. heheheh...lol...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 12:39:37 AM

I am being good.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 11, 2007, 10:21:09 AM

<_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 10:43:55 AM

No one-word/emoticon posts!! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2007, 11:57:38 AM

It's a nice day today. The temperature is 71 and the dew point 58. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 12:07:40 PM

Here its in the upper 80s and dewpoint of over 70! I'm in heaven :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 11, 2007, 12:10:02 PM

Right now here, it's 94°F, with a heat index of 106°F, with a dew point of 75°F. *melts* :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2007, 12:19:00 PM

Yikes!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 12:30:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 11, 2007, 12:10:02 PM

Right now here, it's 94°F, with a heat index of 106°F, with a dew point of 75°F. *melts* :wacko:

I would do ANYTHING to have that!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 11, 2007, 12:35:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 12:30:36 PM

I would do ANYTHING to have that!!!

Trust me, you DON'T. :no: It's WAY too hot. I'd kill to have temps back in the 70s or low 80s, with NO humidity. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 11, 2007, 12:35:38 PM

Ha - My temp here is 75°.. It's quite nice out :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2007, 12:40:19 PM

It's 68 right now!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2007, 03:01:31 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 11, 2007, 12:10:02 PM

Right now here, it's 94°F, with a heat index of 106°F, with a dew point of 75°F. *melts* :wacko:

Earlier this week the dewpoint here went up to 78°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Bob on August 11, 2007, 04:15:57 PM

It's beautiful here with temps near 80 under partly cloudy skies. It would be nice when L.A. would one day get rid of the haze and smog.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 11, 2007, 04:18:44 PM

It's 80° here too.... in my bedroom! :o I've got my door opened to let the A/C air in, so hopefully it'll cool down a bit soon. Our central air unit hasn't been working well lately, and we've had to use window units until it works. Of course, the window unit in my room doesn't work. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 04:53:40 PM

We recently changed out our 30 year old "analog" (i guess thats what you'd call a non-digital) thermostat to a new Digital one. it's unbelievably awesome. I mean, its precise to the exact degree, versus our old one which would make the house 5-10 degrees colder
than what we set it for.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 11, 2007, 08:11:59 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 11, 2007, 04:18:44 PM

It's 80° here too.... in my bedroom! :o I've got my door opened to let the A/C air in, so hopefully it'll cool down a bit soon. Our central air unit hasn't been working well lately, and we've had to use window units until it works. Of course, the window unit in my room doesn't work. <_<

It seems like it's always about 80 degrees in my room, even when the A/C is on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 08:16:36 PM

I have a ceiling fan in my room, and whenever its on High, its always nice and cool :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2007, 09:00:25 PM

I forgot what I was going to say!!! >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2007, 09:25:56 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 11, 2007, 08:11:59 PM

It seems like it's always about 80 degrees in my room, even when the A/C is on.

Yeah it's pretty warm in my room too. I'm guessing it's because my door is usually closed, which prevents the cool air from the rest of the house from getting into my room. It can get as hot as about 85-90 degrees during the daytime since the sun shines into my room most of the day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 11, 2007, 10:14:57 PM

Its cold here..

Just so you all know and don't get too too confused, Gil's Signature directly translated from French to English comes out as:

Glance with me I am thus delayed

:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 10:16:35 PM

I'm STILL laughing my freakin ass off about that!!!!! When I typed it into the translator, it was supposed to say "I'm so freaking retarded!!" That says it BETTER than what i typed!! LMAO!!! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2007, 10:17:35 PM

I didn't know Gil speaked french. :huh: :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 10:18:02 PM

I don't its a translator. Thats whats hillarious about it! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 11, 2007, 10:19:25 PM

lol, its me who speaks french :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2007, 10:19:57 PM

Bonjour!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 11, 2007, 10:21:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 10:16:35 PM

I'm STILL laughing my freakin ass off about that!!!!! When I typed it into the translator, it was supposed to say "I'm so freaking retarded!!" That says it BETTER than what i typed!! LMAO!!!

I thought it had something to do with the word "retarded" because I saw "retard" at the end of the sentence. :P

Also, try not to use so much emoticons next time. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 11, 2007, 10:22:27 PM

Salut, Thunder.

Also, 'retarde' / 'retard' can also mean 'late' in french :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 11, 2007, 10:25:20 PM

LOL i still cant get over that :rofl2: I passed out a couple of times from laughing so hard :)

Im being good :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2007, 12:22:03 PM

Check out my french sig!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 12:24:56 PM

You coppied the french thing from me!!! Now I'm claiming it back!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 12, 2007, 12:25:08 PM

I just got a 2GB USB Flash Drive. :D It's going to definitely come in handy for the school year, as I won't have to keep burning stuff on a CD every time I need to transfer something to my school account. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 12:25:41 PM

My schools gives them away for free :yes: Or at least, they did last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2007, 12:29:37 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 12:24:56 PM

You coppied the french thing from me!!! Now I'm claiming it back!

hey, at least I'm not using a marquee, yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 12:33:23 PM

I'm being unique by using a marquee! Now no one better copy me!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2007, 12:41:25 PM

Okay, I am "technically copying you". I'm not going any further with the signature. You can do whatever you want. I just put some blue color, bold text , enlarged font  and a different french phrase to make it different. I'm still feeling quite uncomfortable with the marquee though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 01:04:23 PM

 <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 12, 2007, 01:19:06 PM

Hmm, Thunder:
"Hello! Make how my friend?" lol

What I think you are looking for is:
"Bonjour vous aiment être des amis"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2007, 01:20:08 PM

I have no idea. I used the text from a translator.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 05:42:16 PM

Wow, I've been gone all weekend, and it looks like its been rather busy around here!  :D

Anyway, I went to West Virginia to visit my grandmother. I got to see what STAR they have on TWC out where she lives (more on that in the What STAR where thread).

On another note, welcome to our newest member, TWCGeek!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 05:44:34 PM

I don't see a post in the What STAR where thread :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 05:45:21 PM

Its coming. Give me a moment please.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 05:49:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 05:45:21 PM

Its coming. Give me a moment please.

Oh ok. Just making sure i wasn't missing something :P Glad to see you back Gary :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 05:50:37 PM

Its there now!  8)

Good to be back Gil!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 05:54:55 PM

I see it! :D

It's hot today. Ive been working on my weather station all day. Apparantly, its not in a good location. i need to buy one of those
radiation shield thingies and move the entire station to meet the guidelines.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 08:05:02 PM

LOL.  That's eery, Gary, because I was gone all weekend visiting a relative in Wisconsin! :o :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2007, 08:23:31 PM

My signature is now in Norweigen!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 08:39:52 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 08:05:02 PM

LOL.  That's eery, Gary, because I was gone all weekend visiting a relative in Wisconsin! :o :lol:

Wow, that is eery!  :D :rofl2:  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 12, 2007, 09:10:35 PM

Thought I post this question here instead of in a new thread.

I had to reinstall Trillian on my computer, and since doing that, the main Trillian window no longer has the minimize button. How do I get that button back? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 09:13:20 PM

thats weird. something is wrong. it should ALWAYS be there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 12, 2007, 09:15:42 PM

Fixed it, thanks to my friend named Google. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 11:19:17 PM

Did anyone notice those two topics named "HAL" over at Taiganet? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 12, 2007, 11:24:07 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 11:19:17 PM

Did anyone notice those two topics named "HAL" over at Taiganet? :unsure:

Why no, no I didnt.. what is it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:26:53 PM

I posted those, but moderators have to approve my posts now (because of my little outburst). They dont show up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 11:31:48 PM

Strange.  Don and I have never been asked to have your post approved :huh:

Bill probably has to approve them himself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:34:00 PM

Why would you post anything about HAL Gil? Bill made it crystal clear that HAL was taken down and wasn't coming back..... :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:39:26 PM

Because i wanted to ask. It never hurts to ask. Besides, HAL hasn't posted in over 2 years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:44:19 PM

He hasn't posted because Bill removed him! Trust me, Bill has no intention of putting him back up. He was removed because of member complaints, and I'm sure Bill doesn't feel like being bothered by the same complaints again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:45:10 PM

I just thought it would be kinda fun to talk to a forum bot. I saw some pretty hillarious conversations over there!
HAL seemed like he was mentally ill :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:47:44 PM

It was fun, but it drove the forum insanely off topic (sort of like this forum is).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:49:38 PM

Well i did do some searching and i did see that Bill was concidering putting HAL in his own forum, but it was not a top priority :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 12, 2007, 11:50:25 PM

How does one become a beta tester over there? I think if there are qualifications that I would meet them, lol.. I would love to help them out over there..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:51:08 PM

Bill only hires them when he needs them. and when he needs one, he'll post about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:53:42 PM

And right now, there's nothing going on over there so there won't be any need for testers for some time. I believe that Tyler is next in line, because if any tester leaves it looks like its going to be Charles, and Tyler is the perfect candidate to replace him.

Gil, I'm pretty sure Bill said somewhere else that he scrapped that idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:54:19 PM

oh.

I hope Chazz doesn't leave :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 12, 2007, 11:55:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:53:42 PM

And right now, there's nothing going on over there so there won't be any need for testers for some time. I believe that Tyler is next in line, because if any tester leaves it looks like its going to be Charles, and Tyler is the perfect candidate to replace him.

My god, its like some sort of weird messed up family chain!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 11:55:57 PM

I just want Bill to POST.  Post ANYTHING.  It's rediculous <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 12, 2007, 11:56:05 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 12, 2007, 11:55:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:53:42 PM

And right now, there's nothing going on over there so there won't be any need for testers for some time. I believe that Tyler is next in line, because if any tester leaves it looks like its going to be Charles, and Tyler is the perfect candidate to replace him.

My god, its like some sort of weird messed up family chain!

LOL!! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 12, 2007, 11:56:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 11:55:57 PM

I just want Bill to POST.  Post ANYTHING.  It's rediculous <_<

I know. He hasn't made a single post since April.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2007, 11:57:24 PM

Weird family chain? No, its called qualifications. And Tyler has them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 12, 2007, 11:59:11 PM

I'm about to smash something right now. I got my TV tuner today, and I think something went wrong with thr driver install, because I can only hear audio and see a green screen in Windows Media Center. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 13, 2007, 12:05:10 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 12, 2007, 11:56:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 12, 2007, 11:55:57 PM

I just want Bill to POST.  Post ANYTHING.  It's rediculous <_<

I know. He hasn't made a single post since April.

Yes he has.  He's made ONE in Area 51 in June.  <_<

Well, Charles is seperate from the other testers.  You actually need a graphics developer to replace him, not just any beta tester.  As you said, Gary, Tyler is perfectly qualified. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 12:33:38 AM

We've surpassed the 9,000 post mark! Many thanks to everybody for their continued participation!   8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 13, 2007, 01:53:51 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 12, 2007, 11:59:11 PM

I'm about to smash something right now. I got my TV tuner today, and I think something went wrong with thr driver install, because I can only hear audio and see a green screen in Windows Media Center. :angry:

Got it working! Prepare for some high-quality TWC videos. 8) :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 12:53:43 PM

Its cold today >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 12:54:45 PM

Cold, in August?  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 13, 2007, 12:55:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 12:53:43 PM

Its cold today >:(

*checks the Chicago, IL observations*

You call 78°F cold?!? :wacko: I call that heaven! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 12:57:27 PM

You got that right.

Wanna trade weather Gil?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 01:15:55 PM

It's 84 degrees along the Jersey Coast as of now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:20:42 PM

Yes, 78 is disgustingly cold. its supposed to be 100 degrees in summer, not a stupid 78! 78 is spring or fall temps. NOT summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:22:50 PM

It must be nice to be 13 and naive.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:24:56 PM

wth! how am I being naive? Just because i like hot temperatures makes me naive?!?!?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 01:29:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:24:56 PM

wth! how am I being naive? Just because i like hot temperatures makes me naive?!?!?

Maybe Phoenix is a better place for you to live. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:30:26 PM

Yup. I LOVE hot weather, But i also love humidity, so Phoenix would not work. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 01:36:30 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:30:26 PM

Yup. I LOVE hot weather, But i also love humidity, so Phoenix would not work. :D :P

Perhaps Key Wet or Honolulu? Those places have a lot of humidity, IIRC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:37:36 PM

oooh i'd LOVE to live in Hawaii!! I went to Maui back in 2000, and i never wanted to leave :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:39:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:24:56 PM

wth! how am I being naive? Just because i like hot temperatures makes me naive?!?!?

No. The fact that you think 100 degrees is normal for August makes you naive.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:40:54 PM

No, its certainly not normal, nor did i say it was. I said it SHOULD be 100 degrees. and there used to be quite a few 100 degree days in
summer, up until a few years ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:41:59 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:20:42 PM

Yes, 78 is disgustingly cold. its supposed to be 100 degrees in summer, not a stupid 78! 78 is spring or fall temps. NOT summer.

So if you don't believe 100 degrees is normal do you care to explain this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:42:27 PM

Now i'm confused :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:46:05 PM

I'm not. It sounds like your saying you expect it to be 100 degrees.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:46:54 PM

Well in past years, we've gotten several 100+ degree days. but lately, weve had very cool summers. its disgusting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:47:46 PM

Ok then. Don't tell me I'm not seeing what I'm seeing.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:48:09 PM

I didn't?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:49:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:40:54 PM

No, its certainly not normal, nor did i say it was. I said it SHOULD be 100 degrees. and there used to be quite a few 100 degree days in
summer, up until a few years ago.

Ok then, let's get some clarification then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:50:03 PM

I'm confused  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:50:41 PM

Its deja vu!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:51:23 PM

I get confused easily, especially when what you say doesn't make sense to me :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:51:49 PM

Are you stupid? How can any of this not make sense?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:52:18 PM

I must be, because a lot of what you say doesn't make a lot of sense.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:53:04 PM

I guess you are then. I mean, it makes perfect sense to me. Is there anyone else whose confused by the two points that confused Gil?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:53:39 PM

THen i guess I'm stupid. I get confused easily.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 01:55:28 PM

I guess you must be.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:56:31 PM

Anyone can see that i'm certainly not the brightest bulb in the box. At least, not online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:37:36 PM

oooh i'd LOVE to live in Hawaii!! I went to Maui back in 2000, and i never wanted to leave :P

I was in London back in 2000. I was 7 back then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 02:01:32 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:56:31 PM

Anyone can see that i'm certainly not the brightest bulb in the box. At least, not online.

Yeah you've made it pretty obvious around here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 02:03:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:56:31 PM

Anyone can see that i'm certainly not the brightest bulb in the box. At least, not online.

Same here. I am actually quite smart. Everyone in my school says "How do you know that?", "where do you get this information", "how big is your head?", "do you always get A's?". I even got an A in computer class but when I'm online, that A could turn into an F. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 02:08:13 PM

Just one qustion, but lfmusiclover, can you put a link from the forum to the main site? I hate to retype the URL again to just get the main page of the site. The main site has a link to the forums but the forums don't have a link to the main site. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 02:18:30 PM

I'll see what I can do.  8)

Stephen, got any ideas?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 02:19:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 13, 2007, 02:03:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:56:31 PM

Anyone can see that i'm certainly not the brightest bulb in the box. At least, not online.

Same here. I am actually quite smart. Everyone in my school says "How do you know that?", "where do you get this information", "how big is your head?", "do you always get A's?". I even got an A in computer class but when I'm online, that A could turn into an F. :(

I'm EXACTLY the same way!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 02:24:28 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 02:19:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 13, 2007, 02:03:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 01:56:31 PM

Anyone can see that i'm certainly not the brightest bulb in the box. At least, not online.

Same here. I am actually quite smart. Everyone in my school says "How do you know that?", "where do you get this information", "how big is your head?", "do you always get A's?". I even got an A in computer class but when I'm online, that A could turn into an F. :(

I'm EXACTLY the same way!!!

ROCK ON!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 02:31:25 PM

New sig done! When my mom sees this, she's gonna  :x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 02:35:26 PM

Oh god. The marquees strike back.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 02:48:42 PM

Thunder, neither Stephen nor I know how to make a link to the homepage. I'll keep looking into it though.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 13, 2007, 05:46:06 PM

Gil, I just saw your name on TWC!

(http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/2959/gilja5.jpg)

:lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 13, 2007, 05:47:17 PM

LOL. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 06:08:05 PM

LOL!!! thats so kickass!!! :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Last year my name was in the named storms list, but the name wasn't used.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 06:45:01 PM

I don't think I've EVER seen my name in the name list. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 06:46:54 PM

I'm very surprised my name is on there. Gary is a much more common name than Gil is.

BTW, Im working on the STAR database right now 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 06:48:27 PM

Excellent! Thanks for helping with that!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 06:49:40 PM

No problem. I'm here to serve the people :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 13, 2007, 06:58:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 13, 2007, 05:46:06 PM

Gil, I just saw your name on TWC!

([url]http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/2959/gilja5.jpg[/url])

:lol:

Holy crap, Gil your going to be the next Eastern storm name!

I shot gun coverage!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 08:04:43 PM

OMG! I can't believe Gil's name is on the list!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 13, 2007, 08:05:46 PM

My name was used back in 2002 or 2003... I am not sure if it was retired or not..because i know it was VERY long lasting..and ended up making landfall in NC (my home state ironically)

hmmph.. I dont think it was retired though.. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 13, 2007, 09:20:24 PM

eh who cares about the name Kyle. Whats most important was that MY name was on the list!!!!! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2007, 09:27:54 PM

"We are now in Storm Alert mode here!" "We have a category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Gil, expected to make landfall directly into downtown TWC Today Forums. Those of you who haven't evacuated, well good luck." :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 13, 2007, 09:33:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 13, 2007, 09:27:54 PM

"We are now in Storm Alert mode here!" "We have a category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Gil, expected to make landfall directly into downtown Honolulu. Those of you who haven't evacuated, well good luck." :rofl2:

Replace "downtown Honolulu" with "the TWC Today Forums". :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 10:04:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 13, 2007, 09:33:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 13, 2007, 09:27:54 PM

"We are now in Storm Alert mode here!" "We have a category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Gil, expected to make landfall directly into downtown Honolulu. Those of you who haven't evacuated, well good luck." :rofl2:

Replace "downtown Honolulu" with "the TWC Today Forums". :p

LOL! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2007, 11:10:32 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 13, 2007, 08:05:46 PM

My name was used back in 2002 or 2003... I am not sure if it was retired or not..because i know it was VERY long lasting..and ended up making landfall in NC (my home state ironically)

hmmph.. I dont think it was retired though.. :-\

Yes, there was a Hurricane Kyle in 2002. It was a category one, and it caused one fatality and $5 million in damage. Having a life span of 23 days (September 20 to October 12), Kyle was the fourth longest lasting tropical system. The name was not retired, however, and will be used again next year's hurricane season.

There was also a Tropical Storm Kyle in 1996, but it caused minimal damage.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 13, 2007, 11:34:27 PM

In the 2003 hurricane season, both of my parents first names were on that list (although my dad's name was the only one that formed), and in the '04 one, my sister's name was on that list, and it actually became a Cat 1 hurricane, but never made landfall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 11:42:53 PM

I don't recall ever seeing the name of anyone in my family on the list. My father and I are both Gary, my mother is Joyce, and I have two brothers, Adam and Nick (or Nicholas). Never do I recall seeing any of those names. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 13, 2007, 11:45:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 11:42:53 PM

my mother is Joyce

Joyce was on last years list (but didn't form). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 11:46:43 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 13, 2007, 11:45:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 11:42:53 PM

my mother is Joyce

Joyce was on last years list (but didn't form). :yes:

Figures.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 12:31:04 AM

Wow thats pretty unlucky for your whole family, Gary :P

I'm still shocked that my name is on there! Gary, could it be possible that the name are retired?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 12:33:03 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 12:31:04 AM

Wow thats pretty unlucky for your whole family, Gary :P

I'm still shocked that my name is on there! Gary, could it be possible that the name are retired?

Hmm....nope. Just checked the list of reitred names, and none of ours appear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 12:33:59 AM

Wow that sucks :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 12:42:23 AM

Yeah it does. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 01:08:16 AM

Welcome (back  :D) to our newest member, Al!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 14, 2007, 01:12:41 AM

 :D It's great to be back...hopefully for good  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 14, 2007, 01:12:46 AM

Welcome back, Al. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 01:19:02 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 14, 2007, 01:12:41 AM

:D It's great to be back...hopefully for good  :)

I hope so! I don't like it when its necessary for someone to leave. It should never have to come to that. :no:  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 14, 2007, 01:20:16 AM

Welcome back, Al. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:57:31 AM

Welcome aboard, AL! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 11:05:50 AM

Hi Al :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 14, 2007, 11:12:52 AM

Why did Al leave before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 14, 2007, 11:14:05 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 14, 2007, 11:12:52 AM

Why did Al leave before?

Read: https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,36.0.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 11:15:59 AM

I like Al. He's nice :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:20:35 AM

He basically left for the same reason that Dan temporarily left. It was basically a misunderstanding.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 11:20:54 AM

Its not my fault!!!!! YAY!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 14, 2007, 11:26:58 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 11:20:54 AM

Its not my fault!!!!! YAY!!!!

That reminds me of one day at school, when one computer which was running on Mac OS 9, and the Alert Voice setting was set to speak "It's not my fault!" when an error popped up. Because of that, an error popped up on that computer, and out of random it said "It's not my fault!". :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 12:34:09 PM

Hehe, good ol' talking Macs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 14, 2007, 01:28:26 PM

I fell so welcomed  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 14, 2007, 02:58:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 06:45:01 PM

I don't think I've EVER seen my name in the name list. :no:

We don't need no list.  There is already a Hurricane Gary talking to us right now :P

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2007, 11:42:53 PM

I don't recall ever seeing the name of anyone in my family on the list. My father and I are both Gary, my mother is Joyce, and I have two brothers, Adam and Nick (or Nicholas). Never do I recall seeing any of those names. :no:

I like the name Joyce.  That was my grandmother's name (she died when I was only three, though :()

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:20:35 AM

He basically left for the same reason that Dan temporarily left. It was basically a misunderstanding.

I don't like that button.  It's too tempting to hit it, and then regret it later.  I like TWCClassics system.  You ask them to leave.  When you type the PM out to ask them that, it lets you rethink whether you want to leave or not.  Kind of writing a letter to someone you're angry with, and then never sending it. :yes:

I wish there was a multiquote button <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 03:18:28 PM

Quite frankly I don't like any method of leaving a forum. If the user doesn't want to visit anymore, fine. But his account stays in case he changes his mind in the future (and if the past is any indication, he will!).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 05:49:53 PM

Norweigen signature!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 14, 2007, 06:29:08 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 14, 2007, 05:49:53 PM

Norweigen signature!

spanish-

tu esta estudio

haha kidding..

wELCOME BACK AL!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 06:30:31 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 14, 2007, 06:29:08 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 14, 2007, 05:49:53 PM

Norweigen signature!

spanish-

tu esta estudio

haha kidding..

wELCOME BACK AL!!!!!!!!!!!

What's that supposed to mean? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 14, 2007, 06:33:16 PM

000
SXUS72 KTBW 142205 AAA
RERFMY

RECORD EVENT REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY FL
600 PM EDT TUE AUG 14 2007

...RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM RAINFALL SET AT FORT MYERS...

SO FAR TODAY A NEW RECORD DAILY RAINFALL OF 5.12 INCHES HAS OCCURRED
AT FORT MYERS - PAGE FIELD.  THIS BREAKS THE OLD RECORD OF 2.72 SET
IN 1961.

NOTE: 4.48 INCHES OF THIS RAIN FELL DURING THE HOUR BETWEEN 253 PM
      AND 353 PM EDT.

$$

PRC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 07:14:09 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 14, 2007, 06:30:31 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 14, 2007, 06:29:08 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 14, 2007, 05:49:53 PM

Norweigen signature!

spanish-

tu esta estudio

haha kidding..

wELCOME BACK AL!!!!!!!!!!!

What's that supposed to mean? :huh:

I took two years of spanish so I should be fluent enough to answer your question. I believe it means "youneed to study", but its hard to tell because I believe his conjugation is incorrect.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 14, 2007, 07:40:58 PM

Gary nailed it, that's what it means  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Bob on August 14, 2007, 09:09:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 14, 2007, 06:33:16 PM

000
SXUS72 KTBW 142205 AAA
RERFMY

RECORD EVENT REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAMPA BAY FL
600 PM EDT TUE AUG 14 2007

...RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM RAINFALL SET AT FORT MYERS...

SO FAR TODAY A NEW RECORD DAILY RAINFALL OF 5.12 INCHES HAS OCCURRED
AT FORT MYERS - PAGE FIELD.  THIS BREAKS THE OLD RECORD OF 2.72 SET
IN 1961.

NOTE: 4.48 INCHES OF THIS RAIN FELL DURING THE HOUR BETWEEN 253 PM
      AND 353 PM EDT.

$$

PRC

Not surprising to see Fort Myers receiving that much rainfall since August is the wettest month in the west coast of Florida. The typical sea-breeze type storms can produce heavy rainfall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 10:15:09 PM

Welcome to our newest member, firefighter!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:16:59 PM

45 members and counting! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 10:17:17 PM

I;m an American.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:37:55 PM

You can't get arthritis in your eyes!

NO marquee!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 10:38:22 PM

Hey, you copied my sig!!  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:38:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 10:38:22 PM

Hey, you copied my sig!!  :D :rofl2:

Why is that so funny? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 14, 2007, 10:39:40 PM

because you stole his freakin sig >:( :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 10:40:28 PM

Well I didn't think it was anything worth starting trouble over.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:45:27 PM

New sig: with Gil being on the storm list. I'll most likely change it tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:53:53 PM

OK guys! Bye bye! I'm going to get my sleep right now. ^_^ If you need me for anything, PM me don't hesitate. I'll be back tomorrow morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 10:55:05 PM

Bye bye!  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:56:57 PM

Bye bye, lfmusiclover! Get some sleep as well as everyone else. :D You don't want to wake up with your tired eyes straining the computer screen, as often in the case as me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 14, 2007, 10:57:33 PM

How do you think of my sig? Funny? Hilarious? Mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 14, 2007, 10:58:36 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 14, 2007, 10:57:33 PM

How do you think of my marquee? Funny?HIlarious?Mean?

What marquee?
/me loves having to see no annoying signatures. :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:24:15 PM

Looks like we're about to get another new member! :yes:  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 14, 2007, 11:31:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:24:15 PM

Looks like we're about to get another new member! :yes:  8)

That guest hasn't been active on this board for 15 minutes. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:32:12 PM

Yeah....maybe we're not going to get another new member after all....:unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 14, 2007, 11:54:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 03:18:28 PM

Quite frankly I don't like any method of leaving a forum. If the user doesn't want to visit anymore, fine. But his account stays in case he changes his mind in the future (and if the past is any indication, he will!).

Isn't there a way to get rid of that button?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:56:41 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 14, 2007, 11:54:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 03:18:28 PM

Quite frankly I don't like any method of leaving a forum. If the user doesn't want to visit anymore, fine. But his account stays in case he changes his mind in the future (and if the past is any indication, he will!).

Isn't there a way to get rid of that button?

I'm sure there probably is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 14, 2007, 11:58:05 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:56:41 PM

I'm sure there probably is.

There is. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:59:47 PM

Thought so.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:35:27 AM

Hello :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2007, 09:55:00 AM

Hi Gil. Good morning. :)

I got less than three and a half hours of sleep. I feel great. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 10:04:40 AM

lol, hi. i got  lots of sleep. I went to bed at 11 last night :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 10:09:40 AM

I just realized my personal weather station at Weather Underground has a map with my address/house on it! :o :frantic:

My IS's radar has been out for the past 12 hours, and its still out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2007, 10:20:18 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 10:09:40 AM

My IS's radar has been out for the past 12 hours, and its still out.

Mine is out, too, but it just started happening.

(http://billy.mozfaq.org/temp/snapshot20070815102129.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 10:27:02 AM

mine has been unavailable since about 10 PM last night

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2007, 11:00:39 AM

My IS's radar is back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 11:11:42 AM

The Satellite intellistar's radar is working.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 11:13:32 AM

Good morning! I'm frantic to post! :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:01:45 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 14, 2007, 11:58:05 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 14, 2007, 11:56:41 PM

I'm sure there probably is.

There is. :yes:

Uhh, are there any plans to get rid of it? :whistle:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 01:05:50 PM

Well if you've read the other threads in this off topic forum, you'll see that I have bigger problems to worry about. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:07:15 PM

Hmm, I must have missed it, because I don't see where you said that :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 01:08:01 PM

Check the Need Opinions PLease thread two threads below this one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:09:31 PM

:doh: Oh yea, I read that, but I didn't make the connection :lol:

I actually posted about it in your thread at TWCC, if you want to take a look.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 01:12:58 PM

Here's my response:

Well I may have to put up with Gil for the site's sake. As for raising money, I could attempt it, but I still am not sure that it would be sucessful. As for the Ebay store, I don't have one. I occassionally sell something on Ebay, but I never make much, and it always goes towards paying the bills, which takes precedence over this kinda stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 15, 2007, 01:23:39 PM

So im not to sure if Billy informed you all but last night was a nationwide STAR outage, we were up recording this late in to the morning hours until 4:00AM when live programming returned.. We got some great clips, I got at least 3 gigs of video I will need to edit today before I post..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:25:29 PM

Did the satellite star have an outage, too?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 01:29:27 PM

I was hoping you guys would have some stuff to post!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 15, 2007, 01:32:03 PM

The satellite STAR was out.. how ever the satellite LF's were fine.. the emergency LF was cut to once but that was to get timings back on track..

Everything was blank that would usualy have a star ontop of it, the :57 ID was blank, the local ad tags were blank, no ldl's for quite some time.. everything cleared up at 4a

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:33:53 PM

Thats kind of ironic, cause this is the 2nd anniversary of the 2005 Relaunch!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:35:14 PM

Yeah it is! Thanks for reminding. The second anniversary of the relaunch of the Weather Channel! New logos, new graphics, new TWC stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 15, 2007, 01:37:12 PM

Yeah it is.. To quote my self from this morning "Time for a relaunch"...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:48:51 PM

Here's a signature that I think everyone agrees with, especially Gil  <_<:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:50:21 PM

I dont mind, i just had a huge panic attack this morning :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:51:25 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:50:21 PM

I dont mind, i just had a huge panic attack this morning :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:

I think have post traumatic stress disorder.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:52:54 PM

Thats nice. :)

i have a couple of things...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:54:00 PM

I have avascular necrosis which is a really debilitating and serious joint disorder. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:54:21 PM

that sucks :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:54:51 PM

and I'm only 14!!! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:55:19 PM

that REALLY sucks. I'm glad that only my brain is messed up :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:56:41 PM

My brain is messed up as well. I was under a suicide watch when I was 12 following after a drug's side effect.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:58:09 PM

i like the drugs. they keep me normal, for the most part. though they make me feel like a zombie...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:58:21 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 01:35:14 PM

Yeah it is! Thanks for reminding. The second anniversary of the relaunch of the Weather Channel! New logos, new graphics, new TWC stuff.

What relaunch?  Didn't they just change the logo and a few other minor things? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:58:49 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:58:21 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 01:35:14 PM

Yeah it is! Thanks for reminding. The second anniversary of the relaunch of the Weather Channel! New logos, new graphics, new TWC stuff.

What relaunch?  Didn't they just change the logo and a few other minor things? :huh:

No, they changed EVERYTHING. Logo, IS, show graphics, show music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 01:58:59 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:58:09 PM

i like the drugs. they keep me normal, for the most part. though they make me feel like a zombie...

UGH! I hate that part! especially after taking Zoloft.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 02:00:32 PM

i have to admit, it feels really cool when they wear off late at night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 02:29:53 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 01:58:49 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 15, 2007, 01:58:21 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 01:35:14 PM

Yeah it is! Thanks for reminding. The second anniversary of the relaunch of the Weather Channel! New logos, new graphics, new TWC stuff.

What relaunch?  Didn't they just change the logo and a few other minor things? :huh:

No, they changed EVERYTHING. Logo, IS, show graphics, show music.

I didn't know they changed show music?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 02:30:15 PM

Yup. They pretty much changed everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 02:34:08 PM

They hardly changed ANYTHING on the August 15th, 2005 relaunch. They only changed the logo, the XL and IS, LF intros, :00 bumpers, and a few more things, but all the shows graphics and music remained the same. <_< They all eventually changed, though (obviously).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:09:43 PM

im sorry :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:12:22 PM

sorry for what? Boy, my parents are in a huge fight right now for money. Slapping each other like little girls. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:15:37 PM

I like it when my parents fight. Everyday i hope for a divorce :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2007, 03:17:58 PM

I slept for seven hours last night (2-9AM).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:18:15 PM

My mom's begging for a divorce. My parents better knock it off right now before it takes matters in my own hands.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:22:38 PM

I slept 10 hours. i dobut my parents will get divorced. they've been married for a very long time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 03:30:03 PM

Wow, are you two sure your not clones or something? You sound like two peas in a pod.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:30:43 PM

Well i dont know about him, but my name is Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:31:30 PM

Who's the two persons? Me and Gil?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:32:22 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 03:31:30 PM

Who's the two persons? Me and Gil?

Obviously

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 03:32:27 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 03:31:30 PM

Who's the two persons? Me and Gil?

Nope, you and Gil. :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:35:49 PM

Yikes! :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:36:43 PM

Sometimes it seems that people think i'm retarded :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 03:37:45 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 03:31:30 PM

Who's the two persons? Me and Gil?

Yes.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:38:02 PM

I don't think you're that retarded.

New sig!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2007, 03:38:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:36:43 PM

Sometimes it seems that people think i'm retarded :-\

I don't think you are retarded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:38:32 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 15, 2007, 03:38:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:36:43 PM

Sometimes it seems that people think i'm retarded :-\

I don't think you are retarded.

And thats why i like you :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:41:16 PM

I like you too, even though you could be a bit mean sometimes, but that's OK! ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 03:43:17 PM

Apparently, I've reached the post count of "leet". :P Guess that's the way SMF shows the post count of 1337. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 03:43:34 PM

Thanks. "Hi Mommy!"???? but mommy is my word/cathphrase!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:51:55 PM

New sig done. And yes Mommy is your catchphrase/word. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 03:55:49 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 15, 2007, 03:43:17 PM

Apparently, I've reached the post count of "leet". :P Guess that's the way SMF shows the post count of 1337. :D

What does leet mean? lucky number? :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 04:13:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 03:55:49 PM

What does leet mean? lucky number? :-\

leet = 1337 ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 04:22:10 PM

Thank you. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 05:41:04 PM

I thought that was common knowledge.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 05:42:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 05:41:04 PM

I thought that was common knowledge.  :D

So did I. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 06:12:57 PM

Well I din't think so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 06:49:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 05:41:04 PM

I thought that was common knowledge.  :D

i could have sworn that too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 07:07:49 PM

Oh well. I guess some folks don't know what it means.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 07:56:20 PM

Well leet is not a commonly used word, so who can figure? It's not like I'm saying supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:07:39 PM

Leet is like...Meat without the deliciousness and unlike meat, its not succulent.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 08:08:22 PM

Wish I had 1337 posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 08:08:36 PM

Sure, we'll go with that. :unsure:  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 08:09:01 PM

This is post number 1004.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:09:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 08:08:36 PM

Sure, we'll go with that. :unsure:  :D

You should. I really know what i'm talking about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 08:10:36 PM

Are there any other words for different post  numbers that may appear in the mini profile on the left?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 15, 2007, 08:14:55 PM

Wonder what happens when you reach 666?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 08:16:55 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 15, 2007, 08:14:55 PM

Wonder what happens when you reach 666?

I was wondering that too! Maybe you are in bad luck?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:18:50 PM

Maybe it says "Hellraiser" or something...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 08:19:16 PM

I think it says The Devil! or something like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 08:22:21 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 08:19:16 PM

I think it says The Devil! or something like that.

It does? :huh: Probably not, just a 666. :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 08:23:04 PM

I'll change my post count to 666 temporarily, and see what it says.

EDIT: It just says "666".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 08:24:54 PM

Yours says "leet" currently.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 08:26:09 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 15, 2007, 08:24:54 PM

Yours says "leet" currently.

No it doesn't. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:29:20 PM

I like Fruit Loops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2007, 08:32:19 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:29:20 PM

I like Fruit Loops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ernesto Loops are better. :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:32:42 PM

Ernesto Loops are salty!!!!!!! >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 08:54:33 PM

I like Special K :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 09:02:34 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 15, 2007, 08:32:19 PM

Ernesto Loops are better. :p

They have Katrina Loops as well, but it has too much tropical flavor, and it's too juicy. Not to mention it almost made all my teeth fall out of my mouth. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:03:26 PM

My mouth has teeth in it too. For me, the only cereal is Tornado Flakes

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2007, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:03:26 PM

My mouth has teeth in it too. For me, the only cereal is Tornado Flakes

You must get tongue twisters (literally) when eating that cereal. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 09:34:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 15, 2007, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:03:26 PM

My mouth has teeth in it too. For me, the only cereal is Tornado Flakes

You must get tongue twisters (literally) when eating that cereal. :P

LOL! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 09:41:50 PM

I'm feeling very hot right now!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:46:21 PM

No, I don't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 09:48:20 PM

New sig. Don't have plans to change it as of now. Do you like it? It's an added insult to injury. :) And no Gil its not directed toward you, its directed towards me,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:51:40 PM

I know. I kinda pictured you as an ugly person, to be honest...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2007, 09:52:16 PM

Thanks! Good bye now. Time to sleep!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2007, 11:48:16 PM

Bye bye!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 10:15:23 AM

Hello :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2007, 10:22:28 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 10:15:23 AM

Hello :)

Hi Gil. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 10:42:55 AM

How are you today? :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2007, 12:17:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 10:42:55 AM

How are you today? :)

I'm good. Just got back from my orientation at my school's new building. It is WAY bigger. I like it, though. It was confusing trying to get around, because I wasn't used to this building, but with in a week of school in this building, I'll get used to it. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 12:39:44 PM

I had my orientation yesterday. it was cool, i got to see all of my friends, and i got to see my old teacher (who is freakin hot :wub: :wub:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I'm really not looking forward to school. :( I'll have no friends.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 12:41:54 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I'm really not looking forward to school. :( I'll have no friends.

That sux :( I have no oppinion towards school. I dont like it, but i don't hate it. It will give me something to do, which will be nice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 12:46:14 PM

I only hate it if I don't have friends or if I get bullied. The large group of friends I hung out with last year weren't really involved with the different "social groups", so none of us were never bullied.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 12:51:24 PM

i've never gotten bullied in school. i guess thats a good thing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 01:03:20 PM

I have many times. Sometimes it's because I don't like rap like everyone else does. Other times it's something as dumb as the shoes I wear! In fact, I got pelted with nuts and beat on the back with a log because of my shoes! My shoes aren't any different from the next person's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 01:15:08 PM

I hate rap music. its so stupid and is meaningless. I wear shoes too :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 01:18:12 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 01:15:08 PM

I hate rap music. its so stupid and is meaningless. I wear shoes too :)

My Dad, brother, and I were just ranting about that yesterday. I really don't get what kids see in it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 01:36:33 PM

I dunno. My guess is that someone thought it was "cool" so now people listen to it to be "cool

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 02:44:15 PM

I hate rap music as well.

Hey guys, I'm back!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 02:48:16 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I'm really not looking forward to school. :( I'll have no friends.

Same here. Are you going to high school? I'm going to start my freshman year as well. There's an orientation coming up but I don't have plans to go there because who's going to take me there first of all. I'm afraid I'm not going to make any friends, as high schoolers are picky about friends.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 02:50:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:51:40 PM

I know. I kinda pictured you as an ugly person, to be honest...

Hate to triple post, but why did you picture me as an ugly person? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 02:50:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 15, 2007, 09:51:40 PM

I know. I kinda pictured you as an ugly person, to be honest...

Hate to triple post, but why did you picture me as an ugly person? :huh:

Maybe its because your sig says so... :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 02:57:29 PM

But Gil said he pictured me as one. He couldn't have said just because of the sig. I'll change it if you want to. What do you think Gary, should I change it? You're the admin!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 03:02:54 PM

I'm so  :censored: off  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 03:03:57 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 03:02:54 PM

I'm so  :censored: off  >:(

And why is that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 03:19:44 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 02:48:16 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I'm really not looking forward to school. :( I'll have no friends.

Same here. Are you going to high school? I'm going to start my freshman year as well. There's an orientation coming up but I don't have plans to go there because who's going to take me there first of all. I'm afraid I'm not going to make any friends, as high schoolers are picky about friends.

Yeah, I'm going to High School. All my friends went to another school. :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 03:21:27 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 03:19:44 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 02:48:16 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 12:40:58 PM

I'm really not looking forward to school. :( I'll have no friends.

Same here. Are you going to high school? I'm going to start my freshman year as well. There's an orientation coming up but I don't have plans to go there because who's going to take me there first of all. I'm afraid I'm not going to make any friends, as high schoolers are picky about friends.

Yeah, I'm going to High School. All my friends went to another school. :cry:

I know how you feel. My friends are going to other high schools as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2007, 03:34:41 PM

I'll be in my second year of high school this year. I have never really had much friends because I am a shy person.

I also hate rap music. What's so good about it? All I hear is just people swearing and saying random useless things.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 03:37:03 PM

There is only one high school in my district, so none of my friends will be going to other schools :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 04:06:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 03:37:03 PM

There is only one high school in my district, so none of my friends will be going to other schools :D :P

You must be in a small district...or else that school must be overcrowded.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 06:34:34 PM

Nope, its a pretty big district. and its a big school. the Jr High schools are way overcrowded..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2007, 08:05:44 PM

My school is big, but is overcrowded. It's so crowded that beginning this year 11th graders can not park on the school parking lot anymore. Now when I am able to drive, how am I suppose to get to school if I can't park on the lot? Take the stupid overcrowded bus? Why can't they just expanded the parking lot of build a parking garage?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2007, 08:17:42 PM

I can't breathe well right now. The air is too humid and thick. There's air conditioning here at my grandparents shore house, but all they have are those crappy window units.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 08:40:41 PM

I think the drinking age should be lowered to 18 again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 09:02:48 PM

Welcome aboard to our newest member, Logica!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2007, 09:14:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 09:02:48 PM

Welcome aboard to our newest member, Logica!!  8)

Welcome, Logica! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 16, 2007, 09:14:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 09:02:48 PM

Welcome aboard to our newest member, Logica!!  8)

Gary's like one a dem Walmart greeters :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 09:15:42 PM

Yes, except he actually knows the people's names :D

I hate wal-mart >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 09:16:01 PM

LOL. Logica sounds like it ought to be the name of a Ryan Farish tune.  :D

Just a random funny observation.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 09:16:24 PM

Yeah, it kinda does!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 09:16:43 PM

I jsut think that its the right thing to do. Most admins don't do it, and I think that's a shame. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 16, 2007, 09:28:59 PM

Welcome, Logica. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 09:33:16 PM

Im getting a new weather station. :yes: I was going to get an iPod, but i decided to upgrade my wx station :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 10:09:11 PM

Hello Logica! Sounds like a perfect Ryan Farish tune.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2007, 10:24:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 09:33:16 PM

Im getting a new weather station. :yes: I was going to get an iPod, but i decided to upgrade my wx station :)

That's like saying "I was going to get a new computer, but I decided to make me a sandwich.". :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 10:33:04 PM

Well Gary and everyone else, i guess it's time now for me to sleep. Bye Bye. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 10:41:48 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 16, 2007, 10:24:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 09:33:16 PM

Im getting a new weather station. :yes: I was going to get an iPod, but i decided to upgrade my wx station :)

That's like saying "I was going to get a new computer, but I decided to make me a sandwich.". :P :D

lol yeah. but im getting an iPod for christmas, so its all good B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 10:49:12 PM

I have an ipod nano as part of an graduation present. It has a lot of TWC songs on it. If I lost it and you found it, let's say you'll never want to give my iPOD back! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 10:50:26 PM

Mine is ONLY twc songs. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 10:51:16 PM

I have only 2 non TWC songs, Glamorous-Fergie and Hips Don't Lie-Shakira.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 10:57:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 10:50:26 PM

Mine is ONLY twc songs. :D

What songs do you have in your ipod?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 11:01:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 10:57:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 10:50:26 PM

Mine is ONLY twc songs. :D

What songs do you have in your ipod?

Must I list them all??! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 11:02:15 PM

I could never list all the songs on my ipod! it would take forever!! :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 11:03:11 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 11:01:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 10:57:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 10:50:26 PM

Mine is ONLY twc songs. :D

What songs do you have in your ipod?

Must I list them all??! :o

You can PM me . And I'll PM you the list of songs I have. Not that many around 40 songs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 11:04:09 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 11:03:11 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 11:01:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 16, 2007, 10:57:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 10:50:26 PM

Mine is ONLY twc songs. :D

What songs do you have in your ipod?

Must I list them all??! :o

You can PM me . And I'll PM you the list of songs I have. Not that many around 40 songs.

I don't even think they'll all fit on a PM!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 11:05:44 PM

How many songs are in your ipOD?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2007, 11:08:48 PM

I don't know the exact number, but I'll tell you it's over 200.

During the last LOT8's, Latin Love by Justin Hayes played and the bass was awesome!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 11:20:40 PM

Yikes! That's a lot. But I still like to know some of the songs. I'll list the songs I have:

Title-Artist-CD

7th-Fred Gross-Georgia Peach
Blessed and On Top-Johnny Menzano-Thubs Up!!
Breath In-7and5-In A Moment's Time
Breath of Life-Ryan Farish-Daydreamer
Celbrate Godd Time-Kool and the Gang
Could We Fall In Love-Craig Chaquico-Shadow and Light
Dancing Queen-ABBA-ABBA Generation
Dirty South-William Green-Green Valley
Don't Knock Me-Steve Glotzer-?
Get Right-Keyan Williams-Art of Living
Glamorous-Fergie-Dutchess
God Moving Over the Face of the Waters-Moby-Songs 1993-1998
Going With the Grain-Ron Fattorusso-Up All Night
The Groove Factor-Ryan Farish-Daydreamer
Hampton Blvd-Ryan Farish-In The Day
Hips Don't Lie-Shakira-Hips Don't Lie
Glamorous Instrumental-Fergie-?
Its The Time to Disco-Kal ho Naa Ho-?
Lanai-Hiroshima-Little Tokyo
Milatinos-Mikael-In Ya Pocket
Move Ya Body-Nina Sky-Nina Sky
Native Tongue-Craig Chaquico-Panorama
Peace With Myself-Nestor Torres-Dances, Prayers, Meditations
Run Like Hell-Pink Floyd-Delicate Sound of Thunder
Rushing-Moby-Play
The Seduction-Dave Sandborn-Love Songs
Spanish Girl-Rippingtons-Wild Card
Sunday-Moby-Play: B Sides
Together Again-Dave Koz-The Dance
Vesper-Operant-Encoded
Walk With Me-Steve Glotzer-?
Waterdrops-Ryan Farish-In The Day
Whenever,Wherever-Shakira-Laundry Service
Winged Mammal Theme-REM-Drive
Yeah-Usher-Yeah

That's All I can think of.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2007, 11:22:37 PM

good night, Gary!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2007, 11:26:18 PM

Good night!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 12:04:41 AM

I think I'm gonna go to bed and watch the lightning. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2007, 12:06:22 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 12:04:41 AM

I think I'm gonna go to bed and watch the lightning. ^_^

Your bed is outside?!? :o


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 17, 2007, 12:49:45 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 16, 2007, 09:15:42 PM

I hate wal-mart >:(

So do I. Their prices may be low, but they are overstocked (at least the ones in my area) and too crowded. K-Mart and Target are much better stores than Wal-Mart, though they are building more and more Wal-Marts here. :glare:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 12:51:59 AM

I hate Wal-Mart because (at least around here) the stores are cluttered with pallets of stuff to be stocked, at all times of day. Stock isn't supposed to be on the floor until the store is closed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 10:00:12 AM

I hate Wal-mart for other reasons (which i would not be appropriate to discuss here).

I am woken up! HELLLO!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 10:54:45 AM

Good morning, everyone!!!

I hate Walmart as well because even thought the stores are huge, they overstock too many items and the quality is considered cheap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 11:49:26 AM

I feel bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 12:00:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 11:49:26 AM

I feel bad.

UGH!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:01:23 PM

Yes, that pretty much sums it UWPfd
th

hgg
hygpoiyucv

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 12:02:13 PM

iH, 3002G!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:02:42 PM

Don't do that...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 12:04:02 PM

It's Hi G2003! backwards. Sheesh, kids these days are getting less and less fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2007, 12:06:32 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 12:04:02 PM

It's Hi G2003! backwards. Sheesh, kids these days are getting less and less fun.

Hi G2003! backwards would be "!3002G iH". :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 12:07:39 PM

Whoops! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:11:14 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 12:04:02 PM

It's Hi G2003! backwards. Sheesh, kids these days are getting less and less fun.

No, im just not in a good mood.

I lost all of my Uniball 207s!!!!!!!!! :cry2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 12:12:56 PM

Aren't Uniballs pens that can protect against checkbook fraud.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:19:47 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 12:12:56 PM

Aren't Uniballs pens that can protect against checkbook fraud.

Yes. I bought 30 of them, now i cant find any!  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2007, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:19:47 PM

Yes. I bought 30 of them, now i cant find any!  >:(

Something tells me you're not very organized. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 12:24:06 PM

You should have at least 1 by now. Did you check under the cabinets, drawers, and desk Gil?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:28:39 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 17, 2007, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:19:47 PM

Yes. I bought 30 of them, now i cant find any!  >:(

Something tells me you're not very organized. :D

No

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 12:24:06 PM

You should have at least 1 by now. Did you check under the cabinets, drawers, and desk Gil?

Yes

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 12:31:33 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 17, 2007, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:19:47 PM

Yes. I bought 30 of them, now i cant find any!  >:(

Something tells me you're not very organized. :D

What on earth made you think that?  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:35:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 12:31:33 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 17, 2007, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:19:47 PM

Yes. I bought 30 of them, now i cant find any!  >:(

Something tells me you're not very organized. :D

What on earth made you think that?  :D :rofl2:

But its true?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 12:36:23 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:35:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 12:31:33 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 17, 2007, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:19:47 PM

Yes. I bought 30 of them, now i cant find any!  >:(

Something tells me you're not very organized. :D

What on earth made you think that?  :D :rofl2:

But its true?

I don't recall saying it wasn't.... :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 12:36:41 PM

I'm sorry. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:02:18 PM

I'm cleaning my room right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:03:48 PM

I clean my room once a month, and its still dirty.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:04:49 PM

Everything is important in my room. Even the dead bird, Tweeter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:06:00 PM

You have a dead bird in your room??? :x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:07:09 PM

I have only seen two types of WeatherSTARs (at least that I remember well). Satellite and Intellistar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:07:37 PM

I remember the XL v2. IMO, that was the best WeatherSTAR and version, period.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:08:18 PM

Don't know. I think? Miranda found a dead bird in Drake's car. Here was the scene in Drale & Josh goes to Hollywood:

Miranda: Why is your car full of junk?
Drake:Because everyhing is important
Miranda: Yeah, like this dead bird
Drake: Oh, Tweeter died?
Miranda: You think, boob!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:09:19 PM

When I started watching TWC "excessivly", we already had an intellistar.:(

I wish I could get to see the XL V3 before they all get upgraded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:10:06 PM

California had an XL v3? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:11:26 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:10:06 PM

California had an XL v3? :huh:

I wish!!! It probably doesn't, considering it's the most populated state. I'm not just trying to find an XL. A 4000 or a Jr would be just as great!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:12:08 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:09:19 PM

When I started watching TWC "excessivly", we already had an intellistar.:(

I wish I could get to see the XL V3 before they all get upgraded.

\I started in the XL v2.

I;ve seen every STAR in person except the 3000/Jr

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:13:21 PM

There probably aren't many of the older STARs on the west coast. All of them seem to be East of the rockies. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:15:03 PM

Yeah I wonder why? The west coast is the least populated. Most of Xl's and 4000's are found in the Midwest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:15:26 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:15:03 PM

Yeah I wonder why? The west coast is the least populated. Most of Xl's and 4000's are found in the Midwest.

Cause the midwest is rural.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:16:25 PM

So is the West, especially Wyoming, New Mexico, Idaho and Montana. There should be at least 1 non-is in those states.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:16:46 PM

I wonder if those places even cary TWC..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:17:15 PM

Every cable company has to carry TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:17:39 PM

I bet if I didn't have Comcast, I'd have an older STAR. The little town I live in is not totally rural, but it's not over populated either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 01:22:49 PM

Most of the smaller cable companies carry older STARs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:25:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:22:49 PM

Most of the smaller cable companies carry older STARs.

Do you mean like Cox Communications?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 01:26:08 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:17:15 PM

Every cable company has to carry TWC.

No they don't. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:50:04 PM

What's the second most common WeatherSTAR?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 17, 2007, 01:54:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 17, 2007, 12:22:52 PM

Something tells me you're not very organized. :D

I'm sure Gil is nowhere as unorganized as my dad. You should see his shed and his work room, where he stores all his tools and everything. It's a disaster in there. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2007, 02:00:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:25:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:22:49 PM

Most of the smaller cable companies carry older STARs.

Do you mean like Cox Communications?

Cox is NOT a small cable company. ;) It's the 4th largest cable TV provider in the US.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 02:02:58 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 17, 2007, 02:00:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 01:25:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:22:49 PM

Most of the smaller cable companies carry older STARs.

Do you mean like Cox Communications?

Cox is NOT a small cable company. ;) It's the 4th largest cable TV provider in the US.

It's the only other cable company in my area. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 17, 2007, 03:44:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 01:17:15 PM

Every cable company has to carry TWC.

No they dont.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 03:48:29 PM

Kyle is right. No cable company is under any obligation to carry any particular channel. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 04:15:54 PM

Hey i'm the one who said it first :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 04:20:52 PM

I didn't see your response.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 04:24:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 04:20:52 PM

I didn't see your response.  :D

Its on the other page i think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 04:25:09 PM

So in September of this year, will all the other STARs except for the IS be replaced?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 04:26:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 04:25:09 PM

So in September of this year, will all the other STARs except for the IS be replaced?

NO. where did you get that from?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 04:28:42 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 04:26:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 04:25:09 PM

So in September of this year, will all the other STARs except for the IS be replaced?

NO. where did you get that from?

I heard from that from various different places. Clearly it isn't true.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 04:29:30 PM

No, that is not true.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 04:31:38 PM

So it will be just like any other relaunch from the past?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 04:43:25 PM

Yup pretty much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 04:44:30 PM

And the new STAR comes out in September or 2008?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 04:44:59 PM

Yup that's what i heard.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 04:58:31 PM

2008 i think. thats when its going HD. I can't wait to see it! Its times like this where im so thankful to have HD!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2007, 05:19:12 PM

I couldn't careless one way or the other. I don't watch TWC much now, and I certainly wouldn't watch it more if I had HD. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 05:49:24 PM

I might, just to see the HD STAR, especially if its better than the IntelliSTAR now, or the future IntelliSTAR.

I love HD :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 17, 2007, 05:57:50 PM

When TWC goes HD, I'll have the equipment to capture it in all it's full HD glory. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 17, 2007, 05:59:26 PM

I thought you only had Basic cable?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 17, 2007, 06:34:09 PM

On WTBS Atlanta, a scroll just came across the screen for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning from the NWS.. Woo!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 06:35:43 PM

We're starting to get thunder and lightning here!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 17, 2007, 06:53:29 PM

Here's a video of the scroll:
http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/WTBS_Scroll.wmv

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 08:52:23 PM

Does anyone have Verizon cable? How is the STAR system?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 17, 2007, 09:13:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 08:52:23 PM

Does anyone have Verizon cable? How is the STAR system?

They most likely have the IntelliStar. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 09:20:48 PM

Blah. I'll take anything EXCEPT an INTELLISTAR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 17, 2007, 09:24:18 PM

I don't mind the IntelliStar. While the XL is much better, I still like the IntelliStar better than the 4000 and Junior.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 09:26:56 PM

I'd kill for an XL, 4000 or Jr!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 09:27:59 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2007, 09:26:56 PM

I'd kill for an XL, 4000 or Jr!

Same!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2007, 09:53:53 PM

Bye Bye! Time to sleep! :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 17, 2007, 10:04:33 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 17, 2007, 09:53:53 PM

Bye Bye! Time to sleep! :D 8)

Goodnight. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 18, 2007, 08:49:22 AM

Good morning. :)

It's a nice morning. Temperature is 68 and dewpoint is 48. Just last night the dewpoint was 73. I'm suprised it went down that fast. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 18, 2007, 10:38:58 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 18, 2007, 08:49:22 AM

It's a nice morning. Temperature is 68 and dewpoint is 48. Just last night the dewpoint was 73. I'm suprised it went down that fast. :o

That's freezing! :o


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2007, 11:39:04 AM

Good morning! :D 8). I woke up to 59 degrees in the morning! Frigid! I think fall kicked in a bit too early.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 18, 2007, 05:44:19 PM

I've been having problems with that Lutariano guy from youtube. I'm sick of him flooding my videos with rude comments in spanish or butting in when I ask a question.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 18, 2007, 07:19:10 PM

Block him. That will prevent him from commenting your videos or contacting you. To do this, go to his profile and under "Connect with Lutariano" click on "block user."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 18, 2007, 07:49:40 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 18, 2007, 07:19:10 PM

Block him. That will prevent him from commenting your videos or contacting you. To do this, go to his profile and under "Connect with Lutariano" click on "block user."

Thanks for that information. I'll do that right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2007, 09:26:11 PM

I believe Lutariano is the backup account for Felipe. The profile says Chile and has a bunch of TWC videos stolen, so it must be Felipe's "Spanish" account. What a loser Felipe is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2007, 09:58:26 PM

Good night!! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2007, 11:08:19 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 18, 2007, 09:26:11 PM

I believe Lutariano is the backup account for Felipe. The profile says Chile and has a bunch of TWC videos stolen, so it must be Felipe's "Spanish" account. What a loser Felipe is.

I've already said that I don't belive Lutriano is Felipe. First of all, Felipe has never used Spanish at ANY time on any message board he's been a member of. So the use of Spanish would be out of character for him. Second, opening a second account and posting videos with it, at the same time your posting videos with your first acccount, would be a bit unusual for anyone, even Felipe. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 18, 2007, 11:20:20 PM

Looking around, Lutariano has gotten into fights with other people, like Intelliguy and Chris92777.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2007, 11:20:49 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 18, 2007, 11:20:20 PM

Looking around, Lutariano has gotten into fights with other people, like Intelliguy and Chris92777.

and you know what, they all instigated it. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 18, 2007, 11:36:08 PM

Umm, take Felipes original account IP address (We can see it in the Online List, Gary) and see if its the same (or similar) to the account in question..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 18, 2007, 11:51:57 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 18, 2007, 11:36:08 PM

Umm, take Felipes original account IP address (We can see it in the Online List, Gary) and see if its the same (or similar) to the account in question..

We are talking about YouTube accounts, not forum accounts. Unless I'm missing something here, we can't see the IPs of YouTube users. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 18, 2007, 11:55:37 PM

Well, Felipe owned the ReyDDD account and he did write in Spanish in some of his videos, so it is a possibility that Felipe owns the Lutariano account too. Plus, it says he lives in Chile, which IIRC is where Felipe lives.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 12:09:59 AM

You don't think Felipe is the only person living in Chile, do you? And no, Felipe did not own the ReyDDD account.

Yes Kyle, we're talking about YouTube accounts, not accoutns here. Again, did you really think i was that stupid?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 12:15:21 AM

I seriously doubt this guy is Felipe. Felipe is extremely kind to me. This Lutariano guy is just plane rude.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 12:18:06 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 12:15:21 AM

I seriously doubt this guy is Felipe. Felipe is extremely kind to me. This Lutariano guy is just plane rude.

Felipe is generally plain rude as well, so thats not a good indication either. Felipe's only kind when he's trying to sucker oyu. In fact, his membership here was rude. I think he only wanted to register to try and sell his cd's. I have yet to get any of the "rare" contributions he promised me, nor have I seen him since he posted that thread. You KNOW thats unusual.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 12:20:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 12:18:06 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 12:15:21 AM

I seriously doubt this guy is Felipe. Felipe is extremely kind to me. This Lutariano guy is just plane rude.

Felipe is generally plain rude as well, so thats not a good indication either. Felipe's only kind when he's trying to sucker oyu. In fact, his membership here was rude. I think he only wanted to register to try and sell his cd's. I have yet to get any of the "rare" contributions he promised me, nor have I seen him since he posted that thread. You KNOW thats unusual.

But I have yet to see him post rude remarks in spanish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 12:39:31 AM

Fine. That's more proof that he's not Lutriano.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 10:08:26 AM

On whose YouTube videos did Lutariano put rude Spanish comments on?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 10:24:03 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 10:08:26 AM

On whose YouTube videos did Lutariano put rude Spanish comments on?

Just look around. He's everywhere! I deleted the comments he put on my videos, however.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 10:49:12 AM

It looks like he only comments when instigated. I don't see anywhere where he went in and started saying bad things completley unprovoked. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 10:57:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 10:49:12 AM

It looks like he only comments when instigated. I don't see anywhere where he went in and started saying bad things completley unprovoked. :no:

I simply asked a question about weatherscan, and he starts posting bad stuff about me in spanish. And it wasn't even in his video!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 11:02:40 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 10:57:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 10:49:12 AM

It looks like he only comments when instigated. I don't see anywhere where he went in and started saying bad things completley unprovoked. :no:

I simply asked a question about weatherscan, and he starts posting bad stuff about me in spanish. And it wasn't even in his video!

Are you fluent in Spanish?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 11:07:20 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 11:02:40 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 10:57:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 10:49:12 AM

It looks like he only comments when instigated. I don't see anywhere where he went in and started saying bad things completley unprovoked. :no:

I simply asked a question about weatherscan, and he starts posting bad stuff about me in spanish. And it wasn't even in his video!

Are you fluent in Spanish?

I know a little bit, since nearly everyone on my Mom's side of the family speaks spanish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 11:08:11 AM

I was just about to ask that. Derek would have to know Spanish in order to understand what the Lutariano guy said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 11:12:43 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 11:08:11 AM

I was just about to ask that. Derek would have to know Spanish in order to understand what the Lutariano guy said.

I understood some of the bad words he said. I've also asked my Mom about it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 11:18:24 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 11:12:43 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 11:08:11 AM

I was just about to ask that. Derek would have to know Spanish in order to understand what the Lutariano guy said.

I understood some of the bad words he said. I've also asked my Mom about it. :P

:rofl2: Your name doesn't sound Spanish. Yours sounds kind of Norweigen/Scandinavian.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 11:19:47 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 11:18:24 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 11:12:43 AM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 11:08:11 AM

I was just about to ask that. Derek would have to know Spanish in order to understand what the Lutariano guy said.

I understood some of the bad words he said. I've also asked my Mom about it. :P

:rofl2: Your name doesn't sound Spanish. Yours sounds kind of Norweigen/Scandinavian.

Neither does my Mom's name, yet she still speaks spanish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 11:20:44 AM

Do you speak another language besides English?

I speak Bengali, which is an Indian language.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 19, 2007, 11:43:06 AM

Not me. I can speak only English.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 11:44:49 AM

I speak Spanish (though I don't know any of the bad words  :D).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 11:47:28 AM

I'm terrible at my French! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 12:37:02 PM

I've never gotten any Youtube comments from Lutariano.  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 12:38:32 PM

Neither do I and hope not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 19, 2007, 12:38:39 PM

I've had comments by him, but never any negative ones. He won't be able to comment my videos anymore because I blocked him. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 12:39:28 PM

I blocked him and Felipe. Can't YouTube ban them?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 12:44:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 12:39:28 PM

I blocked him and Felipe. Can't YouTube ban them?

Not unless they've done something really bad.

Lutariano actually edits other people's videos before he posts them. He reposted CriminalCola's video of the alien song with some spanish guy talking. His worst offense is probably taking screencaps of other people's intellistars, and posting them on youtube, without permission.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: Hurricane Dean Discussion

ENTRAL PRESSURES HAVE BEEN SLOWLY
RISING...THE EYE DIAMETER HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 12
HOURS...AND THE RECONNAISSANCE DATA INDICATE A CONCENTRIC EYEWALL
STRUCTURE.

That's right!! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 01:08:41 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: Hurricane Dean Discussion

ENTRAL PRESSURES HAVE BEEN SLOWLY
RISING...THE EYE DIAMETER HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 12
HOURS...AND THE RECONNAISSANCE DATA INDICATE A CONCENTRIC EYEWALL
STRUCTURE.

That's right!! :P

Wow. :o
Bye Bye!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 01:16:00 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: Hurricane Dean Discussion

ENTRAL PRESSURES HAVE BEEN SLOWLY
RISING...THE EYE DIAMETER HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 12
HOURS...AND THE RECONNAISSANCE DATA INDICATE A CONCENTRIC EYEWALL
STRUCTURE.

That's right!! :P

Dan, what are you doing in that storm? :unsure:


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 19, 2007, 01:46:58 PM

Felipe and Lutariano need a life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 02:09:29 PM

They are all felipe. I've gotten several comments on videos, nothing bad, just stupid. I deleted them.

I'm confused why Felipe likes TWC. They don't even have TWC in Chile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 19, 2007, 01:16:00 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: Hurricane Dean Discussion

ENTRAL PRESSURES HAVE BEEN SLOWLY
RISING...THE EYE DIAMETER HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST 12
HOURS...AND THE RECONNAISSANCE DATA INDICATE A CONCENTRIC EYEWALL
STRUCTURE.

That's right!! :P

Dan, what are you doing in that storm? :unsure:


:P

Oh ya know....looked like a good place to unwind and have a picnic :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 04:42:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 19, 2007, 04:20:54 PM

Oh ya know....looked like a good place to unwind and have a picnic :)

Yep, definitely a great place to be! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 04:59:00 PM

My brother is at college now :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 05:09:22 PM

I go back to school tomorrow.

Where did summer go?!?!? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 05:34:39 PM

Hmm...where do days go once they go by? sometime i always wonder. Does time recycle itself?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 19, 2007, 05:54:24 PM

I still got about 2 1/2 weeks of summer left.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 06:18:38 PM

i go back to school on Tuesday. We always start on Tuesdays.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 06:26:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 06:18:38 PM

i go back to school on Tuesday. We always start on Tuesdays.

Why? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 19, 2007, 06:30:30 PM

School Starts a week from today  :(...this summer just flew by.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 06:31:36 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 19, 2007, 06:30:30 PM

School Starts a week from today  :(...this summer just flew by.  :o

You start on a Sunday? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:04:00 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 19, 2007, 06:26:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 06:18:38 PM

i go back to school on Tuesday. We always start on Tuesdays.

Why? :unsure:

How should I know? Call them and ask.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 07:17:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:04:00 PM

How should I know? Call them and ask.

Why don't you call them? Oh, wait, you can't, because they'll just do this:

School: <insert name of your school>. How may we help you?
Gil: Hello. I'm Gil Ra-
*school hangs up phone*

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:19:06 PM

But thats crazy! They don't even know me!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 07:19:49 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:19:06 PM

But thats crazy! They don't even know me!!!

Of course they know you... ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:21:13 PM

Sure, they have my social security number and my home phone number, but they don't KNOW me...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 07:31:15 PM

Welcome to our newest member, waynesburg95! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:48:38 PM

My name is Jason!!! :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 07:50:27 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:48:38 PM

My name is Jason!!! :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:

Your name is Gil. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:51:13 PM

I wish my name was Bill :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 07:56:51 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 19, 2007, 07:17:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:04:00 PM

How should I know? Call them and ask.

Why don't you call them? Oh, wait, you can't, because they'll just do this:

School: <insert name of your school>. How may we help you?
Gil: Hello. I'm Gil Ra-
*school hangs up phone*

:P

ROFL! :rofl2:

BTW, what happened to Jason? I haven't seen him on TWCC or here in about 2 months.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 07:59:45 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 07:56:51 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 19, 2007, 07:17:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 07:04:00 PM

How should I know? Call them and ask.

Why don't you call them? Oh, wait, you can't, because they'll just do this:

School: <insert name of your school>. How may we help you?
Gil: Hello. I'm Gil Ra-
*school hangs up phone*

:P

ROFL! :rofl2:

BTW, what happened to Jason? I haven't seen him on TWCC or here in about 2 months.

He got in a lot of trouble with his parents because they didn't know he was part of 15 forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:00:20 PM

Gosh, what happened to Jason then? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 08:02:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 08:00:20 PM

Gosh, what happened to Jason then? :o

I guess his parents banned him from all the forums he was part of.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:04:28 PM

At least by parents know. But ever since my frequent computer usage, my grades started to slip. My parent would always tell me "Don't sit on the computer!" WTF? You can't even sit on it. On a chair you can.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 08:05:11 PM

He was also dumb enough to post his password on one forum for all to see. And guess what? It was only 3 letters! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:06:13 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 19, 2007, 08:05:11 PM

He was also dumb enough to post his password on one forum for all to see. And guess what? It was only 3 letters! :rolleyes:

That's really dumb of him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 19, 2007, 08:08:00 PM

I've been using the computer a lot, and it doesn't affect my grades at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:09:21 PM

I hate algebra! And no, I'm not going to post that in the worst subject thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:10:22 PM

Jason was never the brightest bulb in the box...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:11:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:10:22 PM

Jason was never the brightest bulb in the box...

Neither am I! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 08:12:01 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:10:22 PM

Jason was never the brightest bulb in the box...

I think he was the burnt out bulb in the box. :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:12:52 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 08:11:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:10:22 PM

Jason was never the brightest bulb in the box...

Neither am I! :D

We know... :D

I often wondered if Jason even had a brain...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:13:28 PM

Wow Gil, you must really know me :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:13:57 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 08:13:28 PM

Wow Gil, you must really know me :rolleyes:

uhhhh....okay.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:14:37 PM

I'm really bored right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:15:23 PM

I am going to buy a new weather station. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:16:21 PM

I have a green color Sony Vaio

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:16:59 PM

Thats nice. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:17:41 PM

I don't like it. I'd rather have a desktop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:18:29 PM

IMO, desktops are useless. Laptops have all the power of desktops, and they are portable and light-weight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:19:26 PM

My laptop has a 100GB Serial ATA hard drive and 512 MB DDR2 memory.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 08:22:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:18:29 PM

IMO, desktops are useless. Laptops have all the power of desktops, and they are portable and light-weight.

Laptops do not have ALL of the power of desktops. :no: They have lots of power, sure, but not as much as the power as desktops do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:23:02 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 19, 2007, 08:22:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 08:18:29 PM

IMO, desktops are useless. Laptops have all the power of desktops, and they are portable and light-weight.

Laptops do not have ALL of the power of desktops. :no: They have lots of power, sure, but not as much as the power as desktops do.

They are definitely comparable.

I don't like being confined to a desk whenever i want to use a computer. I want to be comfortable :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:24:16 PM

I'm planning to get a desktop for my room. Anyone has suggestions which model is the best and affordable?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 08:24:54 PM

Welcome to our newest memeber, waynesburg!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:25:40 PM

Welcome, waynesburg95!.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 08:25:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 08:24:54 PM

Welcome to our newest memeber, waynesburg!  8)

You're too late. Check the previous 1 or 2 pages. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:26:37 PM

I know. I just felt like posting it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 08:29:17 PM

I'm the head admin so I should still welcome him, even if its hours after you all did.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:37:14 PM

You're lucky you're an administrator, Gary. I wish I was one. I never get anything.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 08:39:54 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 08:37:14 PM

You're lucky you're an administrator, Gary. I wish I was one. I never get anything.  <_<

All people who start forums are administrators. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:41:26 PM

It must be cool to be an admin. You get to boss everyone around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2007, 08:49:26 PM

Good night! :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 09:09:24 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 08:24:16 PM

I'm planning to get a desktop for my room. Anyone has suggestions which model is the best and affordable?

HP has good computers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 09:42:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 19, 2007, 08:41:26 PM

It must be cool to be an admin. You get to boss everyone around.

That isn't true. An admin's job isn't to boss people around. And any that do that are not good administratiors. The job of an admin is simply to enforce the rules of the forum he/she created.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 09:55:33 PM

I'm going to bed now. It's time for that "go to bed at 9 PM, wake up at 5 AM" routine. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 09:56:57 PM

Don't ya just hate that?  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 19, 2007, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 19, 2007, 09:56:57 PM

Don't ya just hate that?  :D :rofl2:

Yep. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 19, 2007, 10:02:38 PM

So yesterday we had a violent wind storm blow through the city, promptly I was called to action to get out with my camera and shoot was what going on.. After about 15 minutes of 50km (Gusts up to 75KM) winds the storm was still keeping strong..

A few minutes before I head in I do a pan of the circle of the neighbourhood Im in to get everyones house in the shot, I then go to do a close up of a tree with really bending branches when *CRASH.. BANG.. SNAP* a flying garbage can landed 2 meters away from me.. The orgin of the can, which you can see in the pan shot of the circle is a good 30 meters away from me, then I turn for 5 seconds and bang its right becide me.. I didnt actually catch the can flying through the air but I got most of its landing..

http://weathervideo.xlphp.net/videos/can.html
Check out the video..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2007, 12:11:55 AM

That video doesn't work for me. :no: I get this error:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 20, 2007, 12:34:03 AM

Just go to the link directly:
http://weathervideo.xlphp.net/videos/can.wmv

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2007, 11:42:04 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 19, 2007, 09:09:24 PM

HP has good computers.

Odd. I was thinking you were going to say that Apple has good computers considering that you are a Mac lover. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 11:45:54 AM

HP is my favorite PC brand, Apple is my favorite Mac brand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 12:16:42 PM

I wonder when we'll hear new music in the local forecast. Play Eddie Reasoner already!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 12:20:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 12:16:42 PM

I wonder when we'll hear new music in the local forecast. Play Eddie Reasoner already!!

I'd say either October or November. But not before then I wouldn't think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 12:23:26 PM

I'm guessing either next month or October. November sounds too late.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 12:44:53 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 12:23:26 PM

I'm guessing either next month or October. November sounds too late.

Yeah, now that I think about it, your right. It won't be next month though, I can guarantee that. Look for it to happen in October.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 12:58:37 PM

Someone said TWc will be doing quarterly playlists until a new music director does his job. When then new music guy acts, then monthly playlists will be seen again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 01:31:38 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 12:58:37 PM

Someone said TWc will be doing quarterly playlists until a new music director does his job. When then new music guy acts, then monthly playlists will be seen again.

Incorrect. TWC is indeed back to quarterly playlists, but not because the music guy isn't doinghis job. The music guy himself decided to switch back to quarterly playlsits.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 01:37:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 01:31:38 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 12:58:37 PM

Someone said TWc will be doing quarterly playlists until a new music director does his job. When then new music guy acts, then monthly playlists will be seen again.

Incorrect. TWC is indeed back to quarterly playlists, but not because the music guy isn't doinghis job. The music guy himself decided to switch back to quarterly playlsits.

Why that's gay!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 01:52:42 PM

I like it. Kinda takes you back to the old days of TWC-the good old days.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 01:58:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 01:52:42 PM

I like it. Kinda takes you back to the old days of TWC-the good old days.  :D

Come to think of it does.

BTW Gary, that was hilarious what you posted on TWCC. I created the thread about what happened to Jason and you said something about the porn section. Lol I laughed for about 5 minutes! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 02:26:05 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 01:58:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 01:52:42 PM

I like it. Kinda takes you back to the old days of TWC-the good old days.  :D

Come to think of it does.

BTW Gary, that was hilarious what you posted on TWCC. I created the thread about what happened to Jason and you said something about the porn section. Lol I laughed for about 5 minutes! :rofl2: :rofl2:

LOL. Yeah it seems like everyone is finding that to be very funny.  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 02:29:54 PM

Boy i cant wait till i come back to TWC Classics :yes: I have lots of catching up to do. I have to gain back my post count.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 02:34:59 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 02:29:54 PM

Boy i cant wait till i come back to TWC Classics :yes: I have lots of catching up to do. I have to gain back my post count.

when are you going to join TWc Classics. You'll be posting crazy. So far Kyle (wxmediafan) has 7800 posts. So you would have to go past 7800.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 02:43:33 PM

Well i had over 8,000 posts. im pretty sure i could get that back easily. As for when im coming back, I have no idea.

Edit: Cool, I made the 200th page!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 02:49:27 PM

Why were you banned? Fights?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 02:55:24 PM

I hope you don't get let back in. Its obvious you haven't changed a bit. Your still the same flamboyant kid you where then. Your still worried about your ost count, just like you were then. Your behavior here has been about the same as it was there. Anyone who comes here from over there can see that you don't act differently. I hope Matt and Tyler have been monitoring your behavior when they come here. Hopefully they know that you've been banned from here many times already, and will consider that fact.

The place is nice and peaceful. I hope they don't ruin it again, by letting someone whose behavior signifies that they shouldn't be back yet. They did the same with Felipe, and sorry to say it, but it ultimately kicked them in the rear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:16:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 02:55:24 PM

I hope you don't get let back in. Its obvious you haven't changed a bit. Your still the same flamboyant kid you where then. Your still worried about your ost count, just like you were then. Your behavior here has been about the same as it was there. Anyone who comes here from over there can see that you don't act differently. I hope Matt and Tyler have been monitoring your behavior when they come here. Hopefully they know that you've been banned from here many times already, and will consider that fact.

The place is nice and peaceful. I hope they don't ruin it again, by letting someone whose behavior signifies that they shouldn't be back yet. They did the same with Felipe, and sorry to say it, but it ultimately kicked them in the rear.

Well i can tell you i'm definitely coming back. :yes: What about you Gary? You've been banned more times than I have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 03:17:30 PM

Gary was banned before? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:18:12 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 03:17:30 PM

Gary was banned before? :huh:

Countless times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 03:19:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:18:12 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 03:17:30 PM

Gary was banned before? :huh:

Countless times.

From what?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:21:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 03:19:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:18:12 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 20, 2007, 03:17:30 PM

Gary was banned before? :huh:

Countless times.

From what?

Several things. Mainly his love of arguing. Though some of them were definitely provoked by Felipe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:22:40 PM

Unlike you I was never banned due to unprovoked actions. I was provoked to do what I had done every time. You need no provocation. You act like a moron just fine on your own.

And your confidence level is falsely high. I have never heard either Tyler or Matt so enthusiastically talk about you coming back. In fact, both have told me at least once that they've no intention of having you back anytime soon.

Thunder, its really none of your business. Had Gil not already brought it up, you wouldn't have been told.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:26:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:22:40 PM

Unlike you I was never banned due to unprovoked actions. I was provoked to do what I had done every time. You need no provocation. You act like a moron just fine on your own.

And your confidence level is falsely high. I have never heard either Tyler or Matt so enthusiastically talk about you coming back. In fact, both have told me at least once that they've no intention of having you back anytime soon.

Thunder, its really none of your business. Had Gil not already brought it up, you wouldn't have been told.

Well I have talked to Matt thats not true. but then again, its none of YOUR business. Even if your provoked, you're still responsible
for your actions.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:31:10 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:26:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:22:40 PM

Unlike you I was never banned due to unprovoked actions. I was provoked to do what I had done every time. You need no provocation. You act like a moron just fine on your own.

And your confidence level is falsely high. I have never heard either Tyler or Matt so enthusiastically talk about you coming back. In fact, both have told me at least once that they've no intention of having you back anytime soon.

Thunder, its really none of your business. Had Gil not already brought it up, you wouldn't have been told.

Well I have talked to Matt thats not true. but then again, its none of YOUR business. Even if your provoked, you're still responsible
for your actions.

Yes, but the other person is also punished for his part. With unprovoked actions, your the only one who gets banned, and there's no one to blame but yourself. Personally, my last couple of bannings I blame on Matt for having brought Felipe back in the first place. Had he not done that, there would have been no problems. No one in their right mine would believe that Felipe has changed, but for some reason Matt believed it enough to give him YET ANOTHER chance. Granted, I let him back here, but thats because he has not ahd a chance yet. AFAIC, everyone gets once chance, even him. Not three dozen chances.

Anywho, I believe you've greatly adjusted anything Matt has told you so that it leans just a little more in your favor then it was intended.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 03:31:42 PM

I have seen Gary provoked sometimes but everyone gets provoked now and then. You just can't say he's the only one who always gets provoked. I've seen you being provoked and being in fights with Gary.I  get provoked as well with your sometimes rude posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:32:35 PM

No, I know what Matt said. I was the one having the conversation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:33:22 PM

And I've had plenty of conversations too. You have a tendency to manipulate things and people in your favor.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:34:02 PM

Err no, i don't think i've done that. Anyways, I definitely will be coming back, but i don't know when as of yet :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:35:08 PM

You can bet I'll be working to make sure that doesn't happen.

And you just did it Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 03:36:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:35:08 PM

You can bet I'll be working to make sure that doesn't happen.

And you just did it Gil.

Gary, theres nothing you can possibly do to make me not come back. its done.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:40:05 PM

We shall see about that my pompous little friend.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 03:43:09 PM

what does pompous mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:52:04 PM

Arrogant, show-offy, that sort of thing.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 03:54:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:52:04 PM

Arrogant, show-offy, that sort of thing.  8)

Matches Gil's description!. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:57:39 PM

Indeed.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:02:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 03:57:39 PM

Indeed.  :D

lol :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:06:23 PM

Good bye, Gary and everyone else! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:12:29 PM

Bye bye! Come back soon!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:17:57 PM

Did Gil get banned?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:18:46 PM

Nope.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:20:57 PM

I wonder why he logged out so sudden.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:21:47 PM

OMG, Mike! I died laughing at your sig! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:24:32 PM

What's so special about his sig?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:25:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:24:32 PM

What's so special about his sig?  :huh:

Take a look at it! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:31:37 PM

I did. But I don't see what's THAT funny about it. And I know a thing or two about funny (you don't jsut make an entire forum roll with laughter by accident :D ).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:32:28 PM

He was imitating a fictional cereal about Ernesto loops...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 20, 2007, 04:33:41 PM

Whoa, the Ernesto Loops thing is MINE   :frantic: lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:36:27 PM

I know that Thunder. I still odn't see the grand humor in it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 04:38:02 PM

Ugh, **sigh** Nevermind.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 20, 2007, 04:56:57 PM

Just got back from my first day of school a few minutes ago. We had to wait FOREVER for the bus to leave the school, which caused me to get home 30 minutes later than I was supposed to. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 05:05:51 PM

Gary, i just want to let you know that theres absolutely nothing you can do that will prevent me for coming back. believe me, i tried
things to stop you from coming back, and it didn't work. I am coming back to TWC Classics whether you like it or not, and i'm going to be
a good member :yes: :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 20, 2007, 05:07:22 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 05:05:51 PM

and i'm going to be a good member :yes: :)

How long will that last, though? <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 05:08:16 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 20, 2007, 05:07:22 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 05:05:51 PM

and i'm going to be a good member :yes: :)

How long will that last, though? <_<

We shall see :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 07:18:06 PM

Tyler has already told me that you ahve almost come to the point of harassing him about it. I have a hunch that Matt feels similarly.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 07:19:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 07:18:06 PM

Tyler has already told me that you ahve almost come to the point of harassing him about it. I have a hunch that Matt feels similarly.  ;)

Tyler is a little  :censored:. I don't even try him. I go straight to Matt :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 07:21:06 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 07:19:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 07:18:06 PM

Tyler has already told me that you ahve almost come to the point of harassing him about it. I have a hunch that Matt feels similarly.  ;)

Tyler is a little  :censored:. I don't even try him. I go straight to Matt :yes:

You know who has the most patience for your  :censored:, I'll give you credit there.

It's funny though how that goes. I applaud Tyler for not taking your  :censored:. Matt needs to stop being so soft and tell you to take a hike, jsut like Tyler did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 07:21:52 PM

Oh yeah, matt can be soft to you but not to me. nice :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 07:23:48 PM

I act civil. AND I LEAVE HIM ALONE. I did not talk to him for almost two years after I was banned. I was banned in late 05, and never once spoke to him until mid 07. You and Felipe, on the other hand like to take the immature route (which you said you didn't do, but I saw through that too) and pester someone at every moment of every day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 20, 2007, 07:24:55 PM

lol i NEVER talk to matt. and by NEVER, I mean that i've only talked to him twice or three times on YIM. For one thing, he's rarely on YIM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 07:29:26 PM

Ok Gil, I beleive that.

Another conversation that is over, or so too will be your membership.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 09:49:53 PM

Felipe is in the forums?? :huh: :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 10:02:56 PM

He joined, posted one thread on the first day he was here, but ahsn't returned since. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2007, 10:11:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 10:02:56 PM

He joined, posted one thread on the first day he was here, but ahsn't returned since. :no:

That's a relief!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 10:56:17 PM

Its definitley a relief for me, because its me who has to take care of this place.  :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 20, 2007, 11:50:42 PM

Hey I had a good weekend.  But today was a bad day.  oh well.


The sun will always come out tomorrow, right :P

I start school Friday.  Sad..but not sad at the same time

UPPERCLASSMEN!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2007, 11:52:12 PM

Holy crap, my computer is degradating! :o :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2007, 12:33:43 AM

I flew back to California today on Frontier airlines. They had little TVs with TWC on them! I'm sure you all can guess what STAR it was.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2007, 01:23:37 AM

When I went to England back in May 2005 and they had TV's, but I don't think TWC was on it (I took British Airways).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2007, 11:59:51 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2007, 12:33:43 AM

I flew back to California today on Frontier airlines. They had little TVs with TWC on them! I'm sure you all can guess what STAR it was.

Did you drive to the Denver airport? Or took a short connecting flight to Denver? I'm curious because I like planes! :) Am I guessing the Satellite intellistar?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2007, 01:33:20 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 21, 2007, 11:59:51 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2007, 12:33:43 AM

I flew back to California today on Frontier airlines. They had little TVs with TWC on them! I'm sure you all can guess what STAR it was.

Did you drive to the Denver airport? Or took a short connecting flight to Denver? I'm curious because I like planes! :) Am I guessing the Satellite intellistar?

Yes, we drove to Denver. And yes I got to enjoy the satellite intellistar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2007, 01:37:40 PM

I wish I had the November 2006 playlist.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 21, 2007, 01:46:23 PM

I'm working as hard as I can to try and get it.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2007, 02:26:38 PM

I want a Clamshell iBook. They look so much cooler than my boring plain-looking dual-USB iBook.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 21, 2007, 02:41:17 PM

Thunder, I've asked around the place and it seems that the Novemeber 06 / December 06 playlist was the same as the October 06 playlist.

Check http://origin.weather.com/aboutus/television/music/?from=footer the October playlist is there..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2007, 02:54:41 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 21, 2007, 02:41:17 PM

Thunder, I've asked around the place and it seems that the Novemeber 06 / December 06 playlist was the same as the October 06 playlist.

Check [url]http://origin.weather.com/aboutus/television/music/?from=footer[/url] the October playlist is there..

That is not true. The december playlist was psted on this site, and it's totally different from the October playlist. The November playlist featured Jacob Archer, which isn't on the October or the December playlists.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 21, 2007, 04:05:12 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2007, 02:54:41 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 21, 2007, 02:41:17 PM

Thunder, I've asked around the place and it seems that the Novemeber 06 / December 06 playlist was the same as the October 06 playlist.

Check [url]http://origin.weather.com/aboutus/television/music/?from=footer[/url] the October playlist is there..

That is not true. The december playlist was psted on this site, and it's totally different from the October playlist. The November playlist featured Jacob Archer, which isn't on the October or the December playlists.

Take it easy sport.. I said thats what the general consensus is.. Didnt say it was 100% the truth.. But it sorta makes sense since no one can come up with a list.. Ill make another call, see what I can find..  :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 21, 2007, 04:49:00 PM

I used to have a clamshell iBook. Sold it on ebay for $100.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2007, 04:54:03 PM

The November 2006 playlist is different. I swear. Jacob Archer's music, as Derek stated, was only in that playlist.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2007, 05:11:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 21, 2007, 04:49:00 PM

I used to have a clamshell iBook. Sold it on ebay for $100.

Yah, I remember you having the first model. I think it was the blue one (?)

I want the 466 MHz "special edition" one. I saw one on eBay in good condition and reasonable price.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 21, 2007, 05:25:00 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 21, 2007, 05:11:36 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 21, 2007, 04:49:00 PM

I used to have a clamshell iBook. Sold it on ebay for $100.

Yah, I remember you having the first model. I think it was the blue one (?)

I want the 466 MHz "special edition" one. I saw one on eBay in good condition and reasonable price.

Yup

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 21, 2007, 06:05:17 PM

Clamshell iBooks are nice, but they're slow. The screen is restricted to no higher than 800x600 on them, so you don't get a lot of screen space (especially if you're planning to install OS X on it). :no:

My computer was making this strange noise earlier. It sounded like the fans were running on high speed or something. Could that be what was causing that noise? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 21, 2007, 06:14:22 PM

It may be 800x600, but it looks right on the computer. they aren't THAT slow. it depends what speed you get.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 21, 2007, 07:08:14 PM

Thunder, I called today and left a message with my aud. rep. regarding the Nov, and Dec 06 playlists.. I should have something tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 21, 2007, 10:08:16 PM

Welcome to our newest member, rughtster. For those who were at the old TWC Today forum, he should be a familiar face.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 21, 2007, 11:06:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2007, 04:31:37 PM

I did. But I don't see what's THAT funny about it. And I know a thing or two about funny (you don't jsut make an entire forum roll with laughter by accident :D ).

I'm funny!  Actually, I'm Gil. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 21, 2007, 11:08:53 PM

Gil, you're NOT coming back to TWCC.  As far as I see it, the administrators at TWCC learned from Gary's situation, thereby building a tolerance AGAINST you.  So stop saying that you're situation is exactly like Gary's, Mr. Robot <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2007, 01:53:20 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 21, 2007, 06:05:17 PM

My computer was making this strange noise earlier. It sounded like the fans were running on high speed or something. Could that be what was causing that noise? :unsure:

My PC always makes weird random noises. I have no idea why.

I've seen Clamshell iBooks in person not so long ago and they don't seem that bad as far as screen resolution goes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 07:23:42 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 21, 2007, 11:08:53 PM

Gil, you're NOT coming back to TWCC.  As far as I see it, the administrators at TWCC learned from Gary's situation, thereby building a tolerance AGAINST you.  So stop saying that you're situation is exactly like Gary's, Mr. Robot <_<

Then you are il-informed :yes:

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 22, 2007, 01:53:20 AM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 21, 2007, 06:05:17 PM

My computer was making this strange noise earlier. It sounded like the fans were running on high speed or something. Could that be what was causing that noise? :unsure:

My PC always makes weird random noises. I have no idea why.

I've seen Clamshell iBooks in person not so long ago and they don't seem that bad as far as screen resolution goes.

Yeah, their resolution certainly doesn't look bad on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 22, 2007, 07:26:27 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 07:23:42 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 21, 2007, 11:08:53 PM

Gil, you're NOT coming back to TWCC.  As far as I see it, the administrators at TWCC learned from Gary's situation, thereby building a tolerance AGAINST you.  So stop saying that you're situation is exactly like Gary's, Mr. Robot <_<

Then you are il-informed :yes:

No he's not, Gil. It's true. Stop thinking that Matt will let you on TWCC very soon (if he ever does, it won't be ANYTIME soon). If he does, it will be a very big mistake. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 07:31:33 AM

Im the one who actually talked to Matt. Again, its going to happen. just not now. And no, its not a mistake. i can be good :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 22, 2007, 09:07:41 AM

wasn't this discussion to end a few pages back?

Quote

Ok Gil, I beleive that.

Another conversation that is over, or so too will be your membership.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 10:29:38 AM

Yes it was. But just for the record, Gil you are not comnig back. I've spoken to Matt about, and he assures me that its jsut not true.

Now, end of conversation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 12:24:33 PM

I can't imagine how TWCC will be if Gil comes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 12:26:23 PM

I wouldn't worry about that.

Again, the conversation is OVER. Please drop it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 12:27:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 12:26:23 PM

I wouldn't worry about that.

Again, the conversation is OVER. Please drop it.

OK.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 12:28:35 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:27:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 12:26:23 PM

I wouldn't worry about that.

Again, the conversation is OVER. Please drop it.

OK.  8)

Thank you.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 12:29:47 PM

I can't wait for tomorrow! :dance

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 12:34:49 PM

Why? What's tomorrow?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 12:34:49 PM

Why? What's tomorrow?  :huh:

My cousin from Phoenix is coming!! Omg

And I just found out that the November 2006 playlist in addition to Jacob Archer, had Pink Floyd's tune "One of These Days" played which wasn't on October or December. The scanned December 2006 playlist was a terrible selection of "best-of" music and the October playlist is completely different. I dunno why TWC would combine October/November/December?

Check out this funny video o YouTube. It's a bit old from September 2006 but it's about a weatherman who got scared by a cockroach. It was captured on air as well. You might've seen it but check it out at least.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XFaCofMn7FM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:21:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

And I just found out that the November 2006 playlist in addition to Jacob Archer, had Pink Floyd's tune "One of These Days" played which wasn't on October or December. The scanned December 2006 playlist was a terrible selection of "best-of" music and the October playlist is completely different. I dunno why TWC would combine October/November/December?

Hmm, I'm rather confused.. Do you still want the playlist or did you figure it out?

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

Check out this funny video o YouTube. It's a bit old from September 2006 but it's about a weatherman who got scared by a cockroach. It was captured on air as well. You might've seen it but check it out at least.

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XFaCofMn7FM[/url]

lmao, I saw that a while ago.. hillarious :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 01:34:05 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:21:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

And I just found out that the November 2006 playlist in addition to Jacob Archer, had Pink Floyd's tune "One of These Days" played which wasn't on October or December. The scanned December 2006 playlist was a terrible selection of "best-of" music and the October playlist is completely different. I dunno why TWC would combine October/November/December?

Hmm, I'm rather confused.. Do you still want the playlist or did you figure it out?

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

Check out this funny video o YouTube. It's a bit old from September 2006 but it's about a weatherman who got scared by a cockroach. It was captured on air as well. You might've seen it but check it out at least.

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XFaCofMn7FM[/url]

lmao, I saw that a while ago.. hillarious :P

Yes I do want the playlist. If you have the November 2006 playlist then I'll take it. Do you also have the actual October 2006 playlist? I need the scanned playlist because I need to check which songs were played primetime/daytime and the time in/out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:46:40 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 01:34:05 PM

Yes I do want the playlist. If you have the November 2006 playlist then I'll take it. Do you also have the actual October 2006 playlist? I need the scanned playlist because I need to check which songs were played primetime/daytime and the time in/out.

Hmm, a scan might be difficult.. Can I just get you a text version.. I wont be in Atlanta for another 2 weeks and even then it might be hard.. No one can seem to find the list.. at least the people that Im alloud to talk with, I sent an emal to the head of PR last night so I expect him to call me today. Ither to help me with the playlist, or yell at me  :frantic: Ill let you know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 01:49:07 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:46:40 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 01:34:05 PM

Yes I do want the playlist. If you have the November 2006 playlist then I'll take it. Do you also have the actual October 2006 playlist? I need the scanned playlist because I need to check which songs were played primetime/daytime and the time in/out.

Hmm, a scan might be difficult.. Can I just get you a text version.. I wont be in Atlanta for another 2 weeks and even then it might be hard.. No one can seem to find the list.. at least the people that Im alloud to talk with, I sent an emal to the head of PR last night so I expect him to call me today. Ither to help me with the playlist, or yell at me  :frantic: Ill let you know.

Which playlist are you giving the text version? If its October, then text might be more difficult for you b/c you'll have to type in Daytime/Primetime and the time in/ou, which is what I'm looking for.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2007, 01:49:44 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

Check out this funny video o YouTube. It's a bit old from September 2006 but it's about a weatherman who got scared by a cockroach. It was captured on air as well. You might've seen it but check it out at least.

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XFaCofMn7FM[/url]

lol, I saw that a while ago. They actually use part of that clip once in a morning show promo in one of the radio stations in my area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 01:50:40 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 22, 2007, 01:49:44 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 12:41:22 PM

Check out this funny video o YouTube. It's a bit old from September 2006 but it's about a weatherman who got scared by a cockroach. It was captured on air as well. You might've seen it but check it out at least.

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XFaCofMn7FM[/url]

lol, I saw that a while ago. They actually use part of that clip once in a morning show promo in one of the radio stations in my area.

In a radio station? Which one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2007, 01:51:57 PM

93.3 FM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 01:52:48 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 22, 2007, 01:51:57 PM

93.3 FM

I haven't heard that one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:53:27 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 01:49:07 PM

Which playlist are you giving the text version? If its October, then text might be more difficult for you b/c you'll have to type in Daytime/Primetime and the time in/ou, which is what I'm looking for.

It would be the original sheet in a word document. I wouldnt have to type it out as it is already typed out. Its the original of what people scan and post basically.. I dont have it yet but as I said Im waiting for the PR manager to get back to me.


I thought you wanted to scanned for the look or something :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 01:55:07 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:53:27 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 01:49:07 PM

Which playlist are you giving the text version? If its October, then text might be more difficult for you b/c you'll have to type in Daytime/Primetime and the time in/ou, which is what I'm looking for.

It would be the original sheet in a word document. I wouldnt have to type it out as it is already typed out. Its the original of what people scan and post basically.. I dont have it yet but as I said Im waiting for the PR manager to get back to me.


I thought you wanted to scanned for the look or something :P

Ok. Then you can PM me the October playlist and wait for news regarding the November one. If you get yelled, tell them it's my fault. :rolleyes: ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:58:20 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 01:55:07 PM

Ok. Then you can PM me the October playlist and wait for news regarding the November one. If you get yelled, tell them it's my fault. :rolleyes: ;)

I'm still waiting for both, once I get them I will send em off to you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 02:00:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 01:58:20 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 01:55:07 PM

Ok. Then you can PM me the October playlist and wait for news regarding the November one. If you get yelled, tell them it's my fault. :rolleyes: ;)

I'm still waiting for both, once I get them I will send em off to you.

How long will that be?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 02:04:54 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 02:00:45 PM

How long will that be?

Sooner then never. If that helps.

I honestly dont know, I've never has to inquire about a playlist before.. But I would assume by the end of the working day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 02:05:51 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 02:04:54 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 02:00:45 PM

How long will that be?

Sooner then never. If that helps.

I honestly dont know, I've never has to inquire about a playlist before.. But I would assume by the end of the working day.

Okay. Thanks. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 02:08:49 PM

Like my signature? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 02:11:45 PM

Yeah I like it!. But is grocerie spelled wrong or is that Canadian spelling?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 02:33:17 PM

LOL! Google told me thats how its spelt.. Oh well.. Its actually supposto be "grocery" lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 02:35:12 PM

Do you know how you can convert WMA song files into MP3 format? I have a few songs from WMA that needs to be converted into Mp3 so I can listen to those songs in my iPod.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 02:38:37 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 02:35:12 PM

Do you know how you can convert WMA song files into MP3 format? I have a few songs from WMA that needs to be converted into Mp3 so I can listen to those songs in my iPod.

Total Video Converter.. You can do batch jobs too, make a list.. hit convert and walk away.. Its a trial and will expire in 14 days.. but then even after that it works :P It will convert your audio completly with no limits.. But if you convert video it puts a water mark on the video.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 02:41:36 PM

Is there any other way besides trials and downloads. Any converter from your computer?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 02:46:29 PM

FIrst of all, you don't want Total Video COnverter...its a video converter (duh?). Go to download.com. They have many good freeware programs there that convert Audio formats.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 02:48:16 PM

Hmm. I don't know. I'll see what I can do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 03:00:53 PM

I tiold you what to do.  :huh:  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 04:17:25 PM

Whenever you import an WMA file into ITUNES, it automatically converts it to the format selected in the Preferences.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 04:21:02 PM

That only works if you have iTunes!  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2007, 04:24:04 PM

it doesn't seem to work on my Mac though when I try to convert audio it on iTunes. I have no idea why. When I try import a WMA file, iTunes does nothing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 04:25:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 04:21:02 PM

That only works if you have iTunes!  ;)

iTunes is free. theres no reason why you couldn't not have it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 05:34:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 02:46:29 PM

FIrst of all, you don't want Total Video COnverter...its a video converter (duh?). Go to download.com. They have many good freeware programs there that convert Audio formats.

Gary its a product name, it does AUDIO and VIDEO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 05:36:25 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 22, 2007, 04:24:04 PM

it doesn't seem to work on my Mac though when I try to convert audio it on iTunes. I have no idea why. When I try import a WMA file, iTunes does nothing.

WMA = Windows media audio, its a windows thing.. You can have the wmv codec on your Mac but you might have to download it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 07:06:38 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 04:17:25 PM

Whenever you import an WMA file into ITUNES, it automatically converts it to the format selected in the Preferences.

It does? :huh: It did nothing for me.

Does anyone have the February and April 2007 playlists?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 22, 2007, 07:41:56 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 07:06:38 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 22, 2007, 04:17:25 PM

Whenever you import an WMA file into ITUNES, it automatically converts it to the format selected in the Preferences.

It does? :huh: It did nothing for me.

Does anyone have the February and April 2007 playlists?

Believe me. If I had them, I'd post them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 07:43:21 PM

Derek, the WMA files don't work in my iTunes library.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 08:13:46 PM

I'm not joking download Total Video Converter and it will work like a charm! I use it to convert my wma's to mp3 and mp4 for my ipod all the time

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 08:18:01 PM

Kyle, can you contact TWC if they also have the February and April 2007 playlists?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 08:20:39 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 08:18:01 PM

Kyle, can you contact TWC if they also have the February and April 2007 playlists?

Ok..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 08:23:15 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 22, 2007, 08:20:39 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 08:18:01 PM

Kyle, can you contact TWC if they also have the February and April 2007 playlists?

Ok..

T.Y.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2007, 09:31:16 PM

There was tornado in the town of Rush, near Colorado Springs. Would've been interesting if Derek was there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 22, 2007, 09:42:25 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 22, 2007, 09:31:16 PM

There was tornado in the town of Rush, near Colorado Springs. Would've been interesting if Derek was there.

I think Rush was on the metro map. That's pretty scary. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2007, 10:04:19 PM

Wow, I've got a lot of catching up to do it seems. MY power has been out since about 6:00 this evening. Jsut came on about an hour ago or so.

Kyle, as for TVC, sorry, But its kind of a misleading name, don't ya think?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 22, 2007, 11:35:45 PM

So whatcha trying to hide (http://myrandomtwcstuff.googlepages.com/Secret.png) Kyle? :shifty:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2007, 12:41:34 AM

I went to see Superbad today. It was pretty funny and I recommend other people watch it too as long as they can handle the excessive amount of profanity in that movie. I'd rate it 8/10. I'll probably buy it on video or on iTunes when it's released. :yes:

The theater was crowded. There was a lot of young people waiting in front of one of the auditoriums for the next viewing once we got out. It must be a popular movie.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 23, 2007, 12:49:56 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 22, 2007, 11:35:45 PM

So whatcha trying to hide ([url]http://myrandomtwcstuff.googlepages.com/Secret.png[/url]) Kyle? :shifty:

lmao.. I was tracking an IP.. Gary you know how sometimes it looks like we will be getting a new memeber? It will say "Registering for an account" under an IP? Well I checked a few times and finally saw someone registering so I tracked the IP and it turns out those "people" who register but a new account doesnt show up is just Google indexing the register page.. If its a 66.*.*.* IP its google.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 07:16:30 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 23, 2007, 12:41:34 AM

I went to see Superbad today. It was pretty funny and I recommend other people watch it too as long as they can handle the excessive amount of profanity in that movie. I'd rate it 8/10. I'll probably buy it on video or on iTunes when it's released. :yes:

The theater was crowded. There was a lot of young people waiting in front of one of the auditoriums for the next viewing once we got out. It must be a popular movie.

At first, I wasn't allowed to go cause apparantly you had to be with someone over 21, not 18. but then my brother sneaked me in and
i got to see it. Yes, it was a kickass movie. I'm definitely going to get it on DVD when it comes out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2007, 11:07:52 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 23, 2007, 12:49:56 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 22, 2007, 11:35:45 PM

So whatcha trying to hide ([url]http://myrandomtwcstuff.googlepages.com/Secret.png[/url]) Kyle? :shifty:

lmao.. I was tracking an IP.. Gary you know how sometimes it looks like we will be getting a new memeber? It will say "Registering for an account" under an IP? Well I checked a few times and finally saw someone registering so I tracked the IP and it turns out those "people" who register but a new account doesnt show up is just Google indexing the register page.. If its a 66.*.*.* IP its google.

I know.  :D  8)

And in case you didn't know, anything begining with 74.6 is the Inktomi spider.

And anything starting with 215 or 218 is the Yahoo spider.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2007, 11:46:16 AM

Here I think the minimum age to see an R rated movie is 17 (without an adult).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 23, 2007, 12:37:27 PM

Is it possible to make all the pixels of a certain color transparent in photoshop?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 23, 2007, 01:19:52 PM

In a way yes..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 23, 2007, 01:36:40 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 23, 2007, 01:19:52 PM

In a way yes..

How do you do it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2007, 06:27:17 PM

At school today, one of my teachers told us a story about a woman who lifted a car (yes, a car) off a boy who got run over by it and trapped under it! :wacko: That seems impossible. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 07:02:29 PM

Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter was out of the team 2 days ago following chronic knee problems. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 08:36:52 PM

Welcome to our newest member ,weatherscience! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2007, 09:15:13 PM

Welcome, weatherscience! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2007, 09:15:56 PM

Welcome, weatherscence! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2007, 09:20:12 PM

I don't like how you phrased that post Gil. Feel free to try again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 09:21:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2007, 09:20:12 PM

I don't like how you phrased that post Gil. Feel free to try again.

Yes sir.

Isn't weatherscience the Jeremy from GA who is on TWC Classics?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2007, 09:21:50 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 09:21:15 PM

Isn't weatherscience the Jeremy from GA who is on TWC Classics?

Yes. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 09:22:09 PM

I appears to be from TWCC. Is he the guy who runs a camp in Georgia?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 09:22:32 PM

he runs a camp?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 09:23:09 PM

It said camp in his profile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2007, 09:23:59 PM

Camp is his last name. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 23, 2007, 09:24:35 PM

I thought Camp was his last name. I remember his old username was "Jeremy Camp"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 09:25:48 PM

Oh my bad!  :doh: Didn't know that. Some last names seem to be confusing.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 23, 2007, 09:40:23 PM

Clayton, GA and Henry, GA under severe T'storm warnings right now, got a scroll coming across the screen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2007, 09:47:35 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 23, 2007, 07:02:29 PM

Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter was out of the team 2 days ago following chronic knee problems. :(

Yah, I heard about that. It was on the front page of the newspaper the other day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 09:49:13 PM

I'm gonna miss Trotter. A loss for my favorite NFL team, why of course, the Eagles. Are the Eagle your favorite NFL team, Mike?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2007, 09:52:38 PM

I don't care much for sports, but I suppose the Eagles are my favorite NFL team considering it's my home team.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2007, 10:03:23 PM

I'm a good swimmer.

Good night everyone! I'll check Kyle's video feed tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 23, 2007, 10:39:58 PM

well, sadly tomorrow is "prep" day at our school...were we are assigned lockers, get our books and our finalized schedules. Monday is the official start of the school year, however some students (such as myself) attended the school today to help teachers unpack their junk they hang up on walls and what not. I was there with a few friends from 10:15 through 4:00, one of my friends was even there from 9:30 to 4  :frantic:.

so there was my day! haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2007, 10:41:48 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 23, 2007, 09:22:09 PM

I appears to be from TWCC. Is he the guy who runs a camp in Georgia?

Most of the folks here are form TWCC. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 23, 2007, 10:48:36 PM

Hey everyone. It's been a while since I've been online. To make a very long story short, my college has some IMO stupid security measures built into the network, and you have to install some special software to access the network. My computer's OS was not compatible with that software, so I was not able to get online. I took my PC to the IT staff to work on it on Tuesday, and I still haven't gotten it back. Right now, my roommate is letting me use his computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2007, 10:52:44 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 23, 2007, 10:48:36 PM

Hey everyone. It's been a while since I've been online. To make a very long story short, my college has some IMO stupid security measures built into the network, and you have to install some special software to access the network. My computer's OS was not compatible with that software, so I was not able to get online. I took my PC to the IT staff to work on it on Tuesday, and I still haven't gotten it back. Right now, my roommate is letting me use his computer.

I'm actually not surprised to hear this. Most college's are strictly enforcing such security measures, mainly because they are very much against the use of file sharing programs. And so in that sense what they do actually makes a bit of sense. File sharing drains alot of bandwidth-that bandwidth then is taken away from others on campus who wish to use the network. You can see where I'm going with this. Its about sharing with everybody, instead of having a few folks eat all the bandwidth with file sharing and such.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 23, 2007, 11:10:34 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 23, 2007, 10:48:36 PM

Hey everyone. It's been a while since I've been online. To make a very long story short, my college has some IMO stupid security measures built into the network, and you have to install some special software to access the network. My computer's OS was not compatible with that software, so I was not able to get online. I took my PC to the IT staff to work on it on Tuesday, and I still haven't gotten it back. Right now, my roommate is letting me use his computer.

Is there another STAR at your college?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 23, 2007, 11:17:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 23, 2007, 11:10:34 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 23, 2007, 10:48:36 PM

Hey everyone. It's been a while since I've been online. To make a very long story short, my college has some IMO stupid security measures built into the network, and you have to install some special software to access the network. My computer's OS was not compatible with that software, so I was not able to get online. I took my PC to the IT staff to work on it on Tuesday, and I still haven't gotten it back. Right now, my roommate is letting me use his computer.

Is there another STAR at your college?

The IntelliStar. There is no actual college cable system. They have Comcast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 12:05:32 AM

Welcome to our newest member, ministorm!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 12:37:36 AM

Welcome, ministorm! They mark 50 members on this forum!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 12:56:21 AM

Welcome ministorm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 12:58:16 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 24, 2007, 12:37:36 AM

Welcome, ministorm! They mark 50 members on this forum!  8)

Yeah, I didn't notice that. Very cool!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 07:42:37 AM

Thats interesting. My brother does not have anything like that, and hes at U of I! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 09:27:57 AM

Will too much computer usage hurt you eyes?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 10:26:35 AM

Update: I got my computer back at around 10:00 this morning.  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 10:33:18 AM

Another case of deja vu!  :D

Yes Thunder, it certainly can.

Gil, we all know that reality doesn't exist in the state of Illinois. NOTHING that happens anywhere else seems to happen there. At least not in Gilville, IL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 10:38:20 AM

Gil lives in Gillinois?? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 10:46:21 AM

No, he lives in Illinois. I always like to say that he lives in Gilville because he always seems to be in his own little world, where nothing happens that happens anywhere else.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 11:07:40 AM

The fire alarm just went off in my dorm. It was around 10:40 and I was sitting at my computer, and I hear this loud buzzing or something... I figure it is probably the fire alarm, so I leave my room and close the door. I meet everyone else outside, and some vans from the university come, and the police arrive. About 10 minutes later, we are allowed to come in. I go by my room to see the door hanging open, and there is a guy there waiting for me. He says the alarm was triggered in my room. So they had to reset the alarm in my room, then they had to replace the smoke detector. Apparently, the detector in my room had gone bad, so they gave me the old one after they installed the new one.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 11:14:41 AM

That seems pretty chaotic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 24, 2007, 11:52:55 AM

Wow!  What a way to draw attention to yourself! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 12:08:10 PM

Gee Billy, when I told you to have fun I didnt mean that much fun!

BTW, they gave you the old detector :S ?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 12:09:14 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 12:08:10 PM

Gee Billy, when I told you to have fun I didnt mean that much fun!

BTW, they gave you the old detector :S ?

:p

Yep, I got the old one. They wrote "JUNK" all over it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 24, 2007, 01:18:15 PM

haha I hate it when any campus waits until the last day of summer to test out fire alarms...your situation wasn't a test though...it might has well been :p. Well at least your alarms didn't stay on constantly for over an hour like they were doing at my school yesturday, it was ridiculous so we left to lunch by then the alarms where shut off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 01:30:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 09:27:57 AM

Will too much computer usage hurt you eyes?

Possibly. My eyes hurt sometimes when I use the computer. I try to limit my time on it, but I can't. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 01:46:50 PM

Wow! I just went to upload a 3.5 MB video to YouTube, and it took less than five seconds! The internet here is blazing fast!

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/176148790.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 01:48:38 PM

I think youtube is fast today. I uploaded an emulator video which was about 5.5 MB, and it only took about 45 seconds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 02:12:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 01:46:50 PM

Wow! I just went to upload a 3.5 MB video to YouTube, and it took less than five seconds! The internet here is blazing fast!

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/176148790.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

:D

Wow, 16.5Mb's/second. That is amazing!!

Of course, Gil will boast that he has something better when he comes on, so enjoy the limelight while you can.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2007, 02:17:20 PM

Wow, and I thought I would have the highest. My connection up in Marlton, NJ is still a lot better than many of yours (no offense).

Here's mine that I recorded from a few weeks back...

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/163391881.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 03:31:20 PM

Ok, so I was wrong. Mike beat Gil to it.  :D

Alright, now I get to brag...or not. My connection sucks.  :D

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/176208460.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 24, 2007, 03:39:41 PM

Bill, 3000 UP??  Wow!

My puney 1500 gets put to shame :lol:

It's worth the $13/mo!! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 03:40:13 PM

Not to worry Gary. Mine is worse. I'm too embarrassed to even post my results on speed test.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2007, 04:30:37 PM

I just did a speed test:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/176240053.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

It's lower than the previous test I did earlier (but it's obviously going to vary depending on the time of day because I have Cable), but still, it's pretty good and better than I got with DSL. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:37:40 PM

Whats with the speed tests? I skimmed several posts. Billy, that is an awesome speed! Probably T3. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2007, 04:38:42 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:37:40 PM

Whats with the speed tests?

Billy started it! :whistle:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:39:33 PM

lol i know that. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 04:50:20 PM

From here across the world:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/176250939.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 05:19:39 PM

Thunderstorm warnings now in effect for Cherokee, GA

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 05:20:54 PM

OMG! Leet number of posts!!! Woopy!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 05:33:25 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 05:20:54 PM

OMG! Leet number of posts!!! Woopy!

I can change that if you want :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 05:35:23 PM

Now I have 1340 posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 06:13:51 PM

I finally got a satellite clip of that Samuel Lincoln song playing this month! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 06:20:06 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 06:13:51 PM

I finally got a satellite clip of that Samuel Lincoln song playing this month! :dance:

I saw it. Did you get DirecTV or Dish Network by any chance? The black bar has cities from all over the nation which is what satellite companies use?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:37:40 PM

Whats with the speed tests? I skimmed several posts. Billy, that is an awesome speed! Probably T3. :yes:

Wow, you actually complimented someone else instead of bragging about yourself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:25:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:37:40 PM

Whats with the speed tests? I skimmed several posts. Billy, that is an awesome speed! Probably T3. :yes:

Wow, you actually complimented someone else instead of bragging about yourself.

Whats so big about that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:27:03 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:25:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:24:15 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 04:37:40 PM

Whats with the speed tests? I skimmed several posts. Billy, that is an awesome speed! Probably T3. :yes:

Wow, you actually complimented someone else instead of bragging about yourself.

Whats so big about that?

Are you kidding? You NEVER do that. You NEVER pass on an oppurtunity to gloat. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:27:43 PM

Well i just thought I would be nice and good...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:28:38 PM

Well its definitley a welcome change. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:30:24 PM

Well theres definitely more where that came from. :)

I recently discovered how helpfull Windows' Wireless Network Wizard is. I just plaid around with it when i first got a ocmputer, before i evern  had wireless. But its cool. you enter all the settings, it puts the stuff on a Flash Drive, and plug it into all the computers and it does the work on its own. pretty spiffy 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:31:04 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:30:24 PM

Well theres definitely more where that came from. :)

I hope so!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2007, 06:34:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:30:24 PM

I recently discovered how helpfull Windows' Wireless Network Wizard is. I just plaid around with it when i first got a ocmputer, before i evern  had wireless. But its cool. you enter all the settings, it puts the stuff on a Flash Drive, and plug it into all the computers and it does the work on its own. pretty spiffy 8)

When I got my wireless installed for Cable (I had it before too with DSL, but I had to get new equipment installed), all the lady had to do was put the CD in, plug in the wireless adapter in my computer, install the drivers (manually, not with the installation wizard that came in the CD), and then once that was done, select the wireless network to connect to, enter the password, and it's on. Didn't once have to deal with the Wireless Network Wizard. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:36:10 PM

the Wireless Network Wizzard eliminates the need for all of that :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2007, 06:37:39 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:36:10 PM

the Wireless Network Wizzard eliminates the need for all of that :)

I wouldn't know. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 06:40:04 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 24, 2007, 06:34:45 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 06:30:24 PM

I recently discovered how helpfull Windows' Wireless Network Wizard is. I just plaid around with it when i first got a ocmputer, before i evern  had wireless. But its cool. you enter all the settings, it puts the stuff on a Flash Drive, and plug it into all the computers and it does the work on its own. pretty spiffy 8)

When I got my wireless installed for Cable (I had it before too with DSL, but I had to get new equipment installed), all the lady had to do was put the CD in, plug in the wireless adapter in my computer, install the drivers (manually, not with the installation wizard that came in the CD), and then once that was done, select the wireless network to connect to, enter the password, and it's on. Didn't once have to deal with the Wireless Network Wizard. :yes:

Most of the time you don't have to deal with the WNW. What you did is usually all that is required. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 06:52:18 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 06:20:06 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 06:13:51 PM

I finally got a satellite clip of that Samuel Lincoln song playing this month! :dance:

I saw it. Did you get DirecTV or Dish Network by any chance? The black bar has cities from all over the nation which is what satellite companies use?

My grandparents have satellite, and they offered to tape the song. I should probably ask for the Joe Lasokta song as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

I don't need satellite to get those taped. The intellistar loses narration at 5:00 (in 5 minutes). However, I only have them taped during K flavors.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 07:58:12 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

I don't need satellite to get those taped. The intellistar loses narration at 5:00 (in 5 minutes). However, I only have them taped during K flavors.

Wait, what all narrationless clips are you after?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:59:10 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

Ever since "that night", the narration goes away during the primetime list.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 07:59:17 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

Because they wanted to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:00:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 07:59:17 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

Because they wanted to.

Oh Gil! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 08:00:30 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

It's a product of the May 7, 2007 vocal music blunder.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:00:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:59:10 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

Ever since "that night", the narration goes away during the primetime list.

So the lyrics "killed" the naration?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:01:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 07:58:12 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

I don't need satellite to get those taped. The intellistar loses narration at 5:00 (in 5 minutes). However, I only have them taped during K flavors.

Wait, what all narrationless clips are you after?

Do you have narration-less clips from the overnight playlist?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 08:01:24 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:00:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:59:10 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:58:27 PM

How come there is no narration on the IS during primetime hours? The XL retains the narration.

Ever since "that night", the narration goes away during the primetime list.

So the lyrics "killed" the naration?

I suppose you could say that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:01:58 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan or Thunder on August 24, 2007, 06:52:18 PM

The black bar has cities from all over the nation which is what satellite companies use?

What the hell are you talking about? LOL

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:01:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 07:58:12 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

I don't need satellite to get those taped. The intellistar loses narration at 5:00 (in 5 minutes). However, I only have them taped during K flavors.

Wait, what all narrationless clips are you after?

Do you have narration-less clips from the overnight playlist?

Yes. A few weeks ago, I got almost two hours of footage during an overnight IntelliStar outage.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:02:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Do you have narration-less clips from the overnight playlist?

Nope :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:03:22 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:01:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 07:58:12 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

I don't need satellite to get those taped. The intellistar loses narration at 5:00 (in 5 minutes). However, I only have them taped during K flavors.

Wait, what all narrationless clips are you after?

Do you have narration-less clips from the overnight playlist?

Yes. A few weeks ago, I got almost two hours of footage during an overnight IntelliStar outage.

Yeah Billy got his end of things and I got the satellite end of the outage that night. I got like 4.6GB of video that night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:04:22 PM

There should be no narration on the IS during the overnight and daytime hours as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:04:56 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:04:22 PM

There should be no narration on the IS during the overnight and daytime hours as well.

I've got no narration or black bar anytime :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:06:02 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:04:56 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:04:22 PM

There should be no narration on the IS during the overnight and daytime hours as well.

I've got no narration or black bar anytime :D :P

Same. :D But I have the black bar. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:11:30 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:03:22 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 08:02:20 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:01:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2007, 07:58:12 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 07:54:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 07:09:04 PM

Yiu should get the Justin Hayes songs taped.

I don't need satellite to get those taped. The intellistar loses narration at 5:00 (in 5 minutes). However, I only have them taped during K flavors.

Wait, what all narrationless clips are you after?

Do you have narration-less clips from the overnight playlist?

Yes. A few weeks ago, I got almost two hours of footage during an overnight IntelliStar outage.

Yeah Billy got his end of things and I got the satellite end of the outage that night. I got like 4.6GB of video that night.

Did either of you tape the Joe Lasokta song without narration?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:12:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:11:30 PM

Did either of you tape the Joe Lasokta song without narration?

I dont know any music by its name except stuff I pick so do you have like a sample?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:13:26 PM

There's a YouTube video of a satellite lf with the Joe Lasokta song.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:14:01 PM

Here is a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:15:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:14:01 PM

Here is a sample: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url])

I'll have to go through my recordings, I dont recognise it.. but ill check that once I plug the computers back in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:17:36 PM

I saw that vid somewhere!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:19:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:17:36 PM

I saw that vid somewhere!!

It's my vid. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:20:06 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:17:36 PM

I saw that vid somewhere!!

Maybe on the weather channel :P

Hey does anyone know did Steve Glotzer do a song called Walk with me and was it part of the months playlist? Its just a repeatative guitar song, but I like it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:20:12 PM

No it had no is. It was a satellite lf with the Joe Lasokta song.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:23:27 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:20:06 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:17:36 PM

I saw that vid somewhere!!

Maybe on the weather channel :P

Hey does anyone know did Steve Glotzer do a song called Walk with me and was it part of the months playlist? Its just a repeatative guitar song, but I like it.

Yes, Steve Glotzer did do a song called Walk With Me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:24:29 PM

I cant find it anywhere!

This is the one Im talking about, http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/steve.wav is it Walk with me?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:25:34 PM

Walk With Me is on freeplaymusic.com. Just go click on Musical Pop and Lyrical Volume and you should find a selection of Steve Glotzer songs. I like that song as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 24, 2007, 08:25:55 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:01:58 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan or Thunder on August 24, 2007, 06:52:18 PM

The black bar has cities from all over the nation which is what satellite companies use?

What the hell are you talking about? LOL

he is correct, some cable companies have cities across the nation on the LDL. I remember it like it was yesturday (which it wasn't) because it was also the first time I saw a WS4000, it was in the summer of 2004...my parents decided to drive from Texas to California going through the states of New Mexico and Arizona, we stopped in Arizona to rest for a while and there was when I saw the WS4000...i didn't know what the hell it was then but I do now  :lol: . We continued our trip to California to our final stop in Escondido, CA, there is where I first saw that sort of LDL, I can't remember who the cable provide was though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:27:47 PM

Hey Al, do you know where the 4000 was? like the town in AZ?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:28:07 PM

Are you guys talking about the satellite LDL? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0b4xWBNrbk)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:28:09 PM

DirecTV had the black bar in 2004.
Arizona had a 4000? I know Taos, NM has one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:30:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:25:34 PM

Walk With Me is on freeplaymusic.com. Just go click on Musical Pop and Lyrical Volume and you should find a selection of Steve Glotzer songs. I like that song as well.

I hate to be a bother but I cant find anything your talking about, lol.. Do you have a link?

Haha, from that youtube link I just found out that ive had "Tempest Wind by Samuel Lincoln" for quite some time on my HD.. Never been too big of a fan of it but its still easy listening.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 24, 2007, 08:31:18 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:27:47 PM

Hey Al, do you know where the 4000 was? like the town in AZ?

If I remember correctly, it was a small town not to far from Tucson, AZ....I can't remember the specific location was, I'll look at some maps and see if any names come to mind...but surely by now it may have been upgraded, but who knows!  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:31:51 PM

Man in that video that one guy asked "Did you upgrade from cable? " like 5 times!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:32:10 PM

Yah never know. I'm sure lots of those desert areas in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada have 4000s.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:34:10 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:30:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:25:34 PM

Walk With Me is on freeplaymusic.com. Just go click on Musical Pop and Lyrical Volume and you should find a selection of Steve Glotzer songs. I like that song as well.

I hate to be a bother but I cant find anything your talking about, lol.. Do you have a link?

Haha, from that youtube link I just found out that ive had "Tempest Wind by Samuel Lincoln" for quite some time on my HD.. Never been too big of a fan of it but its still easy listening.

Here's the link:
http://freeplaymusic.com/search/category_search.php?sindex=11&i=1102&t=v
http://freeplaymusic.com/search/category_search.php?sindex=1&i=1102&t=v

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:34:25 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:30:42 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:25:34 PM

Walk With Me is on freeplaymusic.com. Just go click on Musical Pop and Lyrical Volume and you should find a selection of Steve Glotzer songs. I like that song as well.

I hate to be a bother but I cant find anything your talking about, lol.. Do you have a link?

Haha, from that youtube link I just found out that ive had "Tempest Wind by Samuel Lincoln" for quite some time on my HD.. Never been too big of a fan of it but its still easy listening.

I love that song! I've requested you to play it on your KSMI forecast. As for the Joe Lasokta song, it's as unavailable as the Justin Hayes songs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:35:49 PM

Can you play It's A Feelin' by Norman Brown, Sunlight by Ryan Farish and Highland by Ryan Farish in your channel?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:39:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:35:49 PM

Can you play It's A Feelin' by Norman Brown, Sunlight by Ryan Farish and Highland by Ryan Farish in your channel?

I have the memory of a monkey chewing on a fly swatter.. email it to me: weathernews+music@mailcan.com

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:39:16 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:32:10 PM

Yah never know. I'm sure lots of those desert areas in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada have 4000s.

The link has a list of towns in the Pima County area where Tucson is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:44:08 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:39:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:35:49 PM

Can you play It's A Feelin' by Norman Brown, Sunlight by Ryan Farish and Highland by Ryan Farish in your channel?

I have the memory of a monkey chewing on a fly swatter.. email it to me: weathernews+music@mailcan.com

You say that talking to me is like talking to a monkey chewing on a fly swatter. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:47:52 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:39:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:35:49 PM

Can you play It's A Feelin' by Norman Brown, Sunlight by Ryan Farish and Highland by Ryan Farish in your channel?

I have the memory of a monkey chewing on a fly swatter.. email it to me: weathernews+music@mailcan.com

Emailed it to u :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:48:58 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:44:08 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:39:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:35:49 PM

Can you play It's A Feelin' by Norman Brown, Sunlight by Ryan Farish and Highland by Ryan Farish in your channel?

I have the memory of a monkey chewing on a fly swatter.. email it to me: weathernews+music@mailcan.com

You say that talking to me is like talking to a monkey chewing on a fly swatter. :)

lol, and I dont lie :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:49:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:15:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:14:01 PM

Here is a sample: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url])

I'll have to go through my recordings, I dont recognise it.. but ill check that once I plug the computers back in.

If you can't find it, I'll tell you the time(s) it airs tonight since I know you can retrieve video from up to 12 hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:53:00 PM

Does anyone have the February and April 2007 playlists? if so, please pm me ASAP!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:53:52 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:53:00 PM

Does anyone have the February and April 2007 playlists? if so, please pm me ASAP!

Dude, you've asked us a million times now. Its pretty obvious that we don't have it!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:54:10 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:49:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:15:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:14:01 PM

Here is a sample: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url])

I'll have to go through my recordings, I dont recognise it.. but ill check that once I plug the computers back in.

If you can't find it, I'll tell you the time(s) it airs tonight since I know you can retrieve video from up to 12 hours.

Yeah, how ever I lost power about 5 minutes ago.. Im working to get everything back up.. Nothings turning on however. But still get me times from tonight and ill try to get it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:54:14 PM

Well sorry!!! >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:55:06 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:54:10 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:49:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:15:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:14:01 PM

Here is a sample: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url])

I'll have to go through my recordings, I dont recognise it.. but ill check that once I plug the computers back in.

If you can't find it, I'll tell you the time(s) it airs tonight since I know you can retrieve video from up to 12 hours.

Yeah, how ever I lost power about 5 minutes ago.. Im working to get everything back up.. Nothings turning on however. But still get me times from tonight and ill try to get it.

Do you want me to PM them to you or post them here?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:55:29 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 24, 2007, 08:54:14 PM

Well sorry!!! >:(

I wasn't trying to be mean, but you only have to ask once. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:57:17 PM

Which year had the best playlists. I think its 2000 and 2003.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2007, 08:57:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:55:29 PM

I wasn't trying to be mean, but you only have to ask once. 8)

Wow, Gil not intending to be mean?!? Unbelievable! :o :o :o


:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:58:06 PM

I personally liked 2004 the best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2007, 08:58:27 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 24, 2007, 08:57:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:55:29 PM

I wasn't trying to be mean, but you only have to ask once. 8)

Wow, Gil not intending to be mean?!? Unbelievable! :o :o :o


:rofl2:

:o :rofl2:

Bye Bye! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2007, 10:02:10 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 24, 2007, 08:57:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 24, 2007, 08:55:29 PM

I wasn't trying to be mean, but you only have to ask once. 8)

Wow, Gil not intending to be mean?!? Unbelievable! :o :o :o


:rofl2:

Yeah, that's certainly rare. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 10:13:10 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:55:06 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:54:10 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:49:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2007, 08:15:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 24, 2007, 08:14:01 PM

Here is a sample: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGelhM6AGL8[/url])

I'll have to go through my recordings, I dont recognise it.. but ill check that once I plug the computers back in.

If you can't find it, I'll tell you the time(s) it airs tonight since I know you can retrieve video from up to 12 hours.

Yeah, how ever I lost power about 5 minutes ago.. Im working to get everything back up.. Nothings turning on however. But still get me times from tonight and ill try to get it.

Do you want me to PM them to you or post them here?

Sorry I totally didnt see that that was directed at me.. You can do ither, its fine by me :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2007, 10:24:34 AM

I watched EVERY forecast on the overnight playlist, either by watching it live or taping it and seeing in the morning. I found that "Saturday Night" didn't play at all! Most of the songs played were Steve Glotzer's. Another common song was "Latin Love" by Justin Hayes. Can you see if you already have it recorded? I'll try again tonight. Maybe I'll have better luck since it's a Saturday night tonight.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2007, 12:38:24 PM

I wish I had KSMI on my TV. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 25, 2007, 02:51:27 PM

So I'm not sure if anyone has noticed but in my signature I have a vanity card, its just that. A card of vanity, hence: Vanity card. Its super small 5pt font but all together the text makes a good 12pt. two paged story. At any rate they will rotate every week to a new card.

I make sure that they have approiate content suitable for all ages, how ever if any one has a problem with the cards and recomends that the card needs censorship or changes please let me know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2007, 03:57:20 PM

Interesting sig.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 06:39:52 PM

the favicon looks like it says "TWC ZDAY"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2007, 06:51:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 06:39:52 PM

the favicon looks like it says "TWC ZDAY"

Not to me :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 06:56:17 PM

it doesnt look at all like a 2 to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 07:01:09 PM

It looks fine to me. Its only a favicon for crying out loud. Its not going to look perfect.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 25, 2007, 07:07:04 PM

I'll take the blame for it... I did make the icon.  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2007, 07:11:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 07:01:09 PM

It looks fine to me. Its only a favicon for crying out loud. Its not going to look perfect.  8)

Apparently, people in Gilville (with a population of only 1) expect it to be. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 07:18:04 PM

Is that the 3000 font?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2007, 07:22:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 07:18:04 PM

Is that the 3000 font?

I doubt it. It's probably a pixel font. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 25, 2007, 07:27:02 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 07:22:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 07:18:04 PM

Is that the 3000 font?

I doubt it. It's probably a pixel font. ;)

The favicon font? Yes, it's a pixel font; I created it in MS Paint.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 07:29:40 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 07:11:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 07:01:09 PM

It looks fine to me. Its only a favicon for crying out loud. Its not going to look perfect.  8)

Apparently, people in Gilville (with a population of only 1) expect it to be. :rolleyes:

The folks in Gilville seem to have a thing for perfection.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 07:48:15 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 25, 2007, 07:27:02 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 07:22:20 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 07:18:04 PM

Is that the 3000 font?

I doubt it. It's probably a pixel font. ;)

The favicon font? Yes, it's a pixel font; I created it in MS Paint.

Oh ok. That makes sense :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 25, 2007, 08:05:01 PM

We're having a pretty big thunderstorm move through at the moment. The power even went out for a second.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 08:19:04 PM

Yeah there's a pretty big storm moving through here too. We haven't lost power, but we've had some monstrous claps of thunder!  :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 08:28:15 PM

Did you know that your supposed to unplug your computer during storms? Honestly, I never knew that :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 09:09:03 PM

Yep I  knew that. And I do it, when it gets bad enough that I think it needs to be done.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2007, 09:25:02 PM

Yeah, you're supposed to, but I only do it when it's really bad, which doesn't occur very often (in fact, the last really bad one was back in 03 or 04, it actually hailed, too), or it just misses us. Surge protectors help, but they do not completely stop a surge. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 09:26:00 PM

My computer has built in surge protection, in the AC Adapter :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 09:34:16 PM

Yeah but like Stephen said, surge protection isn't a guarantee that your equipment won't get damaged. When you have the choiuce you should alwaysunplug rather than depend on surge protection/supression.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 09:56:08 PM

I've been on my computer during severe thunderstorms, and nothing ever happened. They have lightning arrestors
on the lines i think... THough you can never be too sure :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 25, 2007, 10:18:31 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 06:51:52 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 06:39:52 PM

the favicon looks like it says "TWC ZDAY"

Not to me :huh:

Does to me.

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on July 25, 2007, 11:21:12 PM

It looks ummmm....great. :yes:

I can sure tell it was made from paint :lol:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,131.0.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 10:44:31 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 09:56:08 PM

I've been on my computer during severe thunderstorms, and nothing ever happened. They have lightning arrestors
on the lines i think... THough you can never be too sure :yes:

No, I don't think there are lightning arrestors on the lines. If lightning hits the lines, you could have trouble.

Dan, your comments keep becoming less and less significant to me. Seems like you and Gil are always sure to be the first to pass criticism.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 10:57:36 PM

hmm im pretty sure all of the lines in our area have arrestors on them, usually they are on every 3 or 4 telephone poles, and then
right when the lines go underground.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 25, 2007, 11:34:44 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 07:11:34 PM

Apparently, people in Gilville (with a population of only 1) expect it to be. :rolleyes:

Make Gilville a population of two because the "2" in the favicon looks like a "Z" to me too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 25, 2007, 11:40:00 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 08:28:15 PM

Did you know that your supposed to unplug your computer during storms? Honestly, I never knew that :o

I've known that for years, but I never turn off my computer during storms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:41:02 PM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 25, 2007, 11:34:44 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 07:11:34 PM

Apparently, people in Gilville (with a population of only 1) expect it to be. :rolleyes:

Make Gilville a population of two because the "2" in the favicon looks like a "Z" to me too.

That's nothing new. It's pretty clear you and Gil are on the same wavelength, so to speak.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2007, 11:42:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:41:02 PM

That's nothing new. It's pretty clear you and Gil are on the same wavelength, so to speak.  :rolleyes:

Isn't Thunder like that, too? If so, make the population 3. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:47:28 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 25, 2007, 11:42:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:41:02 PM

That's nothing new. It's pretty clear you and Gil are on the same wavelength, so to speak.  :rolleyes:

Isn't Thunder like that, too? If so, make the population 3. ;)

Gilville: Population: 3. :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:49:00 PM

Hmmm...I think we're about to get another new member...this I.P. doesn't appear to be that of a search engine. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 25, 2007, 11:51:05 PM

I hope this new member does some activity here. It seems like a lot of people register, but don't bother to post anything. It's quite annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:52:35 PM

Actually, I looked at the board stats, and most members have posted at least once. I'm satisified with that. :yes:

However, I do hope that this new member may have something to contribute. I am severely lacking contributions right about now, and haven't really had any substantial contributions in awhile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 11:55:44 PM

Gilville does not exsist. But if it did, would I be the mayor? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 25, 2007, 11:56:46 PM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 11:55:44 PM

Gilville does not exsist. But if it did, would I be the mayor? :o

No, I would be :S Of course you would be!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2007, 11:57:58 PM

Who else besides you COULD be mayor of Gilville? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 11:58:58 PM

uhhhhh........Meg Griffin?? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 12:00:50 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 25, 2007, 11:58:58 PM

uhhhhh........Meg Griffin?? :o

I don't think anyone could do it better than you Gil. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 12:02:59 AM

Hmmm...Maybe George Bush? :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 12:07:02 AM

Quote from: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 12:02:59 AM

Hmmm...Maybe George Bush? :D :P

Nah, I think your the best candidate for the job. :yes: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 12:07:25 AM

Well maybe :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 26, 2007, 10:41:02 AM

Gary, why are you comparing me to Gil?  Can you not handle criticism?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 10:44:28 AM

Why does my name alwyas come up when something goes wrong, something bad happens, or someone is angry?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 26, 2007, 11:01:58 AM

The song aired last night during stupid 1 minute flavors.  <_< Guess I'll have to try AGAIN tonight. :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 26, 2007, 11:17:36 AM

You'll have better luck recording it during a weeknight when there isn't any of that special programming crap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 26, 2007, 11:19:35 AM

Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on August 26, 2007, 11:17:36 AM

You'll have better luck recording it during a weeknight when there isn't any of that special programming crap.

I think you're right. I sure hope I'll get it before school and the end of August!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:32:31 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 26, 2007, 10:41:02 AM

Gary, why are you comparing me to Gil?  Can you not handle criticism?

Because you and Gil are on the same level. I can handle deserved criticsm just fine. But most of the time it seems like you guys think your better tan everyone else. I don't think I've ever met two people more critical of everyone and everything than you and Gil.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 11:33:15 AM

 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:35:21 AM

You can roll your eyes all you want Gil, but the proof is all around. Whenever there's criticsm, I can be sure that either you or Dan are the source. Its like clockwork. Are all people from Illinois like you guys? If so, it must be terrible to live there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 11:36:12 AM

Gary, i've never met a bigger hypocrite than you.  :rolleyes: Its the other way around. Its not me and Dan, its you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:39:06 AM

Blame me all you want Gil. But again its right in front of your face in black and white.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: G2003 on August 26, 2007, 11:40:06 AM

I'm blaming you because it IS you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:42:15 AM

Again,its right in front of your face. If you won't take responsibility for your own actions, its no fault of mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 26, 2007, 11:42:55 AM

I don't deny that I may be a little more critical than others, and maybe I should back off a bit, but it seems you write it off every time. <_<

And I don't criticize all the time, BTW.  Did you ignore all the other worthwhile posts I made?

I'd rather take this in private, but you're not on AIM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:46:12 AM

What other posts that you made? In all honesty I see but a few posts that don't qualify as criticsm, negativity, or some other form of BS. Nine times out of ten, you've got something critical/negative/or just not good to say. Your laughing episode in the database thread was the latest of these posts. There have been days when you come in here with an attitude toward everyone and everything. You guys complain about my favicon (which Billy worked very hard on and I'm very thankful for), it seems the possibilities are endless.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 26, 2007, 11:48:36 AM

What the heck?  How is finding something funny critical?  And I made it perfectly clear that I wasn't laughing at you, or did you not hear that (again)?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:49:31 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 26, 2007, 11:48:36 AM

What the heck?  How is finding something funny critical?  And I made it perfectly clear that I wasn't laughing at you

Well your explanation certainly didn't go along with that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 26, 2007, 11:52:34 AM

You never take what I say seriously, so whatever I say to explain anything won't help. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 11:53:06 AM

welcome guys!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 11:54:17 AM

I do take what you say seriously. Although, I must admit that after awhile it does get to a point where you just shrug it off and ignore it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 26, 2007, 12:21:56 PM

My lord, what the heck happened here? :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 12:23:12 PM

In short, Dan and Gil have proven beyond doubt today how stupid they are. They are NEVER welcome here again. You and Kyle need to remeber that please.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 26, 2007, 12:26:32 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 26, 2007, 12:21:56 PM

My lord, what the heck happened here? :crazy:

A huge war just happened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 26, 2007, 12:27:45 PM

Well, as long as it got stopped, I'm happy. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 12:28:20 PM

We had a demonstration today of just what type of people we were dealing with in Gil and Dan. They even resorted to rejoining the board several times to spam it. I WILL NOT tolerate such childish behavior. If Dan wants to go to Matt's board and pull his shit there, that's Matt's problem. Gil's not welcome anywhere, so that in itself is concrete proof of the type of person he is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 26, 2007, 12:28:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 12:23:12 PM

In short, Dan and Gil have proven beyond doubt today how stupid they are. They are NEVER welcome here again. You and Kyle need to remeber that please.

Alrighty..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 26, 2007, 12:56:51 PM

FYI, all people from Illinois are not like that
anyways.. How is everyone today :)  haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 01:01:34 PM

I'm sure they're not Kyle.  ;) 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 01:31:10 PM

I see Tyler has graced us with his presence! I hope its not because of Dan or Gil though. I'm sure Dan has gone on a crusade to rid this board of all TWCC members.   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 01:58:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 01:31:10 PM

I see Tyler has graced us with his presence! I hope its not because of Dan or Gil though. I'm sure Dan has gone on a crusade to rid this board of all TWCC members.   :rolleyes:

You aren't here because of them, right? Your lack of a reply has me worried... :huh: :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 03:11:35 PM

Only one more week of summer vacation left! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 03:28:54 PM

I was just looking at the "Who's Online" section and the action listed from one of the administrators said "Nothing, or nothing you can see..."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 26, 2007, 03:33:37 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 26, 2007, 03:28:54 PM

I was just looking at the "Who's Online" section and the action listed from one of the administrators said "Nothing, or nothing you can see..."

I've seen that before. :yes:

Shortly after Gil was banned, I caught this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 03:39:39 PM

Yeah, generally speaking whenever one of us admins does something in the administration panel it hides it from regular members. Which is good because IMO members don't need to know what the admins are doing,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 03:45:14 PM

How can you capture the screenshot and post it in the forum, just like Derek did? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 26, 2007, 03:46:52 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 26, 2007, 03:45:14 PM

How can you capture the screenshot and post it in the forum, just like Derek did? :huh:

prt scr
______
sysrq

and there is also another way that i am not sure of

then you go into paint..paste it..and then upload it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 26, 2007, 06:45:10 PM

Ok...with everything that has happened around today, I'll buy a round of whatever legal drink y'all can have.  Please form an orderly line, please.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 06:46:30 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 26, 2007, 06:45:10 PM

Ok...with everything that has happened around today, I'll buy a round of whatever legal drink y'all can have.  Please form an orderly line, please.  :)

I'm 22 so I can have anything you've got. :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 26, 2007, 06:54:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 06:46:30 PM

I'm 22 so I can have anything you've got. :D :rofl2:

Just don't GET everything. :ph34r: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 06:55:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 26, 2007, 06:54:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 06:46:30 PM

I'm 22 so I can have anything you've got. :D :rofl2:

Just don't GET everything. :ph34r: :rofl2:

Don't tempt me. :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 26, 2007, 06:59:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 06:55:55 PM

Don't tempt me. :D :rofl2:

I'm not. Something bad could happen. :no: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 26, 2007, 07:12:38 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 26, 2007, 06:45:10 PM

Ok...with everything that has happened around today, I'll buy a round of whatever legal drink y'all can have.  Please form an orderly line, please.  :)

Hey, if your offering.. Lets see, one Russian blonde, one Scottish brunet, and a full-bodied red head from Napa Valley...Charlie's Angels.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ndinminot on August 26, 2007, 07:14:55 PM

Hmmm.. I noticed the KSMI weather thread is gone.... what happened? did I miss something?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 07:23:42 PM

Not htat I know of. But then again, Kyle never communicates very well, so I never know whats going on if it involves him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 08:25:20 PM

I'm back from the worst airport ever, Philly!! >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 26, 2007, 09:02:07 PM

I see that you're keeping a secret from us again Gary... :whistle:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 09:03:30 PM

 :shifty: :shifty: :shifty:

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 09:19:06 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 26, 2007, 09:02:07 PM

I see that you're keeping a secret from us again Gary... :whistle:

What secret? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2007, 09:44:19 PM

He was joking because in the online lsit it said I was performing an unknown action.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2007, 09:58:18 PM

Oh okay! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 27, 2007, 12:46:42 AM

It hasn't been this bad in awhile! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 27, 2007, 01:30:47 AM

I'm hearing "Saturday Night" by Joe Lasokta right now (10:30 PM Pacific Time). I could've sworn ICHT was playing, yet it is still playing the K flavor. I'll post if there is a 2 minute flavor with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 27, 2007, 08:41:50 AM

Today is my first day of classes in college. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 08:49:18 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 27, 2007, 12:46:42 AM

It hasn't been this bad in awhile! :o

Get used to it. at least for awhile. After yesterday's festivities I doubt things will be overly active for awhile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 09:59:10 AM

I don't like it when I'm alone. I want people to post and to post after them! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 12:14:12 PM

Is anyone else finding YouTube very slow? It's taking me 3 minutes to log in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 12:26:29 PM

Thunder, check your PM's please.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 12:31:51 PM

Gary, check your PMs.  :P (I'm serious however)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 27, 2007, 03:23:33 PM

It seems YouTube is back to normal now...at least for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 04:11:10 PM

YouTube is now normal. Do you want me to join your forum Mike. I could be PhiladelphiaThunder or something like that. will Gary accept emulator videos?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 27, 2007, 04:15:45 PM

Yes, please do! Anyone is welcome to join and post at my forum. B)

Except Felipe of course.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 04:17:27 PM

Ok I'll join later. I'm just concerned about gary's site. We have 50 members within a 2 month period. Now that Gil and Dan are gone. the message board can be more peaceful.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 04:35:03 PM

Well its kinda hard to get this place back on the right track when someone else is recruting for their forum. That's the problem in the TWC field-too many players. Matt's site and mine should be the only two TWC-related fan sites on the web. Our's are the only two where a little effort was exerted, and where its obvious that we care. Also, our websites are true websites, not just a simple forum. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 04:37:15 PM

I think one reason that many peolpe go to TWCC is that there aren't many people down here. Very few people will register at both sites/ Once this site gets bigger and bigger, then I can expect the number of members to grow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 04:38:44 PM

Yup but I wasn't talking about that. I was talking about the fact that now every other Tom, Dick, and Harry wants to advertise their TWC forum, when folks like Matt and I are trying to run true TWC websites, not just forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2007, 04:43:59 PM

I change my name. I have 2011 as my graduation year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 05:11:57 PM

Kyle, are you going to create a new thread about your channel? I'm sure many of us here would like to keep up to date on whats going on with it!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 27, 2007, 05:23:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 05:11:57 PM

Kyle, are you going to create a new thread about your channel? I'm sure many of us here would like to keep up to date on whats going on with it!  8)

I'll get one posted tonight :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 27, 2007, 05:42:44 PM

Kyle, I heard the song at 2:28 AM Eastern Time last night. Is it too late to get it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 27, 2007, 05:51:32 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Bookchick! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 05:59:10 PM

Welcome Bookchick!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 27, 2007, 06:03:23 PM

Welcome to the forums. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 27, 2007, 08:42:32 PM

The moon outside is so bright it's actually lighting up the whole sky. It's like a sunrise in the middle of the night! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 27, 2007, 09:00:58 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 27, 2007, 08:42:32 PM

The moon outside is so bright it's actually lighting up the whole sky. It's like a sunrise in the middle of the night! :o

Tomorrow morning is the Lunar Exlipse B)  excitment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:04:28 PM

Welcome to our two newest members, devijann and schwartzyy!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:12:02 PM

Before anyone asks (and I'm sure some very astute person will), no, I do not beleive that schwartzy is Dave Schwartz. :D :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 27, 2007, 09:19:06 PM

*changes display name to andrewsy*

Oh, before anyone asks, no, I don't believe that I am Hillary Andrews. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:44:30 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 27, 2007, 09:19:06 PM

*changes display name to andrewsy*

Oh, before anyone asks, no, I don't believe that I am Hillary Andrews. :P

Uhhh....ok. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 27, 2007, 09:47:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:44:30 PM

Uhhh....ok. :unsure:

It was a joke ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:49:26 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 27, 2007, 09:47:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:44:30 PM

Uhhh....ok. :unsure:

It was a joke ;)

How is it a joke if I can't figure it out?  ;) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 27, 2007, 09:50:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:49:26 PM

How is it a joke if I can't figure it out?  ;) :P

I was making fun of your post. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:51:54 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 27, 2007, 09:50:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:49:26 PM

How is it a joke if I can't figure it out?  ;) :P

I was making fun of your post. :P

I don't get it. I was being serious. I hada feeling that someone might (reasonably) ask that question. I was simply letting people know that I didn't think that was the case.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 27, 2007, 09:53:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:51:54 PM

I don't get it. I was being serious. I hada feeling that someone might (reasonably) ask that question. I was simply letting people know that I didn't think that was the case.

Yes, but the chances of an OCM joining a fan site is like 0.000000000001% AKA highly unlikely. I wouldn't think anyone would think that that person was Dave Schwartz. :unsure: But that's just me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:56:40 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 27, 2007, 09:53:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:51:54 PM

I don't get it. I was being serious. I hada feeling that someone might (reasonably) ask that question. I was simply letting people know that I didn't think that was the case.

Yes, but the chances of an OCM joining a fan site is like 0.000000000001% AKA highly unlikely. I wouldn't think anyone would think that that person was Dave Schwartz. :unsure: But that's just me.

Matt has several at his site.  ;)

With a name like schawrtzy, someone was bound to ask. Trust me.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 27, 2007, 10:19:03 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 27, 2007, 09:00:58 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 27, 2007, 08:42:32 PM

The moon outside is so bright it's actually lighting up the whole sky. It's like a sunrise in the middle of the night! :o

Tomorrow morning is the Lunar Exlipse B)  excitment.

I'm flying out west in about an hour for it..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 27, 2007, 10:19:44 PM

I wasn't bound to ask, but it did cross my mind about him being dave :lol: (even though I knew it wan't him)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 10:54:54 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 27, 2007, 10:19:44 PM

I wasn't bound to ask, but it did cross my mind about him being dave :lol: (even though I knew it wan't him)

I knew it would cross SOMEONE'S mind.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 28, 2007, 06:15:43 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 27, 2007, 09:56:40 PM

Matt has several at his site.  ;)

He does? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 09:06:04 AM

Yes. Remember the screenname OLD OCM? We don't know his identity, just that he's a former TWC OCM. And then there was the one that contributed a bunch of audio and video clips.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 10:42:57 AM

Welcome to our newest member, TATERPEELY.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 10:55:24 AM

is there an option to hide your email address in your profile to members as well. many people's emails are hidden and I wanted mine as well since so many people are asking for my email, not bothering to look in my profile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 10:57:55 AM

Yes, there is an option top hide your e-mail. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 10:59:14 AM

How can you do it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 11:01:01 AM

Go into your profile, click Account Related Settings in the box on the left, and right below the place where you enter youre-mail address is a checkbox that says Hide E-mail Address from Public.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 11:01:47 AM

I did that and it's still showing my email address. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 11:09:13 AM

I'll take a look and see if I can fix it for you.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 11:27:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 11:09:13 AM

I'll take a look and see if I can fix it for you.  8)

Thanks!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 12:30:34 PM

One thing to keep in mind: You can always see your own e-mail. In order to find out if it worked you have to have another member look in your profile. I can't do it because I'm an admin and we can see everyone's e-mail address.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 12:31:24 PM

I didn't know that! Makes sense. Thanx for the info.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 12:32:22 PM

No problem!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 28, 2007, 12:59:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 12:30:34 PM

we can see everyone's e-mail address.

And lots of other things too :D:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 01:46:10 PM

Because you're...


ADMIN :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 28, 2007, 02:54:48 PM

LOL how is this possible?! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 02:58:06 PM

That's a spider. Spider's do that for some reason (though they can't actually post). I think its jist because the spider is testing out the functions of the forum, which I think they also do occassionally.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 28, 2007, 03:05:03 PM

Question, does google love it this much:

(http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/googlelove.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 28, 2007, 03:06:36 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 28, 2007, 03:05:03 PM

Question, does google love it this much:

([url]http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/googlelove.jpg[/url])

Thanks for censoring our IP adresses. :P

How come you are at the top of the list now? Whenever I look, I'm always at the top? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 28, 2007, 03:12:19 PM

Its based on who ever does the latest action.. Since technically you viewed that page at that second, you were doing the most recent activity which put you at the top of the list.. the only way you will see you self go down in the list is if the server is really loaded and A) There are lots of users who accessed pages at the same millasecond as you or B)You catch the server off guard and it didnt register you.. But thats if I think thats how it works, look at the time stamps.

I know at TWCC on the userlist at the bottom it shows your first just because its you. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 03:22:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 28, 2007, 03:05:03 PM

Question, does google love it this much:

([url]http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/googlelove.jpg[/url])

I don't get your question.... :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 28, 2007, 03:37:51 PM

It says that the Google bot is posting in my thread.. but I dont recall the google bot indexing any "Post New Topic / Reply" pages on any forums.. Hmm

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 04:25:18 PM

They don't index them. They do that simply for the purpose of testing the different functions of the forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 28, 2007, 04:33:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 09:06:04 AM

Yes. Remember the screenname OLD OCM? We don't know his identity, just that he's a former TWC OCM. And then there was the one that contributed a bunch of audio and video clips.

Ah, now I remember him. Actually, now that I think about it, I believe Bruce Edwards was also a member, too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 04:38:46 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 28, 2007, 04:33:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 09:06:04 AM

Yes. Remember the screenname OLD OCM? We don't know his identity, just that he's a former TWC OCM. And then there was the one that contributed a bunch of audio and video clips.

Ah, now I remember him. Actually, now that I think about it, I believe Bruce Edwards was also a member, too. :yes:

Yes I think your right. In fact, I believe he is the one that I had mentioned gave Matt the audio and video contribs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2007, 04:53:54 PM

I'm going to my high school oritentation later on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 06:36:01 PM

Welcome to our newest member, luke42!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 28, 2007, 07:05:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 04:38:46 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 28, 2007, 04:33:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 09:06:04 AM

Yes. Remember the screenname OLD OCM? We don't know his identity, just that he's a former TWC OCM. And then there was the one that contributed a bunch of audio and video clips.

Ah, now I remember him. Actually, now that I think about it, I believe Bruce Edwards was also a member, too. :yes:

Yes I think your right. In fact, I believe he is the one that I had mentioned gave Matt the audio and video contribs.

"OLD-OCM (http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showuser=404)" is Dale Dockus, who worked for TWC throughout the early and mid 80s. Bruce Edwards was (until Matt deleted a lot of inactive accounts) registered under the name "Bogster". And Andre Bernier is the OCM who supplied some old STAR II video clips.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 07:37:50 PM

Ah, so there have actually been 3 OCM's associated with TWCC!  ;) 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 28, 2007, 11:35:09 PM

Welcome to our newest member, 06ray!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 10:16:27 AM

LFMusicFan, I have saved the recordings from last night and the night before. I dont have access to them right now but they are still saved.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 11:45:57 AM

Welcome 06ray! Maybe some OCMs should register on TWCT. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 12:30:46 PM

That would be cool, though I'm not counting on it. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 12:38:46 PM

On the Phone: Me: Hey Jim
Jim: Thunder?
Me: Yup.
Jim:Why are you calling me?
Me: OMG OMG! You're my favorite meteoroligist!
Jim:Why thank u!
Me: I need u to do one favor.
Jim:What is it?
Me: Join in the TWC Today forums. We need some members.
Jim: Okay! Um Thunder, do you have the November 2006 playlist? I like Weather Channel Music
Me: :rofl2:! Ha Ha, NO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:31:36 PM

You know, there's something I'm very tired of: people taking discussions from here and putting them over on the TWCC board. What the hell is the point of coming here if all our discussions are over there?  What is said here, stays here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2007, 01:33:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:31:36 PM

You know, there's something I'm very tired of: people taking discussions from here and putting them over on the TWCC board. What the hell is the point of coming here if all our discussions are over there?  What is said here, stays here.

I don't really mind that. Bringing discussions to and from the twcclassics forums just helps keep both forums evenly active, IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:34:45 PM

I don't want that. I want this forum to be SEPERATE from TWCC. I want people to come here and find things they CAN'T find on TWCC. I mean, if you can just get everything that's here on TWCC, and vice versa, then whats the sense of being a member at both places?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2007, 01:35:25 PM

Yeah you have a good point. I didn't think of that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:36:35 PM

Of course not. No one ever seems to think things through very much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 01:38:01 PM

It's probably me, but it seems that most members here are from both forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 01:38:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 29, 2007, 12:38:46 PM

On the Phone: Me: Hey Jim
Jim: Thunder?
Me: Yup.
Jim:Why are you calling me?
Me: OMG OMG! You're my favorite meteoroligist!
Jim:Why thank u!
Me: I need u to do one favor.
Jim:What is it?
Me: Join in the TWC Today forums. We need some members.
Jim: Okay! Um Thunder, do you have the November 2006 playlist? I like Weather Channel Music
Me: :rofl2:! Ha Ha, NO.

Your just odd.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:39:33 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 29, 2007, 01:38:01 PM

It's probably me, but it seems that most members here are from both forums.

Your right, and that's a problem. IT seems like everyone thinks they have an obligation to bring all my conversations over to the TWCC forum, and in some cases vice versa.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2007, 01:42:58 PM

Hopefully more people who are not members of other TWC-related forums will join here when more and more pages on this site/forum are indexed and placed into search engines.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:44:18 PM

I hope so, but I guess only time will tell.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 01:48:02 PM

I'm sorry for bringing the topic to TWCC. I will not do it from now on. I didn't know you were this upset. Words and emoticons may not describe how frustrated you are but I sincerely apologize for bringing the topic up to there . Once you replied, I just thought "Oh lord. What the hell did I just do." (Please excuse the language) Now that I'm thinking about it, I can see how the difference is. My post count will still stay higher down here however than in Matt's site. Trust me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 29, 2007, 04:27:51 PM

Is TWC out for anyone else? I'm seeing just a black screen, no audio, and the LDL. It's been like this for at least five minutes now.

Edit: Just came back in with a satellite LF. But everything is really jumpy and pixelated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 29, 2007, 04:34:03 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 29, 2007, 04:27:51 PM

Is TWC out for anyone else? I'm seeing just a black screen, no audio, and the LDL. It's been like this for at least five minutes now.

Edit: Just came back in with a satellite LF. But everything is really jumpy and pixelated.

I can see TWC fine. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 04:35:56 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 01:38:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 29, 2007, 12:38:46 PM

On the Phone: Me: Hey Jim
Jim: Thunder?
Me: Yup.
Jim:Why are you calling me?
Me: OMG OMG! You're my favorite meteoroligist!
Jim:Why thank u!
Me: I need u to do one favor.
Jim:What is it?
Me: Join in the TWC Today forums. We need some members.
Jim: Okay! Um Thunder, do you have the November 2006 playlist? I like Weather Channel Music
Me: :rofl2:! Ha Ha, NO.

Your just odd.

Why thank you sir! "Your just even."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2007, 04:38:15 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 29, 2007, 04:35:56 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 01:38:15 PM

Your just odd.

Why thank you sir! "Your just even."

[Jason]LSH! :lol:[/Jason]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 04:44:22 PM

What's with the Jason thing? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 29, 2007, 04:45:24 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 29, 2007, 04:44:22 PM

What's with the Jason? BTW, Stephen said you can start the hangman game in TWCC.

Do we really need to bring up things at TWC Classics, here? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 04:47:00 PM

Don't aggravate me. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 29, 2007, 04:49:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 29, 2007, 04:27:51 PM

Is TWC out for anyone else? I'm seeing just a black screen, no audio, and the LDL. It's been like this for at least five minutes now.

Edit: Just came back in with a satellite LF. But everything is really jumpy and pixelated.

Here's what it looked like when TWC came back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VfNRretijg

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 04:53:31 PM

Is it Ernesto's 1st landfall anniversary? I remembered it made landfall last year on the 29th or somewhere around that. TWc went into storm alert and Ernesto was only a TS!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 29, 2007, 04:58:05 PM

Yea, it is annoying to carry convos over. 
point stated :P  (I couldn't think of anything else..its just ANNOYING)

Something thats also annoying, is when people post something like

"Jon-- check your PMs B) "  I just can't stand that... it is one of my pet peeves.  EVerytime I see a post, I want to say something..but I dont :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 05:02:39 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 29, 2007, 04:49:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 29, 2007, 04:27:51 PM

Is TWC out for anyone else? I'm seeing just a black screen, no audio, and the LDL. It's been like this for at least five minutes now.

Edit: Just came back in with a satellite LF. But everything is really jumpy and pixelated.

Here's what it looked like when TWC came back: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VfNRretijg[/url]

It looks like PowerVu was knocked out for that short bit..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 05:25:13 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 29, 2007, 04:58:05 PM

Yea, it is annoying to carry convos over. 
point stated :P  (I couldn't think of anything else..its just ANNOYING)

Something thats also annoying, is when people post something like

"Jon-- check your PMs B) "  I just can't stand that... it is one of my pet peeves.  EVerytime I see a post, I want to say something..but I dont :P

Such "check your PM's" posts are vital here and in other places like us where there is no pop up or other warning to indicate that you have a message.

I agree with Stephen. We need to stop bringing up TWCC. I've edited several threads in the game room because they said such things as "from TWCC" or "like at TWCC". Stop mentioning TWCC. Nothing personal, its just that I want us to have our own individual identity, and not seem like a spinoff of TWCC or something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 29, 2007, 06:43:58 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 10:16:27 AM

LFMusicFan, I have saved the recordings from last night and the night before. I dont have access to them right now but they are still saved.

Thanks Kyle. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 06:48:25 PM

What recordings? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 07:03:35 PM

Well I finally got my official GED test center entrance card in the mail today. I am scheduled to take the GED test (you'll recall that I explained that I would be taking it) on September 14 and 15. That's means I've only gota couple weeks more to study!  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 29, 2007, 07:28:22 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 29, 2007, 06:48:25 PM

What recordings? :huh:

Of Saturday Night. Remember how I asked for satellite clip of it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 29, 2007, 07:30:52 PM

We just had a massive storm roll through the area, powers out everywhere.. I was knocked off the map for a while, ive just powered everything back up.

I have to head down to the station to get things back up on generators.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 09:37:55 PM

Welcome to our newest member, radiodj1520!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2007, 11:31:42 PM

Keep the new members rolling!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 29, 2007, 11:50:56 PM

I learned how to play "Saturday Night" on my little keyboard. I'm getting very good at it. I wnna try to learn "Pressing On", but boy will it be hard!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 12:17:45 AM

Right now I'm writing a jingle for a commercial and attempting to learn After Sunset on the same piano :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2007, 12:25:08 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 12:17:45 AM

Right now I'm writing a jingle for a commercial and attempting to learn After Sunset on the same piano :P

I could probably learn After Sunset. A real challenge would be to learn Casino.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 10:10:42 AM

Welcome to our newest member, weatherUK!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 10:43:14 AM

welcome to our newest member, tampawx! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 10:45:23 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 29, 2007, 11:50:56 PM

I learned how to play "Saturday Night" on my little keyboard. I'm getting very good at it. I wnna try to learn "Pressing On", but boy will it be hard!!

That's fantastic Derek! I wish I could play a TWc song on my piano. I think I could play the 10 seconds or so of that piano part in "Hill Where the Lord Hides". Can you play Rainbow Seeker? How did you play "Saturday Night"? I would have to take the notes of the song and put them in a script, IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 10:46:13 AM

Welcome aboard tampawx!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 10:47:45 AM

It's cool that we're getting new members daily, right Gary?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 10:48:30 AM

Very cool indeed. I just hope that these members are going to be more than just lurkers. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 10:49:39 AM

Hmm. I see what you mean. They should at least post rather than go on the forums and look at what we post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2007, 04:50:26 PM

I thought tampawx was something else at first clance :whistling: :P

Now that I have my mind out of the gutter.. welcome!

Im tired, and kind of stressed out from school...well HW..but.. haha.  I have to work tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 30, 2007, 05:04:50 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 30, 2007, 04:50:26 PM

I thought tampawx was something else at first clance :whistling: :P

LOL, yeah, don't read "tampawx" without the W. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 05:14:52 PM

Tampa*x. Interesting name. :P  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2007, 05:23:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder2011 on August 30, 2007, 05:14:52 PM

Tampa*x. Interesting name. :P  :rolleyes:

umm..okay?

TAMPAX TAMPAX TAMPAX

it's not a bad word..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 05:33:16 PM

I never said it's a bad word. I just said it's an interesting name.

Besides, "umm...okay" IMO, that sounds like Gil's catchphrase.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 30, 2007, 05:58:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 05:33:16 PM

Besides, "umm...okay" IMO, that sounds like Gil's catchphrase.

Gil doesn't have a catchphrase. He does, however, have catchphrases. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 06:14:42 PM

Ummm....okay :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 30, 2007, 06:16:42 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 30, 2007, 05:58:16 PM

Gil doesn't have a catchphrase. He does, however, have catchphrases. ;)

God no...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 06:38:33 PM

Your all having a Gil moment here.. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 30, 2007, 06:40:29 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 06:38:33 PM

Your all having a Gil moment here.. :P

SHUT UP,  :censored: ! :angry: :angry: :angry:


:P j/k

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 06:42:16 PM

Welcome to our newest member, neospaceblue!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 06:42:32 PM

Welcome to our newest member, neospaceblue!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 06:44:13 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 06:42:32 PM

Welcome to our newest member, neospaceblue!

Is there an echo in here?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 06:58:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 06:44:13 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 06:42:32 PM

Welcome to our newest member, neospaceblue!

Is there an echo in here?  :D

Well you posted 16 seconds before me. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 07:05:29 PM

Welcome to our newest member, extremewx!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 07:07:47 PM

welcome aboard extremewx!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 08:58:53 PM

Anyone have the iPhone?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 30, 2007, 08:59:55 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 08:58:53 PM

Anyone have the iPhone?

No. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 09:01:11 PM

Anyone going to college?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 09:07:18 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 08:58:53 PM

Anyone have the iPhone?

Who wants to know?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 09:13:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 09:07:18 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 08:58:53 PM

Anyone have the iPhone?

Who wants to know?

I want to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 30, 2007, 09:38:59 PM

I wish I had the iPhone but I don't have AT&T/Cingular as my carrier, so I'll have to wait until it's available on Verizon, and according to Wikipedia it won't be available with other carriers until at least 2009. I heard though that someone was able to hack the system so he could get it to work with another carrier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2007, 09:54:17 PM

I have AT&T, but I certainly am not paying $400 for an iPhone. Noooooo way. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 09:55:45 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 30, 2007, 09:38:59 PM

I wish I had the iPhone but I don't have AT&T/Cingular as my carrier, so I'll have to wait until it's available on Verizon, and according to Wikipedia it won't be available with other carriers until at least 2009. I heard though that someone was able to hack the system so he could get it to work with another carrier.

Yep, some kid from Kansas.. A local phone carrier outlet store gave him a new car and made him an exec of some sort for finding the hack for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2007, 10:52:10 PM

iPhone is a waste.  I'll stick with my cell phone, and acessing the internet from my computer :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 10:58:01 PM

I think the iPhone is pretty cool but it's too expensive. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2007, 10:59:26 PM

Guest  10:51:43 PM Posting in The Front Porch.
Guest  10:49:50 PM Unknown Action
Guest  10:49:49 PM Unknown Action

I haven't seen this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 30, 2007, 11:06:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 30, 2007, 09:01:11 PM

Anyone going to college?

Yes........

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 11:21:47 PM

Yeah I saw the GoogleBot doing an "Unknown Process"...  :frantic: Hmm Im a flippin' admin and I cant see!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 30, 2007, 11:44:14 PM

More interesting news:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/google-1.jpg)
I tracked the IP of the "Guest" who was "Sending a Message.." It wasnt google, it tracked back to Nevada. One of two questions, how is an Guest viewing the board, how is a Guest sending a message?! (That isnt google!)

Edit: I got it the other way around.. Google is sending the message, but still how is Google viewing it if the forum is for Members only.. It hasnt registered, did we put it on an allow list?

Im still curious how that one IP (The one that WAS from Nevada) is doing an Unknown Action..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 30, 2007, 11:48:31 PM

I noticed on my forum that any user with an IP address of 66.249.x.x is a Google search engine bot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 31, 2007, 12:38:05 AM

Cool, I'm in that picture!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 31, 2007, 08:55:54 AM

Kyle, to answer your question about the spiders, they are ALL allowed to view the forum (you'll see Inktomi, Yahoo, and others from time to time as well). I have t set to allow spiders, despite the fact that guests aren't allowed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 11:58:29 AM

Where's me!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 31, 2007, 12:05:18 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 11:58:29 AM

Where's me!

You's here. :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 12:16:02 PM

Is there someone name beanboy89? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 31, 2007, 12:22:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 12:16:02 PM

Is there someone name beanboy89? :P

Maybe.  :ph34r:

:p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 12:23:52 PM

Is there someone named Thunder? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 31, 2007, 12:26:22 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 12:16:02 PM

Is there someone name beanboy89? :P

Watch your self, your becoming the new Gil VERY fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 31, 2007, 01:50:26 PM

Leave him alone. He's not quite that bad...yet.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 02:22:34 PM

Well, I'm not gonna beg for a banning unlike Gil. I'm also not going to talk trash like Gil either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 04:34:38 PM

What happened to everyone???

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 31, 2007, 04:39:12 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 04:34:38 PM

What happened to everyone???

We all died. :( :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 04:41:00 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on August 31, 2007, 04:39:12 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 04:34:38 PM

What happened to everyone???

We all died. :( :P

Hehe. Like I'm definitely gonna beleive you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 31, 2007, 04:42:30 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 04:41:00 PM

Hehe. Like I'm definitely gonna beleive you.

Yes, I was TOTALLY expecting you to. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 04:43:04 PM

Ryan plays the sax? :D :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 31, 2007, 05:09:19 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 04:43:04 PM

Ryan plays the sax? :D :huh:

Ryan?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2007, 05:36:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 31, 2007, 05:09:19 PM

Quote from: Thunder on August 31, 2007, 04:43:04 PM

Ryan plays the sax? :D :huh:

Ryan?  :huh:

Yipper. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 31, 2007, 06:13:40 PM

Ryan Farish? Nope. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 31, 2007, 06:17:23 PM

Mental Note to Members: Gil originally started that discussion before he left.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 31, 2007, 06:17:47 PM

I'm being good... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 31, 2007, 06:19:39 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 31, 2007, 06:17:47 PM

I'm being good... :P

Oh god, deja vu!  :P :D :rofl2:

Kyle, does it matter?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 31, 2007, 08:05:49 PM

Is there anyone here who has super neat handwriting?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 31, 2007, 08:06:54 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 31, 2007, 08:05:49 PM

Is there anyone here who has super neat handwriting?

I wouldn't say mine is "super", but yeah, I have neat handwriting. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 31, 2007, 08:13:27 PM

I have fairly neat handwriting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 31, 2007, 11:38:35 PM

My handwriting is pretty good. Many people say I have great handwriting, though I've seen many other people who's handwriting is better than mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 01, 2007, 09:30:55 AM

Neat? I don't know about that, haha unique maybe, my handwriting is all caps, ever since the 6th grade, but yea it's readable it'll do. It drives my English Teacher's crazy though, muhahahaha. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 01, 2007, 12:22:20 PM

I am better at cursive than I am at plain writing..but I never write in cursive.

I think it is funny how in Elementary, the teachers were saying.. "In middle school, you are going to be expected to write in cursive all of the time."  Middle School" In high school, you are going to have to write curive all the time"  THEN why the :censored: am I writing plain. :P  haha

anyways.. no my print is bad..cursive good

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 01, 2007, 12:39:04 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 01, 2007, 12:22:20 PM

I am better at cursive than I am at plain writing..but I never write in cursive.

I think it is funny how in Elementary, the teachers were saying.. "In middle school, you are going to be expected to write in cursive all of the time."  Middle School" In high school, you are going to have to write curive all the time"  THEN why the :censored: am I writing plain. :P  haha

anyways.. no my print is bad..cursive good

The only thing I can write in cursive is my name. :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 01, 2007, 12:42:38 PM

Really? Dang.  I learned cursive in 2nd grade, then  I moved schools in 5th grade, and they were JUST starting to teach it.  Apparently cursive writing is slowly being eliminated from schools..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 01, 2007, 12:47:20 PM

good, i hated cursive.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 01, 2007, 12:48:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 01, 2007, 12:42:38 PM

Really? Dang.  I learned cursive in 2nd grade, then  I moved schools in 5th grade, and they were JUST starting to teach it.  Apparently cursive writing is slowly being eliminated from schools..

I remember learning it in second grade, too. I just forget most of it since I never have to use it except if I'm signing my name.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 01, 2007, 12:49:36 PM

Writing in cursive is so difficult for me. When I write my signature, it just looks like scribbles. I'm glad my classes don't require me to write cursive. My later years of elementary school (mainly grades 4-6) would often require me to do that. I first learned how to write in cursive around second or third grade. I know someone though who started writing cursive in kindergarten! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 01, 2007, 12:50:24 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on September 01, 2007, 12:47:20 PM

good, i hated cursive.  :lol:

Same here.

I have somewhat neat handwriting. My Y's have long tails on them like teachers do (at least my teachers :P). I used to do "regular Y's", but all these years of seeing teacher's handwriting has changed them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 01, 2007, 12:52:25 PM

What I find weird about many of my teachers is that when they write 2's, they put a "loop" on the bottom of the number (if you know what I mean, it's hard to explain). I have no idea why they do that. I notice many classmates doing that too. It just looks weird.

What I also noticed is for some reason my handwriting looks more neat and clear when I write in pen rather than in pencil. I don't know why.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 01, 2007, 01:02:15 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 01, 2007, 12:52:25 PM

What I find weird about many of my teachers is that when they write 2's, they put a "loop" on the bottom of the number (if you know what I mean, it's hard to explain). I have no idea why they do that. I notice many classmates doing that too. It just looks weird.

I know what you mean. I do that, too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 01, 2007, 01:02:59 PM

I actually do loops and "normal" 2s but I've always done a loop under my two until idk when haha i just started useing two 2s. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 01, 2007, 01:48:19 PM

My 2's usually look like a backwards S.  I never take time to do the numbers/letter right

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 01:52:57 PM

My handwriting is sloppy. You can't even read my S's! They look like 5s!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 01, 2007, 02:35:48 PM

Has anyone been getting comments containing spam in their videos? I have, and am getting annoyed by this. Is there anything I can do? How do I report a spammer to YouTube?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 02:42:09 PM

I haven't :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 01, 2007, 03:18:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 01, 2007, 02:35:48 PM

Has anyone been getting comments containing spam in their videos? I have, and am getting annoyed by this. Is there anything I can do? How do I report a spammer to YouTube?

Yes. I just block the user then delete the spam message.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 03:41:49 PM

Who was the user? I want to block them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 01, 2007, 04:47:32 PM

I notice many users doing this. They mainly advertise things like free ringtones. It's annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 04:50:18 PM

How come YouTUbe won't let you insert website URLs?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 01, 2007, 05:03:52 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 01, 2007, 04:50:18 PM

How come YouTUbe won't let you insert website URLs?

As an attempt to prevent spam.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 05:13:22 PM

Well YouTube still does a poor job of keeping spam out. People are still getting spammed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 01, 2007, 05:18:03 PM

It was just recently when I started getting spam comments. IMO, YouTube has gone downhill ever since Google purchased it last year. :glare:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 05:20:17 PM

Are we getting new music for this month. Bi-monthly lists?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 06:14:11 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 01, 2007, 05:20:17 PM

Are we getting new music for this month. Bi-monthly lists?

The lists aren't bi-monthly. They're quarterly. Not sure where you got the bi-monthly bit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 01, 2007, 06:25:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 06:14:11 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 01, 2007, 05:20:17 PM

Are we getting new music for this month. Bi-monthly lists?

The lists aren't bi-monthly. They're quarterly. Not sure where you got the bi-monthly bit.

Because of the May/June playlist.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 06:34:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 01, 2007, 06:25:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 06:14:11 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 01, 2007, 05:20:17 PM

Are we getting new music for this month. Bi-monthly lists?

The lists aren't bi-monthly. They're quarterly. Not sure where you got the bi-monthly bit.

Because of the May/June playlist.

IIRC, wasn't that the time when they were transitioning form Steve to the new guy? They probably didn't bother to change the playlist in June due to that. I've said it a dozen times and I'll say it again: expect a new list in October.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 07:59:50 PM

New sig done. This one goes for Gary. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 08:52:05 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 01, 2007, 07:59:50 PM

New sig done. This one goes for Gary. :D

I feel honored.  :P  :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2007, 08:52:53 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 08:52:05 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 01, 2007, 07:59:50 PM

New sig done. This one goes for Gary. :D

I feel honored.  :P  :D :rofl2:

Lovely! I can't wait! :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 01, 2007, 10:25:08 PM

Welcome to our newest member, fletch! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 01, 2007, 11:53:15 PM

Welcome aboard fletch! We're glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 11:46:23 AM

Good morning everyone!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 02, 2007, 12:07:04 PM

Morning. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 12:09:14 PM

I'm going to the swimming centre for a fresh dip today!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 12:51:35 PM

Is anyone hearing new music? I just heard a new song. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 02, 2007, 12:57:39 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 02, 2007, 12:51:35 PM

Is anyone hearing new music? I just heard a new song. :huh:

Quite obviliously you are then :P :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 01:00:04 PM

I'm not kidding! I just heard Pacific Wind by Ryan Farish! I'll try to tape it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 02, 2007, 01:04:09 PM

I'd point a dish at TWC but right now theres so much happening on this satellite, I kid you not if a dog craps anywhere in the universe you can bet I wont be out of the loop :P Thats how many news feeds are on this satellite.

On that note, here is the fleet I have in my backyard (I took them all down for cleaning yesterday, also my neighbour is trying to sell her house so I took them down for apperance sake.)
(http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/6dishes.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 01:14:57 PM

My cousin in Toronto has BellExpressVu. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 02, 2007, 01:26:15 PM

lol.. I'll bettcha that Bell dish feels pretty dominated by the 5 StarChoice dishes surrounding it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 01:32:31 PM

U betcha!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 01:47:28 PM

Welcome to our newest member , furball! 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 02, 2007, 02:17:04 PM

Welcome, furball! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 02:19:48 PM

Is it possible to report your own post to the moderator? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 02, 2007, 02:20:12 PM

Welcome furball!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 02:22:07 PM

I bet the this month's playlist contains music that will be in the TWC CD slated to be released next month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 02, 2007, 03:45:06 PM

Welcome aboard furball! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 03:51:03 PM

Hi lfmusiclover! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 03:51:58 PM

Should a The Front Porch thread continue in fall and winter? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 02, 2007, 03:59:04 PM

20,000 thread views for the Front Porch!

(http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/8112/20000of8.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 04:09:27 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 02, 2007, 03:59:04 PM

20,000 thread views for the Front Porch!

([url]http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/8112/20000of8.png[/url])

Yay, I'm in it! COngrats with the 20,000 views! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 02, 2007, 04:11:38 PM

Does anyone know who "krishnanr93" is on YouTube?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 04:16:38 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 02, 2007, 04:11:38 PM

Does anyone know who "krishnanr93" is on YouTube?

That's what I want to know. He comments on every TWC video he finds and keeps asking where I got the songs without checkong first.  Umm, why doesn't just stop posting unnecessary comments on my videos. I'm getting pretty annoyed with his comments and statements about him. I've actually uploaded one video an hour ago, and in a blink, I saw my first comment from him. His characteric matches to that of a spammer. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 02, 2007, 04:19:33 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 02, 2007, 03:51:58 PM

Should a The Front Porch thread continue in fall and winter? :hmm:

Nope, we'll start The Pot Belly Stove in the fall. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 04:22:27 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 02, 2007, 04:19:33 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 02, 2007, 03:51:58 PM

Should a The Front Porch thread continue in fall and winter? :hmm:

Nope, we'll start The Pot Belly Stove in the fall. :yes:

Fall starts on September 21. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 02, 2007, 04:23:08 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 02, 2007, 04:22:27 PM

Fall starts on September 21. :yes:

That's when I'll start it ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 04:24:23 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 02, 2007, 04:23:08 PM

That's when I'll start it ;)

Go ahead. I'm hearing Funktelligence-Still in the deuce! :dance: ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on September 02, 2007, 07:03:10 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2007, 01:31:36 PM

You know, there's something I'm very tired of: people taking discussions from here and putting them over on the TWCC board. What the hell is the point of coming here if all our discussions are over there?  What is said here, stays here.

I agree. TWC-specific topics should be on one forum or the other.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 07:27:39 PM

Welcome to our newest member, jeff24!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 02, 2007, 07:43:15 PM

Welcome aboard jeff24! Glad you've decided to join us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 02, 2007, 08:33:27 PM

Welcome to our newest member, mostpopular87!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2007, 10:07:44 PM

Welcome, mostpopular87!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 12:22:18 AM

Welcome to our newest member, TMBtD (Alain).  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2007, 10:59:14 AM

Welcome to our latest member, jasonp55!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 11:25:16 AM

Welcome aboard! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2007, 12:43:02 PM

Does anyone have this month's playlist? IIRC, someone posted the playlist a few days after the July music started.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 01:20:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 03, 2007, 12:43:02 PM

Does anyone have this month's playlist? IIRC, someone posted the playlist a few days after the July music started.

The only way anyone posted a playlist that quickly is if someone compiled what they THOUGHT was the playlist themselves. I can guarantee you that no one has an official playlist yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 03, 2007, 01:27:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 01:20:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 03, 2007, 12:43:02 PM

Does anyone have this month's playlist? IIRC, someone posted the playlist a few days after the July music started.

The only way anyone posted a playlist that quickly is if someone compiled what they THOUGHT was the playlist themselves. I can guarantee you that no one has an official playlist yet.

The July playlist was posted on July 7th. And it is the official playlist. http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7446

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2007, 01:30:32 PM

If I get the playlist then I'll post it here. TWCC members will have to find it their own way. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 01:37:44 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 03, 2007, 01:27:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 01:20:58 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 03, 2007, 12:43:02 PM

Does anyone have this month's playlist? IIRC, someone posted the playlist a few days after the July music started.

The only way anyone posted a playlist that quickly is if someone compiled what they THOUGHT was the playlist themselves. I can guarantee you that no one has an official playlist yet.

The July playlist was posted on July 7th. And it is the official playlist. [url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7446[/url]

That's got to be some kind of record. I don't think I've EVER known TWC to issue playlsits that quickly.  :o

Thunder, I'll believe THAT when I see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2007, 01:47:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover link=topic=4.msg12716#msg12716 date=1188841064

Thunder, I'll believe THAT when I see it.
[/quote

Sure! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2007, 04:13:38 PM

I'm becoming suspicious of a member, TATERPEELY. He's writing all thread and posts in caps and saying random things.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 04:15:14 PM

That's the end of this conversation. Please don't talk about other members. Again, your NOT the admin. If you have concerns, let me or Stephen or Kyle know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2007, 04:27:30 PM

I already know that. A PM is enough.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 04:41:27 PM

I decided to PM you after I read this.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 03, 2007, 06:57:09 PM

Just ordered a new laptop, and a new desktop for my dad (because his is old and it's having a bunch of problems lately, so it's pretty much kaput). :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 03, 2007, 07:08:46 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 03, 2007, 06:57:09 PM

Just ordered a new laptop, and a new desktop for my dad (because his is old and it's having a bunch of problems lately, so it's pretty much kaput). :dance:

Hey, congrats B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 03, 2007, 08:05:34 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 03, 2007, 06:57:09 PM

Just ordered a new laptop, and a new desktop for my dad (because his is old and it's having a bunch of problems lately, so it's pretty much kaput). :dance:

Awesome. Do you have specs for either computer?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 03, 2007, 08:38:18 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 03, 2007, 08:05:34 PM

Awesome. Do you have specs for either computer?

I'll post them later. :yes:

EDIT: Posted them in the computer setup thread. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 09:26:13 PM

Welcome to our newest member, colonieweather!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 03, 2007, 09:27:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 09:26:13 PM

Welcome to our newest member, colonieweather!  8)

Welcome, colonieweather! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 03, 2007, 10:10:05 PM

Welcome colonieweather. 

Tomorrow I have to give a speech in front of my speech class, on how I got interested in weather.  How much fun will that be  :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 11:35:06 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 03, 2007, 10:10:05 PM

Welcome colonieweather. 

Tomorrow I have to give a speech in front of my speech class, on how I got interested in weather.  How much fun will that be  :frantic:

Wow, I'm glad I'm not you. I hated having to speak in front of the class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2007, 11:57:05 PM

Welcome to our newest member, bigdog90307!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 04, 2007, 06:52:01 AM

Yea, I chickened out last year and dropped the class..so I am gonna toughin up this year and do it.  I've already given one speech..boy was that a funny one.

99% of the class did horrible haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 04, 2007, 07:47:09 AM

I always hated speaking in front of big groups. My hands would get really sweaty, and i would start to stutter :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2007, 01:01:56 PM

I hope people don't laugh at wxmediafan's class for his interest in TWC and the weather. I wish I could be like him. I hate giving speeches and am very nervous when I choose weather as a subject. I'm not sure why though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 04, 2007, 01:04:41 PM

I have mentioned how I like TWC in school and people tell me things like "Why do you like The Weather Channel? That's so weird."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2007, 01:07:57 PM

I asked one kid in my class "Do you listen to Weather channel music?" and he replied "It's gay"
Then I said if he even listens to it and he replied again that it's gay.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 04, 2007, 01:11:25 PM

First of all, Kyle said he was going to talk about the weather, NOT the Weather Channel. Second, you get the reactions that you do because your all kids. Most kids your age simply don't listen to that kind of music. Kids don't have the maturity, nor the appreciation of different styles of music that come with adulthood.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2007, 01:14:59 PM

Well still someone is bound to think of the Weather Channel when someone is mentioning about the weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 04, 2007, 01:15:55 PM

They won't think about its music though, nor would they have any reason to believe that Kyle has an interest in TWC or its music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 04, 2007, 01:16:19 PM

A lot of kids my age listen to rap music. I hate rap.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 04, 2007, 01:25:47 PM

Me too. Can't stand it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2007, 01:30:38 PM

Rap is disgusting. :x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 04, 2007, 01:54:34 PM

Rap is da shizzle, it fo sho sucks!  :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2007, 01:59:54 PM

I'm white and nerdy.... blah blah....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 04, 2007, 02:16:06 PM

Okay, now THAT IS a song I like :P

Listen here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XbVtbc_XzrI

It's rap but its, Weird Al so its like.. Normal haha.. or weird.. This song is my cell phone ringer :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 04, 2007, 02:22:54 PM

"White and Nerdy" is one of the few rap songs I actually like. Weird Al is so funny.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2007, 02:23:35 PM

Great! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 04, 2007, 02:24:49 PM

lmao: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9MNUrdIdjU&NR=1

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 04, 2007, 05:01:33 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 04, 2007, 02:16:06 PM

Okay, now THAT IS a song I like :P

Listen here: [url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XbVtbc_XzrI[/url]

It's rap but its, Weird Al so its like.. Normal haha.. or weird.. This song is my cell phone ringer :P

hey, I'm not weird  :o  :P. jk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 04, 2007, 05:18:31 PM

Nah, people don't make fun of me for liking weather.  I used to get many weird looks..but most of the people who know me, know I am the weather man.  So it doesn't matter anyways.  And I can't stand the weather channel music.  And as gary stated, I just talked about weather, not TWC.  I don't watch TWC that often anymore, but even if I did..I really wouldnt discuss it with my friends :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 05, 2007, 04:16:01 PM

I just had my first day of high school. I'm getting pretty tired from walking the entire place.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 05, 2007, 04:30:39 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 05, 2007, 04:16:01 PM

I just had my first day of high school. I'm getting pretty tired from walking the entire place.

Wow. How big is your high school? Here, it is about a mile from one side of campus to the other, but I don't mind it; I enjoy walking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 05, 2007, 04:47:23 PM

It's pretty big. It's in the shape of a Y. I have to walk from one end to the other from classes to the cafeteria and from my algebra class to the buses.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 05, 2007, 08:32:21 PM

Wow, first day back to work and boom 2 whole posts on the front porch!  :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 05, 2007, 08:35:28 PM

Kyle, have you been able to access that recording of the Joe Lasokta song?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 05, 2007, 08:35:49 PM

Quote

I just had my first day of high school. I'm getting pretty tired from walking the entire place.

Our campus is rather ... um smallish, i guess compared to other schools.

http://breeze.ahisd.net:8080/p82312844/

some may be able to view it, others may not it's a "slide show" if you will. if you can get it to work, wait until the second slide comes up, then click on Alamo Heights High School, after that there's a sky view picture of our school, and if you want to you can also check out the new facilities they've added that just got completed this year, those would be slides 41-45.

In the sky view picture of my school, the building towards the bottom of the screen is referred to South Hall - Downstairs is where Spanish Classes are hosted, while upstairs is the English Department. Next is the building going up somewhat in the middle, central hall...downstairs are randomly placed classrooms (such as speech, home ec., etc) upstairs would be the new computer lab rooms (we call them CRCs) those were orinigally the science rooms but the science department has gotten a building all to them selves which is one of the new facilities. then after that is north hall where history/math courses are hosted.

ok enough with my long post, i'm done  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 05, 2007, 09:43:27 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 05, 2007, 08:35:28 PM

Kyle, have you been able to access that recording of the Joe Lasokta song?

Not yet, the computer is in Oakville Im heading there within the next few days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2007, 12:15:57 PM

Hey everyone. No school today or tomorrow for me as classes are reserved for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 06, 2007, 02:28:56 PM

Welcome to our newest member, II.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 06, 2007, 06:53:39 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 06, 2007, 12:15:57 PM

Hey everyone. No school today or tomorrow for me as classes are reserved for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

That makes no sence, or maybe it does.  Why are they reserved for them?

Today i had an Algebra 2 test.  tomorrow..i have my physics test..hopefull i did/do good on both.

Another weekend of work from 4 to 8 :glare:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2007, 08:22:59 PM

I go to a private catholic high school. Catholic and public high schools are a lot different.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2007, 09:32:03 PM

Can someone please show me how to scan the playlists from my scanner into the forums. So when I get the playlist I can get it scanned to make life easier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 06, 2007, 09:36:46 PM

Does anyone know of any picture editing software that let's you make all of a certain pixel transparent?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 06, 2007, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 06, 2007, 09:32:03 PM

Can someone please show me how to scan the playlists from my scanner into the forums. So when I get the playlist I can get it scanned to make life easier.

Put the playlist in the scanner, hit the "scan" button, and upload the JPG file the scanner generates to the forum. Really, it's a fairly straight forward process.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2007, 09:55:13 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 06, 2007, 09:37:11 PM

Put the playlist in the scanner, hit the "scan" button, and upload the JPG file the scanner generates to the forum. Really, it's a fairly straight forward process.

Okay. Thanks Billy!   8) :)  ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 06, 2007, 10:47:55 PM

Thunder, that didn't answer the question I asked :no:

Why does your school do that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2007, 11:13:55 PM

I just said I go to a catholic high school. I have no idea why my school does that. They can do anything they want. It's not a public school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 07, 2007, 07:05:42 AM

'Ok, that is the answer I was looking for..thanks B)

So.. I'm ready for a day off from school :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 07, 2007, 07:50:30 AM

Hmm, I seem to remember up here as well the Catholic schools could do what ever they wanted, when ever they wanted... Very odd and somewhat unfair :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 07, 2007, 08:30:12 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 07, 2007, 07:50:30 AM

Hmm, I seem to remember up here as well the Catholic schools could do what ever they wanted, when ever they wanted... Very odd and somewhat unfair :P

Yup that's because Catholic schools don't have all the bureaucracy found in public school systems. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 11:29:22 AM

Plus they charge for everything. Tuiton, lunch, textbook, uniforms, etc...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcmusicguy on September 07, 2007, 08:09:15 PM

I enjoy hip hop , much more than rap, but I really enjoy all types of music, from Instrumental jazz, to love songs to hippity hoppity. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 08:46:44 PM

To those involved in the consversation about Cocoon,
I do not have the whole song. That is only a clip from the Man Power Music website. Tempest Wind is also on there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 08:49:34 PM

Oh that's where you got the song! :doh: Where can you get the full length song? Itunes certainly doesn't carry it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 08:53:12 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 08:49:34 PM

Oh that's where you got the song! :doh: Where can you get the full length song? Itunes certainly doesn't carry it.

It's unavailble.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 08:54:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 08:53:12 PM

It's unavailable.

Wonderful. Just what I need to hear. :censored: <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 09:03:53 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 08:54:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 08:53:12 PM

It's unavailable.

Wonderful. Just what I need to hear. :censored: <_<

The best ones are. Basically, if you hear the name "Samuel Lincoln", don't count on it being available. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 09:07:22 PM

I just hate it when all my favorites are unavailable. Why can't TWC play good music that the public can take?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 07, 2007, 09:17:32 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 09:07:22 PM

I just hate it when all my favorites are unavailable. Why can't TWC play good music that the public can take?

Because when an average person decides to make some music and send it in, if they like it, they'll play it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 09:25:35 PM

Frank Josephs isn't your "average, everyday person". His music is production music, so it isn't available to the public.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 10:13:32 PM

Has anyone had any luck with finding "Pressing On" by Yvonne Ayers?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

I've never heard of "Pressing Own", but here is a clip of "Pressing On": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4TqpgUKWy0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4TqpgUKWy0)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

I've never heard of "Pressing Own", but here is a clip of "Pressing On"

Are you serious? :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:27:30 PM

Quote from: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

I've never heard of "Pressing Own", but here is a clip of "Pressing On"

Are you serious? :crazy:

Umm, yeah. Why?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 11:27:53 PM

I never heard of Pressing Own either. Just Pressing On. :P Are they playing Shine on you Diamond Crazy or Shine On You Crazy Diamond? :P :D (that was a sarcastic question)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:28:51 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:27:30 PM

Quote from: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

I've never heard of "Pressing Own", but here is a clip of "Pressing On"

Are you serious? :crazy:

Umm, yeah. Why?

Isn't it obvious?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:29:55 PM

Quote from: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:28:51 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:27:30 PM

Quote from: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

I've never heard of "Pressing Own", but here is a clip of "Pressing On"

Are you serious? :crazy:

Umm, yeah. Why?

Isn't it obvious?

It was another TWC misspelling! :doh: They do that a lot. Which makes me wonder whether Joe Lasokta's name is spelled wrong or not...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 11:30:22 PM

I think Derek was being sarcastic :wink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:32:03 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:30:22 PM

I think Derek was being sarcastic :wink:

I had no idea it was misspelled until furball pointed it out. How is that sarcasm?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:32:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:29:55 PM

Quote from: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:28:51 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:27:30 PM

Quote from: furball on September 07, 2007, 11:26:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:25:00 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 07, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

It could be in that site where you found Overlooked. Does anyone know how "Pressing Own" sounds like?

I've never heard of "Pressing Own", but here is a clip of "Pressing On"

Are you serious? :crazy:

Umm, yeah. Why?

Isn't it obvious?

It was another TWC misspelling! :doh: They do that a lot. Which makes me wonder whether Joe Lasokta's name is spelled wrong or not...

Most definitely. "Pressing Own" makes no sense whatsoever. TWC has made LOTS of spelling mistakes over the years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 11:34:00 PM

I thought it was sarcastic b/c you said Pressing On not Pressing Own and furball said if you were serious. U said "Umm, Yeah." Sorry if I wasn't right but I was just pointing out something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2007, 11:35:31 PM

Good night everyone! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 07, 2007, 11:50:52 PM

I found a clip of "Tempest Wind" on that website: http://www.manpowermusic.com/lo-fi/MPM1.151.mp3 (http://www.manpowermusic.com/lo-fi/MPM1.151.mp3)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 08, 2007, 02:15:08 PM

Welcome to our newest member, GSP163!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2007, 02:16:12 PM

Welcome GSP163!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 08, 2007, 03:05:26 PM

My laptop's been shipped. :D It should be delivered in a couple of days. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcmusicguy on September 08, 2007, 05:11:11 PM

Have you guys heard the following songs:

Mark Krurnows ki -Things Ive Known
Pieces Of A Dream - Yeah Baby
Mark Krurnowki - November
Mark Kruwnoski - Afternoon With You

 These tunes are awesome!!!! 8) :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 08, 2007, 05:17:28 PM

Quote from: twcmusicguy on September 08, 2007, 05:11:11 PM

Have you guys heard the following songs:

Mark Krurnows ki -Things Ive Known

Never heard that one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcmusicguy on September 08, 2007, 05:24:33 PM

It aired on the best of 2006 playlist and on August 06, if youd like i can send you the mp3?LMK.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 08, 2007, 05:28:01 PM

I don't recall ever hearing it. How weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcmusicguy on September 08, 2007, 05:30:26 PM

ITs a Great Song!!! :)  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 08, 2007, 05:39:55 PM

Offering MP3's is not allowed here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2007, 08:28:08 PM

I'm not a huge fan of Mark Krurnowski music. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 08, 2007, 08:30:32 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the any song on the playlist this month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2007, 08:31:07 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 08, 2007, 08:30:32 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the any song on the playlist this month.

Are you a Jeanne Ricks fan? I am! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 08, 2007, 08:36:53 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 08, 2007, 08:31:07 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 08, 2007, 08:30:32 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the any song on the playlist this month.

Are you a Jeanne Ricks fan? I am! :yes:

I'm sure you know the answer. :) ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2007, 08:48:19 PM

Does anyone here have a MySpace? I do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2007, 11:28:21 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 08, 2007, 08:48:19 PM

Does anyone here have a MySpace? I do.

I have one. Can you show me it? I'll PM you mine, if you want.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 09, 2007, 12:37:16 AM

They're going to be weighing us in PE on Monday, and I have to lose my water weight otherwise I'll weigh a lot heavier than I normally would.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 09, 2007, 10:30:07 AM

I've got a myspace...but i rarely use it anymore.  ive started facebook

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 09, 2007, 11:02:44 AM

haha same here...I used to use myspace a lot, but I lost interest in it...so I started using facebook.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 09, 2007, 11:16:30 AM

I've got a Facebook, but not a MySpace

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2007, 11:52:17 AM

I like Al's 9/11 sig. Also Mike, I'll show you mine when I get a chance. I actually made it yesterday but I can add you as friend as soon as I have a pic uploaded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 09, 2007, 12:28:11 PM

Ha wow, i totally forgot that 9/11 was coming up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 09, 2007, 03:57:23 PM

I would like to point out that for about 10 minutes I owned the Game Room:
(http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/gameroom.png)
:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2007, 07:47:56 PM

I would like to point out not for long!! :shifty:

Ha, I owned you!  [/color] 8) :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2007, 06:14:28 PM

Welcome to Andrew T., who just joined the forums. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 06:18:44 PM

Welcome Andrew T.!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 10, 2007, 07:07:53 PM

Welcome, Andrew.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 07:14:36 PM

So is everybody getting ready for the Local on the 48's project!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 10, 2007, 07:37:06 PM

Welcome to our newest members, Andrew T and LFMusicRocks!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 10, 2007, 07:40:45 PM

How come LFMusicRocks' name in the online list is in italics? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 10, 2007, 07:41:20 PM

I don't know. That used to happen with Thunder too. Never could figure it out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 10, 2007, 07:42:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 10, 2007, 07:41:20 PM

I don't know. That used to happen with Thunder too. Never could figure it out.

Yeah. The italics is gone from LFMusicRocks' name now, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 10, 2007, 07:44:49 PM

Welcome, LFMusicRocks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 07:53:49 PM

Maybe whenever there's a new member, italics is shown? That's how it appears in my friend's forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 10, 2007, 08:34:01 PM

welcome Andrew

I am not participating in the local across the 48s.  I have no way.

I think I am getting a sinece infection <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 10, 2007, 08:35:45 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 10, 2007, 08:34:01 PM

I think I am getting a sinece infection <_<

I thought that read science infection at first. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 08:37:48 PM

Nobody is a good speller. I can't even spell my last name.

Just an FYI. sinece is sinus.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 10, 2007, 08:38:32 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 10, 2007, 08:37:48 PM

Just an FYI. sinece is sinus.  ;)

I knew that ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 10, 2007, 08:58:30 PM

thanks for that correction

You can't even spell your last name, thunder?  That's.. odd :crazy:

Stephen.. I first wrote it as science..without thinking :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 09:03:36 PM

Can you spell and pronounce-- BHATTACHARYA?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2007, 09:26:44 PM

Wow, we've got 15 users on at once! That doesn't happen too often here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2007, 09:28:05 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 10, 2007, 07:37:06 PM

Welcome to our newest members, Andrew T and LFMusicRocks!!  8)

LFMusicRocks is YouTube user/stalker krishnanr93. I know this because he has LFMusicRocks as his title on his YouTube page.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 09:29:08 PM

Yeah LFMusicRocks is krishnanr93. I noticed that in his email address.

Welcome to our newest member, redoctober90!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 10, 2007, 09:29:40 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 10, 2007, 09:29:08 PM

Yeah LFMusicRocks is krishnanr93. I noticed that in his email address.

Welcome to our newest member, redoctober90!

I think that's Steve from State College!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2007, 09:30:10 PM

Yes he is Steve.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 09:30:23 PM

Yeah it is. Hope he had his JR. captured!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2007, 10:14:09 PM

Bye Bye! :D I have to sleep early for school tomorrow. I gotta wake up at 6.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2007, 10:17:39 PM

Goodnight. :)

I might as well go to bed too. I get up at 5:15.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: chris9277 on September 10, 2007, 10:20:48 PM

I am going to bed too

6:30 am start for me.

welcome redoctober90

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 10, 2007, 11:22:38 PM

Welcome aboard redoctober90! Glad to have you with us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 10, 2007, 11:24:34 PM

Welcome redoctober90 (Steve).  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Andrew T. on September 10, 2007, 11:37:52 PM

Thanks for the greetings!  I also joined TWC Classics a few months ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 11, 2007, 01:15:14 PM

Welcome to our newest member, dekej!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2007, 03:24:08 PM

Welcome, dekej!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2007, 04:27:34 PM

Don't ask who this is! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 11, 2007, 04:29:19 PM

Who is that? :P j/k

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2007, 04:31:08 PM

Um, that's a pic of me and my younger brother on vacation in Barcelona, Spain! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 11, 2007, 06:37:42 PM

Welcome to our latest member, jianoran!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2007, 07:42:47 PM

The attachment explains it all! See ya tomorrow afternoon! ^_^. My artwork sux so please excuse that. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 12:39:00 AM

Knowing him he's probably ended up in a mental institution again.  :rolleyes:

I have no clue though. He blocked me on AIM awhile back (it's been wonderful BTW), so I haven't spoken to him since our falling out took place here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 01:24:55 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: [url]http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar[/url]

I think one reason may be that he's lost nearly all his interest in TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 12, 2007, 06:49:41 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 01:24:55 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: [url]http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar[/url]

I think one reason may be that he's lost nearly all his interest in TWC.

What would that have to do with closing his youtube thread.  unless all he did was post TWC stuff (which he probably did?)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 12, 2007, 07:53:32 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 12:39:00 AM

Knowing him he's probably ended up in a mental institution again.  :rolleyes:

What's wrong with him?

I'm guessing he was banned before i joined?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 09:38:42 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2007, 06:49:41 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 01:24:55 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: [url]http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar[/url]

I think one reason may be that he's lost nearly all his interest in TWC.

What would that have to do with closing his youtube thread.  unless all he did was post TWC stuff (which he probably did?)

Yes, that's ALL he posted. :yes:

furball, let's just say that Gil had some mental issues. And yes, he's been banned form here many times, but we got into a big scuffle a month or two ago and that was the final straw. I banned him and his buddy Dan forever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 11:29:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 09:38:42 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2007, 06:49:41 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 01:24:55 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: [url]http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar[/url]

I think one reason may be that he's lost nearly all his interest in TWC.

What would that have to do with closing his youtube thread.  unless all he did was post TWC stuff (which he probably did?)

Yes, that's ALL he posted. :yes:

I remember he had posted some videos of tornado siren tests, too.
[/quote]
LOL, what, like maybe 2 or 3 out of the 60 or 70 videos he posted?  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 01:16:30 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 11:29:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 09:38:42 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2007, 06:49:41 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 01:24:55 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: [url]http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar[/url]

I think one reason may be that he's lost nearly all his interest in TWC.

What would that have to do with closing his youtube thread.  unless all he did was post TWC stuff (which he probably did?)

Yes, that's ALL he posted. :yes:

I remember he had posted some videos of tornado siren tests, too.

LOL, what, like maybe 2 or 3 out of the 60 or 70 videos he posted?  :D
[/quote]

Gary, you edited my post instead of quoting it. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 01:17:35 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 11:29:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 09:38:42 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2007, 06:49:41 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 01:24:55 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 12:16:27 AM

I wonder why Gil's YouTube account has been closed...?  :huh: [url]http://youtube.com/profile?user=intellistar[/url]

I think one reason may be that he's lost nearly all his interest in TWC.

What would that have to do with closing his youtube thread.  unless all he did was post TWC stuff (which he probably did?)

Yes, that's ALL he posted. :yes:

I remember he had posted some videos of tornado siren tests, too.

LOL, what, like maybe 2 or 3 out of the 60 or 70 videos he posted?  :D
[/quote]

Better?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2007, 03:50:00 PM

lol what's with the quotes! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 12, 2007, 04:38:19 PM

My laptop arrived today. :dance: It's all set up now - in fact, I'm typing this message with it. :) It's a tad bit heavier than I expected, but still, it's VERY nice. Vista is just absolutely awesome, too. :D I haven't gotten to do much on this laptop yet, but still so far Vista is amazing. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2007, 04:40:19 PM

Can you download the 4000 Emulator and CamStudio with Vista? If so, then I'll be getting it next year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 04:41:51 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 12, 2007, 04:38:19 PM

My laptop arrived today. :dance: It's all set up now - in fact, I'm typing this message with it. :) It's a tad bit heavier than I expected, but still, it's VERY nice. Vista is just absolutely awesome, too. :D I haven't gotten to do much on this laptop yet, but still so far Vista is amazing. 8)

Cool. Got any pictures of your new laptop?  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 12, 2007, 04:44:26 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 04:41:51 PM

Cool. Got any pictures of your new laptop?  8)

Unfortunately I can't post any pictures of it because I don't have a camera. :( I will, however, post some screenshots of my desktop, etc. sometime tonight, though. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2007, 05:00:06 PM

Anyone ready to ride the NYC subway! :lol: :D :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 12, 2007, 05:22:09 PM

A question for Vista users: how do you disable the annoying UAC (User Account Control)? It gets annoying seeing that message pop up every time I try to do something. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 05:24:59 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 12, 2007, 05:22:09 PM

A question for Vista users: how do you disable the annoying UAC (User Account Control)? It gets annoying seeing that message pop up every time I try to do something. <_<

Control Panel > User Accounts > Turn User Account Control on or off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 12, 2007, 05:37:44 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 12, 2007, 05:24:59 PM

Control Panel > User Accounts > Turn User Account Control on or off.

Thanks Billy. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 12, 2007, 09:29:51 PM

Welcome to our newest member, MSquared980! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 12, 2007, 10:34:05 PM

Can someone ID this song for me, sorry its such a short clip..

https://twctodayforums.com/kyle/LOT8s_SatRad_Glitch.wmv

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 10:36:39 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 12, 2007, 10:34:05 PM

Can someone ID this song for me, sorry its such a short clip..

https://twctodayforums.com/kyle/LOT8s_SatRad_Glitch.wmv

"Don't Knock Me" by Steve Glotzer. It's available on freeplay.com. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2007, 11:11:54 PM

I wonder why TWC rename songs. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 11:14:36 PM

Welcome aboard MSquared! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 13, 2007, 07:31:00 AM

Quote from: Thunder on September 12, 2007, 11:11:54 PM

I wonder why TWC rename songs. :wacko:

I dont think its ALWAYS TWC. Sometimes the artist changes them, or doesnt even name them at all. So TWC has to put a name on their lists.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 13, 2007, 08:33:52 AM

Welcome to our newest member, chuck5982!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 13, 2007, 10:05:22 AM

Welcome Chuck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 13, 2007, 04:10:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2007, 10:36:39 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 12, 2007, 10:34:05 PM

Can someone ID this song for me, sorry its such a short clip..

https://twctodayforums.com/kyle/LOT8s_SatRad_Glitch.wmv

"Don't Knock Me" by Steve Glotzer. It's available on freeplay.com. 8)

I can't find it..  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 13, 2007, 04:51:25 PM

It's on #12 Kyle.
http://freeplaymusic.com/search/category_search.php?sindex=11&i=1102&t=v

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 13, 2007, 04:56:44 PM

Thanks :P freeplaymusic.com is where it is, I was looking at the link posted above "freeplay.com"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 13, 2007, 05:30:26 PM

Yeah it's freeplaymusic. I was at freeplay and got confused at where I was! :D

Isn't this the first time I helped someone? :o :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 13, 2007, 05:37:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 13, 2007, 05:30:26 PM

Isn't this the first time I helped someone? :o :blink:

Regardless :P Thank you

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 13, 2007, 06:39:17 PM

I'm sorry about my directions Kyle. Thanks Thunder for showing him the correct link. I didn't think it would be appropriate to post the link to an mp3.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 13, 2007, 08:01:49 PM

You may post links to LEGAL mp3's. Those are legal, and so not a problem to post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 13, 2007, 09:57:13 PM

Thanks everyone! :D. Yeah freeplaymusic is used for artists who want their full length music to be heard legally.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 13, 2007, 10:13:34 PM

Good night ya'll!!  :) :D 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 14, 2007, 02:51:10 PM

Well I go this evening from 4:30 till 9:30 and tomorrow morning from 8 to 2 to take the GED test. I'm extremely nervous. I hope I studied enough!  :D

Wish me luck guys!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 14, 2007, 03:05:12 PM

Best of luck on your GED tests, Gary. B)

My MSN Hotmail account was changed to the new "Windows Live" format, and I hate it. The format is too confusing and it takes a lot longer to load since it's more graphics intensive. I also just dislike the overall layout.

Is there any other web client I can use my Hotmail address in? I'd like to switch clients but use the same email address.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 14, 2007, 03:16:50 PM

Good luck, Gary. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 14, 2007, 03:34:32 PM

Dang..thats pretty long.  Good Luck B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 14, 2007, 03:42:08 PM

Good luck, Gary! Hope you do well! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 14, 2007, 05:02:19 PM

You can use Google Mail. Gmail doesn't have too much graphics to slow down your connection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 14, 2007, 05:11:29 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 14, 2007, 03:05:12 PM

My MSN Hotmail account was changed to the new "Windows Live" format, and I hate it. The format is too confusing and it takes a lot longer to load since it's more graphics intensive. I also just dislike the overall layout.

Is there any other web client I can use my Hotmail address in? I'd like to switch clients but use the same email address.

Windows Live Mail seems fine to me. I actually find the interface simpler than that of the old Hotmail. IIRC, you can set up Hotmail accounts in Outlook or Outlook Express.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 14, 2007, 05:40:18 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 14, 2007, 05:11:29 PM

Windows Live Mail seems fine to me. I actually fine the interface simpler than that of the old Hotmail. IIRC, you can set up Hotmail accounts in Outlook or Outlook Express.

I agree with you about Windows Live Hotmail. I've actually used it for quite a while, since it was in Beta. :yes: As for Hotmail/Live Hotmail in OE, I believe you have to pay to do that now, unlike it used to be where you could do it for free.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 14, 2007, 06:23:29 PM

Great. It's raining over our area. We had plans to go out for dinner tonight. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 14, 2007, 06:52:19 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 14, 2007, 06:23:29 PM

Great. It's raining over our area. We had plans to go out for dinner tonight. <_<

Did you plan on eating dinner outside or something?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 14, 2007, 07:59:53 PM

I think I'm starting to get sick. <_< :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 14, 2007, 08:34:36 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 14, 2007, 07:59:53 PM

I think I'm starting to get sick. <_< :(

Sick as in a cold? Or sick as in stomach ache? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 14, 2007, 08:38:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 14, 2007, 08:34:36 PM

Sick as in a cold? Or sick as in stomach ache? :huh:

Cold. Yesterday, I could tell I was starting to develop one, but today was a lot worse. I've been stuffed up all day pretty much, sneezing all over the place, and my voice sounds horrible. :x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 14, 2007, 09:50:27 PM

I've got a cold, too.. Aparently the whole back to school / work thing does this to alot of people at this time of year.. sigh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 14, 2007, 09:52:51 PM

I only get sick after an allergy attack. Right now I'm in the middle of one, so I should be getting a cold in say... Late September-Early October.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 14, 2007, 11:13:33 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 14, 2007, 09:50:27 PM

I've got a cold, too.. Aparently the whole back to school / work thing does this to alot of people at this time of year.. sigh.

Yup. Its only natural that it happens. People cough, sneeze, etc. in buildings occupied by hundreds of people. Germs spread faster than fire.

Anywho, I took the Math and Science portions of the GED test tonight, and both were relatively easy. Tomorrow I take the remaining portions (English, Reading, Soc. Studies), and then in a month or two I'll get the results, and (hopefully) my high school diploma.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2007, 09:02:52 AM

I've got major allergies right now, and they've been here for about a month or so. I've tried using certain medications and they don't work much. Any ideas?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2007, 12:12:44 PM

Well, I'm finished with the test. I'll get my results in about a month. I'm hoping I passed everything.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 15, 2007, 12:54:47 PM

Good luck Gary!

Mike, try taking Zyrtec or Allegra. They work for my allergies.

Billy, we went out for dinner with my friends from Cherry Hill, NJ. I went to TGI Friday's. Their food is OK not as tasty and fresh as Applebee's but their quesadilla are delish!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2007, 04:28:18 PM

I like restaurants like TGI Fridays, 99 (regional chain), Red Robin, and Ruby Tuesday's best. Applebee's is okay, but they aren't the best. I haven't been to an Applebee's since 2003 though, so they could have changed since.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 15, 2007, 04:30:00 PM

They have changed!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2007, 04:36:17 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 14, 2007, 05:40:18 PM

I agree with you about Windows Live Hotmail. I've actually used it for quite a while, since it was in Beta. :yes: As for Hotmail/Live Hotmail in OE, I believe you have to pay to do that now, unlike it used to be where you could do it for free.

I noticed that too. Why do you have to pay to use Hotmail on Microsoft Outlook, whereas you don't have to pay to use other email accounts (Comcast, Yahoo, etc) on it? It makes no sense whatsoever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 15, 2007, 07:22:54 PM

Spammers have commissioned MSN accounts to act as spam bots, therefore if you have a new account you can use hotmail with outlook for free, you just have to download a connector. But if your like me and have a grandfater acount (One thats been active since before they made this decision) you can still use it in Outlook at no extra cost or extra download requirements.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 16, 2007, 10:30:54 AM

Our new desktop computer also arrived on the day that my laptop did, and we've had several problems with it. First off, the speakers that we used on the older computer didn't work with the new one, so we had to buy new ones. Today, now it decided to suddenly stop connecting to the internet. :rolleyes: My laptop however, has been working pretty much flawlessly. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2007, 11:00:46 AM

I am cheap..so I dont go to Applebees.  I went once, and all we got was chips and dip, with onion rings (so an apitizer)..it was delicious.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 12:30:58 PM

I like Applebees burgers and Ruby Tuesday's. But we have to save some money and burn those calories so eating out is not something my family and I do everyday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: furball on September 16, 2007, 12:31:21 PM

I have returned! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 12:31:59 PM

Yay! Maybe you'll make it to the 100 post mark (Full Member), furball! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 16, 2007, 12:45:32 PM

LOL I love how people use emoticons that arnt even installed :P :flabergasted:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 12:56:49 PM

It's very colourful, Kyle! :angry: thunderisannoying:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 16, 2007, 01:09:31 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 16, 2007, 12:56:49 PM

thunderisannoying:

:iagree:


J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 16, 2007, 01:28:25 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 16, 2007, 01:09:31 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 16, 2007, 12:56:49 PM

thunderisannoying:

:iagree:

:metoo:

:p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 16, 2007, 01:40:31 PM

:fridaysarewingnightsattgifriday!:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2007, 02:04:13 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 16, 2007, 12:45:32 PM

LOL I love how people use emoticons that arnt even installed :P :flabergasted:

Its not that their not installed, rather I think when you see that i think its because the person used the TWCC equivalent of that emoticon, instead of using ours.  There its :thrilled:, here its :woot:.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 16, 2007, 02:24:39 PM

How did the clock on the board go an hour ahead? :wacko: *goes to change setting in profile*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 02:29:00 PM

:godcalledinsicktoday:

:jk/jk: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 02:31:36 PM

Never mind. :crazy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 16, 2007, 02:33:17 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 16, 2007, 02:24:39 PM

How did the clock on the board go an hour ahead? :wacko: *goes to change setting in profile*

See, I avoided that process :P I just set my mind to put the clock ahead instead of actually changing anything, now that its back to normal I dont have to do squat :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 02:35:48 PM

Squat?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2007, 03:02:37 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 16, 2007, 02:35:48 PM

Squat?

Squat=nothing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 07:37:35 PM

:rofl2: :rofl2: :Rofl2:= :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2007, 07:46:20 PM

 :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2007, 07:51:49 PM

I"m creating a new poll.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2007, 10:38:03 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 16, 2007, 07:51:49 PM

I"m creating a new poll.

congratulations, I'll alert the media.

I had to work all weekend..wahoo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 16, 2007, 11:11:40 PM

I was just notified that I had a project due tomorrow and I didn't even know about it!  :frantic: ... I guess it slipped my mind after doing a lot of homework...from Noon until 7pm with short breaks in between. ugh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 17, 2007, 12:09:21 PM

I hate it when that happens. I was told to purchase a book for tomorrow's English class. With such short notice! <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 17, 2007, 04:27:18 PM

I think I'm going to snap:

(http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/forecast.png)

This is a BORING forecast..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 17, 2007, 04:37:43 PM

At P.E. today, sometime put their foot on an electrical outlet that wasn't connected to the wall (I assume someone at the old school that was in this building before did that). Guess what happened when they did it? A weird noise was heard, and then sparks were sent flying out of the outlet. :o It was cool and scary at the same time. I heard someone who was closer to it almost got electrocuted, too. :ph34r:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 17, 2007, 05:04:56 PM

Yikes! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 17, 2007, 06:25:54 PM

I'm off to work now, lol.. New season starts officially at 9:00PM :P Wish me luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 08:38:20 AM

Welcome ot our newest member, WeatherPanel!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 03:54:41 PM

Welcome WeatherPanel!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 06:58:43 PM

Just to let everyone know, Dan (Concentric Eyewall) will probably be back a little later. We resolved our issues and I told him he could come back. However, Gil's permaban still stands.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:01:41 PM

My intellistar just showed a very rare icon! :o

(http://myrandomtwcstuff.googlepages.com/ThunderstormIS.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 07:02:53 PM

What rare icon? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on September 18, 2007, 07:05:09 PM

Maybe the Thunderstorm icon is rare in coastal California.  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 07:05:42 PM

Yeah I was gonna say, maybe its just rare in his neck of the woods.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 07:07:02 PM

:doh: I didn't even think about that. We see that icon practically every week here in Florida! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on September 18, 2007, 07:08:11 PM

Around here, the "Sunny" icon is pretty rare.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:08:19 PM

I've never in my life seen the thunderstorm icon on my IS before, (except during the regional forecast since Ely and Las Vegas are prone to thunderstorms).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:09:18 PM

Quote from: ericster88 on September 18, 2007, 07:08:11 PM

Around here, the "Sunny" icon is pretty rare.  :lol:

Whenever you see an IS clip of mine, it will most definently always say sunny. If I had a penny for every time I saw the sunny icon, I'd be wealthier than Bill Gates!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 07:11:34 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:09:18 PM

If I had a penny for every time I saw the sunny icon, I'd be wealthier than Bill Gates!

Same here, except with the thunderstorm icon. Then, I'd buy out Microsoft and make it better. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:13:50 PM

I've noticed that HiRAD doesn't report fog. This entire summer, I haven't seen it once. I've seen it on my metro map at the locations with airports (Watsonville, Salinas, Monterey), but all I ever see is cloudy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2007, 07:20:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:13:50 PM

I've noticed that HiRAD doesn't report fog. This entire summer, I haven't seen it once. I've seen it on my metro map at the locations with airports (Watsonville, Salinas, Monterey), but all I ever see is cloudy.

I've seen HiRAD locations report fog. See http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ZU1njZO-Y

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:24:53 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 18, 2007, 07:20:31 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:13:50 PM

I've noticed that HiRAD doesn't report fog. This entire summer, I haven't seen it once. I've seen it on my metro map at the locations with airports (Watsonville, Salinas, Monterey), but all I ever see is cloudy.

I've seen HiRAD locations report fog. See [url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ZU1njZO-Y[/url]

Do you know what criteria must be met for HiRAD to report fog?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 08:16:02 PM

Just to let you guys know, I'm also going to let Gil have another shot. Somehow I've managed to forgive him yet again (or maybe I've just lost my marbles :D).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2007, 08:24:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 08:16:02 PM

Just to let you guys know, I'm also going to let Gil have another shot. Somehow I've managed to forgive him yet again (or maybe I've just lost my marbles :D).

Certainly an unexpected decision. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 08:24:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 08:16:02 PM

Just to let you guys know, I'm also going to let Gil have another shot. Somehow I've managed to forgive him yet again (or maybe I've just lost my marbles :D).

Well, once Gil screws up again, you'll find your marbles. :P

Quote

Certainly an unexpected decision. Blink

Same here. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 08:26:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 18, 2007, 08:16:02 PM

Just to let you guys know, I'm also going to let Gil have another shot. Somehow I've managed to forgive him yet again (or maybe I've just lost my marbles :D).

I suppose we can give him just one more chance. Hopefully he learned about all the trouble he did here, and possibly many other forums he has been to (don't want to mention the names).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 08:35:27 PM

Welcome, Concentric Eyewall! B) (though I could've sworn I've said this before :D)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2007, 08:37:09 PM

Welcome (back) CE.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:39:04 PM

Hello.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 18, 2007, 08:39:32 PM

Yea, yea, get out of my face




:P :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 08:40:54 PM

Hi Gil and Dan. Welcome back. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:41:48 PM

Thanks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 08:42:41 PM

Hi Gil. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:43:05 PM

Hello TWCFan2007

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 08:44:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:43:05 PM

Hello TWCFan2007

Did you forget my real name or something? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:44:48 PM

I know your username: TWCFan2007

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 18, 2007, 08:45:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:44:48 PM

I know your username: TWCFan2007

I realize that. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:46:28 PM

Hello.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2007, 08:50:05 PM

Hello Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:52:17 PM

Hello beanboy89

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 08:56:18 PM

Do you remember my real name, Gil?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:56:46 PM

its Mike :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 08:57:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:56:46 PM

its Mike :)

Well, it's good that you at least remembered my name. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 08:58:00 PM

:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:00:08 PM

Hey Gil. It's the annoying one. :D I think Derek is saying it's a rare icon b/c Santa Cruz, CA rarely experiences T-storms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:00:50 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:00:08 PM

Hey Gil. It's the annoying one. :D I think Derek is saying it's a rare icon b/c Santa Cruz, CA rarely experiences T-storms.

You hit the nail on the head. 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:01:30 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:00:08 PM

Hey Gil. It's the annoying one. :D

Glad you finally realized that about yourself :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:01:32 PM

Yup, I've nver seen thunder in SF.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:02:02 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 07:13:50 PM

I've noticed that HiRAD doesn't report fog. This entire summer, I haven't seen it once. I've seen it on my metro map at the locations with airports (Watsonville, Salinas, Monterey), but all I ever see is cloudy.

I hardly ever see fog being reported here. An even rarer icon here is haze. We always get haze here during the summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:02:36 PM

The last thunderstorm in this area was on March 9 and partially into March 10 (since it happened around 11PM of March 9)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:03:13 PM

The alst thunderstorm i had was sometime in August, when we got 11 inches of rain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:03:35 PM

Atlantic City rarely ets thunderstorms b/c we're too far south for any.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:04:19 PM

I forgot to mention that the thunderstorm we got dumped 3 or 4 inches of pea sized hail here. In the morning, it turned slightly snow-like, so many kids at school consider it a snowstorm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:05:04 PM

I wasn't planning on coming back here, but i changed my mind.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:06:43 PM

We didn't get many thunderstorms this year as we did in recent years. I remember 2005 being an active severe weather season here. We got thunderstorms at least twice weekly in July and August. We also got several thunderstorms, and a lot of rain in 2004.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:08:19 PM

With Gil and Thunder around, posts pop up quicker than I can read!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:08:36 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:08:19 PM

With Gil and Thunder around, posts pop up quicker than I can read!

That's right! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:09:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:08:19 PM

With Gil and Thunder around, posts pop up quicker than I can read!

you mean with me :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:10:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:09:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:08:19 PM

With Gil and Thunder around, posts pop up quicker than I can read!

you mean with me :)

You alone is pretty bad. You and Thunder together is overwhelming!! :wacko:

But I don't really mind. At least there's always something to read. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:11:27 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:10:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:09:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:08:19 PM

With Gil and Thunder around, posts pop up quicker than I can read!

you mean with me :)

You alone is pretty bad. You and Thunder together is overwhelming!! :wacko:

But I don't really mind. At least there's always something to read. :)

No, me alone is pretty good :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:11:50 PM

Why am I overwhelming? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:12:16 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:11:50 PM

Why am I overwhelming? :huh:

Well, :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:12:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:11:50 PM

Why am I overwhelming? :huh:

You and Gil post faster than I can read.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:13:01 PM

Oh. That makes sense.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:18:03 PM

I remembered seeing Gil with 7 posts, now he has 27! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:19:35 PM

Thats nice :)

At first, I wasn't ready to make a commitment with this site. Then i canceled my 8:00 PM meeting, spent all of the tax returns, and laid off 150 people. Now i have time for this site :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:20:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:19:35 PM

Thats nice :)

At first, I wasn't ready to make a commitment with this site. Then i canceled my 8:00 PM meeting, spent all of the tax returns, and laid off 150 people. Now i have time for this site :)

Sure

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:21:53 PM

I hate this chilly weather. It's only making my head cold worse.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:22:20 PM

Toner is expensive >:( Better than buying inkjet cartridges though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:22:26 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2007, 09:21:53 PM

I hate this chilly weather. It's only making my head cold worse.

It's going to get warm , Mike. But only for the short term.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:28:42 PM

Is the sound on TWC quiet for anyone? I have to turn the volume to the max to hear.

Edit: Nevermind, back to normal.

On a side note, I just saw the regional map on my IntelliStar for the first time in months,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:29:16 PM

It's working for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:29:32 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2007, 09:28:42 PM

Is the sound on TWC quiet for anyone? I have to turn the volume to the max to hear.

Welcome to my world, thats been happening here for almost a year now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:30:11 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2007, 09:28:42 PM

Is the sound on TWC quiet for anyone? I have to turn the volume to the max to hear.

Edit: Nevermind, back to normal.

On a side note, I just saw the regional map on my IntelliStar for the first time in months,

Yeah me too. Ever since the return of the K flavor, I'd only see it during the forecast after SS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:30:43 PM

I hate Comcast :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:30:53 PM

I like the regional map. But the K flavor has to go. I need :30 seconds of extra music. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:31:18 PM

why the hell would you want 2 minutes every time? its so BORING!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:31:29 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:30:43 PM

I hate Comcast :(

Comcast sucks ass

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:31:55 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:31:29 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:30:43 PM

I hate Comcast :(

Comcast sucks ass

I thought you hat satellited.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:32:43 PM

I do. Comcast is the only csble provider in my area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:32:50 PM

Do you guys remember that crazy ad on my IntelliStar that looked like someone typed it with a cell phone? They just modified it after having that same crawl for more than a year. It's not as retarded, but still not like any other ordinary ad. I'll upload the clip.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:33:37 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2007, 09:32:50 PM

Do you guys remember that crazy ad on my IntelliStar that looked like someone typed it with a cell phone? They just modified it. It's not as retarded, but still not like any other ordinary ad. I'll upload the clip.

Was it the one with "U and Ugh" playing Still in the Deuce.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:34:07 PM

I'm gonna see if I can get a clip of my regional map and the rare icon (if it's still there).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:34:38 PM

Yeah. Now it says something like "IS YOUR LAWN LOOKING OOOOOOGLY?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:35:08 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2007, 09:34:38 PM

Yeah. Now it says something like "IS YOUR LAWN LOOKING OOOOOOGLY?

That's really retarded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:35:27 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2007, 09:34:38 PM

Yeah. Now it says something like "IS YOUR LAWN LOOKING OOOOOOGLY?

maybe they are mental.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:37:27 PM

It's getting darker really early now. Ugh I hate it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:38:53 PM

How dark is it in everyone else's area right now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2007, 09:39:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:38:53 PM

How dark is it in everyone else's area right now?

Dark?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:39:36 PM

It gets dark at 7pm sharp.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:47:56 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:39:36 PM

It gets dark at 7pm sharp.

It's 6:45 and this is what it looks like here:

(http://myrandomtwcstuff.googlepages.com/phto0071.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:49:04 PM

I can still see some ample sunshine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:50:36 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:49:04 PM

I can still see some ample sunshine.

It was like exactly sunset when I took that picture.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:52:20 PM

Californian sunsets are beautiful. I'm sitting at the beaches of Malibu and looking out towards the Pacific with a lovely sunset. It's such as picturesque view!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:55:59 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 09:52:20 PM

Californian sunsets are beautiful. I'm sitting at the beaches of Malibu and looking out towards the Pacific with a lovely sunset. It's such as picturesque view!

They're nice when there's no fog. Once the sun goes down, the fog rolls in. And then my dog sits outside on the balcony and collects condensation. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 09:56:42 PM

Sunset here is around 7PM. Sunrise is around 6:30 AM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:56:48 PM

Fog destroys the beauty. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:58:26 PM

I know why I'm seeing the regional maps! HiRAD is down!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 09:59:52 PM

How does the regional map look like? And what exactly is hirad? I heard it a million times but never actually knew what it is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2007, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 09:58:26 PM

I know why I'm seeing the regional maps! HiRAD is down!

Yeah, that is what I was assuming. I'm not getting a current conditions map.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 10:02:18 PM

I'm also not getting the thingy that lists nearby cities and their wind speeds.

BTW, Thunder. This is how my regional map looks:
(http://myrandomtwcstuff.googlepages.com/22884RegionalMap.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 10:02:50 PM

Thanks Derek.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 18, 2007, 10:03:14 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 18, 2007, 10:02:50 PM

Thanks Derek.

You're welcome. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2007, 10:06:36 PM

good night. I have to sleep now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2007, 11:14:21 PM

I get the regional forecast every :28 and :58 forecast. Also, the ad crawl returned yesterday on the Lancaster IntelliStar after a mysterious three-week absence.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 19, 2007, 12:57:33 AM

Hey, check this out; this is the longest I have been online with one computer:

(http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/stats.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 19, 2007, 01:02:45 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 19, 2007, 12:57:33 AM

Hey, check this out; this is the longest I have been online with one computer:

([url]http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/stats.png[/url])

Pwnt! :D

(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/5148/9dayssz8.png)


j/k :p

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 19, 2007, 01:15:29 AM

Haha, you beat me by one day on that one.. But mine was showing connection between my ISP in Toronto and my computer, my actual LAN status (which is what you showed me) is 16 days and counting :P

(http://ksmi.homelinux.com/personal/snapshots/lan.PNG)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 19, 2007, 06:31:00 AM

I leave my computer almost all the time (I have to leave it on in order for the Anti-Virus software to scan and check for updates) unless I am away for a long period of time, so my connection can be active for as many as several weeks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 07:26:04 AM

They say booting up and shutting down a lot puts stress on the system components. I usually keep my notebook on,
because i hate waiting for it to start up. My server, and weather server are always on and connected.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 19, 2007, 10:46:08 AM

I just keep my laptop on standby mode. So I don't have to reboot each time to go on the computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 04:10:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 12:39:00 AM

Knowing him he's probably ended up in a mental institution again.  :rolleyes:

I have no clue though. He blocked me on AIM awhile back (it's been wonderful BTW), so I haven't spoken to him since our falling out took place here.

NO, i was NOT in a mental institution. Why would you think that?

To answer the original question, I just didn't feel like using YouTube anymore, so i deleted my account and all the videos that went with it. I have opened a new account, under a different name, but i have not uploaded anything to it yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 19, 2007, 04:34:54 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 19, 2007, 10:46:08 AM

I just keep my laptop on standby mode. So I don't have to reboot each time to go on the computer.

I have my laptop hibernate every time I close the lid, so it uses absolutely no power at all when it's not being used.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 04:35:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 04:10:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 12:39:00 AM

Knowing him he's probably ended up in a mental institution again.  :rolleyes:

I have no clue though. He blocked me on AIM awhile back (it's been wonderful BTW), so I haven't spoken to him since our falling out took place here.

NO, i was NOT in a mental institution. Why would you think that?

To answer the original question, I just didn't feel like using YouTube anymore, so i deleted my account and all the videos that went with it. I have opened a new account, under a different name, but i have not uploaded anything to it yet.

Maybe becauseyou've been in one before?  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 04:39:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 04:35:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 04:10:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 12:39:00 AM

Knowing him he's probably ended up in a mental institution again.  :rolleyes:

I have no clue though. He blocked me on AIM awhile back (it's been wonderful BTW), so I haven't spoken to him since our falling out took place here.

NO, i was NOT in a mental institution. Why would you think that?

To answer the original question, I just didn't feel like using YouTube anymore, so i deleted my account and all the videos that went with it. I have opened a new account, under a different name, but i have not uploaded anything to it yet.

Maybe becauseyou've been in one before?  ;)

Maybe. But i don't see why that would be a reason to close my YouTube account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 04:41:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 04:39:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 04:35:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 04:10:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2007, 12:39:00 AM

Knowing him he's probably ended up in a mental institution again.  :rolleyes:

I have no clue though. He blocked me on AIM awhile back (it's been wonderful BTW), so I haven't spoken to him since our falling out took place here.

NO, i was NOT in a mental institution. Why would you think that?

To answer the original question, I just didn't feel like using YouTube anymore, so i deleted my account and all the videos that went with it. I have opened a new account, under a different name, but i have not uploaded anything to it yet.

Maybe becauseyou've been in one before?  ;)

Maybe. But i don't see why that would be a reason to close my YouTube account.

I know one thing: I refuse to argue with you about it.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 05:37:21 PM

Good news: My laser printer was shipped out today, and is supposed to be here by Friday. Its coming from Minneapolis, so it
doesn't take long to get here.

The shipping stats said the printer weighs 56 pounds! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 19, 2007, 08:07:44 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Casey Buck! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 19, 2007, 08:12:12 PM

Welcome, Casey. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 08:55:02 PM

Welcome aboard Casey!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:13:33 PM

Who's Casey? I want a complete biography, background check, and resume on my desk by tomorrow, or you're all fired.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 19, 2007, 09:17:29 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:13:33 PM

Who's Casey? I want a complete biography, background check, and resume on my desk by tomorrow, or you're all fired.

She's Casey Buck from TWC Classics.

Very helpful information, I know. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 19, 2007, 09:23:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Yep, Casey's a she - someone told me. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:26:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 19, 2007, 09:23:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Yep, Casey's a she - someone told me. :yes:

You sir, have just earned a promotion!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 09:36:27 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:26:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 19, 2007, 09:23:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Yep, Casey's a she - someone told me. :yes:

You sir, have just earned a promotion!

I think not! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:37:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 09:36:27 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:26:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 19, 2007, 09:23:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Yep, Casey's a she - someone told me. :yes:

You sir, have just earned a promotion!

I think not! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Hey, i'm the CEO. I get to decide :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 09:37:30 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:37:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 09:36:27 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:26:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 19, 2007, 09:23:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Yep, Casey's a she - someone told me. :yes:

You sir, have just earned a promotion!

I think not! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Hey, i'm the CEO. I get to decide :)

Who made you the CEO?  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:38:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 09:37:30 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:37:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 09:36:27 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:26:55 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 19, 2007, 09:23:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 19, 2007, 09:20:03 PM

SHE? interesting. I expect a full report from you tomorrow. This could make or break your promotion.

Yep, Casey's a she - someone told me. :yes:

You sir, have just earned a promotion!

I think not! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Hey, i'm the CEO. I get to decide :)

Who made you the CEO?  :D :P

No one, in particular. it was just one of those implied things :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 19, 2007, 11:22:51 PM

Welcome Casey Buck and Spring Rubber.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 19, 2007, 11:38:34 PM

Welcome Spring Rubber! Though I must admit, after the tongue lashing you gave me the other day I'm very surprised to see you here.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 12:11:31 AM

Umm, Stephen, whoever told you Casey is a she was mistaken.It says in his profile at TWCC that he is in fact male.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 20, 2007, 06:15:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 12:11:31 AM

Umm, Stephen, whoever told you Casey is a she was mistaken.It says in his profile at TWCC that he is in fact male.

Well, the person who told me actually talked to Casey and found out Casey was a she. :yes: Don't know why Casey's profile says Male, though... :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 08:11:31 AM

I thought Casey was a he as well. :unsure: A lot of TWCC members are joining here which is a good sign.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 08:36:22 AM

Quote from: Thunder on September 20, 2007, 08:11:31 AM

I thought Casey was a he as well. :unsure: A lot of TWCC members are joining here which is a good sign.

That's probably because of two things: one, I posted in the Trammell thread over there that clips were being posted here and that people would have to come here to see them. Two, Matt finally (God bless him!!!  :D) made the announcement that current TWC is no longer dealt with there (see the TWCC news board).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 10:49:42 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Dj0287!!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 11:05:06 AM

Kyle, check your PM's please.

Damn I wish this board had a notification feature of some kind like the IPB boards do. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 20, 2007, 11:21:41 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 11:05:06 AM

Kyle, check your PM's please.

Damn I wish this board had a notification feature of some kind like the IPB boards do. <_<

I responded :)

I thought it did, I usualy get a email.. Do you mean like the "Personal Assistant" box that appears on TWCC when you get a PM?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 11:35:29 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 20, 2007, 11:21:41 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 11:05:06 AM

Kyle, check your PM's please.

Damn I wish this board had a notification feature of some kind like the IPB boards do. <_<

I responded :)

I thought it did, I usualy get a email.. Do you mean like the "Personal Assistant" box that appears on TWCC when you get a PM?

Either one. I never get an e-mail when I get a PM. And having that Assistant pop up to tell you you have a PM is really nice because you don't have to continually check your e-mail to see if you've been PM'd, and it avoids the situation where your oblivious to the fact that you have a PM because you have to rely on seeing that little (1) pop up next to messages. It's not very noticeable, to say the least.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 02:15:55 PM

Welcome Dj0287! ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 03:12:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 11:05:06 AM

Kyle, check your PM's please.

Damn I wish this board had a notification feature of some kind like the IPB boards do. <_<

Really?  I always get a pop-up notification when I get PMs here.  There's an option in Personal Messaging options.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 03:48:31 PM

Well that works! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 03:55:26 PM

I'll have to take a look and see if I have that set.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 04:01:43 PM

Today's the last day of summer. Tomorrow it's fall. I guess this thread will be locked then?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2007, 04:03:59 PM

I thought Fall starts on Sunday?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 04:05:10 PM

Doesn't fall start Sept 21? Today's the 20th. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2007, 04:05:38 PM

Last year I learned in my Earth science class that the Fall equinox is September 23.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 04:06:44 PM

Interesting.

Welcome to our newst member Weatherlover! ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 04:18:08 PM

It varies from year to year.

This year it is at    SEP 23 2007  551 AM EDT - 0951 UTC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 04:21:01 PM

Welcome aboard Weatherlover! Glad you've joined us!  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 04:36:22 PM

wow, so it's Sept 23!

EDIT: I have 2007 posts for the year 2007! :yes: 8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 20, 2007, 04:42:43 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 20, 2007, 04:36:22 PM

wow, so it's Sept 23!

Yeppers, I'm trying to decide what I should do for the special day..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 04:47:15 PM

I don't like fall. Too cold for my liking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 04:50:29 PM

I can take fall. It doesn't get too cold for me until winter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 04:53:25 PM

Forget about winter! :x

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 20, 2007, 04:56:12 PM

Falls and Winters in my area the past few years have been very warm. It's not so surprising nowadays to see 60-70 degree weather in the wintertime. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 04:56:55 PM

I guess not Stephen. You live in Florida for pete's sake!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 20, 2007, 05:01:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 04:56:55 PM

I guess not Stephen. You live in Florida for pete's sake!

No, I live in Alaska. Why would you think I live in Florida? They see snow all winter! :blink:




:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 20, 2007, 05:01:41 PM

I love all seasons, fall being my favorite.

I don't think this thread should be closed.  Just change the name..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 20, 2007, 05:02:03 PM

If its below 65 degrees, i hate it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 05:02:37 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 20, 2007, 05:01:41 PM

I love all seasons, fall being my favorite.

I don't think this thread should be closed.  Just change the name..

You know, that may be a good idea. Though I'm worried about how large its getting. I'm afraid that such a large thread might put heavy burden on the server....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2007, 05:03:03 PM

Actually a name change for this thread would be better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 05:03:14 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 20, 2007, 05:01:41 PM

I love all seasons, fall being my favorite.

I don't think this thread should be closed.  Just change the name..

Eh, I personally like fresh starts, plus, this thread's already getting fat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 05:03:45 PM

I'm afraid it may be getting TOO fat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 05:06:40 PM

If a new thread is created, may I do the honors? :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 20, 2007, 05:06:48 PM

Thread obesety is a huge problem at forums world wide. You can help stop thread obesety by not posting so much! we all need to do our part.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 05:08:33 PM

Especially you fatso


:P :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 20, 2007, 05:09:10 PM

Not me. I'm superior to all of you :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 05:11:14 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 05:06:40 PM

If a new thread is created, may I do the honors? :)

That's fine with me.  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 20, 2007, 05:22:07 PM

I heard the sister of a teacher at my school is going to be on Who Wants to be a Millionaire tonight. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 05:23:29 PM

Wow!

One time there was a contestant there from my exact home town.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 05:28:13 PM

I need your opinions everyone. You've seen how Al acts, and you all have probably seen the conversation he and I are currently in at TWCC. Am I really starting with him, or does it seem to you like he's getting unneccessarily heated up?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 20, 2007, 05:41:27 PM

One of the librarians at my school was on Who Wants To Be A Millionare :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2007, 07:07:51 PM

Quote from: TWCFan2007 on September 20, 2007, 05:22:07 PM

I heard the sister of a teacher at my school is going to be on Who Wants to be a Millionaire tonight. B)

What channel/time?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 20, 2007, 07:09:38 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2007, 07:07:51 PM

What channel/time?

6:30 PM CT on ABC. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 20, 2007, 08:52:51 PM

Who Wants to be a Millionaire is syndicated, so it is on at different times at different places :yes:

Here it is on for an hour from 1-2.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2007, 09:53:53 PM

Oh damn, then I must of missed it. Here, Millionaire is on at 12:30 PM (I have no clue why it's on that time of day, it's pretty early IMO).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 20, 2007, 10:04:26 PM

I hate UPS. They suck >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 20, 2007, 10:23:16 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2007, 09:53:53 PM

Oh damn, then I must of missed it. Here, Millionaire is on at 12:30 PM (I have no clue why it's on that time of day, it's pretty early IMO).

Like I said, it's syndicated, and normally syndicated shows are on in the late morning/early afternoon, and around the 4-5 hour, and after the 6:00 news (at least here in the CT)

The Millionaire here airs on NBC.  I definately liked Regis' millionaire better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 10:28:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 20, 2007, 10:04:26 PM

I hate UPS. They suck >:(

Really?  Great service, but WAY overpriced.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2007, 10:44:36 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on September 20, 2007, 10:28:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 20, 2007, 10:04:26 PM

I hate UPS. They suck >:(

Really?  Great service, but WAY overpriced.

I agree. I have never had a problem with their service, but they are EXPENSIVE. I usually try to stick with USPS whenever possible for that reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 21, 2007, 01:33:07 AM

That moron Lutariano recently posted a video insulting me, and a handfull of other youtube members. :censored: :censored: :frantic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2007, 06:28:45 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 21, 2007, 01:33:07 AM

That moron Lutariano recently posted a video insulting me, and a handfull of other youtube members. :censored: :censored: :frantic:

WTF? I just gave that video a threatening comment. That  :censored: guy needs a life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 21, 2007, 07:34:01 AM

I've never had a problem with UPS, i just don't like the way they do things. I never even thought of it being overpriced.
UPS is not very caring with the packages. Several friends of mine have had packages broken on arrival because of UPS
neglect.

I preffer FedEx by far.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 21, 2007, 11:43:27 AM

Well at least you have the choice between carriers  8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2007, 12:38:15 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 21, 2007, 01:33:07 AM

That moron Lutariano recently posted a video insulting me, and a handfull of other youtube members. :censored: :censored: :frantic:

Was I one of them?  Lutariano is a loser . :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2007, 12:39:05 PM

UPS packages never come on time. They're okay but need to practice the timing skills.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:34:04 PM

This sucks... like half the sites I try to visit on the internet are down, including all AOL related sites, meaning I can't sign on to AIM.  >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2007, 03:37:22 PM

Every time I log onto MySpace, my computer acts weirdly. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 21, 2007, 03:37:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:34:04 PM

This sucks... like half the sites I try to visit on the internet are down, including all AOL related sites, meaning I can't sign on to AIM.  >:(

Why can't you log onto AIM? I'm on AIM just fine.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2007, 03:37:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:34:04 PM

This sucks... like half the sites I try to visit on the internet are down, including all AOL related sites, meaning I can't sign on to AIM.  >:(

Must be your ISP... I just logged onto AIM successfully.

Although when I try to send a message to someone on YouTube, I get the 500 error.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2007, 03:42:05 PM

I got 3 of the same messages on YouTube. Obviously, they're working. I better log into MySpace tomorrow b/c I don't like the way my computer is acting at this moment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2007, 03:44:02 PM

Quote from: Thunder on September 21, 2007, 03:42:05 PM

I got 3 of the same messages on YouTube. Obviously, they're working. I better log into MySpace tomorrow b/c I don't like the way my computer is acting at this moment.

Were they all from me? If they are, I apoligize. I was getting errors, and was keep pressing the refresh button to load the page when I shouldn't have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2007, 03:44:46 PM

Yeah they were from you. It's okay. I was like OMG! What did I do? I'm getting 3 messages!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:49:19 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2007, 03:37:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:34:04 PM

This sucks... like half the sites I try to visit on the internet are down, including all AOL related sites, meaning I can't sign on to AIM.  >:(

Must be your ISP... I just logged onto AIM successfully.

Yeah. It's error 11004 which seems to be something related to a DNS issue. Definitely sounds like an ISP problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 04:24:16 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:49:19 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2007, 03:37:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 03:34:04 PM

This sucks... like half the sites I try to visit on the internet are down, including all AOL related sites, meaning I can't sign on to AIM.  >:(

Must be your ISP... I just logged onto AIM successfully.

Yeah. It's error 11004 which seems to be something related to a DNS issue. Definitely sounds like an ISP problem.

It's working again.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 21, 2007, 04:39:57 PM

For my rant about Desktop Weather by The Weather CHannel, please go to Taiganet :)

My printer is here. This is the earliest i've ever received a package from UPS, or even FedEx for that manner.
My experience with both carriers is that they always get delivered between 7 and 8 PM... >:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 21, 2007, 05:49:09 PM

Hmm, never had that happen.  Packages are always delivered between 1 and 2

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 21, 2007, 06:00:45 PM

I usually get UPS and Fedex packages fairly late myself. Usually around 5 or 6.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2007, 06:01:46 PM

I usually see UPS and FedEx trucks in my neighborhood anywhere between 3PM and 5PM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 06:06:21 PM

If you'll remember, when I got my laptop, via FedEx, they came at around 10:45 AM, and I was still in bed. :lol:. The next day, they came before 10 AM, IIRC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 21, 2007, 06:07:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 06:06:21 PM

If you'll remember, when I got my laptop, via FedEx, they came at around 10:45 AM, and I was still in bed. :lol:. The next day, they came before 10 AM, IIRC.

Wow, I wish they'd come that early around here!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2007, 06:16:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 06:06:21 PM

If you'll remember, when I got my laptop, via FedEx, they came at around 10:45 AM, and I was still in bed. :lol:. The next day, they came before 10 AM, IIRC.

I thought it was 9:45 (that is what I remember when I was reading your blog)?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 06:37:10 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2007, 06:16:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2007, 06:06:21 PM

If you'll remember, when I got my laptop, via FedEx, they came at around 10:45 AM, and I was still in bed. :lol:. The next day, they came before 10 AM, IIRC.

I thought it was 9:45 (that is what I remember when I was reading your blog)?

Heh, you're right. I knew it was around x:45, I just forgot what x was. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2007, 08:18:03 PM

UPS doesn't come into our area until 5pm and FedEx comes around 12pm. Big time difference between the two carriers. Does anyone receive their packages from DHL?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 21, 2007, 08:19:20 PM

I'm pretty sure i'm at the end of the route, which would explain why i get my packages so late. Doesn't matter to me though. As long as it gets here and its not damaged, I'm happy :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 21, 2007, 08:39:47 PM

Hey Steve, I think I'm having the same internet problems you've been having.  My DSL goes out several times per day <_<

They did diagnose the problem, though.  It's outside wiring.  It's a little hard, though, because there's like a faulty splice underneath the street

Good luck fixing that one AT&T  :-\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 12:36:22 PM

Alright, Dan's not here, so I'm gonna go ahead and open the Front Porch.

Welcome to spring everyone!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 20, 2008, 12:40:00 PM

Yay!

Welcome to spring!

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8971/firstdayofspringlot81yz0.jpg)

B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 20, 2008, 01:06:01 PM

(continuing the previous discussion)

UPS comes between 2:30 and 3:00pm in my area.  I'd know, since I'm expecting a package today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 01:10:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 12:36:22 PM

Alright, Dan's not here, so I'm gonna go ahead and open the Front Porch.

Welcome to spring everyone!  :twothumbs:

Thx, Gary. At least it's clean.

I never get a package frm UPS or DHL. I get Fedex

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 01:24:05 PM

Good night guys :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 01:26:05 PM

Good night? It's clear skies and sunny in my area!

I guess i'll be nocturnal today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 20, 2008, 03:31:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 12:36:22 PM

Alright, Dan's not here, so I'm gonna go ahead and open the Front Porch.

Welcome to spring everyone!  :twothumbs:

Someone's (actually everyone's) a little impatient.  None of you have lives   :rofl2:

I technically had until 11:59:59 PM Eastern :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 03:36:01 PM

Well, Read abouve and you'll find out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 20, 2008, 03:39:50 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 20, 2008, 03:36:01 PM

Well, Read abouve and you'll find out.

:rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 03:43:08 PM

Has any1 played DDR? (Dance Dance Revolution)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 20, 2008, 03:31:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 12:36:22 PM

Alright, Dan's not here, so I'm gonna go ahead and open the Front Porch.

Welcome to spring everyone!  :twothumbs:

Someone's (actually everyone's) a little impatient.  None of you have lives   :rofl2:

I technically had until 11:59:59 PM Eastern :lol:

Hey, I'll have you know the folks at TWCC had theirs going much earlier than we did. Talk about not having lives.  :rofl2:

Seriously though, I can't afford to lag behind.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 03:48:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 20, 2008, 03:31:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 12:36:22 PM

Alright, Dan's not here, so I'm gonna go ahead and open the Front Porch.

Welcome to spring everyone!  :twothumbs:

Someone's (actually everyone's) a little impatient.  None of you have lives   :rofl2:

I technically had until 11:59:59 PM Eastern :lol:

Hey, I'll have you know the folks at TWCC had theirs going much earlier than we did. Talk about not having lives.  :rofl2:

Seriously though, I can't afford to lag behind.  :)

They done this already?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 20, 2008, 04:11:54 PM

Just a test post...got a wifi card for my Palm handheld computer and want to see if I can post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on March 20, 2008, 04:13:56 PM

I Forgot To Mention That The Front Porch Is Now Open For Business

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 20, 2008, 04:24:38 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on March 20, 2008, 04:13:56 PM

I Forgot To Mention That The Front Porch Is Now Open For Business

That was already mentioned. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 04:26:38 PM

Its too cold to go to the front porch. the winds r like 50mph :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 20, 2008, 04:29:27 PM

Yeah, some insane winds outside here today too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 20, 2008, 04:30:05 PM

Well, I guess you guys will be blown off the porch. :)


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 04:31:25 PM

I was planning a BBQ tonite!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 04:37:18 PM

I like to do my BBQ in summer nights. Nothing lke grilled chicken and corn! ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 04:38:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 20, 2008, 04:37:18 PM

I like to do my BBQ in summer nights. Nothing lke grilled chicken and corn! ^_^

Yummy! Well, the storm is weakening, but it didn't do that much damage except a Llama eating the grass..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:07:10 PM

lLooks like there's a google spider here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:07:39 PM

Indeed. I'm now able to have that information shown in the Whose Online list.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:09:38 PM

That's good. Do they index the forum?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:11:17 PM

Of course. They index every page of the forum and site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:14:30 PM

What's a google spider? I forgot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:18:10 PM

Its how Google indexes pages in its search engine. In other words, they're VERY important. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:19:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:18:10 PM

Its how Google indexes pages in its search engine. In other words, they're VERY important. :yes:

I've seen those before. I've seen them go here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:22:53 PM

What happensif Google didn't come to the site?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:24:12 PM

Then my site doesn't get indexed and no one finds it when they search.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:24:45 PM

Do any other bots come here beisdes Google?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:25:16 PM

MSN, Yahoo, Inktomi, just to name a few.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on March 20, 2008, 05:26:00 PM

Ask.com Is 1 Of Them

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:26:48 PM

I hope I see their name. Like in taiganet, i only see Googe.com in the list

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:29:54 PM

No ASk.com is not one of them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:32:57 PM

Has Altavista did it once?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 05:33:12 PM

Probably.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:33:54 PM

Altavista was popular before. Then came Google

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 20, 2008, 05:43:28 PM

Quote from: Page Footer

2 Guests, 9 Users (1 Spider)

Cool!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:44:02 PM

I'm goign to Ottawa, ON on June 29. I'm going to vist a long lost cousin. I hope they have TWN :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 20, 2008, 05:49:31 PM

I noticed that the new board version can now detect search engine spiders. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:51:45 PM

Did you see the page before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:52:48 PM

I wonder why they have such keen eyes...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:53:09 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:52:48 PM

I wonder why they have such keen eyes...

Who?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:53:55 PM

The people who can detect Spiders.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 05:55:24 PM

You can see it in the online list :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:56:17 PM

I forgot. I saw them too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 20, 2008, 05:56:34 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:53:55 PM

The people who can detect Spiders.

People don't detect the spiders, the forum does it. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:58:05 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 20, 2008, 05:56:34 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 20, 2008, 05:53:55 PM

The people who can detect Spiders.

People don't detect the spiders, the forum does it. :yes:

You mean us members and staff? If thats what you mean.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2008, 06:02:19 PM

No, he means the forum software. it has special technoology.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 20, 2008, 06:09:28 PM

Well, I found out that I'm retarded, but i feel the same.  :huh:

Spring. Today. Yet tonight, we're supposed to get 6 inches of snow.
I got to see a good friend of mine today that I haven't seen in a while :yes:
Its supposed to snow on my birthday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 20, 2008, 11:58:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 20, 2008, 06:09:28 PM

Well, I found out that I'm retarded, but i feel the same.  :huh:

Gil, I've had a interesting day at work, I had to re-do half of my show tonight in editing, and had to stay at work until 11:30, very painful, but that just made it all worth it! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:02:16 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 20, 2008, 11:58:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 20, 2008, 06:09:28 PM

Well, I found out that I'm retarded, but i feel the same.  :huh:

Gil, I've had a interesting day at work, I had to re-do half of my show tonight in editing, and had to stay at work until 11:30, very painful, but that just made it all worth it! :P

Oh boy... :doh: :wacko: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:29:58 PM

I got my Trammell Starks CDs today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 12:46:36 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:29:58 PM

I got my Trammell Starks CDs today.

Awesome!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 12:50:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:29:58 PM

I got my Trammell Starks CDs today.

I thought you got them years ago :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:53:32 PM

Not the CD's. I've had the songs for years (with a few missing tracks), but never the actual CD's. He was very nice. I didn't even have to pay right away.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 12:54:13 PM

Is he composing new music for TWC?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 12:54:13 PM

Is he composing new music for TWC?

Despite what's been going around, No, he is NOT composing new music for TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:01:25 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 12:54:13 PM

Is he composing new music for TWC?

Despite what's been going around, No, he is NOT composing new music for TWC.

Then whats up with the CD of new songs he (was?) including with each set?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:02:29 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:01:25 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 12:54:13 PM

Is he composing new music for TWC?

Despite what's been going around, No, he is NOT composing new music for TWC.

Then whats up with the CD of new songs he (was?) including with each set?

No idea what that's about, I didn't get those. He had expressed interest in making new TWC music, but hasn't even begun to think about doing it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:03:09 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:02:29 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:01:25 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 12:54:13 PM

Is he composing new music for TWC?

Despite what's been going around, No, he is NOT composing new music for TWC.

Then whats up with the CD of new songs he (was?) including with each set?

No idea what that's about, I didn't get those. He had expressed interest in making new TWC music, but hasn't even begun to think about doing it.

He obviously DID think about doing ti, because he obviously DID IT.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 21, 2008, 01:03:58 PM

He did indeed create some new music. Some people received the new CD set as an added free bonus with the Local Forecast set.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 01:04:02 PM

He probably made those songs for people to hear. Not for TWC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:04:43 PM

He did do music, but I don't think it was ever associated with TWC. I'm just telling you what I heard directly from him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 01:05:16 PM

I was talking to Trammell very recently (within the past week or two), and he has expressed some interest in making new instrumental music, like what was featured on TWC, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:06:00 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 01:05:16 PM

I was talking to Trammell very recently (within the past week or two), and he has expressed some interest in making new instrumental music, like what was featured on TWC, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Yes, exactly what i stated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 01:06:18 PM

Does he compose the music by himself?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:06:53 PM

why doesn't someone ask him what the additional CD was all about, since its obviously disputed?  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:07:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 01:06:18 PM

Does he compose the music by himself?

Umm yeah. What else would he do?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 01:07:46 PM

he sometimes composes the music with other people such as bands and orchestras

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:08:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:07:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 01:06:18 PM

Does he compose the music by himself?

Umm yeah. What else would he do?

Actually, his wife Felicia composes with him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:08:25 PM

The TWC music he composed entirely by himself, I believe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:08:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:08:25 PM

The TWC music he composed entirely by himself, I believe.

No, you believe wrong. At the very least he had help from Felicia. There may have been other people involved as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:10:22 PM

What does Felicia do? He gave me the impression that he did it entirely on his own, which doesn't sound too insane.

I know on his publicly released CDs, Felicia was involvled, as well as others, but i dont know about the private ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:11:14 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:10:22 PM

What does Felicia do? He gave me the impression that he did it entirely on his own, which doesn't sound too insane.

I know on his publicly released CDs, Felicia was involvled, as well as others, but i dont know about the private ones.

Felicia plays the saxaphone. Just about every one of those songs has a saxaphone part in it, and that is Felicia playing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:12:11 PM

I didn't know that. I assumed everything that wasn't keyboards were synthesized (because i know for a fact that he did use lots of synthesizers on the TWC set)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 01:12:37 PM

And i believe Trammell plays the keyboard. I must say Felicia is a good saxophonist!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:13:07 PM

The saxaphone was not synthesized. It is actually a live person (Felicia).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:13:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 01:12:37 PM

And i believe Trammell plays the keyboard. I must say Felicia is a good saxophonist!

He does.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:13:26 PM

Vic, he plays keyboards and synths.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:13:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:13:07 PM

The saxaphone was not synthesized. It is actually a live person (Felicia).

But nearly everything else is (with the exception of keyboards, sax, and possibly drums.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:15:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:13:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:13:07 PM

The saxaphone was not synthesized. It is actually a live person (Felicia).

But nearly everything else is (with the exception of keyboards, sax, and possibly drums.)

Indeed. I never disputed that. In fact, I'd say that the sax is the only thing that isn't synthesized.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:15:36 PM

yes, that sounds entirely accurate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:16:08 PM

Yeah I don't think any of the other instruments are live.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 01:16:41 PM

What do the synthesizers do?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:17:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 01:16:41 PM

What do the synthesizers do?

They emulate the sound of musical instruments.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 01:17:38 PM

Is that kind of like how RyanFarish gets those dreamy, outdoor sounds into his music?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 01:17:50 PM

Its pretty easy to tell that they are synths. It would sound much different live. Nonetheless, it's great music. I am going to chat with him later today about it :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:18:03 PM

Yes Vic, its exactly how. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on March 21, 2008, 03:30:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Hey, I'll have you know the folks at TWCC had theirs going much earlier than we did. Talk about not having lives.  :rofl2:

Yah, I recall a few times when people fought over who was going to start the PBS or FP thread. :foolish:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 03:35:26 PM

Quote from: twcclassics on March 21, 2008, 03:30:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Hey, I'll have you know the folks at TWCC had theirs going much earlier than we did. Talk about not having lives.  :rofl2:

Yah, I recall a few times when people fought over who was going to start the PBS or FP thread. :foolish:

Oh yeah, we have the same issue here. Its just a thread for pete's sake. Good grief.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 04:11:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 01:18:03 PM

Yes Vic, its exactly how. 

I'm gonna purchase some synthesizers then!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 04:30:59 PM

Good luck there Richy Rich.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 04:41:27 PM

Software apps have them built in, these days. Although, it is preferable to have real synths.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 05:10:39 PM

My laptop battery died because I left it on the entire way back from school this afternoon. It says "3% available (plugged in, not charging)".

Why would it not be charging the battery?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 05:23:17 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 05:10:39 PM

My laptop battery died because I left it on the entire way back from school this afternoon. It says "3% available (plugged in, not charging)".

Why would it not be charging the battery?

Its charging, but Windows is just being a douche. Microsoft products will do that  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 05:31:04 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 05:23:17 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 05:10:39 PM

My laptop battery died because I left it on the entire way back from school this afternoon. It says "3% available (plugged in, not charging)".

Why would it not be charging the battery?

Its charging, but Windows is just being a douche. Microsoft products will do that  :rolleyes:

I rebooted, and now it says it's charging. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 21, 2008, 07:36:52 PM

My internet connection is lighting fast for once, something that rarely happens with Crapcast Slow-Speed Internet with Slowboost.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 08:05:27 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 21, 2008, 07:36:52 PM

My internet connection is lighting fast for once, something that rarely happens with Crapcast Slow-Speed Internet with Slowboost.

One thing i have to give credit to Comcast for. They have amazing internet, and its worth the price. I normally have speed of 15-25 MBPS Down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:08:37 PM

I had Comcast high speed internet before and never had problems with it :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:13:34 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 08:05:27 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 21, 2008, 07:36:52 PM

My internet connection is lighting fast for once, something that rarely happens with Crapcast Slow-Speed Internet with Slowboost.

One thing i have to give credit to Comcast for. They have amazing internet, and its worth the price. I normally have speed of 15-25 MBPS Down.

I absolutely loathe the Comcast cable internet around here. I get 5.093 Mbps down and 344 Kbps up.

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249409901.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:15:32 PM

I'm going to eat Chinese tonight. Does anyone have suggesitions on what to eat?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:17:31 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:15:32 PM

I'm going to eat Chinese tonight. Does anyone have suggesitions on what to eat?

Chopsticks! Oh wait, you're not supposed to eat them!

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:19:28 PM

i smell sarcism...

seriously what kind of chinese food do ya recoomend?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 21, 2008, 08:31:40 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:13:34 PM

I absolutely loathe the Comcast cable internet around here. I get 5.093 Mbps down and 344 Kbps up.

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249409901.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

And I'm kicking your <blank> in the upload box...and I'm on DSL!

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249414228.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 21, 2008, 08:32:34 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:19:28 PM

i smell sarcism...

seriously what kind of chinese food do ya recoomend?

The edible kind?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:33:54 PM

Yes! Edible kind!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 08:34:37 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 21, 2008, 08:32:34 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:19:28 PM

i smell sarcism...

seriously what kind of chinese food do ya recoomend?

The edible kind?

I was JUST thinking that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:35:49 PM

Chinese food is not edible?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 21, 2008, 08:38:18 PM

My internet sucks compared to all of yours. :P

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/176172070.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:39:03 PM

how did u do that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 21, 2008, 08:39:27 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:39:03 PM

how did u do that?

Magic. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 08:40:02 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 21, 2008, 08:31:40 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:13:34 PM

I absolutely loathe the Comcast cable internet around here. I get 5.093 Mbps down and 344 Kbps up.

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249409901.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

And I'm kicking your <blank> in the upload box...and I'm on DSL!

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249414228.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249416003.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Ours look quite similar.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:43:03 PM

ok here's mine:

(http://vicb14.googlepages.com/speedtest.bmp)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 08:46:16 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:43:03 PM

ok here's mine:

([url]http://vicb14.googlepages.com/speedtest.bmp[/url])

I think your internet connection is evil. :P :rofl2:

Here's mine. I have a REALLY good download speed, but the upload speed sucks:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249417636.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:47:19 PM

my upload speed kicks your butt!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:48:19 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 08:46:16 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:43:03 PM

ok here's mine:

([url]http://vicb14.googlepages.com/speedtest.bmp[/url])

I think your internet connection is evil. :P :rofl2:

Here's mine. I have a REALLY good download speed, but the upload speed sucks:
([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249417636.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

That upload speed doesn't suck. It's nearly twice my speed, which I can genuinely say sucks. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 08:48:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 21, 2008, 08:47:19 PM

my upload speed kicks your butt!

Yours is evil. Mine is not. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:50:22 PM

The sad thing about my speed that I just realized that I'm within 50 miles of the server, and everyone else is further away, yet they still get faster speeds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2008, 08:50:39 PM

nah ah thats my upload speed. it was completely random!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicRocks on March 21, 2008, 09:13:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 08:40:02 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 21, 2008, 08:31:40 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 08:13:34 PM

I absolutely loathe the Comcast cable internet around here. I get 5.093 Mbps down and 344 Kbps up.

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249409901.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

And I'm kicking your <blank> in the upload box...and I'm on DSL!

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249414228.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249416003.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

Ours look quite similar.  :P

Wait, if this is at speedtest.net, how long does it take for your files to be uploaded and/or processed?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 21, 2008, 09:40:00 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249430069.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Not the greatest at all, but it never really bothers me that much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 21, 2008, 09:46:43 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249431831.png)
I'm on wireless Internet, over a lake, and then thru a wireless router :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicRocks on March 21, 2008, 10:55:46 PM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on March 21, 2008, 09:40:00 PM

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249430069.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

Not the greatest at all, but it never really bothers me that much.

:doh: How long does it take for it to upload or process? How much time is what I am asking :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 21, 2008, 11:04:09 PM

This Mac computer is crappy! My PC results (which should be much better) coming soon...

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249448090.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:07:47 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 21, 2008, 11:04:09 PM

This Mac computer is crappy! My PC results (which should be much better) coming soon...

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249448090.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

It's not the computer at fault, it's your connection. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:11:42 PM

*gasp* Don't ever say that about a Mac!!!!! :cry:

I realize that Macs are so far ahead of the game. With Vista, they just released voice recognition (or one that WORKED, anyway) when Mac has had it for over 15 years. Computers STILL have PS/2 ports (extremely outdated) when Macs havent had any legacy ports in 9 years.

Makes ya think...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:15:24 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:11:42 PM

Computers STILL have PS/2 ports (extremely outdated) when Macs havent had any legacy ports in 9 years.

Not all PC's still do. :no: Today's laptops certainly don't come with them, and we purchased a desktop last year, and it didn't come with PS/2 ports, either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:16:16 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:15:24 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:11:42 PM

Computers STILL have PS/2 ports (extremely outdated) when Macs havent had any legacy ports in 9 years.

Not all PC's still do. :no: Today's laptops certainly don't come with them, and we purchased a desktop last year, and it didn't come with PS/2 ports, either.

You are correct. Most PC's do NOT come with PS/2 ports any longer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:16:24 PM

Well then they are JUST starting to PHASE it out. Pretty pathetic though, nonetheless.

SSS!!! Add more crying emoticons. I have a feeling that I'm going to be very emotional soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:17:34 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:16:24 PM

Well then they are JUST starting to PHASE it out. Pretty pathetic though, nonetheless.

SSS!!! Add more crying emoticons. I have a feeling that I'm going to be very emotional soon.

No, its been that way for at least a few years now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:19:09 PM

I still see HP's and Dell's and stuff with those ports still in stores.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:19:36 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:11:42 PM

With Vista, they just released voice recognition (or one that WORKED, anyway)

Well, Vista's voice recognition doesn't necessarily work...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6vfwqFg_Ko

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:20:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:19:09 PM

I still see HP's and Dell's and stuff with those ports still in stores.

What stores?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:21:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:20:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:19:09 PM

I still see HP's and Dell's and stuff with those ports still in stores.

What stores?

Uhh pretty much every electronic store that sells computers...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:21:27 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:19:36 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:11:42 PM

With Vista, they just released voice recognition (or one that WORKED, anyway)

Well, Vista's voice recognition doesn't necessarily work...

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6vfwqFg_Ko[/url]

:rofl2:

case in point

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:21:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:19:09 PM

I still see HP's and Dell's and stuff with those ports still in stores.

Well, I can tell you that all the Dell's I bought last year (3) did not come with PS/2 ports. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:22:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:21:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:20:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:19:09 PM

I still see HP's and Dell's and stuff with those ports still in stores.

What stores?

Uhh pretty much every electronic store that sells computers...

Thats odd cause I stopped seeing PS2 ports on those eeons ago.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:22:18 PM

Ok well then certain models have them, and certain models don't. maybe the low end computers do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:23:36 PM

I haven't seen ANY computer with PS2 ports in eeons.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicRocks on March 21, 2008, 11:37:30 PM

Never heard of a computer like that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:38:41 PM

Of course you haven't Krishnan.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:40:49 PM

The nonsense posts are becoming a issue.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:44:07 PM

Well I've just created yet another new rule to try and combat the problem. See the rules thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2008, 11:46:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:44:07 PM

Well I've just created yet another new rule to try and combat the problem. See the rules thread.

So does this put me in danger now? I don't participate in the TWC area much, but i don't make nonsense posts. I'm confused.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:47:01 PM

You've made posts in other board. You and I have had several discussion in the Local Forecast board just today. Your in no danger.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

Personally, I like PS/2 keyboards and mice more than USB ones. That way, I have my USB ports freed up for other devices. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 21, 2008, 11:52:10 PM

How about wireless Mouse and Keyboard?

My results on Speedtest:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249457597.png)

I'm not sure if it's impressive or not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 21, 2008, 11:52:47 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 21, 2008, 11:52:10 PM

How about wireless Mouse and Keyboard?

My results on Speedtest:

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249457597.png[/url])

I'm not sure if it's impressive or not.

Those are also USB devices.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 21, 2008, 11:55:04 PM

My two year old computer uses a PS/2 port for its mouse; I never really realized that they were on the way out. :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 21, 2008, 11:57:34 PM

My uncle has a wireless mouse, but it needed some USB Port or connection to work it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 12:04:54 AM

Quote from: Logica on March 21, 2008, 11:57:34 PM

My uncle has a wireless mouse, but it needed some USB Port or connection to work it.

Yeah, that's usually how most wireless mice work. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 12:06:12 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 12:04:54 AM

Quote from: Logica on March 21, 2008, 11:57:34 PM

My uncle has a wireless mouse, but it needed some USB Port or connection to work it.

Yeah, that's usually how most wireless mice work. ;)

But most of them use batteries to work the Wireless stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 12:09:17 AM

The receiver part is plugged into the USB port. The mouse itself uses batteries.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2008, 12:30:26 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:07:47 PM

It's not the computer at fault, it's your connection. ;)

Well it's actually both. This computer has only a 1 GHz processor, which could be considered fast but certainly not compared to today's standards. There's also only 768 MB of RAM in this machine, and a rather low amount of harddrive space. My PC is 2.2 GHz, more memory and hard drive space, and I think I have a higher connection speed there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 12:38:07 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 22, 2008, 12:30:26 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 21, 2008, 11:07:47 PM

It's not the computer at fault, it's your connection. ;)

Well it's actually both. This computer has only a 1 GHz processor, which could be considered fast but certainly not compared to today's standards. There's also only 768 MB of RAM in this machine, and a rather low amount of harddrive space. My PC is 2.2 GHz, more memory and hard drive space, and I think I have a higher connection speed there.

Nope. If I've said it once, I've said it a million times. Your computer specs DO NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THE SPEED OF YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION. The only piece of hardware inside your computer that effects your internet connection is your ethernet card, the card used to connect to the internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2008, 12:40:06 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

Personally, I like PS/2 keyboards and mice more than USB ones. That way, I have my USB ports freed up for other devices. :yes:

Same here. I bought my PC in 2005 and it has PS/2 ports. I wish they'd include them on Macs too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 12:40:44 AM

Wow, topic of conversation certainly changed quickly.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 22, 2008, 12:41:24 AM

(Off the subject)

I just realized that my mom's alarm clock sounds like the IntelliStar alert tones. When I heard it a second ago, I was thinking, "WTF? Why am I hearing IS alert tones?"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2008, 12:42:57 AM

My alarm clock's alarm here happens to have the same tone as the XL and IntelliStar too, except the duration of each tone is longer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 12:43:32 AM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on March 22, 2008, 12:41:24 AM

(Off the subject)

I just realized that my mom's alarm clock sounds like the IntelliStar alert tones. When I heard it a second ago, I was thinking, "WTF? Why am I hearing IS alert tones?"

Did you hear the voice over saying "A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for your area"? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 12:43:38 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 22, 2008, 12:40:06 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

Personally, I like PS/2 keyboards and mice more than USB ones. That way, I have my USB ports freed up for other devices. :yes:

Same here. I bought my PC in 2005 and it has PS/2 ports. I wish they'd include them on Macs too.

Why? It's incredibly obsolete.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 12:46:05 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 12:43:38 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 22, 2008, 12:40:06 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

Personally, I like PS/2 keyboards and mice more than USB ones. That way, I have my USB ports freed up for other devices. :yes:

Same here. I bought my PC in 2005 and it has PS/2 ports. I wish they'd include them on Macs too.

Why? It's incredibly obsolete.

I don't really consider PS/2 obsolete. While it is not as prevalent as it was a few years ago, there is absolutely nothing wrong with PS/2, and I don't really see an advantage or disadvantage to using it over USB.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 12:49:51 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 12:46:05 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 12:43:38 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 22, 2008, 12:40:06 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 21, 2008, 11:50:00 PM

Personally, I like PS/2 keyboards and mice more than USB ones. That way, I have my USB ports freed up for other devices. :yes:

Same here. I bought my PC in 2005 and it has PS/2 ports. I wish they'd include them on Macs too.

Why? It's incredibly obsolete.

I don't really consider PS/2 obsolete. While it is not as prevalent as it was a few years ago, there is absolutely nothing wrong with PS/2, and I don't really see an advantage or disadvantage to using it over USB.

I can agree with that. FWIW, I'm using a PS/2 keyboard. Personally, I'm fine with it. Like you said, I can;t really see any advantage or disadvantage of one or the other.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 09:20:09 AM

I have one two, but i like the way it is. Most CPUS have PS/2 port in it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

I'm just glad that Apple is still really far ahead of everyone else. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 10:23:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

I'm just glad that Apple is still really far ahead of everyone else. :yes:

I can believe that. They're products r rly cool because i went to s mall once and all of they're stuff is amazing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

Is that an official acronym or what? I've never heard that before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 10:44:42 AM

It is, i checked a acronym dictionary.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:56:58 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

Is that an official acronym or what? I've never heard that before.

You've never seen FWIW before?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:08:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:56:58 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

Is that an official acronym or what? I've never heard that before.

You've never seen FWIW before?  :blink:

No. People don't really talk like that on the net.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 11:22:56 AM

I;ve never seen that acronym either. The most commonly used internet terms are OMG, LOL, ROFL and IMO

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 11:23:45 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:08:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:56:58 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

Is that an official acronym or what? I've never heard that before.

You've never seen FWIW before?  :blink:

No. People don't really talk like that on the net.

I hear that acronym used all the time on the internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 22, 2008, 11:31:34 AM

I do, FWIW.

(zing!)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 11:32:01 AM

Fort Wayne, Indiana? Is that what you mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:32:20 AM

Well I don't.  :whateva:

Maybe its cause I hang out with COOL people on the net :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 11:34:59 AM

I've seen people post it rarely.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 11:40:11 AM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 11:32:01 AM

Fort Wayne, Indiana? Is that what you mean?

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2008, 11:42:16 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 11:40:11 AM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 11:32:01 AM

Fort Wayne, Indiana? Is that what you mean?

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

I think he's joking, Stephen. ;)

Anyway, I rarely see people use the acronym "FWIW."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 11:43:40 AM

Ya i was joking :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:44:07 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 22, 2008, 11:42:16 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 11:40:11 AM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 11:32:01 AM

Fort Wayne, Indiana? Is that what you mean?

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:12:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 09:41:03 AM

Gary, what does FWIW mean?

For What It's Worth.

I think he's joking, Stephen. ;)

Anyway, I rarely see people use the acronym "FWIW."

No, he;s just stupid.

Glad someone here agrees with me. I'm concerned what sites you people go on that say "FWIW"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on March 22, 2008, 11:44:24 AM

He Is Stupid

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 11:44:49 AM

Who is stupid?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:45:44 AM

You, smart one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 11:47:03 AM

Thanks for your productive comment :)

You don't know how much I appreciate you calling me names and trash in public  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 12:12:21 PM

Guys, knock it off. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 12:39:27 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 12:12:21 PM

Guys, knock it off. <_<

You're amazing. :)

Anyone have a webcam or use Skype?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 22, 2008, 12:41:05 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/249638950.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

And Gil i don't use skype

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 12:41:55 PM

I have a MotionEye Webcam for sony vaio.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 12:47:26 PM

I have one it's Creative Media One.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 03:19:14 PM

Do I have to lock this thread too? I'm REALLY not in the ood for this today.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 03:29:19 PM

It's hard to believe that its the 3rd day of Spring, and yet we got 3 inches of snow yesterday. Mother Nature really likes to be an :censored: :furious:

:D :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 03:30:49 PM

It supposed to be in the 30s for highs in April. Talk about warmth..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 04:52:24 PM

I noticed in the Online List that Yahoo! was printing "The Front Porch" thread. I wonder if the people at Yahoo know what they're getting themselves into :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 04:59:50 PM

These are just automated bots though, not actual users?

Because i saw "Sending a message" earlier :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 05:01:19 PM

Now one of the bots is viewing someone's profile. There were two of them looking at my profile at the same time the other day. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 05:02:24 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 04:59:50 PM

These are just automated bots though, not actual users?

Because i saw "Sending a message" earlier :huh:

Correct, they are bots. :yes: Those features don't work for them, and I highly doubt they know how to use them. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 05:03:34 PM

Do they look at our personal/private information?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 05:19:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 05:03:34 PM

Do they look at our personal/private information?

:no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 05:20:48 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 05:19:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 05:03:34 PM

Do they look at our personal/private information?

:no:

:biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:31:48 PM

I think there are far too many spiders on here right now. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 07:38:47 PM

It's now 18. BTW, who's your buddy?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:39:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 07:38:47 PM

BTW, who's your buddy?

Why does that matter?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 07:39:29 PM

Spiders are good. They eat other bugs. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 07:40:56 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:39:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 07:38:47 PM

BTW, who's your buddy?

Why does that matter?

Because the same thing appears to me whenver my buddy is online

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:41:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 07:40:56 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:39:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 07:38:47 PM

BTW, who's your buddy?

Why does that matter?

Because the same thing appears to me whenver my buddy is online

You mean someone's name is in bold?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 07:42:24 PM

It's not in bold. It's normal to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:43:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 07:42:24 PM

It's not in bold. It's normal to me.

The buddy's name should be in bold. Unless your buddy is Gil...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 07:44:40 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:43:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 07:42:24 PM

It's not in bold. It's normal to me.

The buddy's name should be in bold. Unless your buddy is Gil...

Possibly :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 07:45:46 PM

wow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 07:47:18 PM

Yes Gil is my buddy. He can be helpful on quite a few questions i answer :yes:


BTW, derek am i one of your buddies? Not that i care...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

I just heard an owl right by my window! And it's still very bright out! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 07:58:18 PM

I'll be glad when you guys have had enough of complaining about the bots.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 07:58:24 PM

I've never seen an owl

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 07:58:41 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

I just heard an owl right by my window! And it's still very bright out! :o

Cool. Can you see the owl? I don't think we have owls around here. I heaver hear them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 07:59:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 07:58:41 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

I just heard an owl right by my window! And it's still very bright out! :o

Cool. Can you see the owl? I don't think we have owls around here. I heaver hear them.

You do, I'm sure of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:00:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 07:58:41 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

I just heard an owl right by my window! And it's still very bright out! :o

Cool. Can you see the owl? I don't think we have owls around here. I heaver hear them.

I accidentally made a sound against the window and it flew away. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:00:13 PM

They're nocturnal and only come out of the night. The howls can wake ppl up

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:01:13 PM

I think most of us are old/educated enough to know how owls work.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 08:01:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

I just heard an owl right by my window! And it's still very bright out! :o

(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7315/nowaidx2.jpg)

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:01:45 PM

I know! But theyre howls are LOUD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:01:58 PM

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:02:22 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 08:01:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

I just heard an owl right by my window! And it's still very bright out! :o

([url]http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7315/nowaidx2.jpg[/url])

:rofl2:

I knew someone would bring up the owl picture.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 08:03:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:02:22 PM

I knew someone would bring up the owl picture.  :rofl2:

Well, you were talking about owls... how could somebody not bring that up? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:05:09 PM

Dude, the owl pictures are getting kinda old ya know...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2008, 08:05:40 PM

I hear owls sometimes here since there's lots of trees surrounding this house. They aren't as common at home.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:05:43 PM

Put a sock in it Vic.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 08:06:15 PM

I'm going to go and paint Easter eggs!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:06:38 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 08:06:15 PM

I'm going to go and paint Easter eggs!  :happy:

What a koinkydink. So am I!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:06:48 PM

The last time I heard/saw a nocturnal animal during the daytime, there was an earthquake.  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:07:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:05:43 PM

Put a sock in it Vic.  :P

NO!!  :lol:  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:07:49 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:06:48 PM

The last time I heard/saw a nocturnal animal during the daytime, there was an earthquake.  :ninja:

Its a good thing we don't get many of those on this side of the country.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:08:59 PM

Animals can sense danger better than ppl...

Do Yahoo and Google bots have a life outside of the internet? i always see them here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:09:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:07:49 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:06:48 PM

The last time I heard/saw a nocturnal animal during the daytime, there was an earthquake.  :ninja:

Its a good thing we don't get many of those on this side of the country.  :o

Yeah, it's pretty scary. They always happen when I least expect it. Sometimes, we even get a tsunami warning crawl on the intellistar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 08:15:14 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 08:08:59 PM

Animals can sense danger better than ppl...

Do Yahoo and Google bots have a life outside of the internet? i always see them here.

Your joking... right?!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:16:19 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 08:15:14 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 08:08:59 PM

Animals can sense danger better than ppl...

Do Yahoo and Google bots have a life outside of the internet? i always see them here.

Your joking... right?!

Possibly :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:17:12 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 08:16:19 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 08:15:14 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 22, 2008, 08:08:59 PM

Animals can sense danger better than ppl...

Do Yahoo and Google bots have a life outside of the internet? i always see them here.

Your joking... right?!

Possibly :rolleyes:

Click here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_crawler) if you want to know what those bots are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:19:36 PM

I know what they are. They here like 24/7 though :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:22:35 PM

Will you guys ever quit complaining about the stinking bots?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:24:24 PM

We will. We're just getting used to the new board upgrade and viewing the stinkin' bots :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 08:30:23 PM

Gil painted eggs, but one broke.

What's with the pictures associated with the "ORLY" owl? They aren't funny in the least bit. Really getting annoying and old when they are posted nearly everyday. We get it already!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 22, 2008, 08:37:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 08:22:35 PM

Will you guys ever quit complaining about the stinking bots?

I wasn't complaining. I was just showing Victor what they are.

And Victor, the bots have always been. The board just didn't point out that they were bots. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 08:38:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 08:30:23 PM

What's with the pictures associated with the "ORLY" owl? They aren't funny in the least bit. Really getting annoying and old when they are posted nearly everyday. We get it already!  :rolleyes:

Gonna have to agree with you there, Tool Man.

It got old, fast...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 08:40:16 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 08:38:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 08:30:23 PM

What's with the pictures associated with the "ORLY" owl? They aren't funny in the least bit. Really getting annoying and old when they are posted nearly everyday. We get it already!  :rolleyes:

Gonna have to agree with you there, Tool Man.

It got old, fast...

lmao, i still think its hilarious when you call me tool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 08:54:42 PM

I'm listening to some blazz music on the internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 09:09:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 08:30:23 PM

What's with the pictures associated with the "ORLY" owl? They aren't funny in the least bit. Really getting annoying and old when they are posted nearly everyday. We get it already!  :rolleyes:

Lighten up a bit, Gil. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2008, 09:15:05 PM

:rolleyes: must be Gil's favorite emoticon. I've rarely seen a post of his without it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 09:38:53 PM

I don't use emotions that much because i'm so lazy to do it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 22, 2008, 09:38:53 PM

I don't use emotions that much because i'm so lazy to do it.

Yet, you insisted in starting every post with a pirate face less than a week ago...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 10:09:41 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 10:00:42 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 22, 2008, 09:38:53 PM

I don't use emotions that much because i'm so lazy to do it.

Yet, you insisted in starting every post with a pirate face less than a week ago...

I did before i stopped because people started critizing the idea i made.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:10:54 PM

Apparently, InvisionFree/ZetaBoards has been hacked, see: http://invisionfree.com/

:hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:31:06 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 09:09:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 08:30:23 PM

What's with the pictures associated with the "ORLY" owl? They aren't funny in the least bit. Really getting annoying and old when they are posted nearly everyday. We get it already!  :rolleyes:

Lighten up a bit, Gil. <_<

Why? There's no doubt that its getting old and annoying. I'm sorry if you can't see that, but having to dodge the same old pictures in multiple threads is quite annoying to say the least.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:35:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:31:06 PM

Why? There's no doubt that its getting old and annoying. I'm sorry if you can't see that, but having to dodge the same old pictures in multiple threads is quite annoying to say the least.

I'm sorry, but if you don't like them, just ignore them. No need to constantly complain about them. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2008, 10:37:39 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:10:54 PM

Apparently, InvisionFree/ZetaBoards has been hacked, see: [url]http://invisionfree.com/[/url] ([url]http://invisionfree.com/[/url])

 :hmm:

Yeah, I noticed that earlier this evening. Their support forum is also offline.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:46:35 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:35:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:31:06 PM

Why? There's no doubt that its getting old and annoying. I'm sorry if you can't see that, but having to dodge the same old pictures in multiple threads is quite annoying to say the least.

I'm sorry, but if you don't like them, just ignore them. No need to constantly complain about them. :no:

Just do it once and be done with it. No need to constantly repeat a dead joke.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:48:39 PM

No need to repeat dead criticism either. its equally annoying. At some point it becomes a case of beating a dead horse.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:50:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:48:39 PM

No need to repeat dead criticism either. its equally annoying. At some point it becomes a case of beating a dead horse.

No annoying posts, no dead criticism. :D

Case closed, if that's alright with everyone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:51:22 PM

No, see that's not how it works. There's no law or mandate that says you have to criticize everything, annoying or not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:52:27 PM

Well i guess it's my choice. I don't know, I can't think straight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:54:49 PM

It is, but for the sake of everyone here I wish you'd make the wiser choice and just ignore it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 10:55:40 PM

I will try. :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 10:59:26 PM

It would be immensly appreciated.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 11:01:01 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:10:54 PM

Apparently, InvisionFree/ZetaBoards has been hacked, see: [url]http://invisionfree.com/[/url]

:hmm:

Are they back? The site looks fine to me.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 22, 2008, 11:05:05 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 11:01:01 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 10:10:54 PM

Apparently, InvisionFree/ZetaBoards has been hacked, see: [url]http://invisionfree.com/[/url]

:hmm:

Are they back? The site looks fine to me.  :unsure:

When I saw it it looked like it's normal self.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 11:07:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 22, 2008, 11:01:01 PM

Are they back? The site looks fine to me.  :unsure:

Yes. This is what the page looked like earlier:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:09:15 PM

Some people have problems

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 22, 2008, 11:12:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:09:15 PM

Some people have problems

You aren't kidding. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:14:59 PM

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w (http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w)

It says courtesy of TWC today, but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 11:24:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:14:59 PM

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url] ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url])

It says courtesy of TWC today, but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

I've had nothing but problems with this guy, something weird is look at his username... He posted on that video way back of the blank 4000 system, and he was wondering what it was... http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7FGErYGyY Read the comments...


But let me also do some role playing here... Pretend I am Debora Wilson here...

Quote from: Debora Wilson

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

[url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XhR0b0INzc8[/url] ([url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XhR0b0INzc8[/url])

It says Video courtesy: The Weather Channel Interactive (weather.com), but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

It kind of works off the same idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:27:09 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 11:24:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:14:59 PM

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url] ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url])

It says courtesy of TWC today, but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

I've had nothing but problems with this guy, something weird is look at his username... He posted on that video way back of the blank 4000 system, and he was wondering what it was... [url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7FGErYGyY[/url] Read the comments...


But let me also do some role playing here... Pretend I am Debora Wilson here...

Quote from: Debora Wilson

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

[url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XhR0b0INzc8[/url] ([url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XhR0b0INzc8[/url])

It says Video courtesy: The Weather Channel Interactive (weather.com), but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

It kind of works off the same idea.

I wondering if we're dealing with Felipe.  :unsure: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 11:28:04 PM

Yeah, its quite possible... But it doesnt seem like him to post videos with a courtsey tag..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:28:12 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 11:24:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:14:59 PM

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url] ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url])

It says courtesy of TWC today, but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

I've had nothing but problems with this guy, something weird is look at his username... He posted on that video way back of the blank 4000 system, and he was wondering what it was... [url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7FGErYGyY[/url] Read the comments...

Those 2 are not the same person. Ironically, I know JMKord personally from several years back (before i even joined any TWC forums). I know for a fact that they are not the same person.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:29:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:28:12 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 11:24:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 22, 2008, 11:14:59 PM

Hey guys, anyone know who the dufus is who posted this video on YouTube:

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url] ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=i3SGIdGBG4w[/url])

It says courtesy of TWC today, but I don't recall authorizing anyone to post our videos on YouTube.  :blink:

I've had nothing but problems with this guy, something weird is look at his username... He posted on that video way back of the blank 4000 system, and he was wondering what it was... [url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7FGErYGyY[/url] Read the comments...

Those 2 are not the same person. Ironically, I know JMKord personally from several years back (before i even joined any TWC forums). I know for a fact that they are not the same person.

He's not talking about the poster of the video. Look at the comments....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2008, 11:31:42 PM

My god I'm retarded tonight. Yeah, but I wouldn't believe it. It's a BLANK 4000! It could be from anywhere. Anyone could say anything. Besides, it's probably happened to all 4000's at some point or another.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2008, 11:32:02 PM

To make life simple:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/ws4000_comments.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2008, 11:15:37 AM

That
s probably one of the dumbest usernames i saw i youtube :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 12:13:13 PM

Who cares about the username?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 23, 2008, 02:38:43 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 21, 2008, 09:46:43 PM

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/249431831.png[/url])
I'm on wireless Internet, over a lake, and then thru a wireless router :P

I just realised thats an awesome upload speed!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2008, 02:40:07 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 12:13:13 PM

Who cares about the username?  :rolleyes:

umm..I do

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 03:25:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 23, 2008, 02:40:07 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 12:13:13 PM

Who cares about the username?  :rolleyes:

umm..I do

Evidently. After all, you mentioned it.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2008, 04:18:56 PM

I added Gil as a buddy and it still said i have no buddies  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2008, 04:23:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 23, 2008, 04:18:56 PM

I added Gil as a buddy and it still said i have no buddies  :huh:

Probably because Gil is hidden. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2008, 04:26:50 PM

Wow, i didnt know that. i know hes hidden but like the buddy list wouldnt have shown the persons name reither :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2008, 05:09:58 PM

Hmmm. "buddy" is not a term that people (or myself) typically associate with me! :lol:

Seriously, people only hate me because I tell it like it is :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 05:25:02 PM

No, people hate you because you are egotistical, cocky, and arrogant.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2008, 05:26:55 PM

Gary, remember what I had said? If you're not going to say anything nice, just don't say it at all. Not only does it make YOU look bad, but comments such as that are incredibly hypocritical. Sure, I'm not always the nicest person, but at least I'm able to joke about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 23, 2008, 06:57:02 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 05:25:02 PM

No, people hate you because you are egotistical, cocky, and arrogant.

Nah, thats me.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 23, 2008, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 23, 2008, 04:26:50 PM

Wow, i didnt know that. i know hes hidden but like the buddy list wouldnt have shown the persons name reither :no:

I put you in my buddy list :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 23, 2008, 08:44:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2008, 05:26:55 PM

Gary, remember what I had said? If you're not going to say anything nice, just don't say it at all. Not only does it make YOU look bad, but comments such as that are incredibly hypocritical. Sure, I'm not always the nicest person, but at least I'm able to joke about it.

Where?  :whistling:

Only sometimes Kyle.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2008, 08:45:50 PM

Kyle, is IntelliTARD KSMI's new STAR?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2008, 09:27:56 PM

I laughed when i first saw that in his profile. Then i remembered how he always calls me Tool, and laughed even harder.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 09:44:12 AM

Apparently the processor in my laptop which is clocked 1.9 GHz only idles at 800 MHz.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 09:49:16 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 09:44:12 AM

Apparently the processor in my laptop which is clocked 1.9 GHz only idles at 800 MHz.

I think it has to do with the RAM. depending on the speed of the RAM, determines how fast your processor really is or something. Check the computer properties in Windows, it makes more sense when you see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 10:09:24 AM

RAM has nothing to do with it.

To make this simple since no one is intelligent enough to grasp it: in a computer, no two parts effect one another. Each operates independently. No one part can or does effect the speed, effectiveness, or efficiency of any other part in the machine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 10:23:04 AM

Really. When i changed the RAM in one of my computers to one of a different speed, windows stated that the processor speed has changed. Must be just another "quirk" of MS's shitty software. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 10:36:19 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2008, 10:23:04 AM

Really. When i changed the RAM in one of my computers to one of a different speed, windows stated that the processor speed has changed. Must be just another "quirk" of MS's shitty software. :rolleyes:

I suppose, because the two have no connection whatsoever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2008, 10:37:35 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2008, 10:23:04 AM

Really. When i changed the RAM in one of my computers to one of a different speed, windows stated that the processor speed has changed. Must be just another "quirk" of MS's shitty software. :rolleyes:

Most likely. I didn't have this problem when I upgraded this Mac's RAM, but I'm considering upgrading my PC's ram soon so we'll see what happens to that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 10:37:52 AM

Figures. What a surprise that something created by MS would do something like that. Precisely why I use Macintosh.

Its funny, because Vista really hurt the PC market badly. Craploads of people have been switching to Mac over it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 10:51:28 AM

You know, I think your wrong Gil. MS has nothing to do with your computers start up processes. Windows does not control any of that. Your motherboard's built in software takes care of those things. I don't think MS can be blamed.

I've never experienced anything like that, so I have no reason to believe you would Mike.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 10:56:37 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 10:51:28 AM

You know, I think your wrong Gil. MS has nothing to do with your computers start up processes. Windows does not control any of that. Your motherboard's built in software takes care of those things. I don't think MS can be blamed.

I've never experienced anything like that, so I have no reason to believe you would Mike.

But thats kinda weird. Why would my motherboard think the RAM has an affect on the processor. It just seems like a software thing, but I'm not good with PC's anymore. I'm confused.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 11:48:35 AM

For the love of god!

So my work schedule is pretty messed up.. I work from 2:30PM until 11:00PM Monday - Thursday which means I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off...

As many of you know I work at a local TV station, so right now I am sitting at home watching the channel and they have a daily show called "daytime" on right now, and this show is shot on a 3 stage set which I will be using for one of my shows tonight.

They are currently doing a cooking segment and as the segment opens Derick the co-host is being cool tossing around a knife, and then he takes the string thats attached to the end of the knife and starts spinning it around, the string snaps and the knife flys across the set in to the sports set (where I will be shooting tonight) and lands right in a giant hockey puck prop... For the love of god!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 12:07:10 PM

Must be a popular birthday week...  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

Are Mike, Victor, and I the only members on spring break this week?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2008, 12:54:55 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

Are Mike, Victor, and I the only members on spring break this week?

I was thinking the same thing. A lot of other districts around here had their spring break last week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 12:55:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

Are Mike, Victor, and I the only members on spring break this week?

Probably. We're the only active members currently! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:56:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 24, 2008, 12:55:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

Are Mike, Victor, and I the only members on spring break this week?

Probably. We're the only active members currently! :o

Don't forget the 28 yahoo bots. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 12:58:22 PM

More like 32 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 02:18:15 PM

Wow! 32? This place this place is popular!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 02:18:53 PM

For the bots.. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 02:21:53 PM

I wonder why lots of bots go here...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 02:23:57 PM

Becuase I submitted the site's URL to the search eninges, so now that the bots know the site exists they come here frequently so that they can keep my pages up to date on their respective search engines.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 02:41:58 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

Are Mike, Victor, and I the only members on spring break this week?

I am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 03:48:44 PM

How come half of the topics I create get locked? <_<

People ya need to control yourselves!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 04:12:00 PM

I just realized if you click the "..." on any thread that has multiple pages, it will expand out to show all the pages of the thread. For this thread, I had to click it a few times to expand out all 288 pages.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 04:14:30 PM

wow that's neat! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 04:15:40 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 04:12:00 PM

I just realized if you click the "..." on any thread that has multiple pages, it will expand out to show all the pages of the thread. For this thread, I had to click it a few times to expand out all 288 pages.

Hah wow. I didn't know that! That makes things a lot easier to find!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 04:30:45 PM

It also works with the PM inbox. It makes it so much easier to navigate through 53 pages of PMs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 04:41:59 PM

Yep it's easy to navigate thorugh my 61 pages of PMs :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 24, 2008, 04:45:16 PM

My Spring break is not until april 21st  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 04:45:56 PM

Quote from: alex on March 24, 2008, 04:45:16 PM

My Spring break is not until april 21st  :hmm:

Wow! You have a late spring break! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2008, 04:47:06 PM

Quote from: alex on March 24, 2008, 04:45:16 PM

My Spring break is not until april 21st  :hmm:

Wow, that's late! My spring break has always been the week following Easter since I switched school districts in the 2005-06 year. Before that, I would either have the entire week before Easter off, or I would just have Thursday, Good Friday, and the Monday after easter off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 04:47:33 PM

My Spring Break Ends Tomorrow!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 04:48:01 PM

i prefer late spring breaks because the temperatire gets warmer and there;s more sun

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 06:12:09 PM

Wow, this PC is 1,000 MHz faster than my iBook, and it still doesn't run half as good as it. Constantly freezing up. <_<

Speaking of which, I was in the Apple Store today. It was amazing. I didn't want to leave. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 06:13:51 PM

I live only 10 minutes from the nearest Apple Store. It was fun :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 24, 2008, 06:16:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 12:52:38 PM

Are Mike, Victor, and I the only members on spring break this week?

no kyle is also on spring break (wxmedafan)

well my spring break ended, and school resumed today. kinda glad it's back...a lot of people tend to leave out of town for spring break, so you never seem them until they or yourself get back.

fun fact - we have 9 weeks left of school. i'm happy that i'll be a senior in 9 weeks, but at the same time sad, because i'll be losing my senior friends ='(.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 24, 2008, 06:19:20 PM

My spring break is next week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 06:21:01 PM

i know some people go back to  school really early like August 4th :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 24, 2008, 06:24:04 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 24, 2008, 06:21:01 PM

i know some people go back to  school really early like August 4th :wacko:

what? like the beginning of the school year?

also august 4th is my birthday  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 06:28:25 PM

I have school till June 6  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2008, 06:52:36 PM

There's an apple store not far from where I live (about ten minutes). They're building another one at a mall.

Quote from: Victor on March 24, 2008, 06:21:01 PM

i know some people go back to  school really early like August 4th :wacko:

Wow, that's early! The earliest I've ever gone back to school was August 28, in 2000.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 07:18:35 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 24, 2008, 06:28:25 PM

I have school till June 6  <_<

Wow, that's early! When I was in school we regularly got out around the 12th. If it was a bad winter, we were easily in school until the 20th, sometimes later.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:30:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 07:18:35 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 24, 2008, 06:28:25 PM

I have school till June 6  <_<

Wow, that's early! When I was in school we regularly got out around the 12th. If it was a bad winter, we were easily in school until the 20th, sometimes later.  :blink:

In high school we would always normally get out the first Friday in June, unless there was a bad winter. The last time we actually went longer was the 2003-2004 school year. IIRC, that year were in school until the second Monday of June.

BTW, I get out on May 9th this year. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 07:37:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 07:18:35 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 24, 2008, 06:28:25 PM

I have school till June 6  <_<

Wow, that's early! When I was in school we regularly got out around the 12th. If it was a bad winter, we were easily in school until the 20th, sometimes later.  :blink:

Rly? Becuase school in my area usually ends on May, because school starts usually in Early August.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 07:44:14 PM

i never understood starting school in auagust

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 07:45:26 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

No software piracy for beanboy? :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:46:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2008, 07:45:26 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

No software piracy for beanboy? :(

No. :no:

I'd like to keep it legal. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 07:47:27 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:46:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2008, 07:45:26 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

No software piracy for beanboy? :(

No. :no:

That's ok, me feels like me is going to puke, anyway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 07:52:23 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

Are you sure you want to get premiere elements? It's extremely hard to get the text shadows/stroke correct and to animate the 4000 icons.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 07:53:15 PM

After Effects is easy to use once you know graphic design.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:53:50 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 07:52:23 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

Are you sure you want to get premiere elements? It's extremely hard to get the text shadows/stroke correct and to animate the 4000 icons.

Well, what other options do I have? I don't have the money to throw around on After Effects.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 07:54:24 PM

Photoshop?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 07:55:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 24, 2008, 07:54:24 PM

Photoshop?

You cannot create emulated videos with photoshop. :no:

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:53:50 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 24, 2008, 07:52:23 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:42:57 PM

I'm really beginning to think that I'll never be able to afford Adobe After Effects. So if I want to do some "serious" WeatherSTAR emulations, I might have to settle for Adobe Premiere Elements. It seems to retail for around $70, which is much more reasonable than the $900 some for After Effects.

Are you sure you want to get premiere elements? It's extremely hard to get the text shadows/stroke correct and to animate the 4000 icons.

Well, what other options do I have? I don't have the money to throw around on After Effects.

I suppose you're right. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 07:59:41 PM

That sucks <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 08:00:22 PM

Heh. The people's laughs on the laughtrack thing are really funny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2008, 08:01:58 PM

Rich people lack discipline <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 24, 2008, 08:12:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 07:18:35 PM

Wow, that's early! When I was in school we regularly got out around the 12th. If it was a bad winter, we were easily in school until the 20th, sometimes later.  :blink:

No, that's not early. I get out May 30th this year. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 08:14:12 PM

I got out May 24 last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2008, 08:16:50 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 24, 2008, 08:01:58 PM

Rich people lack discipline <_<

Uhh yeah.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 09:05:27 PM

Woah, this painting is so awesome-looking: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Laelaps_by_Charles_Knight.png

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 24, 2008, 09:11:49 PM

Has any1 tried Ubuntu or Beryl? I heard those were cool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 10:42:27 PM

Billy, do you have a spending limit?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 10:53:04 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 10:42:27 PM

Billy, do you have a spending limit?

For what? Getting After Effects?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 11:47:07 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 10:53:04 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 10:42:27 PM

Billy, do you have a spending limit?

For what? Getting After Effects?

I guess... But like in General, what is your spending budget for editing?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 11:57:30 PM

Argh, can someone tell me what the default port for AIM is? Like in the connection settings?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 12:03:49 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 11:47:07 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 10:53:04 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 24, 2008, 10:42:27 PM

Billy, do you have a spending limit?

For what? Getting After Effects?

I guess... But like in General, what is your spending budget for editing?

No more than a few hundred dollars.

BTW, AIM is port 5190.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 12:31:24 AM

I got yet another message from someone on YouTube asking me if the newer Weatherscan songs are available. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 12:39:50 AM

It seems that my laptop's processor is running at 60°C, which is about 140°F. I knew it ran warm, but I didn't know it was that warm.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 12:43:21 AM

My laptop's processor temperature is usually around 130-135°, but it can get as hot as 150°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 12:53:28 AM

Up to 160 is actually in the normal range. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 12:57:03 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 12:53:28 AM

Up to 160 is actually in the normal range. :yes:

That's good. I was always worried that 140° is above normal because that is about when the fan inside the computer gets really loud.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 01:03:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 12:53:28 AM

Up to 160 is actually in the normal range. :yes:

Is that just for laptops, or does that carry over to desktops too?

Also, I've noticed that the one core of my processor consistently runs a few degrees warmer than the other core.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 01:21:47 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 01:03:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 12:53:28 AM

Up to 160 is actually in the normal range. :yes:

Is that just for laptops, or does that carry over to desktops too?

Also, I've noticed that the one core of my processor consistently runs a few degrees warmer than the other core.

Its the same for both, although you have to keep a closer eye on laptops  because they tend to heat much quicker than desktops due to lack of proper ventilation.

As for your multi core CPU issue...I'll have to bow out of that part of this discussion. I lost touch with the latest in CPU's after the P4's came out. I know virtually nothing about the multi core CPU's. But I did a Google search on the issue and from what I've read it seems to be normal. It just means that the hotter core is getting worked a little more than the other(s)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 10:08:22 AM

Is it just me or ...  :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 25, 2008, 10:09:02 AM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 10:08:22 AM

Is it just me or ...  :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:

It's nothing really. Krishnan just went on a posting spree last night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 10:10:39 AM

Like always <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 11:20:53 AM

Happy Birthday, Me! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 11:23:07 AM

Happy birthday Gil! B) :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 25, 2008, 11:34:46 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 24, 2008, 07:30:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2008, 07:18:35 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 24, 2008, 06:28:25 PM

I have school till June 6  <_<

Wow, that's early! When I was in school we regularly got out around the 12th. If it was a bad winter, we were easily in school until the 20th, sometimes later.  :blink:

In high school we would always normally get out the first Friday in June, unless there was a bad winter. The last time we actually went longer was the 2003-2004 school year. IIRC, that year were in school until the second Monday of June.

BTW, I get out on May 9th this year. :D

I get out May 16 and happy birthday Gil

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 11:40:11 AM

Wow, you guys get out early! I guess that's normal for colleges, though. The earliest I have gone out was June 10, 2005. This year I get out June 13, unless we get another snow day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 11:47:02 AM

Guys, I took care of Krishnan already. He won't be posting anymore for awhile.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 11:47:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 11:47:02 AM

Guys, I took care of Krishnan already. He won't be posting anymore for awhile.  :)

Excellent. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 25, 2008, 12:24:13 PM

Happy Birthday Gil!! :twothumbs: :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 12:31:43 PM

Happy birthday, Gil. Here's that MacBook Pro you wanted:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/MacBook_Pro.jpg/746px-MacBook_Pro.jpg)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 12:36:49 PM

Happy Birthday Gil!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 01:01:16 PM

Happy birthday Tool Man :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 01:24:34 PM

Only Kyle can call me that, and thanks for the MacBook Pro! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 01:35:06 PM

DOes anyone have an online TV station? You could watch TWC online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 25, 2008, 05:15:59 PM

Have A Great Time at your Birthday, Gil!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:19:37 PM

Gah, my lens popped out of my glasses, and I lost the screw that holds the lens tight. :pinch: So now I'm temporarily blind, but my mom is going to take me to the eyeglass center to get them repaired in a few minutes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 05:22:29 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:19:37 PM

Gah, my lens popped out of my glasses, and I lost the screw that holds the lens tight. :pinch: So now I'm temporarily blind, but my mom is going to take me to the eyeglass center to get them repaired in a few minutes.

I didn't know you wore glasses. BTW, How did you see to type that post? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:22:29 PM

It might happen soon to me. I cannot use the computer and post on the forum without glasses

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:23:11 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 05:22:29 PM

How did you see to type that post? :P

Very carefully. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:24:26 PM

did you have to squink your eyes hard?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 05:24:43 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:19:37 PM

Gah, my lens popped out of my glasses, and I lost the screw that holds the lens tight. :pinch: So now I'm temporarily blind, but my mom is going to take me to the eyeglass center to get them repaired in a few minutes.

I hate when that happens!  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:27:57 PM

i've worn glasses since i was 9

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 05:28:24 PM

I've been wearing them since I was 5!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:28:56 PM

Wow that's too young! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 05:29:29 PM

Astigmatism is something your BORN with. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 05:29:42 PM

I've worn glasses since May 2003, though I only wear them at school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 05:30:44 PM

I've never worn glasses. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:32:13 PM

That's not goo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:32:24 PM

I'm so glad i have outstanding vision. I can see better than 20/20 vision, but i forget what its called. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 25, 2008, 05:32:37 PM

I don't wear glasses....yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:33:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:32:24 PM

I'm so glad i have outstanding vision. I can see better than 20/20 vision, but i forget what its called. :yes:

Perfect vision?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:35:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 05:24:26 PM

did you have to squink your eyes hard?

Huh? How do I "squink" my eyes? :unsure:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:36:31 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 05:33:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:32:24 PM

I'm so glad i have outstanding vision. I can see better than 20/20 vision, but i forget what its called. :yes:

Perfect vision?

No, it's better than perfect vision. There is a name for it, but I do not remember what it is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:36:36 PM

i dunno u tell me.s

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:37:13 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:35:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 05:24:26 PM

did you have to squink your eyes hard?

Huh? How do I "squink" my eyes? :unsure:

:P

Sometimes, when you close your eyes really hard, it pushed air out and squeaks. I call them eye farts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 05:37:44 PM

That's very odd. Eye farts? :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:38:13 PM

It happens.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:49:01 PM

Gil would like an ice cream cake.

My parents got me a new iPod, and I'll get it on Friday :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 05:53:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:49:01 PM

My parents got me a new iPod, and I'll get it on Friday :)

Which one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 25, 2008, 05:54:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 05:22:29 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 05:19:37 PM

Gah, my lens popped out of my glasses, and I lost the screw that holds the lens tight. :pinch: So now I'm temporarily blind, but my mom is going to take me to the eyeglass center to get them repaired in a few minutes.

I didn't know you wore glasses. BTW, How did you see to type that post? :P

I wear Glasses, too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 06:05:03 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 25, 2008, 05:53:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 05:49:01 PM

My parents got me a new iPod, and I'll get it on Friday :)

Which one?.
Classic, 80 GB, black.

I was going to get an iPhone, but they wouldn't let me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 06:14:27 PM

Wow they hold a lot of songs. You're lucky Gil. You must be rich. I can hardly afford an 80GB Ipod in a year's time . :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 06:20:59 PM

I wouldn't say rich, but i do live in an extremely wealthy area :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 06:24:14 PM

A relative of mine is rich. But he doesn't live in the United States. Go figure. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 25, 2008, 06:28:06 PM

With my folks tax refund:

32" Samsung HDTV
Sony Handcam digital camcorder (hard drive recording)
Microwave

All three replaced items that were 15+ years old each.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 25, 2008, 06:42:01 PM

wow so much to do in the next few days, so little time...

Wednesday (Tomorrow) -
*9-10am - Counselor Meeting about my next year schedule & college plans
(ABXed 1st & 2nd Period)
*6:30-8:30pm - Evening Chorale Rehearsal
*Sometime after all that...pick out prom cloths/tux, or something.

Thursday -
*8-10am - Chorale Concert at Woodridge Elementary
(ABXed 1st & 2nd Period)
10:15am - Return to AHHS
*6:30-8:30pm - Evening Chorale Rehearsal

Friday -
*12:55-4:00pm - Chorale Concert at Cambridge Elementary
(ABXed 5th, 6th, & 7th Periods)

Saturday -
6pm-1am - Alamo Heights Junior/Senior Prom

and in between all that...school.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2008, 06:48:56 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 06:14:27 PM

Wow they hold a lot of songs. You're lucky Gil. You must be rich. I can hardly afford an 80GB Ipod in a year's time . :blink:

The 80 GB is actually the low-end model now, IIRC. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 25, 2008, 06:48:56 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 06:14:27 PM

Wow they hold a lot of songs. You're lucky Gil. You must be rich. I can hardly afford an 80GB Ipod in a year's time . :blink:

The 80 GB is actually the low-end model now, IIRC. :yes:

At $239.99?You call THAT low end?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 06:54:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 25, 2008, 06:48:56 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 06:14:27 PM

Wow they hold a lot of songs. You're lucky Gil. You must be rich. I can hardly afford an 80GB Ipod in a year's time . :blink:

The 80 GB is actually the low-end model now, IIRC. :yes:

At $239.99?You call THAT low end?  :blink:

Actually, i got it $228 shipped. And yes, it is the low end. They come in 80 and 160 GB models.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 06:58:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 06:54:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 25, 2008, 06:48:56 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 06:14:27 PM

Wow they hold a lot of songs. You're lucky Gil. You must be rich. I can hardly afford an 80GB Ipod in a year's time . :blink:

The 80 GB is actually the low-end model now, IIRC. :yes:

At $239.99?You call THAT low end?  :blink:

Actually, i got it $228 shipped. And yes, it is the low end. They come in 80 and 160 GB models.

 :wow: :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:00:30 PM

What's bad about that? People think iPods are tremendously overpriced and overrated, but once you have one, you think about them in a whole new way. They arent THAT expensive when you think about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:01:42 PM

I would never buy an Ipod, Zune, or any other large storage media device for that kind of money. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:02:32 PM

Well, again, once you use one, you realize that it's worth it. In fact, ALL apple products are worth their price tags.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:05:25 PM

I can't agree with that.

BTW, unless your going to take up all 80 or 160 GB's, they're not worth it, since you can get a more fitting size mp3 player for less.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:06:13 PM

Well they have other options like Nano's, which are more reasonably priced and have between 1 and 4 GB of space. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:20:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

Not really.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

I agree. There are a lot of other players out there where you get more bang for the buck. You're paying for the Apple name when you get an iPod.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:25:34 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

I agree. There are a lot of other players out there where you get more bang for the buck. You're paying for the Apple name when you get an iPod.

Absolutley positively, without a doubt.

Gil, about 6 months ago (before I got my Zune from my bro) I went out and bought a @GB for $25. Could've got a 4 for $50. So don't tell me that's not expensive. Or, don't expect me to believe it at the very least.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:26:57 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

I agree. There are a lot of other players out there where you get more bang for the buck. You're paying for the Apple name when you get an iPod.

You guys have obviously NEVER used an iPod a day in your life. If you did, its guaranteed that you'd think differently about the price. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:30:30 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:26:57 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

I agree. There are a lot of other players out there where you get more bang for the buck. You're paying for the Apple name when you get an iPod.

You guys have obviously NEVER used an iPod a day in your life. If you did, its guaranteed that you'd think differently about the price. :yes:

It does NOTHING that's worth that kinda money. My Zune does nothing that is worth that kind of money. I'll gladly and readily admit that I overpaid grossly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:33:42 PM

Heh...Zune. That's an...MS product isnt it? :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:34:09 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2008, 07:26:57 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:24:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:18:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:06:31 PM

How much are Nano's?

$149 for the 4GB model, $199 for the 8GB one.

That's still alot of money, IMO.  :ninja:

I agree. There are a lot of other players out there where you get more bang for the buck. You're paying for the Apple name when you get an iPod.

You guys have obviously NEVER used an iPod a day in your life. If you did, its guaranteed that you'd think differently about the price. :yes:

Believe me, I've used iPods before. I honestly didn't see what made it so special, and they're definitely not worth the price you pay for them. I would go as far to say Apple is price gouging them.

I got a 5 GB Creative Zen Micro back in 2005 for $130, and it does a lot more than what any $150 iPod can do (e.g. record audio, FM tuner).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 07:57:14 PM

I don't like the Zune. It sucks.I got my nanao cheaper than the regular zune's price of $250

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:57:52 PM

Both suck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 07:59:49 PM

i only got the nano becuz it was the cheaper one i could purchase. i cannot watch videos on it either. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 08:03:32 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 07:59:49 PM

i only got the nano becuz it was the cheaper one i could purchase. i cannot watch videos on it either. <_<

Why did you waste so much money on a nano when you could have gotten any other MP3 player of similar size for a fraction of the cost?  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 08:04:35 PM

i didn't know they were cheaper ones. I like apple products.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 08:06:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 07:59:49 PM

i only got the nano becuz it was the cheaper one i could purchase. i cannot watch videos on it either. <_<

I don't even know why anyone would want to watch video on such a small screen. You'd kill your eyes trying to watch video on a 2" screen.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 08:37:52 PM

Well, when you type in "The Weather Channel Forums" we are the 2nd hit!

http://www.google.com/search?q=The+Weather+Channel+Forums

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 08:47:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 08:37:52 PM

Well, when you type in "The Weather Channel Forums" we are the 2nd hit!

[url]http://www.google.com/search?q=The+Weather+Channel+Forums[/url]

Superb!  :sunglasses: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Billy, I can relate to that really well. I have bad eyes as it is, and trying to watch video on a 2" screen would not go over very well. :no:

On a side note regarding Kyle's post...interesting how TWC"s board still shows up.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 08:59:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:25:34 PM

I went out and bought a @GB for $25.

@GB? How much space is that? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 09:01:43 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2008, 08:59:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 07:25:34 PM

I went out and bought a @GB for $25.

@GB? How much space is that? :P

Match the symbol to the number.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 09:26:47 PM

Does anyone at all recognise this clip of music? (See attachment)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 09:30:19 PM

*** Removed comment ***

Looking for a serious responce, if at all possible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 09:33:58 PM

ok...

where is the music from?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 09:42:09 PM

Work.. We used it 2 years ago for Minor Leauge Hockey Tips...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 09:44:21 PM

cool, i like it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2008, 09:56:50 PM

 :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 25, 2008, 10:04:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 25, 2008, 09:56:50 PM

:ninja:

whats wrong with 4444?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:13:14 PM

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/frontporch_noonecares.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html[/url]

His name isn't on the list. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:59:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html[/url]

His name isn't on the list. :no:

Username: 20AL09 = Al
http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 25, 2008, 11:08:21 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:59:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html[/url]

His name isn't on the list. :no:

Username: 20AL09 = Al
[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/[/url]20al09/petition.html

I highly doubt that it is Al. Have you actually read the text of that petition? ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 11:08:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:59:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html[/url]

His name isn't on the list. :no:

Username: 20AL09 = Al
[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/[/url]20al09/petition.html

Yes, but have you read the signers names?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2008, 11:19:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 11:08:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:59:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2008, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html[/url]

His name isn't on the list. :no:

Username: 20AL09 = Al
[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/[/url]20al09/petition.html

Yes, but have you read the signers names?

You seem really nice. Have we met before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 26, 2008, 12:00:30 AM

I just had my heater/air conditioner replaced after it not working right the past few weeks. Fortunately the weather hasn't been too cold so it wasn't that bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 11:50:11 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:13:14 PM

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/frontporch_noonecares.jpg[/url])

Your so unforgiving Ky :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 26, 2008, 05:28:44 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 25, 2008, 10:15:34 PM

Al, are you by any chance the undersigned here?

[url]http://www.petitiononline.com/20al09/petition.html[/url]

nope. thats not me...that's a HUGE coincidence

I formed 20AL09 out of my graduation year (2009) obviously, with my name in the middle.

that person must be a stalker  :ninja: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 06:34:06 PM

God, I am sooooo sick  :brr: :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 06:36:22 PM

Can I cheer you up, CE?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 26, 2008, 06:37:53 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 06:34:06 PM

God, I am sooooo sick  :brr: :cry:

I'm sorry to hear that. :( I hope you feel better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 26, 2008, 06:45:50 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall link=topic=4.msg34761#msg34761
date=1206570846

God, I am sooooo sick  :brr: :cry:

Sick as in a stomachache or cold?

I'm lucky that I don't have allergies yet. Usually they'd start around mid-March, or whenever the daffodils start blooming, so it probably will be soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2008, 06:49:13 PM

My allergies have started, but now i the meds actually work. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 06:52:54 PM

Thanks, guys.  I have a terrible throatache, high fever, no energy to do anything, aches, terrible sleep :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 26, 2008, 06:56:23 PM

Ow. I hope you get well soon. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 26, 2008, 06:57:43 PM

Lately I've felt like I'm getting sick. I'm sure staying up until 2 am and waking up at 6 am hasn't helped.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 07:00:08 PM

You probably got it from me :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 26, 2008, 07:04:41 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 06:52:54 PM

Thanks, guys.  I have a terrible throatache, high fever, no energy to do anything, aches, terrible sleep :(

Sounds like it might be the flu. Hope you get better soon, Dan. (http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3015/doctorvb9.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 07:07:31 PM

You probably caught "ThunderFever" :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 26, 2008, 07:19:11 PM

ThunderFever? Oh no!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on March 26, 2008, 08:18:50 PM

Welcome To Our Newest Member,twcmaster  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2008, 08:19:24 PM

Welcome aboard!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 26, 2008, 08:23:29 PM

Hope you enjoy TWCToday! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 26, 2008, 08:38:24 PM

Yea, my alergies are starting up too.  Ah well

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 26, 2008, 08:39:23 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 07:00:08 PM

You probably got it from me :P

Haha, that's what I thought at first. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 08:58:28 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 26, 2008, 07:19:11 PM

ThunderFever? Oh no!

I'm  about to get Logicatitis too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 26, 2008, 09:05:36 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 06:52:54 PM

Thanks, guys.  I have a terrible throatache, high fever, no energy to do anything, aches, terrible sleep :(

Dan are you drinking alot of water?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 26, 2008, 09:07:18 PM

Quote from: alex on March 26, 2008, 09:05:36 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 06:52:54 PM

Thanks, guys.  I have a terrible throatache, high fever, no energy to do anything, aches, terrible sleep :(

Dan are you drinking alot of water?

Drinking fluids is good for helping a sickness.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 09:12:53 PM

Drinking too much for me will result in too much swelling :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 26, 2008, 09:27:49 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 26, 2008, 09:12:53 PM

Drinking too much for me will result in too much swelling :(

Wow really? It's the opposite with me. Drinking to little results in swelling and the gaining of anywhere between 5 and 8 pounds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 09:31:03 PM

Swelliing occurs from drinking too much water. You get excessive fluid buildup.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 26, 2008, 09:32:01 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 26, 2008, 09:31:03 PM

Swelliing occurs from drinking too much water. You get excessive fluid buildup.

I think it's the other way around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 09:32:49 PM

Well that's why my doctor told me. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 26, 2008, 09:34:20 PM

Yea, I'm drinking the H20 ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2008, 09:39:42 PM

Is your appetite good, CE?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 26, 2008, 09:44:50 PM

I heard in a show "Starve the fever"


Have you took your tempretature hourly, CE?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2008, 10:17:03 PM

Yeah, eating with a fever is never a good idea.

I wouldn't try it, or things could get ugly (and messy). Take it from someone with past experience on the issue... :ninja:

Edit: Hah, i made the 300th page.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 26, 2008, 10:33:48 PM

Having rest is a good idea too.

Or just take medicine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 26, 2008, 10:42:21 PM

The more fluids you drink when your sick, the better!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 26, 2008, 11:08:05 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 26, 2008, 10:42:21 PM

The more fluids you drink when your sick, the better!

What about alcoholic beverages?  :drunk:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2008, 11:09:18 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 26, 2008, 11:08:05 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 26, 2008, 10:42:21 PM

The more fluids you drink when your sick, the better!

What about alcoholic beverages?  :drunk:

:P

You'll forget you were ever sick.  :P :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2008, 11:15:32 AM

Is is true that the 4000 emulator won't work in the .NET 2.0 framework? The reason I ask is because there's this program that I want to install but it requires the 2.0 framework, meaning that I would probably have to sacrifice the emulator. I also thought I remember hearing that you can have the .NET 1.1 and 2.0 framework in your computer so you can run programs that require the 1.1 and 2.0 framework.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 11:48:10 AM

It should work. Or at least in the next update.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 27, 2008, 11:56:40 AM

Here's the deal: You cannot run the emulator on 2.0. I don't know what Vic's talking about in regards to an update, because no such update is anywhere near the forseeable future. Hower, it IS possible to have both 1.1 and 2.0 on your computer at the same time, so long as you install 1.1 first, then 2.0.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 27, 2008, 08:20:30 PM

[not a complaint]
LMAO, Yahoo bot is printing a topic.

(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8249/yahooprintingzj2.th.png) (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yahooprintingzj2.png)

 :rofl2:
[/not a complaint]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 08:23:50 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 27, 2008, 08:20:30 PM

[not a complaint]
LMAO, Yahoo bot is printing a topic.

([url]http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8249/yahooprintingzj2.th.png[/url]) ([url]http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yahooprintingzj2.png[/url])

 :rofl2:
[/not a complaint]

I saw one the other day printing the front porch! :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 08:24:11 PM

i can't see it. the image is too small :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 27, 2008, 08:26:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 27, 2008, 08:24:11 PM

i can't see it. the image is too small :huh:

Err, click on it.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 08:38:55 PM

ok i clicked on it :rolleyes:

BTW, have any members printed any topics before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 08:39:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 27, 2008, 08:38:55 PM

ok i clicked on it :rolleyes:

BTW, have any members printed any topics before?

I've seen the online list say Kyle (wxmancanada) printed something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2008, 08:40:35 PM

I rarely see anyone print topics. I only remember seeing maybe two or three people printing a topic both here and TWCC since I joined.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 08:40:41 PM

Cool, i never saw that. I just have only seen guests print them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 27, 2008, 08:41:37 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 08:39:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 27, 2008, 08:38:55 PM

ok i clicked on it :rolleyes:

BTW, have any members printed any topics before?

I've seen the online list say Kyle (wxmancanada) printed something.

The Pot Belly Stove or Front Porch? I remember him saying that he wanted to print the entire thing and bring it to work. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 08:41:47 PM

on the online list it sometimes say "Nothing or Nothing you can see". what does that lead to?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2008, 08:42:33 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 27, 2008, 08:41:47 PM

on the online list it sometimes say "Nothing or Nothing you can see". what does that lead to?

It leads to Nothing, or nothing you can see. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 08:43:06 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 27, 2008, 08:41:47 PM

on the online list it sometimes say "Nothing or Nothing you can see". what does that lead to?

I'm not sure. Maybe it's when the admins are deleting a post or editing something. I know that when we view the moderation panel, it says "unknown action".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 08:45:13 PM

When deleting a post it also says unkown action.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 08:46:33 PM

Nearly every time I view the online list, you're viewing it as well Victor. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2008, 08:47:22 PM

"Nothing you can see" I believe shows when people (particularly admins or moderators) view parts of the forums we can't view, such as the admin panel or the beta tester board. "Unknown action" is just an action that the online list doesn't recognize.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 08:47:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 08:46:33 PM

Nearly every time I view the online list, you're viewing it as well Victor. :blink:

I know! So do you! You and me have viewed the list like at the same time :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 27, 2008, 09:00:12 PM

Wow! I saw 14 Spiders an hour ago :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 27, 2008, 09:03:54 PM

Yea, I was wondering what the sudden splurge of spiders is all about :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 09:08:36 PM

I saw 32 spiders 2 days ago...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 27, 2008, 09:13:40 PM

I wonder why they always go here. Maybe something happened or some event.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 27, 2008, 09:16:53 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 27, 2008, 09:13:40 PM

I wonder why they always go here. Maybe something happened or some event.

They're here to index the site, that way all the pages of the forum will appear on the respective search engines.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 27, 2008, 09:18:09 PM

I never seen the spider in other forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 27, 2008, 09:19:29 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 27, 2008, 09:18:09 PM

I never seen the spider in other forums.

Probably because either the forum software doesn't list the bots, or the bots simply aren't visiting the forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 27, 2008, 09:20:09 PM

Ok, I see why.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 27, 2008, 09:44:17 PM

How many times must the spider explanation be repeated?  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 10:26:33 PM

I'm going to sleep. It's way past my bed time :P. Good night B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 27, 2008, 10:27:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 27, 2008, 10:26:33 PM

I'm going to sleep. It's way past my bed time :P. Good night B)

7:30 is past your bed time!? :o :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2008, 10:28:11 PM

10:30pm EASTERN :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2008, 10:33:58 PM

Its Spring break, my bed time is whatever i want it to be. Lately 12 AM :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 27, 2008, 10:36:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2008, 10:33:58 PM

Its Spring break, my bed time is whatever i want it to be. Lately 12 AM :D

even during school nights, I don't have a bed time... :P muhahaha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2008, 10:49:57 PM

What sound does a mule make? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 27, 2008, 11:11:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2008, 10:49:57 PM

What sound does a mule make? :huh:

how weird...my school mascot is a mule.  :whistling: hahaha.

though i can't answer your question, sadly. good question though hahaha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2008, 11:19:22 PM

It seems weird, cause no one thinks about it. I know that cows go MOOO and pigs go OINK, but how do mules go???

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 27, 2008, 11:22:11 PM

eh according to wikipedia:

Quote

A mule does not sound exactly like a donkey or a horse. Instead, a mule makes a sound that is similar to a donkey's but also has the whinnying characteristics of a horse (often starts with a whinny, ends in a hee-haw). Sometimes, mules whimper.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2008, 11:54:17 PM

Someone needs to provide me with a sound clip and/or video

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 12:55:23 AM

LOL, good luck trying to find one/anyone who has one.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 28, 2008, 01:08:49 AM

What a loser....looking for a sound clip of a jackass :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:04:54 AM

Don't make fun of me! Mules are my new favorite animal. :(


:cry:
:cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:48:35 AM

Welcome to our newest member, tropicalweather!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:49:11 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:48:35 AM

Welcome to our newest member, tropicalweather!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Why does that name sound familiar?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:55:41 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:49:11 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:48:35 AM

Welcome to our newest member, tropicalweather!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Why does that name sound familiar?

Don't quote me on this, but I THINK he used to be a member at TWC board.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:56:47 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:55:41 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:49:11 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:48:35 AM

Welcome to our newest member, tropicalweather!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Why does that name sound familiar?

Don't quote me on this, but I THINK he used to be a member at TWC board.

Now that I think about it, It does sound right. Wasn't it one of Derick's screenames when he first joineawersgvsgf berwgrnwrh TWC CLassics?Ef

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:58:29 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:56:47 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:55:41 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:49:11 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:48:35 AM

Welcome to our newest member, tropicalweather!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Why does that name sound familiar?

Don't quote me on this, but I THINK he used to be a member at TWC board.

Now that I think about it, It does sound right. Wasn't it one of Derick's screenames when he first joineawersgvsgf berwgrnwrh TWC CLassics?Ef

No, his was (and still is) Tropical Island.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:59:31 AM

Thats 3wright. Sorry,.n

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 11:23:41 AM

Yea Derek is Tropical Island. Plus does anyone like my sig? it's from All That :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 12:23:57 PM

Hmm..I'm trying to recall that phrase. Was that in the new All That or the old? I use to watch the old version all the time (ran from the early 90's to early 00's), but I never got into the new version.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 12:25:56 PM

Yes it was from the old version. The newer versions of All That sucked.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 28, 2008, 02:14:14 PM

I think "All That" went downhill when they decided to put Jamie Lynn Spears in the cast.  She can't act at all, I'm sorry.

Then with the new cast and everything, the show went downhill in ratings, and hence, it was cancelled.

Ah well.  Good show, nonetheless.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 28, 2008, 02:30:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 10:56:47 AM

Now that I think about it, It does sound right. Wasn't it one of Derick's screenames when he first joineawersgvsgf berwgrnwrh TWC CLassics?Ef

Excuse me?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 03:41:06 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 28, 2008, 02:14:14 PM

I think "All That" went downhill when they decided to put Jamie Lynn Spears in the cast.  She can't act at all, I'm sorry.

Then with the new cast and everything, the show went downhill in ratings, and hence, it was cancelled.

Ah well.  Good show, nonetheless.

Agreed. Jamie Spears sucks with acting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 28, 2008, 04:28:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:58:29 AM

No, his was (and still is) Tropical Island.

Actually, Derek's first screen name was aptos13, then WeatherSTAR XL, then Tropical Island. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 04:30:34 PM

I ran 4 miles today (on a treadmill :D), now my legs hurt. I ate at a chinese restaurant, and i think the chopsticks gave me carpal tunnel syndrome...

Gil, please watch your attitude. <_< //Stephen

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 04:32:24 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 28, 2008, 04:28:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 10:58:29 AM

No, his was (and still is) Tropical Island.

Actually, Derek's first screen name was aptos13, then WeatherSTAR XL, then Tropical Island. :yes:

And my name was Swirling Funnel, Thunder, LOL and then LocalOnThe8s :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 28, 2008, 04:34:52 PM

My original name was Intelliguy (named after the IntelliStar), then I changed it to my current name within the past year. I've had many other usernames before I joined TWCC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 04:35:55 PM

Mine was Gil R, <something I don't remember>, <another something i dont remember>, Supercell, Gil, then Banned :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 04:37:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 04:35:55 PM

Mine was Gil R, <something I don't remember>, <another something i dont remember>, Supercell, Gil, then Banned :)

I think it was Mr Hypulsive, and then TeleTech4000? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 28, 2008, 04:37:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 28, 2008, 04:37:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 04:35:55 PM

Mine was Gil R, <something I don't remember>, <another something i dont remember>, Supercell, Gil, then Banned :)

I think it was Mr Hypulsive, and then TeleTech4000? :hmm:

Yep. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 28, 2008, 05:53:46 PM

Something most (if not all) of you have never seen...thanks to Billy and Senor Cantore for alerting me to this:

(http://weather.kellerbmk.com/vlcsnap-6664.png)

(http://weather.kellerbmk.com/vlcsnap-6795.png)
(ldl...the odd screen isn't the "never seen"...it's the ldl icon for thundersnow.)

Video coming later.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 28, 2008, 05:55:46 PM

woah! never think i'd see that...

as for the second screen, thats just weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:03:29 PM

wow that's neat! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 28, 2008, 06:09:35 PM

I'm too bored...  :whistling:

(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5708/27975456le0.gif)

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3319/sharonrichay2.gif)

 :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 06:14:14 PM

Good grief! Someone get that coffee pot out of the building!

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:15:07 PM

 :rofl2: :rofl2:  I can help it! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:15:51 PM

Huh? :wacko: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 28, 2008, 06:16:35 PM

Cue the Six Flags theme!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUUGblNjK20

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:17:56 PM

haha :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2008, 06:18:51 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 28, 2008, 06:16:35 PM

Cue the Six Flags theme!

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUUGblNjK20[/url]

:rofl2:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 28, 2008, 06:20:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 28, 2008, 04:37:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 04:35:55 PM

Mine was Gil R, <something I don't remember>, <another something i dont remember>, Supercell, Gil, then Banned :)

I think it was Mr Hypulsive, and then TeleTech4000? :hmm:

How do you know that? Do you have like a notebook with all our past usernames? :wacko:

LOL @ Billy. :rofl2: :rofl2: That's one of the few things that actually made me burst out laughing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 28, 2008, 06:23:55 PM

LOL  :lol:  That is hilarious.  What made you do that?? :P

The 6 flags thing made me think of a couple of weeks ago when SNL was doing a skit about Donal Trumps show, and they showed Amy Poehler as the "creepy old guy from the 6 flags commercials" :P
They also did a funny impression of Rachel Ray.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:25:15 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 28, 2008, 06:20:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 28, 2008, 04:37:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 04:35:55 PM

Mine was Gil R, <something I don't remember>, <another something i dont remember>, Supercell, Gil, then Banned :)

I think it was Mr Hypulsive, and then TeleTech4000? :hmm:

How do you know that? Do you have like a notebook with all our past usernames? :wacko:

LOL @ Billy. :rofl2: :rofl2: That's one of the few things that actually made me burst out laughing.

No I had an account in TWCC back then but was deleted because I never posted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:26:04 PM

Where have we been? (At Billy's Post and Stephen's Post) :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 28, 2008, 06:29:43 PM

This is rather awkward, Victor. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:30:54 PM

This always happens!  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:33:12 PM

What's wrong about that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:33:48 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:33:12 PM

What's wrong about that?

There's nothing wrong. It's peculiar that me and Derek often view the list at the same times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 28, 2008, 06:34:22 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 28, 2008, 06:33:48 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:33:12 PM

What's wrong about that?

There's nothing wrong. It's peculiar that me and Derek often view the list at the same times.

No, not often. ALWAYS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:34:56 PM

Oh, I was just wondering.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:35:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 28, 2008, 06:34:22 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 28, 2008, 06:33:48 PM

Quote from: Logica on March 28, 2008, 06:33:12 PM

What's wrong about that?

There's nothing wrong. It's peculiar that me and Derek often view the list at the same times.

No, not often. ALWAYS.

Rarely. Not always but often

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2008, 06:36:21 PM

Derek I didn't see your other attachment above :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:28:27 PM

I will NEVER understand you peoples' sense of humor. So lame. :rolleyes:
You guys need jobs.

Need a personal opinion. I need to replace the combo drive in my iBook. I could have someone else install it for $99, knowing that no matter what, I'll be covered. OR, I could install it myself but i risk screwing something up. Anyone?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 28, 2008, 08:36:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:28:27 PM

I will NEVER understand you peoples' sense of humor. So lame. :rolleyes:
You guys need jobs.

Once again Gil, I must tell you, just IGNORE it if you don't find it funny. :no:

And why am I even bother repeating myself, because knowing you, it's not going to do any good. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:43:25 PM

Exactly. Now, if you have any opinion on the above question, it would be mucho appreciato...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 29, 2008, 12:00:36 AM

ugh.

i feel so depressed. i can't find the heart of the problem... :(

i'm getting really tired of this feeling, so empty, feeling hopeless.

last time i felt like this was many months ago, i hate it when it just creeps back in for no reason. UGH

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 29, 2008, 12:15:12 AM

LOL, Billy!

As I loaded that page with the GIF's I was watching Futurama and Zoidburg was doing his wottle with the "woot woot woot" sound... Matched perfectly! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 10:27:25 AM

I had a dream that I heard "The Setting Sun" by Trammell Starks on the radio.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2008, 10:33:56 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 10:27:25 AM

I had a dream that I heard "The Setting Sun" by Trammell Starks on the radio.

I like that song. I can easily see it being played on the radio :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2008, 11:40:51 AM

My ipod keeps freezing and skips to the next song. I am tired of resetting it all the time <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2008, 12:13:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 29, 2008, 10:33:56 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 10:27:25 AM

I had a dream that I heard "The Setting Sun" by Trammell Starks on the radio.

I like that song. I can easily see it being played on the radio :yes:

It would also makes a good song to play at a bookstore or cafe. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 29, 2008, 12:16:40 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 29, 2008, 11:40:51 AM

My ipod keeps freezing and skips to the next song. I am tired of resetting it all the time <_<

That's not possible. Apple products don't have problems like that.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2008, 12:20:05 PM

Well do that to me. YOU BETRAYED ME APPLE!!!!! :angry: :angry: :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 29, 2008, 04:43:40 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:28:27 PM

I will NEVER understand you peoples' sense of humor. So lame. :rolleyes:
You guys need jobs.

Hahaha, poor Gil  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2008, 05:58:51 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 29, 2008, 04:43:40 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:28:27 PM

I will NEVER understand you peoples' sense of humor. So lame. :rolleyes:
You guys need jobs.

Hahaha, poor Gil  :biggrin:

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL...................................................

So i like completely took apart my iBook today... See Mac Discussion thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2008, 07:06:05 PM

Does anyone use YIM? Is it better than AIM?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 29, 2008, 07:21:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 29, 2008, 07:06:05 PM

Does anyone use YIM? Is it better than AIM?

Yes. No.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2008, 07:32:31 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 29, 2008, 07:06:05 PM

Does anyone use YIM? Is it better than AIM?

I know a lot more people who use AIM than YIM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 29, 2008, 07:35:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:28:27 PM

You guys need jobs.

I have a job! However, I spent like 40% of my time at work on here :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 29, 2008, 07:57:26 PM

LOL, anyone see Google.com lately? Looks like they've gone dark  for Earth Hour too!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 07:59:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 29, 2008, 07:57:26 PM

LOL, anyone see Google.com lately? Looks like they've gone dark  for Earth Hour too!  :lol:

Yep. I saw that first thing this morning.  :ninja:

:lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2008, 08:14:26 PM

I thought it was only an hour. They've turned it into the entire day. :D

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 29, 2008, 07:35:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2008, 08:28:27 PM

You guys need jobs.

I have a job! However, I spent like 40% of my time at work on here :P

Get to work! :whack:


Aim is better than YIM, in my opinion. only 6 people i know use YIM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 08:15:36 PM

Well this is strange... my cell phone just randomly rebooted for no apparent reason.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 29, 2008, 08:32:31 PM

About 30 minutes to go here before I'll shut off my lights for Earth Hour. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 29, 2008, 08:51:45 PM

My Computer has a mind of its own it unexpectedly rebooted at 8:11 ET maybe it knew it is Earth Hour

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 29, 2008, 09:01:28 PM

I'm in the dark right now. :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2008, 09:03:14 PM

I have different views on global warming now, so me no participato. TWC lied to their viewers, and they need to stop caring about global warming. If they like it so much, make a Global Warming Channel. People would love that. But they ruin the good TWC.****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2008, 09:09:51 PM

My computer did not reboot :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 29, 2008, 09:37:50 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 29, 2008, 07:06:05 PM

Does anyone use YIM? Is it better than AIM?

I use YIM!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 10:51:13 PM

Wow, the current barometric pressure here is 30.52". That is the highest pressure I've seen in a good while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2008, 11:51:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 29, 2008, 10:51:13 PM

Wow, the current barometric pressure here is 30.52". That is the highest pressure I've seen in a good while.

I remember once a few years ago when it was 30.70". In fact, I recorded a clip of Weatherscan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE59p-OYMWY) during the high pressure reading.
 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 30, 2008, 10:31:34 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 29, 2008, 09:01:28 PM

I'm in the dark right now. :ninja:

Hmmm, IIRC, weren't you supposed to turn off all non-essential appliances, too?  Your first attempt at Earth Hour, and you already screwed up :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2008, 10:32:14 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 30, 2008, 10:31:34 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 29, 2008, 09:01:28 PM

I'm in the dark right now. :ninja:

Hmmm, IIRC, weren't you supposed to turn off all non-essential appliances, too?  Your first attempt at Earth Hour, and you already screwed up :lol:

LMAO! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 30, 2008, 11:31:03 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 30, 2008, 10:31:34 AM

Hmmm, IIRC, weren't you supposed to turn off all non-essential appliances, too?  Your first attempt at Earth Hour, and you already screwed up :lol:

Actually, I did have my computer off at the time. I posted that message with my brain. :yes:


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 30, 2008, 11:41:58 AM

Hahaha, digital telepathy.  As long as it didn't use any energy :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 30, 2008, 01:09:19 PM

Welcome to our newest member, cuijic!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 30, 2008, 02:24:46 PM

I'm gonna be going up to Davenport today to visit a friend. I'm hoping there's another STAR up there, so I'm bringing my camera. That would be the ultimate birthday present. :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 03:00:50 PM

If you capture a clip, be sure to hook up the camera to the cable box and transfer it here :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 03:06:36 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 03:00:50 PM

If you capture a clip, be sure to hook up the camera to the cable box and transfer it here :D

What the? Why would he hook his camera up to his cable box? How would he do that? And how would he get the image off the camera on to the cable box? And how would he get the image off the cable box? And how would he then get it on here?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 03:11:11 PM

I should've mentioned camcorder, not camera. He could  connect the camcorder to the cable box Via S-video output. It's easy pretty much all camcorders come with an S-video cable. Then since I'm sure he has a USB cable, he can transfer the recording here. As for images, I don't know what you mean by that. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2008, 03:13:11 PM

the S-Video on the cameras are output, not input.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 03:24:08 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 03:11:11 PM

I should've mentioned camcorder, not camera. He could  connect the camcorder to the cable box Via S-video output. It's easy pretty much all camcorders come with an S-video cable. Then since I'm sure he has a USB cable, he can transfer the recording here. As for images, I don't know what you mean by that. :huh:

And why would he be inputting it in to the cable box?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 03:27:41 PM

Usually as soon as you plug in the cable from the camcorder to the cable box, whatever is playing on TV will usually play on the camcorder too.  That's how you get the video and you record the video whenever you want to. Then you'd take out the cable from the cable box. It worked for me. It also worked for "shaneomac1986" who has the Weatherstar 4000 in Florida. As far as VCRs, I'm sure it's similar but I never tried it with the VCR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 03:31:18 PM

The way you said that was all backwards... You made it sound like he is recording something with a video camera, then plugging the cameras output in to the cable box's input.

But I know what you mean, Cable box's video output in to the cameras input then put the cameras recording on the computer. I used to do that before I got my tuner, and it will work with a VCR, FYI. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 03:32:40 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 03:31:18 PM

But I know what you mean, Cable box's video output in to the cameras input then put the cameras recording on the computer. I used to do that before I got my tuner, and it will work with a VCR, FYI. :)

Yeah I was not sure. So it's Input, output either way :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 30, 2008, 03:50:30 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 30, 2008, 02:24:46 PM

I'm gonna be going up to Davenport today to visit a friend. I'm hoping there's another STAR up there, so I'm bringing my camera. That would be the ultimate birthday present. :thrilled:

Davenport, IA?  If so, there is not a different STAR, just the Intellistar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 03:59:59 PM

No I'm sure he means Davenport, California. It's not far from where he lives. That town has only 200 people so it's possible that they might have another star.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 30, 2008, 05:43:55 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 03:59:59 PM

No I'm sure he means Davenport, California. It's not far from where he lives. That town has only 200 people so it's possible that they might have another star.

Yeah, Davenport, CA. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to record their LF. Heck, I didn't even get to see it. :( I know that they don't have comcast or dish. It's some sort of local cable company. I can't remember the name.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 05:54:05 PM

That's too bad. I'm sure there would have been another star :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 30, 2008, 08:35:35 PM

How come whenever I make a complete stop at a stop sign, people always honk their horns at me?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 08:39:26 PM

Did you signal? You have to turn on the back lights to let drivers behind aware that you're stopping/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 30, 2008, 08:41:11 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 08:39:26 PM

Did you signal? You have to turn on the back lights to let drivers behind aware that you're stopping/

That happens when you...oh never mind. :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 30, 2008, 08:41:52 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 08:39:26 PM

Did you signal? You have to turn on the back lights to let drivers behind aware that you're stopping/

Yeah, they automatically turn on when you hit the brake. :unsure: I always signal when I make a turn.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 08:43:04 PM

Then I don't see why they would honk.

Mike trust me, NJ people are MEAN and SELFISH!

You're orgiinaly from PA and I was originally from NY.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 30, 2008, 08:44:17 PM

I can only drive in Pennsylvania since I have a PA permit. So I guess you can say that PA people are also mean and selfish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2008, 08:44:20 PM

Gil is waiting for his Combo drive....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 08:45:15 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 30, 2008, 08:44:17 PM

I can only drive in Pennsylvania since I have a PA permit. So I guess you can say that PA people are also mean and selfish.

I guess so. But  you definitely aren't one of them. You're one of the nicest people I have ever met. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2008, 08:45:26 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 30, 2008, 08:41:11 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 08:39:26 PM

Did you signal? You have to turn on the back lights to let drivers behind aware that you're stopping/

That happens when you...oh never mind. :wall:

It's no use. Some people are just born stupid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 08:47:47 PM

Here we go again. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 30, 2008, 08:52:40 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 08:45:15 PM

I guess so. But  you definitely aren't one of them. You're one of the nicest people I have ever met. :)

Thanks. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 09:17:07 PM

So I won't be on much for the next week, if at all.. I will be spending the week in a 2.5 million dollar hotel room for two! Anyone want to take a guess as to how this will work? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 09:49:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 09:17:07 PM

So I won't be on much for the next week, if at all.. I will be spending the week in a 2.5 million dollar hotel room for two! Anyone want to take a guess as to how this will work? :P

Where is that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 10:16:12 PM

Quote from: Victor on March 30, 2008, 09:49:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 09:17:07 PM

So I won't be on much for the next week, if at all.. I will be spending the week in a 2.5 million dollar hotel room for two! Anyone want to take a guess as to how this will work? :P

Where is that?

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/delta1.jpg)(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/delta2.jpg)(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/delta3.jpg)
We've got Hockey games all week, looks like I'll be sleepin in the mobile all week, it will take way to long to go home then to the mobile... The truck is worth (we bought it for) $2.5 million.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 10:19:35 PM

Wicked truck :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 30, 2008, 10:24:35 PM

Inside of the Truck:

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/delta4.jpg)

This is litteraly where I live.. lol

I can offically say TWC Today has been accessed on all 3 of those computers :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2008, 10:26:26 PM

Wow very cool

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on March 30, 2008, 10:29:31 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 30, 2008, 08:35:35 PM

How come whenever I make a complete stop at a stop sign, people always honk their horns at me?  :unsure:

Trust me, I can always tell when a student driver is making a complete stop :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2008, 10:30:31 PM

No one ever makes complete stops at stop signs around here, except when theres a cop watching. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 30, 2008, 10:42:00 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on March 30, 2008, 10:29:31 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on March 30, 2008, 08:35:35 PM

How come whenever I make a complete stop at a stop sign, people always honk their horns at me?  :unsure:

Trust me, I can always tell when a student driver is making a complete stop :lol:

LOL, pretty obvious isn't it?  :P

Mike, your doing the right thing. If it were me, I would've given them the finger and told them to shove the horn up their ***hole.

But that's just me.  :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2008, 11:48:36 AM

Welcome to our newest member, lightning10!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2008, 11:50:52 AM

Welcome lightning10! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 31, 2008, 05:13:01 PM

Isn;t he at Taiganet?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2008, 05:13:23 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 31, 2008, 05:13:01 PM

Isn;t he at Taiganet?

Yeah he is

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on March 31, 2008, 05:13:46 PM

Wow, they'res many people who came from TWC-related forums who come here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 31, 2008, 10:48:00 PM

Online list Latest Observations style...  :whistling:

(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6434/wsjrlhotwctodayaltws1.png)

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 31, 2008, 11:19:31 PM

Ahahahahaha! That's awesome, Billy!

Shame I wasn't online then :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2008, 11:45:46 PM

I like it! Too bad I wasn't online either.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 01, 2008, 07:09:08 AM

Very creative, Billy ;)  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 08:18:33 AM

Me 2, 2 bad i wasn't there! Good Job, Billy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 09:00:39 AM

LOL, the record continues. I swear, since i have started this forum I haven't been able to do anything without Tyler doing the same at TWCC. I post an article, good ol' Tyler copies it and posts it on his forum. Now I add emoticons, there's my little shadow doing the very same. 

And yes, I'm singling Tyler out because its only him. Matt hasn't done anything.  I have a feeling I may have to shut the door on a certain pair of prying eyes.  Its a shame he has no sense of individuality. I have a good idea for his next TWCC banner: "TWC Classics-Nobody Knows Your Forum Like We Do".  :rolleyes:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on April 01, 2008, 10:24:26 AM

We have new emoticons? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 10:30:08 AM

That online list/latest observations was totally Derek's idea. He mentioned that he created an IntelliStar version, then I made the Jr one and posted it here. :yes:

Speaking of emoticons, what is the difference between these two (other than the color of the glasses)?  :cool2: :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 01, 2008, 10:54:08 AM

Quote from: twcclassics on April 01, 2008, 10:24:26 AM

We have new emoticons? :huh:

Yes: http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=8600&view=findpost&p=141361

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 11:12:09 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 10:30:08 AM

That online list/latest observations was totally Derek's idea. He mentioned that he created an IntelliStar version, then I made the Jr one and posted it here. :yes:

Speaking of emoticons, what is the difference between these two (other than the color of the glasses)?  :cool2: :shades:

There's no difference at all. I've been meaning to remove one.  :P

According to Tyler you do Matt.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 11:16:27 AM

LOL. I see the age-old "TWCC is shutting down" April Fool's gag lives on. It was funny when Chazz did it. Seems to have lost some of its luster though since then.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 11:42:45 AM

Happy April Fool (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVRf02sryn8)'s Day... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 12:27:47 PM

The song is very fitting.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2008, 02:42:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 31, 2008, 10:48:00 PM

Online list Latest Observations style...  :whistling:

([url]http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6434/wsjrlhotwctodayaltws1.png[/url])

:rofl2:

NOw that's what i call talent! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on April 01, 2008, 03:39:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 11:16:27 AM

LOL. I see the age-old "TWCC is shutting down" April Fool's gag lives on. It was funny when Chazz did it. Seems to have lost some of its luster though since then.  :(

Yah, it's only funny (or at least somewhat believable) when an admin does it. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on April 01, 2008, 03:43:43 PM

Quote from: Tyler

Before anyone has a cow, yes, I did add about5 new emoticons.

Too late. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 01, 2008, 04:12:45 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 31, 2008, 10:48:00 PM

Online list Latest Observations style...  :whistling:

([url]http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6434/wsjrlhotwctodayaltws1.png[/url])

:rofl2:

LOL!  I'm totally glad I wasn't online then...either you would have had to make two lines for me, or I would have had to have been called "Concentric Ey" :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 04:18:45 PM

Quote from: twcclassics on April 01, 2008, 03:39:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 11:16:27 AM

LOL. I see the age-old "TWCC is shutting down" April Fool's gag lives on. It was funny when Chazz did it. Seems to have lost some of its luster though since then.  :(

Yah, it's only funny (or at least somewhat believable) when an admin does it. :hmm:

Yeah I think that's what it is. Obviously if you guys didn't post it its hard to believe (I doubt anyone else would know so soon!).

Quote

Too late.  :happy:

LOL, I don't think he meant me. Heck, I don't think he could care less if I had a cow.  :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 01, 2008, 05:47:13 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 31, 2008, 10:48:00 PM

Online list Latest Observations style...  :whistling:

([url]http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6434/wsjrlhotwctodayaltws1.png[/url])

:rofl2:

haha i love it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 06:08:22 PM

I heard in the news that Aloha Airlines shut down passenger service yesterday on March 31st and will continuing it's cargo service.

Goodbye, Aloha Airlines

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 06:50:38 PM

Interesting. For the first time in a very long time I'm seeing the Emergency Alert System in action. Apparently the State of Maryland is under an Amber alert.  :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 06:57:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 06:50:38 PM

Interesting. For the first time in a very long time I'm seeing the Emergency Alert System in action. Apparently the State of Maryland is under an Amber alert.  :blink: :blink:

I hope they find the child & if anybody wants a WeatherSTAR 4000 Forecast of their area plz let me know  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 06:58:22 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 06:57:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 06:50:38 PM

Interesting. For the first time in a very long time I'm seeing the Emergency Alert System in action. Apparently the State of Maryland is under an Amber alert.  :blink: :blink:

I hope they find the child & if anybody wants a WeatherSTAR 4000 Forecast of their area plz let me know  ;)

You're gonna request emulators?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 07:00:01 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 01, 2008, 06:58:22 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 06:57:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 06:50:38 PM

Interesting. For the first time in a very long time I'm seeing the Emergency Alert System in action. Apparently the State of Maryland is under an Amber alert.  :blink: :blink:

I hope they find the child & if anybody wants a WeatherSTAR 4000 Forecast of their area plz let me know  ;)

You're gonna request emulators?

I will make an emulator of anybody's city on the WeatherSTAR 4000

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 07:04:49 PM

That's pretty cool. I can't make emulators because i don't have the programs for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2008, 07:08:25 PM

Wow, amazing. Just amazing.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 07:12:42 PM

Well I have alot of time on my hands  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 01, 2008, 07:15:09 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 07:00:01 PM

I will make an emulator of anybody's city on the WeatherSTAR 4000

You're going to emulate cities?!?!? :blink: Cool! :D


:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 07:22:09 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 01, 2008, 07:15:09 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 07:00:01 PM

I will make an emulator of anybody's city on the WeatherSTAR 4000

You're going to emulate cities?!?!? :blink: Cool! :D


:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I Really meant this  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZTq-mjHfEw

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 07:25:50 PM

How about Atlanta?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 07:27:51 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 07:25:50 PM

How about Atlanta?

Kyle you want me to try A WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulaton of Atlanta?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 07:29:33 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 07:27:51 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 07:25:50 PM

How about Atlanta?

Kyle you want me to try A WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulaton of Atlanta?

Sure! If you have time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 07:30:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 07:29:33 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 07:27:51 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 07:25:50 PM

How about Atlanta?

Kyle you want me to try A WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulaton of Atlanta?

Sure! If you have time.

Yep I'll do it right now  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 08:36:14 PM

All finished, Does anybody else want an emulation?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 09:07:39 PM

I want one! Does it have to be in my city?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 09:10:37 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 08:36:14 PM

All finished, Does anybody else want an emulation?

Very cool, thanks man!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2008, 09:13:07 PM

i wish i could make one for canada.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2008, 09:18:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 09:10:37 PM

Quote from: alex on April 01, 2008, 08:36:14 PM

All finished, Does anybody else want an emulation?

Very cool, thanks man!

No problem  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 09:20:50 PM

Man it's so windy outside!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 09:27:02 PM

It was hot this afternoon, it rained then the sun was hot and it so moist.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 09:54:16 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 09:20:50 PM

Man it's so windy outside!

Same here. It's a nice warm southwest wind!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 09:56:37 PM

I see the TWC Music Chat just came in...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 10:16:45 PM

Heres a video I shot for NP today...

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=DBGxX0d_ziY

There are a few time code breaks in the tape so you can see footage from other winter storms :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 10:19:21 PM

I didn't know you used Weatheroffice!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2008, 10:21:08 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 01, 2008, 10:19:21 PM

I didn't know you used Weatheroffice!

Yep that's his youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 01, 2008, 10:25:36 PM

I didn't see that till now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 10:34:22 PM

lol... Yes thats me! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 01, 2008, 10:49:53 PM

You once thought my youtube account was Felipe's! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 11:03:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 01, 2008, 10:49:53 PM

You once thought my youtube account was Felipe's! :blink:

Huh, am I missing something here? Was someone's post deleted?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 11:08:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 11:03:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 01, 2008, 10:49:53 PM

You once thought my youtube account was Felipe's! :blink:

Huh, am I missing something here? Was someone's post deleted?  :unsure:

Nope, he just posted that.. lol. This was a while ago...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 01, 2008, 11:43:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 01, 2008, 11:08:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2008, 11:03:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 01, 2008, 10:49:53 PM

You once thought my youtube account was Felipe's! :blink:

Huh, am I missing something here? Was someone's post deleted?  :unsure:

Nope, he just posted that.. lol. This was a while ago...

Yeah, it was to you. Awhile back, you thought my youtube account was one of Felipe's aliases.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2008, 12:01:02 PM

Gary do you want a 4000 Emulation of Baltimore?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 02, 2008, 12:01:33 PM

No, I can do my own.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2008, 12:02:17 PM

does anybody else want 1?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 12:06:29 PM

I would like one!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2008, 12:08:52 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 12:06:29 PM

I would like one!

Of Atlantic City? or somewhere else?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 12:12:09 PM

Forget it. How about one for Billings, MT? I rarely see emulations from the ol' west.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2008, 12:16:47 PM

I'll do it after school

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 12:18:50 PM

Alex, do you use a config file? How long does it take to configure to another city?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 12:22:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 12:18:50 PM

Alex, do you use a config file?

No, he uses his mind and some dry macaroni to create them.

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 12:23:03 PM

Thanks for your inpit, beanboy :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2008, 12:23:39 PM

no i use Weatherdaddy.us to config city's to the emulator and it takes about 5 to 10 mins

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 12:25:03 PM

i might make one for puerto rico

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2008, 12:33:50 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 12:25:03 PM

i might make one for puerto rico

If not i will for u

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 02, 2008, 12:42:44 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 12:22:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 12:18:50 PM

Alex, do you use a config file?

No, he uses his mind and some dry macaroni to create them.

:rofl2:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 12:56:14 PM

Quote from: alex on April 02, 2008, 12:33:50 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 12:25:03 PM

i might make one for puerto rico

If not i will for u

can u? thanks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 02, 2008, 05:33:38 PM

I would like to have one on Minneapolis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 05:36:30 PM

Heh. U live in the same city as chazz!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 06:13:27 PM

Does anyone use Windows Media Encoder?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 02, 2008, 07:58:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 06:13:27 PM

Does anyone use Windows Media Encoder?

Yes, on a daily basis...?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 08:29:28 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 02, 2008, 07:58:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 06:13:27 PM

Does anyone use Windows Media Encoder?

Yes, on a daily basis...?

No. I tried recording my slingbox video on Encoder and it says "Not supported" :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:12:59 PM

I just so happened to find an old IBM webcam lying around, and I hooked it up to my PC (and installed the drivers for it), and for the first time ever, I am able to provide screenshots of my IS (not the best quality obviously, but oh well). :D

Station ID:
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8743/stationidjt2.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stationidjt2.jpg)

Current Conditions (Now):
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6118/currentlybf7.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=currentlybf7.jpg)

Current Conditions metro map:
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3904/ccmetrovg1.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ccmetrovg1.jpg)

Regional Radar:
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7061/regradarrs2.th.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=regradarrs2.jpg)

Daypart Forecast:
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6965/daypartfcastmn1.th.jpg) (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=daypartfcastmn1.jpg)

The Week Ahead:
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6893/7dayfcastjp8.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7dayfcastjp8.jpg)

National LDL:
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4704/natlldlan4.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=natlldlan4.jpg)

I do also have some WeatherSTAR XL tapes lying around, and I will DEFINITELY take some pictures of those, as well as my IS v1 (both the original one with the cloud background and the August 15th version with the sunny background). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2008, 09:14:59 PM

Thanks for the screenshots. I look forward to other ones you provide. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:15:39 PM

Cool. Since u said u had a webcam, is it possible to take video ??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:15:39 PM

Cool. Since u said u had a webcam, is it possible to take video ??

:yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 09:20:17 PM

Neat, Stephen. I was wondering if you would ever post pictures of your IS.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:20:59 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:15:39 PM

Cool. Since u said u had a webcam, is it possible to take video ??

:yes:

Can u take a clip of it even if the quality is so/so?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:24:34 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:20:59 PM

Can u take a clip of it even if the quality is so/so?

I just took one. Unfortunately, it did not capture audio (I'm not sure if that's even possible), so I'll have to manually insert music into it, but that's alright. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 09:26:35 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:24:34 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:20:59 PM

Can u take a clip of it even if the quality is so/so?

I just took one. Unfortunately, it did not capture audio (I'm not sure if that's even possible), so I'll have to manually insert music into it, but that's alright. :)

Does your computer have a microphone? Also, if you have a line-in jack on your computer, you could output the VCR's audio into your PC's line-in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:26:45 PM

my camcorder unfortunately isn't even recognized by my computer. So you're at least luck you can trasnfer the recording to PC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:37:28 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:26:45 PM

my camcorder unfortunately isn't even recognized by my computer. So you're at least luck you can trasnfer the recording to PC

This isn't even a camcorder, it's a webcam - i.e, it's plugged in DIRECTLY to my computer. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:42:06 PM

I know. i'm saying that's how i used to record my clips beofre

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:42:48 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:42:06 PM

I know. i'm saying that's how i used to record my clips beofre

Then how'd you get them uploaded to YouTube if your computer doesn't recognize your camcorder? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:43:34 PM

Because I used a webcam that i have on my computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:46:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 09:43:34 PM

Because I used a webcam that i have on my computer.

Ah. Gotcha. ;)

Hopefully my video gets finished processing on YouTube, but knowing YouTube, it'll get processed the last second before they go down for maintenence tonight. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:49:46 PM

I have videos of the primetime list also but i have to upload them tomorrow since yt chose the perfect time for maintenance <_< :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:51:19 PM

Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUuTDUF3J2o (will also post this in my contributions thread)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 09:54:43 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:51:19 PM

Here's the video: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUuTDUF3J2o[/url] (will also post this in my contributions thread)

Nice video; it's kind of shaky, but it's better than nothing. :P Do you have a level surface in front of the TV where you could sit the webcam?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 02, 2008, 09:55:39 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 09:54:43 PM

Nice video; it's kind of shaky, but it's better than nothing. :P Do you have a level surface in front of the TV where you could sit the webcam?

Yes - but I'd have to move it so it's exactly in front of my TV. However, there is a big mess there, and I'm too lazy to clean it up. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 02, 2008, 09:56:13 PM

I was wondering how Slingbox works. I heard it in a book.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 09:57:24 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 02, 2008, 09:56:13 PM

I was wondering how Slingbox works. I heard it in a book.

it works just like a tuner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 10:45:27 PM

Degradation to the max!

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9368/4000degradehalfsizeog0.png)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 10:46:13 PM

Amazing. Gimped, right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 10:46:37 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 10:46:13 PM

Amazing. Gimped, right?

Nope. Irfanviewed. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 02, 2008, 10:47:19 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 10:45:27 PM

Degradation to the max!

([url]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9368/4000degradehalfsizeog0.png[/url])

:P

Ouch! That hurt. :pinch: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2008, 10:47:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 10:46:37 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 02, 2008, 10:46:13 PM

Amazing. Gimped, right?

Nope. Irfanviewed. :P

:rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 03, 2008, 08:24:39 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 02, 2008, 10:45:27 PM

Degradation to the max!

([url]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9368/4000degradehalfsizeog0.png[/url])

:P

The Background somewhat resembles Germany.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 03, 2008, 11:58:19 AM

I can degrade my emulation in WMM. I'll have to mess around with the effects more.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 03, 2008, 12:20:24 PM

Is anyone having problems accessing taiganet? I get a timed out error whenever viewing the forums.

EDIT: Nevermind it's working. BTW welcome to our newest member, Carazon! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 03, 2008, 03:53:20 PM

Welcome aboard Carazon!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 03, 2008, 09:48:46 PM

So depending on your situation at home, have your parents / girlfriend / wife ever asked you to empty / load the dishwasher? Girlfriend always makes me do it, and man is it a waste of time, anyone want to agree with me on this one?

BUT I found a way to make the whole thing totally pass by in a state of obliviousness and by the time it's done, it feels like no time at all has passed, want to know what I did?

I simply remembered that I have $18,000 worth of equipment thats "being confirmed for delivery" tomorrow for a project I put a halt to a month ago...... whoops :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 03, 2008, 10:03:39 PM

My mom has told me to load the dishwasher a few times, but I can only remember doing it once. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 11:11:40 AM

KSMI has been licenced channel 59 analog in Ontario.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 04, 2008, 11:13:49 AM

Congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 04, 2008, 11:44:59 AM

Congrats Kyle!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2008, 01:06:13 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 11:11:40 AM

KSMI has been licenced channel 59 analog in Ontario.

Sweet! Does the analog signal issue involve Canada too?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 02:33:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 04, 2008, 01:06:13 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 11:11:40 AM

KSMI has been licenced channel 59 analog in Ontario.

Sweet! Does the analog signal issue involve Canada too?

Thanks guys! Also from what I've heard it won't affect us any time soon; but might in the future!

I've now got to buy a transmitter... that's going to be a pretty penny, but it would be worth it... Also, because I'm an independant station they are going to make me show the station ID every 10 minutes, thats insane but I think I can work it in somehow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2008, 03:47:46 PM

When will KSMI debut on ch. 59?

I hope it comes to toronto. i like to see it on rogers cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 04, 2008, 04:24:25 PM

Anyone having problems accessing TWCC forum? I get this error:

Quote

Warning:  Unknown: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in Unknown on line 0
 
 Warning:  Unknown: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in Unknown on line 0
 
 Fatal error:  Unknown: Failed opening required 'global_prepend.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in Unknown on line 0

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 04, 2008, 04:26:54 PM

I'm getting that same error. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 04, 2008, 04:33:20 PM

Works now.


Not kidding, either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 05:03:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 04, 2008, 03:47:46 PM

When will KSMI debut on ch. 59?

I hope it comes to toronto. i like to see it on rogers cable.

Toronto is 452 kilometers / 280.859779 miles away from the transmitter... Right now, I can only broadcast up to 100 miles away...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2008, 05:06:13 PM

oh so only ottawa viewers can see the channel?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 04, 2008, 05:51:20 PM

The dance emoticon is taking over TWC Today! :o :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2008, 06:16:23 PM

Yay! I'm included! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 06:17:54 PM

What the?! It that some sort of firefox add in or something?

Quote from: Victor on April 04, 2008, 05:06:13 PM

oh so only ottawa viewers can see the channel?

Over the air for free, yes. Until I get a transmitter that's 500 Watts :P But once I get on air, I will stream it online too. This has given me the motivation to get going :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 04, 2008, 06:33:18 PM

Any my laptop problems continue... Before I head home, I shut down my laptop, I notice that it takes a minute or two to fully shut down, but I think nothing of it. So I get home, turn it on and I hear beeeeeep beep beep and the sceen is black. I'm like "OMG what happened?" so I turn it off and turn it back on and the same beep sequence happens. I looked up the POST beeps, and it seems that my motherboard has gone bad.  <_< :furious:

Well there is still a few months left on the warranty, but I don't know if I'm even going to bother with this laptop anymore. I might get it fixed, then sell it. I really hate my laptop.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 04, 2008, 06:34:20 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 06:17:54 PM

What the?! It that some sort of firefox add in or something?

Nope, it's the magic of JavaScript. ;)

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 04, 2008, 06:33:18 PM

Any my laptop problems continue... Before I head home, I shut down my laptop, I notice that it takes a minute or two to fully shut down, but I think nothing of it. So I get home, turn it on and I hear beeeeeep beep beep and the sceen is black. I'm like "OMG what happened?" so I turn it off and turn it back on and the same beep sequence happens. I looked up the POST beeps, and it seems that my motherboard has gone bad.  <_< :furious:

Well there is still a few months left on the warranty, but I don't know if I'm even going to bother with this laptop anymore. I might get it fixed, then sell it. I really hate my laptop.  :angry:

Wow, that sucks. <_< :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2008, 07:06:06 PM

I am CRAVING for a hot dog. Would anyone be kind enough to fetch me one? :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 04, 2008, 07:08:19 PM

Just for you Vic:

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Gary335/hotdog_big1.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2008, 07:09:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 04, 2008, 07:08:19 PM

Just for you Vic:

([url]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Gary335/hotdog_big1.jpg[/url])

You're amazing B)

THANK YOU! My cravings are satisfied! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 04, 2008, 07:51:57 PM

wow, That's alot of smilies.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 04, 2008, 10:38:02 PM

Station ID problem solved (http://cgi.ebay.ca/SIMA-SCREENWRITER-PLUS-SCG-2-CHARACTER-GENERATOR-TITLER_W0QQitemZ150231626232QQihZ005QQcategoryZ21166QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 05, 2008, 09:43:17 AM

Anyone having problems connecting to AIM (I doubt it, though; Comcast's internet is being a :censored:).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:53:29 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 05, 2008, 09:43:17 AM

Anyone having problems connecting to AIM (I doubt it, though; Comcast's internet is being a :censored:).

I'm connected just fine, though I don't use the AIM client. Sometimes that has something to do with it, I think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:54:32 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 04, 2008, 07:08:19 PM

Just for you Vic:

([url]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Gary335/hotdog_big1.jpg[/url])

You can't put ketchup on a hot dog!!!!! At least, Not here in Chicago. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 05, 2008, 09:57:49 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:53:29 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 05, 2008, 09:43:17 AM

Anyone having problems connecting to AIM (I doubt it, though; Comcast's internet is being a :censored:).

I'm connected just fine, though I don't use the AIM client. Sometimes that has something to do with it, I think.

I don't use an "official" AIM client, either...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 10:00:53 AM

Weird. Does AIM have regional servers or something? Maybe yours is down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 05, 2008, 11:05:29 AM

Hot dogs are really gross, IMO.  I can't stand they smell, or the taste of them  :footinmouth:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 05, 2008, 11:35:42 AM

I just ate a Big Mac Yesterday, and some fries to go with it. It was my first Big mac.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2008, 11:38:27 AM

I used to like ketchup on my hot dog, but not anymore. I eat them either plain or with mustard and relish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2008, 11:42:15 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 05, 2008, 11:38:27 AM

I used to like ketchup on my hot dog, but not anymore. I eat them either plain or with mustard and relish.

So do I. Ketchup is nasty on hot dogs. I also like to put onions and green peppers on them too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 05, 2008, 03:31:16 PM

I don't like Hotdogs Anymore. I stick to Hamburgers

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:36:26 PM

I finished one of my songs totally (took me 3 months just to tweak the little things) today.  Should I send it into TWC now and see if it plays next month, or should I wait until I get 10 more songs completed and send them at once?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2008, 09:37:12 PM

You can send it to them now. Then they'll acquire a taste for yout future music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:39:19 PM

Yeah I think that's what I'll do. I'm terrified that he won't like it. Besides, I don't know what the "protocol" is for sending in music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2008, 09:40:25 PM

You have to contact Chris Hoitsma then he should direct you to the music people

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:41:08 PM

I have the guy's contact info. Just not sure how/what format i should burn it in, if i should write a note with my info on it, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2008, 09:41:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:41:08 PM

I have the guy's contact info. Just not sure how/what format i should burn it in, if i should write a note with my info on it, etc.

Usually some artists send in a CD via mail to TWC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:42:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 05, 2008, 09:41:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:41:08 PM

I have the guy's contact info. Just not sure how/what format i should burn it in, if i should write a note with my info on it, etc.

Usually some artists send in a CD via mail to TWC

Yeah, that's what I'm going to do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2008, 09:43:54 PM

What instruments are you using?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 09:46:03 PM

keyboards, guitar, drums, synths. Everything is synth'd, via software. I'm going to buy a synthesizer rack, the same one that Trammell Starks used to make the WC set. I can't afford anything new right now. Though I am using one of the best software apps available. Unfortunately, I have almost no time to work on it. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 05, 2008, 10:14:02 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Mandi!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 11:09:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 05, 2008, 10:14:02 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Mandi!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Don't know 'em.

I got a new sig today. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 05, 2008, 11:31:45 PM

Gil, was that a necessary post?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 11:37:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 05, 2008, 11:31:45 PM

Gil, was that a necessary post?  :rolleyes:

How do you mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 05, 2008, 11:39:47 PM

Let me see if I can make it crystal clear-I am TIRED of you quoting me every time I welcome someone just to say you don't know them. Frankly, I doubt anyone cares.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 11:40:29 PM

I don't care that no one cares. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 05, 2008, 11:41:18 PM

You never learn anything do you? Temporary bannings just won't work, because you never change. And its not that you don;t learn. You just don't care .  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2008, 11:42:40 PM

I thought no one cared. Hence, why does it matter if no one cares?

I'm confusing myself. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 06, 2008, 09:41:10 AM

Bye Bye, Skubus Airlines.

Skybus AIrlines Was Shut Down Today due to the slowing economy and high Gas Prices. After ALoha AIrlines and ATA Airlines Shut down, it's the 3rd on this week.
Man, What's next?   <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2008, 11:38:02 AM

People are showing my IntelliStar clips on YouTube all over the place now. They do give courtesy to me, but they still need to send me a message first. Here is one site (http://www.watchlocalvideos.com/loc-NJ-28718-2.htm) that has my videos on it (scroll to where it says Marlton, NJ IntelliStar with Daydreamer music).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 02:09:56 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 06, 2008, 11:38:02 AM

People are showing my IntelliStar clips on YouTube all over the place now. They do give courtesy to me, but they still need to send me a message first. Here is one site ([url]http://www.watchlocalvideos.com/loc-NJ-28718-2.htm[/url]) that has my videos on it (scroll to where it says Marlton, NJ IntelliStar with Daydreamer music).

Someone didn't steal your video and post it... This is one of those YouTube site scrapers where it will show content on that website, based on keywords from YouTube videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 04:31:59 PM

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=R86kgMTf8Lo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 04:34:14 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 04:31:59 PM

[url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=R86kgMTf8Lo[/url]

Lol :P what show is that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 04:35:35 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 04:34:14 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 04:31:59 PM

[url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=R86kgMTf8Lo[/url]

Lol :P what show is that?

Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgendy, with the LDL I made last night...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

You're my best friend Kyle :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 04:59:10 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

You're my best friend Kyle :)

Woo! Go me! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 05:50:16 PM

I am so angry today!! :angry: :furious:

We drove for a half hour to go to Applebees, and found out that the parking lot was full. It is 3 in the afternoon, raining heavily, and yet people could care less and eat at a restaurant at a time u normally don't eat lunch. SO w/o lunch and no parking, we went home <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 05:55:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

You're my best friend Kyle :)

NO, he's MY best friend! :angry: :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 05:57:11 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 05:50:16 PM

We drove for a half hour to go to Applebees, and found out that the parking lot was full. It is 3 in the afternoon, raining heavily, and yet people could care less and eat at a restaurant at a time u normally don't eat lunch. SO w/o lunch and no parking, we went home <_<

Maybe your family should buy this car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aTjof5fqQo (at 1:59 in the video). That way, you'll never have to worry about parking trouble. :D


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 05:57:32 PM

Woo!
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/EETWC.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 05:58:09 PM

Wow, that's quite a milestone! I'm very proud!  :sunglasses: :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 05:59:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 05:58:09 PM

Wow, that's quite a milestone! I'm very proud!  :sunglasses: :wub:

Ha - Remember when we were all so proud when the "forum" hit 2000 posts, let alone a single thread? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 06:20:33 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 05:59:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 05:58:09 PM

Wow, that's quite a milestone! I'm very proud!  :sunglasses: :wub:

Ha - Remember when we were all so proud when the "forum" hit 2000 posts, let alone a single thread? :P

At the time it seemed so significant.  :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 06:22:14 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 06, 2008, 05:55:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

You're my best friend Kyle :)

NO, he's MY best friend! :angry: :furious:

He's both of our best friends :)

Seriously, I'm so pissed of at Applebees. Once they messed up my order, the parking lot is damn full what;s next, food poisonsing? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:28:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:22:14 PM

Seriously, I'm so pissed of at Applebees. Once they messed up my order, the parking lot is damn full what;s next, food poisoning? :rolleyes:

Hey, look at the bright side of that. It'll kill off all the people who keep hogging up the parking lot. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

Stupid tourists. i bet u all the people who parked their car their are shoobies!! :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:30:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

Stupid tourists. i bet u all the people who parked their car their are shoobies!! :angry:

Shoobies? That's a new one! :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 06:31:37 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:30:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

Stupid tourists. i bet u all the people who parked their car their are shoobies!! :angry:

Shoobies? That's a new one! :lol: :P

You never heard of it Steve? In Pensacola beach, the tourists from Georgia or SC often congregrate there. Also in the Jersey Shore beaches "shoobies" could be from PA or NY

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:42:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:31:37 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:30:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

Stupid tourists. i bet u all the people who parked their car their are shoobies!! :angry:

Shoobies? That's a new one! :lol: :P

You never heard of it Steve? In Pensacola beach, the tourists from Georgia or SC often congregrate there. Also in the Jersey Shore beaches "shoobies" could be from PA or NY

Yes, all of us from Atlanta like to get in to one big van and travel to Pensacola beach, its a well known fact!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 06:42:43 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:42:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:31:37 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:30:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

Stupid tourists. i bet u all the people who parked their car their are shoobies!! :angry:

Shoobies? That's a new one! :lol: :P

You never heard of it Steve? In Pensacola beach, the tourists from Georgia or SC often congregrate there. Also in the Jersey Shore beaches "shoobies" could be from PA or NY

Yes, all of us from Atlanta like to get in to one big van and travel to Pensacola beach, its a well known fact!

:rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 06:42:57 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:30:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:29:30 PM

Stupid tourists. i bet u all the people who parked their car their are shoobies!! :angry:

Shoobies? That's a new one! :lol: :P

Really?

Speaking about food poisoning, Chili's around here is notorious for food poisoning. I have a friend who got it 4 times from Chili's. Good thing my mom never lets us eat at those places. :yes:

SSS, "kick off" is one of my terms. Actually, I got it from House (season 1 or 2 i think) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 06:43:34 PM

i've never been to chilis. i hate it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:44:37 PM

From the cable promotions video:

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/snapshot20080406183913.jpg)

This is why I don't like HD.. Way to much (litteraly) room for screw up... In this shot you can see the shadow box light, and the boom mic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:45:05 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:42:17 PM

Yes, all of us from Atlanta like to get in to one big van and travel to Pensacola beach, its a well known fact!

Well, you're not coming here next time!

*pulls out a loaded missile launcher* :ninja:


:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 06:45:35 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:43:34 PM

i've never been to chilis. i hate it

How can you hate it if you have never been there?

Honestly, I feel really bad for people who go to those places and really never know what good home cooking really is. I don't mean to brag, but my mom makes food thats a LOT better than most restaurants. It's really unfortunate for those who have to pay to get semi-good food.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:46:12 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:44:37 PM

From the cable promotions video:

<snip>

This is why I don't like HD.. Way to much (litteraly) room for screw up... In this shot you can see the shadow box light, and the boom mic.

LOL, with the chroma key on it looks like that big light is in somebody's yard. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 06:47:11 PM

Whoever invented the word "chroma" and associated it with "key" is awesome. it sounds so cool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 06, 2008, 06:48:06 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:44:37 PM

From the cable promotions video:


This is why I don't like HD.. Way to much (litteraly) room for screw up... In this shot you can see the shadow box light, and the boom mic.

whoever was holding up the boom mic was quite weak.

lol jk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:48:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 06, 2008, 06:45:35 PM

Honestly, I feel really bad for people who go to those places and really never know what good home cooking really is. [...] It's really unfortunate for those who have to pay to get semi-good food.

Funny you should mention that, last week I was sitting at my desk thinking about my diet and to be honest, when I think about it... I eat lunch and dinner from a vending machine, they have the pre-made sandwiches and other foods, they are good but they can't be all healthy... Similar to TWC.. Lunch and dinner would be had at the caferteria, sometimes breakfast... But if your in a hurry, and thats what you have... You take it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2008, 06:49:06 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 06:31:37 PM

You never heard of it Steve? In Pensacola beach, the tourists from Georgia or SC often congregrate there. Also in the Jersey Shore beaches "shoobies" could be from PA or NY

I didn't know Shoobies was a chain. There's one near my beach house in New Jersey.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:49:54 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:46:12 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:44:37 PM

From the cable promotions video:

<snip>

This is why I don't like HD.. Way to much (litteraly) room for screw up... In this shot you can see the shadow box light, and the boom mic.

LOL, with the chroma key on it looks like that big light is in somebody's yard. :lol:

That... is outside.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:50:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:49:54 PM

That... is outside.

Could have fooled me. :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:50:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:49:54 PM

That... is outside.

Could have fooled me. :ninja:

Aparently did... lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 07:04:47 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:50:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:49:54 PM

That... is outside.

Could have fooled me. :ninja:

Aparently did... lol

You look like you could benefit from Mozilla FireFox 2.0, w/ built-in spell checker.  http://www.firefox.com/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 07:21:24 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 06, 2008, 07:04:47 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:50:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:49:54 PM

That... is outside.

Could have fooled me. :ninja:

Aparently did... lol

You look like you could benefit from Mozilla FireFox 2.0, w/ built-in spell checker.  [url]http://www.firefox.com/[/url]

Heh - I spell properly at work, no need to here :P And it looks like you could beifit from a warning level increase :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 07:22:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 07:21:24 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 06, 2008, 07:04:47 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 06, 2008, 06:50:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 06:49:54 PM

That... is outside.

Could have fooled me. :ninja:

Aparently did... lol

You look like you could benefit from Mozilla FireFox 2.0, w/ built-in spell checker.  [url]http://www.firefox.com/[/url]

Heh - I spell properly at work, no need to here :P And it looks like you could beifit from a warning level increase :P

You wouldn't dare

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 07:51:57 PM

That song from the first HD cable promotions video had the song "Crystal Ball" in it.. Here is the video, it kinda made me sad, and to think I was going to licence it :P

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0z6g6BLj8

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 08:20:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 07:51:57 PM

That song from the first HD cable promotions video had the song "Crystal Ball" in it.. Here is the video, it kinda made me sad, and to think I was going to licence it :P

[url]http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0z6g6BLj8[/url]

I wish i could licence songs <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 08:24:08 PM

Gil if your friend got sick from eating chili's 4 times then why does he keep eating there? Ya think he'd know the cause of his illness now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 08:28:55 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 08:24:08 PM

Gil if your friend got sick from eating chili's 4 times then why does he keep eating there? Ya think he'd know the cause of his illness now?

I dunno.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 08:30:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 08:24:08 PM

Gil if your friend got sick from eating chili's 4 times then why does he keep eating there? Ya think he'd know the cause of his illness now?

Haha - and that came from Victor, burn!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 08:31:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 08:30:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 08:24:08 PM

Gil if your friend got sick from eating chili's 4 times then why does he keep eating there? Ya think he'd know the cause of his illness now?

Haha - and that came from Victor, burn!

Huh? It's not my deale

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 08:41:19 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 08:30:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 06, 2008, 08:24:08 PM

Gil if your friend got sick from eating chili's 4 times then why does he keep eating there? Ya think he'd know the cause of his illness now?

Haha - and that came from Victor, burn!

Is that a good thing? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 06, 2008, 09:05:31 PM

I'm watching a show on National Geographic about Dubai and how they're so darn wealthy... no wonder why we're paying $3.50 a gallon for gas...  :rolleyes: <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2008, 09:09:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2008, 09:05:31 PM

I'm watching a show on National Geographic about Dubai and how they're so darn wealthy... no wonder why we're paying $3.50 a gallon for gas...  :rolleyes: <_<

Interesting tidbit about Dubai...95% of people there are immigrants and workers. Dubai has a lot of rich people who own big banks, hotels, offices and skyscrapers. Just 30 yrs ago, it was nothing but desert.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 09:25:18 PM

I've seen a first tonight-one of our guests is from Atlanta, and is serviced by COMCAST, not Verizon. I don't think I've seen an Atlantanite served by Comcast since the site opened.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2008, 09:55:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 09:25:18 PM

I've seen a first tonight-one of our guests is from Atlanta, and is serviced by COMCAST, not Verizon. I don't think I've seen an Atlantanite served by Comcast since the site opened.  :blink:

I don't get it. Doesn't Comcast dominate, pretty much everywhere? Especially in a big city like Atlanta. I dont see what's so special.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 10:11:36 PM

I might have RDP'ed home and been on the site, to be honest I've got so many terminals running right now (about 6) I cant keep track of anything...

Also, just a little FYI, Comcast in Atlanta, BLOWS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 06, 2008, 10:20:06 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 10:11:36 PM

Also, just a little FYI, Comcast in Atlanta, BLOWS.

Comcast everywhere BLOWS!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 06, 2008, 11:38:56 PM

Welcome to our newest member, owensri!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 07, 2008, 12:34:00 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2008, 10:20:06 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 06, 2008, 10:11:36 PM

Also, just a little FYI, Comcast in Atlanta, BLOWS.

Comcast everywhere BLOWS!  :P

Haha - yeah, it seems that way...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 07, 2008, 08:16:23 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9JKcNFGF8Q

Here is a video my friend and I produced for our Mass Media class.  We had to come up with something to advertise, so we did a candy bar.  She came up with the name enchanted.  That is not Me and my parter in the video..we didnt want to mak fools of ourselves in class..so we used a couple of friends..

Lemme know whatchya think of the amateur video, with two people learning how to use iMovie ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 07, 2008, 08:27:49 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2008, 09:05:31 PM

I'm watching a show on National Geographic about Dubai and how they're so darn wealthy... no wonder why we're paying $3.50 a gallon for gas...  :rolleyes: <_<

Well, Dubai's oil is very limited because they needed a new industry than oil. Saudi Arabia However, Has A Plenty of oil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2008, 01:39:24 PM

Does $115 Dollar Oil seem fair to us Consumers?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 07, 2008, 01:41:41 PM

Quote from: alex on April 07, 2008, 01:39:24 PM

Does $115 Dollar Oil seem fair to us Consumers?

You're talking about the price for a barrel of crude oil, right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 07, 2008, 01:51:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 07, 2008, 01:41:41 PM

Quote from: alex on April 07, 2008, 01:39:24 PM

Does $115 Dollar Oil seem fair to us Consumers?

You're talking about the price for a barrel of crude oil, right?

No, nice and caring oil! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2008, 02:01:01 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 07, 2008, 01:41:41 PM

Quote from: alex on April 07, 2008, 01:39:24 PM

Does $115 Dollar Oil seem fair to us Consumers?

You're talking about the price for a barrel of crude oil, right?

Yep its at $109 right now $3.32 a gallon and its on the bull trend towards $115 to $120 which = $3.37 - $3.51 a Gallon in the next couple days ( I wish the days of $1.00 a gallon of gas were still here)  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 07, 2008, 02:50:53 PM

Back at the highschool today, man I hope you kids arn't as annoying as these ones are... :P These ones are interested in weather, how can they be so annoying?! Period just ended, time to go back to the station..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 07, 2008, 02:53:49 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 07, 2008, 02:50:53 PM

Back at the highschool today, man I hope you kids arn't as annoying as these ones are... :P These ones are interested in weather, how can they be so annoying?! Period just ended, time to go back to the station..

Oh the joys of teaching.  :lol: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 07, 2008, 02:58:30 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 07, 2008, 02:50:53 PM

Back at the highschool today, man I hope you kids arn't as annoying as these ones are... :P These ones are interested in weather, how can they be so annoying?! Period just ended, time to go back to the station..

You should see the people in my second to last period class. They are the most annoying people ever. What grade do you teach?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2008, 03:14:55 PM

OMG THIS IS SO F-ING RETARDED!! They're charging yearbooks in my school for $102. That is so much money. If the yearbooks were cheaper I couldve gotten it. In other High schools, yearbooks are around $30-$40. I also laughed when they said "pre-order your yearbooks today for only $102!!" :rolleyes: <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 07, 2008, 03:16:12 PM

Yearbooks here are $80. They are in full color, and are hard covered so it's worth the $80. I was able to order mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 07, 2008, 03:17:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 07, 2008, 03:14:55 PM

OMG THIS IS SO F-ING RETARDED!! They're charging yearbooks in my school for $102. That is so much money. If the yearbooks were cheaper I couldve gotten it. In other High schools, yearbooks are around $30-$40. I also laughed when they said "pre-order your yearbooks today for only $102!!" :rolleyes: <_<

$102 for a yearbook? Is it gold plated or something? My yearbooks always ranged around $50 or $60, but all the pages were full color.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 07, 2008, 03:17:25 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 07, 2008, 03:16:12 PM

Yearbooks here are $80. They are in full color, and are hard covered so it's worth the $80. I was able to order mine.

Yearbooks here are only $35 (they were $32 dollars in previous years, though), yet they are also in full color, and are hard covered. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2008, 03:33:23 PM

My yearbooks are hardcovered, full coloured, bulky and have autograph pages.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 07, 2008, 04:47:52 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 07, 2008, 03:17:25 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 07, 2008, 03:16:12 PM

Yearbooks here are $80. They are in full color, and are hard covered so it's worth the $80. I was able to order mine.

Yearbooks here are only $35 (they were $32 dollars in previous years, though), yet they are also in full color, and are hard covered. :yes:

So are mine, and its included with the fees we pay every year at the begining of the school year.

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 07, 2008, 02:50:53 PM

Back at the highschool today, man I hope you kids arn't as annoying as these ones are... :P These ones are interested in weather, how can they be so annoying?! Period just ended, time to go back to the station..

I deal with some really annoying person in my class who NEVER wants to leave me alone. I try to be nice about it, but it doesn't work. Finally when I ask to be left alone(In a VERY nice and respectful way), the teacher screams at me. Man is the school special ed system messed up these days. Student, ADD to the max. Teacher, b*tch (for lack of a better word) to the max...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2008, 04:51:27 PM

I can't stand my last class. My teacher has to scream 4-5 times to get attention. Same in my computer class, kids keep talking and blabbing and i cannot pay attention.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 07, 2008, 08:54:39 PM

It seems that every week now, YouTube undergoes maintenance during late evenings. What's up with that? They didn't always do maintenance that often.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2008, 09:06:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 07, 2008, 08:54:39 PM

It seems that every week now, YouTube undergoes maintenance during late evenings. What's up with that? They didn't always do maintenance that often.

they're doing it every monday too <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 08, 2008, 06:24:31 AM

Welcome to our newest member, owensri.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 11:23:20 AM

Mike, he's been here for several days and was welcomed when he registered.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 08, 2008, 11:26:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 11:23:20 AM

Mike, he's been here for several days and was welcomed when he registered.  :sunglasses:

Better late than never I suppose. :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 11:28:20 AM

Quote from: Stephen on April 08, 2008, 11:26:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 11:23:20 AM

Mike, he's been here for several days and was welcomed when he registered.  :sunglasses:

Better late than never I suppose. :lol: :P

I guess you've got a point there.  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 03:58:19 PM

Actually, it's worse late, because Gary already welcomed him.  Sounds like the government sending you two identical pieces of information on two different dates :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 04:00:19 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 03:58:19 PM

Actually, it's worse late, because Gary already welcomed him.  Sounds like the government sending you two identical pieces of information on two different dates :lol:

Sad thing is, they do that!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 08, 2008, 04:08:14 PM

Now this is weird...  :rofl2:  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 08, 2008, 04:14:10 PM

LOL :P Yeah I saw that too, found it interesting...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 08, 2008, 04:30:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 11:23:20 AM

Mike, he's been here for several days and was welcomed when he registered.  B)

Oops, I think I accidentally looked at the last active date in his profile rather than the join date. My bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 06:15:34 PM

I got caught up on sleep today during my day off. I took a nice afternoon nap.  :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2008, 06:26:19 PM

:censored:, I'm going to get either:

a. lymphoma
OR
b. brain cancer

from McDonald's lemonade. I didn't know they used Aspartame in it! :o

Seriously, I'm scared! :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 08, 2008, 07:42:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 06:26:19 PM

:censored:, I'm going to get either:

a. lymphoma
OR
b. brain cancer

from McDonald's lemonade. I didn't know they used Aspartame in it! :o

Seriously, I'm scared! :(

did you drink the lemonade for a long time?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 08, 2008, 08:05:23 PM

Oh No! Mcdonald's Sell Lemonnade? Because i don't see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 08:06:19 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 08, 2008, 08:05:23 PM

Oh No! Mcdonald's Sell Lemonnade? Because i don't see it.

Yes... IIRC, it's Minute Maid lemonade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2008, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 08:06:19 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 08, 2008, 08:05:23 PM

Oh No! Mcdonald's Sell Lemonnade? Because i don't see it.

Yes... IIRC, it's Minute Maid lemonade.

Yes, it is. McDonalds has always served lemonade, i think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 08, 2008, 09:22:26 PM

Oops. Haven't looked in they're vending Machines.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 08, 2008, 09:23:29 PM

I like Wendy's burgers. they're tasty and juicy

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2008, 09:46:21 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 08, 2008, 09:22:26 PM

Oops. Haven't looked in they're vending Machines.

Since when do they have vending machines?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 08, 2008, 09:58:44 PM

I meant the cooler or freezer.  I like Burger King Burgers btr though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:00:15 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 08, 2008, 09:58:44 PM

I meant the cooler or freezer.  I like Burger King Burgers btr though.

Ummm. I think you mean Soda Fountain Dispenser. :rolleyes: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 10:01:43 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:00:15 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 08, 2008, 09:58:44 PM

I meant the cooler or freezer.  I like Burger King Burgers btr though.

Ummm. I think you mean Soda Fountain Dispenser. :rolleyes: :lol:

Ummm.I think you mean Soda Fountain.  :lol: :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

Logica, are you from Czechoslovakia or something?  Or Germany, or Russia?  Because I can never understand your terrible English.

I hate McDonald's lemonade.  It's the Lite crap   :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 08, 2008, 10:06:18 PM

I haven't eaten anything from McDonald's (and other restaurants similar to that) in nearly five years, and don't plan on eating there for at least another five years. Whenever I ate there (which was once a month or so), I'd get heartburn.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:08:14 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

Logica, are you from Czechoslovakia or something?  Or Germany, or Russia?  Because I can never understand your terrible English.

I hate McDonald's lemonade.  It's the Lite crap   :sick:

That makes sense. :lol: Yeah, its lite, but its not too bad, IMO<erdser
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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 10:11:15 PM

Are you trying to communicate something? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 10:11:15 PM

Are you trying to communicate something? :huh:

who, me?

Im going to sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Im going to sleep.

Good ridd... err, night, Gil. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 08, 2008, 10:43:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Im going to sleep.

Good ridd... err, night, Gil. :P

You had it right the first time.  :lol: :rofl2: :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 09, 2008, 08:31:36 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 08, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

Logica, are you from Czechoslovakia or something?  Or Germany, or Russia?  Because I can never understand your terrible English.

I hate McDonald's lemonade.  It's the Lite crap   :sick:

No, It's just my posts are kinda.......un-rephrase-able.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2008, 03:47:55 PM

I got emails from several artists I contacted lately. It's always good to have an artist reply back to you :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 09, 2008, 03:50:06 PM

You wanna know the fastest way to piss me off?

Say that I'm receiving $38 in overpayment then suddenly take that away and make me pay $59.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 09, 2008, 05:04:38 PM

It's astonishing, the number of people on this forum that can't speak english.

As for real people, ... :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 09, 2008, 08:06:16 PM

Has any1 bought a Ripstick? I heard those were pretty cool. They cost about 77 bucks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2008, 08:51:01 PM

What's a ripstick?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 09, 2008, 08:51:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 09, 2008, 08:51:01 PM

What's a ripstick?

I was just about to ask the same thing. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2008, 08:54:43 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 09, 2008, 08:51:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 09, 2008, 08:51:01 PM

What's a ripstick?

I was just about to ask the same thing. :huh:

I found out that it's some sort of cheap skateboard.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 09, 2008, 09:22:54 PM

I tried it 3 times and once, I Scraped my knee. It's kinda hard to use it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 09, 2008, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Im going to sleep.

Good ridd... err, night, Gil. :P

That's unfortunate that you don't like me, cause I really like you. In fact, I like ALL of you (even Gary), a lot. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 09, 2008, 10:24:48 PM

woot. tomorrow is technically friday for me! hahaha. because friday I'll be ABXed (absent, but excused - extracurricular activity)...AH Mixed (SATB) Varsity Chorale, AH (SA) Varsity Chorale, and AH Junior Varsity Girls Choir is going to UIL Competition on Friday from 10am through 6pm in San Marcos...should be fun, like always.

then in a couple of weeks we are heading to Port Aransas, TX for some fun in the sun, we'll be staying in condos that are pretty badass. :sunglasses: but thats like May 2nd. hahaha oh well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 09, 2008, 10:36:01 PM

Sounds fun, Al

Tomorrow is Friday for me :)

except i have to go to the student lead conference..eggh

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 09, 2008, 10:59:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 09, 2008, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Im going to sleep.

Good ridd... err, night, Gil. :P

That's unfortunate that you don't like me, cause I really like you. In fact, I like ALL of you (even Gary), a lot. :)

LOL, I feel honored. I'll be able to die in peace now.  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 10, 2008, 04:14:58 PM

So my *huge* package from Stephen Arnold Music came today!

Heres what it came in:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/sam_music_package.jpg)

The metal case it came in:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/sam_0002.jpg)

Inside:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/sam_0004.jpg)

I got a lovely thank-you card from them too! :P
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/sam_0005.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 10, 2008, 04:45:57 PM

that is is really cool. :)SWdtjhrjsds

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2008, 05:04:35 PM

Wow that's really cool!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 10, 2008, 05:23:36 PM

Music in a metal case? That's odd. How much did it cost, if you don't mind me asking?

I got a 110% (33 out of 30) on my math test yesterday!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 10, 2008, 05:25:46 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 10, 2008, 05:23:36 PM

I got a 110% (33 out of 30) on my math test yesterday!  :dance:

How exactly do you get more problems right than the total number of problems? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2008, 05:26:28 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 10, 2008, 05:25:46 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 10, 2008, 05:23:36 PM

I got a 110% (33 out of 30) on my math test yesterday!  :dance:

How exactly do you get more problems right than the total number of problems? :wacko:

Extra credit ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 10, 2008, 05:38:25 PM

Wow, That is pretty kewl.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 10, 2008, 06:16:05 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 10, 2008, 05:25:46 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 10, 2008, 05:23:36 PM

I got a 110% (33 out of 30) on my math test yesterday!  :dance:

How exactly do you get more problems right than the total number of problems? :wacko:

Quote from: Victor on April 10, 2008, 05:26:28 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 10, 2008, 05:25:46 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 link=topic=4.msg37197#msg3
7197 date=1207862616

I got a 110% (33 out of 30) on my math test yesterday!  :dance:

How exactly do you get more problems right than the total number of problems? :wacko:

Extra credit ;)

Duh... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 10, 2008, 06:17:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 09, 2008, 10:59:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 09, 2008, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 08, 2008, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 08, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Im going to sleep.

Good ridd... err, night, Gil. :P

That's unfortunate that you don't like me, cause I really like you. In fact, I like ALL of you (even Gary), a lot. :)

LOL, I feel honored. I'll be able to die in peace now.  :lol: :P

I didn't know it meant that much to you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2008, 06:25:35 PM

I must be on crack but what the heck happened to DirecTV's graphics?!  :blink:  :wacko:  :unsure:  :huh:  :o  :blink:  :hmm:  :o  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 10, 2008, 06:39:36 PM

That's The Current Directv Graphics

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2008, 06:46:36 PM

Well I can see it's current but does anyone else notcie the sudden change? It looks FUGLY. I hate it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 10, 2008, 06:55:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 10, 2008, 06:46:36 PM

Well I can see it's current but does anyone else notcie the sudden change? It looks FUGLY. I hate it.

maybe you should set fire to the box...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 10, 2008, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 09, 2008, 03:50:06 PM

You wanna know the fastest way to piss me off?

Say that I'm receiving $38 in overpayment then suddenly take that away and make me pay $59.

That'll do it :D.

What's worse?  Owing about $340 combined to the State of Illinois and the Federal Government this year.  Lovely, just lovely :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2008, 06:59:34 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 10, 2008, 06:55:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 10, 2008, 06:46:36 PM

Well I can see it's current but does anyone else notcie the sudden change? It looks FUGLY. I hate it.

maybe you should set fire to the box...

Or even better...set fire to the Directv building :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 10, 2008, 07:13:24 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 10, 2008, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 09, 2008, 03:50:06 PM

You wanna know the fastest way to piss me off?

Say that I'm receiving $38 in overpayment then suddenly take that away and make me pay $59.

That'll do it :D.

What's worse?  Owing about $340 combined to the State of Illinois and the Federal Government this year.  Lovely, just lovely :rolleyes:

Well...I got back a whole whoppin $30 Fed and State combined.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 11, 2008, 09:05:43 PM

I had tuna noodle cassarole yesterday. I don't know why i just thought if it. I'm retarded today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 01:36:11 PM

Interesting, we just had a CFL burn out in my kitchen stove light, and it's only been installed since November of last year. :wacko: I don't think it's the bulb that went out, though, since when it went out, we messed with it and it came back on for a few seconds, and then went back off. I'm guessing the ballast failed or overheated in this case.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:22:05 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 01:36:11 PM

Interesting, we just had a CFL burn out in my kitchen stove light, and it's only been installed since November of last year. :wacko: I don't think it's the bulb that went out, though, since when it went out, we messed with it and it came back on for a few seconds, and then went back off. I'm guessing the ballast failed or overheated in this case.

LMGDAO...What happened to CFL's being the greatest invention since sliced bread??? *ZING!* :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 02:27:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:22:05 PM

LMGDAO...What happened to CFL's being the greatest invention since sliced bread??? *ZING!* :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

Gil, this was just one bulb that failed. I have several others in my house that have been running for about 1 and 1/2 years (and are still running). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:28:44 PM

that's swell, but still. I haven't had a regular bulb ever do anything like that. And, I can't justify paying a lot of money for CFL bulbs. I will ALWAYS use incandescents.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 02:30:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:28:44 PM

I haven't had a regular bulb ever do anything like that.

Huh? You haven't had a regular bulb burn out? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:31:20 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 02:30:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:28:44 PM

I haven't had a regular bulb ever do anything like that.

Huh? You haven't had a regular bulb burn out? :huh:

NO! GRRRRR. I mean, I haven't had a regular bulb act weird like that. No balasts or overheating with incandescents. Sounds like CFL's are plagued with bugs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 02:34:04 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:31:20 PM

NO! GRRRRR. I mean, I haven't had a regular bulb act weird like that. No balasts or overheating with incandescents. Sounds like CFL's are plagued with bugs.

Stop with the attitude, please. <_<

Funny how you should mention "plagued with bugs", because the bulb was, literally, plagued with bugs. :P This bulb was installed over our kitchen stove, and it had TONS of dead flies on it. :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:35:21 PM

Why do you have bugs in your house? Regardless, I'm still highly opposed to CFL bulbs. I've never had a problem with incandescents, theres absolutely NO reason for me to stop using them. Besides, CFL's contain mercury. Poisonous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 02:37:25 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:35:21 PM

Why do you have bugs in your house?

I don't. Just the ones that manage to get in my house are attracted to light bulbs for some reason, both incandescent and compact fluorescent.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:46:37 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 02:37:25 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 02:35:21 PM

Why do you have bugs in your house?

I don't. Just the ones that manage to get in my house are attracted to light bulbs for some reason, both incandescent and compact fluorescent.

Thats weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 12, 2008, 07:44:46 PM

 :blink:

(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7030/guestnothingrp0.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 12, 2008, 07:48:39 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 12, 2008, 07:44:46 PM

:blink:

([url]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7030/guestnothingrp0.jpg[/url])

That's common. It's frequently associated with admin-only tasks too like locking a topic, warning members, deleting threads, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 12, 2008, 08:17:24 PM

Oh, I never see that till now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 09:05:00 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 01:36:11 PM

Interesting, we just had a CFL burn out in my kitchen stove light, and it's only been installed since November of last year. :wacko: I don't think it's the bulb that went out, though, since when it went out, we messed with it and it came back on for a few seconds, and then went back off. I'm guessing the ballast failed or overheated in this case.

Sorry, but anything that doesn't produce light now needs to go back to the drawing board.  I'm not going to wait five minutes while I have to use the bathroom to get light!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 09:11:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 12, 2008, 07:48:39 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 12, 2008, 07:44:46 PM

:blink:

([url]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7030/guestnothingrp0.jpg[/url])

That's common. It's frequently associated with admin-only tasks too like locking a topic, warning members, deleting threads, etc.

Victor, you're missing his point.  It's a Guest who is performing those privileges

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 12, 2008, 09:12:37 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 09:05:00 PM

Sorry, but anything that doesn't produce light now needs to go back to the drawing board.  I'm not going to wait five minutes while I have to use the bathroom to get light!

Agreed. What I also don't like about fluorescents is that they won't dim (if you use them with one of those dimmers in the wall switches). They also provide a shade of light that I don't like (it's usually more of a bluish then a pure white), and AFAIK they don't make transparent CFL bulbs for the bathroom.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 12, 2008, 09:57:55 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 09:11:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 12, 2008, 07:48:39 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 12, 2008, 07:44:46 PM

:blink:

([url]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7030/guestnothingrp0.jpg[/url])

That's common. It's frequently associated with admin-only tasks too like locking a topic, warning members, deleting threads, etc.

Victor, you're missing his point.  It's a Guest who is performing those privileges

just my 2 cents :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 10:13:52 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 09:05:00 PM

Sorry, but anything that doesn't produce light now needs to go back to the drawing board.  I'm not going to wait five minutes while I have to use the bathroom to get light!

Well, you're not supposed to use CFLs in the bathroom in the first place. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 12, 2008, 10:16:52 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 10:13:52 PM

Well, you're not supposed to use CFLs in the bathroom in the first place. :whistling:

So when incandescents are discontinued, then what do we use to get light?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 10:18:33 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 10:13:52 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 09:05:00 PM

Sorry, but anything that doesn't produce light now needs to go back to the drawing board.  I'm not going to wait five minutes while I have to use the bathroom to get light!

Well, you're not supposed to use CFLs in the bathroom in the first place. :whistling:

Whatever.  The bedroom, the family room, whatever.

Why not, anyway?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 10:20:18 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 12, 2008, 10:16:52 PM

So when incandescents are discontinued, then what do we use to get light?

You'll have to let someone else figure that one out. :lol: :P

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 10:18:33 PM

Why not, anyway?

Because the CFL's lifetime is reduced dramatically (by 85%) if it is constantly being turned off and on, like it would be in a bathroom.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2008, 11:10:32 PM

Sounds like CFL's are a piece of crap, which they are. Stephen, you have absolutely NO argument on this one. The cons outweigh the pro's by far.

Here's a little bit of "light" basics/rules:

1. They should be able to be used in any location. Obviously CFL's aren't...
2. Instant light is a given. You should NEVER have to WAIT for light to come on.
3. Dimmers. People like them, they should be able to use them.

Regarding the law about banning them: What the :censored:.These things are obviously pieces of shit, and do more bad than good. The *******ONLY******* pro about them is that they save energy, and for most, thats not a tremendously big issue. Damn republicans.

-Gil, who proudly doesn't own a single CFL bulb. And never will.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 12, 2008, 11:11:25 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 12, 2008, 10:20:18 PM

Because the CFL's lifetime is reduced dramatically (by 85%) if it is constantly being turned off and on, like it would be in a bathroom.

Sounds....attracting.  Just another "condition" of a CFL..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 13, 2008, 12:15:18 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 11:10:32 PM

1. They should be able to be used in any location. Obviously CFL's aren't...

That I'll agree with, but I won't agree with 2 and 3.

Quote

2. Instant light is a given. You should NEVER have to WAIT for light to come on.

Only older CFLs had that problem. With most modern CFLs, they start up instantly. :yes:

Quote

3. Dimmers. People like them, they should be able to use them.

They can. There are special CFLs out there that are compatible with dimmer switches.

BTW, just so there's no confusion - while I am for CFLs - I am NOT for the banning of incandescents. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 12:20:32 AM

The SAM package I got was "Evolution". It costed about $400 for the 2 CD's and then the licence fee's atop that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 13, 2008, 12:28:16 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2008, 11:10:32 PM

Damn republicans.

What does this have to do with Republicans? :huh:

Steve, I haven't had a single CFL that didn't start out dim at first :no:

The idea is great, however there are too many cons to justify them being better than incandescents.  I do operate about ten of these bulbs, however.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 13, 2008, 12:32:04 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 13, 2008, 12:28:16 AM

Steve, I haven't had a single CFL that didn't start out dim at first :no:

That's correct, they do start out dim, but I actually don't mind that. I mean, I don't want to be blinded by the full brightness of the light every time I turn it on when I wake up in the morning. :wacko: And besides, I usually keep it on all day (except when I go to school but even then, when I get home and turn my light on, I usually have to go get something before I can settle down, so the bulb usually warms up almost completely by then.).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 13, 2008, 10:01:36 AM

Quote from: Stephen on April 13, 2008, 12:15:18 AM

Quote

3. Dimmers. People like them, they should be able to use them.

They can. There are special CFLs out there that are compatible with dimmer switches.

BUT, do they cost the same or more than "normal" CFL bulbs?

Quote from: Stephen on April 13, 2008, 12:32:04 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 13, 2008, 12:28:16 AM

Steve, I haven't had a single CFL that didn't start out dim at first :no:

That's correct, they do start out dim, but I actually don't mind that. I mean, I don't want to be blinded by the full brightness of the light every time I turn it on when I wake up in the morning. :wacko: And besides, I usually keep it on all day (except when I go to school but even then, when I get home and turn my light on, I usually have to go get something before I can settle down, so the bulb usually warms up almost completely by then.).

So...They don't give off instant light then? By instant light, I was referring to them giving off FULL brightness the second you turn them on, like incandescents to.

I don't like the idea of having to wait a single second for a light having to warm up. It should be instantanious. I think they need to go work out some of the kinks of these bulbs, before they ban the competition bulbs for good. I don't think t hey should ban them at all. They should let the consumers chose what they want to use. (I feel the same way about the DTV change, and the discontinuation of analog cell phones).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 10:27:13 AM

Welcome to our newest member, ktitus!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 02:10:38 PM

A very warm welcome to our newest member, Jae!  :sunglasses: :wave: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 02:10:52 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Jae!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 13, 2008, 06:59:20 PM

I honestly don't know whats wrong with some of the goofballs at my school. On Friday afternoon a huge tent popped up on campus. Then all yesterday afternoon, there was some "Earth Day" rally. My first reaction is why are they having some kind of Earth Day rally a week and a half before the real Earth Day? Then they had some live music and various stuff set up on a stage. I followed a few wires and found a nice huge gas-powered generator running in a trailer with obvious plumes of black smoke coming from the exhaust. How earth-friendly is that?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 07:08:44 PM

I hate earth day. it's not a "true" holiday and is invented

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 07:13:16 PM

All holidays are invented, my friend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 07:14:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 07:13:16 PM

All holidays are invented, my friend.

Not Christmas, thanksgiving or easter, they're religious holidays, IMO

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 07:28:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 13, 2008, 07:14:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 07:13:16 PM

All holidays are invented, my friend.

Not Christmas, thanksgiving or easter, they're religious holidays, IMO

They were still invented. Regardless of their origin. Thanksgiving has ZERO religious meaning. Not sure how you came to the conclusion that it is religious.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 07:40:29 PM

My bad, i meant thxgiving is a federal holiday

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 13, 2008, 08:44:33 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 13, 2008, 07:08:44 PM

I hate earth day. it's not a "true" holiday and is invented

It's not even a holiday. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 08:45:19 PM

Just like that time I got a pay check dated "Decemburary" Guess Lynne couldn't pick between December or Janurary :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 08:49:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 08:45:19 PM

Just like that time I got a pay check dated "Decemburary" Guess Lynne couldn't pick between December or Janurary :P

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 08:51:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 08:49:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 08:45:19 PM

Just like that time I got a pay check dated "Decemburary" Guess Lynne couldn't pick between December or Janurary :P

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I've never heard of Janurary before :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 09:03:35 PM

Hmm, read the description:

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/MarkK_ClimbingGreenHills_MPCC.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 09:06:05 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 09:03:35 PM

Hmm, read the description:

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/MarkK_ClimbingGreenHills_MPCC.jpg[/url])

I don't see anything wrong.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 13, 2008, 09:06:15 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 09:03:35 PM

Hmm, read the description:

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/MarkK_ClimbingGreenHills_MPCC.jpg[/url])

XXX? What does that mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 13, 2008, 09:18:26 PM

Probably an X-rated song. If that's the case, i'm bamboozled :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 09:47:23 PM

XXX = Porn.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 13, 2008, 10:41:17 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 13, 2008, 09:03:35 PM

Hmm, read the description:

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/MarkK_ClimbingGreenHills_MPCC.jpg[/url])

kyle, i'm shocked! i thought you were better than that...i've lost all respect for you.  :P jk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 13, 2008, 10:49:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 13, 2008, 07:14:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 07:13:16 PM

All holidays are invented, my friend.

Not Christmas, thanksgiving or easter, they're religious holidays, IMO

How is that your opinion? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 14, 2008, 01:58:06 PM

There's a Comcast truck in my back alleyway.  What should I do?   :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 02:07:12 PM

Grab your gun :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 02:18:54 PM

Bind him, gag him, and hold him hostage till he gives you lower prices.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 03:04:34 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 13, 2008, 10:49:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 13, 2008, 07:14:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2008, 07:13:16 PM

All holidays are invented, my friend.

Not Christmas, thanksgiving or easter, they're religious holidays, IMO

How is that your opinion? :huh:

Because u guys don't agree with me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 14, 2008, 03:05:49 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 02:07:12 PM

Grab your gun :P

If I had one, then I would have...trust me.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2008, 03:13:05 PM

I see a Comcast van parked in my subdivision everyday. Looks like maybe there's a Comcast technician who lives around here.  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 03:14:38 PM

That's the worst. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 03:18:02 PM

I live 3 blocks from a COmcast office

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 03:41:24 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 14, 2008, 03:13:05 PM

I see a Comcast van parked in my subdivision everyday. Looks like maybe there's a Comcast technician who lives around here.  :fear:

Yeah I have a Comcast guy living right up the street from me too. There is one positive to that-if you become friends with him he might give you free cable!  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 14, 2008, 06:27:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 03:41:24 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 14, 2008, 03:13:05 PM

I see a Comcast van parked in my subdivision everyday. Looks like maybe there's a Comcast technician who lives around here.  :fear:

Yeah I have a Comcast guy living right up the street from me too. There is one positive to that-if you become friends with him he might give you free cable!  :lol: :P

The comcast in fall river is right next door to my house  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 06:59:35 PM

Does anyone know where I can go to contact apple if the quality of a song I downloaded from itunes is poor?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 07:48:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 06:59:35 PM

Does anyone know where I can go to contact apple if the quality of a song I downloaded from itunes is poor?

Here's (http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1464173&tstart=45) a discussion thread on how to report a poor quality file. I hope this helps. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 07:54:10 PM

I just clicked "report a problem" on my email recipt. Will they send me a better quality version of the song? If not, will they give me my money back?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 07:55:14 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 07:54:10 PM

I just clicked "report a problem" on my email recipt. Will they send me a better quality version of the song? If not, will they give me my money back?

They should on cases like this. Although I'm not sure. Which song gave you the problem? A few I purchased had probelms too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 07:58:57 PM

Groove for Al by Incognito

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 08:01:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 07:58:57 PM

Groove for Al by Incognito

When I purchased "You're the one" by Sly and the family stone and "Indian Summer" by Ryan Farish the tracks skipped and jumped <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Wow, is it me or is it extremely quiet today both here and at TWCC? I've logged on numerous times today to find both places dead empty.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 08:03:01 PM

No kidding :o

I'm the only membe online at TWCC currently

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 08:10:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Wow, is it me or is it extremely quiet today both here and at TWCC? I've logged on numerous times today to find both places dead empty.  :blink:

It's a Monday, Gary.  There's no motivation to do ANYTHING on Mondays :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:26:18 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 08:10:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Wow, is it me or is it extremely quiet today both here and at TWCC? I've logged on numerous times today to find both places dead empty.  :blink:

It's a Monday, Gary.  There's no motivation to do ANYTHING on Mondays :P

*Starts singing*

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my funday
My I don't have to runday
It's just another manic Monday

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 08:29:03 PM

I've got a lot of homework today. With STAR testing starting next week, my teachers are trying to cram in a whole bunch of work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 08:33:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:26:18 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 08:10:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Wow, is it me or is it extremely quiet today both here and at TWCC? I've logged on numerous times today to find both places dead empty.  :blink:

It's a Monday, Gary.  There's no motivation to do ANYTHING on Mondays :P

*Starts singing*

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my funday
My I don't have to runday
It's just another manic Monday

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

LOL.  You can join the musical with Al :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:37:25 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 08:33:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:26:18 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 08:10:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Wow, is it me or is it extremely quiet today both here and at TWCC? I've logged on numerous times today to find both places dead empty.  :blink:

It's a Monday, Gary.  There's no motivation to do ANYTHING on Mondays :P

*Starts singing*

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my funday
My I don't have to runday
It's just another manic Monday

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

LOL.  You can join the musical with Al :P

 :sing:  :dance:

 :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 08:59:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 08:29:03 PM

I've got a lot of homework today. With STAR testing starting next week, my teachers are trying to cram in a whole bunch of work.

What kind of STAR testing? State tests or actual WeatherSTARs?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 14, 2008, 08:59:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 08:29:03 PM

I've got a lot of homework today. With STAR testing starting next week, my teachers are trying to cram in a whole bunch of work.

What kind of STAR testing? State tests or actual WeatherSTARs?

State tests. Here, they're called STAR testing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 09:10:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 14, 2008, 08:59:42 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 08:29:03 PM

I've got a lot of homework today. With STAR testing starting next week, my teachers are trying to cram in a whole bunch of work.

What kind of STAR testing? State tests or actual WeatherSTARs?

State tests. Here, they're called STAR testing.

Wow what a coincidence! :blink: :o :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2008, 09:22:47 PM

I've had little homework in the past two weeks since I'm doing in-school projects in most of my classes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2008, 09:24:32 PM

We're watching movies in my classes for extra credit. I also have to do a bunch of math homework! :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 14, 2008, 10:12:41 PM

I woke up with a 100% negative attitude for today.  It turned out to be a 30% negative day :P

Everything was fine til last period..where I got a 40% on my test (where did I go wrong?) and lost my effin notebook.  Other than that, and aesome day :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jae on April 14, 2008, 10:25:25 PM

So; I'm sorry I started a fight in my previous thread (that is now consequently locked)  :P I definately didn't mean to! And thanks to everyone who welcomed me. It's great to see you all here; Gary, Kyle(s), Mike, Derek, Stephen, Spring Rubber, and all! :D

Forgive me, dear admin.


Anyhow, whose on Spring break this week?  :twothumbs:  :thrilled: I am!! Anyone else?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 14, 2008, 10:29:20 PM

You hit the mark!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2008, 10:30:25 PM

My spring break was last month, during the week of Easter. I have no days off until the end of May. :( That is, unless I get a weather/emergency closure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 14, 2008, 10:34:16 PM

Man, I miss my substitute teacher. He was nice. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 14, 2008, 10:34:32 PM

My mom is taking me out of school this Friday, b/c my brother doesn't have school that day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2008, 10:35:49 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 14, 2008, 10:34:16 PM

Man, I miss my substitute teacher. He was nice. :(

What I don't like about substitutes is that the classes get way to much out of control. People think that when there's a substitute, they are free to do what they please without getting in trouble.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 14, 2008, 10:43:53 PM

Yea, next week is a screwed up week because of PSAE testing (Prarie State Assestment Exams-- including ACT)... so we get 2 half days (wed and Thu)..thena fter that..the next half day is the 16th of may, then Memorial day..then last day of school3098

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 14, 2008, 10:54:27 PM

12 more days of classes for me until finals!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 14, 2008, 11:59:00 PM

Quote from: Jae on April 14, 2008, 10:25:25 PM

So; I'm sorry I started a fight in my previous thread (that is now consequently locked)  :P I definately didn't mean to! And thanks to everyone who welcomed me. It's great to see you all here; Gary, Kyle(s), Mike, Derek, Stephen, Spring Rubber, and all! :D

Forgive me, dear admin.


Anyhow, whose on Spring break this week?  :twothumbs:  :thrilled: I am!! Anyone else?

All is forgiven Jae. I tried to e-mail you earlier, so I hope you received it (people seem to have a hard time receiving my messages because I use Hotmail and apparently most spam filters see it as spam).

The gist of what I said, in case you didn't receive the e-mail, is that I didn't lock the thread just because of what you said. There were several arguments taking place, and I wanted to act before things had a chance to get out of hand. However, I do hope you'll think twice before making comments like that again. Its fine if your not interested in classic TWC, but you needn't express that the way that you did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jae on April 15, 2008, 01:13:39 PM

I apoligize. I guess I got caught up in all my excitment that I found this message board.  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 15, 2008, 01:17:38 PM

Quote from: Jae on April 15, 2008, 01:13:39 PM

I apoligize. I guess I got caught up in all my excitment that I found this message board.  :thrilled:

Well thats quite alright. I'm happy to see someone so excited over it!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 14, 2008, 10:35:49 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 14, 2008, 10:34:16 PM

Man, I miss my substitute teacher. He was nice. :(

What I don't like about substitutes is that the classes get way to much out of control. People think that when there's a substitute, they are free to do what they please without getting in trouble.  :rolleyes:

It happens ALL THE TIME. Plus the substitutes are scared to write-up kids for detention. The only time I hear kids screaming in my classes is whenever there;s a substitute. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 15, 2008, 06:26:31 PM

Welcome, Jae :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jae on April 15, 2008, 10:14:48 PM

Hello Gil!  :shades: Great to see ya again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 15, 2008, 10:15:27 PM

Quote from: Jae on April 15, 2008, 10:14:48 PM

Hello Gil!  :shades: Great to see ya again.

I remember you. Hehehehe go me. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2008, 12:43:40 AM

I'm about to punch a hole through my computer. Movie Maker has crashed like three times within the past 20 minutes. The Vista x64 version is TONS more stable than the x86 Movie Maker.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2008, 06:33:43 AM

Welcome to our newest user, CriminalCola.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2008, 08:27:38 AM

Welcome aboard CriminalCola!  :sunglasses:

Don't punch a hole in your PC Billy. If your a few stories up its much funner to toss it out the window and watch it crash to the ground.  :lol: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 16, 2008, 08:37:01 AM

Quote from: Victor on April 15, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 14, 2008, 10:35:49 PM

Quote from: Logica on April 14, 2008, 10:34:16 PM

Man, I miss my substitute teacher. He was nice. :(

What I don't like about substitutes is that the classes get way to much out of control. People think that when there's a substitute, they are free to do what they please without getting in trouble.  :rolleyes:

It happens ALL THE TIME. Plus the substitutes are scared to write-up kids for detention. The only time I hear kids screaming in my classes is whenever there;s a substitute. <_<

That's the bad part. i can't even concentrate on my science worksheet sometimes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2008, 03:15:37 PM

Say a warm welcome to TWC musician "Dwyane Boswell"! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 16, 2008, 04:16:49 PM

Hello Folks,

I just thought I should post my where abouts over the past two weeks!

I was contacted 2 weeks ago and was asked to direct the 2008 NHL Playoff games for the Eastern Conference so for the past week and a half I've been locked in a control room producing hockey games! The next one I'll be doing will be tonight at 7:00 EST where the Ottawa Senators will be hostings the Pittsburgh Penguins for game 4... If the Sens loose tonight the Penns move on while the Sens are knocked out, if the Sens are knocked out so I am... :P So as soon as the Ottawa Senators get kicked out of the playoffs Ill be back on the forums!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2008, 04:19:16 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 16, 2008, 04:16:49 PM

Hello Folks,

I just thought I should post my where abouts over the past two weeks!

I was contacted 2 weeks ago and was asked to direct the 2008 NHL Playoff games for the Eastern Conference so for the past week and a half I've been locked in a control room producing hockey games! The next one I'll be doing will be tonight at 7:00 EST where the Ottawa Senators will be hostings the Pittsburgh Penguins for game 4... If the Sens loose tonight the Penns move on while the Sens are knocked out, if the Sens are knocked out so I am... :P So as soon as the Ottawa Senators get kicked out of the playoffs Ill be back on the forums!

You do realize that if Ottawa wins, they're going to get their butts kicked by my Capitals, right?  :lol: :P

Welcome Dwayne! We are extremely happy to have you here!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 05:07:43 PM

Vista is the biggest MS blunder since Windows ME. Actually, It's almost exactly the same case as Windows ME. Luckily Windows 7 is on its way :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 05:57:37 PM

We have lots of events on the forum calendar next month! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2008, 06:11:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2008, 05:07:43 PM

Vista is the biggest MS blunder since Windows ME. Actually, It's almost exactly the same case as Windows ME. Luckily Windows 7 is on its way :)

I'll have to disagree with that... I've been using Vista for almost a year and a half now, and I am pleased with it overall. I'm not saying I've no minor issues, but it's been a pleasant experience in general.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2008, 06:44:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2008, 05:57:37 PM

We have lots of events on the forum calendar next month! :)

It's just a bunch of birthdays :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 07:42:26 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 16, 2008, 06:44:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2008, 05:57:37 PM

We have lots of events on the forum calendar next month! :)

It's just a bunch of birthdays :unsure:

Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day.

Billy, You call hefty hardware requirements and extreme instability a pleasant experience? I ran it on my notebook, which was Vista Certified, and it was terribly slow. Vista's hardware requirements are absolutely insane. Its just incredibly unstable too. Windows ME all over again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2008, 07:45:01 PM

Actually, one of the computer labs in my schools had Vista, and the sofware was so slow and incompatible that they switched the OS back to XP again.

However, I must stress out that i like Vista's graphics a lot. Even if people dislike Vista, they won't have a choice of OS's on new computers after XP is dicontinued in a few years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 07:48:21 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 16, 2008, 07:45:01 PM

Actually, one of the computer labs in my schools had Vista, and the sofware was so slow and incompatible that they switched the OS back to XP again.

However, I must stress out that i like Vista's graphics a lot. Even if people dislike Vista, they won't have a choice of OS's on new computers after XP is dicontinued in a few years.

If you own a copy of XP, you will.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2008, 07:52:11 PM

I was just talking to my brother about how he likes Vista, and he says he hates it. He says that it bogs his computer down terribly. And he has a VERY souped up computer, so for Vista to still be bogging him down, it MUST be pretty bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 07:58:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2008, 07:52:11 PM

I was just talking to my brother about how he likes Vista, and he says he hates it. He says that it bogs his computer down terribly. And he has a VERY souped up computer, so for Vista to still be bogging him down, it MUST be pretty bad.

It is. And ANNOYING Windows Security popups are CONSTANT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 16, 2008, 08:01:21 PM

Ugh, don't even get me started on Vista. I liked it at first, but after several months of dealing with it, it's getting really annoying. It freezes up more often than XP, and it's a memory hog, too. I even have trouble with playing videos (locally, not on sites like YouTube), even with my laptop plugged in and on high performance.

Until Microsoft gets Vista to be an actual useable operating system, I still prefer XP, and if I could I would downgrade my laptop to XP. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 08:04:37 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 16, 2008, 08:01:21 PM

Ugh, don't even get me started on Vista. I liked it at first, but after several months of dealing with it, it's getting really annoying. It freezes up more often than XP, and it's a memory hog, too. I even have trouble with playing videos (locally, not on sites like YouTube), even with my laptop plugged in and on high performance.

Until Microsoft gets Vista to be an actual useable operating system, I still prefer XP, and if I could I would downgrade my laptop to XP. :yes:

Why can;t you downgrade? Just curious...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 16, 2008, 08:07:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2008, 08:04:37 PM

Why can;t you downgrade? Just curious...

Because I don't have a copy of XP that I can use for that machine. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2008, 08:08:38 PM

I have no plans in upgrading to Vista anytime soon. I don't have much problems with XP, plus I like XP's appearance and how it's more customizable than Vista. I took a look at Vista in computer shops and it looked like they were just copying off of Mac OS X.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2008, 08:22:58 PM

Wow, it seems like I'm the only one who likes Vista around here...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 08:28:05 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2008, 08:22:58 PM

Wow, it seems like I'm the only one who likes Vista around here...

That's for sure. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 16, 2008, 08:32:47 PM

My brother loves Vista. He got to use a Vista computer temporarily while his XP was away, and he loved it! He loves it so much, that he installed a program on his XP that makes everything look, sound, and act as though he were running Vista.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 16, 2008, 08:53:16 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 16, 2008, 08:08:38 PM

I have no plans in upgrading to Vista anytime soon. I don't have much problems with XP, plus I like XP's appearance and how it's more customizable than Vista. I took a look at Vista in computer shops and it looked like they were just copying off of Mac OS X.

Huh? :blink: Vista's appearance is WAY more customizable than XP's.

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2008, 08:22:58 PM

Wow, it seems like I'm the only one who likes Vista around here...

Nope, I <3 it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2008, 08:54:22 PM

You must have a really good computer then, cause mine had 512 MB and it barely booted up under 5 minutes. All the more reason why i switched to Mac. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 16, 2008, 09:36:24 PM

Most Of the time, I like Vista and Macs because of it's cool graphics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2008, 11:09:54 PM

Welcome to our newest member, simplystormy!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 17, 2008, 12:39:11 AM

Just saw this pop across my TV screen:

(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7044/requiredmonthlytest1nq5.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 17, 2008, 01:08:36 AM

Wow, thats just freaky... Hate to see that appear on my screen... lol

(Its missing an E!)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 17, 2008, 01:46:43 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 17, 2008, 01:08:36 AM

(Its missing an E!)

The top line was crawling across the screen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 17, 2008, 06:26:10 AM

That looks nothing like the tests we get here. The ones here usually have a green background and there's no crawl. They usually run it around late mornings/early afternoons on Wednesdays.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 17, 2008, 07:27:56 AM

That's pretty much what mine looks like, only it has the WEEKLY REQUIRED TEST at the top, and a scroll under that pretty much explains the test I suppose.. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 17, 2008, 08:32:09 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 17, 2008, 01:08:36 AM

(Its missing an E!)

No it isn't. You supposed to say it like this: 'Fective 'mediately, Civil Authorities required test de monthly...Yay !

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2008, 03:49:38 PM

Wy do you guys require a monthly test? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 17, 2008, 04:09:26 PM

Everybody gets them. They are generated by the cable company, and all cable company's are required to test their EAS equipment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 17, 2008, 04:16:57 PM

Yeah, on another board I frequent, people get pissy if there is an EAS test during Price is Right (like of like how they ***** and moan about Dubya Bush speaking during the show, too)...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 17, 2008, 05:20:10 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 17, 2008, 12:39:11 AM

Just saw this pop across my TV screen:

([url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7044/requiredmonthlytest1nq5.jpg[/url])

That's EXACTLY what Comcast's EAS looks like here. Not sure about Verizon's, though, as I haven't seen one yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 17, 2008, 07:18:16 PM

Welcome to our newest member, mikeinnh  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 17, 2008, 07:54:48 PM

Welcome aboard!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 17, 2008, 09:11:20 PM

Welcome To TWCToday! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 18, 2008, 06:37:35 AM

Well...it's been one hell of a morning.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080418/ap_on_re_us/midwest_earthquake

I felt this...in Northern IN.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 18, 2008, 07:01:23 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 18, 2008, 06:37:35 AM

Well...it's been one hell of a morning.

[url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080418/ap_on_re_us/midwest_earthquake[/url]

I felt this...in Northern IN.

I was JUST coming here to post the same exact thing.  My parents were up at the time, and felt it here in MOLINE ILLINOIS!

Reports say it was felt as far west as Muscatine, IA.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 18, 2008, 09:16:16 AM

Seismograph here picked up the earthquake.

(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/3526/currenttm2.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 18, 2008, 01:24:48 PM

Oh my gosh! I think Ralph Diekemper joined the forums!!! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 18, 2008, 01:36:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 18, 2008, 01:24:48 PM

Oh my gosh! I think Ralph Diekemper joined the forums!!! :welcome:

Yep, looks like it. B) Welcome! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 18, 2008, 01:58:50 PM

Welcome aboard Ralph! Its a pleasure to have you here!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 18, 2008, 02:03:52 PM

At around 10:15 AM, I was sitting in governament watching current events, and all the sudden i felt shaking.  We had an aftershock from the Earthquake earlier this morning.  I thought I was the only one who felt it..but my teacher stopped in and said he felt it too.

Very weird stuff1

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 18, 2008, 02:40:46 PM

I didn't feel nothin'. :( But people farther away from me did. My brother is at U of I in Champaign, not too far from where it happened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 18, 2008, 04:10:25 PM

r u gonna change Ralphdiekemper's position as a TWC Musician?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 18, 2008, 04:14:13 PM

Yep, thanks for reminding me.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 18, 2008, 05:41:26 PM

They say coffee stunts your growth. I grew 7 inches in 2 years. been drinking it for 6 years. go figure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 18, 2008, 05:46:15 PM

I hate that. Scientists think everyone has to believe them :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 18, 2008, 05:47:55 PM

More like just an old wise tale/myth

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 18, 2008, 11:05:59 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 18, 2008, 09:16:16 AM

Seismograph here picked up the earthquake.

([url]http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/3526/currenttm2.gif[/url])

What's the magnitude?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 18, 2008, 11:35:46 PM

well. i've officially decided to change my major. i've had my heart set to getting a degree in meteorology, but it doesn't seem like it will happen...sadly as it is, i decided to not proceed a major in atmospheric science/meteorology after all, but rather broadcast journalism, and possibly minor in atmospheric science/meteorology instead. i have a lot of universities in mind that i researched tonight, just in texas alone. i'm quite excited for my senior year...which starts in...

OMG six weeks! (of course i consider myself a senior after the graduation of the class of 2008) :P, then summer. but wow it's really scary, for me at least, but yet kinda exciting at the same time.

i dunno about you guys also graduating in '09, but i'm ready to get the hell outta my high school. hahaha.

of course - i'm going to have a really hard time letting go this year senior friends, i've grown so close to them...they know stuff about me that i simply can't talk to anyone else about. it leaves me with so many questions...what's going to happen to our friendship? Will it fade way? Or possibly end right after graduation? If not, will it last?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 18, 2008, 11:41:47 PM

It went up to 86° here today! :o Normally we'd be around 63°, but it's still nowhere as hot as around this time in 2002, when we had a 3-day heat wave in the low-mid 90's. I remember that heat wave distinctly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 18, 2008, 11:52:45 PM

I remember in July 2003, around 4th of July, we got severe storms every single night for a week.

SLEEP!nfydfgssdbngfmhtj,rme  rysgntfbADHcngmb,

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 19, 2008, 02:13:11 AM

Same exact situation as you, Al.

I want to graduate high school SOO Bad... but the only part is, leaving the people you grew up with, wondering if you'll EVER see them again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 09:51:51 AM

Everyday day in July 2006 in my area, either reached 90 degrees or above. We also got severe t-storms every saturday :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 19, 2008, 11:50:37 AM

It's cold outside in where i am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2008, 12:06:53 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 19, 2008, 09:51:51 AM

Everyday day in July 2006 in my area, either reached 90 degrees or above. We also got severe t-storms every saturday :huh:

Yeah, 2006 was a hot summer. Some cities in the area, including Reading, reached as high as 103°!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 12:14:07 PM

I remember Jluy 17th in particular. It was 104 and we got a derecho in our area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2008, 12:25:43 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 19, 2008, 12:14:07 PM

I remember Jluy 17th in particular. It was 104 and we got a derecho in our area.

104° at the shore? That's hotter then what we got in greater Philadelphia! IIRC, Mount Holly went up to 99° both 7/17 and 7/18. Later on in late July/early August 2006, I think we went up to 100°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 12:27:21 PM

Yep, it was 104* and there was no seabreeze to cool us off :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 19, 2008, 02:36:58 PM

OMG get pest control!!!!!!

(http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4296/listfz8.gif)


 :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 02:41:41 PM

I sent my music into TWC today, and I'm scared as living hell.

(need a hyper-ventilating emoticon, here!)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 19, 2008, 02:48:13 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 02:41:41 PM

I sent my music into TWC today, and I'm scared as living hell.

So when will Gary be putting your music on the site?   :lol:

(attempting to go 2 for 2)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 03:03:08 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 19, 2008, 02:48:13 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 02:41:41 PM

I sent my music into TWC today, and I'm scared as living hell.

So when will Gary be putting your music on the site?   :lol:

(attempting to go 2 for 2)

It has to actually be used, then I'll put it on the site.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 03:05:55 PM

I can't even imagine if it was used. It'd be so incredibly excited, i'd probably shit myself :D :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 03:49:22 PM

It's so freakin' hot here today. I soooooo wanna to go to the beach.  :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 19, 2008, 03:55:57 PM

The high here is expected to be only around 60°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 03:57:04 PM

Do you think Gil should take a musician position? :rofl2:


BTW,  :huh: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 04:05:52 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 03:49:22 PM

It's so freakin' hot here today. I soooooo wanna to go to the beach.  :fire:

It's warm here, but incredibly humid. Humidity past 90%! I love humidity. Better yet, I love spring.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 04:30:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

Judging by what I've seen since the board upgrade, that's clearly not possible for some. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2008, 04:36:35 PM

The temperature from the NE Phila. Airport is 86°, but it doesn't feel like that here. Maybe it's because of the low humidity (humidity is 23%, and dew point is 44).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 04:38:37 PM

You guys are enjoying the warm temps but in the shore it's only in the low 70s :rolleyes:

It feels as cold as hell down here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:43:17 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 04:30:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

Judging by what I've seen since the board upgrade, that's clearly not possible for some. :rolleyes:

Thats exactly why I'm beginning to get tired of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 04:45:25 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 19, 2008, 04:38:37 PM

You guys are enjoying the warm temps but in the shore it's only in the low 70s :rolleyes:

It feels as cold as hell down here.

I don't think I'd really consider low 70's "cold as hell." ;) I'd call it comfortable. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 04:45:51 PM

My idea is to give a warn, next time someone talks about bots/spiders in the forum. :)

And yes 70 degrees can be comfortable but when you often get seabreeze, wind chill sets in and it's often unpleasantly cool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:49:42 PM

Vic, instead of suggesting what I should do, why not focus on you, since your a major part of the problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 06:22:35 PM

I powered on my old Windows ME computer for the first time in 1 million years, and it still works fine! :o I even got Wi-Fi to work on it. I'll post some pics in a little bit. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 19, 2008, 06:24:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

My line was only because I've never seen so many on the board.  Usually there's like 8 or so (some Y!, some Google).

And Windows ME is the only Windows OS worse than Vista.  Shock it still works.   :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 06:30:31 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 19, 2008, 06:24:45 PM

And Windows ME is the only Windows OS worse than Vista.  Shock it still works.   :lol:

I know, right? :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 06:53:47 PM

Ok i tried recording my tuner with Media Encoder and I have the opposite problem- the music is lagging behind.

I also downloaded ZD Soft Screen Recorder. Has anyone tried this product before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 19, 2008, 07:02:56 PM

Got my dishes back up this evening, pulling in some delicious music!

Sadly I cannot receive TWC at the point as my neighbours tree has grown to a point where it blocks the satellite. I have contacted the city to have the tree removed. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 07:41:55 PM

Not sure how my title bar managed to take up the entire screen. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 07:43:21 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 07:41:55 PM

Not sure how my title bar managed to take up the entire screen. :wacko:

Didn't you say you were on Windows ME? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 19, 2008, 08:00:04 PM

Haha that happens to me alot when I try to minimize frozen apps in windows xp.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 08:01:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 07:43:21 PM

Didn't you say you were on Windows ME? :D

I'm not on that computer right now. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 08:06:10 PM

Anyone notice that the logo bug on the bottom right corner on the Discovery Channel has changed?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 09:34:07 PM

Here are those pictures I promised...

Full View of the set up (messy, I know :P)
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4916/dsc00094xw6.th.jpg) (http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00094xw6.jpg)

Front view of the tower:
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4913/dsc00092qh3.th.jpg) (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00092qh3.jpg)

Front view of the tower (with the front plastic shell off):
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1302/dsc00093kn7.th.jpg) (http://img232.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00093kn7.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:42:30 PM

Pavilion 6730?

Your room is messier than mine. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:45:29 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 09:34:07 PM

Here are those pictures I promised...

I have an HP with a similar (but not identical) case :

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5246/img04906ap.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:47:12 PM

We should have a thread where we post pics of our setups. I'm afraid that if I start one, no one will post in it, and I will look like an idiot.

Billy, Pavilion 6730?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 09:47:38 PM

It's a Pavilion, but I'm not sure of the model number.

Also, here's Windows ME doing one of the things it does best:

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4725/mycomputerwinmeerrorqt6.th.jpg) (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mycomputerwinmeerrorqt6.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 09:47:41 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 07:41:55 PM

Not sure how my title bar managed to take up the entire screen. :wacko:

Hehe. Thunder's thread :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:49:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:47:12 PM

We should have a thread where we post pics of our setups. I'm afraid that if I start one, no one will post in it, and I will look like an idiot.

Billy, Pavilion 6730?

No, it's a Pavilion 8655C.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 09:47:38 PM

It's a Pavilion, but I'm not sure of the model number.

Also, here's Windows ME doing one of the things it does best:

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4725/mycomputerwinmeerrorqt6.th.jpg) (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mycomputerwinmeerrorqt6.jpg)
[/quote
Lmao, case in point there, for ME. Not sure how you can "cancel" going to the My Computer site. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 09:51:32 PM

Well, "My Computer" isn't even a website. I guess it forgot it existed for a second there. :blink: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:53:40 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 19, 2008, 09:51:32 PM

Well, "My Computer" isn't even a website. I guess it forgot it existed for a second there. :blink: :lol:

I know, but thats hte screen that happens when you go to a wbesite thenf gdthfdjnrbgevfwdftghtghrbgvfdegfheyjjkn4bergfhjektkunerfghterjy nbsfevcddvxfbdt decide to cancel it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:55:01 PM

Gil, why do your posts just have random characters in them like "jrtrhtgj45ger6t3" and stuff like that? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:55:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:55:01 PM

Gil, why do your posts just have random characters in them like "jrtrhtgj45ger6t3" and stuff like that? :huh:

cause im retarded, i guess. i dunno why i do most of the things i do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 09:56:06 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:55:01 PM

Gil, why do your posts just have random characters in them like "jrtrhtgj45ger6t3" and stuff like that? :huh:

I was thinking about the same thing. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:57:23 PM

Bean person, is the "4725886" in your signature your phone number? I could totally have a meaningful conversation with you...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:58:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:57:23 PM

Bean person, is the "4725886" in your signature your phone number? I could totally have a meaningful conversation with you...

No, it's the patent number for the Weather STAR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:58:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:58:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:57:23 PM

Bean person, is the "4725886" in your signature your phone number? I could totally have a meaningful conversation with you...

No, it's the patent number for the Weather STAR.

Oh. Why do you have it in your sig? just quesitonri

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:59:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:58:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:58:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:57:23 PM

Bean person, is the "4725886" in your signature your phone number? I could totally have a meaningful conversation with you...

No, it's the patent number for the Weather STAR.

Oh. Why do you have it in your sig? just quesitonri

Just to be random, I suppose.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 10:02:02 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:59:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:58:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 09:58:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 09:57:23 PM

Bean person, is the "4725886" in your signature your phone number? I could totally have a meaningful conversation with you...

No, it's the patent number for the Weather STAR.

Oh. Why do you have it in your sig? just quesitonri

Just to be random, I suppose.

I totally understand! Randomness is good for the mind. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

I love it how there are kids in my neighborhood still running and playing football at 10 pm. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2008, 10:03:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 19, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

I love it how there are kids in my neighborhood still running and playing football at 10 pm. :rolleyes:

I hate it how there are little kids in my neighborhood. I HATE kids.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 11:04:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2008, 10:03:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 19, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

I love it how there are kids in my neighborhood still running and playing football at 10 pm. :rolleyes:

I hate it how there are little kids in my neighborhood. I HATE kids.

Have you forgotten..YOU ARE ONE?  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 19, 2008, 11:06:05 PM

Looks like we're back now....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 19, 2008, 11:08:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 19, 2008, 11:06:05 PM

Looks like we're back now....

To expand on that, was TWCT down for anyone?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 11:12:29 PM

Yeah it was down for what seemed like at least a half hour for me. TWCC too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 19, 2008, 11:14:00 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 11:12:29 PM

Yeah it was down for what seemed like at least a half hour for me. TWCC too.

Same here. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 11:37:59 PM

down for me again for about another fifteen minutes. Just came back up.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 09:29:01 AM

Same thing happened to me. I thought it was my connection.

Glad to see the site back up B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 09:37:08 AM

I LOVE...this site...more than anyother site...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 09:45:34 AM

Same here. I like the in depth discussion of the lf music and such...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 20, 2008, 10:15:52 AM

Last night it was down for nearly an hour. How come whenever this site is down, TWCC is down as well? This site isn't hosted on Matt's server, is it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 10:17:21 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 20, 2008, 10:15:52 AM

Last night it was down for nearly an hour. How come whenever this site is down, TWCC is down as well? This site isn't hosted on Matt's server, is it?

It's been discussed before. They are on the same server.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 11:04:43 AM

Hahahahahaha!

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1845064&page=1

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 11:22:08 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 11:04:43 AM

Hahahahahaha!

[url]http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1845064&page=1[/url]

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

That was effin great!!!! Definitely gets a bookmark from me!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 11:23:46 AM

I've seen that before. Still funny, though. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 11:44:29 AM

Holy crap! :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 20, 2008, 12:10:22 PM

Last night was my prom night..and it was one of the best nights ever! :D

Today is beautiful day..but i got a butt load of hw to do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 20, 2008, 12:16:50 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 20, 2008, 12:10:22 PM

Last night was my prom night..and it was one of the best nights ever! :D

Today is beautiful day..but i got a butt load of hw to do.

Lucky u my prom isn't until Late May and im Glad ur prom was a blast  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 20, 2008, 01:05:56 PM

Let's Welcome Our Newest Member, firestar120!  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 01:10:53 PM

Welcome aboard firestar!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 01:19:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 01:10:53 PM

Welcome aboard firestar!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Yes, welcome to our community.. Hope you enjoy your stay!

On another note, I have decided that I want TWC back in my home on my TV... I have made several attempts this week to mount dishes to get the signal, only to have it blocked by trees, houses, or other antennas... Today I have decided to take on my "Mission TWC" project and have TWC locked and in my house by 5:00PM EST, no matter the effort or trees I have to cut down!

I'll be taking pictures of everything I'm doing, because I can. :P

Seriously, wish me luck folks!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 20, 2008, 02:01:34 PM

Guys It's Not firestar,It's firestar120 Get It?

PS, This Is My 700th Post!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 02:03:55 PM

firestar has been here for a few days.

Looking forward to it, K-man!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 02:36:56 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 20, 2008, 02:03:55 PM

firestar has been here for a few days.

Nope, he just registered today. Look at his profile. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 02:39:09 PM

Kyle, CUT DOWN THE DAMN TREES!

Seriously, I had a tree next to my house and we had to chop it down cuz it blocked my satellite signal. (My entire neighborhhood has satellite)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 02:47:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 02:39:09 PM

Kyle, CUT DOWN THE DAMN TREES!

Seriously, I had a tree next to my house and we had to chop it down cuz it blocked my satellite signal. (My entire neighborhhood has satellite)

Why i have cable. No way i would ever put up with that B.S.

EDIT: Gil, I'm not liking your attitude, so please stop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 02:54:14 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 20, 2008, 02:47:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 02:39:09 PM

Kyle, CUT DOWN THE DAMN TREES!

Seriously, I had a tree next to my house and we had to chop it down cuz it blocked my satellite signal. (My entire neighborhhood has satellite)

Why i have cable. No way i would ever put up with that B.S.

EDIT: Gil, I'm not liking your attitude, so please stop.

Nevermind

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 02:57:41 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 02:54:14 PM

I don't see Gil showing attitude. :unsure:

I removed it Victor. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 02:58:17 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 02:57:41 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 02:54:14 PM

I don't see Gil showing attitude. :unsure:

I removed it Victor. :rolleyes:

Yea i was 2 seconds late :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 03:00:11 PM

I get the two threads mixed up frequently. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 03:33:10 PM

I ordered a few CDs from CD Baby and would like to know

"how long does it take for your order to arrive? A week

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Several things: first, good lcuk on that Kyle. Your gonna need it!  :lol:

Second, I thought it was illegal to cut down tree's as you please, unless you own it (applies only to us Americans, not to Kyle).  :unsure:

Third, Gil, do oyu need another refresher course on behaivor?

Fourth, 4NWN, what do you get when you remove the 120 from firestar's name? Exactly.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 04:18:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Several things: first, good lcuk on that Kyle. Your gonna need it!  :lol:

I've been at it for a few hours now.. moving everything, its all muddy as well so its alot of messy work! :P

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Second, I thought it was illegal to cut down tree's as you please, unless you own it (applies only to us Americans, not to Kyle).  :unsure:

Think I care? :P *As I walk towards neighbours tree with chain saw* "Gotta get TWC, Gotta get TWC, Gotta get TWC" :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 04:18:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Several things: first, good lcuk on that Kyle. Your gonna need it!  :lol:

I've been at it for a few hours now.. moving everything, its all muddy as well so its alot of messy work! :P

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Second, I thought it was illegal to cut down tree's as you please, unless you own it (applies only to us Americans, not to Kyle).  :unsure:

Think I care? :P *As I walk towards neighbours tree with chain saw* "Gotta get TWC, Gotta get TWC, Gotta get TWC" :P

Be prepared for a lawsuit. In the end, you'll probably ultimately lose TWC. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 04:22:56 PM

You can get TWC in Canada? That's odd.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 04:23:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 04:22:56 PM

You can get TWC in Canada? That's odd.

Satellite.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:24:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 04:18:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Several things: first, good lcuk on that Kyle. Your gonna need it!  :lol:

I've been at it for a few hours now.. moving everything, its all muddy as well so its alot of messy work! :P

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:09:55 PM

Second, I thought it was illegal to cut down tree's as you please, unless you own it (applies only to us Americans, not to Kyle).  :unsure:

Think I care? :P *As I walk towards neighbours tree with chain saw* "Gotta get TWC, Gotta get TWC, Gotta get TWC" :P

LOL!  :lol:

I must remind you about what I put in parentheses though. What I said was directed at my American coutnerparts. I couldn't begin to talk in regards to you, because I don't know the first thing about Canadian law!  :fear:

Vic, he has satellite, Aren't you paying any attention?  :footinmouth:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 04:25:11 PM

I have satellite too but I didn't know he could view TWC. I guess it has somthing to do with his job.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 04:29:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 04:25:11 PM

I have satellite too but I didn't know he could view TWC. I guess it has somthing to do with his job.

No Vic. You get channels from the satellite floating out in space. its indiscriminate of where you live or what job you have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 04:30:49 PM

Now I see, he has his own satellite. Not a satellite from Dish or DirecTV

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 04:50:18 PM

I used to have a DirectTV and Dish Network subscription while I was in Atlanta, I brought my receivers up to Canada and let the subscription run out... I am now with a Canadian cable company, however to get TWC I have to ither re-activate my DirecTV / Dish Network subscrption, or get it the way I am now, which is directly off of AMC 14, the same satellite that the STARs pull the signal from.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 20, 2008, 04:50:38 PM

Is the audio on TWC distorted for anyone?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 20, 2008, 04:55:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 20, 2008, 04:50:38 PM

Is the audio on TWC distorted for anyone?

Seems to be fine now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 06:26:01 PM

Take cover Gary, there's a tornado warning for your area! :blink:

and welcome to our newest member, 4000 Weatherman!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 20, 2008, 06:50:53 PM

Holy crap, we're under a Tornado Warning...!

TORNADO WARNING
PAC133-202315-
/O.NEW.KCTP.TO.W.0001.080420T2244Z-080420T2315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
644 PM EDT SUN APR 20 2008

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR...
  WESTERN YORK COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 715 PM EDT

* AT 642 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
  SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR CODORUS...
  OR 10 MILES EAST OF PARKVILLE...MOVING NORTHWEST AT 27 MPH.

* THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR...
  CODORUS AROUND 650 PM EDT...
  SPRING GROVE AROUND 705 PM EDT...
  THOMASVILLE AROUND 710 PM EDT...

THIS WILL ALSO IMPACT THE FOLLOWING MAJOR ROADS.

WHEN A TORNADO WARNING IS ISSUED BASED ON DOPPLER RADAR...IT MEANS
THAT STRONG ROTATION HAS BEEN DETECTED IN THE STORM. A TORNADO MAY
ALREADY BE ON THE GROUND...OR IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP SHORTLY.

THIS TORNADO WARNING REPLACES THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FOR THE WARNED AREA.

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...MOVE INDOORS IMMEDIATELY.

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A
WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS
AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN
INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.

PLEASE REPORT HAIL...STRONG WINDS OR WIND DAMAGE TO THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE...1 8 7 7 6 3 3 6 7 7 2.

LAT...LON 3974 7672 3972 7684 3990 7699 3994 7683
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 151DEG 24KT 3976 7680

$$

FORECASTER: STEINBUGL

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2008, 06:52:17 PM

Now thats not cool. I am in the midwest, therefore, its only fair that I get a tornado warning before you. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 06:53:58 PM

You guys are so lucky u got a tornado warning <_<

We got nothing. BTW, Billy could u record a clip of the IS showignt eht tornado warning/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 20, 2008, 06:54:59 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 06:53:58 PM

We got nothing. BTW, Billy could u record a clip of the IS showignt eht tornado warning/

Yes...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 07:01:10 PM

Looks like TWc didn't bother to update the latest warnings on the satellite feed.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 20, 2008, 07:02:54 PM

I'm recording Dr. John Scala's analysis on WGAL right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 07:04:45 PM

That's fine. I wish I could capture a clip of my local intellistar but that would mean i would have to disassemble my slingbox >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 07:07:34 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 07:04:45 PM

That's fine. I wish I could capture a clip of my local intellistar but that would mean i would have to disassemble my slingbox >_<

Why? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 07:09:17 PM

Because I would have to disconnetc the A/V and composite outputs and reconnect them to my neighbor's house upstairs. Alternatively, I could a camcorder and connect it to the receiver but i am unable to connect it via USB.

I captured alot of February 2008 songs including one i need id for.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 07:09:59 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 20, 2008, 07:09:17 PM

Because I would have to disconnetc the A/V and composite outputs and reconnect them to my neighbor's house upstairs. Alternatively, I could a camcorder and connect it to the receiver but i am unable to connect it via USB.

Oh yeah, I forgot you had satellite. :doh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2008, 07:11:28 PM

Yeah. my neighbors have Crapcast but they do not have a wireless computer modem for me to connect my slingbox to...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 20, 2008, 07:14:23 PM

Seems that a lot of people in my subdivision hate Comcast. More than half of the units have satellite dishes on their roofs (most are DirecTV).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 07:24:18 PM

Yeah, we had a Tornado Warning here, but no actual tornados have been reported, AFAIK.  :twothumbs:

What I want to know is why TWC was running a Severe Weather Update scroll during all of this instead of a Tornado Warning Scroll.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 07:24:58 PM

Also, welcome to our newest member, 4000 weatherman!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 20, 2008, 08:33:39 PM

Here's the result of my TWC venture:

Setup, and working on the signal:
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/DSCF0007.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/DSCF0011.jpg

Final product:
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/DSCF0014.jpg

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 10:27:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

I can't...I have arachnophobia  :ninja:

But um...chh!  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 10:57:20 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 16, 2008, 08:01:21 PM

Ugh, don't even get me started on Vista. I liked it at first, but after several months of dealing with it, it's getting really annoying. It freezes up more often than XP, and it's a memory hog, too. I even have trouble with playing videos (locally, not on sites like YouTube), even with my laptop plugged in and on high performance.

Until Microsoft gets Vista to be an actual useable operating system, I still prefer XP, and if I could I would downgrade my laptop to XP. :yes:

I'm sorry, but I'm joining your camp.  Vista does not impress me.  What's so different about it besides it behaving a lot slower? :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:05:29 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 10:27:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

I can't...I have arachnophobia  :ninja:

But um...chh!  :rofl2:

Me too. I hate spiders. In fact, spiders and snakes are my two biggest fears.  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 11:16:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:05:29 PM

In fact, spiders and snakes are my two biggest fears.  :ninja:

Sorry, I had to point that out. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:17:57 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 11:16:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:05:29 PM

In fact, spiders and snakes are my two biggest fears.  :ninja:

Sorry, I had to point that out. :P

I would expect no less.  :P  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 11:20:32 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 11:16:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:05:29 PM

In fact, spiders and snakes are my two biggest fears.  :ninja:

Sorry, I had to point that out. :P

As if your avatar isn't freaky enough.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 20, 2008, 11:33:22 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 20, 2008, 11:16:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

:lol:  I literally laughed out loud when I read that.

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:05:29 PM

In fact, spiders and snakes are my two biggest fears.  :ninja:

Sorry, I had to point that out. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 21, 2008, 12:02:33 AM

Three fears: Big birds, spiders and unexpected pregnancies. Or the one big fear that one night my door bell will ring, I will open it and outside there will be a big pregnant bird covered in spiders!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 21, 2008, 12:09:46 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 21, 2008, 12:02:33 AM

I will open it and outside there will be a big pregnant bird covered in spiders!

:rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 21, 2008, 06:25:33 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 11:20:32 PM

As if your avatar isn't freaky enough.  :lol:

What avatar? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 21, 2008, 08:09:11 AM

EF-0 & EF-1 Confirmed by the NWS in the cities outside Metro Washington, DC

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 21, 2008, 09:03:35 AM

Yep, one in Prince George's County, and the other in St. Mary's County. None here in Baltimore County, though, where there was an actual tornado warning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 21, 2008, 01:09:05 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 21, 2008, 06:25:33 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 11:20:32 PM

As if your avatar isn't freaky enough.  :lol:

What avatar? :P

The one I just shoved up your *** :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 21, 2008, 01:23:20 PM

Your so violent!  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 21, 2008, 04:45:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 21, 2008, 01:23:20 PM

Your so violent!  :lol: :P

Yet, he's so amazingly funny :P

Oh BTW, that's *You're* :D

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 21, 2008, 12:02:33 AM

Three fears: Big birds, spiders and unexpected pregnancies. Or the one big fear that one night my door bell will ring, I will open it and outside there will be a big pregnant bird covered in spiders!

:rofl2:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 20, 2008, 11:05:29 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 20, 2008, 10:27:15 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 19, 2008, 04:23:48 PM

THEIR SPIDERS! Get over them!  :rolleyes:

I can't...I have arachnophobia  :ninja:

But um...chh!  :rofl2:

Me too. I hate spiders. In fact, spiders and snakes are my two biggest fears.  :ninja:

I hate spiders too. Seriously, I cry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 21, 2008, 04:46:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 21, 2008, 12:02:33 AM

Three fears: Big birds, spiders and unexpected pregnancies. Or the one big fear that one night my door bell will ring, I will open it and outside there will be a big pregnant bird covered in spiders!

U know what would be funny Kyle,

instead of a pregnant bird knocking on the door, what if it was me advertising you to live in Thunderville? :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 21, 2008, 04:51:36 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 21, 2008, 04:46:45 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 21, 2008, 12:02:33 AM

Three fears: Big birds, spiders and unexpected pregnancies. Or the one big fear that one night my door bell will ring, I will open it and outside there will be a big pregnant bird covered in spiders!

U know what would be funny Kyle,

instead of a pregnant bird knocking on the door, what if it was me advertising you to live in Thunderville? :P :rofl2:

Well, I'm pretty sure most people on this forum would call the police, before taking shelter in an interior room in a sturdy building, away from windows or glass. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 21, 2008, 08:48:47 PM

Textbooks for the summer semester:  $408.75

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 21, 2008, 08:49:42 PM

Welcome to our newest member, anthony97! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 21, 2008, 08:58:01 PM

That's me!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 21, 2008, 09:46:25 PM

Welcome aboard Anthony! We're happy to have you here!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 21, 2008, 09:53:38 PM

Anthony is my middle name, through.  My first name is Felix. :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 21, 2008, 10:29:15 PM

Welcome Anthony (Felix) Welcome To TWCToday! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 21, 2008, 10:33:02 PM

Thanks you. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 21, 2008, 10:38:27 PM

Welcome Felix. :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 21, 2008, 10:40:19 PM

Welcome to the board, Felix. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 21, 2008, 10:49:05 PM

Whoa! :o They know my name. :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 21, 2008, 10:54:19 PM

Is there any member here live in Texas?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 21, 2008, 11:06:07 PM

Yep, Al (20AL09) does.

By the way, sorry about calling you by your middle name. Iwas just going by your username.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 21, 2008, 11:12:34 PM

Interesting. I was just looking at our guests, and one of them is from Bulgaria! I do believe that's a first!  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 22, 2008, 04:58:15 AM

Welcome Felix, Just now i heard Nick Walker say a storm can produce Walnut size Hail   :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 22, 2008, 08:40:13 AM

Storms can produce softball sized hail, my friend. Walnut size is small.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 22, 2008, 09:01:42 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 22, 2008, 08:40:13 AM

Storms can produce softball sized hail, my friend. Walnut size is small.  ;)

  well i guess i never seen a walnut before  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 22, 2008, 06:04:55 PM

Sorry, but I laughed out loud when I saw the walnut post :lol:

ACT tomorrow...uggh.  I hope I do well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 22, 2008, 06:17:40 PM

Me too. I live in Laredo, Texas. :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2008, 08:48:56 PM

I have two questions:

Will .asf files be supported in Movie Maker?

and

I'm getting a WINTV HVR 950 tuner in the summer and to get the satellite channels, i simply plug in the composite cables to my receiver, right? I don't need to use the antenna?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2008, 08:55:21 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 22, 2008, 08:48:56 PM

I have two questions:

Will .asf files be supported in Movie Maker?

and

I'm getting a WINTV HVR 950 tuner in the summer and to get the satellite channels, i simply plug in the composite cables to my receiver, right? I don't need to use the antenna?

As in, your hooking the STB to the Tuner? Either one would work, in that case. I use coaxial connections on mine, simply because its easier and is in all one cord.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2008, 09:00:51 PM

I guess i could use coaxial cables. I tried to hook up my receiver via coaxial with my old Pinnacle tuner but none of the cable channels were recognized <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2008, 09:15:10 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 22, 2008, 09:00:51 PM

I guess i could use coaxial cables. I tried to hook up my receiver via coaxial with my old Pinnacle tuner but none of the cable channels were recognized <_<

You have to put the tuner on Channel 3 and control it via the STB.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2008, 09:18:27 PM

So when I open the tuner window, i set it to Channel 3? Or do you mean when i turn the TV on, it should be set to cable 3?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2008, 09:25:20 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 22, 2008, 09:18:27 PM

So when I open the tuner window, i set it to Channel 3? Or do you mean when i turn the TV on, it should be set to cable 3?

Turn your tuner to Channel 3, or the channel you would normally turn your TV to when you want to use the STB. Then just control the STB as you normally would.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2008, 09:28:05 PM

Ok!

I found a model on Ebay for only 6 dollars. Is it worth purchasing it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2008, 09:30:36 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 22, 2008, 09:28:05 PM

Ok!

I found a model on Ebay for only 6 dollars. Is it worth purchasing it?

If it works and is in good condition, go for it. Make sure you read all of the terms and conditions carefully. Sometimes people like to screw ya with that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2008, 09:31:51 PM

And, how long is the cable? I hope it doesn't mean I have to go very close to the TV to get a good signal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2008, 09:33:34 PM

I have no idea. But you can use any RG-6 coaxial cable, of pretty much any length.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 22, 2008, 10:24:17 PM

Who speak Spanish? I do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 22, 2008, 11:00:56 PM

I took two years of Spanish in high school, so I speak it, albeit not too fluently. I can hold a basic conversation, so I suppose you could say I'm semi-fluent. For example (the wording, BTW will be right, but I don't know how to get Spanish symbols):

Me: Hola! Que tal?

You: Muy bien, por favor. E tu?

Me: Muy bien, por favor.

And so on and so forth. LOL, to be honest I'm surprised I've retained anything I learned in Spanish class. I always hated that class.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 23, 2008, 07:13:49 AM

Your doing great, Please :P  I think you meant "gracious" (sp).  If you meant please (por favor), than that is a totally different way of greeting someone is spanish than I have learned  :whistling: :fear: :lol:

Estoy en Espanol Tres.  No me gusta espanol mucho!

haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 23, 2008, 08:36:24 AM

LOL, I guess I'm a bit rusty.  It's been about 7 years since my last Spanish class. :lol:  :footinmouth:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 23, 2008, 11:47:28 AM

Welcome to our newest member, WxDawg!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 23, 2008, 02:13:53 PM

Well, I made it through day one of the ACT.  Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.  The science one was the hardest.  It made no sence what-so-ever.  :hmm:  Oh well.

Tomorrow I take the Work Keys test..should be A LOT easier

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2008, 03:30:00 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on April 22, 2008, 10:24:17 PM

Who speak Spanish? I do.

I know some Spanish

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 23, 2008, 06:11:33 PM

I speak a lot of Spanish because I live near a Mexican city. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 23, 2008, 06:12:54 PM

Okay, it's now explanation time!  Remember this quote?

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 09, 2008, 03:50:06 PM

Say that I'm receiving $38 in overpayment then suddenly take that away and make me pay $59.

...here's the story behind that.

I have signed up for summer courses at university...four 8 week courses @ 3 credit hours each = 12 credit hours.  12 credit hours on the internet (completely on the web...no face-to-face) ran $1,392.  I had a $1,430 grant to cover it...hence the $39 overpayment (any non-tuition specific aid is given to you in cash).  All of a sudden, on the day above, they added some fees (still can't get a straight response about what it was) and jacked me up $97, hence the payment of $59.  Argh.

But it gets better.

I found two scholarships...one $300 one and another that should pay for all tuition up to $1,500.  I have applied for both...and probably will get both.  Therefore, I will not be paying a dime, and university could pay up to that $1,430 to me (for books and other supplies).

Still not looking forward to $750 of certification exams, though....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 06:26:20 PM

Anyone think I should reverse the peephole to my room like Kramer did on Seinfeld? I've already checked and the peephole does come out... :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 23, 2008, 07:07:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 06:26:20 PM

Anyone think I should reverse the peephole to my room like Kramer did on Seinfeld? I've already checked and the peephole does come out... :rofl2:

Lmao, i remember that episode! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 07:25:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 23, 2008, 07:07:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 06:26:20 PM

Anyone think I should reverse the peephole to my room like Kramer did on Seinfeld? I've already checked and the peephole does come out... :rofl2:

Lmao, i remember that episode! :rofl2:

Yeah, I got the idea because that episode was on last night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2008, 07:55:53 PM

This is the first time I saw so many severe weather warnings on the satellite feed since February.  :blink:  :o  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 23, 2008, 08:03:14 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 07:25:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 23, 2008, 07:07:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 06:26:20 PM

Anyone think I should reverse the peephole to my room like Kramer did on Seinfeld? I've already checked and the peephole does come out... :rofl2:

Lmao, i remember that episode! :rofl2:

Yeah, I got the idea because that episode was on last night.

Really? I missed it. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2008, 08:54:39 PM

Has anyone watched the show The Office before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 23, 2008, 08:58:44 PM

I watched it once. I just couldn't get into it. Anyone see the movie Zeit Geist?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 23, 2008, 11:23:03 PM

Never seen The Office, never had the urge to.  I have heard its a good show, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 23, 2008, 11:44:54 PM

Five days of classes left for me this year!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 24, 2008, 10:11:31 AM

Has any1 watch House or CSI?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 03:22:34 PM

I got a post report earlier today.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 03:32:11 PM

Probably cause you have mod powers. Dunno how to remove that particular power though. I would if I could though, because I really would rather not have anyone other than Stephen, Kyle, and I getting those.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 24, 2008, 03:36:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 24, 2008, 03:22:34 PM

I got a post report earlier today.  :unsure:

Ohh...probably from me, reporting Mr. 'Enlarge Your Manhood'.   <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 03:42:12 PM

Wow how did that spammer come here? I've never seen that before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 04:39:04 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 24, 2008, 03:36:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 24, 2008, 03:22:34 PM

I got a post report earlier today.  :unsure:

Ohh...probably from me, reporting Mr. 'Enlarge Your Manhood'.   <_<

I got a report from Carlos, but not you.  :unsure:

But yes, i got rid of him. My manhood is already huge, thank you very much.   :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 04:42:14 PM

I got a report from tpirfan28 but not Carlos :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 24, 2008, 04:50:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 04:39:04 PM

I got a report from Carlos, but not you.  :unsure:

Huh? I just looked in the logs, and the only person that reported that post was tpirfan28 (Matt), not Carlos. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 04:56:19 PM

Yup, it was Matt. My mistake.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:12:10 PM

Comcast has the dumbest/most annoying commercials. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 06:23:44 PM

Comcast is cheaper than DirecTV believe it or not. And i thought Directv had the worst commericlas. Literally, i am sick and tired of seeing their bullcrap ads.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:29:16 PM

Really? I didn't think ANYONE was more expensive than Comcast. :rolleyes: :furious: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 06:31:47 PM

I pay 71 dollars for directv while for crapcast digital its 53

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:36:19 PM

I pay at least $140 a month for Comcast, since I have both cable and internet from them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 06:43:48 PM

Holy hell, that's a LOT!

I never knew they would charge THAT much. But still I prefer to pay for cable services that are under 50$, excluding internet fees.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:45:28 PM

Well that factors in extra costs such as HD programming, movie packages, and box fees.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 06:49:13 PM

I like to purhcase HD programming too but DirecTV requires me to purchase the regular SD package along w/HD packages.

I prefer just the HD package and terminating my regular package. Maybe someday i could this, i hope...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 07:24:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:12:10 PM

Comcast has the dumbest/most annoying commercials. :rolleyes:

I actually like the ones they have now where in each one the actor/tress lip syncs a song with the word more in it.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 07:26:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 07:24:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:12:10 PM

Comcast has the dumbest/most annoying commercials. :rolleyes:

I actually like the ones they have now where in each one the actor/tress lip syncs a song with the word more in it.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Eh, they're okay. A little on the annoying side, but not as bad as the other ones. Is it just me, or do they seem incredibly low quality? The audio on all Comcast commercials just sounds weird. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 24, 2008, 08:01:02 PM

Let's welcome our newest member, BigBenStrikes12! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 24, 2008, 08:05:04 PM

Question: Is there anyone who knows how to upload an image to Wikipedia.  If so, please PM me..thanks :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 08:20:35 PM

It seems there are lots of "Welcome to the board" posts. Perhaps a standalone thread would be nice? Not that I care, just thinking out loud.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 24, 2008, 08:22:04 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 24, 2008, 06:36:19 PM

I pay at least $140 a month for Comcast, since I have both cable and internet from them.

Try $268. That's my total this month, and I also use their cable and internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 24, 2008, 08:37:47 PM

Question: Which member in this boards have the highest post?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 24, 2008, 08:53:58 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 24, 2008, 08:05:04 PM

Question: Is there anyone who knows how to upload an image to Wikipedia.  If so, please PM me..thanks :D

[img] Is The Code For Images

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 08:55:35 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on April 24, 2008, 08:37:47 PM

Question: Which member in this boards have the highest post?

Me :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 24, 2008, 09:03:46 PM

 :rofl2: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 09:05:04 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on April 24, 2008, 09:03:46 PM

:rofl2: :lol:

Those are the kind of posts that tick me off. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 24, 2008, 09:05:17 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 24, 2008, 08:53:58 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 24, 2008, 08:05:04 PM

Question: Is there anyone who knows how to upload an image to Wikipedia.  If so, please PM me..thanks :D

[img] Is The Code For Images

He's asking about on Wikipedia, not on the forums. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 24, 2008, 09:18:19 PM

Any members in the South/West?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 24, 2008, 09:24:24 PM

Welcome aboard BigBenStrikes12! Glad to have you here!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 24, 2008, 09:28:30 PM

I Mentioned That Earlier

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2008, 09:30:38 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 24, 2008, 09:28:30 PM

I Mentioned That Earlier

But Gary's welcomes are better :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 24, 2008, 09:57:54 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 24, 2008, 09:05:04 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on April 24, 2008, 09:03:46 PM

:rofl2: :lol:

Those are the kind of posts that tick me off. <_<

And you have soo much room to talk  :whistling: ;)

Yes, I am talking about wikipedia (as I had clearly stated... :yes: ).  I've tried before, but it doesn't do it for me.  I am missing something somewhere along the line.. haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 10:47:09 PM

Anyone having problems with Gmail? I haven't been able to access my account in several hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 24, 2008, 10:48:43 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 24, 2008, 10:47:09 PM

Anyone having problems with Gmail? I haven't been able to access my account in several hours.

Nope, it's working fine here...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 10:52:40 PM

Grrr, just what I need right now... :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 24, 2008, 10:56:38 PM

I found out via USPS that my music arrived at TWC yesterday! :thrilled:

Also, our first tornado predictions of the season are forecasted for tomorrow! In a way, I'm worried, cause I'll be home alone when the worst of the storms are supposed to hit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 24, 2008, 11:12:22 PM

Way...too...bored...

(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9928/isv21efborderupdateh4xofg4.png)

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2008, 03:49:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 24, 2008, 10:56:38 PM

I found out via USPS that my music arrived at TWC yesterday! :thrilled:

Also, our first tornado predictions of the season are forecasted for tomorrow! In a way, I'm worried, cause I'll be home alone when the worst of the storms are supposed to hit.

Cool! Let's pray to see it in next month's playlist!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 05:31:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 25, 2008, 03:49:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 24, 2008, 10:56:38 PM

I found out via USPS that my music arrived at TWC yesterday! :thrilled:

Also, our first tornado predictions of the season are forecasted for tomorrow! In a way, I'm worried, cause I'll be home alone when the worst of the storms are supposed to hit.

Cool! Let's pray to see it in next month's playlist!

oh my god, I would freak out if it was!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2008, 06:54:47 PM

TWC likes to play surprises :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 25, 2008, 07:32:30 PM

Well, at about 9:30 ish AM this morning, I was at P.E, and playing basketball, when all of a sudden I move my right foot in an awkward position and I twist my ankle. :pinch: I've done that several times, and it's not really a big deal, but this time, the pain in my foot lasted all day. Even so, I just ignored it and didn't tell my teacher, because we have a big project going on and I didn't want to miss it. Well, when I got home, my ankle turned out to be SWOLLEN! :o I put some ice on it for a while, and now I'm on my bed with my laptop, so my foot is at rest, and I can't really move around much anymore because every time I walk on that foot, it hurts like :censored:.

Hopefully things won't get too much worse than this. :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 07:38:43 PM

Hope your ankle gets better, Stephen. For weeks now, my right ankle has been in pain. I have no idea what how it happened, but last Friday, it was so bad, I could hardly even walk on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2008, 07:43:15 PM

I hope u feel better soon

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 25, 2008, 08:05:25 PM

Hope it gets better soon. I've twisted my elbow once back in 2001 after falling off a hill, and my wrist in 2003 when I was on roller skating school trip. I learned that twisting or spraining a joint may be worse than a fracture because sprains may not heal as properly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 25, 2008, 08:08:40 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 25, 2008, 07:32:30 PM

Well, at about 9:30 ish AM this morning, I was at P.E, and playing basketball, when all of a sudden I move my right foot in an awkward position and I twist my ankle. :pinch: I've done that several times, and it's not really a big deal, but this time, the pain in my foot lasted all day. Even so, I just ignored it and didn't tell my teacher, because we have a big project going on and I didn't want to miss it. Well, when I got home, my ankle turned out to be SWOLLEN! :o I put some ice on it for a while, and now I'm on my bed with my laptop, so my foot is at rest, and I can't really move around much anymore because every time I walk on that foot, it hurts like :censored:.

Hopefully things won't get too much worse than this. :ermm:

Stephen i hope it gets better tomorrow rather than later

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 08:25:45 PM

Welcome to our newest member, engineer!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 25, 2008, 08:26:57 PM

That's What I've Gonna Say, But Anyways Welcome engineer! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 08:34:11 PM

Seeing as I'm the admin, it would seem to me to be my job.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2008, 08:37:53 PM

Hi engineer! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 25, 2008, 10:03:26 PM

Let's welcome our newest member, ehatt493 :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 25, 2008, 10:40:34 PM

Hm...I hearing  a lot lately on Dubai. About those Artificial Islands and The World and all that projects, it looks kewl.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 10:52:56 PM

Welcome ehatt493! Also welcome to another new member, WeatherDude97!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 25, 2008, 11:04:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 10:52:56 PM

Welcome ehatt493! Also welcome to another new member, WeatherDude97!  :sunglasses:

same guy - he just went through a name change...

also - i encountered some weird things when i tried to edit this post. eh  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:10:39 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

idk...............................................BUT i dunt like it NO AT ALL. GOD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 11:11:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Yeah, I've noticed this. Seems the average age of the forum is decreasing with each new membership.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:13:01 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 11:11:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Yeah, I've noticed this. Seems the average age of the forum is decreasing with each new membership.

Welllllll maybe it needs to be STOPPED.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 25, 2008, 11:14:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 11:11:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Yeah, I've noticed this. Seems the average age of the forum is decreasing with each new membership.

which all together could be a good thing...seeing that most of us grow tired of what TWC has turned into today, and these dare i call them...youngsters (ah! i'm old! ew) seem to love it. kinda traditional if you ask me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:17:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:14:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 11:11:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Yeah, I've noticed this. Seems the average age of the forum is decreasing with each new membership.

which all together could be a good thing...seeing that most of us grow tired of what TWC has turned into today, and these dare i call them...youngsters (ah! i'm old! ew) seem to love it. kinda traditional if you ask me.

SORRY. but i am having a really hard time interpreting that post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 25, 2008, 11:20:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:17:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:14:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 11:11:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Yeah, I've noticed this. Seems the average age of the forum is decreasing with each new membership.

which all together could be a good thing...seeing that most of us grow tired of what TWC has turned into today, and these dare i call them...youngsters (ah! i'm old! ew) seem to love it. kinda traditional if you ask me.

SORRY. but i am having a really hard time interpreting that post.

well lets see...gary, matt, and many other older members used to love twc back in the (what 80's/90's - btw i'm not calling ya'll old!! lol), however eventually grew tired of what it has become (i believe so anyway)...we come along in 2000 (ish) love it then, then grew tired of it now...now we have these younger people comeing loving it now, who will eventually themselves grow tired of twc...

get it? got it? good.

yeah i could have worded it better i guess. i'm just too lazy.  :P

random - this was my 400th post =)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:23:34 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:20:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:17:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:14:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 25, 2008, 11:11:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:09:16 PM

is it just me, or is the age group getting smaller and smaller.

i now see we have a ten year old. :unsure:

we're being attacked! ahhh.

Yeah, I've noticed this. Seems the average age of the forum is decreasing with each new membership.

which all together could be a good thing...seeing that most of us grow tired of what TWC has turned into today, and these dare i call them...youngsters (ah! i'm old! ew) seem to love it. kinda traditional if you ask me.

SORRY. but i am having a really hard time interpreting that post.

well lets see...gary, matt, and many other older members used to love twc back in the (what 80's/90's - btw i'm not calling ya'll old!! lol), however eventually grew tired of what it has become (i believe so anyway)...we come along in 2000 (ish) love it then, then grew tired of it now...now we have these younger people comeing loving it now, who will eventually themselves grow tired of twc...

get it? got it? good.

yeah i could have worded it better i guess. i'm just too lazy.  :P

Mmmhmm me gets it. you are very funny, tho

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:29:23 PM

Frankly, I don't care how young or old ya'll are. While I must admit I do wish there were some more older folks here (by older I mean my age-Matt's age  :lol: ), I don't have a problem with having alot of young people here. Young people are TWC's future. TWC would be well advised to lend an ear to their opinions.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:31:01 PM

Gil, you are one. Quit talking down about your own kind.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:31:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:31:01 PM

Gil, you are one. Quit talking down about your own kind.  :whistling:

I am not a children. I am not an adults. I am. Me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 25, 2008, 11:32:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

not to sound rude, but what's your excuse?

i agree with gary with just about everything. i don't think someones age should hold them back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:32:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:32:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

not to sound rude, but what's your excuse?

i agree with gary with just about everything. i don't think someones age should hold them back.

Wow, that don't happen often.  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:33:40 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:32:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

not to sound rude, but what's your excuse?

How do you mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 25, 2008, 11:33:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:32:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:32:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

not to sound rude, but what's your excuse?

i agree with gary with just about everything. i don't think someones age should hold them back.

Wow, that don't happen often.  :lol: :P

you're right...

lets celebrate! viva fiesta!!

hahahaha :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:36:45 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:33:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:32:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:32:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

not to sound rude, but what's your excuse?

i agree with gary with just about everything. i don't think someones age should hold them back.

Wow, that don't happen often.  :lol: :P

you're right...

lets celebrate! viva fiesta!!

hahahaha :P

 :dance: :dance: :dance:

 :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:37:54 PM

This is getting so incredibly confusing. I MIGHT have those stomach things. ULCERS i think is called they are. Not positive. You people strewss me out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 26, 2008, 12:01:11 AM

Today Is Saturday, April 26, 2008 @ 12:00 AM EST

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 26, 2008, 12:03:26 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 12:01:11 AM

Today Is Saturday, April 26, 2008 @ 12:00 AM EST

Thank you Capitan Obvious...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 12:03:41 AM

It's still Friday here...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 12:04:15 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 26, 2008, 12:03:26 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 12:01:11 AM

Today Is Saturday, April 26, 2008 @ 12:00 AM EST

Thank you Capitan Obvious...

dont be rude

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 26, 2008, 12:05:34 AM

It's Because You Live In The Central Time Zone

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 12:06:16 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 12:05:34 AM

It's Because You Live In The Central Time Zone

Yes, aka, the best damn time zone in teh world...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 26, 2008, 12:07:24 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 12:06:16 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 12:05:34 AM

It's Because You Live In The Central Time Zone

Yes, aka, the best damn time zone in teh world...

I'm sure there will some people who will argue with that statement.  :whistling:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 12:08:48 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 26, 2008, 12:07:24 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 12:06:16 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 12:05:34 AM

It's Because You Live In The Central Time Zone

Yes, aka, the best damn time zone in teh world...

I'm sure there will some people who will argue with that statement.  :whistling:

:rofl2:

yeah, all the lousy ignorant people in the Eastern time zone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 10:11:23 AM

How come some members change their display names as soon as they join? It happens here and in TWCC and it's annoying. I don't mind if people changed their display name but right after joining? Come on!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 26, 2008, 12:21:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 10:11:23 AM

How come some members change their display names as soon as they join? It happens here and in TWCC and it's annoying. I don't mind if people changed their display name but right after joining? Come on!

its because they realize how cool our display names are, so they try to be like us.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 12:54:47 PM

Whenever I log into Youtube, it takes me directly to the uk version of the site and i cannot even log into the US version. Is anyone else getting directed to the UK Youtube as well?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 26, 2008, 01:04:56 PM

For Me, Nope

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 26, 2008, 01:27:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 12:54:47 PM

Whenever I log into Youtube, it takes me directly to the uk version of the site and i cannot even log into the US version. Is anyone else getting directed to the UK Youtube as well?

You get onto the UK website when you type "youtube.com" on the URL box? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 01:28:31 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 26, 2008, 01:27:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 12:54:47 PM

Whenever I log into Youtube, it takes me directly to the uk version of the site and i cannot even log into the US version. Is anyone else getting directed to the UK Youtube as well?

You get onto the UK website when you type "youtube.com" on the URL box? :unsure:

Exactly :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 26, 2008, 01:45:59 PM

Let's welcome our newest member, ryanmarcantonio! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 01:49:39 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 01:45:59 PM

Let's welcome our newest member, ryanmarcantonio! :welcome:

Wow for once, you didn't type capitals in the beginning of every word! :o :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 01:50:48 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 01:49:39 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 01:45:59 PM

Let's welcome our newest member, ryanmarcantonio! :welcome:

Wow for once, you didn't type capitals in the beginning of every word! :o :dance:

OMG its a medical miracle!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 26, 2008, 01:51:58 PM

That's right

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 01:53:19 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on April 26, 2008, 01:51:58 PM

That's right

Yay!! :dance: :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 26, 2008, 01:55:04 PM

I wanted to do that because so that i can make you happy

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 02:11:35 PM

Thanks.

But u rly need to stop it with the caps not just here but in the other forums too. u're only doing that because its a bad habit of yours

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:15:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:11:35 PM

Thanks.

But u rly need to stop it with the caps not just here but in the other forums too. u're only doing that because its a bad habit of yours

What about your bad habit of post whore-ism? :whistling2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 02:18:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:15:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:11:35 PM

Thanks.

But u rly need to stop it with the caps not just here but in the other forums too. u're only doing that because its a bad habit of yours

What about your bad habit of post whore-ism? :whistling2:

Speak for yourself  :rolleyes:


And speaking of the above post I have AN IDEA!!

We all will sacrifice something for a day. For example i'll go a day without posting or a week without posting in the game room.  What do you think?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 26, 2008, 02:27:39 PM

Nah, I don't like that idea.  :lol:

Welcome aboard ryanmarcantonio!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 26, 2008, 02:30:30 PM

Gary, whatever happened to that idea I suggested about the Game room a few weeks back? Have you looked into if SMF can do that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 26, 2008, 02:40:16 PM

LOL, I'm sorry Billy but your going to have to refresh my memory. I've plumb forgotten what you asked me.  :lol:  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 26, 2008, 02:42:38 PM

I've found the message your referring to. The answer is no, I have not found out yet whether that is possible. I put it off because things seem to be under control in the GR now.   :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 26, 2008, 02:49:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 12:54:47 PM

Whenever I log into Youtube, it takes me directly to the uk version of the site and i cannot even log into the US version. Is anyone else getting directed to the UK Youtube as well?

Try clicking the "Site" menu in the corner of the YouTube page, and click "Global". :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:54:59 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:18:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:15:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:11:35 PM

Thanks.

But u rly need to stop it with the caps not just here but in the other forums too. u're only doing that because its a bad habit of yours

What about your bad habit of post whore-ism? :whistling2:

Speak for yourself  :rolleyes:

How you got the room to talk about that baffles me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 02:59:12 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 26, 2008, 02:49:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 12:54:47 PM

Whenever I log into Youtube, it takes me directly to the uk version of the site and i cannot even log into the US version. Is anyone else getting directed to the UK Youtube as well?

Try clicking the "Site" menu in the corner of the YouTube page, and click "Global". :yes:

Yep it worked. Thanks. Strange that they don't have a US site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2008, 03:01:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:54:59 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:18:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:15:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:11:35 PM

Thanks.

But u rly need to stop it with the caps not just here but in the other forums too. u're only doing that because its a bad habit of yours

What about your bad habit of post whore-ism? :whistling2:

Speak for yourself  :rolleyes:

How you got the room to talk about that baffles me.

This is precisely what my conclusions were. Ya'll think I have no feelings and don't care what others say about me, well I do. And I'm gonna retaliate back instead of igoring the issue because when i ignore a post, it signals weakness to me in most cases. I only ignore it the last resort because if i keep agruing it;s going to mean a :lock: for me. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 27, 2008, 10:19:46 AM

Let's welcome our newest member, TXwxdude! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 01:26:23 PM

Your really rubbing me the wrong way.  <_<

Welcome aboard TXwxdude!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 27, 2008, 01:43:25 PM

Like to collect your favorite lf songs? Visit Unavailable Localonthe8s Music Land!!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 27, 2008, 01:54:52 PM

Made Another Version For It:

(http://www.customroadsign.com/generate.php?line1=Avaliable&line2=Local On The 8's&line3=Music Is 20 Miles&line4=Away From Here)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 27, 2008, 01:57:40 PM

Made A Weather Channel Logo With Former Slogan:

(http://www.customroadsign.com/generate.php?line1=The&line2=Weather&line3=Channel&line4=Live By It)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 27, 2008, 02:16:10 PM

Woho!

I got me self a tuna sandwich! Oh, and some channel too.... :p

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/Iboughttwc.jpg)

Oh, and on my way back from Atlanta, I decided to pop in to L.A. and saw this on my way through the town:

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/garyandvictor.jpg)

Haha :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 27, 2008, 02:56:35 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 27, 2008, 02:16:10 PM

Oh, and on my way back from Atlanta, I decided to pop in to L.A. and saw this on my way through the town:

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/garyandvictor.jpg[/url])

Haha :P

ROFL. :rofl: :lol: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 27, 2008, 03:37:19 PM

Created A PSP Store:

(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/MLB_Fan/receiptPart3.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 03:37:57 PM

ENOUGH.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 27, 2008, 03:38:29 PM

Sorry

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 03:43:38 PM

You need to just knock it off. Not sure what you're up to, but its really not rubbing me the right way at all. What I saw in the game room today is absolutley flabbergasting. You are getting wayyyyy carried away. You and Vic are in line to be the first two permanently removed from this forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 27, 2008, 03:44:48 PM

Whats with this receipt fascination? And I thought my fascination with women was bad (lol... but you guys are OUT there. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on April 27, 2008, 03:45:03 PM

I'm Gonna Take A Break From The Game Room Starting Tomorrow Until Next Sunday

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 27, 2008, 03:50:24 PM

No your not, you are taking a break from the game room as of when I told you 3 hours ago, to a week later...

Meaning if you have posted in there between 12:00PM (EST) today, and now you will have chosen to ignore the administration team, and will be silenced.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 27, 2008, 03:52:44 PM

Oooo. I like it when Kyle puts his foot down. Makes me all warm inside. :wub:



:P jk

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 27, 2008, 04:07:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on April 27, 2008, 02:16:10 PM

Woho!

I got me self a tuna sandwich! Oh, and some channel too.... :p

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/Iboughttwc.jpg[/url])

Oh, and on my way back from Atlanta, I decided to pop in to L.A. and saw this on my way through the town:

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/garyandvictor.jpg[/url])

Haha :P

Haha, me and Gary getting married. :lol: Ain't gonna happen anytime soon :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 04:55:56 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 27, 2008, 03:52:44 PM

Oooo. I like it when Kyle puts his foot down. Makes me all warm inside. :wub:



:P jk

Note to self: Never get stern with Tyler. It'll only turn him on.

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 27, 2008, 09:19:12 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LitZmskV5FI

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 27, 2008, 09:20:44 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 27, 2008, 09:19:12 PM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LitZmskV5FI[/url]

WOW! I did NOT see that coming! Ah yes, I love that song.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 27, 2008, 09:32:24 PM

Went to Kmart today and found some interesting stuff!

(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2918/generatephpshowtotal1linz5.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 09:35:07 PM

You guys just don't know how to drop something.  :bang:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 27, 2008, 09:37:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 09:35:07 PM

You guys just don't know how to drop something.  :bang:

I was just thinking that.

I ate too much, now i have a headache...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 27, 2008, 09:38:19 PM

I was browsing my NWS office website (http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/) and noticed the city identifiers on the map are missing.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 27, 2008, 09:40:58 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 27, 2008, 09:38:19 PM

I was browsing my NWS office website ([url]http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/[/url]) and noticed the city identifiers on the map are missing.  :blink:

They're there for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 27, 2008, 09:43:33 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 27, 2008, 09:40:58 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 27, 2008, 09:38:19 PM

I was browsing my NWS office website ([url]http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/[/url]) and noticed the city identifiers on the map are missing.  :blink:

They're there for me.

Not for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 27, 2008, 09:44:48 PM

Seems to be working for me now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 27, 2008, 09:54:25 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 27, 2008, 09:44:48 PM

Seems to be working for me now...

No they're not... I'm viewing the PHI/MT HOLLY NWS page and they're not there. PIT's are missing as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 27, 2008, 09:58:00 PM

I refreshed the page and they are still working for me. Same with Pittsburgh and other nearby NWS offices. Here's a screenshot of what I'm seeing (note the date and time):

(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5882/nwssiterd3.th.png) (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nwssiterd3.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 27, 2008, 10:03:22 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on April 27, 2008, 09:58:00 PM

I refreshed the page and they are still working for me. Same with Pittsburgh and other nearby NWS offices. Here's a screenshot of what I'm seeing (note the date and time):

([url]http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5882/nwssiterd3.th.png[/url]) ([url]http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nwssiterd3.png[/url])

I'm seeing the same thing. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 27, 2008, 10:21:29 PM

Well you both are WRONG.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 27, 2008, 10:25:20 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 27, 2008, 10:21:29 PM

Well you both are WRONG.

How can you tell me that what I am seeing with my own eyes is wrong? I mean Mike posted a screenshot. A freakin' screenshot. I can do the same, but I don't feel it is necessary because Mike already did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 27, 2008, 11:16:57 PM

Welcome to our newest member, abba!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 28, 2008, 11:42:47 AM

I puked my guts out at 2 AM this morning. :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 01:17:03 PM

Why do people insist on sharing this stuff with us?  :hmm:

Anyway, welcome to our newest member, junebug72!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 02:06:41 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:36:45 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:33:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 25, 2008, 11:32:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 25, 2008, 11:32:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2008, 11:30:23 PM

If the future was ready for them, then they would be adults. not sure how that works out. THEIR time will come. Im confused.;

not to sound rude, but what's your excuse?

i agree with gary with just about everything. i don't think someones age should hold them back.

Wow, that don't happen often.  :lol: :P

you're right...

lets celebrate! viva fiesta!!

hahahaha :P

 :dance: :dance: :dance:

 :rofl2: :rofl2:

Hahahaha, look at that awkward white guy trying to do a fiesta dance...so funny :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 02:07:09 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 26, 2008, 02:15:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 26, 2008, 02:11:35 PM

Thanks.

But u rly need to stop it with the caps not just here but in the other forums too. u're only doing that because its a bad habit of yours

What about your bad habit of post whore-ism? :whistling2:

Who's a whore?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2008, 04:28:55 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 27, 2008, 09:19:12 PM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LitZmskV5FI[/url]

About the song in tprifan28's video. the song "16th and Mission" by glenn Mcnulty WILL be available by the end of this year. I got an email from him saying he's working on a new CD and 16th and Mission would be on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 04:33:28 PM

We're on page 360 of this thread. Anyone think we'll hit 1000 pages by September 21st?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 06:09:50 PM

I think its entirely possible! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 06:28:43 PM

I've calculated it out... We're posting on average 2.325 pages per day here in the Front Porch.

March 20th to April 28th is 40 days, and 93 pages have elapsed since then.

93/40=2.325

There are 146 days until September 21st. If we keep posting at the current rate, we will hit 699 pages by September 21st.

2.325*146=339.45

339+360=699

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2008, 06:40:00 PM

Welcome to "Intercourse, PA" :rofl2:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercourse%2C_PA

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 06:46:50 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 06:28:43 PM

I've calculated it out... We're posting on average 2.325 pages per day here in the Front Porch.

March 20th to April 28th is 40 days, and 93 pages have elapsed since then.

93/40=2.325

There are 146 days until September 21st. If we keep posting at the current rate, we will hit 699 pages by September 21st.

2.325*146=339.45

339+360=699

During the summer though the posting rate usually skyrockets though. So that's a good ballpark figure, but it probably won't hold true.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 28, 2008, 07:03:01 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 28, 2008, 06:40:00 PM

Welcome to "Intercourse, PA" :rofl2:
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercourse%2C_PA[/url]

I was there in 2003. Quite a lame joke at this point in time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 28, 2008, 07:04:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 06:46:50 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 06:28:43 PM

I've calculated it out... We're posting on average 2.325 pages per day here in the Front Porch.

March 20th to April 28th is 40 days, and 93 pages have elapsed since then.

93/40=2.325

There are 146 days until September 21st. If we keep posting at the current rate, we will hit 699 pages by September 21st.

2.325*146=339.45

339+360=699

During the summer though the posting rate usually skyrockets though.

Gee, you'd think it would be the opposite. I would've thought that people had LIVES over the summer, spending little to no time on the computer. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2008, 07:05:25 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 28, 2008, 07:03:01 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 28, 2008, 06:40:00 PM

Welcome to "Intercourse, PA" :rofl2:
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercourse%2C_PA[/url]

I was there in 2003. Quite a lame joke at this point in time.

For real? How was it there? It's near Lancaster, PA.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 07:06:25 PM

Quote

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

has anyone been getting these constantly? i get them all too frequently, and their annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2008, 07:07:49 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 07:06:25 PM

Quote

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

has anyone been getting these constantly? i get them all too frequently, and their annoying.

Same here at least twice a day. I get the same IPB generated erroe whenever i visit TWCC too :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 07:10:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 07:06:25 PM

Quote

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

has anyone been getting these constantly? i get them all too frequently, and their annoying.

Yes. I've been getting them here and at the same time IPB Database Errors at TWCC. Must be something messed up on the server.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 28, 2008, 07:19:57 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 07:06:25 PM

has anyone been getting these constantly? i get them all too frequently, and their annoying.

I haven't. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 07:27:01 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 07:10:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 07:06:25 PM

Quote

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

has anyone been getting these constantly? i get them all too frequently, and their annoying.

Yes. I've been getting them here and at the same time IPB Database Errors at TWCC. Must be something messed up on the server.

i've yet to experience a problem on twcc, yet. hmm

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 07:39:31 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 07:27:01 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 28, 2008, 07:10:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 07:06:25 PM

Quote

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

has anyone been getting these constantly? i get them all too frequently, and their annoying.

Yes. I've been getting them here and at the same time IPB Database Errors at TWCC. Must be something messed up on the server.

i've yet to experience a problem on twcc, yet. hmm

I've noticed that it happens here and at TWCC at the exact same times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 07:41:50 PM

I've noticed that error, too.

Gary's probably gonna come screaming in saying "I've told you about this already!!" :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 08:18:13 PM

Yep I've gotten them, and yep its just some kind of problem with the server. I imagine it'll be corrected within the week.

Gil, people do have lives. In the summer they have more spare time, that's all.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 28, 2008, 08:55:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 08:18:13 PM

Gil, people do have lives.

I've yet to see that. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2008, 09:07:31 PM

yep had that minor issue a minute ago:

(http://vicb14.googlepages.com/problem.JPG)

So many users!  :o  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 09:20:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 28, 2008, 08:55:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 08:18:13 PM

Gil, people do have lives.

I've yet to see that. :P

What're you blind or something?  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 28, 2008, 09:41:05 PM

I get the error Victor posted from time to time too. Usually after a click or two on the refresh button it's back to normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 10:41:22 PM

Since when did Al get super powers?  He's not a moderator/administrator?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 28, 2008, 10:42:36 PM

That's likely just an action that the online list doesn't recognize. I've been seeing it happen there a lot lately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 10:46:06 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 10:41:22 PM

Since when did Al get super powers?  He's not a moderator/administrator?  :unsure:

i'm secretly a moderator...  :ninja:

thanks for blowing my cover, dan! :P

i wasn't even doing anything at that time. hm thats weird.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:47:20 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 10:41:22 PM

Since when did Al get super powers?  He's not a moderator/administrator?  :unsure:

If he's deleting a post, then usually it shows 'unknown action'.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 10:50:40 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:47:20 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 10:41:22 PM

Since when did Al get super powers?  He's not a moderator/administrator?  :unsure:

If he's deleting a post, then usually it shows 'unknown action'.

couldn't be. i haven't deleted a post from here today. i probably was editing a post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:53:12 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 10:50:40 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:47:20 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 10:41:22 PM

Since when did Al get super powers?  He's not a moderator/administrator?  :unsure:

If he's deleting a post, then usually it shows 'unknown action'.

couldn't be. i haven't deleted a post from here today. i probably was editing a post.

I think it shows it for editing posts as well.
I just checked the online list, and it said "Nothing, or nothing you can see". I thought that was when one of the admins was using their powers, like deleting a topic or banning a member. Here's a pic of what I'm talking about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 10:54:37 PM

FYI, my unknown action was deleting Mr. Spammer's account.

Also FYI, these spammers were humans, not bots.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 10:54:37 PM

FYI, my unknown action was deleting Mr. Spammer's account.

Also FYI, these spammers were humans, not bots.  ;)

wow. low-life (or no-life) losers, of course.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:55:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 10:54:37 PM

FYI, my unknown action was deleting Mr. Spammer's account.

Also FYI, these spammers were humans, not bots.  ;)

I know that, I was talking about Al. I've only seen admins with "Nothing, or nothing you can see"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 10:57:34 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:53:12 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 10:50:40 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:47:20 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 10:41:22 PM

Since when did Al get super powers?  He's not a moderator/administrator?  :unsure:

If he's deleting a post, then usually it shows 'unknown action'.

couldn't be. i haven't deleted a post from here today. i probably was editing a post.

I think it shows it for editing posts as well.
I just checked the online list, and it said "Nothing, or nothing you can see". I thought that was when one of the admins was using their powers, like deleting a topic or banning a member. Here's a pic of what I'm talking about.

the nothing or nothing you can see for me was the error message i got when I tired to reply in the spammer's thread...gary had deleted it before i posted in it and i got that an error message.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 10:58:06 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 10:55:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 10:54:37 PM

FYI, my unknown action was deleting Mr. Spammer's account.

Also FYI, these spammers were humans, not bots.  ;)

I know that, I was talking about Al. I've only seen admins with "Nothing, or nothing you can see"

I know. I was just letting you all know that I had deleted his account.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 11:10:54 PM

Speaking of admin privelages, is the beta tester group supposed to be allowed to reply in locked topics?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 11:13:56 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 10:46:06 PM

thanks for blowing my cover, dan! :P

That's a capital D to you...kind of like God :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2008, 11:15:02 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 28, 2008, 11:13:56 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 28, 2008, 10:46:06 PM

thanks for blowing my cover, dan! :P

That's a capital D to you...kind of like God :shades:

psht. who needs capitals. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 11:16:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 11:10:54 PM

Speaking of admin privelages, is the beta tester group supposed to be allowed to reply in locked topics?

No. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 11:17:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 28, 2008, 11:16:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on April 28, 2008, 11:10:54 PM

Speaking of admin privelages, is the beta tester group supposed to be allowed to reply in locked topics?

No. :no:

That's what I thought.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 08:31:30 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Femmimiste!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 29, 2008, 09:14:13 AM

Wow...for the first time I've seen the MSN spider!   :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 09:23:49 AM

I've seen it a few times, but yeah, it doesn't come around nearly as often as the Google and Yahoo spiders do. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 10:18:36 AM

Hmm, Kyle must be teaching again today. His IP originates from the Ottawa school board.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 29, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

wahoo. today was a late start for Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors at our school. i'm just now getting to class. though at cost...blocking schedules A & B. eh!

hahaha. today all I have from 11:30 (now) through 3:35:

Block A:
Multimedia 11:30-12:20
LUNCH      12:20-1:10
Speech     1:15-2:05
Choir        2:10-3:00
Chemistry  3:05-3:35

kinda retarded how we have 1st period, then lunch.  <_< but whatever. hahaha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 12:58:57 PM

Why did you guys have a late start?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2008, 03:27:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 08:31:30 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Femmimiste!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

I am not seeing this member's profile? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 03:41:26 PM

That's because I deleted that member about an hour ago.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2008, 03:42:28 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 03:41:26 PM

That's because I deleted that member about an hour ago.  :sunglasses:

Wow. another spammer eh? <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 03:43:21 PM

Indeed.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 29, 2008, 05:07:07 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 29, 2008, 12:58:57 PM

Why did you guys have a late start?

TAKS (Texas of Knowledge and Skills) Testing...standardized testing basically.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2008, 05:42:04 PM

Is the test easy? A lot people say Texas, Iowa and Tennessee have the some of the easiest standardized tests in the nation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 29, 2008, 06:35:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 29, 2008, 05:42:04 PM

Is the test easy? A lot people say Texas, Iowa and Tennessee have the some of the easiest standardized tests in the nation.

Probably cause they got the .... nevermind. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 29, 2008, 06:49:51 PM

The ISAT (Iowa State Acheivement Test) is rather easy.  I took that back in Elementary and Middle school.

Tila Tequila 2sday 2night :D

(yea, most here probably don't like it)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 29, 2008, 06:59:44 PM

Ahem. its ILLINOIS Standard(s?) Achievement Test. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 29, 2008, 07:31:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on April 29, 2008, 05:42:04 PM

Is the test easy? A lot people say Texas, Iowa and Tennessee have the some of the easiest standardized tests in the nation.

yeah. its very easy...though after 2009 the TAKS Test will be discontinued and end of the course exams will be replacing it...which is said to be a lot harder than the TAKS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 29, 2008, 07:40:22 PM

also - in February i upgraded and bought a new phone:

a sony ericsson W580i
(http://i30.tinypic.com/9r6d68.png)
(http://i28.tinypic.com/aeo58k.png)

they're amazing phones, but beware of the following possible problems (if you're considering):

-LCD Breaking
-Keys Cracking
- + More

just recently, my LCD on that phone broke, and it's costing me $129 to fix it. i'd recommend getting insurance.

i'm basically broke (as in out of money) now. haha eh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 29, 2008, 07:59:27 PM

On Thursday I'm going to take the science TAKS. BTW, I need 80% or higher to passed it. I don't like that passing grade. I prefer 60%. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 29, 2008, 08:13:26 PM

I took the PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, one of the hardest state-mandated tests in the nation) Science section today and yesterday. Yesterday was easy (global warming, earth, bio stuff, etc), but today had a lot of advanced chemistry, and I'm not to good there.

BTW, it's now a state law in PA that a student must score no lower than "Proficient" in Math, Writing and Reading (a science requirement law is near) to graduate. On the PSSA's, you can score the following:

Advanced
Proficient
Basic
Below Basic

Every Pennsylvania student in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 is assessed in reading and math.  Every Pennsylvania student in grades 5, 8 and 11 is assessed in writing. The 11th grade scores determines your graduation eligibility.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 29, 2008, 08:17:11 PM

In My Opinion, Learning The Subject (Like Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Some Otehr Work) Is Harder than taking a test with the things u learned.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 29, 2008, 08:17:47 PM

In the 11th grade PSSAs, I believe I got Advanced on the reading section and Proficient in math. I'm just glad I got out before the science section was added. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 29, 2008, 08:34:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 29, 2008, 08:17:47 PM

In the 11th grade PSSAs, I believe I got Advanced on the reading section and Proficient in math. I'm just glad I got out before the science section was added. :P

They added a science section to the assessment tests here too, and I actually take that portion the end of this year (10th grade).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 29, 2008, 10:22:57 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 29, 2008, 06:59:44 PM

Ahem. its ILLINOIS Standard(s?) Achievement Test. :D

Nope, I pretty sure it's Iowa.  Or maybe I took the ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills)

I can't remember

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 29, 2008, 10:28:19 PM

What's with all these damn acronyms? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on April 29, 2008, 11:03:40 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on April 29, 2008, 10:28:19 PM

What's with all these damn acronyms? :wacko:

Standardized Tests

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on April 29, 2008, 11:18:54 PM

I know that :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 07:32:35 AM

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 30, 2008, 08:35:22 AM

Not acceptable Gil. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 30, 2008, 09:00:50 AM

You needn't say anything Logica. The only reason it isn't acceptable is because posts with just a single emoticon aren't allowed. That's something for me to deal with, not you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 30, 2008, 01:37:42 PM

Lookie at the bad boy that's on its way to me right now....

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3720449&Sku=H25-2200

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 30, 2008, 01:46:44 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 30, 2008, 01:37:42 PM

Lookie at the bad boy that's on its way to me right now....

[url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3720449&Sku=H25-2200[/url]

Ohh, nice. 1680x1050 is awesome!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 04:24:40 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 30, 2008, 01:37:42 PM

Lookie at the bad boy that's on its way to me right now....

[url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3720449&Sku=H25-2200[/url]

Oooh i want it!  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 30, 2008, 05:00:29 PM

Welcome to our newest member, jaz824!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 30, 2008, 06:00:00 PM

Effin' awesome.  The HP monitor I just bought is now sold out...got it just in time!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2008, 09:08:26 AM

Welcome to our newest member, DLemay9!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 01, 2008, 03:06:59 PM

Monitor just arrived, and is now set up.  All I can say is amazing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 01, 2008, 08:38:36 PM

Grrrr!!! I don't know HOW it happened, but half of the plug of the AC adapter for my iBook, broke off inside the jack. Not only do I have virtually no backup computer,, but I have to buy a new AC adapter and DC board.  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2008, 08:40:32 PM

I've had the DC board break off on many laptops, but Ive never had the AC adapter break off inside the jack.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 01, 2008, 08:43:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2008, 08:40:32 PM

I've had the DC board break off on many laptops, but Ive never had the AC adapter break off inside the jack.  :blink:

I'm as stunned as you are. I'm kind of upset, seeing as that's my favorite computer, and none of my other computers are suited for the things I need to do. It will be out of comission for at least 2 weeks :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 01, 2008, 08:43:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 22, 2008, 11:00:56 PM

I took two years of Spanish in high school, so I speak it, albeit not too fluently. I can hold a basic conversation, so I suppose you could say I'm semi-fluent. For example (the wording, BTW will be right, but I don't know how to get Spanish symbols):

Me: Hola! Que tal?

You: Muy bien, por favor. E tu?

Me: Muy bien, por favor.

And so on and so forth. LOL, to be honest I'm surprised I've retained anything I learned in Spanish class. I always hated that class.  :lol:

Marylanders cannot speak spanish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2008, 08:44:37 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on May 01, 2008, 08:43:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 22, 2008, 11:00:56 PM

I took two years of Spanish in high school, so I speak it, albeit not too fluently. I can hold a basic conversation, so I suppose you could say I'm semi-fluent. For example (the wording, BTW will be right, but I don't know how to get Spanish symbols):

Me: Hola! Que tal?

You: Muy bien, por favor. E tu?

Me: Muy bien, por favor.

And so on and so forth. LOL, to be honest I'm surprised I've retained anything I learned in Spanish class. I always hated that class.  :lol:

Marylanders cannot speak spanish.

Pfft. I can, I just don't, and so was a little rusty.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on May 01, 2008, 09:13:06 PM

I used to know Spanish, but i forgot how to speak it after some years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2008, 09:14:44 PM

LOL I go to an advanced spanish class :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:32:10 AM

I just want to apologize real quick for what happened tonight. I went a bit overboard. However, as is always the case I did it for the site, and for you guys. I am so passionate about this site and making it the best it can be that sometimes I make some bad decisions in the interest of improving it. My heart, I think, was in the right place, I just went about things wrong. This was not personal against any of you guys (except of course Vernon, but he's been dealt with).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:39:06 AM

Let's welcome our newest member, twcfansince98!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 02, 2008, 01:08:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:32:10 AM

I just want to apologize real quick for what happened tonight. I went a bit overboard. However, as is always the case I did it for the site, and for you guys. I am so passionate about this site and making it the best it can be that sometimes I make some bad decisions in the interest of improving it. My heart, I think, was in the right place, I just went about things wrong. This was not personal against any of you guys (except of course Vernon, but he's been dealt with).

Yeah, we all know how it is.  Nothing wrong with a little passion for your members.  Just don't let TWCToday end up like Enron and TWCClasics end up like Wal-Mart :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 02, 2008, 06:27:59 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:39:06 AM

Let's welcome our newest member, twcfansince98!  B) :welcome:

Welcome! I happen to also be a member who has been a TWC fan since around 1998. B) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 09:36:43 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 02, 2008, 01:08:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:32:10 AM

I just want to apologize real quick for what happened tonight. I went a bit overboard. However, as is always the case I did it for the site, and for you guys. I am so passionate about this site and making it the best it can be that sometimes I make some bad decisions in the interest of improving it. My heart, I think, was in the right place, I just went about things wrong. This was not personal against any of you guys (except of course Vernon, but he's been dealt with).

Yeah, we all know how it is.  Nothing wrong with a little passion for your members.  Just don't let TWCToday end up like Enron and TWCClasics end up like Wal-Mart :D

I can certainly control what TWCT ends up like, but I can't do anything about TWCC. Matt, Tyler, and the TWCC members have made it quite clear what they want, and that's all there is to it.

The domain name expires in June, and I'm heavily considering not renewing. I have more important things to worry about (and consequently, spend money on) then a stupid website. I started this site for fun, and to offer a service that you guys were no longer getting. Well, here we are a year later, and I'm having no fun, and you guys have made it quite clear that your indifferent to the future of this site. Well then so am I.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2008, 10:20:46 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 02, 2008, 06:27:59 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:39:06 AM

Let's welcome our newest member, twcfansince98!  B) :welcome:

Welcome! I happen to also be a member who has been a TWC fan since around 1998. B) :P

So have I :P I remembered the XLv1 very clearly to this date

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 11:40:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 09:36:43 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 02, 2008, 01:08:24 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 12:32:10 AM

I just want to apologize real quick for what happened tonight. I went a bit overboard. However, as is always the case I did it for the site, and for you guys. I am so passionate about this site and making it the best it can be that sometimes I make some bad decisions in the interest of improving it. My heart, I think, was in the right place, I just went about things wrong. This was not personal against any of you guys (except of course Vernon, but he's been dealt with).

Yeah, we all know how it is.  Nothing wrong with a little passion for your members.  Just don't let TWCToday end up like Enron and TWCClasics end up like Wal-Mart :D

I can certainly control what TWCT ends up like, but I can't do anything about TWCC. Matt, Tyler, and the TWCC members have made it quite clear what they want, and that's all there is to it.

The domain name expires in June, and I'm heavily considering not renewing. I have more important things to worry about (and consequently, spend money on) then a stupid website. I started this site for fun, and to offer a service that you guys were no longer getting. Well, here we are a year later, and I'm having no fun, and you guys have made it quite clear that your indifferent to the future of this site. Well then so am I.

On second thought, the site won't be going anywhere. We're going to get through this just like we've gotten through every other obstacle.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 02, 2008, 05:21:03 PM

What is the largest capital city in the United States? I think Boston is. Am I right? Cause this my answer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2008, 06:27:59 PM

If anyone is curious, WMM supports animated icons so I might make another icon tribute soon!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 07:24:22 PM

Welcome to our newest member, woddfellow2!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on May 02, 2008, 08:11:59 PM

Welcome woodfellow2! :welcome:

This Is My 900th Post!

PS, They Let Me Post Again

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 02, 2008, 08:25:23 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

Depends.  My school only schedules the SAT on Saturdays.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2008, 08:26:23 PM

Really? That's not a good way to start off your weekend!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 08:27:43 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on May 02, 2008, 08:11:59 PM

Welcome woodfellow2! :welcome:

This Is My 900th Post!

PS, They Let Me Post Again

Pretty obvious, eh?  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 02, 2008, 08:31:22 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on May 02, 2008, 08:11:59 PM

PS, They Let Me Post Again

Thank's for letting me know, I wasn't sure about that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 08:55:43 PM

You've been doing your polls forever 4NWN. You needn't make new threads to tell us when the next one is coming.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 02, 2008, 10:19:09 PM

Random rant: Replacing the letter "s" with a "$" is retarded and extremely childish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 02, 2008, 10:30:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 02, 2008, 10:19:09 PM

Random rant: Replacing the letter "s" with a "$" is retarded and extremely childish.

I agree.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 02, 2008, 11:34:40 PM

I'm not one for that kinda stuff either. Just use normal letters!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 03, 2008, 04:59:41 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

  nope saturday may 6th which is today :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on May 03, 2008, 08:47:03 AM

I can't use WMM anymore. Every time I try to load it, it always says that "WMM Encountered A Problem And Needs To Close."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 03, 2008, 09:26:45 AM

A simple reinstall will solve that problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on May 03, 2008, 12:22:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 03, 2008, 09:26:45 AM

A simple reinstall will solve that problem.

Like Re-Install or Microsoft Update? I've tried doing alot of stuff and nothing works.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 03, 2008, 12:23:19 PM

Reinstall WMM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on May 03, 2008, 12:23:52 PM

Ok, Thx for the help.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 12:27:47 PM

Quote from: alex on May 03, 2008, 04:59:41 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

  nope saturday may 6th which is today :(

umm.. it's May 3rd :P :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 03, 2008, 01:41:38 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 12:27:47 PM

Quote from: alex on May 03, 2008, 04:59:41 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

  nope saturday may 6th which is today :(

umm.. it's May 3rd :P :P

i was not fully awake  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 02:04:04 PM

Quote from: alex on May 03, 2008, 01:41:38 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 12:27:47 PM

Quote from: alex on May 03, 2008, 04:59:41 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

  nope saturday may 6th which is today :(

umm.. it's May 3rd :P :P

i was not fully awake  :rolleyes:

Do NOT get an attitude with me.  How was I supposed to know you were not fully awake?   <_<

uggh. :footinmouth:
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anyways.   I think i might have pink eye.  I havn't had pink eye in some time.  I used to get it all of the time when I was little.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 03, 2008, 02:58:19 PM

Allergies are often mistaken for pink eye. Just an FYI. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 03, 2008, 03:29:50 PM

I don';t see how. Pink eye is far more severe than allergies. With pink eye your eyes get caked with crust and get to the point where they stick shut and you have to use a warm compress to get them open. I imagine its possible the most severe allergies can get like that, but more often than not they don't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 03:32:16 PM

Right.  Pink I is serious.  But, I think something got into my eye, which turned it pink.  It's still pink, but it's much better.  So, maybe I don't have pink eye.  I sure hope not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 03, 2008, 03:32:59 PM

Yeah, if the only symptom you have is literally a pink eye, than you don't have pink eye.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 03, 2008, 03:37:57 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 02:04:04 PM

Quote from: alex on May 03, 2008, 01:41:38 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 12:27:47 PM

Quote from: alex on May 03, 2008, 04:59:41 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 02, 2008, 08:23:28 PM

Quote from: alex on May 02, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

I have to take the SAT Test Tomorrow  <_< Wish me good luck

You mean Monday, right? ;)

  nope saturday may 6th which is today :(

umm.. it's May 3rd :P :P

i was not fully awake  :rolleyes:

Do NOT get an attitude with me.  How was I supposed to know you were not fully awake?   <_<

uggh. :footinmouth:
----

anyways.   I think i might have pink eye.  I havn't had pink eye in some time.  I used to get it all of the time when I was little.

Im sorry i was not meaning to be rude  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 03:42:29 PM

:lol: yea.

Alex-- it's okay.  you can't assume people know something that you don't say (if that made sence)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 03:45:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 03, 2008, 02:58:19 PM

Allergies are often mistaken for pink eye. Just an FYI. :)

My classmate yesterday had to go home early because the school nurse thought he had pinkeye. Well it was allergies but his eyes were inflamed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 03, 2008, 03:59:36 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 03, 2008, 03:42:29 PM

:lol: yea.

Alex-- it's okay.  you can't assume people know something that you don't say (if that made sence)

ok i hope your eye gets better

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 03, 2008, 04:01:56 PM

I hate the crusties. They make me feel frustrated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 03, 2008, 04:36:55 PM

Yay...  :happy:

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7604/installpewm3.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 04:41:41 PM

Cool! But some people say Premiere Elements is harder than After Effects to emulate in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 03, 2008, 04:48:22 PM

What is Premiere Elements

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on May 03, 2008, 04:49:53 PM

A Program From Adobe

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 04:50:00 PM

A graphic designing program.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 03, 2008, 04:51:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 03, 2008, 04:50:00 PM

A graphic designing program.

No, you can't design graphics in it. It's like a fancier version of WMM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 04:51:58 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on May 03, 2008, 04:51:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 03, 2008, 04:50:00 PM

A graphic designing program.

No, you can't design graphics in it. It's like a fancier version of WMM.

What does PE carry that WMM doesn't have?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 03, 2008, 04:53:08 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 03, 2008, 04:51:58 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on May 03, 2008, 04:51:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 03, 2008, 04:50:00 PM

A graphic designing program.

No, you can't design graphics in it. It's like a fancier version of WMM.

What does PE carry that WMM doesn't have?

I really couldn't list everything. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 04:54:03 PM

Not everything silly! :P

Basic stuff like better transitions? animating icons?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 03, 2008, 04:54:57 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 03, 2008, 04:54:03 PM

Not everything silly! :P

Basic stuff like better transitions? animating icons?

Oh, that reminds me. Animating icons in PE is rather difficult, especially the XL icons I created. They don't animate on their own. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 04:55:29 PM

You had to paste each icon frame by frame?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 03, 2008, 04:56:06 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 03, 2008, 04:55:29 PM

You had to paste each icon frame by frame?

Yep. But in AE, it's so much easier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 03, 2008, 04:56:38 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on May 03, 2008, 04:49:53 PM

A Program From Adobe

Really? never would've guessed. Don't be as smart***...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 03, 2008, 04:56:50 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on May 03, 2008, 04:49:53 PM

A Program From Adobe

You don't say.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2008, 05:00:44 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on May 03, 2008, 04:49:53 PM

A Program From Adobe

Haha that cracked me up at first :rofl2: :lol:

I wish i could have After Effects but I imagine u need graphic designing expertise at first.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 07, 2008, 12:08:55 AM

Welcome to our newest member, NicoleWasHere!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 08, 2008, 08:47:33 AM

Welcome to our newest member, lianghanlan!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 08, 2008, 01:35:16 PM

I don't know the best place to stick this....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WaefrqYw_EI

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 08, 2008, 02:20:53 PM

That's too funny.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 08, 2008, 03:16:42 PM

Haha! Love the "Doppler, I don't even know her!" one.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 08, 2008, 04:07:07 PM

Yeah that one was great.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 09, 2008, 01:41:22 PM

Got in a bit of trouble at school today. See, we were making a music video in video production, and we used Uncle Kracker's song "Drift Away," but changed the lyrics to  "Give me the pee boys and free my soul, I wana get lost in your butt hole." LOL! Thankfully, we were just spoken to about it and had to delete the part from our video. Not much they could do, as last time I checked, "butt hole" wasn't a swear word.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 09, 2008, 01:51:21 PM

Tyler, Tyler, Tyler.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 09, 2008, 04:49:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 09, 2008, 01:51:21 PM

Tyler, Tyler, Tyler.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I second that.

In my mass media class, my teacher was showing us a bad example of this video, and the kid was making a commercial for Dr. Pepper, and what seemed to be a good commercial, turned odd when at the end he said "If you don't drink Dr. Pepper, than @#$* You" with a litle boing noise.  Simply HILARIOUS.

Also, any one watch the music video for "Shoes" on youtube.  It is HILARIOUSLY STUPID!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 10, 2008, 06:43:47 PM

Wherever my tuner gets its guide info from needs updated (more now...)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8146/guidestokeszz3.jpg

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2008, 06:44:34 PM

Bob Stokes and Kristen Dodd? Hmm....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2008, 01:21:39 PM

Is rhapsody.com working for anyone? The site won't load for me. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 11, 2008, 01:58:20 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 11, 2008, 01:21:39 PM

Is rhapsody.com working for anyone? The site won't load for me.

Works for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 11, 2008, 02:14:54 PM

Slow day here today. :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 11, 2008, 02:37:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 11, 2008, 02:14:54 PM

Slow day here today. :ermm:

It's a holiday. Every one is probably spending time with their families. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 11, 2008, 02:41:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 11, 2008, 02:37:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 11, 2008, 02:14:54 PM

Slow day here today. :ermm:

It's a holiday. Every one is probably spending time with their families. ;)

I don't consider Mother's Day to be a holiday. It's just one of those things. Like Valentines Day or Flag day or ...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 11, 2008, 03:18:28 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 11, 2008, 02:37:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 11, 2008, 02:14:54 PM

Slow day here today. :ermm:

It's a holiday. Every one is probably spending time with their families. ;)

to the Pennsylvanian: I agreed with you.
To the Illinoisan: And I disagreed with you what you post above.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2008, 03:49:34 PM

Mother's Day is just one of those invented holidays

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2008, 03:52:19 PM

I didn't think it was all that slow here today.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 11, 2008, 04:09:33 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 11, 2008, 03:49:34 PM

Mother's Day is just one of those invented holidays

All holidays are invented by someone. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2008, 04:15:36 PM

I've noticed you used the :P emoticon more than usual, Gil.. ¬_¬ :ugh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 12, 2008, 10:06:19 PM

Umm, can anyone say SLOW? Usually tere are like 30 posts a day in this thread.

My aunt has cancer. Shes getting it removed, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 12, 2008, 10:34:16 PM

I hope your aunt can fight her battle of cancer, Gil :D

My best friend and I are after the same girl...again.  I'm staying out of it this time.. :P
But I still don't understand..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 12, 2008, 11:46:05 PM

Gil, I wish your aunt all the best.

Kyle, never back out. If anything you need to make your move before he makes his. Trust me, I've learned this the hard way.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 13, 2008, 06:29:35 AM

Best of luck to your aunt, Gil. One of my teachers had cancer early this school year and it was removed successfully.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 13, 2008, 07:18:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 12, 2008, 11:46:05 PM

Gil, I wish your aunt all the best.

Kyle, never back out. If anything you need to make your move before he makes his. Trust me, I've learned this the hard way.  :twothumbs:

Tried that last time, didn't work out too well :no:  Problem is, I didn't move too fast, which is why she probably likes him.  but I'm not gonna sweat it too much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 13, 2008, 08:39:07 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 13, 2008, 07:18:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 12, 2008, 11:46:05 PM

Gil, I wish your aunt all the best.

Kyle, never back out. If anything you need to make your move before he makes his. Trust me, I've learned this the hard way.  :twothumbs:

Tried that last time, didn't work out too well :no:  Problem is, I didn't move too fast, which is why she probably likes him.  but I'm not gonna sweat it too much.

Then I have one more piece of advice.....

MOVE FAST

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2008, 03:46:19 PM

I hope your aunt makes a full recovery Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 13, 2008, 07:33:08 PM

Ugh, we had another spammer on the board. <_< But I took care of it immediately as I saw it, and I also saw that tpirfan reported the thread EXACTLY as I was taking action. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2008, 07:38:12 PM

Really? Who was it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 13, 2008, 07:47:41 PM

does it matter?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2008, 07:52:22 PM

because i was online at the time and saw no new members at the time action was taken

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 13, 2008, 07:53:48 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 13, 2008, 07:52:22 PM

because i was online at the time and saw no new members at the time action was taken

Yes, because I deleted the account. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2008, 08:05:38 PM

Wow that was swift!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 13, 2008, 08:41:57 PM

I need the power to delete accounts and posts.....seems like I always catch these idiots first.   :lol:

(kidding, of course.  Unless you're serious.  Then I am, my friend.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2008, 08:48:13 PM

I bought the WInTv HVR 950 tuner today :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 13, 2008, 08:49:15 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 13, 2008, 08:41:57 PM

I need the power to delete accounts and posts.....seems like I always catch these idiots first.   :lol:

(kidding, of course.  Unless you're serious.  Then I am, my friend.)

Maybe I should change your group name from Site Designer to Forum Cop.  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 13, 2008, 08:54:16 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 13, 2008, 08:49:15 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 13, 2008, 08:41:57 PM

I need the power to delete accounts and posts.....seems like I always catch these idiots first.   :lol:

(kidding, of course.  Unless you're serious.  Then I am, my friend.)

Maybe I should change your group name from Site Designer to Forum Cop.  :lol: :P

ROFL. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 13, 2008, 08:58:29 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 13, 2008, 08:49:15 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 13, 2008, 08:41:57 PM

I need the power to delete accounts and posts.....seems like I always catch these idiots first.   :lol:

(kidding, of course.  Unless you're serious.  Then I am, my friend.)

Maybe I should change your group name from Site Designer to Forum Cop.  :lol: :P

:stop: :club:

Try me.  Seriously.   :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2008, 09:02:22 PM

Forum Police <_<

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 13, 2008, 09:41:50 PM

If anyone should be a forum cop, it's me. I could police myself! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 13, 2008, 09:45:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 13, 2008, 08:49:15 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 13, 2008, 08:41:57 PM

I need the power to delete accounts and posts.....seems like I always catch these idiots first.   :lol:

(kidding, of course.  Unless you're serious.  Then I am, my friend.)

Maybe I should change your group name from Site Designer to Forum Cop.  :lol: :P

Don't forget the Dumbasses group like I suggested :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 15, 2008, 06:23:26 AM

It's going to be really dreary here weatherwise over the next week. Everyday calls for a chance of rain and temperatures for the most part will only be in the 60's. Seems that we're in March now rather than May. :wacko:

We're roughly half way through the month and precip totals are already about 4.3 inches, which is above the average monthly total for May. Reminds me back in 2003 and 2004 when we had a good soaking rain at least two times a week during the spring.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 15, 2008, 11:51:57 AM

That's kind of like our weather.  It's pissing me off, I want some warmth here already!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2008, 12:33:39 PM

Welcome to our newest member, DWFMan!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 15, 2008, 04:55:25 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 15, 2008, 11:51:57 AM

That's kind of like our weather.  It's pissing me off, I want some warmth here already!

I can agree with that. <_< A few weeks ago, it got past 80. Ever since, it's never gotten above 65. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 15, 2008, 05:23:39 PM

I'm not looking forward to the rain at all. It seems every Friday it rains here for us <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 15, 2008, 05:24:48 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 15, 2008, 05:23:39 PM

I'm not looking forward to the rain at all. It seems every Friday it rains here for us

I know, right? Why can't it rain during the week? I hate it when it rains during the weekend. Right now though, the weather for Saturday doesn't look bad (Mostly Sunny, low 70's).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 15, 2008, 05:27:58 PM

Same. People are off during the weekend and to spend their only time out in the rain is not very welcoming. I don't care if it rains during the weekdays since most people are at school/work at the time but this is getting outta control.

Oh my tuner is working again. I had to reset and replug the A/V cables for my Slingbox :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 15, 2008, 06:48:27 PM

Had one of those free Southern Chicken Sandwiches at McDonald's today. They are bitchin!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 15, 2008, 08:37:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 04:55:25 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 15, 2008, 11:51:57 AM

That's kind of like our weather.  It's pissing me off, I want some warmth here already!

I can agree with that. <_< A few weeks ago, it got past 80. Ever since, it's never gotten above 65. :(

You should come over here. It's boiling hot, and it isn't supposed to cool anytime soon. We're actually under a heat advisory right now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2008, 09:02:57 PM

Welcome to our newest member, kpetree10!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 09:31:33 PM

Anyone know where I can find some blank VHS tapes? I went to four places looking for them today, and found nothing.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 15, 2008, 09:43:23 PM

My house. I have a ton of blank tapes. :P

VHS had phased out pretty quickly. When I went to buy my last set two years ago, they had plenty. The best place to get them now, unfortunately, would probably be Amazon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 09:50:58 PM

Whenever I do find some, I'm going to buy a lot because I think their days are numbered.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 15, 2008, 09:57:55 PM

Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Pretty much at every store that sells that kind of stuff still sells VHS tapes. I'm not sure why you can't find them, they are still widely available.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 09:57:55 PM

Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Pretty much at every store that sells that kind of stuff still sells VHS tapes. I'm not sure why you can't find them, they are still widely available.  :unsure:

Hmm, let's see... Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Out of those Wal-Mart is really my only choice, and I went there today and they had none. We have no Target, Circuit City, or Best Buy in town, and I'm not that keen about buying stuff online just because the hassle of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 15, 2008, 10:10:17 PM

I like buying things online. It's cheaper, anyway. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 15, 2008, 10:15:08 PM

Really? I thought it would cost more with the shipping/handling fees.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 15, 2008, 10:18:48 PM

I don't buy stuff online. usually Too much shipping cost.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 15, 2008, 10:19:15 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 15, 2008, 10:15:08 PM

Really? I thought it would cost more with the shipping/handling fees.

Not if you shop around and get a good deal, which I always do. Amazon is usually a great place to shop. I'd say 90% of my personal shopping is done online, and of that, 85% is on Amazon. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 10:30:24 PM

What I don't like about online shopping is that there just seems like too much to go wrong. Like something could get lost or broken in shipping or if you have to return something, you have to ship it back. And on top of that, you have to use a credit card at most places. I'd rather pay for things with cash.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 15, 2008, 10:36:47 PM

VERY RARELY do things get damaged if bought from professional outfits such as Amazon or Buy.com. And rarely does anything go wrong either. My dad LOVES buying things on the net, and he's never had a problem.

And shipping costs are usually free if you spend over $20 or something. Shipping costs still are cheaper than paying tax at a store. Also factor in the gas it takes to get to the store and back.

In general, buying over the net is more economical and cheaper than buying it at a store.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 15, 2008, 10:39:02 PM

As with Gil, I don't recall ever having a problem with online shopping.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 15, 2008, 11:08:21 PM

(somehow, I know Gary is going to twist this post into an advertisement for TWCC :P )


For you non-TWCC members... I wanted to share the results of a recent TWCC poll concerning the watches shown on the IntelliStar's LDL (how it shows Tornado, Severe Tstm, and Hurricane watches, as well as the affected counties). This data was taken, and then forwarded to the STAR Team at their request:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 15, 2008, 11:21:17 PM

No school torommow! :dance: For me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 12:38:08 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 10:36:47 PM

Shipping costs still are cheaper than paying tax at a store. Also factor in the gas it takes to get to the store and back.

Unless you have to pay for both tax AND shipping (Tigerdirect, cough <_<)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 12:39:19 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 09:57:55 PM

Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Pretty much at every store that sells that kind of stuff still sells VHS tapes. I'm not sure why you can't find them, they are still widely available.  :unsure:

Hmm, let's see... Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Out of those Wal-Mart is really my only choice, and I went there today and they had none. We have no Target, Circuit City, or Best Buy in town, and I'm not that keen about buying stuff online just because the hassle of it.

Walgreens?  Virtually any retail store I can think of..I buy packs at a time

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 12:41:27 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 12:39:19 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 09:57:55 PM

Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Pretty much at every store that sells that kind of stuff still sells VHS tapes. I'm not sure why you can't find them, they are still widely available.  :unsure:

Hmm, let's see... Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Out of those Wal-Mart is really my only choice, and I went there today and they had none. We have no Target, Circuit City, or Best Buy in town, and I'm not that keen about buying stuff online just because the hassle of it.

Walgreens?  Virtually any retail store I can think of..I buy packs at a time

No Walgreens here either, but I hear that they might be building one.

As you might be able to tell, my town is extremely boring.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 16, 2008, 12:55:24 AM

Got any dollar stores? Dollar stores most always sell 'em.

I don't care about your post Tyler. Though I must admit I don't understand what interest you think it would be to anyone here.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 01:20:10 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 16, 2008, 12:55:24 AM

Got any dollar stores? Dollar stores most always sell 'em.

Yeah, there are a few of those around here. I'll have to check them out tomorrow. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 16, 2008, 06:30:52 AM

Wow, no Best Buys or Targets? They're everywhere here, but Walmart (which I despise) is even more common. I wish they'd put more "local" stores here. All you see here are national chains, which is likely because my area is newer than at my old place in Bensalem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 16, 2008, 07:45:20 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 12:38:08 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 10:36:47 PM

Shipping costs still are cheaper than paying tax at a store. Also factor in the gas it takes to get to the store and back.

Unless you have to pay for both tax AND shipping (Tigerdirect, cough <_<)

Don't buy from there, then. :D

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 12:41:27 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 12:39:19 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 15, 2008, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 15, 2008, 09:57:55 PM

Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Pretty much at every store that sells that kind of stuff still sells VHS tapes. I'm not sure why you can't find them, they are still widely available.  :unsure:

Hmm, let's see... Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy, Online.

Out of those Wal-Mart is really my only choice, and I went there today and they had none. We have no Target, Circuit City, or Best Buy in town, and I'm not that keen about buying stuff online just because the hassle of it.

Walgreens?  Virtually any retail store I can think of..I buy packs at a time

As you might be able to tell, my town is extremely boring.

I think "Screwed Up" would be the better way to put it. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 16, 2008, 08:54:59 AM

I think screwed up is a little harsh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 02:09:04 PM

Amish, perhaps? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 16, 2008, 05:09:18 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 16, 2008, 02:09:04 PM

Amish, perhaps? :P

YES! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 08:12:20 PM

There's a community bulletin board type of channel on the cable lineup here and they play smooth jazz songs, like those on TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 16, 2008, 08:15:06 PM

The pet store I go to plays some songs that were on TWC. In fact, last time I was there I heard Ryan Farish's "Along the Way" and some other song that sounded like Brian Hughes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2008, 08:16:06 PM

I hear TWC music often in the hospital. Whenever i'm waiting for a doctor's appointment, i would occasionally hear Norman Brown's or Dave Koz's music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 16, 2008, 08:18:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 16, 2008, 08:16:06 PM

I hear TWC music often in the hospital. Whenever i'm waiting for a doctor's appointment, i would occasionally hear Norman Brown's or Dave Koz's music.

Didn't you said you heard a song by Samuel Lincoln while you were there?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2008, 08:19:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 16, 2008, 08:18:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 16, 2008, 08:16:06 PM

I hear TWC music often in the hospital. Whenever i'm waiting for a doctor's appointment, i would occasionally hear Norman Brown's or Dave Koz's music.

Didn't you said you heard a song by Samuel Lincoln while you were there?

Yeah but it was actually "Slammin!" by Jay Soto

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 17, 2008, 10:50:07 AM

I remember seeing this at 11:57 EDT on the station ID On friday May 9th,2008  Lucky i caught this rare find  ;)
(http://b.imagehost.org/t/0835/52081.jpg) (http://b.imagehost.org/view/0835/52081.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 17, 2008, 11:29:59 AM

That is odd. It has the older logo and titlebar :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 17, 2008, 03:17:28 PM

That's interesting.  :twothumbs:

I just saw a commercial for the National Kidney Foundation and the background music in the commercial was Song For Megan by Network Music!  :o :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 17, 2008, 11:00:05 PM

Quote from: alex on May 17, 2008, 10:50:07 AM

I remember seeing this at 11:57 EDT on the station ID On friday May 9th,2008  Lucky i caught this rare find  ;)
([url]http://b.imagehost.org/t/0835/52081.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://b.imagehost.org/view/0835/52081.jpg[/url])

Yeah, I mentioned that in the general discussion topic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 17, 2008, 11:17:07 PM

Random observation:

In nearly every commercial for a prescription drug, there's always a disclaimer like "Tell your doctor if you have [insert condition] are taking [other random drugs] before taking [drug being advertised in commercial]."

My question is shouldn't your doctor already know what conditions you have and what other drugs you are on anyway? Why would you have to tell them you have high blood pressure or whatever? Shouldn't they know this stuff anyway? They're your doctor.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 18, 2008, 12:19:34 AM

or better yet, "ASK your doctor if blahblah is right for you". Shouldn't your doctor be telling YOU what to take?

Drug companies...One of America's biggest problems.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 18, 2008, 01:13:56 AM

You know what I hate? Old people boner pill commercials. Like, what the hell?! I'm tryin' to eat dinner here!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 18, 2008, 01:17:32 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 18, 2008, 01:13:56 AM

You know what I hate? Old people boner pill commercials. Like, what the hell?! I'm tryin' to eat dinner here!

YES! Disgusting.  :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2008, 10:35:55 AM

those commercials are annoying too. Like now we have to tell our doctors what medicine to take. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 18, 2008, 11:32:52 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 18, 2008, 01:13:56 AM

You know what I hate? Old people boner pill commercials. Like, what the hell?! I'm tryin' to eat dinner here!

i couldn't agree more...

call me crazy, but there might be a reason as to why old people can't sprout full erections...

sorry guys, hahaha i may have crossed the line there...

but yeah its really getting on my nerve because every channel seems to have at least one commerical about it...either that or the ever so (not) popular male enhancement.

bleh. whats this world come to?


edit: hm i guess this should have been posted in the "commercials you loathe" topic.

way to fail as an administrator, kyle!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 18, 2008, 11:41:03 AM

It's because people just won't take no for an answer. THey just have to have sex until the day they die. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 18, 2008, 10:48:59 PM

Haha - that's my plan! :P

Anyways, http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=5wRnBZYXko8 What do you think of the music?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 19, 2008, 12:46:26 AM

Ok as much has those old people boner pills bother me there are much worse commercials, the Girls gone wild ones, I mean come on! enough its a bunch of college girls lifting up their shirts and the music is just annoying.... and the commercials for those services like quest or whatever where they say "call and you be connected with hundreds of sexy singles in your area!"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 08:39:45 AM

I have our WTF moment for today....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zywL53vFq8

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 19, 2008, 10:53:59 AM

Who recorded that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 01:55:33 PM

Guy's what do you think?

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=aZm3dYYwLhU

Anyone want to take a guess what program(s) were used to make this?

I also want you to know, that the two flying pucks took like half a day to make. :P

( Sorry about the quality as I had no way of exporting it off my laptop in to WMM so I had to dub it off a VCR at home when we aired it. :P )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2008, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 08:39:45 AM

I have our WTF moment for today....

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zywL53vFq8[/url]

Nice Walker makes music? Gosh, he should submit some of them on the LF :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 19, 2008, 05:48:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 19, 2008, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 08:39:45 AM

I have our WTF moment for today....

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zywL53vFq8[/url]

Nice Walker makes music? Gosh, he should submit some of them on the LF :P

Yes, he has for some time. He's called The Weather Dude. You've never known this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2008, 05:53:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 19, 2008, 05:48:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 19, 2008, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 08:39:45 AM

I have our WTF moment for today....

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zywL53vFq8[/url]

Nice Walker makes music? Gosh, he should submit some of them on the LF :P

Yes, he has for some time. He's called The Weather Dude. You've never known this?

Nope. I'm not into TWC's OCM sTHAT much

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2008, 05:54:26 PM

I knew about that. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 07:43:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 19, 2008, 05:48:09 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 19, 2008, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 08:39:45 AM

I have our WTF moment for today....

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=-zywL53vFq8[/url]

Nice Walker makes music? Gosh, he should submit some of them on the LF :P

Yes, he has for some time. He's called The Weather Dude. You've never known this?

I new he was "The Weather Dude" but I never knew he made music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on May 19, 2008, 09:00:31 PM

A OCM making music? Hard to imagine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:05:48 PM

Why? Why should someone be limited to a profession because of another one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:07:14 PM

Fun Fact: The Front Porch has the same amount of pages, as my work extention. (375) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 19, 2008, 09:10:14 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:07:14 PM

Fun Fact: The Front Porch has the same amount of pages, as my work extention. (375) :P

Not anymore! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:13:01 PM

Oy, now I have to get it changed to 376... UGH :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:15:57 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:13:01 PM

Oy, now I have to get it changed to 376... UGH :P

Lawl!

I think im going to start a business...i've been wanting to do that for a while now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 09:17:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:15:57 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:13:01 PM

Oy, now I have to get it changed to 376... UGH :P

Lawl!

I think im going to start a business...i've been wanting to do that for a while now...

What's it going to be called? Gilcorp? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:19:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 09:17:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:15:57 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:13:01 PM

Oy, now I have to get it changed to 376... UGH :P

Lawl!

I think im going to start a business...i've been wanting to do that for a while now...

What's it going to be called? Gilcorp? :P

That is an incredibly insanely awesome idea!!!! :o :lol:

I tried searching for a company name that contains my name, but most of the goos ones were taken.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 09:23:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:19:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 09:17:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:15:57 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 09:13:01 PM

Oy, now I have to get it changed to 376... UGH :P

Lawl!

I think im going to start a business...i've been wanting to do that for a while now...

What's it going to be called? Gilcorp? :P

That is an incredibly insanely awesome idea!!!! :o :lol:

I tried searching for a company name that contains my name, but most of the goos ones were taken.

When I Google "Gilcorp" the first result (http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_f7cjsj) is from Chicago. Are you sure you haven't already started the company? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2008, 09:23:58 PM

LOL! It says it started in 1982. I was not even a thought back then. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 10:09:55 PM

Gilron.


(think Enron.........)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 10:14:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 10:09:55 PM

Gilron.

When I first read that, I saw "Giltron."  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 19, 2008, 10:27:04 PM

Welcome to our newest member, sebenste!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2008, 10:54:20 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 19, 2008, 10:14:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 19, 2008, 10:09:55 PM

Gilron.

When I first read that, I saw "Giltron."  :rofl2:

ROFL!

"Introducing the Giltron 5000! Insert a quarter, and watch a robotic Gil laugh hysterically for 20 minutes! Results may vary...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 19, 2008, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 19, 2008, 10:54:20 PM

"Introducing the Giltron 5000! Insert a quarter, and watch a robotic Gil laugh hysterically for 20 minutes! Results may vary...

:lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 19, 2008, 11:54:44 PM

Watching the late show right now... Small Town News segment is on, they are showing humorous news clippings from around the country...

Just now one of them was an advertisment for a small town store, reading:

(Some package of pop, or something)
Only $2.25 when you buy 5! (Limit 4)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 20, 2008, 12:43:56 AM

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/story.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10511306

Hahaha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 20, 2008, 05:16:23 AM

welcome to our newest member weatherchannelfan_61938 :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 20, 2008, 08:17:47 AM

Welcome aboard weatherchannelfan_61938! We're glad to have you here!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 20, 2008, 12:44:05 PM

Idiot alert...on today's Price is Right, Joesph, in the first position during the bidding rounds, bid the following amounts (in order)

420
777
1869 (overbid)
769
2,000,000
969
1868

EDIT:  A video of the bids...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUyk6DQWryk

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 20, 2008, 04:01:15 PM

Welcome to our newest member, djpyro2010!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 20, 2008, 04:29:46 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 20, 2008, 12:44:05 PM

Idiot alert...on today's Price is Right, Joesph, in the first position during the bidding rounds, bid the following amounts (in order)

420
777
1869 (overbid)
769
2,000,000
969
1868

EDIT:  A video of the bids...[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUyk6DQWryk[/url]

2,000,000? LOL. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 20, 2008, 05:21:11 PM

What was the item that he bid 2 million for?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 20, 2008, 05:34:56 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 20, 2008, 05:21:11 PM

What was the item that he bid 2 million for?

A kitchen island.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 20, 2008, 09:52:07 PM

The online list is very colorful right now.

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3888/colorfulonlinelistst1.png)

 :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 20, 2008, 10:22:09 PM

Does anyone hear find such a comment I posted on Myspace (without thinking other people could see it :doh: ) a reason for the certain girl being discussed in the comment to be mad at me? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 20, 2008, 11:19:06 PM

Well..I'm not the most experienced guy in the world when it comes to gals, but I can see where that might upset her. Girls don't mind when you tell them they've got a nice ass, just not in such a way that the whole world can see it. They also like to know that they're more to you than just a nice ass and/or face. You'd have done much better to just say she was super hot and leave it at that. That she would have liked.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 21, 2008, 08:21:26 AM

Yes, I could.  Some girls really don't appreciate that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 21, 2008, 05:42:29 PM

Welcome to our newest member, Wild Thing!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2008, 05:42:32 PM

Has anyone had the "BDA TV Monitor" icon on their desktop bar? It loads everytime i boot into Windows and its quite annoying

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2008, 07:35:38 PM

Sorry for the double post but I clicked on the WinTV2000 icon and the application doesn't load. :huh: Can someone help me?

EDIT: It's working!  :thrilled: Billy is this how your application looks like?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 22, 2008, 08:55:15 AM

Quote from: Victor on May 21, 2008, 07:35:38 PM

Sorry for the double post but I clicked on the WinTV2000 icon and the application doesn't load. :huh: Can someone help me?

EDIT: It's working!  :thrilled: Billy is this how your application looks like?

Yes, that is what the WinTV app looks like.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 11:18:46 AM

Cool. I noticed that the application fails to load when I don't have the tuner plugged in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 22, 2008, 02:34:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 22, 2008, 11:18:46 AM

Cool. I noticed that the application fails to load when I don't have the tuner plugged in.

Correct. You can't do much with the WinTV app. if there's no tuner plugged in.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 02:41:08 PM

Billy, i also need your help with a few other things:

Do you use the antenna? How many channels does the antenna signal for?

I want to use the antenna and see if comcast's channels will be scanned.

And for the antenna, does it need to be raised or can i leave the antenna's height the way it is? I'm using the antenna to see if the tuner can scan and carry TWC on cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 22, 2008, 02:58:57 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 22, 2008, 02:41:08 PM

Billy, i also need your help with a few other things:

Do you use the antenna? How many channels does the antenna signal for?

I want to use the antenna and see if comcast's channels will be scanned.

And for the antenna, does it need to be raised or can i leave the antenna's height the way it is? I'm using the antenna to see if the tuner can scan and carry TWC on cable.

1. Occasionally. I get about three channels OTA, but that's because I'm in the middle of nowhere.

2. No, you're not going to get any cable channels with an antenna, so don't even try. It's not going to work. :lol:

3. Sure, raise it, it may increase the number of OTA channels you can pick up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 03:00:34 PM

So how do you get your cable channels? Do you hook the tuner to the cable box?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 22, 2008, 03:24:40 PM

Has Anybody played GTA IV ?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 22, 2008, 05:34:15 PM

My old digital camera broke, so today, my parents bought me a new one (because it couldn't be repaired)! :dance:

I'm also going on a school field trip to New Orleans tomorrow, so I'll definitely make good use of my new camera! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 22, 2008, 05:35:29 PM

But first you'll post us a mug shot. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 22, 2008, 05:45:32 PM

Well, I got my ACT scores back.  I am very pleased with what I got, but not 100% greatful of it.  I will re-take it June 14th, for either $45 or $75 dollars (whichever it costs, I forgot).  But, I did get above average..so that's good i guess.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2008, 05:52:36 PM

Last Monday was my science/biology exam. I only knew like three answers on it, so there's no doubt I failed it. These exams are new this year, so they'll likely not get this year's sophomores (or whoever is taking biology) credit for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 06:05:25 PM

i am failing math. i dont get the algebra they teach us

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2008, 06:34:51 PM

I've got all A's so far this marking period except an 87% in math. Even my English grade (which is usually the lowest out of all grades) is an A right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 06:41:24 PM

we're reading romeo and juliet for english

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 22, 2008, 07:07:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 22, 2008, 06:41:24 PM

we're reading romeo and juliet for english

LOL!! Same here. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 22, 2008, 07:38:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 22, 2008, 03:00:34 PM

So how do you get your cable channels? Do you hook the tuner to the cable box?

Yeah, or directly from the wall jack. Did you actually think you could get cable channels over the air?  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 07:49:35 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on May 22, 2008, 07:07:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 22, 2008, 06:41:24 PM

we're reading romeo and juliet for english

LOL!! Same here. :blink:

I KNEW IT!! :D

I like it. Very romatnic story.


yea billy i actually did believe so

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 22, 2008, 08:08:27 PM

I can't stand reading, especially plays, and Shakepeare.  No thank you  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 22, 2008, 08:08:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 22, 2008, 08:08:27 PM

I can't stand reading, especially plays, and Shakepeare.  No thank you  :)

I hear ya on that one. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2008, 08:20:55 PM

Reading the Crucible here. A common book people read during their 10th grade year. We were actually acting and had costumes on. My English room has a little "stage" built in to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 22, 2008, 08:55:43 PM

For some reason my VCR remote can control my TV's volume.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2008, 09:28:33 PM

Has anyone seen a rainbow this bright before? This is the brightest biggest one I've seen! :o

These were taken by me about two hours ago.

WARNING: large resolution

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2008, 09:53:36 PM

I connect the cable line from my coaxial jack (which goes to the receiver) to the tuner. Nothing happened. Am I supposed to configure something before video gets shown?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 22, 2008, 10:43:15 PM

I read Romeo and Juliet in 9th grade and Julius Cesaer in 10th. I'm not crazy about either, but both were pretty interesting, IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 22, 2008, 11:17:13 PM

I have read so many books in my HS career that I can't remember all of them. The last one we had was Frankenstein for British Literature, I didn't read one page  :o :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 23, 2008, 10:39:36 AM

Ugh, it's so difficult to breathe outside because of all the smoke from the nearby fire. :pinch: The marine layer doesn't help either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 23, 2008, 12:57:46 PM

It's going to be a very good day.

Just got our grill cleaned, a new gas tank, and some new coals...and bought some Johnsonville bratwurst.  Gonna be eatin' good tonight!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 01:53:56 PM

My receiver has "Out to TV", "S-Video Out" and "Satellite TV In" ports. Which one do I connect the coxial into?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 23, 2008, 03:00:17 PM

The weather couldn't get better here. Sunny and 70°! B)

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 01:53:56 PM

My receiver has "Out to TV", "S-Video Out" and "Satellite TV In" ports. Which one do I connect the coxial into?

Out to TV i think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 03:49:05 PM

Thanks for the help.

I connected it to my tuner. How do I get Channel 3 set in my tuner application?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 03:51:54 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 03:49:05 PM

Thanks for the help.

I connected it to my tuner. How do I get Channel 3 set in my tuner application?

Open up WinTV and either type in "03" or hit the channel up or down buttons until you get there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 03:58:43 PM

The thing is the cable i'm using is straight from the wall. I'm connecting that cable to my tuner. Otherwise that cable is screwed to the receiver. I'm connecting it to to the tuner but nothing is playing. (this will work too?)

I went to Menu/Suite Manager/Sources.

Would DirecTV pop up and when i click on it will it show the channel currently on my receiver?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 23, 2008, 04:13:37 PM

Okay, this is now making a little bit of sense.

You cannot get a signal directly from your dish to your tuner.  It needs to be run through the box first.  Use the out to TV connection to connect your tuner box (from DirecTv) to your tuner.  The tuner will need to be set on channel 3, and you will change the channel with the tuner box (from DirecTv).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 04:14:57 PM

What cable will I need then? I tried my coaxial cable and it doesn't fit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 23, 2008, 04:16:52 PM

Got a digital camera?  Take a pic of the BACK of the DirecTv box and your tuner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 04:30:47 PM

I'm don't have a camera. I have a camcorder but don't know how to transfer pics from it.

There are two areas in the back of the receiver that matches ya'lls description, "Out to TV" and "S-Video Out".

The s-video out is a large circle while the "Out to TV" has the same exact round end as the tuner. My coaxial doesn't fit into the tuner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 23, 2008, 04:31:45 PM

A coax cable should fit in the tuner....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 04:35:19 PM

My coax cable is a Coaxial Cable 3C-2V.

I wanted to record from the tuner a few LF's, TPIR opener, WCAU 10 Opener and a small segment on WPVI on the weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 04:37:41 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 23, 2008, 04:31:45 PM

A coax cable should fit in the tuner....

And it does. I have the exact same tuner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 04:40:01 PM

But the coax is a bit big for the tuner and receiver's outputs. I just simply "plug" the cable into both the tuner and the receiver.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 04:49:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 04:40:01 PM

But the coax is a bit big for the tuner and receiver's outputs. I just simply "plug" the cable into both the tuner and the receiver.

You might have a CB antenna cable, and not a coaxial cable :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 04:51:08 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 04:49:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 04:40:01 PM

But the coax is a bit big for the tuner and receiver's outputs. I just simply "plug" the cable into both the tuner and the receiver.

You might have a CB antenna cable, and not a coaxial cable :P

:huh:

No it's a coax 3C-2V like i said.

WOuld giving the dimensions help?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 05:09:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 04:51:08 PM

No it's a coax 3C-2V like i said.

WOuld giving the dimensions help?

2V?! My coax cables support up to 70v :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 05:16:03 PM

Anyone else notice Tylers profile box?

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/news_11_tyler.jpg)

Last time I checked, the verb "to can" isn't use in a method of relying on news coverage. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 05:21:31 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 05:16:03 PM

Anyone else notice Tylers profile box?

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/news_11_tyler.jpg[/url])

Last time I checked, the verb "to can" isn't use in a method of relying on news coverage. :P

I don't see anything about "to can." I see a "you can," but no "to can."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 23, 2008, 05:22:16 PM

Ugh, he's putting it in verb terms. to "can". "to can". Same diff...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 05:29:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 23, 2008, 05:22:16 PM

Ugh, he's putting it in verb terms. to "can". "to can". Same diff...

Gilbot's right... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 05:32:11 PM

"To can" or toucan?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c0/FrootLoops.png)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 05:33:26 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 05:09:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 04:51:08 PM

No it's a coax 3C-2V like i said.

WOuld giving the dimensions help?

2V?! My coax cables support up to 70v :P

Is that bad?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 23, 2008, 05:40:32 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 05:29:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 23, 2008, 05:22:16 PM

Ugh, he's putting it in verb terms. to "can". "to can". Same diff...

Gilbot's right... :P

Lmao Gilbot. That's a new one. I like it. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 06:11:22 PM

Ok i connected the tuner wiht my coaxial cable into the "Out to TV" port.

There's nothing in the application. just a black screen and no channel number

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 06:31:22 PM

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/totaltime101010.jpg)
Woho!

10 - 10 - 10!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 23, 2008, 06:47:00 PM

has anyone seen Rent, the musical?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 06:48:48 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 23, 2008, 06:47:00 PM

has anyone seen Rent, the musical?

We watched part of the movie in my music class last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 23, 2008, 06:51:04 PM

i've never seen it, but it def. sounds like an awesome musical...at our choir concert we sang "Will I" and "Seasons of Love"

will i, imo is a pretty sad song.

for anyone interested in watching/listening:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2FKJhKwDaTQ

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2008, 06:53:07 PM

I remembered last year I was like the only boy in my choir. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 23, 2008, 07:22:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 06:31:22 PM

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/totaltime101010.jpg[/url])
Woho!

10 - 10 - 10!

Reminds me of those 10-10 services you used to see commercials for on TV.

Whatever happened to those?  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 07:35:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 23, 2008, 07:22:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 06:31:22 PM

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/totaltime101010.jpg[/url])
Woho!

10 - 10 - 10!

Reminds me of those 10-10 services you used to see commercials for on TV.

Whatever happened to those?  :P

Heh, I remember those. Like 10-10-321 and the numerous others.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 23, 2008, 07:39:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 23, 2008, 07:35:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 23, 2008, 07:22:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on May 23, 2008, 06:31:22 PM

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/totaltime101010.jpg[/url])
Woho!

10 - 10 - 10!

Reminds me of those 10-10 services you used to see commercials for on TV.

Whatever happened to those?  :P

Heh, I remember those. Like 10-10-321 and the numerous others.

I always liked the 10-10-220 spots.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2008, 10:44:35 AM

I've connected the coaxial  to the S-Video Out and "Out to TV" and I'm not getting anything.

I guess I'll purchase an A/V breakout cable then. An A/V Breakout would work as well, right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 24, 2008, 12:53:52 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 23, 2008, 06:53:07 PM

I remembered last year I was like the only boy in my choir. :P

now see here, sometimes that would be a good thing...you're basically surrounded by the ladies :whistling: :P, who adore the only male (or should) in choir. in my choir, we have about 9 guys...5 basses, 4 tenors. i would be a bass, technically a baritone, but i've been placed in the bass section and apparently i'll be a solid bass I (one) next year. one of my buds chase, is bass II, and has a pretty awesome voice, but kinda creepy because he can hit low notes a normal person couldn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2008, 01:13:40 PM

I was both. I could be an alto and bass since my voice fluctuates.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on May 25, 2008, 09:19:59 AM

Lobo70, welcome to TWC Today! :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 25, 2008, 09:54:57 AM

Roland, your the only one who continually insists on doing my job. This is my board, and its my job to welcome new members not yours. Please let me do my job in peace. Thank you.


Welcome aboard Lobo70!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 25, 2008, 11:56:21 AM

What's wrong with someone else welcoming somone to the board? :unsure:  I don't quite get that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 25, 2008, 11:58:53 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 25, 2008, 11:56:21 AM

What's wrong with someone else welcoming somone to the board? :unsure:  I don't quite get that.

I've got a better one for ya-what does a welcome mean coming from a peer as opposed to an admin? Nothing, or at least not as much. Its my opinion that its the admin's place to welcome his new members, not his members.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 25, 2008, 12:10:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 25, 2008, 11:58:53 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 25, 2008, 11:56:21 AM

What's wrong with someone else welcoming somone to the board? :unsure:  I don't quite get that.

I've got a better one for ya-what does a welcome mean coming from a peer as opposed to an admin? Nothing, or at least not as much. Its my opinion that its the admin's place to welcome his new members, not his members.

Okay..gotcha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 01:08:22 PM

There's a problem with my computer.

Usually the text is thin and small but when I booted my computer today, the text of various sites including TWCToday is enlarged and bold.

How can I fix this so the text returns to the normal state?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 02:30:16 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 01:08:22 PM

There's a problem with my computer.

Usually the text is thin and small but when I booted my computer today, the text of various sites including TWCToday is enlarged and bold.

How can I fix this so the text returns to the normal state?

What browser (and version) are you using?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 03:45:40 PM

IE7

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 25, 2008, 04:16:26 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 03:45:40 PM

IE7

Well there's yer problem. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 04:23:32 PM

but i cannot switch to another browser now!

PLZ HELP! How can i change the text size so it returns to normal?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 04:30:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 03:45:40 PM

IE7

OK, go to the "View" menu, point to "Text Size" and then click "Medium". That should solve your problem. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 04:32:15 PM

It's not working. The tabs get jumbled up :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 04:37:21 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 04:32:15 PM

It's not working. The tabs get jumbled up :(

I don't know what to tell you then. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 04:41:07 PM

I changed the text size but it's too small. It's not the size that's normally on my PC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 04:43:11 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 04:41:07 PM

I changed the text size but it's too small. It's not the size that's normally on my PC.

Could you screenshot it for me please?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 04:48:41 PM

currently:

(http://vicb14.googlepages.com/2nteayguys2.JPG)

Go to my profile and look at my attachments from april titled "many.jpg". u should find th eolder one

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 04:50:41 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 04:48:41 PM

currently:

([url]http://vicb14.googlepages.com/2nteayguys2.JPG[/url])

Go to my profile and look at my attachments from april titled "many.jpg". u should find th eolder one

That's what it looks like when your text setting is set to "Larger". Set it to "Medium" like I said before, and it should look normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 04:53:18 PM

It looks difrent but it's better than nothing. thanks fir the help :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 04:54:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 04:53:18 PM

It looks difrent but it's better than nothing. thanks fir the help :D

Probably because you got used the larger fonts. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 04:59:58 PM

I guess <_<

Stephen, if u dont mind me aski why is ur username in YT "TWCFan2006"?

It's 2008, dude :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 05:06:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 04:59:58 PM

I guess <_<

Stephen, if u dont mind me aski why is ur username in YT "TWCFan2006"?

It's 2008, dude :)

Because I signed up for YouTube in 2006, and AFAIK you cannot change your YouTube username. I also didn't want to sign up another account, because I want to keep all my videos in one single location. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 05:10:36 PM

Why won't they let us change our usernames?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 25, 2008, 05:14:04 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 05:10:36 PM

Why won't they let us change our usernames?

I don't know. I'm not the owner of YouTube, you know. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 05:14:48 PM

I know, but don't you think Youtube should let us change our usernames?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 25, 2008, 05:28:13 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 05:14:48 PM

I know, but don't you think Youtube should let us change our usernames?

No. Think of all the confusion it would cause. People would abuse the heck of of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 25, 2008, 07:40:45 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 25, 2008, 05:28:13 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 05:14:48 PM

I know, but don't you think Youtube should let us change our usernames?

No. Think of all the confusion it would cause. People would abuse the heck of of it.

Definitely.

The best thing to do is to chose a username that you really like and make sure that you're ok with keeping that username forever, BEFORE you register

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 10:16:23 PM

Has anyone had something called "BDA TV Monitor"? It's an icon that loads in the lower taskbar.

How can i prevent Windows from loading it at startup? It's annoying. It's titled as HCWemmon.exe

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 25, 2008, 10:33:52 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 25, 2008, 10:16:23 PM

Has anyone had something called "BDA TV Monitor"? It's an icon that loads in the lower taskbar.

How can i prevent Windows from loading it at startup? It's annoying. It's titled as HCWemmon.exe

Yeah, it is associated with the WinTV application. I really don't find it to be an issue; I just ignore it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2008, 11:05:27 PM

But everytime i start it up, it says "HCWemmon would like to load.".

I'll post a screenshot if that helps

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 26, 2008, 01:56:41 PM

come wednesday...it'll be the unofficial start of summer for me.

i'm curious how next year (my senior year) will turn out without my senior friends this year. eh. graduation is june 6th or 4th, so i guess i have a some time, including summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 26, 2008, 01:59:57 PM

i heard ur senior year is always the best

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 26, 2008, 02:02:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 26, 2008, 01:59:57 PM

i heard ur senior year is always the best

they also said it's a year in which you relax, and do nothing...WRONG.

i expected to have at least one period off next year, and i don't. my schedule is booked for next year.

but yes, your freshmen year AND your senior year are suppose to be the best years.

i guess i'll find out soon enough.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 26, 2008, 02:09:10 PM

/me has 6 days of school left. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 26, 2008, 02:11:24 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 26, 2008, 02:02:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 26, 2008, 01:59:57 PM

i heard ur senior year is always the best

they also said it's a year in which you relax, and do nothing...WRONG.

i expected to have at least one period off next year, and i don't. my schedule is booked for next year.

but yes, your freshmen year AND your senior year are suppose to be the best years.

i guess i'll find out soon enough.

rly? my freshman year is packed with classes

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 26, 2008, 06:38:04 PM

My freshman year was probably the worst year I've had of high school yet.  Sophomore year was the best.  This year was good, except all this college/ACT stuff.  and work.  ehh.

Next year will probably be the best.

I have 7 days of school left.  But, Yearbooks go out this Thursday, so... many teachers just let us sign yearbooks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 26, 2008, 07:56:29 PM

Right now, I has 3 days left for school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 26, 2008, 07:58:27 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on May 26, 2008, 07:56:29 PM

Right now, I has 3 days left for school.

You "has" 3 days left for school? :blink: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 26, 2008, 08:24:28 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 26, 2008, 07:58:27 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on May 26, 2008, 07:56:29 PM

Right now, I has 3 days left for school.

You "has" 3 days left for school? :blink: :P

With grammar like that, it looks like you'll be needing a lot more than three days of school. :P :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 26, 2008, 08:26:04 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 26, 2008, 07:58:27 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on May 26, 2008, 07:56:29 PM

Right now, I has 3 days left for school.

You "has" 3 days left for school? :blink: :P

Ahhhhh. American education at its best. :) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 26, 2008, 08:34:27 PM

You guys get out of school really early. I still have 14 days left. Judging from the calendar, school will likely start September 3 next year, the earliest in awhile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 26, 2008, 08:45:42 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 26, 2008, 08:34:27 PM

You guys get out of school really early. I still have 14 days left. Judging from the calendar, school will likely start September 3 next year, the earliest in awhile.

September 3, early? School starts in late August in these parts.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 26, 2008, 08:50:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 26, 2008, 08:45:42 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 26, 2008, 08:34:27 PM

You guys get out of school really early. I still have 14 days left. Judging from the calendar, school will likely start September 3 next year, the earliest in awhile.

September 3, early? School starts in late August in these parts.  :o

Same here. We always started the last week of August.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 26, 2008, 08:52:51 PM

i have school on september 1

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 26, 2008, 09:05:58 PM

9 days left here (June 6th is the final day), and we start back up on August 25th (tentative calendar). Two calendars were produced this year in case a pending bill in the PA Senate passes, which calls for all schools to start after Labor Day, though it's unknown if this will pass, and if it does, it will affect the upcoming school year for all PA districts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 26, 2008, 09:22:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 26, 2008, 08:45:42 PM

September 3, early? School starts in late August in these parts.  :o

I've always started school two days after Labor Day since I moved here in 2005.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 28, 2008, 07:57:14 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Mr.EternalChampion!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 28, 2008, 05:24:53 PM

two words: IT'S OVER!

today was the unofficial end of the school year.

i say unofficial because finals begin tomorrow through next tuesday, and the schedule is revised to the following:

First Final - 8:00AM-10:00AM (Thursday-Tuesday)
Lunch - 10:00AM-1:00PM (Thursday-Monday)
Second Final - 1:00PM-3:00PM (Thursday-Monday)

of course the weekend we have no school, tuesday we only have on AM final, and then the summer begins.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 28, 2008, 06:18:08 PM

I have 4 days left of school. (School days, that is, not including weekends)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 28, 2008, 06:22:11 PM

I have 2 days left. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 28, 2008, 06:25:59 PM

I have -19 days left. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 28, 2008, 08:09:10 PM

(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3029/newyoutubeplayerxo3.png)

Anyone notice that YouTube's video player has just changed?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on May 28, 2008, 08:10:21 PM

Yes, a long time ago

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 28, 2008, 08:12:44 PM

Really? It's the same for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 28, 2008, 08:18:15 PM

It's changed for me as well. :yes:

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on May 28, 2008, 08:10:21 PM

Yes, a long time ago

What do you mean? The YouTube player just changed today. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 28, 2008, 08:33:38 PM

I only has one days left till I became a middle schooler. :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on May 28, 2008, 08:39:07 PM

Yeah, but @ the bottom of the video player said that if you can test the youtube player beta

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 28, 2008, 08:40:14 PM

I see that its a LITTLE different, but not substantially, it doesn't seem.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 28, 2008, 08:52:34 PM

Yeah, that version has been in beta for a while now, and I've been using it since then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 28, 2008, 08:56:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 28, 2008, 08:52:34 PM

Yeah, that version has been in beta for a while now, and I've been using it since then.

same here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 28, 2008, 09:10:07 PM

I really don't like the new player. Is there any way to get the old one back?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 28, 2008, 09:11:37 PM

I don't like it either. is too bright!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 28, 2008, 09:19:32 PM

I don't get it. I see virtually no difference between the new one in Beanboy's pic and the old one, other than maybe a very SLIGHT change. Seriously guys, what's the difference? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 28, 2008, 09:27:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 28, 2008, 09:19:32 PM

I don't get it. I see virtually no difference between the new one in Beanboy's pic and the old one, other than maybe a very SLIGHT change. Seriously guys, what's the difference? :unsure:

Compare these two and you'll see the difference.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/14/Guitar_youtube.jpg) (http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3029/newyoutubeplayerxo3.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 28, 2008, 10:29:20 PM

Like I said, there's a difference but its not substantial.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 28, 2008, 10:32:11 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 28, 2008, 10:29:20 PM

Like I said, there's a difference but its not substantial.

Precisely. Nothing to even give a second thought over (at least, IMO).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 29, 2008, 06:12:50 AM

Looks completely different to me. I guess I'm weird, then. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 29, 2008, 07:19:45 AM

Yea, I can't tell either :P

I have 5 days of school left (including today.)  Finals are June 4th (for seniors), June 5th, 6th, and 9th for 9, 10, 11 and 12 (except the seniors last final is on June 6th...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 29, 2008, 07:50:32 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 29, 2008, 06:12:50 AM

Looks completely different to me. I guess I'm weird, then. :P

We know that.  :P

Don't worry though, we won't tell anyone.  :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 29, 2008, 05:00:23 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on May 28, 2008, 08:33:38 PM

I only has one days left till I became a middle schooler. :thrilled:

I already finish school. and good news: I pass to 6th grade!! :dance: Now I need a BIG break...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 29, 2008, 05:16:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 29, 2008, 07:50:32 AM

Quote from: Stephen on May 29, 2008, 06:12:50 AM

Looks completely different to me. I guess I'm weird, then. :P

We know that.  :P

Don't worry though, we won't tell anyone.  :rofl2: :P

Who's there to tell? Everyone already knows. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 29, 2008, 06:35:51 PM

Is anyone able to view Youtube? I can't log into the site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 29, 2008, 06:44:39 PM

Quote from: Victor on May 29, 2008, 06:35:51 PM

Is anyone able to view Youtube? I can't log into the site.

I can, but it says they're preforming site maintenance. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 29, 2008, 06:53:08 PM

Perfect timing. As soon as i log in there i get this issue... <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 29, 2008, 08:43:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 29, 2008, 07:50:32 AM

We know that.  :P

Don't worry though, we won't tell anyone.  :rofl2: :P

Quote from: Gil on May 29, 2008, 05:16:06 PM

Who's there to tell? Everyone already knows. :rofl2:

Gee thanks guys. :whistling: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 29, 2008, 08:49:47 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 29, 2008, 08:43:26 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 29, 2008, 07:50:32 AM

We know that.  :P

Don't worry though, we won't tell anyone.  :rofl2: :P

Quote from: Gil on May 29, 2008, 05:16:06 PM

Who's there to tell? Everyone already knows. :rofl2:

Gee thanks guys. :whistling: :P

Hey, that's what friends are for!  :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on May 29, 2008, 11:10:05 PM

Can someone get rid of my hiccups, please?   <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 30, 2008, 12:26:28 AM

Quote from: NicoleWasHere on May 29, 2008, 11:10:05 PM

Can someone get rid of my hiccups, please?   <_<

Hold your breath while standing on your head.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 30, 2008, 11:52:58 AM

My summer break has officially begun. :thrilled: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 30, 2008, 12:00:58 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 30, 2008, 11:52:58 AM

My summer break has officially begun. :thrilled: :dance:

Me too, but it's was yetsday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 30, 2008, 12:11:18 PM

Quote from: anthony97 on May 30, 2008, 12:00:58 PM

Me too, but it's was yetsday.

Yetsday? When was that? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 30, 2008, 12:12:57 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 30, 2008, 11:52:58 AM

My summer break has officially begun. :thrilled: :dance:

 :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on May 30, 2008, 01:05:19 PM

Would this song make a perfect fit in any of the new playlists coming up?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJHCtBbdU2I

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 30, 2008, 01:27:44 PM

Welcome to our newest member, bjbarnettmusic. :welcome: It's good to has another member from Arkansas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 30, 2008, 01:28:17 PM

Welcome bjbarnettmusic! If you don't mind me asking, are you a TWC musician?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on May 30, 2008, 01:42:54 PM

Umm, isn't bjbarnett a spammer?  Refer to this (http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8600&view=findpost&p=144922)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 30, 2008, 01:44:43 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on May 30, 2008, 01:42:54 PM

Umm, isn't bjbarnett a spammer?  Refer to this ([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8600&view=findpost&p=144922[/url])

Not exactly a spammer, but he's the guy that left nasty comments to several users. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 30, 2008, 01:48:02 PM

Enough. You know my policy fellows. Everyone gets a chance here. I've been made aware of the issue, so you needn't say anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 31, 2008, 10:56:45 AM

I'm under a tornado watch right now! :o

Today's weather should be interesting...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2008, 10:59:39 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 31, 2008, 10:56:45 AM

I'm under a tornado watch right now! :o

Today's weather should be interesting...

So are we! Supercells may be developing in our area today. I will be home alone so i'm scared.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 31, 2008, 11:06:51 AM

There's pretty heavy rain and thunderstorms over the Lancaster/York area right now, and they'll be heading here. I'll get my camera ready...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 31, 2008, 11:14:28 AM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IL6R2uEMTdM

From last night's Spelling Bee.  Absolutely classic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2008, 11:14:35 AM

I wish I could get an intellistar clip of the tornado warning scroll but it's not possible since my neightbors upgraded to Dish Network :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2008, 11:19:35 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 31, 2008, 11:14:28 AM

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=IL6R2uEMTdM[/url]

From last night's Spelling Bee.  Absolutely classic.

I saw that last night live! Hilarious!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 31, 2008, 01:20:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 31, 2008, 11:06:51 AM

There's pretty heavy rain and thunderstorms over the Lancaster/York area right now, and they'll be heading here. I'll get my camera ready...

Tell me about it. I got soaked out at work this morning.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 31, 2008, 03:07:08 PM

I drove on the highways for the first time with my driving instructor today. Much better than I thought it would be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 04:41:42 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 31, 2008, 03:07:08 PM

I drove on the highways for the first time with my driving instructor today. Much better than I thought it would be.

There's nothing to it. I could never understand why its so hard to do for some people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 31, 2008, 06:21:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 04:41:42 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 31, 2008, 03:07:08 PM

I drove on the highways for the first time with my driving instructor today. Much better than I thought it would be.

There's nothing to it. I could never understand why its so hard to do for some people.

The hardest part to it would have to be merging into traffic, but that's not too difficult. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 09:00:39 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 31, 2008, 06:21:30 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 04:41:42 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on May 31, 2008, 03:07:08 PM

I drove on the highways for the first time with my driving instructor today. Much better than I thought it would be.

There's nothing to it. I could never understand why its so hard to do for some people.

The hardest part to it would have to be merging into traffic, but that's not too difficult. :yes:

That is true. Merging can be very dangerous, but as you said it isn't extremely difficult.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 31, 2008, 10:32:12 PM

Makes you wonder how some people can be terrible drivers... <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 10:38:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 31, 2008, 10:32:12 PM

Makes you wonder how some people can be terrible drivers... <_<

Not really. It's really no wonder, considering most people are as dumb as the day is long. Make a bunch of dumb people do a semi difficult rask, and it spells trouble.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 31, 2008, 10:40:38 PM

...and also adding distractions such as cell phones and food items certainly doesnt help either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 10:41:57 PM

Speaking of cell phones, I was driving behind an SUV the other day and kid you not the damn thing was weaving clear from one side of the road to the other. The driver? Engrossed in a conversation on the phone.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 31, 2008, 10:44:04 PM

Gee what a surprise. :rolleyes: Such an incident would be considered normal in my area.

I despise SUV's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 31, 2008, 10:44:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 31, 2008, 10:44:04 PM

Gee what a surprise. :rolleyes: Such an incident would be considered normal in my area.

I despise SUV's.

I despise the people that drive them.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 31, 2008, 10:46:32 PM

I despise everyone! :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 01, 2008, 07:57:20 PM

I got the last part needed to fix my iBook yesterday! :D It's been about 3 weeks since it broke.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2008, 10:03:26 PM

I have just four more days of classes left, then it's off to finals.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 01, 2008, 10:37:26 PM

Welcome to our newest member, jshweather!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 08:44:33 AM

LO, ya'll want to hear something funny? Last night over at the 4000 emulator board there was a situation which resulted in me ending up with some warnings and with my posts being moderated. Even though no one else got punished, I figured that was still relatively fair. But I get up this morning and log on to find that my account has been temporarily suspended. The funny part is this: how in the world did that come about, when I couldn't post?!!!!

It proves that Bill is without question the biggest asshole ever to grace this earth. And the beta testers aren't without blame. THey let the place go to hell until this kinda thing happens. I sure hope Kyle gets on the ball with our emulator project, because I will no longer be visiting that site. Surely you all have also noticed how folks like apoecker, Curt, etc. have seemingly been allowed to do as they please, and its with that in mind that I urge everyone here who goes there to stop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 11:01:03 AM

Welcome to our newest member, uvatexan!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 02, 2008, 11:45:46 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 08:44:33 AM

LO, ya'll want to hear something funny? Last night over at the 4000 emulator board there was a situation which resulted in me ending up with some warnings and with my posts being moderated. Even though no one else got punished, I figured that was still relatively fair. But I get up this morning and log on to find that my account has been temporarily suspended. The funny part is this: how in the world did that come about, when I couldn't post?!!!!

It proves that Bill is without question the biggest asshole ever to grace this earth. And the beta testers aren't without blame. THey let the place go to hell until this kinda thing happens. I sure hope Kyle gets on the ball with our emulator project, because I will no longer be visiting that site. Surely you all have also noticed how folks like apoecker, Curt, etc. have seemingly been allowed to do as they please, and its with that in mind that I urge everyone here who goes there to stop.

Who said they went unpunished?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 11:46:55 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 02, 2008, 11:45:46 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 08:44:33 AM

LO, ya'll want to hear something funny? Last night over at the 4000 emulator board there was a situation which resulted in me ending up with some warnings and with my posts being moderated. Even though no one else got punished, I figured that was still relatively fair. But I get up this morning and log on to find that my account has been temporarily suspended. The funny part is this: how in the world did that come about, when I couldn't post?!!!!

It proves that Bill is without question the biggest asshole ever to grace this earth. And the beta testers aren't without blame. THey let the place go to hell until this kinda thing happens. I sure hope Kyle gets on the ball with our emulator project, because I will no longer be visiting that site. Surely you all have also noticed how folks like apoecker, Curt, etc. have seemingly been allowed to do as they please, and its with that in mind that I urge everyone here who goes there to stop.

Who said they went unpunished?

Bill's actions. They speak much louder than words ever could.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 03:23:38 PM

Welcome to our newest member, kman!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:04:59 PM

Welcome to our two newest members, shadylay and weather169!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2008, 10:06:37 PM

Wow so many new members today! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 02, 2008, 10:07:21 PM

Indeed. We're getting pretty close to the 200 mark! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:07:52 PM

INdeed. Its hard to believe that in just a years time we've amassed nearly 200 members!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2008, 10:08:37 PM

I guess the new members today couldn't wait to discuss about today's launch!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 02, 2008, 10:09:39 PM

So far, we have 185 members here @ this forum

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 02, 2008, 10:10:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:04:59 PM

Welcome to our two newest members, shadylay and weather169!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

It's shadyjay, actually. ;)

Anyways, welcome both of you. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:13:50 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 02, 2008, 10:10:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:04:59 PM

Welcome to our two newest members, shadylay and weather169!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

It's shadyjay, actually. ;)

Anyways, welcome both of you. B)

Damn keyboard.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 02, 2008, 10:16:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:13:50 PM

Damn keyboard.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Yeah, blame the keyboard. We all know the keyboard is responsible for everything. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 02, 2008, 10:17:32 PM

I remember shadyjay. He's the one with the XL from Montpelier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:18:39 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 02, 2008, 10:16:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:13:50 PM

Damn keyboard.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Yeah, blame the keyboard. We all know the keyboard is responsible for everything. :P

This keyboard truly does suck. The spacebar don't work right, you gotta bang the letter keys to get them to work. I think its time to seriously consider a new one.  :lol: :P

You are correct Derek. Jay is a longtime member of TWCC. I must admit that I'm a tad surprised to see him here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 02, 2008, 10:19:18 PM

Speaking of shadyjay, I wonder what happened to most of his XL videos on YouTube? He deleted most of them awhile back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:20:44 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 02, 2008, 10:19:18 PM

Speaking of shadyjay, I wonder what happened to most of his XL videos on YouTube? He deleted most of them awhile back.

Maybe YouTube removed them?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 02, 2008, 10:23:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:20:44 PM

Maybe YouTube removed them?

No, because it said it was removed by the user. If YouTube were to remove that many videos by him, he would be suspended by now. I guess he didn't want to cause any copyright problems after hearing about the upcoming TWC acquisition.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 02, 2008, 10:30:59 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 02, 2008, 10:19:18 PM

Speaking of shadyjay, I wonder what happened to most of his XL videos on YouTube? He deleted most of them awhile back.

Yeah, I remember that. He even had a clip of "Pressing On" by Yvonne Ayers, which I recorded from his video shortly before it was removed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2008, 10:31:26 PM

Maybe he lost interest in TWC?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:51:00 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 02, 2008, 10:23:38 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 02, 2008, 10:20:44 PM

Maybe YouTube removed them?

No, because it said it was removed by the user. If YouTube were to remove that many videos by him, he would be suspended by now. I guess he didn't want to cause any copyright problems after hearing about the upcoming TWC acquisition.

I don't expect any problems as a result of that. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:45:00 AM

LOL @ you guys. :lol:

hehehe i remember shadyjay. I still have that clip. :yes:

Today is my last day yay!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 03, 2008, 08:30:46 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:45:00 AM

LOL @ you guys. :lol:

hehehe i remember shadyjay. I still have that clip. :yes:

Today is my last day yay!

Waht's funny?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 03, 2008, 11:41:37 AM

Welcome to our newest member, rymich13!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:19:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 03, 2008, 08:30:46 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:45:00 AM

LOL @ you guys. :lol:

hehehe i remember shadyjay. I still have that clip. :yes:

Today is my last day yay!

Waht's funny?  :unsure:

Refer to page 389, where all 3 of you said "Indeed" one after another. LOL, no one says "Indeed" these days. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 03, 2008, 07:21:23 PM

Today's your last day of what?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:22:19 PM

...of school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 03, 2008, 07:23:45 PM

Okay

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 03, 2008, 09:03:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:19:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 03, 2008, 08:30:46 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:45:00 AM

LOL @ you guys. :lol:

hehehe i remember shadyjay. I still have that clip. :yes:

Today is my last day yay!

Waht's funny?  :unsure:

Refer to page 389, where all 3 of you said "Indeed" one after another. LOL, no one says "Indeed" these days. :rofl2:

Gee, I was unaware.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 04, 2008, 01:29:00 PM

Welcome to our newest member, season lover! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 04, 2008, 01:56:33 PM

Welcome aboard!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on June 04, 2008, 03:22:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 03, 2008, 07:19:36 PM

LOL, no one says "Indeed" these days. :rofl2:

Uh, yah they do. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 04, 2008, 03:40:56 PM

Not most people... :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 04, 2008, 04:08:31 PM

well it looks like i'm off to a sucky senior year already...just found out i failed algebra 2 for the second semester, so i'll probably have to repeat the class.

however at the same time, I can fight it...

the last test before grades were verified was our six weeks test grade, in gradespeed he reported it as a 75, and for that 75 he added an extra test grade of 75, it helped my six weeks average a lot. however we took our final, I got a 60 on that, he placed it in gradespeed...however he took off my 75 extra test grade and dropped my six weeks test from a 75 to a 55. failing me for the six weeks - 68 AND semester - 68

...so much for senior year...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2008, 04:11:25 PM

I got a D for Algebra 1. I know a few sophomores who are in my freshman algebra class because they failed Algebra. They got the F for a final grade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 04, 2008, 06:20:15 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 04, 2008, 01:29:00 PM

Welcome to our newest member, season lover! B)

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 04, 2008, 01:56:33 PM

Welcome aboard!  :sunglasses:  :welcome:

Thanks guys. :happy: It's great to be here. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 04, 2008, 08:05:17 PM

It's suppose to go up to 98° here this Saturday!  :blink: It's been a few years since it's been that hot this early in the year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 04, 2008, 09:13:57 PM

We are supposedly supposed to get to 87 tomorrow, the warmest it would be all year. 90 is forecasted for Friday.

Severe thunderstorms predicted up until Saturday. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 04, 2008, 11:34:51 PM

We had some bad storms roll through here around 3Pm ET. About 4PM ET I lost power, and on my trusty police scanner (which, conveniently enough also receives NOAA) I heard reports of tornadoes spotted by trained weather spotters.

Also interesting is that for the first time EVER the EAS was activated several times during the course of the evening, once interrupting the local news just before power went out (the other two times were on the radio).

Scary moments for sure.  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 12:08:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 04, 2008, 11:34:51 PM

We had some bad storms roll through here around 3Pm ET. About 4PM ET I lost power, and on my trusty police scanner (which, conveniently enough also receives NOAA) I heard reports of tornadoes spotted by trained weather spotters.

Also interesting is that for the first time EVER the EAS was activated several times during the course of the evening, once interrupting the local news just before power went out (the other two times were on the radio).

Scary moments for sure.  :ninja:

Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia got pounded twice today. Once in the afternoon, then again in the mid evening. Both events featured major bow echos, which spawned a few tornadoes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 12:12:44 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 12:08:45 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 04, 2008, 11:34:51 PM

We had some bad storms roll through here around 3Pm ET. About 4PM ET I lost power, and on my trusty police scanner (which, conveniently enough also receives NOAA) I heard reports of tornadoes spotted by trained weather spotters.

Also interesting is that for the first time EVER the EAS was activated several times during the course of the evening, once interrupting the local news just before power went out (the other two times were on the radio).

Scary moments for sure.  :ninja:

Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia got pounded twice today. Once in the afternoon, then again in the mid evening. Both events featured major bow echos, which spawned a few tornadoes.

Its been a very long time since I saw a bow echo like the one I saw with the storm that came through at 3PM. I was very close to taking myself and my younger brother (we were the only ones at home) down to the basement. It was that intense. And like I said in the last post, I've never been through a storm that produced as many EAS alerts as tonights did. I just got a look at some tornado info, and 4 tornadoes are confirmed, all in southern MD and Northern VA.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 05, 2008, 12:33:15 AM

Wow, Gary!  THOSE are the storms everyone on this board lives for :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 12:38:06 AM

Oh I live for them too, no doubt. But it was getting to the point where it wasn't fun any longer. I like being outside in thunderstorms, but once tornadoes get involved, its safety before anything else (especially when you have a 10 y.o. lil bro to think of).

I just realized I coulda got my camcorder out and taped the action. Little too late to think of that now.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 05, 2008, 12:55:40 AM

Oh, it's one of those storms, eh?  I had ONE of those my entire life :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 12:59:32 AM

Yeah I think this is only the second time in my life that I've experienced a storm of this magnitude. The only other time I can think of is back in 1992, when we had an actual tornado about 100 feet from our house.  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 05, 2008, 01:51:38 AM

I am looking to get OUT of fast food.  I can't stand it anymore.  I'm going job hunting tomorrow.  I will probably apply at Farm and Fleet (a store with tires, pet food, and outdoor supplies), Wal Mart, or Panera Bread (a coffe-like shop).  I NEED to get out of the place I'm at now, or i will have NO summer, what-so-ever, and I will hate it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 05, 2008, 08:47:37 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 05, 2008, 12:55:40 AM

Oh, it's one of those storms, eh?  I had ONE of those my entire life :ninja:

So have I. At night. Which makes the scare factor 100x higher.

I still have the text from the Tornado warning. I think it's the only one on record to affect my immediate area.

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 05, 2008, 01:51:38 AM

I am looking to get OUT of fast food.  I can't stand it anymore.  I'm going job hunting tomorrow.  I will probably apply at Farm and Fleet (a store with tires, pet food, and outdoor supplies), Wal Mart, or Panera Bread (a coffe-like shop).  I NEED to get out of the place I'm at now, or i will have NO summer, what-so-ever, and I will hate it.

LOL. My mom lives for Farm & Fleet. Every summer she makes a special trip to go there (closest one is like an hour away) and goes nuts. I guess she's a redneck. :P My brother has a job at a local pizza place (the free food is delicious) and is getting another at Panera Bread. :yes: Good luck to your job hunting. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 05, 2008, 12:21:07 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 05, 2008, 01:51:38 AM

I am looking to get OUT of fast food.  I can't stand it anymore.  I'm going job hunting tomorrow.  I will probably apply at Farm and Fleet (a store with tires, pet food, and outdoor supplies), Wal Mart, or Panera Bread (a coffe-like shop).  I NEED to get out of the place I'm at now, or i will have NO summer, what-so-ever, and I will hate it.

OMG, you guys have panera out there too? I thought it was only in san antonio...i plan on applying there too :)

my job hunt will probably begin today as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 12:30:03 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 05, 2008, 12:21:07 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 05, 2008, 01:51:38 AM

I am looking to get OUT of fast food.  I can't stand it anymore.  I'm going job hunting tomorrow.  I will probably apply at Farm and Fleet (a store with tires, pet food, and outdoor supplies), Wal Mart, or Panera Bread (a coffe-like shop).  I NEED to get out of the place I'm at now, or i will have NO summer, what-so-ever, and I will hate it.

OMG, you guys have panera out there too? I thought it was only in san antonio...i plan on applying there too :)

my job hunt will probably begin today as well.

We have Panera here in MD too.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 01:22:40 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 12:30:03 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 05, 2008, 12:21:07 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 05, 2008, 01:51:38 AM

I am looking to get OUT of fast food.  I can't stand it anymore.  I'm going job hunting tomorrow.  I will probably apply at Farm and Fleet (a store with tires, pet food, and outdoor supplies), Wal Mart, or Panera Bread (a coffe-like shop).  I NEED to get out of the place I'm at now, or i will have NO summer, what-so-ever, and I will hate it.

OMG, you guys have panera out there too? I thought it was only in san antonio...i plan on applying there too :)

my job hunt will probably begin today as well.

We have Panera here in MD too.  :P

...and here in PA... :yes:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 05, 2008, 02:30:06 PM

lmao guys it's always been a national chain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2008, 03:00:33 PM

Panera Breads were only popular here within the last five or so years. They are building a new one not far from my house in PA. I went to a Panera once back in 2004, and they were pretty good but they seem to sell out of stuff pretty quickly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 04:33:02 PM

I've never been a big fan of Panera. Soup and sandwiches just don't do it for me. If I'm gonna spend money on food its gonna be on food that fills me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 05, 2008, 04:40:14 PM

I've heard of Panera but i heard they're sandwiches are full satruated and trans fats.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 05, 2008, 04:56:07 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 05, 2008, 04:40:14 PM

I've heard of Panera but i heard they're sandwiches are full satruated and trans fats.

What isn't these days? Heck, Bagels are filled with those these days. :rolleyes:

As for sandwiches, I always get Jimmy John's. THey are big, delicious, and very filling. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 05, 2008, 05:00:32 PM

Panera is very popular among everyone here. 

I know a lot of the people who work there, so when and if I apply, I would most likely get the job.  I applied at Wal Mart today.  The application had to be done electronically, and it took nearly 45 minutes.. blahh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 05, 2008, 05:04:14 PM

We primarily of local restuarants here. No chains. A lot of teenagers over the summer work there and boy several customers give bad reviews of Teen employees

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 05, 2008, 05:11:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 05, 2008, 04:56:07 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 05, 2008, 04:40:14 PM

I've heard of Panera but i heard they're sandwiches are full satruated and trans fats.

What isn't these days? Heck, Bagels are filled with those these days. :rolleyes:

As for sandwiches, I always get Jimmy John's. THey are big, delicious, and very filling. :yes:

hahaha i applied there too. i agree their sandwiches are excellent.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2008, 06:31:17 PM

Ugh, I'm not looking forward to the weather in the coming days. Starting this Saturday, temperatures will be 90°+ for at least a week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 06:38:31 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 05, 2008, 06:31:17 PM

Ugh, I'm not looking forward to the weather in the coming days. Starting this Saturday, temperatures will be 90°+ for at least a week.

Neither am I looking forward to it. It's gonna be hell 'cause I have to work outside in all that heat.  :furious: :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 05, 2008, 07:03:28 PM

I LOVE the heat. Bring it on!  :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 07:17:22 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 05, 2008, 07:03:28 PM

I LOVE the heat. Bring it on!  :shades:

Try saying that after you spend eight hours a day in it, while doing strenuous physical activity. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 05, 2008, 08:06:55 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 05, 2008, 07:03:28 PM

I LOVE the heat. Bring it on!  :shades:

Oh yeah :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 05, 2008, 09:01:31 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 05, 2008, 07:03:28 PM

I LOVE the heat. Bring it on!  :shades:

good, then keep it! :P i sure as hell don't like the heat

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 09:23:44 PM

I've been trying to hold off on putting the AC on for as long as possible, but it looks like I'm gonna have to break down and put it on starting tomorrow.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2008, 09:28:52 PM

I can't stand high humidity. I've had the A/C on since yesterday, and it looks like I'll be having it on for the next week. Looks like we're getting a high cooling bill this month.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 05, 2008, 09:49:23 PM

I don't mind the heat. Yet again, I don't go outside as much as I used to...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 10:03:52 PM

Heat is fine. Humidity is not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicRocks on June 05, 2008, 10:06:19 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 05, 2008, 04:40:14 PM

I've heard of Panera but i heard they're sandwiches are full satruated and trans fats.

Me too, for reals. I had a grilled cheese sandwich there. It's awesome, especially the sour dough

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 05, 2008, 10:08:28 PM

I hate grilled cheese. Must have meat on my sandwiches...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on June 05, 2008, 10:09:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 10:03:52 PM

Heat is fine. Humidity is not.

Yes i agree i can not stand the Humidity  :furious: 40% would be fine to me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 05, 2008, 10:21:41 PM

I LOVE and HATE humidity at the same time. It's weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 10:23:39 PM

(http://billy.mozfaq.org/misc/blog_images/hot_june_5_2008.jpg)

That's hot!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 05, 2008, 10:25:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 10:03:52 PM

Heat is fine. Humidity is not.

Really?  So you'd be willing to walk into a blazing furnace? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 05, 2008, 10:32:34 PM

We can only hope, Dan. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2008, 10:33:52 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 10:23:39 PM

That's hot!

99° for Monday here. I don't remember ever being this hot this early before. We've seen low 90's, but not near 100°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 10:41:02 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 05, 2008, 10:33:52 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 05, 2008, 10:23:39 PM

That's hot!

99° for Monday here. I don't remember ever being this hot this early before. We've seen low 90's, but not near 100°.

TWC just updated their forecast. Supposed to hit 98° on Monday now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 05, 2008, 11:14:10 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 05, 2008, 10:32:34 PM

We can only hope, Dan. :P

I'd take you with me.  :twothumbs:

Now Dan, I didn't say EXTREME heat.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Logica on June 06, 2008, 04:49:04 PM

I Hate Humidity. I can't even even breathe outside if there's too much humidity.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 06, 2008, 07:29:20 PM

It must be a who's online parade today :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 06, 2008, 08:16:16 PM

Wanted to pass this along...RadioShack is selling the Hauppauge HVR-950 (a popular USB TV tuner here on the forums) for $39.99.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2648707&cp=&sr=1&origkw=hauppauge&kw=hauppauge&parentPage=search

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 06, 2008, 09:38:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 06, 2008, 08:16:16 PM

Wanted to pass this along...RadioShack is selling the Hauppauge HVR-950 (a popular USB TV tuner here on the forums) for $39.99.

[url]http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2648707&cp=&sr=1&origkw=hauppauge&kw=hauppauge&parentPage=search[/url]

Heh, that's where I bought my tuner from. I got it on sale for $59.99. Usually Radio Shack carries it for $90.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 07, 2008, 09:54:29 PM

Interesting story: For the last five years or so we've had a smooth jazz station here in Baltimore (104.3 WSMJ, for those in the listening area). Today I went to listen to it and instead of jazz I hear....rock! Apparently 104.3 has changed genres...for like the billionth time in the last 30 years.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 07, 2008, 10:00:39 PM

Reminds me back in 2006 when we had no smooth jazz station for four months due to frequency changes to like five stations at the same time. When they finally brought it back in November 2006, one of my favorite classic rock stations, 97.5 The Hawk, went off the air, leaving only one classic rock station in the area. It continues to be that way to this day. Also, 106.1 (the smooth jazz station until 2006) changed genres three times in less than a year.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 08, 2008, 12:02:53 AM

Our local Smooth Jazz station also plays Soul, R&B, etc.

They've been on the air forever...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on June 08, 2008, 01:49:36 AM

I wish we had a smooth jazz station, again.   :hmm:  They got rid of it, four or five years ago to make room for yet another country station.  Way to stereotype us Missourians and Kansans as a bunch of hicks who listen to nothing but country.   <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 08, 2008, 10:06:28 AM

They're crazy for doing that.
They should have a variety of everything because not all Missourians and Kansans are hick.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 08, 2008, 02:36:52 PM

Just wondering...is there audio problems on TNT's coverage of the NASCAR race?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on June 08, 2008, 02:49:38 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 08, 2008, 02:36:52 PM

Just wondering...is there audio problems on TNT's coverage of the NASCAR race?

yes there was matt but they fixed it right when they came back to air at 2:47pm EDT  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 09, 2008, 12:22:45 PM

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/al_l/TWCC%20TWCT%20Graphics/n598665648_324562_522.jpg)

hahaha i found this in a facebook group, and thought it was pretty hilarious - especially the teacher's response. lol.  :o :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 09, 2008, 12:25:06 PM

LMAO simply hilarious! :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ndinminot on June 09, 2008, 12:33:13 PM

Quote from: NicoleWasHere on June 08, 2008, 01:49:36 AM

I wish we had a smooth jazz station, again.   :hmm:  They got rid of it, four or five years ago to make room for yet another country station.  Way to stereotype us Missourians and Kansans as a bunch of hicks who listen to nothing but country.   <_<

Dont feel bad, here in Southeast Ohio You'll get looked at funny if you show any interests that are short of the "hick" " redneck social mold". country is king down here. Sometimes I think I am the only one down here that gets into instrumental smooth jazz, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 09, 2008, 01:45:37 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 09, 2008, 12:22:45 PM

([url]http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/al_l/TWCC%20TWCT%20Graphics/n598665648_324562_522.jpg[/url])
 

LOL!!! HILARIOUS

Physics, I assume.  YUCK  :sick: :brr:

hahaha i found this in a facebook group, and thought it was pretty hilarious - especially the teacher's response. lol.  :o :P
 :

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 09, 2008, 01:48:42 PM

Some idiot commented one of my youtube videos and said "What does HD mean?" :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 09, 2008, 01:50:13 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 09, 2008, 01:48:42 PM

Some idiot commented one of my youtube videos and said "What does HD mean?" :rolleyes:

Okay.  Thanks for the alert.   :twothumbs:

He must not be into TV, or know anything about it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 09, 2008, 01:55:40 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 09, 2008, 01:48:42 PM

Some idiot commented one of my youtube videos and said "What does HD mean?" :rolleyes:

He's 100% an Idiot

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 09, 2008, 02:03:31 PM

this is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRYU32LEGWk

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 09, 2008, 02:21:56 PM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 09, 2008, 01:55:40 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 09, 2008, 01:48:42 PM

Some idiot commented one of my youtube videos and said "What does HD mean?" :rolleyes:

He's 100% an Idiot

The TWC fan base seems to be full of morons.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 09, 2008, 03:42:48 PM

Well out of the four job applications I sent in, two have called back for interviews.

McDonald's which I think i'll happily decline, and another place called Freddy's Steak House.

McDonald's is on Tuesday 3:30 and Freddy's is on Thursday at 3:30

...i just literally got the call from freddy's right now, they wanted the interview tomorrow at 3:30 (same time as McDonalds =o) haha so i told them i couldn't make that one, so they scheduled me in for thursday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 10, 2008, 10:52:46 AM

The only thing I like at McDonalds, is their dollar McChicken sandwitch, and their Dollar sweet tea...the sweet tea is to DIE FOR!

I'm super excited.  Today is my first day off from work since summer started, so I actually get to do something all day and all night :D

Tomorrow, I have a job shaddow at my local ABC afilliate, from 1-6 PM, and he said that there is a female intern there :D.  This will be my third time at this station, but so much has changed since I was there 5 years ago.  I'm excited!!!!!!! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2008, 10:55:43 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 10, 2008, 10:52:46 AM

The only thing I like at McDonalds, is their dollar McChicken sandwitch, and their Dollar sweet tea...the sweet tea is to DIE FOR!

Yeah, the McChicken is awesome. I did have the Sweet Tea once, it is SWEET. Plus they use those harmful sweetners in it. I guess its a matter of dying healthy or dying happily. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 10, 2008, 10:59:04 AM

:lol:  The last one I had was a bit too sweet, but most of them time, there isnt too much sweet, nor is there too little.  I also like 2 lemons in mine :)

Did you all hear about the tomato salmanela?  It sucks.  I work in fast food, and people who come through for BLT's (our bacon is delicious), get really mad, and just drive right on through.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 10, 2008, 11:23:19 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 10, 2008, 10:55:43 AM

Yeah, the McChicken is awesome. I did have the Sweet Tea once, it is SWEET. Plus they use those harmful sweetners in it. I guess its a matter of dying healthy or dying happily. :yes:

:rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2008, 11:37:34 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 10, 2008, 10:59:04 AM

:lol:  The last one I had was a bit too sweet, but most of them time, there isnt too much sweet, nor is there too little.  I also like 2 lemons in mine :)

Did you all hear about the tomato salmanela?  It sucks.  I work in fast food, and people who come through for BLT's (our bacon is delicious), get really mad, and just drive right on through.

Yeah, but it only affects a certain type of tomato, no?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 10, 2008, 12:15:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 10, 2008, 10:55:43 AM

Yeah, the McChicken is awesome. I did have the Sweet Tea once, it is SWEET. Plus they use those harmful sweetners in it. I guess its a matter of dying healthy or dying happily. :yes:

I used to get the McChicken all the time. Now I hardly ever go to McD's. In fact, the last time I ate there was nearly five years ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 10, 2008, 01:34:41 PM

wow, that's a long time.
I only eat there when I'm hungry, that's it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 10, 2008, 01:40:15 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 10, 2008, 01:34:41 PM

wow, that's a long time.
I only eat there when I'm hungry, that's it

Come to think of it. thats usually when I eat there (or anywhere) too.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 10, 2008, 01:43:29 PM

LOL :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2008, 01:52:49 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 10, 2008, 01:34:41 PM

wow, that's a long time.
I only eat there when I'm hungry, that's it

What an incredibly intelligent post! :rofl2:

LOL Gary! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 10, 2008, 01:57:33 PM

some people eat there just to get fat even more  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 10, 2008, 03:31:03 PM

Hmm, never seen this before:

(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2198/kthvnanullea8.png)

The temperature is NULL? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 10, 2008, 03:39:04 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 10, 2008, 03:31:03 PM

Hmm, never seen this before:

([url]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2198/kthvnanullea8.png[/url])

The temperature is NULL? :P

Maybe the thermometer doesn't go high enough.  :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 10:53:01 PM

Is it bad when you texted a girl you thought liked you and she doesn't remember you? LOL.  :P :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 10, 2008, 10:54:31 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 10:53:01 PM

Is it bad when you texted a girl you thought liked you and she doesn't remember you? LOL.  :P :fear:

Yeah, I'd say so... Or maybe you're just a forgettable person, Tyler.   :hmm:

:bleh: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 11:09:45 PM

Ouch. I'm-a need some ice for that burn.  :blushing: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 10, 2008, 11:14:35 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 10, 2008, 10:54:31 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 10:53:01 PM

Is it bad when you texted a girl you thought liked you and she doesn't remember you? LOL.  :P :fear:

Yeah, I'd say so... Or maybe you're just a forgettable person, Tyler.   :hmm:

:bleh: :rofl2:

wait, who's tyler?


 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2008, 11:15:53 PM

Pfft...Texting... It's cheaper to use AIM!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 10, 2008, 11:16:35 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 11:09:45 PM

Ouch. I'm-a need some ice for that burn.  :blushing: :P

you sir...are horrible at HTML Codes...check your sig and fix your problem!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 10, 2008, 11:17:33 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 10, 2008, 11:15:53 PM

Pfft...Texting... It's cheaper to use AIM!

true. but aim is not mobile, well it is. but it charges you to use AIM on your phone (or it does on my plan).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 11:23:01 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 10, 2008, 11:16:35 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 11:09:45 PM

Ouch. I'm-a need some ice for that burn.  :blushing: :P

you sir...are horrible at HTML Codes...check your sig and fix your problem!  :lol:

Sorry, fixed. It's bc I copied the code from TWCC, which I forgot doesn't work.  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 11:23:21 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 10, 2008, 11:17:33 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 10, 2008, 11:15:53 PM

Pfft...Texting... It's cheaper to use AIM!

true. but aim is not mobile, well it is. but it charges you to use AIM on your phone (or it does on my plan).

It's free with my plan (counts as text messages, which my plan includes unlimited).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 10, 2008, 11:25:18 PM

not a lot of people i know use aim, i dunno why - but it's either you have text messaging around here or you're out of luck talking with your friends, other than the obviously calling.

but yeah my plan for text messaging is also unlimited.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 10, 2008, 11:28:03 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 10, 2008, 10:54:31 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 10, 2008, 10:53:01 PM

Is it bad when you texted a girl you thought liked you and she doesn't remember you? LOL.  :P :fear:

Yeah, I'd say so... Or maybe you're just a forgettable person, Tyler.   :hmm:

:bleh: :rofl2:

Whats that smell?

*sniffs*

Ah, its the smell of burnt Tyler.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 11, 2008, 01:13:53 AM

I need ice for my burn.

Uggh..I get the dumbass award for the year.   I didnt wear sun screen today..and yes..im a lobster :furious:  I wanna hit myself.  haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 11, 2008, 01:16:39 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 11, 2008, 01:13:53 AM

I need ice for my burn.

Uggh..I get the dumbass award for the year.   I didnt wear sun screen today..and yes..im a lobster :furious:  I wanna hit myself.  haha

Well, hitting your self certainly wouldn't help your burn any. :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2008, 10:42:21 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 11, 2008, 01:13:53 AM

I need ice for my burn.

Uggh..I get the dumbass award for the year.   I didnt wear sun screen today..and yes..im a lobster :furious:  I wanna hit myself.  haha

Let me hit you!  :club: :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 11, 2008, 11:06:00 AM

Hit him and I'll personally phuck you up Gary... and enjoy every second of it.  :twothumbs: :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 11, 2008, 11:26:35 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 11, 2008, 01:16:39 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 11, 2008, 01:13:53 AM

I need ice for my burn.

Uggh..I get the dumbass award for the year.   I didnt wear sun screen today..and yes..im a lobster :furious:  I wanna hit myself.  haha

Well, hitting your self certainly wouldn't help your burn any. :P :lol:

:lol:

Feels much better today..still kind of stiff though.

I'm pretty excited, because today is my job shaddow up at the news station..YAY

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2008, 11:51:50 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 11, 2008, 11:06:00 AM

Hit him and I'll personally phuck you Gary... and enjoy every second of it.  :twothumbs: :thrilled:

Why Tyler, I had no idea you felt that way about me.  :wub:

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Skipping school...that's a nice habit to get into.  :rolleyes:
/me takes pride in near-perfect high school attendance record. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 11, 2008, 01:21:40 PM

I didn't have to take finals. If I went to school today I would spend all day in the library or the cafeteria. I'd rather stay home then do nothing in school :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 11, 2008, 01:26:03 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Skipping school...that's a nice habit to get into.  :rolleyes:
/me takes pride in near-perfect high school attendance record. :D

yes, it is in fact a nice habit to get into  :twothumbs: :P

...i've never really skipped the day, just one class period...the ones i hated anyway. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2008, 01:26:11 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Skipping school...that's a nice habit to get into.  :rolleyes:
/me takes pride in near-perfect high school attendance record. :D

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 11, 2008, 01:26:58 PM

Gary, you're my hero!!! :thrilled:

EDIT: Well I used to have perfect attendance, but I had too many personal issues with my family lately which caused me to stop going to school as much as i used to

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 11, 2008, 02:16:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2008, 01:26:11 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Skipping school...that's a nice habit to get into.  :rolleyes:
/me takes pride in near-perfect high school attendance record. :D

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

I'll take that :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: and raise you a  :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 11, 2008, 02:18:31 PM

Out of 2,340 possible days, I only missed a combined total of 4 1/2.

Nuah.   :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 11, 2008, 02:45:28 PM

This is probably the first year that I have not had any full day absences. I did have a few lates due to appointments and such, but most of those lates were excused ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 11, 2008, 05:33:33 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Skipping school...that's a nice habit to get into.  :rolleyes:
/me takes pride in near-perfect high school attendance record. :D

Notice he says Near-Perfect (not mentioning the day where he had that huge hangover :P )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 05:56:11 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 11, 2008, 05:33:33 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 11, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 11, 2008, 12:34:06 PM

I didn't go to school today. Didn't feel like it plus I don't have to take finals today either.

Skipping school...that's a nice habit to get into.  :rolleyes:
/me takes pride in near-perfect high school attendance record. :D

Notice he says Near-Perfect (not mentioning the day where he had that huge hangover :P )

Nah, close, but no cigar. :P I missed two days my Freshman year: November 18th and December 15th, 2003.

On November 18, I missed a half day due to an emergency doctor's appointment because I fell on a wet sidewalk and my elbow needed X-rayed because I thought I might have broken it. That was the only time I needed to go to the emergency room, too.

On December 15, I had a serious cold or flu, probably a flu because I remember having really bad chills, plus it was right in the peak of flu season. I also remember that was the day Winamp 5.0 was released.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 12:05:26 AM

Wow, I was just now watching TV when all of a sudden the screen went black and an EAS test appeared. can't say I've ever seen one at this hour before.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 12, 2008, 12:09:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 12:05:26 AM

Wow, I was just now watching TV when all of a sudden the screen went black and an EAS test appeared. can't say I've ever seen one at this hour before.  :blink:

I've occasionally seen them at or just around midnight, but normally I see them in the late morning or afternoon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 12:09:34 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 12, 2008, 12:09:12 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 12:05:26 AM

Wow, I was just now watching TV when all of a sudden the screen went black and an EAS test appeared. can't say I've ever seen one at this hour before.  :blink:

I've occasionally seen them at or just around midnight, but normally I see them in the late morning or afternoon.

That's usually when I see them too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 06:10:44 AM

We never get 'em. Period. I don't think we even have an EAS system anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 11:53:15 AM

You probably wouldn't know it if you did have one. And your not supposed to, technically. Their supposed to conduct those tests in the wee hours, when the fewest viewers are watching TV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 12:14:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 06:10:44 AM

We never get 'em. Period. I don't think we even have an EAS system anymore.

Yes, they do. It's a federal law.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 12, 2008, 12:37:48 PM

Ya know what's a pain the the rear?

Trying to type on the Wii Keyboard on-screen with a Wiimote.  I just got a Wii, and it's a pain (especially when I had to put in my wireless router passkey....)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 01:55:55 PM

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 01:55:55 PM

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 02:03:59 PM

I'm having a Youtube problem... this hasn't happened until today. See, in FF, my homepage looks like the attached image, no subscription videos, etc. But, in IE, it looks fine. Anyone know how to diagnose this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 01:55:55 PM

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

I have not seen it used for any of the above, in several years. Surely there have been such warnings since then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 12, 2008, 02:31:57 PM

My YouTube looks fine. Did you try clearing your cache?

BTW Tyler, you need to upgrade your Firefox. You're using Beta 5 of Firefox 3, but RC 2 has been out for about a week. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2008, 02:52:58 PM

Hmm, Cindy?
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWeatherChannel

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 12, 2008, 03:16:26 PM

I'm playing Wii Sports bowling with my 8yr old sis...and she just beat me my 10 pins.   :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 03:33:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 01:55:55 PM

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

I have not seen it used for any of the above, in several years. Surely there have been such warnings since then.

Then you need to look closer, because its there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 03:47:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 03:33:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 01:55:55 PM

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

I have not seen it used for any of the above, in several years. Surely there have been such warnings since then.

Then you need to look closer, because its there.

LOL. Really? Because i've seen just about every warning this year (and previous years) and there is no System-Wide EAS in place for that. All of the stations use their own, and many don't even have them at all.

I DO recall seeing a test about a month ago during the afternoon, but I have not seen it used for such emergencies since about 2004.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 03:51:51 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 03:47:59 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 03:33:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 02:04:58 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 02:03:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 01:55:55 PM

Well they are supposed to be for weather warnings, right? In which case I have not seen it for several years.

And civil emergencies, child abductions, etc. But, they are tested either overnight or in the early afternoon on a weekly basis.

I have not seen it used for any of the above, in several years. Surely there have been such warnings since then.

Then you need to look closer, because its there.

LOL. Really? Because i've seen just about every warning this year (and previous years) and there is no System-Wide EAS in place for that. All of the stations use their own, and many don't even have them at all.

I DO recall seeing a test about a month ago during the afternoon, but I have not seen it used for such emergencies since about 2004.

Then if they have tested it, they have it. So now we have that straight, correct?  :whistling:

Of they don't use it, then that's probably their choice. i don't believe anyhing mandates that a cable company has to use it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 03:56:23 PM

Then what would be the point of even having it, if they're not going to use it for it's intended purpose? :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on June 12, 2008, 05:05:09 PM

I've seen the EAS tests several times, on my TV.  Mostly because I stay up until stupid o'clock in the morning, but I've seen them.  They're there.  And they're watching you.

*ahem*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 12, 2008, 05:15:29 PM

well, i had a job interview at Freddy's Steakhouse at 3:30 - i decided to go in a little bit earlier, i first was introduced to the Assistant Manager, we talked for 10-15 minutes - he then submitted my application to the GM, she came out 15 minutes later and we talked...they gave me a little background information about freddy's...like where it originated (wichita)...the owner who is 82 and shows up to grand openings of many freddy's, etc.

all in all, the interview was great. the GM was fairly friendly, so where the other employees, and thats the kind of environment i like.

she isn't sure what position she wants me in front or back (front = cashier, cleaning tables, floors, helping customers, etc | back = cooking, unpacking, calling out order numbers, etc) but I'll find out Monday (orientation day, and the day I start)

I'm starting off between $6.50 & $7.00 an hour - working afternoon/evening shifts 4pm-11pm. pay is every 2 weeks, starting thursdays, just so happens that yesterday was the end of their two weeks.

so i'm pretty stoked.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:18:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 03:56:23 PM

Then what would be the point of even having it, if they're not going to use it for it's intended purpose? :whistling:

Do I look like an employee of the cable company?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 05:20:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:18:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 03:56:23 PM

Then what would be the point of even having it, if they're not going to use it for it's intended purpose? :whistling:

Do I look like an employee of the cable company?  :rolleyes:

Well, you sure seemed insistant that they even had the thing, so a SLIGHT possibility that you knew didn't seem too far off base. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:24:20 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 05:20:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:18:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 03:56:23 PM

Then what would be the point of even having it, if they're not going to use it for it's intended purpose? :whistling:

Do I look like an employee of the cable company?  :rolleyes:

Well, you sure seemed insistant that they even had the thing, so a SLIGHT possibility that you knew didn't seem too far off base. <_<

Ok lugnut, let's review.

Here's what you said:

Quote

I DO recall seeing a test about a month ago during the afternoon, but I have not seen it used for such emergencies since about 2004.

So, if they've tested the damn thing, they have it, right? So they have the damn thing, right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2008, 05:42:29 PM

But what difference would it make if they didn't even use it. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:57:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2008, 05:42:29 PM

But what difference would it make if they didn't even use it. :rolleyes:

For this argument, it makes all the difference in the world. We started this because you swore up and down they DIDN'T EVEN HAVE ONE.  Then you admitted they did.

That part of the argument is over. You sealed the deal, not me. I'll now allow you some time to get your foot out from your esaphogus.  :footinmouth:

As for how its used, I would have to work for the cable company to know why they do as they do. I'm sure a call or e-mail would answer your question.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 12, 2008, 06:50:23 PM

Around here I've noticed that Comcast doesn't activate the EAS system for severe weather. Even back in April when we were under Tornado Warning it wasn't activated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 06:55:57 PM

Last weekend when the severe weather came through here is the first time I can recall seeing an EAS screen for a tornado warning.

Then again, there were actual tornadoes and funnel clouds sighted, so maybe they did it due to the urgency of the situation. Who knows.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2008, 08:54:20 PM

Comcast only breaks in for severe weather here once in awhile. They used to do it all the time here pre-2005ish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 12, 2008, 09:09:30 PM

Comcast all of a sudden early last year began using EAS for EVERY weather alert. Winter Wx Advisories, Severe Tstm Warnings, etc. There was an uproar, to say the least. People called news stations, they did reports on it; people wrote to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune Review, they talked about it, etc. People even left messages for the Pittsburgh NWS office, prompting them to release a statement online and on NOAA Weather Radio stating those messages were directly from Comcast, not them. Yet, it took Comcast MONTHS to get rid of them. It was then changed back to normal, only Tornado Warnings are shown (weather-wise).

The biggest problem was, they would show too many counties, even on smaller headends. For example, at the Penn Hills headend, we'd see warnings for counties 60-70 miles away (Greene, Fayette), which are totally unnecessary, seeing as how our headend served ONE county. Mother :censored: s, always trying to find a way to upset customers.  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 09:16:00 PM

I think its great that they want to show EAS alerts, but I think they should definitley keep it relevant, not showing counties that many miles away. And I do think it should also only be used for major weather-like tornados. Personally, I don't find anything else, weatherwise, to be an emergency.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 12, 2008, 09:21:41 PM

Warnings here just are for Flash Flood, Severe T'Storm, and Tornado.  I can live with that.

This absolute garbage is what spurred me to start the Comcast Sucks thread over at TWCC a while ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 12, 2008, 09:51:31 PM

We made it to page 400 of The Front Porch!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 13, 2008, 12:32:08 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 12, 2008, 05:15:29 PM

I'm starting off between $6.50 & $7.00 an hour

That's it?

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:57:12 PM

As for how its used, I would have to work for the cable company to know why they do as they do. I'm sure a call or e-mail would answer your question.

Ask your father :P

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 12, 2008, 09:51:31 PM

We made it to page 400 of The Front Porch!

So?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 13, 2008, 12:34:52 AM

It means that this topic has the most replies in TWC Today franchise history.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 13, 2008, 12:36:42 AM

Sorry for the double post, but i'm going to sleep right now. I will see you here tomorrow. But for now, Bye.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 13, 2008, 12:39:29 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 13, 2008, 12:34:52 AM

It means that this topic has the most replies in TWC Today franchise history.

Again, so?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 13, 2008, 01:03:26 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 13, 2008, 12:36:42 AM

Sorry for the double post, but i'm going to sleep right now. I will see you here tomorrow. But for now, Bye.

Thanks for that incredibly vital piece of information. Definitely deserved a double post. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 13, 2008, 02:33:45 AM

Congrats on the job, AL :D

What a night I had.  I left my house around 3:30, because I had a meeting at work at 4.  Everytime before I go to work, I check the weather.  It was muggy, with a tornado watch til 8.  Okay..whatever.  So, I go to work, and during the meeting, it starts to rain..whoo.  Then..it's just cloudy.  Then around 8 PM, it starts getting kind of dark..okay.  Then, we notice street lights coming on.  I was taking an order, and all of the sudden I hear tornado sirens going off..and all of the sudden, my phone goes off.  Couldn't answer it..b/c I was dealing with customers.  Then, we got a call for one of the managers saying GO TO THE COOLER...so.. after going outside, me and another employee went out there, the wind picked up..and very vivid cloud-to-ground lightning.  So, we go to the cooler.  Well..then i get a call on my phone from a friend of mine saying that there is a tornado in RI, then another call saying that there is a funnel at the airport..YIKES.

So, after that ends, we turn the lights back on.  Boss calls and says McDonald's parking lot is flooded, so we will probably get busy.  And we did.  Then... we slow down a bit, and I am back on dishes, and all of the sudden I heard more sirens (this was like 1.5 hours later)  I go outside..and all I see is lightning, no rain, and the wind as CALM as could be.  (There really is a calm before the storm).  So, Boss calls and says GO TO THE COOLEr..well, of course, I didn't.  I went out the door.  So I told the manager I was with to come out here, and all the sudden I said HOLY SHIT!  I could have sworn I saw a funnel cloud.  I wasn't 100% sure, but it sure did look like it.  So not even 2 or 3 minutes later,my uncle (General Manager) calls the store and I answer, and he says that there was a tornado reported on the ground at TPC (a golf course..which is 10 minutes away from where work is), and I was like I KNEW IT.  I COULD HAEV SWORN I SEEN A FUNNEL.  So, I definitely did see the beginnings of that tornado. 

Soo, I headed home, and there is MAJOR flooding in my neighborhood.  I have a nice pond in my back yard.  Tonight was exciting, but would have been more exciting if I wasn't working :D.

So..point of story, there was 2 tornado warnings out tonight, which has never happened here to my knowledge, since I can remember.

Sorry for the book.  If you even read it, THANK YOU :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 13, 2008, 08:51:31 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 13, 2008, 12:34:52 AM

It means that this topic has the most replies in TWC Today franchise history.

Since when was TWCT a franchise? And as stated be CE, who cares?

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 13, 2008, 12:36:42 AM

Sorry for the double post, but i'm going to sleep right now. I will see you here tomorrow. But for now, Bye.

Thank you for issuing a good-bye statement sir. However, for the record, we don't really care. Thanks. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 13, 2008, 10:44:04 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 13, 2008, 02:33:45 AM

Congrats on the job, AL :D

What a night I had.  I left my house around 3:30, because I had a meeting at work at 4.  Everytime before I go to work, I check the weather.  It was muggy, with a tornado watch til 8.  Okay..whatever.  So, I go to work, and during the meeting, it starts to rain..whoo.  Then..it's just cloudy.  Then around 8 PM, it starts getting kind of dark..okay.  Then, we notice street lights coming on.  I was taking an order, and all of the sudden I hear tornado sirens going off..and all of the sudden, my phone goes off.  Couldn't answer it..b/c I was dealing with customers.  Then, we got a call for one of the managers saying GO TO THE COOLER...so.. after going outside, me and another employee went out there, the wind picked up..and very vivid cloud-to-ground lightning.  So, we go to the cooler.  Well..then i get a call on my phone from a friend of mine saying that there is a tornado in RI, then another call saying that there is a funnel at the airport..YIKES.

So, after that ends, we turn the lights back on.  Boss calls and says McDonald's parking lot is flooded, so we will probably get busy.  And we did.  Then... we slow down a bit, and I am back on dishes, and all of the sudden I heard more sirens (this was like 1.5 hours later)  I go outside..and all I see is lightning, no rain, and the wind as CALM as could be.  (There really is a calm before the storm).  So, Boss calls and says GO TO THE COOLEr..well, of course, I didn't.  I went out the door.  So I told the manager I was with to come out here, and all the sudden I said HOLY SHIT!  I could have sworn I saw a funnel cloud.  I wasn't 100% sure, but it sure did look like it.  So not even 2 or 3 minutes later,my uncle (General Manager) calls the store and I answer, and he says that there was a tornado reported on the ground at TPC (a golf course..which is 10 minutes away from where work is), and I was like I KNEW IT.  I COULD HAEV SWORN I SEEN A FUNNEL.  So, I definitely did see the beginnings of that tornado. 

Soo, I headed home, and there is MAJOR flooding in my neighborhood.  I have a nice pond in my back yard.  Tonight was exciting, but would have been more exciting if I wasn't working :D.

So..point of story, there was 2 tornado warnings out tonight, which has never happened here to my knowledge, since I can remember.

Sorry for the book.  If you even read it, THANK YOU :D

Kyle, I read the whole thing. :D  Tornados are a hit-or-miss kind of thing, and you certainly got the hit!  What did the customers do?  Certainly they didn't go to the cooler..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 13, 2008, 11:00:48 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 13, 2008, 12:32:08 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 12, 2008, 05:15:29 PM

I'm starting off between $6.50 & $7.00 an hour

That's it?

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2008, 05:57:12 PM

As for how its used, I would have to work for the cable company to know why they do as they do. I'm sure a call or e-mail would answer your question.

Ask your father :P

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 12, 2008, 09:51:31 PM

We made it to page 400 of The Front Porch!

So?

He wouldn't know anything about that. :no:

Roland, let me just say...your really upsetting me.  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 13, 2008, 11:05:51 AM

Welcome to our newest member, yourweathertoday!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 13, 2008, 11:06:39 AM

haha..for sure.  Well, we were quite busy, as I mentioned before.  After the last order, and the call to go to the cooler was issued, we had to stop serving customers, which they were okay.  Some people asked if we were serving, we said no, and they said "that's what I thought" ha..

But yea, It wasn't a good business night.  I think labor was at 21%, and a good/avg night should be 16/17%

Oh yea, and Kanye West, Rhiana, and some other band were at the local arena last night, and NO BODY had any idea what was going on.  I talked to a couple of friends who went, and they said EVERYTHING around the arena was in water...CARAZY

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 13, 2008, 12:18:54 PM

School is officially OUT!!! I'm now an 11th grader.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2008, 12:21:46 PM

Same here school's over. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 13, 2008, 01:19:43 PM

Wow you get out late, Mike. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 13, 2008, 02:11:38 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 13, 2008, 01:19:43 PM

Wow you get out late, Mike. :yes:

Not for us. This is the earliest I've gotten out since 7th grade. We've had many years where we've gone out later, such as June 20 in 8th grade (2006).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 13, 2008, 03:07:05 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 13, 2008, 12:32:08 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 12, 2008, 05:15:29 PM

I'm starting off between $6.50 & $7.00 an hour

That's it?

well yeah, not very experienced - first job...it was better than what other places were offering me... $6 an hour.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 13, 2008, 03:10:41 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 13, 2008, 03:07:05 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 13, 2008, 12:32:08 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 12, 2008, 05:15:29 PM

I'm starting off between $6.50 & $7.00 an hour

That's it?

Well, Dan, Texas' minimum wage is a lot lower than the lucky ones in Illinois.

I believe Illinois min. wage goes up to $7.75 July 1st :yes:  The highest Minimum wage is $8.07 in Washington.

In Texas it is the same as the federal, 5.85.  So, technically, because Al is under 18, he is getting paid pretty okay, since kids under 18 do not have to get paid minimum.

well yeah, not very experienced - first job...it was better than what other places were offering me... $6 an hour.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 13, 2008, 03:17:22 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 13, 2008, 02:33:45 AM

Congrats on the job, AL :D

What a night I had.  I left my house around 3:30, because I had a meeting at work at 4.  Everytime before I go to work, I check the weather.  It was muggy, with a tornado watch til 8.  Okay..whatever.  So, I go to work, and during the meeting, it starts to rain..whoo.  Then..it's just cloudy.  Then around 8 PM, it starts getting kind of dark..okay.  Then, we notice street lights coming on.  I was taking an order, and all of the sudden I hear tornado sirens going off..and all of the sudden, my phone goes off.  Couldn't answer it..b/c I was dealing with customers.  Then, we got a call for one of the managers saying GO TO THE COOLER...so.. after going outside, me and another employee went out there, the wind picked up..and very vivid cloud-to-ground lightning.  So, we go to the cooler.  Well..then i get a call on my phone from a friend of mine saying that there is a tornado in RI, then another call saying that there is a funnel at the airport..YIKES.

So, after that ends, we turn the lights back on.  Boss calls and says McDonald's parking lot is flooded, so we will probably get busy.  And we did.  Then... we slow down a bit, and I am back on dishes, and all of the sudden I heard more sirens (this was like 1.5 hours later)  I go outside..and all I see is lightning, no rain, and the wind as CALM as could be.  (There really is a calm before the storm).  So, Boss calls and says GO TO THE COOLEr..well, of course, I didn't.  I went out the door.  So I told the manager I was with to come out here, and all the sudden I said HOLY SHIT!  I could have sworn I saw a funnel cloud.  I wasn't 100% sure, but it sure did look like it.  So not even 2 or 3 minutes later,my uncle (General Manager) calls the store and I answer, and he says that there was a tornado reported on the ground at TPC (a golf course..which is 10 minutes away from where work is), and I was like I KNEW IT.  I COULD HAEV SWORN I SEEN A FUNNEL.  So, I definitely did see the beginnings of that tornado. 

Soo, I headed home, and there is MAJOR flooding in my neighborhood.  I have a nice pond in my back yard.  Tonight was exciting, but would have been more exciting if I wasn't working :D.

So..point of story, there was 2 tornado warnings out tonight, which has never happened here to my knowledge, since I can remember.

Sorry for the book.  If you even read it, THANK YOU :D

wow that must have been an exciting night! i probably would have like stayed outside and watch it form hahaha.

the last time we've had a tornado warning for San Antonio (Bexar County) was forever and a day ago. :p. - though in your case, it was an actual tornado. awesome!

i believe it was back in 2005 - it was during the overnight hours on a school night, i was obviously asleep...and was awakened to loud thunder, consistent lightning, and heavy rain. i decided to check up on the weather channel, and saw there was a tornado warning in effect for bexar county - it soon gave some specific locations and simply said "a funnel cloud was reported by trained spotters near the city of Terrel Hills and Alamo Heights"...or something along that line. shortly after that the power blew out, but nothing was confirmed. haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 14, 2008, 11:01:40 PM

Derek, what happened to your YouTube account? When I go to your channel it says your account is closed. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2008, 11:40:39 PM

He told me it was for personal reasons.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:05:50 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 14, 2008, 11:01:40 PM

Derek, what happened to your YouTube account? When I go to your channel it says your account is closed. :unsure:

Yeah, I'm sorry about that. As Vic said, there were some personal issues. I'm about ready to start uploading the videos to my new LFMusicFan account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 15, 2008, 12:06:31 AM

BTW Derek, did you ever finish completing that 4000 emulation you made for me?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2008, 12:09:17 AM

Hmm..I better go to bed now. I honestly had no idea it was 12:10 am. I was too busy chatting with Krishnan and two other people on AIM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 15, 2008, 12:09:30 AM

Pfft Youtube...I was there before it became popular. Same with MySpace. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:09:53 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 15, 2008, 12:06:31 AM

BTW Derek, did you ever finish completing that 4000 emulation you made for me?

Oh yeah, I did awhile back. I'll upload it to my account after most of my IS videos are up... Sorry about the long wait..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 15, 2008, 12:13:19 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:09:53 AM

Oh yeah, I did awhile back. I'll upload it to my account after most of my IS videos are up... Sorry about the long wait..

No problem. B)

You can message me on YouTube (my screenname is TWCFan2006) when it's uploaded. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:22:02 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 15, 2008, 12:13:19 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:09:53 AM

Oh yeah, I did awhile back. I'll upload it to my account after most of my IS videos are up... Sorry about the long wait..

No problem. B)

You can message me on YouTube (my screenname is TWCFan2006) when it's uploaded. :yes:

The only video I have of that emulation was taped from the TV screen. I hope you don't mind...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 15, 2008, 12:29:02 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:22:02 AM

The only video I have of that emulation was taped from the TV screen. I hope you don't mind...

Oh, that's fine. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:59:57 AM

Just so y'all know, my new youtube channel will be www.youtube.com/LFMusicFan

I'm using the multi-uploader form, so you might not see any video descriptions yet. I'll add them as soon as all my IS clips are done uploading...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2008, 10:53:09 AM

I subscribed to your channel.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ndinminot on June 15, 2008, 12:12:56 PM

I celebrate my TWC viewership Anniversary in June.....it now has been 17 years since I found and discovered TWC...... man how time flies

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 15, 2008, 08:08:43 PM

I just mounted a new system in to my "tower of power" - ^{( It's just a server rack that runs off of 12 outlets. :P )} The system I put in was a MPEG encoding system... Within' having the system on for 2 minutes, the system core was up to 84°C / 183.2° F... The system then turned off, and wont come back on with out over heating. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 15, 2008, 08:19:42 PM

*Tosses Kyle a fire extinguisher*

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 15, 2008, 09:04:53 PM

That's hot.  </Paris Hilton>

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 15, 2008, 11:41:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 15, 2008, 08:19:42 PM

*Tosses Kyle a fire extinguisher*

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Tosses Gary a grenade :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 15, 2008, 11:42:11 PM

Thanks Gary!

It's the kind of thing where it took like 15 minutes to hoist it in to the rack, and screw it in to the rack, and now that it doesn't work, it just seems like such a HUGE production to take it out, just to replace a fan / add a fan, ugh!

By the way, I finally got unlimited data on my BlackBerry and decided to visit TWC Today, mobile... Tracked back the URL and found out it was a special address, here is what TWC Today looks like on a mobile device:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?;wap2

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 15, 2008, 11:44:19 PM

No need for weapons folks! Keep it to blunt, explosive objects please!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 15, 2008, 11:45:19 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on June 15, 2008, 11:42:11 PM

Thanks Gary!

It's the kind of thing where it took like 15 minutes to hoist it in to the rack, and screw it in to the rack, and now that it doesn't work, it just seems like such a HUGE production to take it out, just to replace a fan / add a fan, ugh!

By the way, I finally got unlimited data on my BlackBerry and decided to visit TWC Today, mobile... Tracked back the URL and found out it was a special address, here is what TWC Today looks like on a mobile device:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?;wap2

Its not pretty, but it'll do for mobile users.  :P

Dan that's not very nice.  :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 12:10:34 AM

Whoa, that's really basic. Then again, mobile users aren't really going to get much more than that. :P

(is posting from the mobile version of TWCT, but not on a mobile phone)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:16:22 AM

NBC bought TWC...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:23:41 AM

Source? I get news releases ASAP and I have not seen any report of this.

If you have a confirmed and reliable report of this, let me know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:26:05 AM

Yeah, I've searched all credible sources and there are no reports of an NBCU takeover.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:27:15 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:23:41 AM

Source? I get news releases ASAP and I have not seen any report of this.

If you have a confirmed and reliable report of this, let me know.

Insider info. No news yet, but swear to god it's legit. I'll post the first news article that comes out. Apparently there is talk about doing things like the did in the 90's, no storm stories or global warming crap. That's just a rumor, though.

I do know for a fact that NBC IS BUYING TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 16, 2008, 12:27:24 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:26:05 AM

Yeah, I've searched all credible sources and there are no reports of an NBCU takeover.

I just checked behind the stove, I can't find anything either. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:28:46 AM

Then Gil's just full of shit.

Save your "insider info" for your forum. Around here (and at TWCC too I'm sure) we'll stick to confirmed reports, when they become available. I'm not going to hurry into making an announcement about something just because you say its so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:30:54 AM

I'm gonna be able to say "I told ya so" for the first time ever. The suspense is killing me! :twothumbs:

I can't force you to believe me, but It is happening. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:32:00 AM

You can say it all you want. I'm not going to sacrifice my site's credibility on what amounts to hearsay. That would be extremely stupid and immature of me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:33:17 AM

Like I said, I can't force you to believe me.


THey just found out on Friday, hence I assume it will be all over the news tomorrow. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:34:13 AM

That was two days ago. If it happened Friday it would be out ALREADY. Even you, Gil, should know that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:35:02 AM

Not necessarily..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:35:44 AM

Gil, the media doesn't take off on weekends. This is a major story. The media would be allover it like flys on dung.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:39:33 AM

All I know is that NBC bought TWC for $3.5 Billion. Wait till the news comes out and see for yourself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:40:57 AM

At that time I will make the announcement. I'm willing to be patient and wait until its official. Again, my credibility's at stake and I won't sacrifice it on your say so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:42:34 AM

Gil, do yourself a favor and shut up until it's officially announced. Then, and only then, may you rub in it our face. As with Gary, until there's hard evidence, I don't believe you. :no:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:40:57 AM

Again, my credibility's at stake

That never stopped you before...  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:43:02 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:42:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:40:57 AM

Again, my credibility's at stake

That never stopped you before...  :lol:

What do you mean?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:44:02 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:43:02 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:42:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:40:57 AM

Again, my credibility's at stake

That never stopped you before...  :lol:

What do you mean?  :unsure:

Never mind, it was a joke... obviously not a good one. :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:44:36 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:44:02 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:43:02 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 16, 2008, 12:42:34 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:40:57 AM

Again, my credibility's at stake

That never stopped you before...  :lol:

What do you mean?  :unsure:

Never mind, it was a joke... obviously not a good one. :ninja:

Ok, if you say so.  :P :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2008, 12:47:04 AM

I'm so pissed off, I stayed up all night to record 2 songs in the overnight playlist, only to find out Forecast Crap is airing at 1-2am EST which means no 2 minutes locals until 2:08am :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:47:46 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 16, 2008, 12:47:04 AM

I'm so pissed off, I stayed up all night to record 2 songs in the overnight playlist, only to find out Forecast Crap is airing at 1-2am EST which means no 2 minutes locals until 2:08am :rolleyes:

That's nothing new, is it (FE's airtime, that is)?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 12:49:40 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 16, 2008, 12:47:04 AM

I'm so pissed off, I stayed up all night to record 2 songs in the overnight playlist, only to find out Forecast Crap is airing at 1-2am EST which means no 2 minutes locals until 2:08am :rolleyes:

Stay up late tomorrow night then, there will be regular programming all night. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:50:32 AM

Last time I ever do something nice for this community, that's for sure... <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:51:45 AM

You call making compulsive statements nice? If I wasn't familiar with you I would've thought you were intentionally trying to gain our ire.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:54:26 AM

1 - Wow what a weird choice of words. :lol:
2 - Seriously? A bit old for that, aren't I?
3 - Yes, there is currently no publically official information available yet, except for a post on Eastern US Wx forums. I just thought it would be of best interest that you guys might like to know something big before it was officially announced to the public.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:57:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:54:26 AM

1 - Wow what a weird choice of words. :lol:
2 - Seriously? A bit old for that, aren't I?
3 - Yes, there is currently no publically official information available yet, except for a post on Eastern US Wx forums. I just thought it would be of best interest that you guys might like to know something big before it was officially announced to the public.

The post on EasternUSwx was jumping the gun. nothing is official. I saw that post, and I wouldn't trust it as far as I could throw it.

You are a bit old for that, but that's yet to stop you.  ;)

If you want to help us, there are a couple of things you can do. First, quit rubbing in our faces that you have insider info about this (which you don't-EasternusWX is not insider info). Wait until you have some substantiative info, then tell us. don't you think I watch the press releases and news reports for this stuff?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:59:40 AM

No no, that's not where I got the info from. I'm just saying, there is other sources out there, such as that forum.

Well if you don't like me saying "Insider info", how would you like me to phrase it? My friend John Doe who lives at [address] in Atlanta, who's uncle works for NBC? Seriously, grow up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 01:01:10 AM

I don't want to know about it at all. I thought I made that abundantly clear. Not until you have an article I can see form a reliable news source. When I get a report from one of the news agencies, then I know its true.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2008, 01:02:04 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 12:49:40 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 16, 2008, 12:47:04 AM

I'm so pissed off, I stayed up all night to record 2 songs in the overnight playlist, only to find out Forecast Crap is airing at 1-2am EST which means no 2 minutes locals until 2:08am :rolleyes:

Stay up late tomorrow night then, there will be regular programming all night. :yes:

Arrgh. I'll be asleep tomorrow. My parents aren't home which is why i'm staying up...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 16, 2008, 01:02:24 AM

Well i've certainly learned my lesson. :rolleyes: Words cannot describe you guys. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 01:03:51 AM

Nor can they describe you-and trust me, I've tried all of them.

There's no more to say about this at current, so I'm going to bed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 16, 2008, 01:05:42 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 16, 2008, 01:02:04 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 12:49:40 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 16, 2008, 12:47:04 AM

I'm so pissed off, I stayed up all night to record 2 songs in the overnight playlist, only to find out Forecast Crap is airing at 1-2am EST which means no 2 minutes locals until 2:08am :rolleyes:

Stay up late tomorrow night then, there will be regular programming all night. :yes:

Arrgh. I'll be asleep tomorrow. My parents aren't home which is why i'm staying up...

Specifically which song do you want to capture?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2008, 01:07:24 AM

"Canadian Sunset" by Earl Klugh and "Someday Somehow" by Chris Geith.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 10:14:38 AM

Well Gil, I've checked all my daily news reports this morning, and still no mention of an NBC buyout of TWC. It looks like the only person who gets to say I told you so today is me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 16, 2008, 10:43:22 AM

The only report I saw today, which was dated June 13th (Friday), is this one: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/business/news/e3i5597024fecf11e33ef8c0691685224bc

The article specifically states that "this doesn't mean NBC Uni has automatically won the bidding".

So there :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 16, 2008, 10:46:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:35:44 AM

Gil, the media doesn't take off on weekends. This is a major story. The media would be allover it like flys on dung.

I do! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 16, 2008, 10:46:21 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 12:49:40 AM

Stay up late tomorrow night then, there will be regular programming all night. :yes:

Not all night... FFN/ICHT now airs on 3AM weekdays.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 10:47:14 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 16, 2008, 10:46:21 AM

Not all night... FFN/ICHT now airs on 3AM weekdays.

Close enough. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 16, 2008, 10:50:42 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 16, 2008, 12:57:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 16, 2008, 12:54:26 AM

1 - Wow what a weird choice of words. :lol:
2 - Seriously? A bit old for that, aren't I?
3 - Yes, there is currently no publically official information available yet, except for a post on Eastern US Wx forums. I just thought it would be of best interest that you guys might like to know something big before it was officially announced to the public.

The post on EasternUSwx was jumping the gun. nothing is official. I saw that post, and I wouldn't trust it as far as I could throw it.

You are a bit old for that, but that's yet to stop you.  ;)

If you want to help us, there are a couple of things you can do. First, quit rubbing in our faces that you have insider info about this (which you don't-EasternusWX is not insider info). Wait until you have some substantiative info, then tell us. don't you think I watch the press releases and news reports for this stuff?

Not to mention, that on those forums, the first post mentioning the sell, was posted on "May 31 2008, at 09:11 AM"... I've scanned through Newsblues my self and have found nothing about this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2008, 11:02:09 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 16, 2008, 10:47:14 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 16, 2008, 10:46:21 AM

Not all night... FFN/ICHT now airs on 3AM weekdays.

Close enough. :P

I heard the Earl Klugh song last night but had my computer off!!! It was a D flavor but i wanted to record it. i'm so angry :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 16, 2008, 11:04:23 AM

If you want, I'll try and see if I can record these for you overnight tonight. Can you (or anyone) provide clips of these or at least tell me how the songs sound like?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2008, 11:12:16 AM

Someday Somehow i got in full length from Network Music's Killer Tracks site.

Canadian Sunset is this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9KrQVrMaE

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2008, 12:16:58 AM

Everytime, i play a video in WinTV , I get a recording that's much wider. How can I fix this?  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 17, 2008, 12:45:07 AM

first day of work at Freddy's:

pretty much awesome - i met up with the manager around 4pm, he clocked me in and gave my a pack of papers, W4 papers, the Employee Handbook, and General Information....after that we began my training - 5ish.

They put me on cashier for the time being, so for the first 5 minutes while there weren't any guest (we don't call them customers) he taught me some basics, eventually he got his hands tied up, and guests starting coming in - i didn't really freak and i did what he told me to do - a few stuff i couldn't really but screw up on, because well...i wasn't taught everything!

before i knew it - it was dinner time and families began pouring in...haha now i freaked. I was the only cashier working (we only have two cash registers), so the line grew pretty quickly...i began asking my co-workers for help as my manager Steve, was busy. they helped me out, and a few of the orders - i continued to screw up on....but hey, it's not my fault!!! i wasn't taught everything, i kinda learned on my own. hahaha

and before i even knew it, closing hour was already here (10pm) it took us an hour to clean up and head out. i met pretty awesome co-workers (there were only 4 tonight) and i don't know who'll be working tomorrow - i do no i'm suppose to go in at 5pm - closing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicRocks on June 17, 2008, 02:50:34 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:59:57 AM

Just so y'all know, my new youtube channel will be www.youtube.com/LFMusicFan

I'm using the multi-uploader form, so you might not see any video descriptions yet. I'll add them as soon as all my IS clips are done uploading...

I haven't seen a multi-uploader form on YT

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 17, 2008, 08:09:34 AM

Quote from: LFMusicRocks on June 17, 2008, 02:50:34 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 15, 2008, 12:59:57 AM

Just so y'all know, my new youtube channel will be www.youtube.com/LFMusicFan

I'm using the multi-uploader form, so you might not see any video descriptions yet. I'll add them as soon as all my IS clips are done uploading...

I haven't seen a multi-uploader form on YT

On the upload page, there is a button on the right side that says "Upload files larger than 100MB or upload many files at once!" I haven't used it, but apparently you have to install some program to make it work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2008, 05:22:57 PM

So I went to my friends house and saw their intellistar. It's beautiful! I found out they only have the cable coming out of the wall. If i connect a coaxial from the wall to my tuner what do I do next in WinTV? Would have i go to Channel Manager/Sources/Analog Scan again?

TWC also changed channel numbers. It used to be 48 now it's 61.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 17, 2008, 05:25:00 PM

What the...  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2008, 05:36:05 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 17, 2008, 05:25:00 PM

What the...  :o

Have a problem? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 17, 2008, 05:53:40 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 17, 2008, 05:22:57 PM

So I went to my friends house and saw their intellistar. It's beautiful!

Haha, that's exactly what I said when I saw satellite for the first time.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2008, 06:10:09 PM

I'm sick of satellite. My parents said they might be getting an HD package soon along with a 45 channel SD package. TWC HD will be included so i'm looking forward to that.

And i caught the Earl Klugh song last night but not Someday Somehow by Chris Geith. I give up.

I'll just add both songs to "blank" satellite clips and pretend those were the overnight songs :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2008, 09:37:13 PM

Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUe4rc-BD9o) it is :P

I will capturing more overnight clips in the july list don't worry :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2008, 11:41:32 PM

Chilly night tonight. It's gonna go down to 55º tonight, and tomorrow will only hit about 71º! Quite a difference compared to the near 100º weather we had only a week ago.
 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 17, 2008, 11:54:33 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 17, 2008, 11:41:32 PM

Chilly night tonight. It's gonna go down to 55º tonight, and tomorrow will only hit about 71º! Quite a difference compared to the near 100º weather we had only a week ago.
 

Same here. I'm lovin' it though.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 18, 2008, 12:18:04 AM

I hope I'm allowed to ask this. Does anyone know of any free way to convert DRM protected files to mp3? There are 2 songs in particular that simply cannot be converted. I tried burning them to a CD, and it said they couldn't burned. I tried using soundtaxi, which I've used a lot in the past, and they still won't convert.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2008, 12:28:30 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 17, 2008, 11:54:33 PM

Same here. I'm lovin' it though.  :twothumbs:

Me too. Couldn't stand the heat and code red air quality we had last week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 12:38:48 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 18, 2008, 12:18:04 AM

I hope I'm allowed to ask this. Does anyone know of any free way to convert DRM protected files to mp3? There are 2 songs in particular that simply cannot be converted. I tried burning them to a CD, and it said they couldn't burned. I tried using soundtaxi, which I've used a lot in the past, and they still won't convert.  <_<

This is a borderline question. I'm not sure its legal to try and circumvent DRM protection. I'll wait 'till Stephen or some other knowing person confirms or denies this before making a final decision on whether or not to allow this question to remain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 18, 2008, 03:47:07 AM

It is legal to remove DRM... but only if that song will remain your property. In other words, removing DRM and sending it to your best buds is illegal, while removing it and burning it to a cd for yourself is perfectly okay.

I use a program (that I paid for), which works really well, called WMAConvert. (http://www.soundtaxi.us/wmaconvert.html) It was $15, IIRC. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 09:06:29 AM

Well that certainly doesn't make the decision any easier. I guess I'll have to allow the question to remain since its a legal thing to do, and since I can't stop him from doing what he will with them. What I don't know won't hurt me I suppose.  :twothumbs: :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 18, 2008, 10:45:27 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 18, 2008, 03:47:07 AM

It is legal to remove DRM... but only if that song will remain your property. In other words, removing DRM and sending it to your best buds is illegal, while removing it and burning it to a cd for yourself is perfectly okay.

I use a program (that I paid for), which works really well, called WMAConvert. ([url]http://www.soundtaxi.us/wmaconvert.html[/url]) It was $15, IIRC. :yes:

Hmmm, I'll try that program. Thanks Tyler! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 10:48:47 AM

Welcome to our newest member, adam_86!!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 18, 2008, 11:11:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 09:06:29 AM

What I don't know won't hurt me I suppose.  :twothumbs: :sunglasses:

Really?  People didn't know what germs were in the 1600s, but it obviously hurt them :ninja:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 12:06:10 PM

Hmm I saw my friend's cable box and it;s the weirdest box i've ever seen. It weighs less than a pound and only has three free ouputs: {Audio}. {Video}, and {To Tv/VCR} (which i;m guessing where i'll connect my coaxial) :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2008, 12:07:52 PM

Does he have Comcast? If so, I think I've seen them before. We had one of those at my shore house.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 12:18:14 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 18, 2008, 11:11:01 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 09:06:29 AM

What I don't know won't hurt me I suppose.  :twothumbs: :sunglasses:

Really?  People didn't know what germs were in the 1600s, but it obviously hurt them :ninja:

:P

Ok smartass.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 12:19:24 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 18, 2008, 12:07:52 PM

Does he have Comcast? If so, I think I've seen them before. We had one of those at my shore house.

Yes comcast, it's a small box. Two cables from the wall connect to it..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2008, 12:42:20 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 18, 2008, 12:19:24 PM

Yes comcast, it's a small box. Two cables from the wall connect to it..

Does it look like this (http://www.comcast.com/MediaLibrary/1/1/About/PressRoom/Images/LogoAndMediaLibrary/Photography/DCT700DigitalCableBox2.jpg)? That's the one I have at my shore house.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 01:03:17 PM

Yes! Exactly! Could you help me with the set-up so I can use my tuner to record TWC>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2008, 01:06:13 PM

I'm not quite familiar with these boxes as I've used more Scientific Atlanta ones. Are there any other ports on that box other than the ones you mentioned?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 01:08:05 PM

There are 5 ports. I know 2 of them are connected but not sure which ones.

Audio
Video
TV/VCR Out
and the 2 ports which the cables are connected i forgot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 18, 2008, 01:27:30 PM

Does it look like this?

http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/images/dct700_back.jpg

If so, attach your tuner to the "TO TV/VCR" port via coaxial cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 01:36:25 PM

Yes pretty much like it. And it's the same with satellite, u control the channels via remote, am i correct?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on June 18, 2008, 01:37:43 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 18, 2008, 01:36:25 PM

Yes pretty much like it. And it's the same with satellite, u control the channels via remote, am i correct?

Yes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 18, 2008, 01:49:05 PM

Lately during the local ad inserts on TWC they've been showing promos for shows on National Geographic, and the commercial says National Geographic Channel is channel 109, but it's really on channel 77. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2008, 01:56:11 PM

I'm getting that same commercial. I think 109 is the channel that National Geographic is on here, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 02:06:43 PM

Why would they put a Nat Geo commercial on TWC? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 18, 2008, 02:08:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 18, 2008, 02:06:43 PM

Why would they put a Nat Geo commercial on TWC? :wacko:

It was a local commercial. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2008, 02:11:23 PM

No, I saw it on my DirecTV too. Channel 276 they advertised.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 18, 2008, 02:32:08 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 18, 2008, 02:06:43 PM

Why would they put a Nat Geo commercial on TWC? :wacko:

Because it's good cross-promotion. Viewers of TWC likely have interests in the same thing NatGeo viewers do... nature, wildlife, etc. Makes a lot of sense. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 02:58:58 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 18, 2008, 02:32:08 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 18, 2008, 02:06:43 PM

Why would they put a Nat Geo commercial on TWC? :wacko:

Because it's good cross-promotion. Viewers of TWC likely have interests in the same thing NatGeo viewers do... nature, wildlife, etc. Makes a lot of sense. :yes:

Precisely.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 18, 2008, 03:49:38 PM

I've seen Weather Channel commercials on ESPN before.

In fact, I remember into the '06 year, they were showing ICHT and Hurricane '05 commercials.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 18, 2008, 04:02:00 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 18, 2008, 03:49:38 PM

I've seen Weather Channel commercials on ESPN before.

In fact, I remember into the '06 year, they were showing ICHT and Hurricane '05 commercials.

Yep. I remember seeing Epic Conditions/Weather Ventures commercials on ESPN last summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 18, 2008, 10:23:31 PM

Well folks, consider this a "preview" of a project still "in progress." :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejabAheDi5Y

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 10:48:04 PM

Very nice!  :sunglasses: :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 18, 2008, 11:09:49 PM

Nice Work!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 18, 2008, 11:30:42 PM

looks great, tyler...

however youtube lately has been pretty much pissing me off...for many videos...they're stretched in, and it annoys me so much...if anyone knows what i'm talking about.

if you do - how do i fix this obnoxious problem?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 18, 2008, 11:46:47 PM

Tyler's video is stretched for me, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 11:56:35 PM

It looks fine to me. I wish I knew what you guys were talking about.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2008, 12:04:11 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 18, 2008, 11:56:35 PM

It looks fine to me. I wish I knew what you guys were talking about.  :unsure:

It looks "squished in". You can really tell it on the TWC logo on the LDL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on June 19, 2008, 12:07:19 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 18, 2008, 11:30:42 PM

looks great, tyler...

however youtube lately has been pretty much pissing me off...for many videos...they're stretched in, and it annoys me so much...if anyone knows what i'm talking about.

if you do - how do i fix this obnoxious problem?

Same thing is happening to me it also happens to me when i watch dj's weatherstar 4000 videos on youtube

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2008, 12:15:23 AM

I don't know about you guys, but I'm only having the problem with that particular video that Tyler posted. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 12:24:27 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 19, 2008, 12:15:23 AM

I don't know about you guys, but I'm only having the problem with that particular video that Tyler posted. :unsure:

it's happened on other video's for me before...i'll post a link to one if i find one, and screen capture it just in case it works for you.

but on an important note - photobucket was hacked last night:

Quote from: Photobucket

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We have blocked that and photobucked techs have restored the domain pointing to its original location!
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Unfortunately the complete DNS replication usually takes 24-48 hours and during this time caches DNS records might still point to us!
The normal operation of Photobucket is restored and as soon as the replication is complete there should be no further such issues!
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Thanks for your patience and understanding!

EDIT by Stephen: Fixed your quote. ;)

actually i caught the mistake and fixed it myself ;) lol. i guess it was probably at the same time. but whatever hahaha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 12:33:44 AM

sorry i don't know why it posted this separately...i clearly pushed the edit button for that last post, but somehow managed to post itself a new post...but here is a screen cap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2008, 12:39:47 AM

Yep, that's exactly how it appears to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 01:00:08 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx3rD-KINgg

try that one - it's a KENS 5 Newscast closing...

here is what it looks like on my screen:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2008, 01:02:11 AM

Yeah, I have the problem with that video as well. I think it's more of a problem with the video it self rather than YouTube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 01:06:55 AM

however, it wasn't like that before. i guess i should've mentioned that. so youtube definitely plays some role in a few of the posted videos being squashed in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 19, 2008, 01:08:08 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 19, 2008, 01:06:55 AM

however, it wasn't like that before. i guess i should've mentioned that. so youtube definitely plays some role in a few of the posted videos being squashed in.

I've, too, noticed that on some videos. At times certain videos will look fine, then I view the same video months later, and it will be all squished.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 01:10:06 AM

I've noticed this only on a few videos posted by a fellow named Dj0287. I am all but positive this has something to do with the way the video was encoded, and nothing (or little) to do with YouTube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 01:14:54 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 01:10:06 AM

I've noticed this only on a few videos posted by a fellow named Dj0287. I am all but positive this has something to do with the way the video was encoded, and nothing (or little) to do with YouTube.

but that doesn't explain why the videos were normal sometime in the past, and suddenly are squished. :no: though i'm not an expert at it, so how knows.

i was just asking is if it can be fixed, cause its annoying the heck outta me. lol.

there are definitely more videos i've seen squished, i thought it was a problem on my headend, but now i'm kinda glad it's not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 01:17:03 AM

I've never seen any video go from squished to not. The one's I've seen have been squished from day one and never changed.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 01:19:52 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 01:17:03 AM

I've never seen any video go from squished to not. The one's I've seen have been squished from day one and never changed.  :wacko:

no, i'm saying that the video about the KENS 5 Newscast closing wasn't squished before, and suddenly it is.

you may have gotten it backwards  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 19, 2008, 01:28:07 AM

I've seen several videos squashed, then weeks later are okay. Very odd...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 01:30:18 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 19, 2008, 01:28:07 AM

I've seen several videos squashed, then weeks later are okay. Very odd...

oh so it works vise-versa as well. wow that's interesting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 19, 2008, 01:43:36 AM

I had the same problem awhile back, but after a few clicks on the refresh button or a restart of the browser, it's back to normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 19, 2008, 02:23:17 AM

I've not noticed the problem

Greatest thing that has EVER happened in my 12 years of being in school (except the week where we went for a 1/2 a day because of snow.)  The phone rang, my brother answered it, and he said KYLE COME HERE, so I went, and I was like "WHO IS IT?", he said he didnt know.
  Turns out..it was a recording from the school district, saying the new hours for 2008-09 year.  So, I listen, and they said Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 

So, Next year, there will only be 4 day weeks.  However, every other week, we will have everyday, but Wednesday, the day we have off every other week, will be shortened by 45 minutes.  Weird..but awesome.  But, school will probably run til mid June.  I checked the schedule, and it hasnt changed, but, the new schedule was just released today..so

But YEA..4 school days a week =)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 11:08:42 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 19, 2008, 02:23:17 AM

I've not noticed the problem

Greatest thing that has EVER happened in my 12 years of being in school (except the week where we went for a 1/2 a day because of snow.)  The phone rang, my brother answered it, and he said KYLE COME HERE, so I went, and I was like "WHO IS IT?", he said he didnt know.
  Turns out..it was a recording from the school district, saying the new hours for 2008-09 year.  So, I listen, and they said Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 

So, Next year, there will only be 4 day weeks.  However, every other week, we will have everyday, but Wednesday, the day we have off every other week, will be shortened by 45 minutes.  Weird..but awesome.  But, school will probably run til mid June.  I checked the schedule, and it hasnt changed, but, the new schedule was just released today..so

But YEA..4 school days a week =)

i'll say it before, and i'll say it again...your school is crazy. i hate you.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 12:49:00 PM

Alright, got a question for some of you (the teens). This is something I've been wondering about for a long time.

I was walking up to the dollar store this morning, when I passed a group of 4 girls, who looked like they were somewhere between 13-16 years old. When I got to where they were they all started giggling, and then one of the girls, who was wearing gray, said the girl in blue liked me. The girl in blue then said the girl in gray liked me.  Then, on the way back from the dollar store one of them said one of the others said I looked hot in the pants I was wearing.

Now, I know none of these girls, and none of them know me. So my question for the teens here is, did either one really like me, or are they just a bunch of rowdy girls?  The answer means very little, since their so much younger than I am. I'm just wanting to know what it means, as like I said I've been wondering about it, as its happened in the past, and I've never known what to make of it.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 19, 2008, 01:39:41 PM

Well, I don't know the true answer.   But, my guess would be no.  They are immature, and just trying to be goofy :P.  Happened to me at the pool last week, and I did the same thing when I was younger.  They just think it's funny, and it is at one point, but then you look back, and think, "what was I doing?"

But, you never know, they may think that about you..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 02:00:35 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 19, 2008, 01:39:41 PM

Well, I don't know the true answer.   But, my guess would be no.  They are immature, and just trying to be goofy :P.  Happened to me at the pool last week, and I did the same thing when I was younger.  They just think it's funny, and it is at one point, but then you look back, and think, "what was I doing?"

But, you never know, they may think that about you..

That's what I figured. But I avoided them like the plague, so if they were only goofing around, they got the message that I wasn't taking the bait.  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 19, 2008, 02:26:01 PM

You sure Tyler wasn't in that crowd? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2008, 02:32:06 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 19, 2008, 02:26:01 PM

You sure Tyler wasn't in that crowd? :P

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 19, 2008, 02:38:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 12:49:00 PM

Alright, got a question for some of you (the teens). This is something I've been wondering about for a long time.

I was walking up to the dollar store this morning, when I passed a group of 4 girls, who looked like they were somewhere between 13-16 years old. When I got to where they were they all started giggling, and then one of the girls, who was wearing gray, said the girl in blue liked me. The girl in blue then said the girl in gray liked me.  Then, on the way back from the dollar store one of them said one of the others said I looked hot in the pants I was wearing.

Now, I know none of these girls, and none of them know me. So my question for the teens here is, did either one really like me, or are they just a bunch of rowdy girls?  The answer means very little, since their so much younger than I am. I'm just wanting to know what it means, as like I said I've been wondering about it, as its happened in the past, and I've never known what to make of it.  :wacko:

If they're anything like me and my friends, no. We always mess with girls, whether older or younger, and will go over and be like "see that kid in that [insert color of here] shirt? he thinks you're a total hottie." :P :devil:

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 19, 2008, 02:26:01 PM

You sure Tyler wasn't in that crowd? :P

ROFL.  :bleh: :harhar:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2008, 03:12:06 PM

Quote from: Tyler

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 19, 2008, 02:26:01 PM

You sure Tyler wasn't in that crowd? :P

ROFL.  :bleh: :harhar:

well he didn't deny it.... hahaha :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on June 19, 2008, 03:58:33 PM

wow i never thought i would hear the super mario theme like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1jFkao-rTA   :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 05:31:02 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 19, 2008, 03:12:06 PM

Quote from: Tyler

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 19, 2008, 02:26:01 PM

You sure Tyler wasn't in that crowd? :P

ROFL.  :bleh: :harhar:

well he didn't deny it.... hahaha :P

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 19, 2008, 10:24:56 PM

<rant>
I was up at school for the day (I had a band function I had to attend), and on my way home, I was behind this tractor trailer for six miles between Spring Grove and Hanover (not that it really matters), and the entire way, the truck couldn't have gone faster than 35 mph. The speed limit on that stretch of road is 45 mph the majority of the way. To make matters even worse, the truck had those small LED tail lights, and whenever it went over any bumps the lights flickered and half the time it looked like the brake lights were on because the lights flickered that much. Also, I saw the truck driver over the center line of the road on multiple occasions going around turns.

I realize that driving trucks isn't easy, but it can't be that difficult, can it? Maybe it was a driver in training or something...?
</rant>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 19, 2008, 10:48:33 PM

NVM about the whole4 days a week.  Every Wednesday, we get out 45 minutes early..i got totally confused..

So, I was driving (getting paid for it..mind you..had to run to a different store), and I keep swerving on the road, so Im like WTF?!  I get there, and notice I have a flat tire.  So, I call up to work and tell them to clock me out, but they said dont worry about  it..just get up here ASAP.. so I did.  My parents had to drive me up there.  I come home, and looking at the tire, a FREAKING WOODCHIP was the culprit.. a woodchip.  COME ON NOW!  ..uggh.  So, if the tire can't be patched up, I have to buy a new oen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 19, 2008, 11:47:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 19, 2008, 10:48:33 PM

NVM about the whole4 days a week.  Every Wednesday, we get out 45 minutes early..i got totally confused..

So, I was driving (getting paid for it..mind you..had to run to a different store), and I keep swerving on the road, so Im like WTF?!  I get there, and notice I have a flat tire.  So, I call up to work and tell them to clock me out, but they said dont worry about  it..just get up here ASAP.. so I did.  My parents had to drive me up there.  I come home, and looking at the tire, a FREAKING WOODCHIP was the culprit.. a woodchip.  COME ON NOW!  ..uggh.  So, if the tire can't be patched up, I have to buy a new oen.

That can probably be patched.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2008, 12:05:38 AM

LOL! The folks over at the emulation board are spreading rumors that TWC has been bought out. See the thread for yourself if you haven't already.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2008, 12:17:08 AM

And I have a feeling the sparks are going to fly again, as poeckerface and number1twcfan are both reading the thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2008, 12:34:50 AM

We've actually reached a truce!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 20, 2008, 12:37:46 AM

Let's celebrate! :dance: :dance: :dance:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2008, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 20, 2008, 12:37:46 AM

Let's celebrate! :dance: :dance: :dance:

:P

Let's!  :dance: :dance: :dance:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 21, 2008, 11:09:07 AM

So, I gotta say...the Wii is an amazing piece of equipment.

So far, I have two Wii remotes, one nunchuck, and one classic controller.  The classic controller is used for probably the neatest feature of the Wii...the Virtual Console.  Via the Wii Shop Channel, you buy points (100pts = $1) to buy classic games for your system.  These games range from Super Mario Brothers for the original NES to Mario Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64...lots of fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on June 21, 2008, 04:59:35 PM

I wish I could connect my Wii console to the Internet...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 22, 2008, 09:58:12 AM

Welcome to our newest member, Jtaylor1!  :sunglasses: :welcome:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 22, 2008, 02:12:38 PM

I wish this could happen. :P

(http://vicb14.googlepages.com/musicreceipt.JPG)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 23, 2008, 11:26:22 PM

The local Fox affiliate, WPMT 43, is occasionally crawling information about a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect in Berks county. Each time information crawled across the bottom of the screen, there was no audible alert. Then they showed a map with the warnings on it, and the warning for Berks county was shown, along one for Adams County, which expired 45 minutes ago.

Isn't that against FCC regulations to be showing the warning, but have no audible alert?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 23, 2008, 11:29:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 23, 2008, 11:26:22 PM

The local Fox affiliate, WPMT 43, is occasionally crawling information about a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect in Berks county. Each time information crawled across the bottom of the screen, there was no audible alert. Then they showed a map with the warnings on it, and the warning for Berks county was shown, along one for Adams County, which expired 45 minutes ago.

Isn't that against FCC regulations to be showing the warning, but have no audible alert?

I don't think so. There's never an audible alert when the Baltimore stations run scrolls. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2008, 11:30:29 PM

I don't think so. Up until the past year, WPVI-TV didn't use an audible alert for their warnings, and I think a few other stations in the area were like that too.

But, if it isn't illegal, then why did the FCC order TWC to cease the 3000?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 23, 2008, 11:36:09 PM

But isn't that precisely the reason that the Weather STAR 3000 was discontinued? It couldn't sound an alert tine each time a warning was displayed.

Do the rules and regulations that regulate cable differ from those residing over OTA TV?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 23, 2008, 11:46:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 23, 2008, 11:36:09 PM

But isn't that precisely the reason that the Weather STAR 3000 was discontinued? It couldn't sound an alert tine each time a warning was displayed.

Do the rules and regulations that regulate cable differ from those residing over OTA TV?

Yes, I think so. :yes:

Billy, you get some Baltimore stations, right? Watch once during a severe weather event if you don't beleive me.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 23, 2008, 11:51:55 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 23, 2008, 11:46:32 PM

Billy, you get some Baltimore stations, right? Watch once during a severe weather event if you don't beleive me.  :sunglasses:

Yes, I get some Baltimore stations, and oh, I believe you. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 24, 2008, 12:02:09 AM

I thought that there was an FCC rule on that.  I guess not though.  A couple stations here in my market don't use tones, so I don't think there is a rule.  And if there was, then it's probably no longer in effect

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 24, 2008, 07:20:58 AM

Only one station in my area uses tones...and they just started doing wx bulletins in the last year or so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 10:38:41 AM

Only WPVI and WMFZ Bucks County in my area use tones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 24, 2008, 10:57:12 AM

Action News & 69 News

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 11:02:20 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 24, 2008, 10:57:12 AM

Action News & 69 News

I didn't ask the name of the news stations, thank you very much <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 24, 2008, 11:06:42 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 24, 2008, 11:02:20 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 24, 2008, 10:57:12 AM

Action News & 69 News

I didn't ask the name of the news stations, thank you very much <_<

calm down :rolleyes:

On one of the stations here, their system is screwed up.  Everytime an alert tone comes on, the screen blinks, the volume goes out for 5 seconds, and the screen turns darker, and when it's over, the volume is regular, and the screen brightens, it's kind of weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2008, 11:09:19 AM

Geez Vic. Take a chill pill.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 11:15:48 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 24, 2008, 11:06:42 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 24, 2008, 11:02:20 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 24, 2008, 10:57:12 AM

Action News & 69 News

I didn't ask the name of the news stations, thank you very much <_<

calm down :rolleyes:

I'm fine. He does that EVERYWHERE I GO and it's annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2008, 11:50:06 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 24, 2008, 11:15:48 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 24, 2008, 11:06:42 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 24, 2008, 11:02:20 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 24, 2008, 10:57:12 AM

Action News & 69 News

I didn't ask the name of the news stations, thank you very much <_<

calm down :rolleyes:

I'm fine. He does that EVERYWHERE I GO and it's annoying.

Getting yourself bent out of shape is only going to get you in trouble too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 25, 2008, 10:32:37 PM

Got to see some baby bunnies over at my grandparent's place tonight. A rabbit had a litter of bunnies a few weeks ago behind their house. I believe originally there were four babies, but one somehow died. Last night there were three babies running around but when we went over tonight we only saw two, plus the mother rabbit. Apparently one of the little ones likes to go in the holes where the basement windows are (they have a name, I forget it). Then one got into the space between the glass and screen and was stuck, so we had to "rescue" it. I have pictures if anyone's interested.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2008, 10:33:56 PM

I like to see some. That's cool you got to see rabbits. A lot of petowners who have rabbits have issues with biting and gnawing furniture.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2008, 10:43:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 25, 2008, 10:32:37 PM

Got to see some baby bunnies over at my grandparent's place tonight. A rabbit had a litter of bunnies a few weeks ago behind their house. I believe originally there were four babies, but one somehow died. Last night there were three babies running around but when we went over tonight we only saw two, plus the mother rabbit. Apparently one of the little ones likes to go in the holes where the basement windows are (they have a name, I forget it). Then one got into the space between the glass and screen and was stuck, so we had to "rescue" it. I have pictures if anyone's interested.

You mean the window well?  :twothumbs:

Do post pictures. They would be most interesting!  :)

Vic, I don't think these are pet rabbits. I'm pretty sure they're wild.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 25, 2008, 10:45:52 PM

Here are some of the pictures.

022 - bunny caught in window
031 - the "rescued" bunny
037 - the mother rabbit

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 25, 2008, 10:47:18 PM

Window well, that's it. B)

Yeah, these are wild rabbits.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2008, 10:49:21 PM

Cool nice pics glad that rabbit was safe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2008, 10:54:04 PM

Very nice pics!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2008, 12:45:13 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 25, 2008, 10:45:52 PM

Here are some of the pictures.

022 - bunny caught in window
031 - the "rescued" bunny
037 - the mother rabbit

Which shadow is yours? (in pic 31) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2008, 12:57:06 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2008, 12:45:13 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 25, 2008, 10:45:52 PM

Here are some of the pictures.

022 - bunny caught in window
031 - the "rescued" bunny
037 - the mother rabbit

Which shadow is yours? (in pic 31) :P

Not telling. :P

Middle shadow. Ya happy now, punk? :-P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2008, 10:02:41 AM

in Pic 31, are those your arms?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2008, 10:03:38 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 26, 2008, 10:02:41 AM

in Pic 31, are those your arms?

No. They're my grandfather's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2008, 10:04:27 AM

I thought so because I don't know any kids your age having gray hair :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 10:46:11 AM

Here's my guess on who's who in that pic..his grandfather is on the left, he's in the center, and I'm thinking his sister's on the right.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2008, 10:49:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 10:46:11 AM

Here's my guess on who's who in that pic..his grandfather is on the left, he's in the center, and I'm thinking his sister's on the right.  :happy:

No, that's me on the right. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 10:51:30 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 26, 2008, 10:49:08 AM

No, that's me on the right. :P

You're a girl?!? :o

 :P :rofl2:

BTW Gary - look carefully at Billy's post that said "Not telling"... :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 10:52:32 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 10:51:30 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 26, 2008, 10:49:08 AM

No, that's me on the right. :P

You're a girl?!? :o

 :P :rofl2:

BTW Gary - look carefully at Billy's post that said "Not telling"... :whistling:

Yep he is a girl.  :P

I saw it Stephen.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2008, 10:52:47 AM

Billy looks really tall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 10:53:09 AM

Could've fooled me. :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 11:02:32 AM

I was thinking the same thing. I''d give him 5/8, maybe 5/9.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 26, 2008, 11:02:44 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 26, 2008, 10:52:47 AM

Billy looks really tall.

It looks that way because of the way the sun was angled when the pic was taken.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2008, 11:05:17 AM

I'm sure Billy loves all this attention :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2008, 11:07:18 AM

I don't know if anyone's aware but today has been one year since TWCToday debuted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 11:08:38 AM

Right you are Vic!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 26, 2008, 11:09:26 AM

Actually, The 1 year anniversary of TWCToday Forums was yesterday

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2008, 11:13:40 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 26, 2008, 11:09:26 AM

Actually, The 1 year anniversary of TWCToday Forums was yesterday

Correct, but most of the first members joined exactly one year from today

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2008, 11:16:46 AM

I think TWC Today originally started a few days before that, because before this forum we had another (illegal) forum hosted by IPB.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 11:19:21 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 26, 2008, 11:16:46 AM

I think TWC Today originally started a few days before that, because before this forum we had another (illegal) forum hosted by IPB.

That's why we don't count that.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 11:24:38 AM

I completely removed the anniversary thread. It's a real freakin shame we can't even celebrate something as happy as our one year anniversary because of some of you people. That really pisses me off.

Thanks ya'll. I really appreciate it.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2008, 11:43:47 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 10:46:11 AM

Here's my guess on who's who in that pic..his grandfather is on the left, he's in the center, and I'm thinking his sister's on the right.  :happy:

Right. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 11:56:50 AM

Who da man!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 12:34:26 PM

Tyler's da man.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 12:36:17 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 12:34:26 PM

Tyler's da man.  :whistling:

 :werd:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 12:54:17 PM

Happy birthday TWC Today! B) :dance:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 11:24:38 AM

I completely removed the anniversary thread. It's a real freakin shame we can't even celebrate something as happy as our one year anniversary because of some of you people. That really pisses me off.

Thanks ya'll. I really appreciate it.  :rolleyes:

I wasn't on the boards when this happened, so I don't know what went on, but yes, it is a shame to here that. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 12:57:48 PM

Well in a nutshell what happened was Roland took it upon himself to inform me not once but several times that the anniversary was actually yesterday. Unfortunately I didn't realize it until today. But apparenly it was not acceptable to post a notice a day late, so I went and scrapped the thread to avoid any further critiscm. Seems I haven't been able to say anything this week without getting a load of criticsm back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 01:05:08 PM

Must be your unlucky week. :yes:


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 01:06:35 PM

And actually, when I look into your profile, it says you joined on June 25 2007 at about 10 PM CT (11 PM ET), so technically June 26th of last year would've been the first full day of TWC Today. :yes:

It's sad to see though that people are ignorant enough to not realize that. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 01:09:15 PM

Your right Tyler.  :P :rofl2:

Stephen, I give up. That's all I've got to say. If you all want to start threads to celebrate milestones, go ahead. But don't expect them from me anymore.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 01:11:17 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 12:34:26 PM

Tyler's da woman.  :whistling:

Fixed. :whistling:

:P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 01:12:51 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 01:11:17 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 12:34:26 PM

Tyler's da woman.  :whistling:

Fixed. :whistling:

:P :rofl2:

 :rofl2:  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 01:27:32 PM

Screw you Stephen. Jackass...  <_<
I'll sick my friend CE on your... he'll beat the crap out of you. :fear:



 :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 01:29:42 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 01:27:32 PM

Screw you Stephen. Jackass...  <_<
I'll sick my friend CE on your... he'll beat the crap out of you. :fear:



 :lol:

Oh no, not that. Anything but that!!  :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2008, 01:34:13 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 01:27:32 PM

Screw you Stephen. Jackass...  <_<
I'll sick my friend CE on your... he'll beat the crap out of you. :fear:



 :lol:

*Wakes up*  Wha, wha?  Oh, it's just Tyler.  *goes back to sleep*

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2008, 01:34:31 PM

Gary you're lucky, 7777 posts

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 01:34:57 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 01:27:32 PM

Screw you Stephen. Jackass...  <_<
I'll sick my friend CE on your... he'll beat the crap out of you. :fear:



 :lol:

Yeah, but you don't know my address. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2008, 01:47:15 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on June 26, 2008, 01:34:13 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 26, 2008, 01:27:32 PM

Screw you Stephen. Jackass...  <_<
I'll sick my friend CE on your... he'll beat the crap out of you. :fear:



 :lol:

*Wakes up*  Wha, wha?  Oh, it's just Tyler.  *goes back to sleep*

:P

You got burned, Tyler! 

:bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 26, 2008, 04:20:49 PM

Well Happy Birthday, TWC TODAY!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2008, 07:09:38 PM

There is one funky watch box in North Dakota!  :wacko: :wacko:

(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7228/usmw4regradarplususennf0.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2008, 07:12:52 PM

Looks like it was drawn with an etch-a-sketch.  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 26, 2008, 10:25:50 PM

There is a neat gust front forming here in central Pennsylvania.

(http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6292/wunidsmapstationccxbranur7.gif)

:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 26, 2008, 10:29:47 PM

Quick! Run outside (preferably with an umbrella)! :P

 :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 27, 2008, 12:50:01 AM

Must be hard, Stephen, lugging that giant brain around all day


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 27, 2008, 12:57:17 AM

I'll be up in the Scranton, PA area tomorrow morning through Sunday, so I won't be on much (if at all) until then. I hope to find other STARs up there, but i doubt (I'll bring a camera with me in case they do, though). See ya! (http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/post-71242-1114758586.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 27, 2008, 01:10:31 AM

Have fun, Mike!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2008, 10:57:51 AM

Yes, have fun!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 27, 2008, 11:50:01 AM

Man your lucky

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2008, 11:56:44 AM

Have fun Mike. Just to let everyone know, I won't be online as much either because I'm going to several places like Atlanta, New York and Denver during July and August and won't be having Internet access. I also won't be uploading as many Youtube clips as i usually do. I'll only be uploading playlist clips and perhaps a 4000 emulation that's it.

I'm going to my uncle's house next week in Teterboro/Bergenfield, NJ! :thrilled:. Can't wait to record their intellistar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 12:03:02 PM

Speaking of vacations, I plan on going to Colorado again at the end of July. I'm supposed to help my dad move back to California, and we plan on driving and stopping at several hotels along the way. I'm hoping that at least ONE of them will have an older STAR. Oh, and I'll also be going to Portland, OR soon, and I'll be sure to capture their intellistar too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2008, 12:04:08 PM

Derek, does Denver have any other cable companies besides Comcast? Maybe the smaller local ones may have another STAR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 12:06:51 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 27, 2008, 12:04:08 PM

Derek, does Denver have any other cable companies besides Comcast? Maybe the smaller local ones may have another STAR.

I'm not sure. I do know that a lot of the Comcast headends out there used to be Adelphia, so it's certainly possible they have an older STAR somewhere. I doubt it's in Denver though. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2008, 12:16:39 PM

I only got to see a Junior. <_<

I wish i could go to rutgers and see their Junior.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 27, 2008, 12:17:57 PM

Man, am I jelious.  I want a vacation SOO Badly.I  might take a roadtrip to Chicago before school in August..but that's it..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 12:20:05 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 27, 2008, 12:16:39 PM

I only got to see a Junior. <_<

I wish i could go to rutgers and see their Junior.

At least you got to see another STAR. I haven't seen anything but the intellistar, satellite, and HD satellite. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2008, 12:21:16 PM

I've never seen the HD Satellite in person. My dad doesn't mind getting me TWC HD but we need extra money for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 08:39:55 PM

For the past few days, my tuner has been producing extremely dark videos. I didn't touch the brightness or contrast settings, so that isn't the problem. Just take a look at this video: http://files.filefront.com/Intellistar117wmv/;10829742;/fileinfo.html

Does anyone know how I could fix this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 27, 2008, 08:52:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 08:39:55 PM

For the past few days, my tuner has been producing extremely dark videos. I didn't touch the brightness or contrast settings, so that isn't the problem. Just take a look at this video: [url]http://files.filefront.com/Intellistar117wmv/;10829742;/fileinfo.html[/url]

Does anyone know how I could fix this?

Maybe something changed at the cable company. Does it look darker on a normal TV?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 08:58:04 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 27, 2008, 08:52:21 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 08:39:55 PM

For the past few days, my tuner has been producing extremely dark videos. I didn't touch the brightness or contrast settings, so that isn't the problem. Just take a look at this video: [url]http://files.filefront.com/Intellistar117wmv/;10829742;/fileinfo.html[/url]

Does anyone know how I could fix this?

Maybe something changed at the cable company. Does it look darker on a normal TV?

It's definently the tuner. Everything looks perfectly normal on the TV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2008, 09:53:53 PM

Isn't your tuner normally like this? The WinTV HVR 950 has a really bright quality. It's actually so bright on my system that I use the "brightness decrease" option in Movie Maker

Derek, try using the Brightness Increase option when importing the video in Movie Maker. It helps

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 27, 2008, 10:02:40 PM

We've just got DirecTV SD satellite here. Not that I didn't expect it, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 10:06:00 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 27, 2008, 09:53:53 PM

Isn't your tuner normally like this? The WinTV HVR 950 has a really bright quality. It's actually so bright on my system that I use the "brightness decrease" option in Movie Maker

Derek, try using the Brightness Increase option when importing the video in Movie Maker. It helps

No, it's not normally like that. :no: I've never had to use the brightness increase option before when I processed my videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 27, 2008, 10:13:38 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 12:03:02 PM

Speaking of vacations, I plan on going to Colorado again at the end of July. I'm supposed to help my dad move back to California, and we plan on driving and stopping at several hotels along the way. I'm hoping that at least ONE of them will have an older STAR. Oh, and I'll also be going to Portland, OR soon, and I'll be sure to capture their intellistar too.

Even if they have the IntelliStar in those hotels, try to get clips. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2008, 10:15:09 PM

How is your trip so far Mike?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 10:16:08 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 27, 2008, 10:13:38 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 27, 2008, 12:03:02 PM

Speaking of vacations, I plan on going to Colorado again at the end of July. I'm supposed to help my dad move back to California, and we plan on driving and stopping at several hotels along the way. I'm hoping that at least ONE of them will have an older STAR. Oh, and I'll also be going to Portland, OR soon, and I'll be sure to capture their intellistar too.

Even if they have the IntelliStar in those hotels, try to get clips. :)

Oh yes, I plan on capturing the STARs at all the hotels, even if it's satellite or intellistar. I'm hoping to capture them with my tuner, but if the hotel has some kind of funky set up, I'll capture it with my camera.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 29, 2008, 02:56:08 PM

So I have a little plan to some what improve the weather channel's article on wikipedia.

to possibly replace the "current programs" with the programs going in order from First Outlook - Evening Edition on weekdays and Weekend Outlook - Evening Edition on weekends, with their proper time slots, indication if they're in HD or not and with their current hosts.

all within a table - like below (this hasn't been saved - i use the "show preview option)

my question - good idea/bad idea?

I'm aware there is an OCM Section just below that, but I feel that it would be pretty awesome to indicate what OCM belongs to what show, you know?

your thoughts would be helpful on my decision to publish it or not. hahaha

i'm also aware some time slots are incorrect :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 29, 2008, 03:00:50 PM

Sounds good to me!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2008, 03:46:55 PM

Yeah, sounds good to me too!  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 29, 2008, 03:49:19 PM

Alright, that sounds like a plan. :twothumbs:

 ;) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2008, 04:00:25 PM

Let's do that!  :rofl2: :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 29, 2008, 05:05:07 PM

well i've published it...those who know more than I do about some OCM's and their time slots, feel free to edit it...it might be confusing at first (wiki-table set up) but you'll get it after a minute or two.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 29, 2008, 05:16:40 PM

Yeah, you made some mistakes there. Since when does EE start at 10 am?!? :P I'll correct them for you. B)

EDIT: Made the changes. I also listed PM Edition as being in HD because PME will be in HD starting tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 29, 2008, 09:10:15 PM

Where is everyone today? :blink:

Only 29 posts today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2008, 10:06:44 PM

Yeah its been dead in here all day. It is summer though, so I don't expect people to be here all the time.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 29, 2008, 10:10:08 PM

Quote from: Victor on June 29, 2008, 09:10:15 PM

Where is everyone today? :blink:

Only 29 posts today.

I know me too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on June 29, 2008, 10:16:09 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 29, 2008, 04:00:25 PM

Let's do that!  :rofl2: :rofl2: :P

Gedder done! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 29, 2008, 10:53:29 PM

EE is going to be boring in September and October, and through next year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 29, 2008, 11:10:30 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 29, 2008, 10:53:29 PM

EE is going to be boring in September and October, and through next year.

What do you mean? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 29, 2008, 11:22:06 PM

What I mean is that Alexandra is about to leave, and some other stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 29, 2008, 11:27:27 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 29, 2008, 11:22:06 PM

What I mean is that Alexandra is about to leave, and some other stuff.

I can understand why you think it would become more boring without Alexandra, but what is the other stuff?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 29, 2008, 11:40:56 PM

I don't want to say at this present moment

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on June 29, 2008, 11:45:15 PM

Thank god Alexandra is leaving

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 12:19:46 AM

How could you say something like that!!!!!  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2008, 12:21:27 AM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 29, 2008, 11:40:56 PM

I don't want to say at this present moment

I just love it when people say that.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 30, 2008, 02:34:20 AM

Does anyone here know anything about Microsoft Exchange, I'm setting up an exchange server and am getting really ticked off because I cant get it to receive outside mail!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 30, 2008, 02:42:31 AM

Quote from: 4 News Weather Now on June 29, 2008, 11:45:15 PM

Thank god Alexandra is leaving

:lol: for once, I agree with you!!

Alexandra is just not my favorite OCM.  I'm sure she's a great person though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2008, 11:21:20 AM

Yeah I'll be glad to see her ten pounds of jewelry go.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 11:27:52 AM

Alexandra lacks expression. She's always in the same tone since she worked in the mornings before. Plus I cannot stand the jewelry. Absolutely horrifying :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 11:52:21 AM

I understand about the jewely and her lack of expression, but he didnt have to say that  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2008, 12:02:06 PM

He didn't say anything particularly derogatory. He's free to his opinion, you know.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 12:55:15 PM

Thank you, my friend
I got you

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 30, 2008, 01:38:20 PM

AIM down for anyone else right now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2008, 01:40:38 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 30, 2008, 01:38:20 PM

AIM down for anyone else right now?

No. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2008, 01:41:04 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 30, 2008, 01:38:20 PM

AIM down for anyone else right now?

Yep, it just stays at "Connecting" for a few seconds and then I get a generic error message saying "The AIM service can't be reached.".

EDIT: It's back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 02:14:30 PM

You know what, that same exact thing happened to me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 30, 2008, 02:14:45 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 29, 2008, 11:22:06 PM

What I mean is that Alexandra is about to leave...

Say what!?!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 02:16:22 PM

I was actually answering something from earlier

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 03:37:14 PM

I don't know If i'm going to have time to record the July playlist. :hmm:

I'm going to Atlanta on July 7th and won't be back until the 11th. Then at the 4th i'm going to NYC which would not leave me any time to record clips and/or spend time online :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on June 30, 2008, 04:18:03 PM

Vic thats why im here just in case ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:25:38 PM

U won't believe the reason on why i'm going to atlanta :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:26:49 PM

why?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:29:06 PM

I'm going to the CNN building. i have a relative who works there

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:33:19 PM

Wow!!  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:34:26 PM

I wish i could go to a tour in TWC.

I WANT TO SEE THEIR MUSIC AND WEATHERSTAR DEPARTMENT

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:35:25 PM

Yeah, me too!!

i want to go and see their music department and meet some OCMs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:36:46 PM

I will record their intellistar but it'll be a webcam/camcorder recording

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:40:10 PM

okay

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:42:44 PM

i might fly on Delta. i like Delta

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:44:35 PM

Delta, i heard, is a good airline

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:46:07 PM

they have great f/as and pilots. i talk to them all the time on airliners.net

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:49:04 PM

what the...  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 04:49:40 PM

Quote from: Writer323 on June 30, 2008, 04:49:04 PM

what the...  :o

f/a= flight attendants

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 30, 2008, 04:50:41 PM

oh, now i get you  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 09:11:28 PM

Is anyone looking forward to going back to school? I know summer "just" started but I'm not looking forward to coming back at all. Too much work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

Last week I already started seeing back to school ads.  :wacko:

School starts for me on September 2, the earliest since eighth grade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2008, 09:26:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

School starts for me on September 2, the earliest since eighth grade.

Same here <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 30, 2008, 11:35:00 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

Last week I already started seeing back to school ads.  :wacko:

What? It's still June! That reminds me when I started seeing Christmas ads last Halloween.   :wacko: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 30, 2008, 11:37:01 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 30, 2008, 11:35:00 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

Last week I already started seeing back to school ads.  :wacko:

What? It's still June! That reminds me when I started seeing Christmas ads last Halloween.   :wacko: :blink:

well, actually...technically - it's july (an hour for you, and 2 for me) already.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 30, 2008, 11:38:04 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 30, 2008, 11:37:01 PM

well, actually...technically - it's july (an hour for you, and 2 for me) already.  :P

Not until 12:00 AM. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 30, 2008, 11:38:52 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 30, 2008, 11:38:04 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 30, 2008, 11:37:01 PM

well, actually...technically - it's july (an hour for you, and 2 for me) already.  :P

Not until 12:00 AM. ;)

hence why i put ... an hour for you and 2 for me ...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2008, 11:45:28 PM

IMHO, back to school is just another marketing gimmick for the retailers of America. The economy is awful right now, hence they figured they'd get a jump on it. It seems that advertising for ever holiday starts a little earlier each year.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 30, 2008, 11:51:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2008, 11:45:28 PM

IMHO, back to school is just another marketing gimmick for the retailers of America. The economy is awful right now, hence they figured they'd get a jump on it. It seems that advertising for ever holiday starts a little earlier each year.  :rolleyes:

ain't that the truth. i've noticed that myself, especially the last couple of years. ha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 01, 2008, 07:59:22 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 30, 2008, 09:26:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

School starts for me on September 2, the earliest since eighth grade.

Same here <_<

My local school system - August 13.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on July 01, 2008, 12:03:34 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 01, 2008, 07:59:22 AM

Quote from: Victor on June 30, 2008, 09:26:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

School starts for me on September 2, the earliest since eighth grade.

Same here <_<

My local school system - August 13.

It starts on that date in my area aswell.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 01, 2008, 02:05:48 PM

I went to Quiznos for the first time today. I think I like Subway better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2008, 02:33:39 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 01, 2008, 02:05:48 PM

I went to Quiznos for the first time today. I think I like Subway better.

I like both Quizno's and Subway equally.

I have a trojan called SpyShredder in my computer, a virus that acts like an anti-virus program. I'm using various programs to remove it. I hope this works, because otherwise I'd have to use system recovery to restart my computer to its factory settings, which I would hate to do (I already had to do it once last year).  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 01, 2008, 02:48:17 PM

Subway is the best

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2008, 03:20:45 PM

Subway sucks. They're subs taste too bready. :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2008, 03:26:29 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 01, 2008, 03:20:45 PM

Subway sucks. They're subs taste too bready. :sick:

I thought you said last year you liked Subway. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2008, 03:34:53 PM

That was last year this year is different :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 01, 2008, 03:57:55 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on June 30, 2008, 09:24:58 PM

Last week I already started seeing back to school ads.  :wacko:

Ugh!  :angry: That annoys me.  <_<  We need to enjoy summer, so back to school ads, etc. should start in August!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2008, 04:11:14 PM

Indeed. Seeing back to school ads makes me think of school and how many days of summer I have left.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2008, 05:34:55 PM

This is the most carziest ad crawl I've seen on my IntelliStar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t7UPnxjajE

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 01, 2008, 05:42:31 PM

LOL

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2008, 07:15:34 PM

Ugh, not a good day today. Got poison ivy on both arms from some work I did for the old lady next door yesterday.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 01, 2008, 07:31:43 PM

Ooo, get better soon, Gary.  I've never experienced poison ivy before..doesn't sound pleasant :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 01, 2008, 07:34:23 PM

Does anybody have a website where i can download & use the "Yagi Double" font? The font has been used on the CNN logo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on July 01, 2008, 07:38:55 PM

Good luck on a speedy recovery Gary, Also i just found out after trying 3 days of ''DRE'' (Disk Read Error) messages from my newly bought Gran Turismo 4, is not compatiable with the new Slimmer PS2  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 01, 2008, 08:02:48 PM

Thanks guys!

Dan, its not too bad. Other than being a little itchy.  I've actually had it quite a few times before, so I'm pretty used to it. It won't alter my life any. Its just an annoyance more than anything else.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2008, 10:28:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 01, 2008, 05:34:55 PM

This is the most carziest ad crawl I've seen on my IntelliStar:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t7UPnxjajE[/url]

That's one of my favorite songs from the August 2006 list

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 12:11:19 AM

July 4th's weather calls for thunderstorms. Why does it seem that there is rain and humidity in the forecast on Independence Day? It seems that we never have one with dry, sunny weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2008, 12:15:41 AM

Guys, I need you to do me a favor real quick. Open your Windows Media Player, go to File -> Open URL, and type in: http://98.162.160.168:1134 and see what appears.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 12:30:51 AM

Quote from: Stephen on July 02, 2008, 12:15:41 AM

Guys, I need you to do me a favor real quick. Open your Windows Media Player, go to File -> Open URL, and type in: [url]http://98.162.160.168:1134[/url] ([url]http://98.162.160.168:1134[/url]) and see what appears.

A task manager.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2008, 12:34:39 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 02, 2008, 12:30:51 AM

A task manager.

Good. :P I'm going to be setting up and streaming the WeatherScan XL emulator.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 12:41:25 AM

I'll have mine up too... whenever I can get the audio working.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2008, 12:43:46 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 02, 2008, 12:41:25 AM

I'll have mine up too... whenever I can get the audio working.  :hmm:

Same here, my audio stopped working. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2008, 12:44:22 AM

Are you hearing static like the issue I'm having?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2008, 02:19:28 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 02, 2008, 12:44:22 AM

Are you hearing static like the issue I'm having?

No, there was no audio at all. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 05:11:11 PM

Anyone care to watch my stream on the WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulator?

EDIT: If you want the link, PM me. Thanks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 02, 2008, 05:18:01 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 05:11:11 PM

Anyone care to watch my stream on the WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulator?

Wow, it's AWESOME quality (especially the audio). :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 05:40:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 05:11:11 PM

Anyone care to watch my stream on the WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulator?

Where's the link for it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 05:51:32 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 02, 2008, 05:40:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 02, 2008, 05:11:11 PM

Anyone care to watch my stream on the WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulator?

Where's the link for it?

Check your PMs, Roland.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 02, 2008, 06:19:27 PM

Okay

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 03, 2008, 04:39:56 PM

Hey Folks,

Sorry for being away for so long, just spent a long time in Calgary visiting Shaw. I'm now home, but formatting my laptop once I push "Post" and moving back to Windows XP. See you all on the other side!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 07, 2008, 01:31:12 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 08:12:20 PM

There's a community bulletin board type of channel on the cable lineup here and they play smooth jazz songs, like those on TWC.

Anyone interested in a video of this channel?

Edit: They actually have a live stream of the channel. http://yorkcity.org/section.php?name=wrct

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 07, 2008, 10:41:44 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 07, 2008, 01:31:12 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 08:12:20 PM

There's a community bulletin board type of channel on the cable lineup here and they play smooth jazz songs, like those on TWC.

Anyone interested in a video of this channel?

Edit: They actually have a live stream of the channel. [url]http://yorkcity.org/section.php?name=wrct[/url]

Do they play unavailable BMI songs too?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 07, 2008, 11:30:58 AM

Quote from: Victor on July 07, 2008, 10:41:44 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 07, 2008, 01:31:12 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 16, 2008, 08:12:20 PM

There's a community bulletin board type of channel on the cable lineup here and they play smooth jazz songs, like those on TWC.

Anyone interested in a video of this channel?

Edit: They actually have a live stream of the channel. [url]http://yorkcity.org/section.php?name=wrct[/url]

Do they play unavailable BMI songs too?

I have no idea. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 07, 2008, 11:33:57 AM

That's ok. Right now, I'm hearing a vocal rock song. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2008, 02:10:42 AM

Anyone ever experience a problem on YouTube where old videos that you've already watched reappear on the subscriptions page? I've had it happen before where I watch a new video then the same video will pop up again on the subscriptions page a few days later. It gets quite annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 03:54:22 AM

I've had issues with people I've never subscribed too appearing on my subscriptions box... :huh:

Can't believe i'm online at 4 am est

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 08, 2008, 09:24:08 AM

I had one of those dreams again...

This time the IntelliStar had a green warning crawl for flood/flash flood watches and warnings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 08, 2008, 10:36:12 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2008, 09:24:08 AM

I had one of those dreams again...

This time the IntelliStar had a green warning crawl for flood/flash flood watches and warnings.

I had that exact dream once a long time ago, back in my XL days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 12:14:01 PM

Well I'm in the hotel and the wirless connection is EXTREMEMLY SLOW. I'm also upset my hotel uses DISH Network. <_<

I don't see the point of recording my local forecast there :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2008, 12:16:12 PM

Satelite LF's are fine! By all means, do record.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 12:23:06 PM

I'll try to record. I want to ask my hotel's permission to use their cable first.

Plus it's DISH, IDK if the wall cable will work since satellite tv is different.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2008, 12:43:16 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 08, 2008, 12:23:06 PM

I'll try to record. I want to ask my hotel's permission to use their cable first.

Plus it's DISH, IDK if the wall cable will work since satellite tv is different.

No, don't ask them. Just do it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 08, 2008, 01:00:14 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 08, 2008, 12:23:06 PM

I'll try to record. I want to ask my hotel's permission to use their cable first.

Plus it's DISH, IDK if the wall cable will work since satellite tv is different.

Just hook your VCR to the satellite box, not the cable from the wall...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 01:50:14 PM

VCR? I don't have a VCR.

Anyways I'll record it. I'm using the cable from the wall to tv. All i need to do is just disconnect the cable that goes to the tv and connect it to tuner right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2008, 01:56:49 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 08, 2008, 01:50:14 PM

VCR? I don't have a VCR.

Anyways I'll record it. I'm using the cable from the wall to tv. All i need to do is just disconnect the cable that goes to the tv and connect it to tuner right?

That's what I will do when I record at the hotels. I also plan on bringing an extra coaxial cable and a splitter in case my dad or brother wants to watch TV while I'm recording. But I'm not sure if it will work or not because of the weird configurations hotel TVs often have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 02:06:47 PM

My hotel uses Dish but there's no satellite box or dish remote :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 08, 2008, 02:45:56 PM

Really?  Then you should have no problem whatsoever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2008, 02:49:16 PM

Yeah, in fact it's a heck of a lot easier than having to hook it up to a cable/satellite box.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 03:00:02 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 08, 2008, 02:49:16 PM

Yeah, in fact it's a heck of a lot easier than having to hook it up to a cable/satellite box.

I always thought hooking up to cable box was easier. It is for me. I just have to hook up coaxial, and i get video right away. Then change channels via remote. For the wall, I have to have ALL channels scanned then I have to change the channels via the tuner and it's a bit complicated but feasible

BTW, what TV Tuner card do you have CE?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 08, 2008, 10:06:39 PM

Time to reformat my computer... see you folks on the other side! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 08, 2008, 10:21:25 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 08, 2008, 10:06:39 PM

Time to reformat my computer... see you folks on the other side! :)

Ugh I hate having to do that.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2008, 10:51:42 PM

It's thunderstorming in atlanta currently. Very powerful, much more powerful than jersey shore t-storms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 08, 2008, 10:53:36 PM

We seem to get a lot less severe weather here than in Bucks County, which is only about 45 minutes away from here. It's odd.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 09, 2008, 12:09:01 AM

You wouldn't believe my area...It's so insane, that a warned thunderstorm cell, will go either 10 miles to the north, or 10 miles to the south, but NEVER less than or, or over me.

Even with a line, a small chunk will weaken right before it passes over me.

It really pisses me off. I hate this house... :angry: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 09, 2008, 12:09:44 AM

How cheesy is this.  I'm going down to the local mall to enter a contest to be a kid reporter for one of the local stations.  I saw the age is from 7-17.  But..here is the story.

It's about some Disney Channel concert happening at the local baseball team's field..lol.  I really want to do it..but I have no idea who these kids are (I know one is on Disney's "Hannah Montanna")  Haha.. But, the winner not only reports about that night, but gets to do an un=related story (I assume) with a reporter.  How exciting.

I don't know the official rules, but i will find out tomorrow

----
Gil.. I feel your pain.  It seems like ANYWHERE I am, the storms arent

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 09, 2008, 12:35:53 AM

Quote from: Victor on July 08, 2008, 03:00:02 PM

BTW, what TV Tuner card do you have CE?

No idea.  Will get back to you on that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 09, 2008, 04:30:59 PM

I'm probably going to go down to the beach the first weekend of August. If they actually give me off work, and everything works out, it will be the first time I've been to the beach since 2003. I would've liked to go to Cape May, NJ, and that's where my parents were going to take me at the beginning of summer, but they canceled the plans because they didn't want to leave the cat alone for all that time.  :wacko: So now I'm probably going to go to Ocean City, MD with my sister and her friend. My sister's friend's family owns a beach house down there. I hope they have cable so I can see what STAR they have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 09, 2008, 04:40:46 PM

I was in Ocean City, MD in 1999 and 2004. It's pretty nice down there. When I was there in 1999, they had the XL, but I'm sure they'd have the IntelliStar now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 09, 2008, 07:56:38 PM

OC has the IntelliSTAR.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 10, 2008, 01:12:45 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2008, 04:30:59 PM

because they didn't want to leave the cat alone for all that time.  :wacko:

Can't you just board your cat at the Vet? That's what we always do and we've never had a problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 10, 2008, 01:36:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 10, 2008, 01:12:45 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2008, 04:30:59 PM

because they didn't want to leave the cat alone for all that time.  :wacko:

Can't you just board your cat at the Vet? That's what we always do and we've never had a problem.

Yeah - Gil always winds up going on the trip to, no kennel would take him. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2008, 02:21:59 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 10, 2008, 01:36:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 10, 2008, 01:12:45 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2008, 04:30:59 PM

because they didn't want to leave the cat alone for all that time.  :wacko:

Can't you just board your cat at the Vet? That's what we always do and we've never had a problem.

Yeah - Gil always winds up going on the trip to, no kennel would take him. :P

Maybe they shoulda tried jail.  :P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 10, 2008, 03:42:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 10, 2008, 01:12:45 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2008, 04:30:59 PM

because they didn't want to leave the cat alone for all that time.  :wacko:

Can't you just board your cat at the Vet? That's what we always do and we've never had a problem.

See the problem with that is our cat hates the vet with a passion. She hates other cats, and causes nothing but trouble at the vets. We always wind up with lots of scratches and bite marks when the cat goes to the vets.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2008, 09:29:57 PM

well i got my tuner to work with my hotel's cable system. I wasn't supposed to cablejack but did it anyways :D

I also used a faulty coaxial cable which caused me to not get any audio in my tuner. i'll upload the clips tomorrow on my filefront account since the dsl here is slow. It's a Dish satellite lf.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 10, 2008, 09:50:00 PM

Would anyone be interested in reading a TWC blog if I started one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 10, 2008, 09:51:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 10, 2008, 09:50:00 PM

Would anyone be interested in reading a TWC blog if I started one?

Sounds like a plan. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 10, 2008, 10:34:50 PM

Let's do that!  :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 11, 2008, 12:22:57 AM

That's an original idea, Billy.  I say go for it :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 11, 2008, 01:04:04 AM

I'd definitely read it.  I'm a huge fan of blogs.  Any type..haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2008, 12:40:18 PM

Is Facebook down for anyone right now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 11, 2008, 12:41:01 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 11, 2008, 12:40:18 PM

Is Facebook down for anyone right now?

No, but i cant accept a friend request, or pretty much do ANYTHING on it right now  <_<

so... that kinda means it is :rolleyes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 12, 2008, 12:47:46 AM

For anyone interested, here's my TWC Blog: http://billy.mozfaq.org/twc/blog/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 12, 2008, 10:52:44 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 12, 2008, 12:47:46 AM

For anyone interested, here's my TWC Blog: [url]http://billy.mozfaq.org/twc/blog/[/url]

Neat I like it >)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 13, 2008, 11:48:41 PM

How the hell did this happen?!

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/EC_Internet.png)

Guess my internet connection!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2008, 12:18:37 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 13, 2008, 11:48:41 PM

How the hell did this happen?!

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/EC_Internet.png[/url])

Guess my internet connection!

Hey Kyle, how are you? I haven't seen you in ages.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on July 14, 2008, 06:51:28 PM

I like that little graphic :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 07:32:36 PM

This is just too strange. I get home from work today and to my surprise my computer is off. I didn't shut it down or anything when I left from my lunch break. The very strange thing is that the LEDs on the keyboard were lit and my external hard drive was on and was making a beeping sound.

I turn the computer back on, and get the "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shut down" message, and I log back in. I checked the Event Viewer right away and nothing out of the ordinary was recorded. I wonder what the heck happened?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 07:47:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 07:32:36 PM

This is just too strange. I get home from work today and to my surprise my computer is off. I didn't shut it down or anything when I left from my lunch break. The very strange thing is that the LEDs on the keyboard were lit and my external hard drive was on and was making a beeping sound.

I turn the computer back on, and get the "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shut down" message, and I log back in. I checked the Event Viewer right away and nothing out of the ordinary was recorded. I wonder what the heck happened?  :unsure:

Power outage? Power surge? Sounds like two possible explanations to me. That's very strange though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 07:47:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 07:32:36 PM

This is just too strange. I get home from work today and to my surprise my computer is off. I didn't shut it down or anything when I left from my lunch break. The very strange thing is that the LEDs on the keyboard were lit and my external hard drive was on and was making a beeping sound.

I turn the computer back on, and get the "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shut down" message, and I log back in. I checked the Event Viewer right away and nothing out of the ordinary was recorded. I wonder what the heck happened?  :unsure:

Power outage? Power surge? Sounds like two possible explanations to me. That's very strange though.

The very first thing I thought of was a power outage, but everything else seems fine, like all my clocks, etc.

EDIT: Confirmed. It was indeed a power outage. My sister said it went out for like two seconds and she had to reset her alarm clock.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 14, 2008, 10:01:53 PM

I just made a very unexpected discovery. My brother was showing me a DVD with Jeff Dunham's various comedy acts, and on the DVD menu was the background music on the HD Evening Edition LOT8's intro! :blink: :o
It's not the full song though. Only about 20 seconds of the song cycle on the DVD menu. If you guys want, I can post the 20 second clip on the forums...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 10:07:18 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 14, 2008, 10:01:53 PM

I just made a very unexpected discovery. My brother was showing me a DVD with Jeff Dunham's various comedy acts, and on the DVD menu was the background music on the HD Evening Edition LOT8's intro! :blink: :o
It's not the full song though. Only about 20 seconds of the song cycle on the DVD menu. If you guys want, I can post the 20 second clip on the forums...

Yes, please share! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 14, 2008, 10:11:42 PM

Here's the clip. The cut TWC used starts at around 9 seconds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 10:41:21 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:47 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 07:47:58 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 07:32:36 PM

This is just too strange. I get home from work today and to my surprise my computer is off. I didn't shut it down or anything when I left from my lunch break. The very strange thing is that the LEDs on the keyboard were lit and my external hard drive was on and was making a beeping sound.

I turn the computer back on, and get the "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shut down" message, and I log back in. I checked the Event Viewer right away and nothing out of the ordinary was recorded. I wonder what the heck happened?  :unsure:

Power outage? Power surge? Sounds like two possible explanations to me. That's very strange though.

The very first thing I thought of was a power outage, but everything else seems fine, like all my clocks, etc.

EDIT: Confirmed. It was indeed a power outage. My sister said it went out for like two seconds and she had to reset her alarm clock.

Hehe, I had a feeling that's what it was. I'm quite familiar with the 2-second power outage. They happen regularly around here. Makes me glad I'm moving in 2 weeks.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 14, 2008, 11:06:15 PM

Where are you moving to, Gary?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 11:35:46 PM

Not far actually, about 30 minutes away from where I live now. The link below shows where I live now (point A) and where I'm moving (point B). I currently live in Dundalk, MD, and will be moving to Middle River, MD. I lived in Middle River for 13 years (most of my childhood), so I'm happy to be moving back there.   :twothumbs:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=12+Eastship+Rd.+21222&daddr=303+Nitram+Ct.+21220&sll=39.268411,-76.459351&sspn=0.584743,1.087646&ie=UTF8&ll=39.305081,-76.474457&spn=0.146111,0.271912&z=11 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=12+Eastship+Rd.+21222&daddr=303+Nitram+Ct.+21220&sll=39.268411,-76.459351&sspn=0.584743,1.087646&ie=UTF8&ll=39.305081,-76.474457&spn=0.146111,0.271912&z=11)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 15, 2008, 10:16:50 AM

I'll be waiting at your new location, Gary.  :salute:

I will look like this: :club: :finger:  -  and you like this:  :cry: :run:


:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 15, 2008, 11:16:33 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 15, 2008, 10:16:50 AM

I'll be waiting at your new location, Gary.  :salute:

I will look like this: :club: :finger:  -  and you like this:  :cry: :run:


:)

I think you've got it backwards.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on July 15, 2008, 11:21:36 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 11:35:46 PM

Not far actually, about 30 minutes away from where I live now. The link below shows where I live now (point A) and where I'm moving (point B). I currently live in Dundalk, MD, and will be moving to Middle River, MD. I lived in Middle River for 13 years (most of my childhood), so I'm happy to be moving back there.   :twothumbs:

[url]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=12+Eastship+Rd.+21222&daddr=303+Nitram+Ct.+21220&sll=39.268411,-76.459351&sspn=0.584743,1.087646&ie=UTF8&ll=39.305081,-76.474457&spn=0.146111,0.271912&z=11[/url] ([url]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=12+Eastship+Rd.+21222&daddr=303+Nitram+Ct.+21220&sll=39.268411,-76.459351&sspn=0.584743,1.087646&ie=UTF8&ll=39.305081,-76.474457&spn=0.146111,0.271912&z=11[/url])

Heh, there's a town called "Gunpowder"! :P

Gary, you're brave...giving BOTH of your home addresses out on the net :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 15, 2008, 11:32:17 AM

I'll post my address, if you want. :happy:

I think my house is trying to kill me, by making me sick. Everytime I'm inside, I feel like I'm going to throw up. But when I go outside, I feel perfectly fine.

I have a dentist appointment in an hour - I've already brushed my teeth 7 times today :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2008, 02:43:11 PM

Ok..i saw this on facebook, and found it HILARIOUS!!

(Notice-- it's hard to read, but it has bad words in it, so I covered it up..but you'll be able to tell)
(http://i34.tinypic.com/2pp0xog.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 15, 2008, 02:50:50 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 15, 2008, 02:43:11 PM

Ok..i saw this on facebook, and found it HILARIOUS!!

(Notice-- it's hard to read, but it has bad words in it, so I covered it up..but you'll be able to tell)
([url]http://i34.tinypic.com/2pp0xog.jpg[/url])

LOL. Did you take a picture of your computer screen? Wouldn't it be easier to take a screenshot? You know, that "PrtScn" key. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2008, 06:23:24 PM

I just came across a transformer down the street that had a "Garden State Cable" label on it. IIRC, this was the cable company that served South Jersey until Lenfest, the company that owned Garden State (and my cable company at the time, Suburban Cable), was acquired by Comcast in late 1999. Odd how that old label is still intact on the transformer after more than eight years since the acquisition.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 15, 2008, 07:30:18 PM

Nothing like being stranded for an hour after your car mysteriously won't start.   <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2008, 11:50:52 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 15, 2008, 02:50:50 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 15, 2008, 02:43:11 PM

Ok..i saw this on facebook, and found it HILARIOUS!!

(Notice-- it's hard to read, but it has bad words in it, so I covered it up..but you'll be able to tell)
([url]http://i34.tinypic.com/2pp0xog.jpg[/url])

LOL. Did you take a picture of your computer screen? Wouldn't it be easier to take a screenshot? You know, that "PrtScn" key. :rofl2:

Umm.. I found that as part of "bumper sticker" on facebook... haha :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2008, 02:42:12 AM

I feel so lonely. :P

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5283/twctonlinelist71608kr3.th.png) (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twctonlinelist71608kr3.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 16, 2008, 08:49:48 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 16, 2008, 02:42:12 AM

I feel so lonely. :P

([url]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5283/twctonlinelist71608kr3.th.png[/url]) ([url]http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=twctonlinelist71608kr3.png[/url])

It's 2:40 in the morning :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 16, 2008, 10:35:05 AM

9:34 here, and I have to leave. :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 16, 2008, 12:46:30 PM

Nothing :censored: me off more than those :censored: banner ads with noise, like those ones that say "congratulations, you've been selected to win a free [insert product here]."  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2008, 12:55:09 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 16, 2008, 12:46:30 PM

Nothing :censored: me off more than those :censored: banner ads with noise, like those ones that say "congratulations, you've been selected to win a free [insert product here]."  :furious:

I know! I especially hate the ones that flash so fast that you could get a seizure if you look at it for too long.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 16, 2008, 09:11:47 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 16, 2008, 12:46:30 PM

Nothing :censored: me off more than those :censored: banner ads with noise, like those ones that say "congratulations, you've been selected to win a free [insert product here]."  :furious:

Oh my gosh!! I despise those ads!!!  :angry: One time, I was on a website with one that made noise, but I had no idea what the noise was. So I had to check my entire room frantically just to find out it was the stupid ad! Oh my goodness!  :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 17, 2008, 10:29:53 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 08, 2008, 02:10:42 AM

Anyone ever experience a problem on YouTube where old videos that you've already watched reappear on the subscriptions page? I've had it happen before where I watch a new video then the same video will pop up again on the subscriptions page a few days later. It gets quite annoying.

It keeps happening, and it's getting very annoying. Videos from two weeks ago are appearing as new videos.  :wacko: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2008, 01:40:21 PM

I can't believe July is already halfway over. This month flew too fast for me. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 17, 2008, 01:42:47 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 17, 2008, 01:40:21 PM

I can't believe July is already halfway over. This month flew too fast for me. :wacko:

Yeah, me too. It seems like only yesterday was June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 17, 2008, 01:46:15 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 17, 2008, 01:40:21 PM

I can't believe July is already halfway over. This month flew too fast for me. :wacko:

Me too as well

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 17, 2008, 02:11:59 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 17, 2008, 01:40:21 PM

I can't believe July is already halfway over. This month flew too fast for me. :wacko:

Yeah, what is the deal.  :wacko: Today is the 17th already. Summer vacation is going as fast as a rocket.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 17, 2008, 02:16:38 PM

When you go back to school, that's when the time goes slow

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 17, 2008, 02:25:23 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 17, 2008, 02:16:38 PM

When you go back to school, that's when the time goes slow

I thought last school year went by fast. I can't believe I have only two years of high school left!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2008, 02:26:09 PM

My freshman year flew, partly because I was in the hospital and homeschooled for quite a number of months

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 17, 2008, 03:45:58 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 17, 2008, 02:25:23 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 17, 2008, 02:16:38 PM

When you go back to school, that's when the time goes slow

I thought last school year went by fast. I can't believe I have only two years of high school left!

Ever since 6th grade, all of my school years have flown by. Pretty soon, I'll be dead. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 06:52:52 PM

Is any one else seeing this message on the board? :unsure:

Quote

!!
MAJOR SECURITY RISK:
You have not removed install.php!

EDIT: It's gone now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 06:58:18 PM

LOL, yeah I'm farting around with some add-ons. Sorry 'bout that.  :P :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 17, 2008, 07:05:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 06:58:18 PM

LOL, yeah I'm farting around with some add-ons. Sorry 'bout that.  :P :twothumbs:

So that's why it smells in here?

:P :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 07:54:55 PM

We're back! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 07:57:09 PM

Yeah, these damn addons are difficult as s**t to figure out.  :wacko:

You wouldn't be able to help any, would you? I could send you the package, and the instructions, and maybe you could figure out how to get it working?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 07:59:18 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 07:57:09 PM

Yeah, these damn addons are difficult as s**t to figure out.  :wacko:

You wouldn't be able to help any, would you? I could send you the package, and the instructions, and maybe you could figure out how to get it working?

What addon in particular are you trying to install? In the Admin CP you can install addons from there I believe, without having to do any file editing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:00:05 PM

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?action=parse (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?action=parse)

That, so that I can put ads on the forum pages like at TWCC.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 08:01:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:00:05 PM

[url]http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?action=parse[/url] ([url]http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?action=parse[/url])

That, so that I can put ads on the forum pages like at TWCC.  :)

Hmm, I get this error on that page:

Quote

Sorry, but the modification could not be parsed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:03:00 PM

Try this:

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=255 (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=255)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 08:42:29 PM

Gary, is it possible for you to center the ads? I think they'd look better that way. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:42:53 PM

I'll take a look.  :sunglasses:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:44:08 PM

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there's any way to do that. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 08:45:30 PM

Actually, there is! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:46:03 PM

How'd ya do that?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 08:46:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 08:46:03 PM

How'd ya do that?  :blink:

I just simply added <center> tags around the ad codes. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 17, 2008, 08:48:48 PM

Please don't add ads to this forum. That's how one time, one of my forums loaded slow

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 08:52:21 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 17, 2008, 08:48:48 PM

Please don't add ads to this forum. That's how one time, one of my forums loaded slow

The ads are already here. :whistling: The ads don't really slow down the forums at all, I certainly haven't noticed any speed difference. :no: Besides, they help with the costs of keeping the site up and running. It's not free, you know. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 17, 2008, 10:43:05 PM

Yay for AdBlock Plus! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 10:44:49 PM

Hehe, there's a good solution for those who don;t want to see the ads.

Of course, its a dis at the same time, but what the hell.  :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 17, 2008, 10:47:47 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 17, 2008, 10:43:05 PM

Yay for AdBlock Plus! :happy:

Personally, I don't see what's so bad about the ads. I mean it doesn't block anything and doesn't annoy me or anything. I could understand for a site that is littered with tons of advertisements, but for this forum, that seems a little bit extreme. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2008, 10:49:58 PM

Its not like I'm putting the ads here to annoy people, or in numbers that would be annoying. I just wanted a couple on the forum to help out with bringing in some income. IMO, if your going to go so far as to block the ads your not showing much support for this site.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 17, 2008, 10:52:00 PM

I agree with Gary. If you like TWC Today, turn on the ads!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 17, 2008, 11:55:45 PM

I simply don't like ads. I've had problems with them in the past. I block all ads on all sites. It's not like I'm singling out this site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2008, 12:09:50 AM

I realize that, but the tone of your comment was sort of offensive. It was like you were jumping for joy over being able to block my ads.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 18, 2008, 10:05:14 AM

Nah. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 18, 2008, 11:28:07 AM

This was crazy... this morning at work, we found a HUGE moth. It had a wingspan of at least 5 or 6 inches. It was just sitting there on a wall, so we put it into a bag and let it outside.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2008, 11:48:47 AM

That is huge!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 18, 2008, 01:10:29 PM

is apple.com working for anyone? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2008, 01:27:57 PM

Nope. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 18, 2008, 01:30:59 PM

Yes......... :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2008, 01:32:53 PM

Working fine for me as well...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 18, 2008, 01:36:17 PM

Works for me. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2008, 01:46:27 PM

Yep it works now.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 18, 2008, 03:30:34 PM

My new MIDI controller came today! :dance: Wondering if i should post pics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 18, 2008, 04:22:27 PM

Post em' if you feel like it, I suppose.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on July 19, 2008, 08:14:40 PM

Wow its certainly quiet in the boards tonight  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2008, 09:00:09 PM

Quote from: alex on July 19, 2008, 08:14:40 PM

Wow its certainly quiet in the boards tonight  :unsure:

I'm here (as always)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 19, 2008, 09:03:44 PM

Me too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2008, 09:52:55 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

Yep i saw that too and i was like WTF

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 19, 2008, 10:20:35 PM

He must have cloned himself. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 19, 2008, 10:21:38 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 19, 2008, 10:20:35 PM

He must have cloned himself. :P

Nah, he's just special. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 19, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

Why are seconds not displayed on the times on the online list?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2008, 10:22:52 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 19, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

Why are seconds not displayed on the times on the online list?

Safari doesn't show them

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 19, 2008, 10:23:34 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 19, 2008, 10:22:52 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 19, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

Why are seconds not displayed on the times on the online list?

Safari doesn't show them

That's not Safari. That's Firefox. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 19, 2008, 10:23:47 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

I saw that too

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 19, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 19, 2008, 09:49:40 PM

This is odd... there are two Martins on the online list right now.  :blink: (and no, I did not edit it)

Why are seconds not displayed on the times on the online list?

Yeah, I wanna know why?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 19, 2008, 10:23:57 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 19, 2008, 10:22:52 PM

Safari doesn't show them

Mike is using Firefox, not Safari. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2008, 10:24:11 PM

It's Firefox on a Mac :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 19, 2008, 10:25:15 PM

FireFox 3 on Mac is bitchin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2008, 11:58:10 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 19, 2008, 10:25:15 PM

FireFox 3 on Mac is bitchin.

Indeed, I really like the new theme. I have yet to download it on my PC, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2008, 12:15:49 AM

I have it on PC as well. Personally, I think it's much better on the Mac, than on the PC. But there could be other factors involved.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 20, 2008, 12:53:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 12:15:49 AM

Personally, I think it's much better on the Mac, than on the PC. But there could be other factors involved.

Of course you would... you love Macs. :innocent:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2008, 01:05:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 12:15:49 AM

Personally, I think it's much better on the Mac, than on the PC.

I agree. I'm trying it out right now on my OS X VMware virtual machine, and it's pretty cool. :thumbsup: The theme is a whole lot nicer than the PC version, and it certainly is much better than Firefox 2 on Mac (that theme was horrible, not to mention un-Mac like :sick:). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2008, 01:08:24 AM

Quote from: Stephen on July 20, 2008, 01:05:06 AM

The theme is a whole lot nicer than the PC version, and it certainly is much better than Firefox 2 on Mac (that theme was horrible, not to mention un-Mac like :sick: ). :yes:

Yeah I know, especially on OS 10.4 and later, since the theme on the Finder in those versions aren't even close to the theme in Firefox 2.

Do they make the Mac theme of Firefox 3 for XP?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 20, 2008, 01:25:44 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 20, 2008, 01:08:24 AM

Do they make the Mac theme of Firefox 3 for XP?

Yes (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/7172). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2008, 10:15:03 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 20, 2008, 12:53:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 12:15:49 AM

Personally, I think it's much better on the Mac, than on the PC. But there could be other factors involved.

Of course you would... you love Macs. :innocent:

That has nothing to do with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2008, 10:42:04 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 10:15:03 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 20, 2008, 12:53:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 12:15:49 AM

Personally, I think it's much better on the Mac, than on the PC. But there could be other factors involved.

Of course you would... you love Macs. :innocent:

That has nothing to do with it.

How could it not?  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2008, 01:40:08 PM

It's only 1:30 and already 97º here. Looks like a possibility that we'll hit 100º today... the heat index is 100º.

I wonder if we'll see the heat safety tips screen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 20, 2008, 01:42:03 PM

I'll record an emulator clip if its hits 100

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2008, 01:44:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 20, 2008, 01:42:03 PM

I'll record an emulator clip if its hits 100

Downtown Atlantic City is only 81º right now. There's no way you'll get to 100º. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 20, 2008, 01:46:27 PM

No my emulator is configured for the aiport.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 20, 2008, 01:53:33 PM

Phew, talk about a heat wave. Here in Dallas, it's supposed to be at or above 100 degrees for the rest of the week. It's your typical July, though.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 20, 2008, 02:23:14 PM

Well, Virtual PC certainly runs Windows 95 well. Just look at this:

(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6076/win95bsodfz0.th.png) (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=win95bsodfz0.png)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2008, 04:31:21 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 20, 2008, 10:42:04 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 10:15:03 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 20, 2008, 12:53:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 12:15:49 AM

Personally, I think it's much better on the Mac, than on the PC. But there could be other factors involved.

Of course you would... you love Macs. :innocent:

That has nothing to do with it.

How could it not?  :biggrin:

It's simple programs are built better on the Mac/UNIX platfortms. It's a matter of fact. Theres no opinion in it whatsoever. The fact is, DOS/Windows is an incredibly unstable platform, whereas UNIX-built systems are very stable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 20, 2008, 05:48:32 PM

so long story/drama time:

so basically today I opened up at my work, my manager and a cook, Eddie were there opening their stations as well.

Well, shortly after I arrived at work (9:30am) I saw my manager, Robert, take down a note posted next to our working schedules...at the time, I figured it was just for him. However an hour and a half later after I opened up the front of the house, Eddie and Jordan (new guy who I trained) were talking in the back, and somehow the note was brought up. I asked what it was about and Eddie told me he was able to read it before I did, and it said "Al & Jordan you both need to learn how to close up/re-stock - blah blah blah" after he told me, Jordan and I were pissed....Kim (evening shifts) posted it, she's a bitch - end of story

Well she is a little hypocrite, because SHE HERSELF didn't restock after closing last night, she also didn't wipe down the patio tables outside - they were dirty. So I was going to talk to my GM when she arrived later, and did. Around 3pm, I told my GM, Teresa - that I needed to talk to her about another employee, I told her Jordan and I were pissed she did that, and that another Employee, Raul, was sick of her immaturity.

So Teresa told me not to worry about what other people tell me, because she has to get on Kim's @!? all the time for not restocking, cleaning etc herself - and that Jordan and I are in fact doing our jobs right. After telling me that, she found the note that Robert had thrown away (obviously in the trash) and apparently what Kim wrote was bad enough to get herself written up.

anyone think I did the right thing? IN my defense, I was backing up my fellow trainee, and another employee.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 20, 2008, 11:32:22 PM

Anyone here have experience running Windows servers?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2008, 11:52:38 PM

I know about using webserver software on Windows, but not the Windows Server OS itself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 21, 2008, 01:32:29 AM

Yeah, you did the right thing Al :yes:  I'd do the same exact thing.


I saw Dark Knight..and it was AMAZING!  long..but awesome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2008, 01:52:48 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 21, 2008, 01:32:29 AM

I saw Dark Knight..and it was AMAZING!  long..but awesome.

Yeah, I've been thinking about seeing that movie. I was going to see it today but seeing how it just came out the theater would probably be packed. I'll probably see it next weekend. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 21, 2008, 02:32:39 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 20, 2008, 11:52:38 PM

I know about using webserver software on Windows, but not the Windows Server OS itself.

Yeah - that was my problem, I was using XP as a server, which Billy agreed, XP is NOT designed for, which is why I've got Windows Server 2003 now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 21, 2008, 10:40:04 AM

Just what IS XP designed for? :D


I refuse to see the Dark Knight movie.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 21, 2008, 10:42:20 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2008, 10:40:04 AM

Just what IS XP designed for? :D

Not using Vista, for example.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 21, 2008, 11:21:36 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 21, 2008, 10:42:20 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2008, 10:40:04 AM

Just what IS XP designed for? :D

Not using Vista, for example.

Good answer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 21, 2008, 11:23:15 AM

So I went to the dentist this morning. I only brushed my teeth twice before hand, not seven times (cough Gil). Anyway, no cavities. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 11:26:09 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 21, 2008, 10:42:20 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2008, 10:40:04 AM

Just what IS XP designed for? :D

Not using Vista, for example.

*sniffs air*

Smeels like someone got BURNED.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 21, 2008, 04:21:54 PM

Hey, can I get you guys to check this page out?  I'm starting to work on a digital portfolio, and I would like some opinions on how my page is looking so far.  Content would go below the line (under the row of tabs), and the tabs would be navigation between the content.  None of those work right now.

http://portfolio.kellerbmk.com/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 04:23:43 PM

I like it! Very nice!  :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2008, 04:36:39 PM

Uh oh, there's a Comcast truck parked in front of my house, on my reserved parking space! *grabs rifle*  :ninja:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 04:39:32 PM

You have a parking space!?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 21, 2008, 04:51:11 PM

Gwahahahahaha...I hate Comcast drivers.  :)

Also, I have made a brief update to my portfolio, for those who have seen it in the last ~1/2 hr or so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 04:52:54 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 21, 2008, 04:51:11 PM

Gwahahahahaha...I hate Comcast drivers.  :)

Also, I have made a brief update to my portfolio, for those who have seen it in the last ~1/2 hr or so.

Now I REALLLLYYYY like it!  :rofl:  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 21, 2008, 06:43:12 PM

I never saw it before, but OH MY GOD it is the most beautiful site I ever saw!!! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 21, 2008, 07:15:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2008, 06:43:12 PM

I never saw it before, but OH MY GOD it is the most beautiful site I ever saw!!! :blink:

What do you mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2008, 07:34:14 PM

Sorry guys I haven't been online too much today. I'm not going to be on much tonight either.  I was SO BUSY. Had to go to the car dealer. the airport. Shopping centre, A friend's house (had Dish <_< ), etc

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 07:54:07 PM

Speaking of not being on much, I probably won't be on as much as the week goes on either. I don't think I've mentioned it yet, but I'm moving on Friday. My internet service at this address will be stopped probably sometime this week, so if I disppear that's why. My new service at my new place will start Saturday between 4-7PM, so I may pop in for awhile Saturday, but all weekend will be very busy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 21, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 07:54:07 PM

Speaking of not being on much, I probably won't be on as much as the week goes on either. I don't think I've mentioned it yet, but I'm moving on Friday. My internet service at this address will be stopped probably sometime this week, so if I disppear that's why. My new service at my new place will start Saturday between 4-7PM, so I may pop in for awhile Saturday, but all weekend will be very busy.

Hope the move is as painless as possible, Gary

...until you get there, and I'm waiting.  :club:


Just kidding! But, seriously, hope it all goes well! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 08:06:05 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 21, 2008, 08:01:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 07:54:07 PM

Speaking of not being on much, I probably won't be on as much as the week goes on either. I don't think I've mentioned it yet, but I'm moving on Friday. My internet service at this address will be stopped probably sometime this week, so if I disppear that's why. My new service at my new place will start Saturday between 4-7PM, so I may pop in for awhile Saturday, but all weekend will be very busy.

Hope the move is as painless as possible, Gary

...until you get there, and I'm waiting.  :club:


Just kidding! But, seriously, hope it all goes well! :biggrin:

Thanks Tyler!  :cool3:

And by the way, I'll have a police escort, so try me!  :rofl: :P

Kidding of course.  :rofl: :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 21, 2008, 08:27:48 PM

Screw the cops. I can take 'em! :devil:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2008, 08:37:21 PM

Is Youtube working for anyone currently?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2008, 08:39:59 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 21, 2008, 08:37:21 PM

Is Youtube working for anyone currently?

Works fine here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2008, 08:41:06 PM

I keep getting a cannot find server error :( I need to reply to my comments

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 21, 2008, 08:47:24 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 21, 2008, 08:41:06 PM

I keep getting a cannot find server error :( I need to reply to my comments

I just chaeked YT and it says that they are doing a maintenance check.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2008, 08:50:23 PM

Wow they didn't even put a notice <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 21, 2008, 08:52:06 PM

Good luck with the move Gary! Stephen and I will try to clean up the place after each party while your out of town (forum town that is :P )

Anyways, here's what I got today!

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/DSCF0021Medium.jpg)
Woho!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2008, 08:56:13 PM

Nice camera!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 21, 2008, 09:08:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 21, 2008, 08:27:48 PM

Screw the cops. I can take 'em! :devil:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 21, 2008, 09:17:38 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 21, 2008, 08:50:23 PM

Wow they didn't even put a notice <_<

Quote

We are currently performing site maintenance. Be cool - we'll be back 100% in a bit.

Vic, the BOLDED part is for you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 21, 2008, 09:32:07 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 21, 2008, 08:52:06 PM

Good luck with the move Gary! Stephen and I will try to clean up the place after each party while your out of town (forum town that is :P )

Anyways, here's what I got today!

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/DSCF0021Medium.jpg[/url])
Woho!

That's a nice profressional TV camera. I wish I had one of those

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2008, 09:34:29 PM

How do you send a subscription invitation to someone on YouTube? I've been getting emails about these from users but I can't seem to figure out how to send them to other users.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2008, 09:52:45 PM

I was in Youtube but the url takes me to a blank page. Tell me if this happens for you too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 21, 2008, 10:02:17 PM

Nope, but the site maintenance is still going.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 21, 2008, 10:07:13 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 21, 2008, 09:32:07 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 21, 2008, 08:52:06 PM

Good luck with the move Gary! Stephen and I will try to clean up the place after each party while your out of town (forum town that is :P )

Anyways, here's what I got today!

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/DSCF0021Medium.jpg[/url])
Woho!

That's a nice profressional TV camera. I wish I had one of those

That camera looks like it was built 15 years ago!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 22, 2008, 02:52:06 PM

So I bought Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock today for my Wii.  I think I got a lemon disc (it loads to the game, but when I tell it to start, it resets back to the Wii menu).

:finger: you Activision.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 22, 2008, 05:58:41 PM

Guitar Hero is lame.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 22, 2008, 07:45:09 PM

I don't like Guitar Hero either. It's retarded imo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 22, 2008, 07:48:53 PM

Guitar hero is LAME.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 22, 2008, 08:14:54 PM

hahaha. wow guitar hero hater's much?

i love guitar hero/rock band.

i personally wanna learn how to play an actual guitar, one day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 23, 2008, 01:07:28 AM

I heart Guitar Hero. Rock Band is okay, too. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2008, 07:43:34 AM

So, interesting night. Power went out at 11PM ET (seems to be a regular thing now whenever we get a storm). It got nasty too, the hail sounded like it was the size of ping pong balls. Power comes back on at 5AM, then goes out again at 6. It just came back on again at 7:30.  :angry:

P.S., did I mention I was moving?  :rofl: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 23, 2008, 11:18:58 AM

Yes you did mention that you were moving

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2008, 11:58:22 AM

Ever heard of a rhetorical question?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 23, 2008, 09:53:49 PM

Does this video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=9cgZ2ppeg5c) appear "squished" to anyone?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 23, 2008, 09:55:27 PM

Yes

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2008, 09:55:32 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 23, 2008, 09:53:49 PM

Does this video ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=9cgZ2ppeg5c[/url]) appear "squished" to anyone?

Yes. Many of his videos appear that way for some reason. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2008, 09:55:57 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 23, 2008, 09:53:49 PM

Does this video ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=9cgZ2ppeg5c[/url]) appear "squished" to anyone?

Yep very

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 23, 2008, 09:57:57 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 23, 2008, 09:55:32 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 23, 2008, 09:53:49 PM

Does this video ([url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=9cgZ2ppeg5c[/url]) appear "squished" to anyone?

Yes. Many of his videos appear that way for some reason. :wacko:

That's confusing

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2008, 10:00:58 PM

My videos only get squashed if i upload them directly from my tuner not on WMM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 23, 2008, 10:01:43 PM

It could have to do with type of file he uploaded (i.e. wmv, mov, mpeg, etc).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2008, 10:03:38 PM

.wmv don't get squished usually the .mpg files do

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2008, 10:08:50 PM

Roland your about to get a warning for over posting. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 23, 2008, 10:29:04 PM

That video didn't used to be that way when he first uploaded it, it was a normal full screen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 23, 2008, 10:34:52 PM

Actually the video is at full screen for fast computers

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2008, 10:38:53 PM

Not true. I have a 2.5GHZ computer and its not full screen for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2008, 10:42:58 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 23, 2008, 10:34:52 PM

Actually the video is at full screen for fast computers

Computer speed has absolutely nothing to do with it. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2008, 10:44:02 PM

It was normal view for a second then it got squashed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 23, 2008, 10:50:23 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 23, 2008, 10:42:58 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 23, 2008, 10:34:52 PM

Actually the video is at full screen for fast computers

Computer speed has absolutely nothing to do with it. ;)

That's correct.

Not to brag, but you all know what kind of quality clips I have on YouTube.. Example:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sE-YqkBcv3o

The exact same process I used to upload that video, I used here and look how its squashed, and how low quality it is, even if you click high quality...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ywc3vOs3PA

I think YouTube did something to their video compressor / codec management.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 23, 2008, 10:56:54 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 23, 2008, 10:50:23 PM

The exact same process I used to upload that video, I used here and look how its squashed, and how low quality it is, even if you click high quality...
[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ywc3vOs3PA[/url]

That video isn't really that squashed. Many of my 4000 emulator clips are like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 23, 2008, 11:02:07 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 23, 2008, 10:56:54 PM

That video isn't really that squashed. Many of my 4000 emulator clips are like that.

Well, again, it was done the same way as the previous video, and it looked fine, but this one has the black bars on the top and the bottom.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 23, 2008, 11:04:03 PM

All of my emulations seem to be squished now. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 23, 2008, 11:34:37 PM

So last night the storms knocked out my power, and tonight they knocked out my cable. I called Comcast and got the following response: "There is currently an outage in your area, but we don't know when the problem will be resolved". Typical Comcast customer service. You'd think they'd know something about the circumstances of the problem and have at least an estimated time of restoration.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2008, 12:04:43 AM

... and Comcast claims they have 24/7 customer service. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 12:10:21 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 24, 2008, 12:04:43 AM

... and Comcast claims they have 24/7 customer service. :rolleyes:

They do, just not during the nights or weekends. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 24, 2008, 12:20:14 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 12:10:21 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 24, 2008, 12:04:43 AM

... and Comcast claims they have 24/7 customer service. :rolleyes:

They do, just not during the nights or weekends. :P

...or on weekday peek hours, for that matter. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 24, 2008, 01:04:15 AM

So, I went to work today at 5pm - expecting it to rain, because of Dolly...around 6 I headed outside to clean patio tables and noticed amazing black clouds with consecutive lightning strikes

"Ohhh yeah" (koolaid man style)  :P i whispered to myself

couple of minutes later, i wanna guess a 50-60 mph wind gust blew threw shortly before the storm, then it started pouring like hell, visibility dropped to about 0, as you couldn't see anything threw the restaurant windows. I wanted to get footage of it on my phone - but my manager was lookin' and I probably would have gotten in trouble.

so it lasted a good 30-40 minutes - then I come home at 11, to find my mail box had blew over with the wind gust, hahahaha. i laughed pretty hard

its not every day you see a mailbox flying down the street  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 24, 2008, 12:07:21 PM

I watched SpongeBob...Needless to say, I wanted to kill myself after 3 minutes...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 24, 2008, 12:43:33 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 24, 2008, 12:07:21 PM

I watched SpongeBob...Needless to say, I wanted to kill myself after 3 minutes...

You could have changed the channel.

Oh wait...you have Comcast....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2008, 12:46:08 PM

Spongebob's cool!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 24, 2008, 12:52:55 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 24, 2008, 12:43:33 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 24, 2008, 12:07:21 PM

I watched SpongeBob...Needless to say, I wanted to kill myself after 3 minutes...

You could have changed the channel.

It was so bad, I had to disconnect the TV and put it in another room.

Quote

Oh wait...you have Comcast....

Not for long, hopefully.

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2008, 12:46:08 PM

Spongebob's cool!  :biggrin:

Well that certainly explains a lot. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2008, 02:33:49 PM

I think I am the only one around here who has not watched a full episode of Spongebob and dislike the show. Even my some of my aunts and uncles like the show.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 24, 2008, 02:43:52 PM

My son likes spongebob & just watched the episode "Pre-Hibernation Week"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 24, 2008, 06:03:24 PM

Let's welcome our newest member, Brettfern :welcome:

lfmusiclover, what happen? aren't you doing this? did you stop doing this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 24, 2008, 06:10:39 PM

Sorry for the double post, but this has turned to a quiet evening here @ the forums

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 24, 2008, 06:21:29 PM

That would be a triple post Roland.  <_<

I did stop doing it because we've had so many new members lately that I'd spend all day welcoming people. Also because most of my welcomes weren't noticed or responded to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:29:19 PM

I just found out that the STAR team has an open position! It's listed on the careers site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 24, 2008, 08:46:10 PM

Kyle, go to TWC & work with the STAR team

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:51:59 PM

Quote from: Roland on July 24, 2008, 08:46:10 PM

Kyle, go to TWC & work with the STAR team

Already did in 2003, not for the STAR Team, but as ENG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_news_gathering) / SNG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_news_gathering).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 24, 2008, 08:54:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:29:19 PM

I just found out that the STAR team has an open position! It's listed on the careers site.

Ahh yes, the careers site.  Down the line (1+ year from now), I hope to take one of those spots.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:58:08 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 24, 2008, 08:54:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:29:19 PM

I just found out that the STAR team has an open position! It's listed on the careers site.

Ahh yes, the careers site.  Down the line (1+ year from now), I hope to take one of those spots.

Which dept?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 24, 2008, 08:59:52 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:58:08 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 24, 2008, 08:54:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 08:29:19 PM

I just found out that the STAR team has an open position! It's listed on the careers site.

Ahh yes, the careers site.  Down the line (1+ year from now), I hope to take one of those spots.

Which dept?

Application Developer (third and fourth on the Careers page)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 09:37:10 PM

Do they have a Lot8s Music Programmer position available?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:08:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 09:37:10 PM

Do they have a Lot8s Music Programmer position available?

I noticed Chris' position is on the current postings. Hmm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 10:10:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:08:44 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 09:37:10 PM

Do they have a Lot8s Music Programmer position available?

I noticed Chris' position is on the current postings. Hmm.

Nah, i'm not interested at the time...

Can you post the link to the openings?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:12:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:10:18 PM

Nah, i'm not interested at the time...

Not to mention that your horribly underqualified.

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:10:18 PM

Can you post the link to the openings?

http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html

And I swear, if you come back and say "I don't see "Chris' Position" on the listings!" I will ban you! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 10:12:41 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:12:02 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:10:18 PM

Nah, i'm not interested at the time...

Not to mention that your horribly underqualified.

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:10:18 PM

Can you post the link to the openings?

[url]http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html[/url]

Aren't I too young to work for TWC anyways? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:14:04 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:12:41 PM

Aren't I too young to work for TWC anyways? :unsure:

Hence the, "underqualified." :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 10:15:32 PM

Look at the bottom:
http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html

It says "Various TWCC Locations". What does that stand for?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:16:54 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:15:32 PM

Look at the bottom:
[url]http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html[/url]

It says "Various TWCC Locations". What does that stand for?

Well TWC's Headquarters is in Atlanta, but there are other TWC operations in the states, not TV operations but like newspaper, radio, and advertisment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 10:20:35 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:16:54 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:15:32 PM

Look at the bottom:
[url]http://www.weather.com/careers/postings.html[/url]

It says "Various TWCC Locations". What does that stand for?

Well TWC's Headquarters is in Atlanta, but there are other TWC operations in the states, not TV operations but like newspaper, radio, and advertisment.

But would a 16 year old, be able to take a job in TWC? I'd be interested.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 24, 2008, 10:32:02 PM

My son would like to have a job in TWC radio

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:32:18 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:20:35 PM

But would a 16 year old, be able to take a job in TWC? I'd be interested.

No.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 10:34:34 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:32:18 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:20:35 PM

But would a 16 year old, be able to take a job in TWC? I'd be interested.

No.

<_< u have to be 21 then

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:37:41 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:34:34 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 10:32:18 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:20:35 PM

But would a 16 year old, be able to take a job in TWC? I'd be interested.

No.

<_< u have to be 21 then

I'd say 18 at the minimum. It's all knowledge and qualification basis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2008, 10:40:21 PM

Which job in TWC would give the highest salary?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 11:11:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:40:21 PM

Which job in TWC would give the highest salary?

My assistant.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 25, 2008, 12:02:21 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 24, 2008, 11:11:45 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 24, 2008, 10:40:21 PM

Which job in TWC would give the highest salary?

My assistant.

Oh yeah! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathercaster

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 25, 2008, 01:24:17 AM

I should've registered that trademark when i had the chance, several years ago. Probably is though, already.

Damn you, Kyle. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 25, 2008, 01:25:01 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 25, 2008, 12:02:21 AM

Oh yeah! [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathercaster[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathercaster[/url])

Good job with that! I had to make a few minor tweeks per Wikipedia's guidelines though, such as bolding the title at the beginning of the article, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 25, 2008, 01:28:11 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 25, 2008, 01:25:01 AM

Good job with that! I had to make a few minor tweeks per Wikipedia's guidelines though, such as bolding the title at the beginning of the article, etc.

Thanks Mike! :) If theres anything else you think should be added or have any hints, or tips let me know!

Quote from: Gil on July 25, 2008, 01:24:17 AM

I should've registered that trademark when i had the chance, several years ago. Probably is though, already.

Damn you, Kyle. :P

Muahaha, now it's mine! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 25, 2008, 01:33:05 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 25, 2008, 01:24:17 AM

I should've registered that trademark when i had the chance, several years ago. Probably is though, already.

Damn you, Kyle. :P

Just to add to this, Gil. It is trademarked in the US, by two companies. :P However it is not trademarked in Canada, its locational country. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 25, 2008, 09:24:59 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 25, 2008, 01:33:05 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 25, 2008, 01:24:17 AM

I should've r :Pegistered that trademark when i had the chance, several years ago. Probably is though, already.

Damn you, Kyle. :P

Just to add to this, Gil. It is trademarked in the US, by two companies. :P However it is not trademarked in Canada, its locational country. :P

Damn Canadians... <_<

 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on July 25, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

i would love to work with the STAR team

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 25, 2008, 10:50:31 PM

Quote from: alex on July 25, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

i would love to work with the STAR team

Me too. It seems like a fun job though might be stressful with possible bugs, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 25, 2008, 10:52:49 PM

Quote from: season lover on July 25, 2008, 10:50:31 PM

Quote from: alex on July 25, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

i would love to work with the STAR team

Me too. It seems like a fun job though might be stressful with possible bugs, etc.

And with a bunch of teenagers bugging you all day every day about mostly menial problems.  :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 26, 2008, 02:30:54 AM

So I was at the Hallmark store today and already I saw Halloween stuff. It's not even August yet!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2008, 11:24:19 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on December 02, 1973, 01:36:24 PM

So I was at the Hallmark store today and already I saw Halloween stuff. It's not even August yet!  :blink:

It gets worse. There's Halloween outlet stores OPEN in my area! Especially this store called "Spirit Halloween" They're selling cards and costumes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 26, 2008, 11:35:33 AM

Since we're seeing Halloween stuff, we may very well be seeing Christmas stuff within the next month. I remember last year at the mall, the Boscov's had Christmas trees for sale at the end of August.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 26, 2008, 11:40:31 AM

One Christmas song ever two or so hours at Wal-Mart most likely starting next month...by September at the latest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2008, 11:40:33 AM

Christmas trees don't get sold at stores here until Early October.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 26, 2008, 11:45:03 AM

I don't like Christmas music.... at least the ones played on radio stations. I only like some of the instrumentals played on TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2008, 11:49:25 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 26, 2008, 11:45:03 AM

I don't like Christmas music.... at least the ones played on radio stations. I only like some of the instrumentals played on TWC.

Ditto. I only enjoy instrumental music. I could care less about what people are singing in the vocal songs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 26, 2008, 01:20:06 PM

Holidays are way too commercial, and have been for quite some time.

Society sucks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 26, 2008, 07:02:06 PM

Do the beta testers here have moderation powers? The reason I ask is because I thought I remember Gary saying they do, but I never see the testers moderating topics/posts and locking/pinning them when needed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2008, 07:19:42 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 26, 2008, 07:02:06 PM

Do the beta testers here have moderation powers? The reason I ask is because I thought I remember Gary saying they do, but I never see the testers moderating topics/posts and locking/pinning them when needed.

Even if they have those powers, they're not allowed to lock/pin topics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 26, 2008, 07:22:46 PM

What's the deal with kids on leashes? I'm at work yesterday, and I see two kids on leashes. First, this kid has a harness on, and there's a leash attached to it, and on the other end the kid's mom. Then later in the night I see a kid wearing this backpack thing, and it looks like a stuffed animal monkey, and it had this long tail as a leash.

What do these parent's think of their kids these days? They're treating them like animals on leashes.  :blink: :wacko:

Edit: The monkey one looked like this:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RQ0QAADEL._SS400_.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 26, 2008, 07:49:17 PM

To put it simply: society is sick. :) People would rather put kids on leashes, or drug their kids, so they don't have to do any parenting.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on July 26, 2008, 07:52:55 PM

Wow. That's ad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 26, 2008, 09:33:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 26, 2008, 07:49:17 PM

To put it simply: society is sick. :) People would rather put kids on leashes, or drug their kids, so they don't have to do any parenting.  :happy:

until you have a kid of your own - you have no room to speak

if anyone has kids - you would know they like to wonder off, constantly - mainly because 1) they get frustrated with staying with their parents 2) they're curious about there where abouts.

i never noticed this, until my aunt had her child (my cousin - he is now 2) and figured it out when my sister had her child (my niece - she is now 1 1/2) - they both love to wonder off, open the doors and run out of the house - we've since fixed those problems by adding screen doors and locking them

so honestly - i don't blame them - you wouldn't want your child wondering off while at the store or something, would you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 26, 2008, 10:50:42 PM

So what ever happened to smacking a kid? Seems like nowadays, that's highly frowned upon. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but maybe that's also why there are so many horrible kids out there these days. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 26, 2008, 11:03:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 26, 2008, 10:50:42 PM

So what ever happened to smacking a kid? Seems like nowadays, that's highly frowned upon. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but maybe that's also why there are so many horrible kids out there these days. :blink:

hitting them has no affect now-a-days...i don't care how hard you hit them, they won't learn anymore.

with that said...CPS is also getting tougher when it comes to spanking/hitting your children. i'm not sure - but if I remember correctly, spanking a child in California is now against the law [or something similar] (some body might wanna check on it though, but i thought this occurred a while back)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 27, 2008, 01:45:21 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 26, 2008, 07:02:06 PM

Do the beta testers here have moderation powers? The reason I ask is because I thought I remember Gary saying they do, but I never see the testers moderating topics/posts and locking/pinning them when needed.

No, we don't have any moderation powers. :no: The only thing we can do is view the private emulator subforum and view the moderation panel (which let's us see moderation actions done by the admins, warnings issued, and 'watched' members).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 28, 2008, 01:12:50 PM

Saw the strangest thing today...While in the supermarket, we were at the checkout lines, and this girl in the line next to us, who couldn't have been more than 3 years old, was talking on a cell phone! f***ing insanity. :blink:

And now they say that cell phones DO increase the risk of cancer. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 28, 2008, 01:19:10 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 28, 2008, 01:12:50 PM

Saw the strangest thing today...While in the supermarket, we were at the checkout lines, and this girl in the line next to us, who couldn't have been more than 3 years old, was talking on a cell phone! f***ing insanity. :blink:

And now they say that cell phones DO increase the risk of cancer. :happy:

WTF is with kids these days?! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2008, 01:21:08 PM

IMO, anyone under the age of 16 shouldn't have a cell phone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 28, 2008, 01:22:28 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2008, 01:21:08 PM

IMO, anyone under the age of 16 shouldn't have a cell phone.

Agreed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 28, 2008, 01:39:48 PM

I got my phone when I was 14, and I still to this day have that same phone, contract is up though, so I'm getting a new one.  I think it just depends on how mature the kid is.  I would say no younger than 13 you should have a phone.  I see kids all the time with phones, and it is rediculous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 28, 2008, 02:07:02 PM

I didn't get a cell phone until earlier this year (around 17th birthday). My parents refused to pay for it (which is a good parental decision, IMO), so after I got a job, I got one myself, and pay the bill myself. I think any parent paying their child's cell phone bill should be slapped in the face (no offense to anyone's parent). You're not teaching them to be responsible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 28, 2008, 02:10:42 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 28, 2008, 02:07:02 PM

I didn't get a cell phone until earlier this year (around 17th birthday). My parents refused to pay for it (which is a good parental decision, IMO), so after I got a job, I got one myself, and pay the bill myself. I think any parent paying their child's cell phone bill should be slapped in the face (no offense to anyone's parent). You're not teaching them to be responsible.

That's fabulous! (for the lack of a better word)

I can't begin to tell you how many kids i see, who are my age, that have iPhones! The plans cost $70 a month! I highly doubt they are paying for it.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 28, 2008, 02:13:26 PM

Wow, that late Tyler? I've had a cell phone since late 2004, a bit after my 13th birthday. I didn't want it at first, but my mom wanted me to for emergency purposes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 28, 2008, 02:21:10 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 28, 2008, 02:07:02 PM

I didn't get a cell phone until earlier this year (around 17th birthday). My parents refused to pay for it (which is a good parental decision, IMO), so after I got a job, I got one myself, and pay the bill myself. I think any parent paying their child's cell phone bill should be slapped in the face (no offense to anyone's parent). You're not teaching them to be responsible.

although I agree with most of your statement...responsibility does not always come from parents, you eventually learn responsibility by yourself in most matters, especially when you have parents who don't support you - as myself.

which is why I started looking for a job - so I can continue to pay my cell phone, you'd be surprised how much responsibility you'll learn by simply getting a job, it opens your eyes and makes you realize that this is the real world, it isn't a game anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 28, 2008, 02:43:02 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 28, 2008, 02:07:02 PM

I think any parent paying their child's cell phone bill should be slapped in the face (no offense to anyone's parent).

Mine have for the last two years, but they pushed for it while I've been at college.  That will change in just a couple of weeks...our contract is up.

I think cell phones serve a practical use for HS freshman and up.  Coming from someone who was in after-school activities before I could drive, they really help.  Under that level, though, unacceptable.  And texting....UGH.

I don't really want an iPhone.  I have a regular cell, a Palm PDA, and a iPod.  Good enough.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 28, 2008, 07:11:11 PM

Did Wal-Mart change their logo? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 28, 2008, 07:20:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 28, 2008, 07:11:11 PM

Did Wal-Mart change their logo? :huh:

I wasn't awair.  But, I went to walmart.com because I saw the post, and they do have a different logo.  Interesting.  Now I'm gonna have to drive by wal mart and take a look :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 28, 2008, 09:32:28 PM

The new logo is supposed to roll-out nationwide by years end. As of last week, the two Walmarts closest to me have not changed anything (except the plastic bags).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 28, 2008, 09:39:35 PM

There's tons of Wal-Marts here and none of them had changed yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2008, 11:14:31 PM

Today at my Wal-Mart, they took down the big light-up sign along the road. I wonder if they're going to put up a new one like this one:

(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6035/walmartstoreru7.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 29, 2008, 12:15:16 AM

My walmart just remodeled last winter.. to the tanner version, and they still have the old logo...and slogan on it.  But, the storm knocked down one of the signs, so maybe they won't replace it until they actually change.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 29, 2008, 12:32:39 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2008, 11:14:31 PM

Today at my Wal-Mart, they took down the big light-up sign along the road. I wonder if they're going to put up a new one like this one:

([url]http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6035/walmartstoreru7.jpg[/url])

So, It's going to be "Walmart" now, instead of "Wal-Mart"?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 12:44:18 AM

I think "Walmart" is just the branding name. The company is still called Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 12:55:51 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 29, 2008, 12:44:18 AM

I think "Walmart" is just the branding name. The company is still called Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Correct. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 29, 2008, 01:05:17 AM

I find it odd that the Sam's Club I frequent at Pittsburgh Mills is still sporting the older logo on the front of it (the green, blue, orange one). According to Wikipedia, the current one's been in place since 2006. All of the logos in-store though have been changed. Here's the newer logo I'm referring to:

(http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/head-logoS.gif)

As for the other store closest to me, in Monroeville, I haven't a clue if the logo has changed there yet. I haven't shopped at that store since the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills location opened in 2005, IIRC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 29, 2008, 01:11:45 AM

i love how a lot of companys make logo changes at the same time  :P

Days Inn, other hotels, Walmart, Sams, probably more...have all changed this summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 01:22:29 AM

The Sam's Club around here still uses the old logo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 29, 2008, 08:17:58 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 29, 2008, 01:22:29 AM

The Sam's Club around here still uses the old logo.

Same here. 
Hardee's recently changed theirs a few years back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 29, 2008, 09:46:37 AM

I probably won't be online in the next few days because I'll be in Portland.. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 10:00:55 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 29, 2008, 09:46:37 AM

I probably won't be online in the next few days because I'll be in Portland.. :wave:

Have a great trip! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 10:21:19 AM

Oh great, another major heat wave coming next week.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 10:31:01 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 29, 2008, 10:21:19 AM

Oh great, another major heat wave coming next week.  :hmm:

Same here. TWC is forecasting 100° for next Monday here.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 10:36:06 AM

Try 102°. That's the forecast up in Bensalem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 10:40:46 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 29, 2008, 09:46:37 AM

I probably won't be online in the next few days because I'll be in Portland.. :wave:

Bye :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 29, 2008, 10:42:42 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 29, 2008, 10:36:06 AM

Try 102°. That's the forecast up in Bensalem.

It's been more hotter in the Northeast than it has been where I live, It's only hit 98 at the highest so far and that was back in June, we haven't been close to that since.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on July 29, 2008, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 29, 2008, 09:46:37 AM

I probably won't be online in the next few days because I'll be in Portland.. :wave:

Have a nice trip!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 29, 2008, 11:30:35 AM

You guys are lucky. Here, we've had the lamest/dumbest summer EVER. It has yet to get over 90 degrees here. Disgusting. :rolleyes:

It should be 99 every single day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on July 29, 2008, 11:34:08 AM

The heat indexes here could reach or exceed 100 this weekend. It's going to be August right? Typical for this time of year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 29, 2008, 12:21:12 PM

Talk about a heat wave. It was 105 degrees in Dallas for two days in a row, and we even set a record yesterday. Hopefully things will cool off slightly today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 29, 2008, 01:11:21 PM

I'm glad San Antonio is out of this ridiculous heat wave, for the time being anyway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 02:32:22 PM

Welcome to our newest member, demons1984! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 03:51:25 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on July 29, 2008, 02:32:22 PM

Welcome to our newest member, demons1984! B)

He's not FlyersWings 84 from TWCC is he?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 04:08:20 PM

Anyone know who "twcrockstar51" on YouTube is? In the past half an hour, they've made nearly 30 comments on my IntelliStar videos with comments like "That's 10 degrees above average high." and "That's 18 degrees above average low."

It's quite annoying, almost to the point I'd consider it as spam. It certainly spammed my email inbox. <_<

I'm thinking about blocking whoever this is from commenting on my videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 04:11:33 PM

According to his profile, he is This user's (http://www.youtube.com/user/JakeTV248) backup account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 04:16:25 PM

I got several comments from a user (I forget who) who commented a handful of my videos that clearly said what the song is, and the user comments "I think this song is [name of song]."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 04:18:05 PM

I've blocked the user. I didn't want to check my email account and see about 100 more of these:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 04:20:07 PM

Good lord! :blink: 78 messages

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 04:21:17 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 29, 2008, 04:20:07 PM

Good lord! :blink: 78 messages

Well, that's my trash folder. They're not all from him, but about half are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 04:22:05 PM

Some people just don't have lives. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 04:30:39 PM

I made a filefront account to store all my playlist clips in case my hard drive crashes and/or my youtube accounts gets deleted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 04:33:10 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 29, 2008, 04:30:39 PM

I made a filefront account to store all my playlist clips in case my hard drive crashes and/or my youtube accounts gets deleted.

After my experiences with FileFront, I'd wager that my YouTube account is probably at a less risk of getting deleted compared to a FileFront account (which did get deleted).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 04:35:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 04:33:10 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 29, 2008, 04:30:39 PM

I made a filefront account to store all my playlist clips in case my hard drive crashes and/or my youtube accounts gets deleted.

After my experiences with FileFront, I'd wager that my YouTube account is probably at a less risk of getting deleted compared to a FileFront account (which did get deleted).

The problem with filefront is that if there are no downloaded videos, then it'll get deleted. If you have videos in your account that are scheduled for deletion, then Filefront might most likely jist delete your account rather than deleting all of the videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2008, 04:39:38 PM

Yeah, I've heard much more reports of Filefront accounts w/ TWC videos getting deleted than YouTube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 05:18:48 PM

You know what really annoys me? Those walkie-talkie cell phones. You go out and hear that annoying "bleep" noise, then you can hear everyone's conversations right out in the open. And the people who normally talk on them sound really loud and obnoxious.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 29, 2008, 05:25:48 PM

well - today was a great day to have off....NOT.

cable outage began about 30 minutes ago, and it typically takes like 4 hours for somebody to fix it.

i have time warner, I called in - but they said they didn't have any reports of outages in my area, yet.

she told me to call back in an hour. :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 29, 2008, 06:12:28 PM

Speaking about annoying YouTube members:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BTVStation101

He's driving me nuts. I'm sure his parents wouldnt apprciate him having their house, and him in his bedroom on YouTube, he's gotta be like 7!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 29, 2008, 07:00:09 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on July 29, 2008, 05:25:48 PM

well - today was a great day to have off....NOT.

cable outage began about 30 minutes ago, and it typically takes like 4 hours for somebody to fix it.

i have time warner, I called in - but they said they didn't have any reports of outages in my area, yet.

she told me to call back in an hour. :doh2:

That sucks!  Why did it go out, do you know?

Well,t he weather is getting a little unsettled right now, but in about an hour and a half I'm headed out to the area fair!  I'm excited, becuase I have NEVER been to this fair..haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 29, 2008, 07:27:36 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on July 29, 2008, 06:12:28 PM

Speaking about annoying YouTube members:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/BTVStation101[/url]

He's driving me nuts. I'm sure his parents wouldnt apprciate him having their house, and him in his bedroom on YouTube, he's gotta be like 7!

Unfortunately, there are more and more stupid annoying idiots that discover the internet, every single day. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 07:51:28 PM

Now this is strange. On most all the Network Music songs that I've downloaded from killer Tracks play very slowly on my MP3 player. The normally fast Chris Geith songs sound so strange at a slow tempo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2008, 09:16:02 PM

What Mp3 player do you use? Real Player has these issues some times

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2008, 09:18:05 PM

Quote from: Victor on July 29, 2008, 09:16:02 PM

What Mp3 player do you use? Real Player has these issues some times

Creative Zen Micro. What does RealPlayer have to do with it? I'm talking about hardware players, not software. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 30, 2008, 01:04:51 AM

So we had a severe storm roll through just minutes after my last post here on the front porch, and the power went off for like a minute.  UGGH It was the worst minute ever..just thinking of having no power again.

I saw sugarland tonight.  Not a big fan of country, but it was a good concert.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 30, 2008, 08:08:58 AM

Bye guys, I'm off to Niagara Falls and then Erie until Sunday!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on July 30, 2008, 02:43:38 PM

See you when you come back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 30, 2008, 02:58:09 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 30, 2008, 08:08:58 AM

Bye guys, I'm off to Niagara Falls and then Erie until Sunday!  :biggrin:

partyyy time  :dance:

ohh i mean...um, bye.

 :P

hope your trip is awesome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2008, 11:29:42 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 30, 2008, 08:08:58 AM

Bye guys, I'm off to Niagara Falls and then Erie until Sunday!  :biggrin:

Have fun! I've been to Niagara Falls nearly every year, gets boring lol :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2008, 12:57:50 PM

Hi guys! I'm FINALLY back after my move! I was supposed to have the internet installed on Saturday, but the computers weren't ready when the cable guy got to my apartment, so we had to have him come back. The appointment was rescheduled for yesterday, but yesterday came and went and the cable guy never came back. We called Comcast and were told that no such appointment was ever made, and so instead we had to go to the nearest customer service lobby to pick the equipment up. This after I asked the cable guy to leave it here when he was here on Saturday, and he told me it was against policy to do that (and later I found out that isn't true). Anyway, so I got my internet kit from Comcast late last night, and got it all hooked up, but couldn't get on the internet. after hours of being on the phone with tech support (worthless) I did some poking around of my own and FINALLY got the internet to work.

Whew! Never EVER move guys.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2008, 01:06:41 PM

Great to see you back Gary!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2008, 01:09:44 PM

Thanks Vic (and Martin in another thread  :D). Its great to be back!   :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 31, 2008, 01:11:15 PM

LOL, I just realized this morning that you've been gone all this time... :lol:

Great to see you back! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2008, 01:12:47 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 31, 2008, 01:11:15 PM

LOL, I just realized this morning that you've been gone all this time... :lol:

Great to see you back! B)

 :punish:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 31, 2008, 01:54:25 PM

I was starting to worry about you there, Gary. I was wondering how the move had gone.


Good to hear that you've got it all sorted out.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2008, 02:22:20 PM

Great to have you back, Gary. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on July 31, 2008, 03:36:16 PM

Wonderful to have you back Gary i was worried  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 01, 2008, 02:35:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Have you ever had little kids playing around in your front yard without your permission? Happens all the time here in Bensalem. They act like my yard is a community park or something. They aren't really doing any damage to my yard, but I still like to call it a form of trespassing. They also leave junk and trash in my yard, which is annoying especially when I cut the grass and find trash that's about to get in and clog my lawnmower. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 02:42:07 PM

They need to have discipline. American kids lack discipline.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on August 01, 2008, 03:37:52 PM

True.


"Hey,no kids on my lawn!"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 03:43:35 PM

Speaking of things on our yard, it seems that the neighborhood dogs like to use our yard, our empty lot beside the house, and our car tires as personal bathrooms. I've seen people walking their dogs, the dog stops, and pees right on our car tires. The owner of the dog continues right along like nothing ever happens. Also, dogs pee and poop in our flower beds and around the mailbox, and the owners never clean it up. My mom has been thinking about putting signs up like "If you poop please scoop," "Don't pee in the ivy, it's disgusting," and "Cean up after your dogs."

It's quite disgusting. How can people let their dog pee and poop right in people's yards and not clean them up? :censored: :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 04:53:38 PM

Okay, I'm out of here. Going to the beach. I'll be back Sunday.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 01, 2008, 04:55:07 PM

You mean....THIS beach (http://www.twcdan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9)? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 01, 2008, 05:18:31 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 04:53:38 PM

Okay, I'm out of here. Going to the beach. I'll be back Sunday.  B)

Have a great trip! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on August 01, 2008, 05:19:38 PM

Have a great time!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 05:46:14 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 04:53:38 PM

Okay, I'm out of here. Going to the beach. I'll be back Sunday.  B)

Have fun in the beach! Don't get sunburned. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 01, 2008, 06:50:16 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 03:43:35 PM

Speaking of things on our yard, it seems that the neighborhood dogs like to use our yard, our empty lot beside the house, and our car tires as personal bathrooms. I've seen people walking their dogs, the dog stops, and pees right on our car tires. The owner of the dog continues right along like nothing ever happens. Also, dogs pee and poop in our flower beds and around the mailbox, and the owners never clean it up. My mom has been thinking about putting signs up like "If you poop please scoop," "Don't pee in the ivy, it's disgusting," and "Cean up after your dogs."

It's quite disgusting. How can people let their dog pee and poop right in people's yards and not clean them up? :censored: :furious:

1. That's just 1 of 300 reasons why dogs suck.
2. If you know the people, or at least their names, call the police.

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 01, 2008, 02:35:58 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Have you ever had little kids playing around in your front yard without your permission? Happens all the time here in Bensalem. They act like my yard is a community park or something. They aren't really doing any damage to my yard, but I still like to call it a form of trespassing. They also leave junk and trash in my yard, which is annoying especially when I cut the grass and find trash that's about to get in and clog my lawnmower. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

I hate kids. They're terrible.

I have to go to Texas next week for my cousin's wedding. I don't want to go. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 01, 2008, 07:12:27 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 03:43:35 PM

It's quite disgusting. How can people let their dog pee and poop right in people's yards and not clean them up? :censored: :furious:

That's actually illegal, at least in New Jersey. You can get fines up to $300 for doing just that.

Quote from: Gil on August 01, 2008, 06:50:16 PM

I have to go to Texas next week for my cousin's wedding. I don't want to go. :hmm:

I have to go to a wedding later this month, and likewise I don't want to go. I'm not a wedding person. I've already went to two weddings in the past year and a half.

Is anyone with Hotmail having trouble accessing the site right now?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 01, 2008, 07:55:53 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 01, 2008, 07:12:27 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 01, 2008, 03:43:35 PM

It's quite disgusting. How can people let their dog pee and poop right in people's yards and not clean them up? :censored: :furious:

That's actually illegal, at least in New Jersey. You can get fines up to $300 for doing just that.

Quote from: Gil on August 01, 2008, 06:50:16 PM

I have to go to Texas next week for my cousin's wedding. I don't want to go. :hmm:

I have to go to a wedding later this month, and likewise I don't want to go. I'm not a wedding person. I've already went to two weddings in the past year and a half.

Is anyone with Hotmail having trouble accessing the site right now?  :unsure:

Yes, I am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 01, 2008, 08:01:01 PM

Well, today is a sad day.

I exchanged my defective copy of Guitar Hero III for my Wii today, only to find out the second one is bad too.  After trying it on a neighbor's Wii, a few phone calls, my Wii is labeled as "sick" (not dead), and will be making the trip to Redmond for repairs.  I will be Wii-less for about two to three weeks.

I need TWC to nuclear-proliferate itself again or for a STAR 4000 to show up on TWC.  I'm going to need help to get through this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on August 01, 2008, 09:01:37 PM

Wow. I want to know,who honestly cried when they saw fotage of Katrina? I did. Hard too.  Don't make fun of me for this. :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 02, 2008, 03:51:27 PM

Slow here today, no?

I just realized that Track 13 on Disc 2 of the Trammell set is an amazing song.

Some of the tracks on CD's 2 and 3 i've never even listed to before. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2008, 04:08:17 PM

I hate Windows Movie Maker. Everytime I try to watermark my videos it freezes and I have to exit out of it. It happens everytime I import a video I record from my tuner. IDK how i'm going to upload playlist clips on youtube if this keeps happening :no:

And that's my rant of the day :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 02, 2008, 04:17:51 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 02, 2008, 03:51:27 PM

Slow here today, no?

I just realized that Track 13 on Disc 2 of the Trammell set is an amazing song.

Some of the tracks on CD's 2 and 3 i've never even listed to before. :happy:

Yeah, the only Trammell songs I'm familiar with are the 26 songs that were featured on Weatherscan.

I just went bowling for the first time in more than three years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 02, 2008, 07:17:40 PM

Did anyone else get a free Logitech webcam when they signed up for Comcast Hi-Speed internet. I hooked mine up for the first time in a while, and it really sucks. <_< :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 02, 2008, 08:39:46 PM

No, but I see Comcast is now giving away a free Wii when subscribing to their Triple-Play deal (for new customers only).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 02, 2008, 08:40:43 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 02, 2008, 08:39:46 PM

No, but I see Comcast is now giving away a free Wii when subscribing to their Triple-Play deal (for new customers only).

Wow, that's retarded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 02, 2008, 08:57:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 02, 2008, 08:40:43 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 02, 2008, 08:39:46 PM

No, but I see Comcast is now giving away a free Wii when subscribing to their Triple-Play deal (for new customers only).

Wow, that's retarded.

The only thing cool is the ad campaign:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8jFVtgTrwY&feature=related

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 02, 2008, 09:11:16 PM

I called the weatherSTAR team 2hr ago about my star problem and still no action has been taken also is anyone watching X-Games?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 02, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

Quote from: alex on August 02, 2008, 09:11:16 PM

I called the weatherSTAR team 2hr ago about my star problem and still no action has been taken also is anyone watching X-Games?

Did someone answer when you called or did it go to an answering machine?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 02, 2008, 10:29:44 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 02, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

Quote from: alex on August 02, 2008, 09:11:16 PM

I called the weatherSTAR team 2hr ago about my star problem and still no action has been taken also is anyone watching X-Games?

Did someone answer when you called or did it go to an answering machine?

Answering machine and i left a message plus i might try again tomorrow but i know they won't answer :censored3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 02, 2008, 10:51:06 PM

They never answer judging from past experience. I've tried calling them several times (via the toll free number) to request something about my Star and it always goes to the answering machine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 02, 2008, 10:57:04 PM

well i guess i can't listen to any music because every time my I-Star tries to come on it shows the traffic pulse logo then goes black for about most of the LF then goes to satellite SD feed for ten seconds then stays black for 6 mins then shows one commercial then repeats the process since 1:56pm EDT

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2008, 10:58:15 PM

Quote from: alex on August 02, 2008, 10:57:04 PM

well i guess i can't listen to any music because every time my I-Star tries to come on it shows the traffic pulse logo then goes black for about most of the LF then goes to satellite SD feed for ten seconds then stays black for 6 mins then shows one commercial then repeats the process since 1:56pm EDT

Could you show a video of this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 03, 2008, 12:20:07 AM

Yes, as soon as i can record it off my DVR to my Digitial camera

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 03, 2008, 12:42:45 AM

Does anyone know any way I could find out what songs played at a store? There's this song I heard at Sears that I really liked and I would like to know what it's called.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 11:28:53 AM

I got back from Portland yesterday. It was a lot of fun. :)
I was so busy, I only recorded 2 intellistar clips. And yes, they were taken at different times so that the weather/traffic information was different. I also captured a very brief clip of Portland's weatherscan. This actually marks the first time I've seen weatherscan live! B) I'll post the clips on youtube later..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2008, 11:43:19 AM

That's nice.  B)
What was the provider?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 11:46:47 AM

Quote from: chris121 on August 03, 2008, 11:43:19 AM

That's nice.  B)
What was the provider?

Comcast

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 03, 2008, 12:20:47 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 11:28:53 AM

I got back from Portland yesterday. It was a lot of fun. :)
I was so busy, I only recorded 2 intellistar clips. And yes, they were taken at different times so that the weather/traffic information was different. I also captured a very brief clip of Portland's weatherscan. This actually marks the first time I've seen weatherscan live! B) I'll post the clips on youtube later..

Can't wait to see the clips! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2008, 06:21:05 PM

I can't either. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 07:44:14 PM

Here are the clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9R5eL5NWc - Portland Weatherscan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwjYcVtT2I - Portland Intellistar #1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwa4G-tpGwk - Portland Intellistar #2

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2008, 07:50:51 PM

Whoa!! :blink:

That's sharp quality!!
How did you record it?


And the 3rd Video is coming in Unavailable. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 08:01:36 PM

Quote from: chris121 on August 03, 2008, 07:50:51 PM

Whoa!! :blink:

That's sharp quality!!
How did you record it?


And the 3rd Video is coming in Unavailable. ;)

I used the WinTV HVR 950 to record them.
Give it some time. It's still processing. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 03, 2008, 08:05:23 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 08:01:36 PM

Quote from: chris121 on August 03, 2008, 07:50:51 PM

Whoa!! :blink:

That's sharp quality!!
How did you record it?


And the 3rd Video is coming in Unavailable. ;)

I used the WinTV HVR 950 to record them.
Give it some time. It's still processing. :yes:

Awesome clips!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 08:22:12 PM

Next week, it is confirmed that I will help my dad drive from Colorado to California. Along the way, we're supposed to stop at a bunch of hotels. Hopefully there'll be older STARs. Regardless of the STAR, I'll take at least 1 clip at every stop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2008, 08:53:07 PM

Alright, I'm back from the beach. Had fun. I got clips of the Ocean City, MD IntelliStar. Will be transferring them off VHS to my PC, then to the internet tonight...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2008, 08:58:29 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing those!  B)

Aside from that, I hope you enjoyed your visit to O.C. (and I'm sure you did! )  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2008, 09:38:58 PM

Apparently, some severe weather blew through on Saturday afternoon, I got an IntelliStar clip of a Tornado Warning (the fourth of 2008 for York County).  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 03, 2008, 10:33:51 PM

Okay, here are the Ocean City IntelliStar clips:

• Aug 1, 2008 - 11:38pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIDm4SDBAtY
• Aug 1, 2008 - 11:48pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnF5Mmi4iG8
• Aug 1, 2008 - 11:58pm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IJ-izIpJPM

A few oddities/things to note about the STAR:

• TWC is on Channel 2.
• Ocean City is on the Getaway Forecast and there are discrepancies between the forecast listed on the Getaway Forecast page and actual local forecast.
• On the radar and metro maps, the county line(s) between Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties are missing.
• The STAR serves Worcester County, MD and Sussex County, Delaware.
• The ad crawls all contain two ads put together. Cheap Comcast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 03, 2008, 10:50:53 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 03, 2008, 10:33:51 PM

Okay, here are the Ocean City IntelliStar clips:

• Aug 1, 2008 - 11:38pm [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIDm4SDBAtY[/url]
• Aug 1, 2008 - 11:48pm [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnF5Mmi4iG8[/url]
• Aug 1, 2008 - 11:58pm [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IJ-izIpJPM[/url]

A few oddities/things to note about the STAR:

• TWC is on Channel 2.
• Ocean City is on the Getaway Forecast and there are discrepancies between the forecast listed on the Getaway Forecast page and actual local forecast.
• On the radar and metro maps, the county line(s) between Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties are missing.
• The STAR serves Worcester County, MD and Sussex County, Delaware.
• The ad crawls all contain two ads put together. Cheap Comcast.

You know, I thought I remembered TWC being on an odd channel in OC.  :D

Anyway, great clips Billy!  :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 03, 2008, 11:27:38 PM

I'm going to the beach tomorrow. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 03, 2008, 11:30:13 PM

Interesting how those county lines are missing, Billy. :thinking:

Speaking of STAR oddities, when I was in Erie this past new days, I noticed the regional map was totally fudged up. Pittsburgh was placed over where Wheeling, Wva should be; and Harrisburg was placed over where Pittsburgh should be (and the funny thing is, Harrisburg's physical location couldn't be seen on the map!).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 04, 2008, 12:05:33 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 07:44:14 PM

Here are the clips:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9R5eL5NWc[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9R5eL5NWc[/url]) - Portland Weatherscan
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwjYcVtT2I[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwjYcVtT2I[/url]) - Portland Intellistar #1
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwa4G-tpGwk[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwa4G-tpGwk[/url]) - Portland Intellistar #2

Looks like all of the west coast IntelliStars don't show the regional maps at :18/:48, not just your unit in Santa Cruz. I wonder if those maps were intentionally not implemented on the 1:30 flavors on west coast stars. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 04, 2008, 12:14:33 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 04, 2008, 12:05:33 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 07:44:14 PM

Here are the clips:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9R5eL5NWc[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9R5eL5NWc[/url]) - Portland Weatherscan
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwjYcVtT2I[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwjYcVtT2I[/url]) - Portland Intellistar #1
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwa4G-tpGwk[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwa4G-tpGwk[/url]) - Portland Intellistar #2

Looks like all of the west coast IntelliStars don't show the regional maps at :18/:48, not just your unit in Santa Cruz. I wonder if those maps were intentionally not implemented on the 1:30 flavors on west coast stars. :unsure:

I've noticed that. It's incredibly annoying. I like to see the regional forecast.
I've thought about telling the STAR team, but I figure it's not a big enough issue to have them fix. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 04, 2008, 01:04:09 AM

If anyone wants to see some pictures from my trip, I've uploaded a bunch to Deviantart. http://beanboy89.deviantart.com/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 04, 2008, 01:48:29 AM

Gah, I still have to upload pictures from my Scranton, PA trip back in June, which includes great scenery and train pics. Anyone still interested in them?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 04, 2008, 01:53:40 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 04, 2008, 01:48:29 AM

Gah, I still have to upload pictures from my Scranton, PA trip back in June, which includes great scenery and train pics. Anyone still interested in them?

Sure. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 04, 2008, 11:07:37 AM

I had my first TWC dream in a while.  And it's an odd one.

I had a dream that the morning anchor here on my local station was leaving, and DAVE SCHWARTZ was replacing him  :rofl: :wacko:  It was odd.  The oddest thing about it is..I don't think the morning anchor is leaving for a while..lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 04, 2008, 11:55:16 AM

does anyone want to write a petition to weather channel about the IntelliSTAR & weatherSTAR XL's Aggrvating Narration?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2008, 11:56:12 AM

Quote from: alex on August 04, 2008, 11:55:16 AM

does anyone want to write a petition to weather channel about the IntelliSTAR & weatherSTAR XL's Aggrvating Narration?

they won't care

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 04, 2008, 12:00:09 PM

Quote from: alex on August 04, 2008, 11:55:16 AM

does anyone want to write a petition to weather channel about the IntelliSTAR & weatherSTAR XL's Aggrvating Narration?

I'd rather have all XL Units to be like the ones in Punxsutawney, PA or Georgetown, KY. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 04, 2008, 12:00:24 PM

Quote from: alex on August 04, 2008, 11:55:16 AM

does anyone want to write a petition to weather channel about the IntelliSTAR & weatherSTAR XL's Aggrvating Narration?

Sure and done. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 04, 2008, 12:05:44 PM

i've sent 2 emails to chris hirosima in the past 2 weeks and still yet no reply  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2008, 12:09:20 PM

yeah what happened to chris h anyways?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 04, 2008, 06:07:28 PM

Quote from: alex on August 04, 2008, 12:05:44 PM

i've sent 2 emails to chris hirosima in the past 2 weeks and still yet no reply  :angry:

You've problaly been black listed and on the ignore list. Those kind of emails are just dis-regarded. Two people emailing TWC about the 'annoying" narration will do nothing and have 0.00% impact.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 04, 2008, 06:08:20 PM

Stephen, do you know where the  St. Johns Industrial Parkway is?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 04, 2008, 06:17:39 PM

I'm back!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2008, 06:22:33 PM

Next time it'll be permanent, so follow the rules.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:28:14 PM

Interesting day at the beach today. It was raining this morning, and pretty much the whole trip down there. We got to the lake, it was only 73 degrees outside. Cloudy all day, and watched cool-looking clouds and storms cross the lake.

Oh, and i got my new cell today. 3G!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:32:41 PM

WHOA! There's a Tornado Warning right now, and it's heading right for me! :blink: :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2008, 08:32:59 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:28:14 PM

Oh, and i got my new cell today. 3G!  :dance:

Quote from: Gil on July 28, 2008, 01:22:28 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2008, 01:21:08 PM

IMO, anyone under the age of 16 shouldn't have a cell phone.

Agreed.

 :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:42:55 PM

Uhhhhhhmmm...Go away! :P

Tornado supposed to be 10 miles south of me. Weather is getting pretty creepy. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 04, 2008, 08:44:29 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 04, 2008, 08:32:59 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:28:14 PM

Oh, and i got my new cell today. 3G!  :dance:

Quote from: Gil on July 28, 2008, 01:22:28 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2008, 01:21:08 PM

IMO, anyone under the age of 16 shouldn't have a cell phone.

Agreed.

 :whistling:

He's exempt, of course.  :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 04, 2008, 08:46:39 PM

2nd times the charm:

Stephen, do you know where the  St. Johns Industrial Parkway is? 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 04, 2008, 08:49:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 04, 2008, 08:46:39 PM

2nd times the charm:

Stephen, do you know where the  St. Johns Industrial Parkway is? 

No, why do you ask?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 04, 2008, 08:50:06 PM

We had hail in my area for the first time in about six years around 12:30 today.

Looks like round two is on its way (same cells Gil is discussing).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:56:15 PM

The sky is totally green outside! really heavy rain, no hail, windy too. Knocked our power out  for about 30 seconds. First time that's happened in a few years!

and Now, a GIGANTIC lightning bolt hits a block away, with Thunder scaring the crap out of me.

Yay, exciting! fun! happy! joy!

All those years of being missed by severe weather have payed off!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 04, 2008, 09:05:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:56:15 PM

with Thunder scaring the crap out of me.

I hope you meant Thunder, not Victor :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 04, 2008, 09:07:45 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 04, 2008, 08:49:18 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 04, 2008, 08:46:39 PM

2nd times the charm:

Stephen, do you know where the  St. Johns Industrial Parkway is? 

No, why do you ask?

It's in Pensacola, FL.. It's where I've been ordering a lot of my equipment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 04, 2008, 10:55:20 PM

My new phone isn't compatible with Mac OS. Figures. <_< Speaking of which, I don't think I mentioned that my brother got a MacBook Pro last month. It's really nice. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 05, 2008, 12:40:38 AM

I've added a bunch of TWC videos tonight to Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/user/tylert120), even some from 2002/2003!

Note: Not all may be processed yet.

Gary: I'll be in touch at some point about adding them to the site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2008, 01:00:13 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 05, 2008, 12:40:38 AM

I've added a bunch of TWC videos tonight to Youtube ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/tylert120[/url]), even some from 2002/2003!

Note: Not all may be processed yet.

Gary: I'll be in touch at some point about adding them to the site.

I certainly look forward to that Tyler!  :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2008, 01:32:15 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:56:15 PM

The sky is totally green outside! really heavy rain, no hail, windy too. Knocked our power out  for about 30 seconds. First time that's happened in a few years!

and Now, a GIGANTIC lightning bolt hits a block away, with Thunder scaring the crap out of me.

Yay, exciting! fun! happy! joy!

All those years of being missed by severe weather have payed off!

No joke, Gil!  Those sirens scared me!

For once, it came RIGHT TOWARD US! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 05, 2008, 10:53:37 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2008, 01:32:15 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 04, 2008, 08:56:15 PM

The sky is totally green outside! really heavy rain, no hail, windy too. Knocked our power out  for about 30 seconds. First time that's happened in a few years!

and Now, a GIGANTIC lightning bolt hits a block away, with Thunder scaring the crap out of me.

Yay, exciting! fun! happy! joy!

All those years of being missed by severe weather have payed off!

No joke, Gil!  Those sirens scared me!

For once, it came RIGHT TOWARD US! :dance:

No sirens for me. :( But you can bet it will be another 5 years before something like that happens again. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 05, 2008, 11:03:19 AM

Sorry, double post. My weather station recorded over 2 inches of rain yesterday! And we got hail too!

Oh yah, and now the tornado siren test. Its loud. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 05, 2008, 11:33:15 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 05, 2008, 11:03:19 AM

Oh yah, and now the tornado siren test. Its loud. :wacko:

Yea!  How close to the real thing!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2008, 12:06:43 PM

I recorded a local forecast on VHS Tape on my VCR. :happy: I can't remember the last time i recorded TWC on a VCR!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 05, 2008, 12:45:30 PM

Would the Coxial cable go here if i was to buy the Hauppauge WinTV HVR 950?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2008, 12:46:45 PM

Quote from: alex on August 05, 2008, 12:45:30 PM

Would the Coxial cable go here if i was to buy the Hauppauge WinTV HVR 950?

Yep! Glad to hear you're getting one soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 05, 2008, 12:56:50 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 05, 2008, 12:46:45 PM

Quote from: alex on August 05, 2008, 12:45:30 PM

Would the Coxial cable go here if i was to buy the Hauppauge WinTV HVR 950?

Yep! Glad to hear you're getting one soon.

Will it mess up my cable box in any way?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2008, 01:03:17 PM

No just treat the tuner as a TV. Do you have any cable running to the tv from the RF OUT port in the box?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 05, 2008, 01:16:43 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 05, 2008, 01:03:17 PM

No just treat the tuner as a TV. Do you have any cable running to the tv from the RF OUT port in the box?

Like right next to it? if so ya its the comcast coxial cable next to the RF OUT port

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2008, 02:16:23 PM

Quote from: alex on August 05, 2008, 01:16:43 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 05, 2008, 01:03:17 PM

No just treat the tuner as a TV. Do you have any cable running to the tv from the RF OUT port in the box?

Do you have a port that says "out/to tv"
Like right next to it? if so ya its the comcast coxial cable next to the RF OUT port

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 05, 2008, 04:37:30 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 05, 2008, 02:16:23 PM

Quote from: alex on August 05, 2008, 01:16:43 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 05, 2008, 01:03:17 PM

No just treat the tuner as a TV. Do you have any cable running to the tv from the RF OUT port in the box?

Do you have a port that says "out/to tv"
Like right next to it? if so ya its the comcast coxial cable next to the RF OUT port

Nope not on the cable box  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 05, 2008, 04:41:57 PM

 :thinking: Speaking of cable, my TV Tuner has a digital cable tuner in it, does anyone know if you have to pay for digital cable to get the digital channels?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 05, 2008, 04:42:27 PM

I've uploaded several more Istar clips (including one or two from 2004), as well as OCM clips (including Hillary Andrews) to my YT account!

Note that some aren't live yet as they're still being "processed."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 05, 2008, 04:42:57 PM

Can I put them on this site? I'm still waiting for you to get in touch!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 05, 2008, 04:45:24 PM

Eventually, yes. I'm trying to shrink them in size first. They're too large in size for me to send to you. Also, I want to locate some more and send them all to you at once. I'll have to speak with you on AIM later this week or something. I don't have a lot of time now. Off to work!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 05, 2008, 05:58:28 PM

Does anyone know CSS? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 05, 2008, 06:09:31 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 05, 2008, 05:58:28 PM

Does anyone know CSS? :hmm:

Consult Supply Support?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 05, 2008, 06:10:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 05, 2008, 05:58:28 PM

Does anyone know CSS? :hmm:

Yes.

Quote from: alex on August 05, 2008, 06:09:31 PM

Consult Supply Support?

Cascading Style Sheet(s).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 05, 2008, 06:14:28 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 05, 2008, 06:10:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 05, 2008, 05:58:28 PM

Does anyone know CSS? :hmm:

Yes.

Quote from: alex on August 05, 2008, 06:09:31 PM

Consult Supply Support?

Cascading Style Sheet(s).

That was my 1st thought need any help with it Gil?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 05, 2008, 06:22:35 PM

In one of those vids of Tyler's, Mike Seidel says "Kastrina"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 05, 2008, 07:48:51 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 05, 2008, 05:58:28 PM

Does anyone know CSS? :hmm:

haha. wow. i used to, but i guess it depends what exactly you need help with.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2008, 01:28:41 PM

Hey Gary, do you know what STAR serves Columbia, MD? My dad is there for a business trip, and I'm wondering whether or not I need to tell him to record it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2008, 01:31:49 PM

Comcast serves that area, so I can only assume that its an IS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 06, 2008, 01:32:44 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 06, 2008, 01:31:49 PM

Comcast serves that area, so I can only assume that its an IS.

Ah, shoot. They probably have the IS then. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:28:39 PM

So today I finally sent a "you have lost my viewership" email to TWN today. It basically outlined how TWN has had the same song for over two years, and I among fellow viewers can't stand it anymore...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 06, 2008, 04:29:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:28:39 PM

So today I finally sent a "you have lost my viewership" email to TWN today. It basically outlined how TWN has had the same song for over two years, and I among fellow viewers can't stand it anymore...

Don't you work for TWN??  :unsure: :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:30:39 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 06, 2008, 04:29:24 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:28:39 PM

So today I finally sent a "you have lost my viewership" email to TWN today. It basically outlined how TWN has had the same song for over two years, and I among fellow viewers can't stand it anymore...

Don't you work for TWN??  :unsure: :dunno:

I do ENG... Which is just basically camera stuff out in the field.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 06, 2008, 04:30:56 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:28:39 PM

So today I finally sent a "you have lost my viewership" email to TWN today. It basically outlined how TWN has had the same song for over two years, and I among fellow viewers can't stand it anymore...

They are STILL using that song? I'd probably faint if I lived up there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:34:31 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 06, 2008, 04:30:56 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 04:28:39 PM

So today I finally sent a "you have lost my viewership" email to TWN today. It basically outlined how TWN has had the same song for over two years, and I among fellow viewers can't stand it anymore...

They are STILL using that song? I'd probably faint if I lived up there.

Yeah - It's gotten to the point where its just pathetic.. The rest of the station is falling apart, change the LF music, make something look good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2008, 04:53:04 PM

Cant u request TWc to play different songs monthly like TWC?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:23:47 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 06, 2008, 04:53:04 PM

Cant u request TWc to play different songs monthly like TWC?

:thinking:  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 06, 2008, 05:26:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:23:47 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 06, 2008, 04:53:04 PM

Cant u request TWc to play different songs monthly like TWC?

:thinking: :blink:

I'm sure he meant if you could ask TWN to play different songs. I don't think they are allowed to play the songs TWC plays, they have to play production music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 06, 2008, 05:32:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 06, 2008, 05:26:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:23:47 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 06, 2008, 04:53:04 PM

Cant u request TWc to play different songs monthly like TWC?

:thinking: :blink:

I'm sure he meant if you could ask TWN to play different songs. I don't think they are allowed to play the songs TWC plays, they have to play production music.

Why not? Why would they HAVE to play production music? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:34:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 06, 2008, 05:32:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 06, 2008, 05:26:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:23:47 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 06, 2008, 04:53:04 PM

Cant u request TWc to play different songs monthly like TWC?

:thinking: :blink:

I'm sure he meant if you could ask TWN to play different songs. I don't think they are allowed to play the songs TWC plays, they have to play production music.

Why not? Why would they HAVE to play production music? :huh:

Gil's right, they can play anything they want to provided (same as TWC) its licensed. Though, they would problaly just pick prod. music... Heck, I dont care what they pic, just change it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 06, 2008, 05:38:22 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:34:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 06, 2008, 05:32:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 06, 2008, 05:26:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:23:47 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 06, 2008, 04:53:04 PM

Cant u request TWc to play different songs monthly like TWC?

:thinking: :blink:

I'm sure he meant if you could ask TWN to play different songs. I don't think they are allowed to play the songs TWC plays, they have to play production music.

Why not? Why would they HAVE to play production music? :huh:

Gil's right, they can play anything they want to provided (same as TWC) its licensed. Though, they would problaly just pick prod. music... Heck, I dont care what they pic, just change it!

Maybe they should only play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for the next 5 years. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 05:47:31 PM

Heres the email I sent:
(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/twnemail.png)
(Picked a fake name, mixed up Sharon and Heather  :rofl: )

I sent it to TWN from one of my alter-ego email accounts, and BCC'ed my self.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 06, 2008, 08:36:25 PM

Real professional, you spelled necessary wrong.  :rolleyes: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2008, 09:27:33 PM

Did they reply yet?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 06, 2008, 09:29:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 06, 2008, 08:36:25 PM

Real professional, you spelled necessary wrong.  :rolleyes: :rofl2:

You know, I'm surprised thats the only thing I messed up on. I was actually angry with the music when I wrote it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 06, 2008, 09:33:20 PM

Well, I've decided that I AM going to Texas tomorrow. I'm going to be staying in a rural town, so maybe there will be a 4000 or something.

I'm not bringing my Tuner, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2008, 09:56:56 PM

Good luck! I don't think there will be any 4000s or Juniors in rural NY state

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2008, 10:06:22 PM

I'd rather have a WeatherSTAR I than the Satellite LF because it's all local. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 07, 2008, 12:07:08 AM

I sent this girl, whom I despise, a message on myspace saying "I hope we don't have Spanish together again this year" because she'd always annoy the hell out of me during the class. Here's the "lovely" response I got (censored fir Gil's eyes): :P



Seriously, and I mean this as maliciously as possible.
Go :censored: yourself.
I am not quite in the mood to deal with your shit.

You're a cu~t.


Glad we see eye to eye now! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 07, 2008, 12:19:58 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 07, 2008, 12:07:08 AM

(censored fir Gil's eyes): :P

I'm 14, not 2! :angry: :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:21:03 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 07, 2008, 12:07:08 AM

I sent this girl, whom I despise, a message on myspace saying "I hope we don't have Spanish together again this year" because she'd always annoy the hell out of me during the class. Here's the "lovely" response I got (censored fir Gil's eyes): :P



Seriously, and I mean this as maliciously as possible.
Go :censored: yourself.
I am not quite in the mood to deal with your shit.

You're a cu~t.


Glad we see eye to eye now! :lol:

What a sweet sounding girl.  :run:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:40:01 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

Fortunately, I don't have one.  :rofl: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 07, 2008, 12:41:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:40:01 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

Fortunately, I don't have one.  :rofl: :P

You ARE your own sister. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 07, 2008, 12:44:47 AM

Dang, you guys are posting so fast, I can hardly keep up! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:50:01 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 07, 2008, 12:41:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:40:01 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

Fortunately, I don't have one.  :rofl: :P

You ARE your own sister. :yes:

wait a minute, whose the sensitive one here!?  :rofl: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 07, 2008, 12:51:09 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:50:01 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 07, 2008, 12:41:04 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 12:40:01 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

Fortunately, I don't have one.  :rofl: :P

You ARE your own sister. :yes:

wait a minute, whose the sensitive one here!?  :rofl: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I dunno, I'm having a hard time processing everything so quickly. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 07, 2008, 11:16:06 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

hahahaha! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 11:20:11 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 07, 2008, 11:16:06 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

hahahaha! :biggrin:

Shut up, you huge bag of twisted nuts.  :rofl: :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:11:24 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 11:20:11 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 07, 2008, 11:16:06 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 07, 2008, 12:39:05 AM

Sounds like your sister, Gary


:P

hahahaha! :biggrin:

Shut up, you huge bag of twisted nuts.  :rofl: :rofl2: :P

Hehehe :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2008, 12:42:28 PM

LOL you guys crack me up. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 07, 2008, 02:35:03 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 07, 2008, 12:42:28 PM

LOL you guys crack me up. :rofl2:

Oh, you should've seen them last night! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2008, 02:39:16 PM

Yeah there discussion was a bit inappropriate ... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 07, 2008, 03:14:49 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 07, 2008, 02:39:16 PM

Yeah there discussion was a bit inappropriate ... :P

Say what?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 07, 2008, 10:25:59 PM

That was the most brutal 14 hour drive of my life. <_<

In Tulsa now. Intellistar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 08, 2008, 01:52:21 AM

I've uploaded more clips to my YT account (http://www.youtube.com/user/tylert120) tonight, including two WeatherSTAR 4000 clips from 2005! Also included are a few 2004 Istar clips. Enjoy!

Note: Some videos not processed yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 08, 2008, 02:09:41 AM

so um yeah...today my restaurant was almost robbed, not once, but twice....

and guess who saw AND spoke to both suspects...I DID.

I QUIT.

more tomorrow, i'm about to go crash right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 08, 2008, 02:14:56 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 08, 2008, 02:09:41 AM

so um yeah...today my restaurant was almost robbed, not once, but twice....

and guess who saw AND spoke to both suspects...I DID.

I QUIT.

more tomorrow, i'm about to go crash right now.

That really sucks!  are you really quitting?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 08, 2008, 02:33:26 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 08, 2008, 02:14:56 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 08, 2008, 02:09:41 AM

so um yeah...today my restaurant was almost robbed, not once, but twice....

and guess who saw AND spoke to both suspects...I DID.

I QUIT.

more tomorrow, i'm about to go crash right now.

That really sucks!  are you really quitting?

well depends...i was NOT scheduled to close by myself tonight...so here is what happened...

around 10pm i headed outside to bring in the patio chairs, one lady, who was by herself at a table, was still eating her meal...so i skipped her table and moved on...when I was about to finish with the last two tables, i heard some guy yell into an alley, then he started walking down the sidewalk toward my work - thats when i grew suspicious, but didn't think it would actually happen, well he came up to me and asked for the time -  i gave it to him - 10pm, he continued walking along and he looked back, and i was looking at him, so i finished with the chairs and he was acting suspiciously in front of our restaurant, again i didn't expect he'd do anything there, well a couple of minutes later - LeCour our shift leader comes running in asking for the phone to call police and that some ladies purse had been stolen by that same guy who asked the time (he asked her the time after i had told him 10pm - i guess he waited for me to go in), we then acted and locked all doors, stayed with the lady until we could get the quarry security to arrive, and for the police as well, it was a good 45 minutes until the police got there, security however was there the whole time.

so the cop finally arrives and the lady, i could only assume, did a police report - she then left at around 10:50pm - giving me the chance to finish closing up outside, by now i wanted to get the hell out of there. lol.

so i closed up outside, came in and locked the doors and continued to close in the FOH (front of the house)

it was about 11:30pm now and the 2 cooks were still there, about had just about finished closing the BOH (back of the house) [i was the only cashier working that night, again i wasn't suppose to be] so they left, i was just about done with all my stations and just needed to take out the trash, so i roll out the trash can and get all the trashbags together threw them in the trashcan and rolled it out through the front, because that is were our dumpster is located - well this guy comes out of no where (not the same person as before) with no shirt on, which was already suspicious in my book, my manager saw and pretty much ran out...he started asking me for water, i didn't say anything - i tried to but nothing came out, i went around the guy and headed inside - and grabbed the phone - he then started flipping out (yelling, etc), so my manager whistled for security, but hahaha they didn't come - he closed the door and locked it.

thing is that we couldn't risk letting him in, so we didn't give him water, or anything...i mean if an incident had just happened not even an hour ago, would you let some guy that came out of a dark alley get some water?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 08, 2008, 10:18:41 AM

Interesting. Apparently there is a Weather Underground weather station like a half mile from my house. I know exactly where the weather station is, because I can see it every time I go past it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 11:57:05 AM

Is anyone having trouble accessing the chat room at CriminalCola's XL feed?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 12:02:05 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 11:57:05 AM

Is anyone having trouble accessing the chat room at CriminalCola's XL feed?

Yes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:05:04 PM

It started working again, and now it's down again. Any reason why it keeps disconnecting?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:06:01 PM

It's not just the chat room that's having issues. I don't see any stream either. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:06:33 PM

I can see the stream.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:08:27 PM

This is all I see:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:09:57 PM

Weird. Did you try refreshing the page? That happens here once in awhile and refreshing it usually works.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:15:05 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:09:57 PM

Weird. Did you try refreshing the page? That happens here once in awhile and refreshing it usually works.

I did, and it keeps reloading like that. :(

Of course this HAS to happen here and now, when I have no other way to watch TWC. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:16:15 PM

Well, ICHT/FFN is on right now so you're not missing much. :P

I guess that's better than not watching TWC at all though...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 08, 2008, 02:18:00 PM

I've got TWC Going Here at:


http://ustream.tv/channel/the-richmond-weather-network. :happy: :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:21:38 PM

Quote from: chris121 on August 08, 2008, 02:18:00 PM

I've got TWC Going Here at:


[url]http://ustream.tv/channel/the-richmond-weather-network[/url] ([url]http://ustream.tv/channel/the-richmond-weather-network[/url]). :happy: :)

What's w/ the snowman and that "be right back" sign? Also, the audio is a bit distorted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:22:09 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:16:15 PM

Well, ICHT/FFN is on right now so you're not missing much. :P

I guess that's better than not watching TWC at all though...

Well, when you put it that way, I guess you're right. :P

Quote from: chris121 on August 08, 2008, 02:18:00 PM

I've got TWC Going Here at:


[url]http://ustream.tv/channel/the-richmond-weather-network.[/url] :happy: :)

I have the exact same problem with your stream, Chris. :(

I wonder if dropping me laptop and wireless card at the airport may have contributed to this. :P :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:22:42 PM

Do you have Adobe Flash installed? The latest version? Even if you do, it might be corrupted or something. Try reinstalling it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:23:40 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:22:42 PM

Do you have Adobe Flash installed?

Yes, I do. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 08, 2008, 02:25:07 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:22:09 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:16:15 PM

Well, ICHT/FFN is on right now so you're not missing much. :P

I guess that's better than not watching TWC at all though...

Well, when you put it that way, I guess you're right. :P

Quote from: chris121 on August 08, 2008, 02:18:00 PM

I've got TWC Going Here at:


[url]http://ustream.tv/channel/the-richmond-weather-network.[/url] :happy: :)

I have the exact same problem with your stream, Chris. :(

I wonder if dropping me laptop and wireless card at the airport may have contributed to this. :P :whistling:

Is there an error on the page?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 08, 2008, 02:25:09 PM

I'm not seeing anything down there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:26:34 PM

Oh, okay. Well like I said, you might either not have the latest version or the file is corrupt. Try reinstalling Flash.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:28:04 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:26:34 PM

Oh, okay. Well like I said, you might either not have the latest version or the file is corrupt. Try reinstalling Flash.

I *just* finished removing, and then reinstalling flash, and it still doesn't show either stream. :(
Now I really hope I can find a live XL out here. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 08, 2008, 02:28:06 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:26:34 PM

Oh, okay. Well like I said, you might either not have the latest version or the file is corrupt. Try reinstalling Flash.

It worked for me yesterday though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 02:29:55 PM

Didn't you say you were going to a hotel at Provo, UT? I remember hearing that there's an XL there, so you might see it if the hotel has cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 08, 2008, 02:31:08 PM

Is anyone getting sound on my stream?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:33:08 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 02:29:55 PM

Didn't you say you were going to a hotel at Provo, UT? I remember hearing that there's an XL there, so you might see it if the hotel has cable.

I'm trying to convince my dad to drive us through either Provo or up in Wyoming (I've heard there's a junior up there). The Wyoming route will take longer, and we'll probably make more frequent stops, which means hopefully more WeatherSTAR clips.

Oh, I forgot to mention, my flight arrived sooo late last night, that my dad just decided to take us to a hotel in Aurora, CO. It was the same exact one as last time. It had satellite with no LDL. :( I took a video of it with my camera (for some reason my tuner couldn't pick up TWC)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 08, 2008, 02:33:38 PM

Quote from: chris121 on August 08, 2008, 02:31:08 PM

Is anyone getting sound on my stream?

Yep i am loud and clear

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 08, 2008, 02:50:24 PM

If ya'll wanna go STAR hunting, go to Nevada. They have plenty of older STARs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 02:52:01 PM

Derek, did you try clearing your cache?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 02:57:52 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 08, 2008, 02:50:24 PM

If ya'll wanna go STAR hunting, go to Nevada. They have plenty of older STARs

What makes you say that?

Quote from: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 02:52:01 PM

Derek, did you try clearing your cache?

Yeah, I did. And it still doesn't work. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 08, 2008, 03:06:47 PM

Because a lot of people said they have 4000s and Juniors in the rural desert communities. Primarily Junior since it's dry down there and a radar is not needed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 03:16:28 PM

Who ever had the TWC feed, it's down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 04:30:38 PM

Folks, I think CriminalCola's XL is being upgraded...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 08, 2008, 04:36:59 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 04:30:38 PM

Folks, I think CriminalCola's XL is being upgraded...

:o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 04:37:52 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 04:30:38 PM

Folks, I think CriminalCola's XL is being upgraded...

Why? What do you see?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 04:40:06 PM

First, there was a US Cable notification on TWC saying the channel is down for technical difficulties, and while it was down I heard IntelliStar narration...

Now it's static with no STAR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 04:41:55 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 04:40:06 PM

First, there was a US Cable notification on TWC saying the channel is down for technical difficulties, and while it was down I heard IntelliStar narration...

Now it's static with no STAR.

Maybe the XL is down, and he's getting an intellistar from another nearby headend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 04:42:34 PM

Nevermind, XL is back.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 08, 2008, 04:44:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 04:42:34 PM

Nevermind, XL is back.  :happy:

Whew, you had me scared for a sec.. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 04:54:14 PM

What really sold me about the upgrade was that 1) the IS narration came in a few times during the static, and 2) We heard beeps that sounded the exact same as the IS boot up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 08, 2008, 06:49:57 PM

His headend could of mixed up feeds with a nearby headend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 07:05:10 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 08, 2008, 06:49:57 PM

His headend could of mixed up feeds with a nearby headend.

They were trying to connect to another headends feed because the XL was having problems, but they couldn't connect, so the IS headend restarted the IS (which was why we heard IS narration and those beeps). They got the XL fixed before they could connect to the other feed, and then they restored the feed + the XL. :yes: (According to CriminalCola, he called his headend)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 08, 2008, 07:10:57 PM

OMG, I don't want see an INtellistar in his city!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 08, 2008, 07:13:58 PM

Uh, we're not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2008, 07:15:07 PM

That other headend must of been far away if the city was reporting 90 something degrees. Quincy was only 79° at the time of the outage.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 08:29:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 07:15:07 PM

That other headend must of been far away if the city was reporting 90 something degrees.

Remember, the IS was rebooting at the time. That probably wasn't the actual temperature being reported. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 08:37:00 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 08:29:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 08, 2008, 07:15:07 PM

That other headend must of been far away if the city was reporting 90 something degrees.

Remember, the IS was rebooting at the time. That probably wasn't the actual temperature being reported. ;)

The IS doesnt beep like that on a simple reboot, I've heard it beep like that on first boot up only.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 08:41:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 08:37:00 PM

The IS doesnt beep like that on a simple reboot, I've heard it beep like that on first boot up only.

It was a reboot, at least according to his cable company. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 08:44:18 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 08:41:03 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 08:37:00 PM

The IS doesnt beep like that on a simple reboot, I've heard it beep like that on first boot up only.

It was a reboot, at least according to his cable company. :yes:

Follow a context, the XL rebooted, but we were hearing an IS narration, followed by the beeps.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 08, 2008, 09:10:06 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 08, 2008, 08:44:18 PM

Follow a context, the XL rebooted, but we were hearing an IS narration, followed by the beeps.

No, I clearly remember CriminalCola saying that the IS was rebooted, not the XL. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 08, 2008, 10:09:31 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 08, 2008, 02:33:26 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 08, 2008, 02:14:56 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 08, 2008, 02:09:41 AM

so um yeah...today my restaurant was almost robbed, not once, but twice....

and guess who saw AND spoke to both suspects...I DID.

I QUIT.

more tomorrow, i'm about to go crash right now.

That really sucks!  are you really quitting?

well depends...i was NOT scheduled to close by myself tonight...so here is what happened...

around 10pm i headed outside to bring in the patio chairs, one lady, who was by herself at a table, was still eating her meal...so i skipped her table and moved on...when I was about to finish with the last two tables, i heard some guy yell into an alley, then he started walking down the sidewalk toward my work - thats when i grew suspicious, but didn't think it would actually happen, well he came up to me and asked for the time -  i gave it to him - 10pm, he continued walking along and he looked back, and i was looking at him, so i finished with the chairs and he was acting suspiciously in front of our restaurant, again i didn't expect he'd do anything there, well a couple of minutes later - LeCour our shift leader comes running in asking for the phone to call police and that some ladies purse had been stolen by that same guy who asked the time (he asked her the time after i had told him 10pm - i guess he waited for me to go in), we then acted and locked all doors, stayed with the lady until we could get the quarry security to arrive, and for the police as well, it was a good 45 minutes until the police got there, security however was there the whole time.

so the cop finally arrives and the lady, i could only assume, did a police report - she then left at around 10:50pm - giving me the chance to finish closing up outside, by now i wanted to get the hell out of there. lol.

so i closed up outside, came in and locked the doors and continued to close in the FOH (front of the house)

it was about 11:30pm now and the 2 cooks were still there, about had just about finished closing the BOH (back of the house) [i was the only cashier working that night, again i wasn't suppose to be] so they left, i was just about done with all my stations and just needed to take out the trash, so i roll out the trash can and get all the trashbags together threw them in the trashcan and rolled it out through the front, because that is were our dumpster is located - well this guy comes out of no where (not the same person as before) with no shirt on, which was already suspicious in my book, my manager saw and pretty much ran out...he started asking me for water, i didn't say anything - i tried to but nothing came out, i went around the guy and headed inside - and grabbed the phone - he then started flipping out (yelling, etc), so my manager whistled for security, but hahaha they didn't come - he closed the door and locked it.

thing is that we couldn't risk letting him in, so we didn't give him water, or anything...i mean if an incident had just happened not even an hour ago, would you let some guy that came out of a dark alley get some water?

Damn, that's crazy!  WTF, why did the police take soo long to come?  Talk about emergency response :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 08, 2008, 10:52:39 PM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 08, 2008, 10:09:31 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 08, 2008, 02:33:26 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 08, 2008, 02:14:56 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 08, 2008, 02:09:41 AM

so um yeah...today my restaurant was almost robbed, not once, but twice....

and guess who saw AND spoke to both suspects...I DID.

I QUIT.

more tomorrow, i'm about to go crash right now.

That really sucks!  are you really quitting?

well depends...i was NOT scheduled to close by myself tonight...so here is what happened...

around 10pm i headed outside to bring in the patio chairs, one lady, who was by herself at a table, was still eating her meal...so i skipped her table and moved on...when I was about to finish with the last two tables, i heard some guy yell into an alley, then he started walking down the sidewalk toward my work - thats when i grew suspicious, but didn't think it would actually happen, well he came up to me and asked for the time -  i gave it to him - 10pm, he continued walking along and he looked back, and i was looking at him, so i finished with the chairs and he was acting suspiciously in front of our restaurant, again i didn't expect he'd do anything there, well a couple of minutes later - LeCour our shift leader comes running in asking for the phone to call police and that some ladies purse had been stolen by that same guy who asked the time (he asked her the time after i had told him 10pm - i guess he waited for me to go in), we then acted and locked all doors, stayed with the lady until we could get the quarry security to arrive, and for the police as well, it was a good 45 minutes until the police got there, security however was there the whole time.

so the cop finally arrives and the lady, i could only assume, did a police report - she then left at around 10:50pm - giving me the chance to finish closing up outside, by now i wanted to get the hell out of there. lol.

so i closed up outside, came in and locked the doors and continued to close in the FOH (front of the house)

it was about 11:30pm now and the 2 cooks were still there, about had just about finished closing the BOH (back of the house) [i was the only cashier working that night, again i wasn't suppose to be] so they left, i was just about done with all my stations and just needed to take out the trash, so i roll out the trash can and get all the trashbags together threw them in the trashcan and rolled it out through the front, because that is were our dumpster is located - well this guy comes out of no where (not the same person as before) with no shirt on, which was already suspicious in my book, my manager saw and pretty much ran out...he started asking me for water, i didn't say anything - i tried to but nothing came out, i went around the guy and headed inside - and grabbed the phone - he then started flipping out (yelling, etc), so my manager whistled for security, but hahaha they didn't come - he closed the door and locked it.

thing is that we couldn't risk letting him in, so we didn't give him water, or anything...i mean if an incident had just happened not even an hour ago, would you let some guy that came out of a dark alley get some water?

Damn, that's crazy!  WTF, why did the police take soo long to come?  Talk about emergency response :rolleyes:

They probably had to finish their coffee and donuts.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 09, 2008, 12:52:38 AM

Uhh what? I'm gone for a day, and 3 pages of this thread. Get lives, people.

I toured the NSSL/SPC/NOAA in Norman, OK today! It's an awesome building. Every floor (7) has a big LCD TV mounted on the wall, with TWC constantly on.

I took pics, but I think my camera is broked. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2008, 01:29:00 AM

That Gil just earned you a warning. Lose the 'tude. Now.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 09, 2008, 02:03:39 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 08, 2008, 10:09:31 PM

Damn, that's crazy!  WTF, why did the police take soo long to come?  Talk about emergency response :rolleyes:

hell if i know...we called twice...and all i was giving was "there will be a unit there soon"...

hahaha. i forgot to mention a really stupid part on the SAPD's part...ok so about 30 minutes after the incident we saw a cop in the quarry - we thought he was lost...the quarry security guard hopped into his truck and took off after the police officer's car...apparently that officer didn't get the call about that thief, so we wanted longer and finally a cop finally showed.

seesh talk about the lack of communication.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 09, 2008, 01:16:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2008, 01:29:00 AM

That Gil just earned you a warning. Lose the 'tude. Now.  :happy:

Have I ever told you how handsome and intelligent you are? If I was homo, I'd be all over you. :happy:

I think my uncle is a pedophile. :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 09, 2008, 02:11:28 PM

We have yet another person uploading videos recorded by others w/out giving credit :rolleyes:

http://www.youtube.com/user/hydroelectricCBS777

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2008, 03:08:26 PM

Are you sure? Those LF's are from familiar places, but I can't recall hearing those tunes on any of the Xl's I've seen.  :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 09, 2008, 03:09:45 PM

Yes, they were originally on TWCC and I thought they were here too, but maybe not. Also, if you look at that "movie" video, there are some XL clips from Birmingham, which are on this site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 09, 2008, 03:10:18 PM

In that case, damn him!  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 09, 2008, 03:21:08 PM

People are unbelievable these days. Yet more and more people keep stealing videos :no:

I suggest you rate all of his videos 1 star!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 09, 2008, 09:54:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 09, 2008, 12:52:38 AM

Uhh what? I'm gone for a day, and 3 pages of this thread. Get lives, people.

I toured the NSSL/SPC/NOAA in Norman, OK today! It's an awesome building. Every floor (7) has a big LCD TV mounted on the wall, with TWC constantly on.

I took pics, but I think my camera is broked. :(

Yeah, and right when you say that, you contribute to the x amount of pages.  Nice :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 10, 2008, 01:22:00 AM

Gary, I was reading a little bit of your blog.  It is pretty interesting, actually..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 10, 2008, 07:44:19 AM

Glad you think so!  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 10, 2008, 03:42:27 PM

My cousin's wedding last night was AMAZING!!! :clap:

I'm still hopped up from the 5 cups of coffee I had this morning. :fire: :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 10, 2008, 11:49:32 PM

So.....

Who here has heard that song "I can ride my bike with on handlebars" ?.  I'm sure not most of you..since you all hate rap..lol.  Well, the song is SOOO stupid

I love it :D lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 10, 2008, 11:52:13 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 10, 2008, 11:49:32 PM

So.....

Who here has heard that song "I can ride my bike with on handlebars" ?.  I'm sure not most of you..since you all hate rap..lol.  Well, the song is SOOO stupid

I love it :D lol

I've heard it. I think it's a pretty good song. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 11, 2008, 12:13:11 AM

If its rap, I've never heard it.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 11, 2008, 02:15:56 AM

so i guess i could use a little bit more help on a situation i'm currently facing :

concerning my job - yesterday i met up with two of my friends at the josephine theatre, we went to see a show another one of our friends was in - so i met up with Chase and Audra at around 230 and they asked how i was etc, and if i had put in my two weeks yet for my job (they've already graduated, this past year [2008]) - i told 'em no...

hahaha apparently they thought i would quit before school started so they asked "so what, next week?"

i told 'em no...lol. then i told them i plan on keeping it through the school year.however both thought it was a bad idea - because it was my senior year and all...at first (before they even asked) i gave it serious thought, i figured ok, i can do this...but they reminded me that, i still need to do college applications, improve SATs and ACTs (haven't taken the ACT - I already registered for the first test in september) scores, and extra curricular activities (choir, ap music theory), and not the mention homework, so later that night-i went into work in a pretty depressed mood, thinking over what they told me - being my senior year...and came to the conclusion i should probably go with Chase's and Audra's advice and put in my two weeks, however i told myself i'll wait until september, after my probation period and see if i get a raise

i told chase and audra, that you know - money is an issue...

for those who didn't know, the Alamo Heights Choir is planning a trip to Hawaii in April of 2009, and that means the world to me, going with my senior friends, hanging out with each other for one last, and final time before we depart.

advice, anyone - at this point i really don't know what to do. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 11, 2008, 08:44:55 AM

Advice: Keep your job during school.  I had a job the WHOLE year last year, having my first day on the job, on the first night of school.

MORE Advice:  Don't be a work-a-holic.  School should be first in all situations.  Tell your boss you don't want to work that much during the week (if you don't want to), and that you can work long shifts during breaks (trust me, having breaks really helps out in the MONEY dept ;) :yes:) 

Don't let the balancing of school and work overwhelm you.  I had that problem, but I was able to balance everything out.  There are plenty of people who have a job through their senior year.  I'd say just stay with it.  :yes:

And if none of this works out for you, and you are TOO stressed out, then something needs to change.  Either you can't balance work or school, you have too many hours, or you can't handle/stand the job.  If that's the case, either get a cut in hours, or find a new job :P

I feel like a parent/guidance counselor :P  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 11, 2008, 09:01:25 AM

I second the notion that you should keep your job. You just need to balance work and school. Sounds difficult, but it really isn't. Those things your friends reminded you of are not reasons to quit your job. If you need to, tell your boss you need to cutback on your hours a little. Work a couple evenings a week or something, this way you also have a couple for studying and other school related stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 11, 2008, 12:00:34 PM

Heard back from TWN this morning:

Quote

Dear Heather,

Thank you for your e-mail and your feedback regarding our music selection.

I’m sure you can appreciate how difficult it is to select music that will appeal to a broad spectrum of people.  We receive so many requests for varying music selections that it is literally impossible to meet everyone’s needs.  Once again, thank you for your feedback and I will share your comments with the programming team.

We are currently looking into new music selections, but I’m not aware of the timelines for this music change. 


Regards,

Sarah Williams
The Weather Network
www.theweathernetwork.com

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 11, 2008, 12:09:10 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 11, 2008, 12:00:34 PM

Heard back from TWN this morning:

Quote

Dear Heather,

Thank you for your e-mail and your feedback regarding our music selection.

I’m sure you can appreciate how difficult it is to select music that will appeal to a broad spectrum of people.  We receive so many requests for varying music selections that it is literally impossible to meet everyone’s needs.  Once again, thank you for your feedback and I will share your comments with the programming team.

We are currently looking into new music selections, but I’m not aware of the timelines for this music change. 


Regards,

Sarah Williams
The Weather Network
www.theweathernetwork.com

My only response to that letter is: TWC's been doing it for 26 years without a problem. What makes it so much more difficult for TWN?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2008, 12:26:15 PM

Didn't TWN used to change the music for the LF every season or something like that? Or maybe 2-3 times a year?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 11, 2008, 12:31:27 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 11, 2008, 12:26:15 PM

Didn't TWN used to change the music for the LF every season or something like that? Or maybe 2-3 times a year?

A long long time ago..

They also had day playlists, like one song for the morning, one for the afternoon, one for overnight, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 11, 2008, 08:05:53 PM

10 days til school starts!  crazy.  This summer FLEW by!
I'm kind of ready for schoool..kind of.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2008, 09:23:02 PM

I got about 3-4 weeks of summer left... I might also switch schools, not sure though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 11, 2008, 09:46:20 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 11, 2008, 09:23:02 PM

I got about 3-4 weeks of summer left... I might also switch schools, not sure though.

I have.... five days!  :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Casey Buck on August 12, 2008, 01:05:42 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 03, 2008, 07:44:14 PM

Here are the clips:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9R5eL5NWc[/url] - Portland Weatherscan
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfwjYcVtT2I[/url] - Portland Intellistar #1
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwa4G-tpGwk[/url] - Portland Intellistar #2

Sorry that I'm bumping this post up, but wow! That's exactly the same Intellistar that I have (#22443)! From what I can tell, it appears that Comcast uses the same STAR for the entire Portland metro area, which probably explains the "Downtown Portland" current condition city.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 12, 2008, 10:09:23 AM

Wow, you don't post around here too often do you? I can't recall the last time I saw you post!  :rofl: :P :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 12, 2008, 10:47:18 AM

Lets see...time on hold/waiting the last two days so far...

30 minutes with Comcast
20+ minutes with AT&T Wireless (hung up)
15+ minutes with my college's financial aid office

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 12, 2008, 04:45:59 PM

Double post...so sue me.   :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUj5QNmP1cU

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: engineer on August 12, 2008, 09:42:34 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liKV4Ij8LtU

Wow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 01:37:02 AM

My dad is probably going to be disconnecting the internet tomorrow afternoon, so I won't be online for a few days. We're leaving Colorado Springs on Thursday, and arriving back in California on Sunday. We've decided to go up through Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada, so hopefully I'll run into an older STAR. If there's wireless at a low cost at any of the hotels, I'll be sure to drop by and let you guys know if I found anything.

P.S. For those of you who were watching CriminalCola's stream last week, I still plan on having my brother film my reaction if there's another STAR. :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2008, 02:15:21 AM

Good luck with your legacy Star hunting! Hopefully you see at least one of those. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 13, 2008, 11:53:47 AM

Good luck & have a safe trip!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2008, 12:33:23 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 01:37:02 AM

My dad is probably going to be disconnecting the internet tomorrow afternoon, so I won't be online for a few days. We're leaving Colorado Springs on Thursday, and arriving back in California on Sunday. We've decided to go up through Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada, so hopefully I'll run into an older STAR. If there's wireless at a low cost at any of the hotels, I'll be sure to drop by and let you guys know if I found anything.

P.S. For those of you who were watching CriminalCola's stream last week, I still plan on having my brother film my reaction if there's another STAR. :P :D

Good luck buddy! I want to see your reaction too. My older brother is going to Moab, UT on August 24th. IDK what STAR they have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2008, 02:00:34 PM

Yeah, I'd like to see your reaction too. I would probably flip if I see a legacy STAR, especially the XL. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 02:20:15 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 13, 2008, 02:00:34 PM

Yeah, I'd like to see your reaction too. I would probably flip if I see a legacy STAR, especially the XL. :D

If I saw the XL, there's no telling what I would do!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 13, 2008, 02:21:53 PM

I stepped on a nail today, and it took a pretty good chunk of skin out of my foot.  Luckily I had a tetnis show about 3 years ago, and it is good for 10 years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2008, 02:29:02 PM

Does Moab, UT have a Junior?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 02:31:49 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 13, 2008, 02:29:02 PM

Does Moab, UT have a Junior?

It's certainly a possibility...

The one place I think that has a junior for sure is Tonopah, NV, because there's no radar coverage there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 13, 2008, 02:34:44 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 13, 2008, 02:21:53 PM

I stepped on a nail today, and it took a pretty good chunk of skin out of my foot.  Luckily I had a tetnis show about 3 years ago, and it is good for 10 years.

Ouch! That must've hurt like a ... (I'll let you fill in that word :P). Good to hear that you have an updated tetanus shot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 13, 2008, 02:37:03 PM

Sorry about the double post, but to everyone (especially Derek), a YouTube member has uploaded a bunch of videos of western and mid-western STARs, including ISs, XLs, 4000s, and Jrs.

http://www.youtube.com/user/mwmnp25

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 13, 2008, 02:41:21 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 13, 2008, 02:34:44 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 13, 2008, 02:21:53 PM

I stepped on a nail today, and it took a pretty good chunk of skin out of my foot.  Luckily I had a tetnis show about 3 years ago, and it is good for 10 years.

Ouch! That must've hurt like a ... (I'll let you fill in that word :P). Good to hear that you have an updated tetanus shot.

yea.... it did..haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2008, 02:42:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 13, 2008, 02:37:03 PM

Sorry about the double post, but to everyone (especially Derek), a YouTube member has uploaded a bunch of videos of western and mid-western STARs, including ISs, XLs, 4000s, and Jrs.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/mwmnp25[/url]

Wow! Somenoe sure did do some STAR hunting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 13, 2008, 02:44:04 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 13, 2008, 02:37:03 PM

Sorry about the double post, but to everyone (especially Derek), a YouTube member has uploaded a bunch of videos of western and mid-western STARs, including ISs, XLs, 4000s, and Jrs.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/mwmnp25[/url]

Interesting stuff. I might have to ask him if I can put some of those on the site!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 02:50:21 PM

Dang, those are some neat videos!! :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2008, 02:56:23 PM

Looks like there is an XL in Dickinson. ND and Trinidad, CO.

A Junior in Hallock. NE and numerous 4000s from numerous locations.!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 02:59:02 PM

I am missing a ton of those airport codes. I'll have to add them when I get back to CA..

Wow, that's pretty freaky how there's an XL *just* south of me! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2008, 03:00:15 PM

Very interesting stuff! In that case, there's a really good chance in seeing legacy Stars, Derek! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2008, 03:01:14 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 02:59:02 PM

I am missing a ton of those airport codes. I'll have to add them when I get back to CA..

Wow, that's pretty freaky how there's an XL *just* south of me! :blink:

Can you ask your dad to take u to Trinidad, CO?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 03:02:05 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 13, 2008, 03:00:15 PM

Very interesting stuff! In that case, there's a really good chance in seeing legacy Stars, Derek! :D

Oh man, I sure hope so! I'll just have to tell my dad to avoid the hotels with dish network/directv dishes on their roofs! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2008, 03:07:56 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 03:02:05 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 13, 2008, 03:00:15 PM

Very interesting stuff! In that case, there's a really good chance in seeing legacy Stars, Derek! :D

Oh man, I sure hope so! I'll just have to tell my dad to avoid the hotels with dish network/directv dishes on their roofs! :happy:

Most of the hotels I stayed in have cable. But the thing is, they don't have a STAR hooked up, so they might just show a raw satellite feed instead :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 03:09:25 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 13, 2008, 03:07:56 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 03:02:05 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 13, 2008, 03:00:15 PM

Very interesting stuff! In that case, there's a really good chance in seeing legacy Stars, Derek! :D

Oh man, I sure hope so! I'll just have to tell my dad to avoid the hotels with dish network/directv dishes on their roofs! :happy:

Most of the hotels I stayed in have cable. But the thing is, they don't have a STAR hooked up, so they might just show a raw satellite feed instead :(

That's what I saw in Aurora, CO. I didn't realize all the satellite dishes on the roof though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 14, 2008, 02:22:58 PM

Got my first ever Nigerian money scam e-mail today!   :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 14, 2008, 03:59:55 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 13, 2008, 03:07:56 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 13, 2008, 03:02:05 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 13, 2008, 03:00:15 PM

Very interesting stuff! In that case, there's a really good chance in seeing legacy Stars, Derek! :D

Oh man, I sure hope so! I'll just have to tell my dad to avoid the hotels with dish network/directv dishes on their roofs! :happy:

Most of the hotels I stayed in have cable. But the thing is, they don't have a STAR hooked up, so they might just show a raw satellite feed instead :(

Last time I checked, they can't do that. Hmm, let me check on that actually because to get the raw feed, you need a IRD, and a STAR... the IRD gets its auth from the STAR ID and decodes the stream... Again, let me check.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 14, 2008, 04:14:17 PM

The greatest car chase ending I've ever seen (the suspect was NOT hurt).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIpz5Fi2DjI

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 15, 2008, 01:04:26 AM

Ok, so there was a slight change of plans. Instead of going to Utah, we decided to make our first stop in Glenwood Springs, CO. Unfortunately though, the hotel has satellite. :( I couldn't tell whether the dishes were on the roof, because it was so dark..

HOWEVER, on the way here, we stopped at a rest stop, and because there was some severe weather, they had TWC playing in the visitor's center. And on the screen was a BLACK LDL with the OLD ICONS!!!!! :thrilled: But we couldn't stay long enough for the LF, and my camera was packed away in the moving truck. I think the CC city on the LDL was 'Leadville' or something like that. So maybe I didn't get to actually see a LF, but that was the closest to a legacy STAR that I've ever been to.. :thrilled: :thrilled: :thrilled: :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2008, 01:29:01 AM

Wow, that's neat! Were you able to tell if it was the IntelliStar or XL font on the LDL? It could of been an IntelliStar that didn't receive the icons upgrade (there were a few that didn't receive it until  several months after most of the others did).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 15, 2008, 01:32:17 AM

ok sooooo apparently my trainee, Jordan quit yesterday - and my managers thought otherwise - so he was still scheduled to go in at 5, well he never showed up, so my GM called him and he said he'd be there...he never shows.

so i today, being my day OFF...get a call from my GM, Teresa - asking if i can go into work because Jordan had quit, Kim (other cashier) was off and couldn't come in, so i was like - sure. ok. fine.

so i get there, it's a mess. i was ticked...i went to the back to check out my schedule and because Jordan quit, I now have 3 day double shifts starting tomorrow through Sunday.

somebody shoot me?  :fire:  :doh2:  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 15, 2008, 01:33:13 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 15, 2008, 01:29:01 AM

Wow, that's neat! Were you able to tell if it was the IntelliStar or XL font on the LDL? It could of been an IntelliStar that didn't receive the icons upgrade (there were a few that didn't receive it until  several months after most of the others did).

i'm almost certain it was an XL...many cities/towns toward the west don't have intellistars, but rather 4000s and XLs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2008, 01:39:17 AM

I'm really jealous now! Being in such an urbanized area I've seen nothing but the IntelliStar since 2004. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2008, 01:43:33 AM

Yeah, I'd say there is a 99.9% you saw an XL there, Derek. Congrats on finally seeing a legacy STAR.  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 15, 2008, 02:17:20 AM

ok, so apparently sometime during this past week...nickelodeon changed channels from 99 to 23...

well on the 99 channel...at around 130, when i was flippin through channels a screen popped up on channel 99 and on top of the message:

"Please Note, nickelodeon has been moved to channel 23" and it was an virus scan thingy...and then at the bottom of the screen, a windows taskbar appeared with start, etc on it...and i noticed that the message was being generated by powerpoint, there was another program too, but i forgot the name.

i thought it was really strange, i didn't know cable companies would do that.

i'll have pixs up tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 15, 2008, 02:28:58 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 15, 2008, 01:04:26 AM

And on the screen was a BLACK LDL with the OLD ICONS!!!!! :thrilled:

That was the XL. :yes: :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 15, 2008, 09:05:58 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 15, 2008, 01:29:01 AM

Wow, that's neat! Were you able to tell if it was the IntelliStar or XL font on the LDL? It could of been an IntelliStar that didn't receive the icons upgrade (there were a few that didn't receive it until  several months after most of the others did).

It definitely had a different font than the intellistar. Man this is so freakin cool!!!!! :thrilled: If only I had my camera.... :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 15, 2008, 11:01:48 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 15, 2008, 01:32:17 AM

ok sooooo apparently my trainee, Jordan quit yesterday - and my managers thought otherwise - so he was still scheduled to go in at 5, well he never showed up, so my GM called him and he said he'd be there...he never shows.

so i today, being my day OFF...get a call from my GM, Teresa - asking if i can go into work because Jordan had quit, Kim (other cashier) was off and couldn't come in, so i was like - sure. ok. fine.

so i get there, it's a mess. i was ticked...i went to the back to check out my schedule and because Jordan quit, I now have 3 day double shifts starting tomorrow through Sunday.

somebody shoot me?  :fire:  :doh2:  :P

Nah, shooting is bad.  I'll hit you with a chair..it'll make it all better :D

:chair:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 15, 2008, 12:56:34 PM

I just got a call, and it was a local number, but the caller ID said "US GOV'T", so I decided to answer, and he says, Kyle?, and I said, yes?, He's like "You Ready To Go Back To SChool"... blah blah.  Then he says he wants to screen me to see if I'm qualified for the Marine Corps.  I told him I wasn't interested and he's like "You Don't have to be interested" and then I hung up.
No sooner do I hang up, he calls again, and said "Hi, I'm Sgt So and So from the Marines and I am calling to get a hold of Kyle, he hung up on me before.  I just want to get a little information from him, it was VERY RUDE he hung up on me".  Wow, was i ticked.  It's rude to call me AGAIN after I CLEARLY stated I wasn't interested :rolleyes:  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2008, 01:15:02 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 15, 2008, 12:56:34 PM

I just got a call, and it was a local number, but the caller ID said "US GOV'T", so I decided to answer, and he says, Kyle?, and I said, yes?, He's like "You Ready To Go Back To SChool"... blah blah.  Then he says he wants to screen me to see if I'm qualified for the Marine Corps.  I told him I wasn't interested and he's like "You Don't have to be interested" and then I hung up.
No sooner do I hang up, he calls again, and said "Hi, I'm Sgt So and So from the Marines and I am calling to get a hold of Kyle, he hung up on me before.  I just want to get a little information from him, it was VERY RUDE he hung up on me".  Wow, was i ticked.  It's rude to call me AGAIN after I CLEARLY stated I wasn't interested :rolleyes:  :whistling:

Yep your at the age where they start doing that. I remember when some Sgt. from the Army tried to get me to enlist. He called, sent letters in the mail, you name it. I just ignored it. And that's my advice to you. Don't answer when he calls. Such is the power of caller ID!  :biggrin: :P

Seriously though, if you ignore him he'll quit sooner or later.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 15, 2008, 01:17:56 PM

I told them I was interested just to get a free shirt. It's a high quality shirt, too! Got it the other day in the mail, it's one of those Nike Dry-fit shirts. I like it!

Except now I get junk in the mail from them. That's okay, it all goes in the recycling bin! :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2008, 01:19:52 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 15, 2008, 01:04:26 AM

Ok, so there was a slight change of plans. Instead of going to Utah, we decided to make our first stop in Glenwood Springs, CO. Unfortunately though, the hotel has satellite. :( I couldn't tell whether the dishes were on the roof, because it was so dark..

HOWEVER, on the way here, we stopped at a rest stop, and because there was some severe weather, they had TWC playing in the visitor's center. And on the screen was a BLACK LDL with the OLD ICONS!!!!! :thrilled: But we couldn't stay long enough for the LF, and my camera was packed away in the moving truck. I think the CC city on the LDL was 'Leadville' or something like that. So maybe I didn't get to actually see a LF, but that was the closest to a legacy STAR that I've ever been to.. :thrilled: :thrilled: :thrilled: :wow:

That's awesome! Glad you saw an Xl!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 15, 2008, 03:04:12 PM

You'd have to be a freakin' ididot to join the military. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 16, 2008, 01:45:07 AM

We're currently in Vegas now, and they obviously have the IS. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get a clip or not. We're in a HUGE hurry...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 16, 2008, 02:08:18 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2008, 01:15:02 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 15, 2008, 12:56:34 PM

I just got a call, and it was a local number, but the caller ID said "US GOV'T", so I decided to answer, and he says, Kyle?, and I said, yes?, He's like "You Ready To Go Back To SChool"... blah blah.  Then he says he wants to screen me to see if I'm qualified for the Marine Corps.  I told him I wasn't interested and he's like "You Don't have to be interested" and then I hung up.
No sooner do I hang up, he calls again, and said "Hi, I'm Sgt So and So from the Marines and I am calling to get a hold of Kyle, he hung up on me before.  I just want to get a little information from him, it was VERY RUDE he hung up on me".  Wow, was i ticked.  It's rude to call me AGAIN after I CLEARLY stated I wasn't interested :rolleyes:  :whistling:

Yep your at the age where they start doing that. I remember when some Sgt. from the Army tried to get me to enlist. He called, sent letters in the mail, you name it. I just ignored it. And that's my advice to you. Don't answer when he calls. Such is the power of caller ID!  :biggrin: :P

Seriously though, if you ignore him he'll quit sooner or later.  :yes:

not to mention, at the age of 18 - all males have to register with the SSS within 30 days of your 18th birthday - isn't that good enough??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2008, 07:57:52 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on August 16, 2008, 02:08:18 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 15, 2008, 01:15:02 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 15, 2008, 12:56:34 PM

I just got a call, and it was a local number, but the caller ID said "US GOV'T", so I decided to answer, and he says, Kyle?, and I said, yes?, He's like "You Ready To Go Back To SChool"... blah blah.  Then he says he wants to screen me to see if I'm qualified for the Marine Corps.  I told him I wasn't interested and he's like "You Don't have to be interested" and then I hung up.
No sooner do I hang up, he calls again, and said "Hi, I'm Sgt So and So from the Marines and I am calling to get a hold of Kyle, he hung up on me before.  I just want to get a little information from him, it was VERY RUDE he hung up on me".  Wow, was i ticked.  It's rude to call me AGAIN after I CLEARLY stated I wasn't interested :rolleyes:  :whistling:

Yep your at the age where they start doing that. I remember when some Sgt. from the Army tried to get me to enlist. He called, sent letters in the mail, you name it. I just ignored it. And that's my advice to you. Don't answer when he calls. Such is the power of caller ID!  :biggrin: :P

Seriously though, if you ignore him he'll quit sooner or later.  :yes:

not to mention, at the age of 18 - all males have to register with the SSS within 30 days of your 18th birthday - isn't that good enough??

As far as I'm concerned it is.  :biggrin: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2008, 11:24:17 AM

My internet is back up today. :) Last night and this morning, it went down constantly, and we had a cable guy come here to try to figure out the problem, as resetting the modem and stuff like that weren't working. They checked out everything, and the problem turned out to be the modem, and he replaced it, and everything is working fine so far. :yes:

What was weird was that on Thursday night (around Midnight or so) it also went down, but we called them then and they said that night it was an area outage. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 16, 2008, 01:10:30 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 16, 2008, 11:24:17 AM

My internet is back up today. :) Last night and this morning, it went down constantly, and we had a cable guy come here to try to figure out the problem, as resetting the modem and stuff like that weren't working. They checked out everything, and the problem turned out to be the modem, and he replaced it, and everything is working fine so far. :yes:

What was weird was that on Thursday night (around Midnight or so) it also went down, but we called them then and they said that night it was an area outage. :huh:

I've had that happen before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 16, 2008, 03:00:51 PM

I got a new phone today :D :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 16, 2008, 03:08:42 PM

What kind of phone is it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 16, 2008, 03:09:48 PM

Quote from: Roland on August 16, 2008, 03:08:42 PM

What kind of phone is it?

An LG from US Cellular.  It's a slider, with a keyboard for texting :D  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 16, 2008, 03:19:49 PM

Is it the DARE from LG? "Dare you to touch one"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 16, 2008, 03:31:57 PM

Quote from: Roland on August 16, 2008, 03:19:49 PM

Is it the DARE from LG? "Dare you to touch one"

no.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2008, 07:05:05 PM

What does a cable box with "scrambled channels" mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 16, 2008, 07:30:46 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 16, 2008, 07:05:05 PM

What does a cable box with "scrambled channels" mean?

Here's a pretty good definition:

"Scrambled Signals refers to the encryption of satellite data streams by cable television program providers to prevent the unauthorized reception of their signals"...

Here is a pic of a scrambled channel:

(http://www.cheap-cable-descramblers.com/images/scrambled.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2008, 09:04:53 PM

Felipe now has a YouTube account named twcmusicguy. He hasn't uploaded anything though (yet).

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=twcmusicguy

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2008, 09:05:48 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 16, 2008, 09:04:53 PM

Felipe now has a YouTube account named twcmusicguy. He hasn't uploaded anything though (yet).

[url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=twcmusicguy[/url]

That's not Felipe. That's chris121's backup account

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2008, 09:06:54 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 16, 2008, 09:05:48 PM

That's not Felipe. That's chris121's backup account

Okay. I was thinking it was either Felipe or twcclassics Matt, as he also goes by the twcmusicguy name.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 16, 2008, 09:09:19 PM

This is Felipe's YouTube account:

http://www.youtube.com/user/FelipeIsTWCMusicFan

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on August 16, 2008, 10:32:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 15, 2008, 03:04:12 PM

You'd have to be a freakin' ididot to join the military. :happy:

What an awful thing to say.  People join the military because they're putting YOUR safety before there's, and should be honored to the highest order (especially those who were injured in combat).  Better than you just sitting on your ass and typing in a forum.

Boy does that pieve me :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 16, 2008, 11:49:23 PM

Saw some storms in the Savannah area tonight, so I took advantage of them and made my own "Titan" like radar:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii81/tylert120/hdtitanradar.png

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 16, 2008, 11:55:58 PM

Um, excuse me... I posted the link, there was absolutely no need to post the image. :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 12:00:33 AM

Roland, your not supposed to post other people's work.  :nono:

Maybe you need a refresher about the agreement on plagairism between TWCT and TWCC? Take a look:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,495.0.html (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,495.0.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:18:19 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 16, 2008, 10:32:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 15, 2008, 03:04:12 PM

You'd have to be a freakin' ididot to join the military. :happy:

What an awful thing to say.  People join the military because they're putting YOUR safety before there's, and should be honored to the highest order (especially those who were injured in combat).  Better than you just sitting on your ass and typing in a forum.

Boy does that pieve me :angry:

You're sooo good lookin'.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:18:19 AM

Quote from: Concentric Eyewall on August 16, 2008, 10:32:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 15, 2008, 03:04:12 PM

You'd have to be a freakin' ididot to join the military. :happy:

What an awful thing to say.  People join the military because they're putting YOUR safety before there's, and should be honored to the highest order (especially those who were injured in combat).  Better than you just sitting on your ass and typing in a forum.

Boy does that pieve me :angry:

You're sooo good lookin'.  :happy:

Gil, do you respond to people like that in real life? Because if you said something that offended me and then I said something like CE said to you, and you made a smart comment like that to me... I'd beat your ass. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

I am blessed with magical powers.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 11:33:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

I am blessed with magical powers.  :yes:

I wouldn't call an ego magical. :no:  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:11:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 11:33:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

I am blessed with magical powers.  :yes:

I wouldn't call an ego magical. :no:  ;)

Thats what you think. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 12:13:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:11:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 11:33:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

I am blessed with magical powers.  :yes:

I wouldn't call an ego magical. :no:  ;)

Thats what you think. :P

Trust me, I've been around nearly twice as long as you have. I know that for a fact.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:13:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 12:13:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:11:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 11:33:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

I am blessed with magical powers.  :yes:

I wouldn't call an ego magical. :no:  ;)

Thats what you think. :P

Trust me, I've been around twice as long as you have. I know that for a fact.  :biggrin:

Why don't you go write a book about it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 12:14:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:13:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 12:13:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 12:11:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 11:33:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 11:31:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:07:51 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 01:31:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 01:09:13 AM

I'd beat your ass. :happy:

I have to admit, I would certainly like to see you try. :twothumbs:

I'd like to know what makes you think your such a tough guy.  :P

I am blessed with magical powers.  :yes:

I wouldn't call an ego magical. :no:  ;)

Thats what you think. :P

Trust me, I've been around twice as long as you have. I know that for a fact.  :biggrin:

Why don't you go write a book about it. :P

If I had the time (or motivation) to do so, I would.  :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 04:54:59 PM

OMFG!! My intellistar has an ad crawl now!!! :blink: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2008, 04:59:59 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 04:54:59 PM

OMFG!! My intellistar has an ad crawl now!!! :blink: :cry3:

Umm...ok :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 05:08:36 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 17, 2008, 04:59:59 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 04:54:59 PM

OMFG!! My intellistar has an ad crawl now!!! :blink: :cry3:

Umm...ok :unsure:

I second that. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 05:18:52 PM

Heh, sorry about that.  :whistling:
My intellistar has never shown an ad crawl before. I think it's the most horrible thing ever. As if TWC doesn't already show enough commercials.. :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2008, 05:25:59 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 05:18:52 PM

Heh, sorry about that.  :whistling:
My intellistar has never shown an ad crawl before. I think it's the most horrible thing ever. As if TWC doesn't already show enough commercials.. :doh2:

I don't see what the big deal is about ad crawls. I've had them forever (since at least my 4000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i56yQ6c6ewI)), so I'm obviously used to them. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 05:27:17 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 17, 2008, 05:25:59 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 05:18:52 PM

Heh, sorry about that.  :whistling:
My intellistar has never shown an ad crawl before. I think it's the most horrible thing ever. As if TWC doesn't already show enough commercials.. :doh2:

I don't see what the big deal is about ad crawls. I've had them forever (since at least my 4000 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i56yQ6c6ewI[/url])), so I'm obviously used to them. :yes:

Yeah, I know you guys are all used to them, so you probably think I'm crazy.. :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2008, 05:28:28 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 17, 2008, 05:27:17 PM

Yeah, I know you guys are all used to them, so you probably think I'm crazy.. :ermm:

You're not crazy, you're just carzy. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2008, 05:36:24 PM

TWC should be renamed the The Commercial Channel, I swear these people are so overly cautious about money and profits.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 07:17:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 17, 2008, 05:36:24 PM

TWC should be renamed the The Commercial Channel, I swear these people are so overly cautious about money and profits.

And how is TWC different from any other network (as far as commercials go)?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 08:09:33 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 07:17:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 17, 2008, 05:36:24 PM

TWC should be renamed the The Commercial Channel, I swear these people are so overly cautious about money and profits.

And how is TWC different from any other network (as far as commercials go)?

I agree. If anything, I see less commercials on TWC, than say Fox, ABC, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2008, 09:06:48 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 17, 2008, 07:17:23 PM

Quote from: Victor on August 17, 2008, 05:36:24 PM

TWC should be renamed the The Commercial Channel, I swear these people are so overly cautious about money and profits.

And how is TWC different from any other network (as far as commercials go)?

They have more commercials than CNN or ESPN. Like they go on a commercial break every 6 minutes. (excluding Lot8s)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 17, 2008, 09:08:06 PM

They've gotta pay the bills some way... ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 17, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Uhh...what? :blink: :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 10:11:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Uhh...what? :blink: :thinking:

I meant former, not latter.

It's a pretty simply concept really. When you can't charge the cable co. to carry your channel you gotta make money somehow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 18, 2008, 12:03:30 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 10:11:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Uhh...what? :blink: :thinking:

I meant former, not latter.

It's a pretty simply concept really. When you can't charge the cable co. to carry your channel you gotta make money somehow.

Interesting.

TWC should start taxing viewers directly. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2008, 12:04:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 18, 2008, 12:03:30 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 10:11:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Uhh...what? :blink: :thinking:

I meant former, not latter.

It's a pretty simply concept really. When you can't charge the cable co. to carry your channel you gotta make money somehow.

Interesting.

TWC should start taxing viewers directly. :happy:

Don't we already pay enough taxes?  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 18, 2008, 12:13:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2008, 12:04:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 18, 2008, 12:03:30 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 10:11:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Uhh...what? :blink: :thinking:

I meant former, not latter.

It's a pretty simply concept really. When you can't charge the cable co. to carry your channel you gotta make money somehow.

Interesting.

TWC should start taxing viewers directly. :happy:

Don't we already pay enough taxes?  :biggrin:

I believe our dear friends at the White House would disagree with that statement. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2008, 12:25:39 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 18, 2008, 12:13:23 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2008, 12:04:21 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 18, 2008, 12:03:30 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 10:11:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 17, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 17, 2008, 09:50:20 PM

Gil, you spoke of Fox and NBC in comparison to TWC. The difference there my friend is that the latter are network stations. They depend much more on commercial revenue than do most cable channels. That's because most cable channels are able to charge cable co.'s to carry them, whereas most network channels do not charge.

If you are going to make a fair comparison, you need to compare TWC to other cable channels.

Uhh...what? :blink: :thinking:

I meant former, not latter.

It's a pretty simply concept really. When you can't charge the cable co. to carry your channel you gotta make money somehow.

Interesting.

TWC should start taxing viewers directly. :happy:

Don't we already pay enough taxes?  :biggrin:

I believe our dear friends at the White House would disagree with that statement. :P

Yeah I have to agree with that.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 18, 2008, 05:47:56 PM

So today is my first day of band camp for the year. First off, it's so darn dry outside, all the grass fields are starting to turn brown and get really dusty, so my allergies are starting to act up. To make things even worse, I started to get a cold yesterday. I'm not sure my runny nose is caused by the allergies, cold, or a combination of both.

Also, I had some problems connecting to the school network this afternoon. Yesterday, when I got here, I connected and had to update the "Clean Access Agent" program which must be installed to access the network. Then this afternoon, I tried to connect and it required that I update Symantic anti virus (which MUST be installed and up-to-date in order to connect). That was a pain in the butt and ate up a half an hour.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 18, 2008, 11:29:46 PM

Okay.  Now, I am not a computer expert..at all.  How do I save a video onto my computer from a DVD.  I put the DVD in the "DVD" slot, and nothing happens.  I put it into the other thing, and nothing happens.  PLEASE help me :D lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 18, 2008, 11:31:44 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 18, 2008, 11:29:46 PM

Okay.  Now, I am not a computer expert..at all.  How do I save a video onto my computer from a DVD.  I put the DVD in the "DVD" slot, and nothing happens.  I put it into the other thing, and nothing happens.  PLEASE help me :D lol

You have to "Rip" he DVD, which in most cases is illegal. However, you can find programs on the internet that will allow you to Rip DVD's. I used one called Handbrake, which is free, but I think its only for Mac. I'm not positive. You could do a google search for more info.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 18, 2008, 11:36:28 PM

well..it's a DVD taken from another computer.  It's from a movie I created in iMovie on a different computer.  So I had it put on a CD to put on my computer...so does that make the situation any different.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 18, 2008, 11:38:20 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 18, 2008, 11:36:28 PM

well..it's a DVD taken from another computer.  It's from a movie I created in iMovie on a different computer.  So I had it put on a CD to put on my computer...so does that make the situation any different.

The process would still be the same, you'd have to rip the DVD.

I did a quick Google search, and Handbrake IS available for Windows.
http://handbrake.fr/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 18, 2008, 11:41:16 PM

In Kyle's case ripping would not be illegal. In fact, its never illegal to rip a DVD, unless you plan to use the ripped product for illegal purposes.

As Gil is saying though, there are many programs out there that can do this and its relatively simple.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2008, 01:23:58 PM

Could someone open this: http://copper.yi.org:8080 in Windows Media and tell me if they see anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 20, 2008, 01:29:54 PM

I don't SEE anything, but I do hear a Trammell Starks tune.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2008, 01:38:41 PM

Same here, I was just making sure if it was just my computer or something wrong with the stream. Thanks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2008, 03:59:13 PM

When is InvisionFree ever going to upgrade to IPB 2.0? I heard like 2-3 years ago that they were upgrading within a few months, but I have yet to see any signs of updates. Has this been put on hold?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 20, 2008, 05:19:57 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 20, 2008, 03:59:13 PM

When is InvisionFree ever going to upgrade to IPB 2.0? I heard like 2-3 years ago that they were upgrading within a few months, but I have yet to see any signs of updates. Has this been put on hold?

They're not upgrading to IPB 2.x because IPB 2.x is not free, so they would have to charge for the service. They have started a new forum software, called ZetaBoards.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 20, 2008, 06:04:40 PM

I have switched from cable to DirecTV.

Also, I have a cold.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2008, 09:39:41 PM

Quote from: woddfellow2 on August 20, 2008, 06:04:40 PM

I have switched from cable to DirecTV.

Also, I have a cold.

I'd rather have cable. You get a local STAR :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2008, 09:41:07 PM

Yes, but if you have Comcast and can't afford its high prices, and is the only provider in your area, you don't have a choice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 21, 2008, 12:07:07 PM

I had registration today at school. and, I get to use ym computer at school. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 21, 2008, 01:47:25 PM

Quote from: woddfellow2 on August 20, 2008, 06:04:40 PM

I have switched from cable to DirecTV.

  Do you have TWC lHDl ? & do you have any way of streaming it on ustream?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 21, 2008, 02:20:43 PM

I was actually forced to switch. Also, I do not subscribe to the HD channels.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 21, 2008, 04:43:55 PM

Has anybody here wanted to go to the WPVI-TV studio tour in Philly?

I always wanted to go to Philly to visit the WPVI-TV studios

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2008, 05:39:20 PM

Quote from: Roland on August 21, 2008, 04:43:55 PM

Has anybody here wanted to go to the WPVI-TV studio tour in Philly?

I always wanted to go to Philly to visit the WPVI-TV studios

Absolutely, even though it's obvious your preference is WNEP-TV. :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 21, 2008, 05:43:05 PM

Who did you always wanted to meet from WPVI?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2008, 05:43:43 PM

Quote from: Roland on August 21, 2008, 04:43:55 PM

Has anybody here wanted to go to the WPVI-TV studio tour in Philly?

I always wanted to go to Philly to visit the WPVI-TV studios

I like their current studio, especially that glass city structure and backdrops.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2008, 05:45:43 PM

i like meterologist Dave Roberts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2008, 05:48:19 PM

He's not a meteorologist, just a weathercaster. Dave's the only one who doesn't have the degree to be considered a meteorologist.

My favorite is David Murphy. He's the only one who talks weather professionally, IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2008, 05:55:09 PM

I think Anita Brikman is the hottest anchor on WpVI. ♥

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 21, 2008, 06:21:41 PM

She's on the Notable alumni list on wikipedia

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2008, 06:22:18 PM

She was okay. Anita left earlier this year and was replaced with Ali Gorman. My grandmother knows Ali's mom.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 21, 2008, 06:34:25 PM

My aunt has cancer. :o  :( (Not the same aunt from a while ago) She has something in her chest, by her lungs, that is cancerous. Luckily, they can easily get rid of it.

I guess that's what happens when you smoke for 30 years.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 21, 2008, 07:23:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 21, 2008, 06:34:25 PM

My aunt has cancer. :o  :( (Not the same aunt from a while ago) She has something in her chest, by her lungs, that is cancerous. Luckily, they can easily get rid of it.

I guess that's what happens when you smoke for 30 years.  :hmm:

Yep, that's exactly what happens. I had a neighbor, who was also a very good friend, who smoked for many years and ended up with Lymphoma in the summer of 2001. He died the summer of 2002.

Let that be a lesson to all the young people here. Smoking is no good for you. Don't ever do it. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 22, 2008, 08:36:20 PM

OMG, the past 4 times I've tried to record the 4000 emulator, all times it froze at some point during the LF. :angry: :censored: It's been doing this occasionally the past month or so, but it never did it before then. :wacko: I don't know what's wrong with it. :shrug:

*kicks emulator* <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2008, 10:30:07 PM

It just freezes? No errors or anything?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2008, 10:39:47 PM

I've seen reports of that happening at Taiganet's forum.  :yes:

BTW, Mike, I heard something this afternoon about a real bad accident somewhere up there in Jersey. Was it anywhere near where you are?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2008, 10:51:39 PM

The one about the overturned crane? That's in Hamilton, not anywhere really closeby (about an hour or so north).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2008, 10:57:58 PM

I haven't heard of this incident.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 22, 2008, 11:19:45 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 22, 2008, 10:51:39 PM

The one about the overturned crane? That's in Hamilton, not anywhere really closeby (about an hour or so north).

No, I think it was a bus crash.  :thinking:

EDIT: Yeah it was a bus accident in Roxbury Township. Involved two buses, one of which overturned. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 22, 2008, 11:29:32 PM

Ah, I see. That's even further, closer to NYC than to Philly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2008, 11:31:56 PM

Here's the story:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,408803,00.html

No one got seriously hurt though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2008, 04:42:07 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 22, 2008, 08:36:20 PM

OMG, the past 4 times I've tried to record the 4000 emulator, all times it froze at some point during the LF. :angry: :censored: It's been doing this occasionally the past month or so, but it never did it before then. :wacko: I don't know what's wrong with it. :shrug:

*kicks emulator* <_<

Disabling the Desktop Window Manager service (that provides the themes for Vista) when recording the emulator seems to have solved the problem. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2008, 05:05:11 PM

That's usually what I do when I record or stream my emulator. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2008, 05:32:43 PM

Chris rated one of my videos 1 star...

(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8177/chris1starvidyu6.png)

And I know why he did it (and I'm not happy with it). <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 23, 2008, 05:38:32 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 23, 2008, 05:05:11 PM

That's usually what I do when I record or stream my emulator. B)

Since when do you use Vista?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 05:57:56 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 23, 2008, 05:32:43 PM

Chris rated one of my videos 1 star...

([url]http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8177/chris1starvidyu6.png[/url])

And I know why he did it (and I'm not happy with it). <_<

Why'd he do that?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 23, 2008, 06:10:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 05:57:56 PM

Why'd he do that?  :dunno:

Likely because I blocked him from YouTube, and/or I increased his warning level on August 9th. He also posted this as one of his bulletins on his channel: http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=y7Ok9mnhUiM&user=TWCFanChris

He's also rated one of Kyle's (wxmancanada) videos 1 star as well, and Kyle assumed the same thing. His message posted in that link above leads me to believe he's rating those videos 1 star in retaliation, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is indeed doing that. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 06:13:08 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 23, 2008, 06:10:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 05:57:56 PM

Why'd he do that?  :dunno:

Likely because I blocked him from YouTube, and/or I increased his warning level on August 9th. He also posted this as one of his bulletins on his channel: [url]http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=y7Ok9mnhUiM&user=TWCFanChris[/url]

He's also rated one of Kyle's (wxmancanada) videos 1 star as well, and Kyle assumed the same thing. His message posted in that link above leads me to believe he's rating those videos 1 star in retaliation, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is indeed doing that. <_<

Well that's a nasty thing to do, especially since his troubles were his own fault!  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 23, 2008, 06:27:38 PM

Gary; Stephen: I replied to his bulletin.

Quote

Because you're a douche. Learn to take a hint. :)

 :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2008, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 23, 2008, 06:10:33 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 05:57:56 PM

Why'd he do that?  :dunno:

Likely because I blocked him from YouTube, and/or I increased his warning level on August 9th. He also posted this as one of his bulletins on his channel: [url]http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=y7Ok9mnhUiM&user=TWCFanChris[/url]

He's also rated one of Kyle's (wxmancanada) videos 1 star as well, and Kyle assumed the same thing. His message posted in that link above leads me to believe he's rating those videos 1 star in retaliation, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is indeed doing that. <_<

So if you block a user, he can still rate your videos?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2008, 07:27:43 PM

Yep, sadly members can still rate your videos and reply to comments you made in other people's videos even if you block them. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 23, 2008, 08:21:16 PM

Windows/PC Rant: I want to watch a DVD on my computer. I recently formatted my laptop and put Windows 2000 Pro on it. I pop the DVD in the drive. A message comes up saying I don't have a sufficient DVD decoder software, and that a DVD Drive is not enough.

Seriously, when will Microsoft learn to just make things work!

That's what I've always loved about Apple. Everything just works. Right out of the box. The simplist things, such as watching a DVD, should not require additional software.

And don't tell me it's because I'm running Windows 2000, because I've had the exact same problem on XP.

I love my Mac. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 08:32:35 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 23, 2008, 08:21:16 PM

...Seriously, when will Microsoft learn to just make things work!


I love my Mac. :happy:

When cows jump over the moon.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2008, 11:11:15 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 08:32:35 PM

When cows jump over the moon.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

(http://weed2pointo.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/the-cow-jumped-over-the-moon.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2008, 01:02:32 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2008, 11:11:15 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 23, 2008, 08:32:35 PM

When cows jump over the moon.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

([url]http://weed2pointo.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/the-cow-jumped-over-the-moon.jpg[/url])

Holy cow!  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2008, 01:05:00 PM

Chris is at it again...

http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=PftEpgs_Aps&user=Intelliguy (http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=PftEpgs_Aps&user=Intelliguy)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2008, 01:11:36 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 24, 2008, 01:05:00 PM

Chris is at it again...

[url]http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=PftEpgs_Aps&user=Intelliguy[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/bulletin_read?id=PftEpgs_Aps&user=Intelliguy[/url])

Yep, Victor referred me to that this morning. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2008, 01:35:35 PM

Wow, just when you thought Chris couldn't get any more annoying...

I have to laugh at this:

Quote

I feel like reporting TWCT to SMF because of this.

What can they do? Oh wait, I know, nothing. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 24, 2008, 02:09:53 PM

Anyone recently heard their IS say "Overnight" vs. "Tonight"?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 24, 2008, 02:24:09 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 24, 2008, 02:09:53 PM

Anyone recently heard their IS say "Overnight" vs. "Tonight"?

The IS has said that during the overnight hours ever since it was introduced in 2004. ;) It actually used to have the text as "Overnight" during the overnight hours too - but for some reason that got changed and the text says "Tonight" but the narration reads "Overnight".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 24, 2008, 04:34:00 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 24, 2008, 01:35:35 PM

Wow, just when you thought Chris couldn't get any more annoying...

I have to laugh at this:

Quote

I feel like reporting TWCT to SMF because of this.

What can they do? Oh wait, I know, nothing. :rofl2:

That's crazy. WTF does TWCT have to do with anything?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2008, 06:40:58 PM

I just noticed they've opened a Sonic here in Bensalem. I thought that was a southern chain! :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2008, 06:50:45 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 24, 2008, 06:40:58 PM

I just noticed they've opened a Sonic here in Bensalem. I thought that was a southern chain! :unsure:

Nope. They're set to open one around here, too, from what I've heard.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 24, 2008, 07:14:45 PM

A few Sonic's have popped up here within the last few years :yes:

I only like their drinks.  Their food isn't very good :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 24, 2008, 07:19:33 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on August 24, 2008, 06:40:58 PM

I just noticed they've opened a Sonic here in Bensalem. I thought that was a southern chain! :unsure:

Nope. Recall I said in the fast food thread that one opened here last year and two more opened this yera.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 24, 2008, 08:31:37 PM

Sonic has always been a national chain, but they've recently started their "explosive" expansion.

They've been advertising for Sonic around here for 4 years, and they are JUST coming into the area. Makes no sense, but that's typical. :rolleyes:


Sonic is great, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 07:55:20 AM

Good morning all. :) Well, my power just kicked back on. The remnants of Fay started heading back east (after missing us this weekend when it was heading west) last night towards us, and this morning, the winds from the system knocked out our power at about 5:15 AM CT this morning. Power was restored around 6:42 AM CT. No word right now on school cancellations in the area, but most likely cancellations WILL happen, seeing how long the power was out, the traffic signals are out/flashing red or yellow. That, along with the winds that are still blowing and gusting out there will make conditions unsafe for the school buses to be on the road. In any case, we'll be waiting for official word from the district. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 08:05:38 AM

Don't hold your breath Stephen. If the power's back on and all there is is some wind, I'd be getting ready for school.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:17:55 AM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 07:55:20 AM

Good morning all. :) Well, my power just kicked back on. The remnants of Fay started heading back east (after missing us this weekend when it was heading west) last night towards us, and this morning, the winds from the system knocked out our power at about 5:15 AM CT this morning. Power was restored around 6:42 AM CT. No word right now on school cancellations in the area, but most likely cancellations WILL happen, seeing how long the power was out, the traffic signals are out/flashing red or yellow. That, along with the winds that are still blowing and gusting out there will make conditions unsafe for the school buses to be on the road. In any case, we'll be waiting for official word from the district. :yes:

I can't imagine them still having school in those kinds of conditions. However we've gotten over a foot of snow in less than a few hours, and there was zero question of cancelling.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 08:52:14 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:17:55 AM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 07:55:20 AM

Good morning all. :) Well, my power just kicked back on. The remnants of Fay started heading back east (after missing us this weekend when it was heading west) last night towards us, and this morning, the winds from the system knocked out our power at about 5:15 AM CT this morning. Power was restored around 6:42 AM CT. No word right now on school cancellations in the area, but most likely cancellations WILL happen, seeing how long the power was out, the traffic signals are out/flashing red or yellow. That, along with the winds that are still blowing and gusting out there will make conditions unsafe for the school buses to be on the road. In any case, we'll be waiting for official word from the district. :yes:

I can't imagine them still having school in those kinds of conditions. However we've gotten over a foot of snow in less than a few hours, and there was zero question of cancelling.

Yeah 'cause God knows those are such awful conditions.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:56:25 AM

Yup, they say Chicago winters are some of the worst. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:56:25 AM

Yup, they say Chicago winters are some of the worst. :yes:

No, I meant the conditions Stephen is experiencing. He said power is back on, and he's experiencing some wind. Doesn't sound bad enough (to me at least) to cancel school. I don't think it would cancel school here.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 09:22:33 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:56:25 AM

Yup, they say Chicago winters are some of the worst. :yes:

No, I meant the conditions Stephen is experiencing. He said power is back on, and he's experiencing some wind. Doesn't sound bad enough (to me at least) to cancel school. I don't think it would cancel school here.  :biggrin:

But it IS a hurricane/tropical storm/whatever. That changes things. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:39:15 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 09:22:33 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:56:25 AM

Yup, they say Chicago winters are some of the worst. :yes:

No, I meant the conditions Stephen is experiencing. He said power is back on, and he's experiencing some wind. Doesn't sound bad enough (to me at least) to cancel school. I don't think it would cancel school here.  :biggrin:

But it IS a hurricane/tropical storm/whatever. That changes things. :yes:

Its none of the above. Its nothing more than a subtropical storm. Its been over land for days. Its long lost its tropical characteristics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 25, 2008, 09:48:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:39:15 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 09:22:33 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:56:25 AM

Yup, they say Chicago winters are some of the worst. :yes:

No, I meant the conditions Stephen is experiencing. He said power is back on, and he's experiencing some wind. Doesn't sound bad enough (to me at least) to cancel school. I don't think it would cancel school here.  :biggrin:

But it IS a hurricane/tropical storm/whatever. That changes things. :yes:

Its none of the above. Its nothing more than a subtropical storm. Its been over land for days. Its long lost its tropical characteristics.

But my God it's FAY!  Overhype express!  We get Fay remanats here, and they'll send reporters out to cover it.  Ridiculous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 10:30:23 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 25, 2008, 09:48:57 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:39:15 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 09:22:33 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 08:56:25 AM

Yup, they say Chicago winters are some of the worst. :yes:

No, I meant the conditions Stephen is experiencing. He said power is back on, and he's experiencing some wind. Doesn't sound bad enough (to me at least) to cancel school. I don't think it would cancel school here.  :biggrin:

But it IS a hurricane/tropical storm/whatever. That changes things. :yes:

Its none of the above. Its nothing more than a subtropical storm. Its been over land for days. Its long lost its tropical characteristics.

But my God it's FAY!  Overhype express!  We get Fay remanats here, and they'll send reporters out to cover it.  Ridiculous.

Yeah I agree. They've been overhyping this since it formed.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2008, 11:35:22 AM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 07:55:20 AM

Good morning all. :) Well, my power just kicked back on. The remnants of Fay started heading back east (after missing us this weekend when it was heading west) last night towards us, and this morning, the winds from the system knocked out our power at about 5:15 AM CT this morning. Power was restored around 6:42 AM CT. No word right now on school cancellations in the area, but most likely cancellations WILL happen, seeing how long the power was out, the traffic signals are out/flashing red or yellow. That, along with the winds that are still blowing and gusting out there will make conditions unsafe for the school buses to be on the road. In any case, we'll be waiting for official word from the district. :yes:

You go to school? I thought you were 25 years old. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 25, 2008, 11:41:02 AM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 25, 2008, 11:35:22 AM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 07:55:20 AM

Good morning all. :) Well, my power just kicked back on. The remnants of Fay started heading back east (after missing us this weekend when it was heading west) last night towards us, and this morning, the winds from the system knocked out our power at about 5:15 AM CT this morning. Power was restored around 6:42 AM CT. No word right now on school cancellations in the area, but most likely cancellations WILL happen, seeing how long the power was out, the traffic signals are out/flashing red or yellow. That, along with the winds that are still blowing and gusting out there will make conditions unsafe for the school buses to be on the road. In any case, we'll be waiting for official word from the district. :yes:

You go to school? I thought you were 25 years old. :huh:

Are you serious? You mean you've never heard Stephen mention that he goes to school before?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 11:48:21 AM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 25, 2008, 11:35:22 AM

You go to school? I thought you were 25 years old. :huh:

Not sure where you got that from, Victor. :wacko:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 08:05:38 AM

Don't hold your breath Stephen. If the power's back on and all there is is some wind, I'd be getting ready for school.  :D

Too late, I went back to bed. :P School didn't get cancelled, but oh well.

And I'll agree it has been overhyped. However, with the carzy paths that this system has taken (and the fact that it stalled over central Florida and caused major flooding), you still had to be prepared in case that happened again. Fortunately though, it didn't happen. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 25, 2008, 12:08:39 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 25, 2008, 11:35:22 AM

You go to school? I thought you were 25 years old. :huh:

No, he's the same age as me IIRC.

Quote

Too late, I went back to bed. ([url]http://Smileys/1/tongue2.gif[/url]) School didn't get cancelled, but oh well

*calls the police for cutting school*

J/K :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:12:38 PM

I have a hunch he's trying to cover up his real age. I had a post here and it's mysteriously disappeared. :fear: :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:13:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:12:38 PM

I have a hunch he's trying to cover up his real age. I had a post here and it's mysteriously disappeared. :fear: :blushing:

That's not my real age, Gil. ;) You pulled that B.S with Dan before, and you're not gonna do that here. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:15:32 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:13:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:12:38 PM

I have a hunch he's trying to cover up his real age. I had a post here and it's mysteriously disappeared. :fear: :blushing:

That's not my real age, Gil. ;) You pulled that B.S with Dan before, and you're not gonna do that here. :no:

You're forgetting one important thing. You've actually told me before. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:16:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:15:32 PM

You're forgetting one important thing. You've actually told me before. ;)

Gil, I never told you ONE thing about my age. :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2008, 12:16:42 PM

Well Stephen never posted his real age. Maybe he's 13 :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:17:06 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:16:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:15:32 PM

You're forgetting one important thing. You've actually told me before. ;)

Gil, I never told you ONE thing about my age. :ermm:

I'm pretty sure you did, a long time ago.  :dunno: But do whatever you want. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:19:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:17:06 PM

I'm pretty sure you did, a long time ago.  :dunno: But do whatever you want. :yes:

I didn't, Gil, trust me. ;)

Victor, ever though maybe I didn't WANT to post my age?  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:20:02 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:19:03 PM

Victor, ever though maybe I didn't WANT to post my age?  :whistling:

Yes, that's exactly the case. Maybe you are afraid to admit how young you are. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:20:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:20:02 PM

Yes, that's exactly the case. Maybe you are afraid to admit how young you are. :P

:rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 12:21:27 PM

I think I was told by either him or someone else that he's like 15 or 16.  :yes:

It's none of my business though, unless he wants me to know.  ;)


Oh, and Stephen, TOLD YA SO!!!  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

j/k Stephen.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:21:36 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:20:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:20:02 PM

Yes, that's exactly the case. Maybe you are afraid to admit how young you are. :P

:rolleyes:

Case in point. :)

Question: Can admins and mods see the actions of users that have their status set to hidden? Something I've always wondered. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:25:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:21:36 PM

Question: Can admins and mods see the actions of users that have their status set to hidden? Something I've always wondered. :dunno:

Yep. I see your name (along with other users names) in italics on the online list when you're hidden. :yes:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 12:21:27 PM

Oh, and Stephen, TOLD YA SO!!!  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

j/k Stephen.  B)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 25, 2008, 12:36:49 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:25:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:21:36 PM

Question: Can admins and mods see the actions of users that have their status set to hidden? Something I've always wondered. :dunno:

Yep. I see your name (along with other users names) in italics on the online list when you're hidden. :yes:

We can also see you when your sleeping. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 12:41:53 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 25, 2008, 12:36:49 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 25, 2008, 12:25:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 25, 2008, 12:21:36 PM

Question: Can admins and mods see the actions of users that have their status set to hidden? Something I've always wondered. :dunno:

Yep. I see your name (along with other users names) in italics on the online list when you're hidden. :yes:

We can also see you when your sleeping. :yes:

And we know when your awake. We know when you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Stephen, you've solved for me a longtime mystery. I've always wondered what the italics were for. I had no clue it denoted that that person was hidden.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2008, 02:04:28 PM

There was some interesting weather in the Denver area yesterday. Look at these photos of a tornado trying to form:

And no I did not switch to Comcast  :P

(http://vicb14.googlepages.com/tornado1.jpg)
(http://vicb14.googlepages.com/tornado2.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 25, 2008, 03:35:00 PM

I hope the tornado was not near the DNC building

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2008, 03:39:45 PM

Roland could your signature get ANY longer? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 25, 2008, 03:41:58 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 25, 2008, 03:39:45 PM

Roland could your signature get ANY longer? :rolleyes:

Exactly my thought.  I really doubt anyone cares about your favorite radio stations and stuff :)  I know I don't haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 25, 2008, 04:57:23 PM

well today was the first day of school;

got up at 645am, watched FOX News First (to surprisingly find out that they received new weather branding "First Warning" along with new graphics [only weather graphics], and i pretty much feel in love with them) haha. left my house at 800am, got to school at 810...we were suppose to meet our "link leaders" group at like 745, but i refused to go. so the bell rung at 815 and i went to my first class, physics...overall i think i'm gonna like that class...2nd period i had government/economics, overall i think i'm gonna like that class too. 3rd was english, nothing new. 4th was PRE-CAL - ewwww. i'm gonna basically fail that class, she gave us an assignment already >_<. lol then lunch - i was really happy during that time, i got to hang out with the seniors who graduated last year, we went off campus to Double Dave's ate there, caught up with each other, and then went back to the HS at 1245, then i met up with one of my other buds, chase, who too gradated last year in the choir room, 5th period was choir - the mens section virtually tripled in size. lol, 6th period was AP Music Theory - which was really boring, and i might drop it for sociology/psychology.

i know we had a few other members start school today, and even a few of them seniors.  :biggrin: class of '09 rocks  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 25, 2008, 05:11:54 PM

I'm already bored of school :lol:  We have done NOTHING..except in math and spanish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 25, 2008, 05:43:36 PM

I just walked around my school. Needless to say, whoever designed/built it should be banned from Architecture......

Other than that, it seems like a nice place... :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:09:13 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 25, 2008, 03:39:45 PM

Roland could your signature get ANY longer? :rolleyes:

No, but it appears to have gotten shorter.  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 25, 2008, 09:14:37 PM

No sig for me now

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 25, 2008, 09:28:02 PM

Well thats better than having a book for a sig.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 25, 2008, 10:23:49 PM

well, i started to think about colleges today (certainly isn't the first time, trust me..but it's been a long summer), and decided that i should make a few college visits at TCU in Fort Worth, and Austin College in Sherman,TX (not too far north from DFW).

i'm not really sure where to begin with all this college stuff, i've done my research (not only on my free will, but as an English assignment), and still nothing. i don't know where to begin, except for SAT and ACT testing. I've already taken the SAT Test twice, and plan on taking it the third time (third times the charm, right?) and i've yet to take the ACT Test, but have already registered for the September 13 test date.

now what? lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 25, 2008, 10:26:21 PM

Actually, I just started the process a few days ago once I got something from Iowa State.  Before I do anything, I am retaking the ACT sometime in September to better my score.

I'm stuck between 3 schools right now, and I am stuck on which one.  I will more than likely visit two of these schools sometime during the semester.

But, hopefully it will be easier than it sounds. haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2008, 08:02:42 PM

Aargh. What a month its been. So, this time last month my grandmother went into the hospital to have one of her heart valves replaced. Seems simple enough, right? It should've been, but it wasn't. The operation was successful, but she's been in the hospital ever since. She was supposed to recover in a few days, and then be sent to get rehabilitation, and then ultimately sent home. Well, to make a long story short she never made it that far. She's had complication after complication, including liver disease and encephalitis. For awhile we thought she might still pull through, but over the past month she's gotten progressively worse. The liver disease and encephalitis (fluid on the brain) have taken their toll. Within the past week she's basically become a vegetable. She's no longer able to speak, probably doesn't recognize anyone, is so yellow she's almost green (from the liver disease)and basically just lays there staring into space, mouth agape. Last night she was transported by ambulance back to her home in West Virginia (she was here in MD in Johns Hopkins) to live out her final days. The doctors said she'd live till Saturday at best. Well, we just got a call that we'd better get up to West Virginia in a hurry because she probably won't make it to see tomorrow.

Yeah, what a month its been.   :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 26, 2008, 08:14:04 PM

Hope everything turns out for the best, Gary.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 26, 2008, 08:51:25 PM

This is pretty funny. :P

To open the news video, copy the link, open WMP, hit CTRL+U, and paste the link and hit enter.

Link: http://mfile.akamai.com/12932/wmv/vod.ibsys.com/2008/0826/17304140.200k.asx

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 26, 2008, 08:56:04 PM

Sorry to hear about that, Gary. You and your family will be in my thoughts. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 26, 2008, 09:02:13 PM

Thanks guys. Its really appreciated.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 27, 2008, 10:03:39 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 26, 2008, 08:56:04 PM

Sorry to hear about that, Gary. You and your family will be in my thoughts. :(

My Thoughts and prayers also go out to you Gary and your family  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 27, 2008, 12:11:34 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 26, 2008, 08:51:25 PM

This is pretty funny. :P

To open the news video, copy the link, open WMP, hit CTRL+U, and paste the link and hit enter.

Link: [url]http://mfile.akamai.com/12932/wmv/vod.ibsys.com/2008/0826/17304140.200k.asx[/url]

 :wacko: That's a horrible report, not what its about, just the way its put together :S

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 27, 2008, 01:15:56 PM

Diggy Dish!
http://www.animatedtvspots.com/diggy/diggy_video.php

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 27, 2008, 04:03:59 PM

I don't know why, but I've been feeling pretty upbeat about things in general lately. :yes:

I think I know what I want to do when I grow up... :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 27, 2008, 04:04:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 27, 2008, 04:03:59 PM

I think I know what I want to do when I grow up... :thinking:

And that would be...?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 27, 2008, 04:06:05 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 27, 2008, 04:04:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 27, 2008, 04:03:59 PM

I think I know what I want to do when I grow up... :thinking:

And that would be...?

Well, I'm 99.99999% sure that I want to own a business. Or better yet, own a business that owns lots of smaller businesses! Theres a word for it, but i can't remember off the top of my head. :thinking:

But I can only be successful if I start now! I'm going through a mid-life crisis already. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 27, 2008, 05:38:25 PM

I've had thoughts in my mind of business management.  But, I think if I were to make a career out of managing anything, it'd be some time of news job, like a news director, or GM or something :P. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 27, 2008, 08:59:12 PM

RCA XL 100 manufactured in May 1988!

(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6817/009jk5.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 27, 2008, 09:52:06 PM

Thanks are far less confusing when you don't reply sometimes. :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 27, 2008, 09:57:19 PM

Sorry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 28, 2008, 12:15:10 AM

so does anyone remember that incident that occurred at my work a couple of weeks ago?

well today at 1130 during class, i got a phone call (on my cell phone), and i was like...WTF? cause i've been getting all sorts of weird numbers calling me, so at 1200 (lunch) i call back, no answer - but there was an answering machine...apparently it was some detective.

i told a few of my friends and they were like, it was probably a wrong number, and i agreed.

well i went into work today, and my GM, Teresa asked me if I had gotten a phone call from an officer concerning the incident a couple of weeks ago,, i told her i got a call from a detective and she told me yeah, thats him...i then told her he called me at 1130 - she told me that she told him i was in class, regardless he still called   <_<.

so apparently they want me to look at a picture to try to identify him, dunno if it'll happen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 28, 2008, 09:48:18 AM

Allen just sent me this:
http://www.nbc.com/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/video/index.shtml#mea=273668

He made it on Conan! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 28, 2008, 10:57:59 AM

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/timechannel.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2008, 11:49:14 AM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 28, 2008, 10:57:59 AM

([url]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/wxmancanada/timechannel.png[/url])

Ingenious!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 28, 2008, 04:22:21 PM

Ha! There was one episode of The Simpsons many years ago that had "The Clock Channel". Kinda funny, and coincidental.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 28, 2008, 04:43:24 PM

"The Time Channel"

LOL

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2008, 10:50:03 PM

I took 2 multivitamins 5 minutes ago. I'm supposed to only take one. OMG i think I'm gonna die from a drug overdose

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 28, 2008, 10:51:48 PM

Take a look at this:
http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2008/aug/28/la-arizona-sheriff-provides-model-spending-plan/

I wouldn't want to go to jail there, but atleast they get the Weather Channel  :lol:

"The only TV channels inmates can watch are the Disney Channel and the Weather Channel. When asked why the Weather Channel, he replied, "So they will know how hot it's going to be while they are working on my chain gangs."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 29, 2008, 01:33:02 PM

That's how a jail should be run.   :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 29, 2008, 04:40:05 PM

Its true - you really do learn something new everyday. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2008, 08:04:07 PM

Well I got some bad news at 4:00 this evening....my grandmother is dead. We knew it was going to happen sometime this week, so its no real shock to anyone. She's finally out of her pain though, so we're glad of that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 29, 2008, 08:09:25 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2008, 08:04:07 PM

Well I got some bad news at 4:00 this evening....my grandmother is dead. We knew it was going to happen sometime this week, so its no real shock to anyone. She's finally out of her pain though, so we're glad of that.

Im so sorry for your loss :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 29, 2008, 08:12:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2008, 08:04:07 PM

Well I got some bad news at 4:00 this evening....my grandmother is dead. We knew it was going to happen sometime this week, so its no real shock to anyone. She's finally out of her pain though, so we're glad of that.

Sorry to hear that, Gary. My condolences to you and your family. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2008, 08:26:19 PM

Very sorry to hear about your loss, Gary. :( She is at a much better place to be after all the pain she had been through.

Sorry for my long absence here. I was vacationing at a beach called Spring Lake, NJ, in coastal Monmouth County. The weather was fantastic there, not a raindrop and low humidity. B) BTW, the hotel there had Cablevision and the IntelliStar, which I recorded several clips of. Anyone interested in them?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2008, 08:33:44 PM

Indeed she is Mike, indeed she is.  B)

Thank you all for your condolences.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 29, 2008, 08:57:19 PM

Very sorry to hear about your grandmother, Gary. :(

Glad to hear you had a good vacation, Mike. B) I am interested in IS clips. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2008, 10:19:10 PM

I am interested in seeing clips too!

Sorry Gary for your loss :( My condolences go out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 29, 2008, 10:43:53 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, Gary :(
I know what you are going through, as I've gone through it several times, and I hate it.  But it does make you feel a little better that the person is no longer in pain :). 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 01:48:42 PM

That sucks. :( :itsok:

I see that you have a birthday coming up. Any plans?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on August 30, 2008, 01:51:35 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 29, 2008, 08:04:07 PM

Well I got some bad news at 4:00 this evening....my grandmother is dead. We knew it was going to happen sometime this week, so its no real shock to anyone. She's finally out of her pain though, so we're glad of that.

Thats Sad news Gary im sorry to hear about your loss my heart goes out to you and your family  :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 30, 2008, 01:54:18 PM

And to add to that, my cat was put down last night. She was acting very sickly and disoriented in recent weeks so I knew this was coming. She was pretty old though (at least 17-18) as we've seen her since we moved to Bensalem in 1990. RIP :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2008, 02:00:13 PM

Your cat lived a pretty long life.  I hate loosing animals too.  I've gone through quite a few of those as well  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 02:20:01 PM

I love Cats. They're nice and independent. They're not like dogs who go to the bathroom everywhere in your house and attack people. Although this can apply to few cats too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2008, 02:26:57 PM

You know, I've heard EXACTLY the same words from Gil.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 02:36:46 PM

I have got to stop being too similiar to Gil. I'm scared.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 03:17:04 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 02:36:46 PM

I have got to stop being too similiar to Gil. I'm scared.  :cry:

Me too.  :cry:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2008, 02:26:57 PM

You know, I've heard EXACTLY the same words from Gil.

It's common knowledge. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 03:27:31 PM

The forum logged me out all of a sudden :huh: and i didn't select the "www"  in the address bar

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 03:30:46 PM

I hate the store-bought lemonade. It's always way too sweet. <_< :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 03:33:00 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

That's how people become diabetic. :D

I must be weird, cause I've never really liked sweet foods. :blink: :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 03:35:52 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 03:33:00 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

That's how people become diabetic. :D

I must be weird, cause I've never really liked sweet foods. :blink: :dunno:

Funny you should mention diabetes. It  is frequent in many members in my family.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2008, 03:52:51 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 02:20:01 PM

I love Cats. They're nice and independent. They're not like dogs who go to the bathroom everywhere in your house and attack people. Although this can apply to few cats too.

Excuse me?  I don't know whose dog that is, but I've never heard of dogs go to the bathroom EVERYWHERE in your house AND ATTACK PEOPLE.  That is very few.  Not EVERY dog does that.  My dog does neither.  It just depends on how you train them :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 03:57:50 PM

Personally, I like an animal that you don't even have to train. It just automatically does what it's supposed to, in the proper place. Plus cat crap doesn't smell half as bad as dog crap.

But then again, All animals are different, have different personalities, etc. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 04:27:42 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 30, 2008, 03:52:51 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 02:20:01 PM

I love Cats. They're nice and independent. They're not like dogs who go to the bathroom everywhere in your house and attack people. Although this can apply to few cats too.

Excuse me?  I don't know whose dog that is, but I've never heard of dogs go to the bathroom EVERYWHERE in your house AND ATTACK PEOPLE.  That is very few.  Not EVERY dog does that.  My dog does neither.  It just depends on how you train them :rolleyes:

Virtually allmy neighbors who have pets, have dogs. And I have been bitten by dogs before..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 30, 2008, 04:43:25 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 02:36:46 PM

I have got to stop being too similiar to Gil. I'm scared.  :cry:

How would that make you scared? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 04:44:15 PM

idk a lot of ppl think the two of us are annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2008, 04:45:00 PM

Well, then your neighbor's either don't train the dog right, or they just don't like you :P. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 04:52:21 PM

I guess the 2nd option makes sense :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 30, 2008, 05:15:40 PM

OMG, the entire west coast is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning!

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8456/usci4.png)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 05:17:51 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

They are under a tornado watch. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 30, 2008, 05:18:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

Hurricane watches and warnings. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:18:38 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 30, 2008, 05:18:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

Hurricane watches and warnings. :yes:

There's a Hurricane? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 30, 2008, 05:19:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

Trpoical Storm Watch/Warning or Hurricane Watch

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 30, 2008, 05:19:20 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:18:38 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 30, 2008, 05:18:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

Hurricane watches and warnings. :yes:

There's a Hurricane? :blink:

Are you serious? Turn on TWC for a minute and you'll see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 05:19:36 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:18:38 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 30, 2008, 05:18:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 05:16:51 PM

What's with all the red in the southeast :huh:

Hurricane watches and warnings. :yes:

There's a Hurricane? :blink:

No, it's just a dream. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 06:02:12 PM

I haven't even turned on TWC in about a week. It's just not worth watching anymore.  :itsok: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 06:30:21 PM

Who is that in your avatar and sig, Gil?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 06:35:14 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

Wow, that's really bad. :no: ESPECIALLY if you have a family history of diabetes. :nono:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 06:38:17 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 06:35:14 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

Wow, that's really bad. :no: ESPECIALLY if you have a family history of diabetes. :nono:

Yes my mom and grandmom has it. Sugar doesn't just give you diabetes, obesity and not exercising can cause diabetes too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 07:27:25 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 06:30:21 PM

Who is that in your avatar and sig, Gil?

It's a scene-clip of the movie "It's a mad mad mad mad world" (1963).

Hands down, the FUNNIEST movie EVER made. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 07:27:58 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 06:38:17 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 06:35:14 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

Wow, that's really bad. :no: ESPECIALLY if you have a family history of diabetes. :nono:

Yes my mom and grandmom has it. Sugar doesn't just give you diabetes, obesity and not exercising can cause diabetes too

I'm very well aware of that. But with eating habits like that, you may end up like them sooner than you think. :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 07:28:43 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 07:27:58 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 06:38:17 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 06:35:14 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 03:31:24 PM

I love sweet lemonade. I like sugary drinks only.

Wow, that's really bad. :no: ESPECIALLY if you have a family history of diabetes. :nono:

Yes my mom and grandmom has it. Sugar doesn't just give you diabetes, obesity and not exercising can cause diabetes too

I'm very well aware of that. But with eating habits like that, you may end up like them sooner than you think. :doh2:

It's true. It happened to my dad. Now he's useless. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 08:27:45 PM

I could care less if i got diabetes. I have been to the hospital more times than I can count.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 30, 2008, 08:42:58 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 30, 2008, 08:27:45 PM

I could care less if i got diabetes. I have been to the hospital more times than I can count.

But why screwup your life even more?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2008, 08:47:26 PM

I'd rather not share that information in public...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 09:58:24 PM

Does VapoRub ever expire? I have some with a stamp that reads "Jun 98". :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2008, 10:16:08 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 09:58:24 PM

Does VapoRub ever expire? I have some with a stamp that reads "Jun 98". :blink:

That would be VERY expired. It is probably gangrenous by now.   :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 30, 2008, 11:15:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2008, 10:16:08 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 09:58:24 PM

Does VapoRub ever expire? I have some with a stamp that reads "Jun 98". :blink:

That would be VERY expired. It is probably gangrenous by now.   :blink:

I typed that word into google, and it still doesn't make sense. :dunno:

It still works though, and I'm not dead yet, so... :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2008, 11:42:33 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 11:15:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on August 30, 2008, 10:16:08 PM

Quote from: Gil on August 30, 2008, 09:58:24 PM

Does VapoRub ever expire? I have some with a stamp that reads "Jun 98". :blink:

That would be VERY expired. It is probably gangrenous by now.   :blink:

I typed that word into google, and it still doesn't make sense. :dunno:

It still works though, and I'm not dead yet, so... :blink:

Check definition 2 on this page:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gangrenous (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gangrenous)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 31, 2008, 05:18:26 PM

So is TWC in storm alert or anything special?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 31, 2008, 05:23:32 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on August 31, 2008, 05:18:26 PM

So is TWC in storm alert or anything special?

Nope not yet

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2008, 06:45:34 PM

This September looks like it's gonna be a warm one. It's supposed to be in the 90s for my area throughout next week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 31, 2008, 10:27:01 PM

Ouch. I was just running up the steps and stubbed my toe.  :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2008, 10:28:20 PM

Is anyone else having issues where their recently uploaded videos on youtube do not appear on their channel?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 31, 2008, 10:29:46 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 31, 2008, 10:28:20 PM

Is anyone else having issues where their recently uploaded videos on youtube do not appear on their channel?

I posted a bulletin about that it must be a YT bug.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on August 31, 2008, 10:33:21 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 31, 2008, 10:27:01 PM

Ouch. I was just running up the steps and stubbed my toe.  :doh2:

That really hurts when that happened to me once

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 31, 2008, 10:39:31 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on August 31, 2008, 10:28:20 PM

Is anyone else having issues where their recently uploaded videos on youtube do not appear on their channel?

That happened with me today. After a few hours though, they finally appeared. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 31, 2008, 10:41:52 PM

Mine was uploaded 4 hours ago and it's still not appearing! Must be a glitch :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on August 31, 2008, 11:24:31 PM

Has anyone heard of, or know anyone who takes online schooling, as opposed to public or private schools?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 31, 2008, 11:59:46 PM

Woah, I just got 12 comments to my YouTube videos within less than eight hours! That's gotta be a record.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 01, 2008, 04:36:48 PM

According to Mike Seidel, there was a tornado spotted in my area today! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 01, 2008, 06:02:24 PM

Quote from: Stephen on September 01, 2008, 04:36:48 PM

According to Mike Seidel, there was a tornado spotted in my area today! :o

Yeah, I saw the warning for that. I assumed that you of all people would be all over it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 01, 2008, 10:56:01 PM

Streaming some live coverage on KSMI Studios... Will be live all night.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ksmi-studios

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Concentric Eyewall on September 02, 2008, 01:49:20 PM

Gary, I'm sorry for your loss :(.  That happened to my grandfather.  Had a heart operation.  Was supposed to go as planned, but everything went downhill from there.  Lungs collapsed, kidney failure, dangerous blood pressure, then he died after a month in the hospital.  Eerily similar..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on September 02, 2008, 03:37:32 PM

Looks like birthdays are coming up from members here @ this forum:

Upcoming Birthdays: NGAWX (28) celebrating Tomorrow, lfmusiclover (23) celebrating on Thursday, TV Shows Fan (17) celebrating on Thursday, iPod (doesn't mentioned his age) celebrating on Saturday

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 02, 2008, 03:44:03 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 02, 2008, 03:37:32 PM

Looks like birthdays are coming up from members here @ this forum:

Upcoming Birthdays: NGAWX (28) celebrating Tomorrow, lfmusiclover (23) celebrating on Thursday, TV Shows Fan (17) celebrating on Thursday, iPod (doesn't mentioned his age) celebrating on Saturday

Thank you for that crucial information, Roland. I'm sure we can all read the calendar for ourselves. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 02, 2008, 05:24:40 PM

Well, this morning was a wild weather morning, that's for sure. A couple of minutes before I headed to school this morning, our area was issued a Tornado Warning, due to a tornadic thunderstorm heading towards us from the Gulf (possibly from Gustav's remnants). The area where I live was actually in the path from this storm, which rarely happens. Then, a few minutes after I got on the bus, we got a torrential downpour, and the wind blew like crazy. :wacko: I heard on the bus radio (not the music radio, but the radio that the drivers use to contact with) that several drivers reported funnel clouds throughout the area. Once I got to school, I saw what was very likely the tornadic part of the thunderstorm, I saw what looked like a wall cloud. I didn't see any funnel though, but since it wasn't really close (it was only close enough to see it) it could've very well been rain wrapped. In any case though, this would be my first time ever seeing anything close to a tornado in person. :dance:

And to top all that off, about 30 minutes before my 1st period class ended, we had to take cover in the hallway due to another Tornado Warning. We sat out there for approximately 2 hours, and we missed the 2nd and 3rd period classes because of that.

Well, I guess that concludes my story of the day... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on September 02, 2008, 05:33:22 PM

Quote from: Stephen on September 02, 2008, 05:24:40 PM

I heard on the bus radio (not the music radio, but the radio that the drivers use to contact with)

Never heard of "Bus Radio"

Quote from: Stephen on September 02, 2008, 05:24:40 PM

and we missed the 2nd and 3rd period classes because of that.

Hope you had fun missing those classes :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 02, 2008, 06:34:09 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 02, 2008, 05:33:22 PM

Quote from: Stephen on September 02, 2008, 05:24:40 PM

I heard on the bus radio (not the music radio, but the radio that the drivers use to contact with)

Never heard of "Bus Radio"

You are an idiot.

I remember my first near-tornado experience. It definitely gets the heart pumpin'! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 02, 2008, 08:04:14 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 02, 2008, 05:33:22 PM

Never heard of "Bus Radio"

Um, the radio bus drivers use to chat with. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on September 02, 2008, 08:42:38 PM

Is it like this?:

www.busradio.com (http://www.busradio.com)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 02, 2008, 08:50:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 02, 2008, 06:34:09 PM

You are an idiot.

  :dance:

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 02, 2008, 08:04:14 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 02, 2008, 05:33:22 PM

Never heard of "Bus Radio"

Um, the radio bus drivers use to chat with. ;)

(http://www.vonslatt.com/images/bus/intdash.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 02, 2008, 08:53:50 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 02, 2008, 08:42:38 PM

Is it like this?:

[/url]www.busradio.com[/url]

  :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2008, 09:03:24 PM

Chris121 is from Chile?!
http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCFanChris

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 02, 2008, 09:10:50 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 02, 2008, 09:03:24 PM

Chris121 is from Chile?!
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCFanChris[/url]

I have no idea. One time he says he's from Richmond, VA, another time he's in Tampa, FL, and next time you know he's in Lalaland.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2008, 09:15:42 PM

I wonder how old he is. Any guesses?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 02, 2008, 09:15:58 PM

Can't be any older than like 10-12.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 02, 2008, 09:16:19 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 02, 2008, 09:15:42 PM

I wonder how old he is. Any guesses?

Maybe 4?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2008, 09:18:55 PM

He's starting to scare me a lot. He views my twcclassics profile 4-5 times a day daily :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 03, 2008, 03:56:40 PM

Maybe it's time for him to "kick off". :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 03:56:40 PM

Maybe it's time for him to "kick off". :happy:

Tyler keeps saying he's close to doing it.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 03, 2008, 04:37:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 03:56:40 PM

Maybe it's time for him to "kick off". :happy:

Tyler keeps saying he's close to doing it.  :unsure:

What about you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:45:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 04:37:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 03:56:40 PM

Maybe it's time for him to "kick off". :happy:

Tyler keeps saying he's close to doing it.  :unsure:

What about you?

Yes, me too. I have an excuse though..well, let's just say you guys know how I am when it comes to banning people!  :P :biggrin:

But when the time is right, he'll be gone. He just hasn't quite done anything yet to make me angry enough.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 03, 2008, 05:21:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:45:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 04:37:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 03:56:40 PM

Maybe it's time for him to "kick off". :happy:

Tyler keeps saying he's close to doing it.  :unsure:

What about you?

Yes, me too. I have an excuse though..well, let's just say you guys know how I am when it comes to banning people!  :P :biggrin:

But when the time is right, he'll be gone. He just hasn't quite done anything yet to make me angry enough.

I'm on the same terms, Gary.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 03, 2008, 05:23:55 PM

Does anyone know the song playing in the background? I can't hear it over the applause.

http://www.nbc.com/Late_Night_with_Conan_O'Brien/video/index.shtml#mea=273668

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 05:32:46 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 03, 2008, 05:21:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:45:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 04:37:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 03, 2008, 04:25:47 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 03, 2008, 03:56:40 PM

Maybe it's time for him to "kick off". :happy:

Tyler keeps saying he's close to doing it.  :unsure:

What about you?

Yes, me too. I have an excuse though..well, let's just say you guys know how I am when it comes to banning people!  :P :biggrin:

But when the time is right, he'll be gone. He just hasn't quite done anything yet to make me angry enough.

I'm on the same terms, Gary.

Hehe, we have so much in common.  :rofl:

Kyle, it sounds like Trammell, but you can only hear about a second of the music before the laughter and applause overtake it.  :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 03, 2008, 06:15:33 PM

I thought the same Gary, I just didnt want to say I thought it was Trammell, I didnt want to place that in peoples mind when they were trying to figure out who it was.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 03, 2008, 06:22:56 PM

It doesn't sound like Trammell to me.

I might search the July list to check, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 03, 2008, 07:03:07 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 03, 2008, 06:22:56 PM

It doesn't sound like Trammell to me.

I might search the July list to check, though.

We dont really know when this was from though...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 03, 2008, 07:22:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 03, 2008, 07:03:07 PM

We dont really know when this was from though...

Well, it's either June or July, since it has the LDL update, and it was posted 7/7.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 03, 2008, 08:00:20 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 03, 2008, 07:22:46 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 03, 2008, 07:03:07 PM

We dont really know when this was from though...

Well, it's either June or July, since it has the LDL update, and it was posted 7/7.

It actually had the July 1st LDL update... So it has to be from sometime between July 1 and July 7.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 03, 2008, 08:35:58 PM

My car broke down today :(  I am not too happy at all about that, because that just screws my WHOLE schedule up  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 05, 2008, 11:51:52 PM

Right now TWC's forecast for tomorrow night at Philadelphia Int'l says "Cloudy and blustery with rain ending" with a low of 72º. Isn't blustery a term used when it's cold outside?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 06, 2008, 12:03:02 AM

No, blustery is windy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 06, 2008, 12:04:51 AM

Generally, you associate blustery with a cold wind. But the term can be used universally.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 06, 2008, 10:19:27 AM

I had a dream last night...Stephanie Abrams was at my house. :huh: :ermm: :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 06, 2008, 11:10:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on September 06, 2008, 10:19:27 AM

I had a dream last night...Stephanie Abrams was at my house. :huh: :ermm: :faint:

Whoa. :faint:


That's like me sorting and looking for my games in a dream, and I found an IntelliSTAR Unit.  :doh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2008, 11:25:40 AM

The WinTV application is a complete joke :rolleyes: It keeps loading without any sound, I'm gonna consider installing Media Center in my PC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 06, 2008, 11:27:21 AM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 06, 2008, 11:25:40 AM

The WinTV application is a complete joke :rolleyes: It keeps loading without any sound, I'm gonna consider installing Media Center in my PC.

You think you have problems. :o
I recorded something on my Tuner, and out came no audio. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2008, 11:33:50 AM

Yeah but u have a WAY BETTER TUNER than me. Yours is capable of receiving high quality s-video connections and HDTV. Plus it's not crash prone like mine. But, your Pinnacle application takes a while to load. For me it only took 1 minute to install the application.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 06, 2008, 11:38:35 AM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 06, 2008, 11:33:50 AM

Yeah but u have a WAY BETTER TUNER than me. Yours is capable of receiving high quality s-video connections and HDTV. Plus it's not crash prone like mine. But, your Pinnacle application takes a while to load. For me it only took 1 minute to install the application.

Than that explains why I have the signiture I have. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2008, 11:39:57 AM

Your "signiture" eh? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 06, 2008, 12:28:11 PM

has anyone out of pure bordem played with the music cuts from the openers, AKA sped up the speed?

since i'm too lazy, here are some cuts, place them into windows media player and use the "fast" option, hahaha the music still sounds amazing, even at a fast rate.

on EE - the "coming up" voice (when playing fast) is alexandra
on DP - the "blah blah blah" (when playing fast) is actually jennifer lopez saying "soft ball size hail..."
on WC - that noise at the beginning is my dog barking. oops.

:P....can't you tell i'm bored?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 06, 2008, 12:30:04 PM

haha. sorry here is the WC one..

remember you've gotta change the speed..

they actually sound kinda cool when going slow too, especially pm edition (towards the end) & a&b

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 06, 2008, 06:41:28 PM

OMG, I'm under a Tornado Warning and am in the potential tornado's track!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2008, 07:16:02 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 06, 2008, 06:41:28 PM

OMG, I'm under a Tornado Warning and am in the potential tornado's track!!!

NO WAY!!!! Stay safe!! I wish i was in a tornado warning! Rarely happens.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 06, 2008, 07:22:28 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 06, 2008, 06:41:28 PM

OMG, I'm under a Tornado Warning and am in the potential tornado's track!!!

That happened to me the other day, oddly enough, with another tropical system (Gustav). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 06, 2008, 08:15:53 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 06, 2008, 06:41:28 PM

OMG, I'm under a Tornado Warning and am in the potential tornado's track!!!

Lucky. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 07, 2008, 10:31:26 AM

LOL! I just saw a commercial on TV that says High-Fructose Corn Syrup is good and beneficial. What's more, is that it's sponsored by "Corn Refiners Association". What a load of :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 07, 2008, 10:57:53 AM

Quote from: Gil on September 07, 2008, 10:31:26 AM

LOL! I just saw a commercial on TV that says High-Fructose Corn Syrup is good and beneficial. What's more, is that it's sponsored by "Corn Refiners Association". What a load of :censored:

Is it the ad that has the play where there's a girl dressed up as a veggie, and a boy dressed up as HFCS with corn syrup dripping off the costume?

I found that commercial I saw to be F :censored:  annoying. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 07, 2008, 07:37:32 PM

My car blew a head gasket last Thursday, we got an estimate, and it would cost me 700 dollars to fix it.  Got a call today from the guy, and he said SOMETHING ELSE could be wrong.  I'm NOT about to pay more money to fix it.  I'm about ready to junk it and get a new car.

On the heals of that, I get my hours cut at work, wtf?  haha..oh well.  that's life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 07, 2008, 09:02:40 PM

Speaking of cars, my Toyota just reached 100,000 miles! :o That makes it seem so old, though that mileage is still rather low for its age.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2008, 09:37:21 PM

Huh the most watched video in my youtube account is this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpcm6OgJT8

It has the opening/theme from All That in 1998. It has over 8,000 views. T_T

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 07, 2008, 09:45:51 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 07, 2008, 09:37:21 PM

Huh the most watched video in my youtube account is this one:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpcm6OgJT8[/url]

It has the opening/theme from All That in 1998. It has over 8,000 views. T_T

I'm not surprised. Alot of people liked that show (myself included).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2008, 10:41:38 PM

Is anyone having trouble with YouTube right now? I get this error when I try to access almost anything:

Quote

      This functionality is not available right now. Please try again later.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 08, 2008, 10:57:37 PM

"YouTube will be undergoing scheduled maintenance, starting around 7:00 pm PDT."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2008, 04:47:56 PM

Whoa! My post count in TWCClassics dropped by nearly 2000 posts! AWESOME XD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 09, 2008, 04:48:57 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 09, 2008, 04:47:56 PM

Whoa! My post count in TWCClassics dropped by nearly 2000 posts! AWESOME XD

Matt must've done some housecleaning. Unless you asked him to reduce your post count...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2008, 04:50:54 PM

I did ask him too. Because nearly 3/4 of all my posts are in the Game Room and Weatherstar support forums :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 09, 2008, 04:51:56 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 09, 2008, 04:50:54 PM

I did ask him too. Because nearly 3/4 of all my posts are in the Game Room and Weatherstar support forums :rolleyes:

Then why did you post it like it was something unexpected?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2008, 04:52:49 PM

Because Matt doesn't come online at TWCC that often. I didn't know he'd do it right away...he usually messages me back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 09, 2008, 06:30:45 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 09, 2008, 04:52:49 PM

Because Matt doesn't come online at TWCC that often. I didn't know he'd do it right away...he usually messages me back.

He usually responds to me within a few hours, and we message on a weekly basis...  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 09, 2008, 06:32:33 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 09, 2008, 06:30:45 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 09, 2008, 04:52:49 PM

Because Matt doesn't come online at TWCC that often. I didn't know he'd do it right away...he usually messages me back.

He usually responds to me within a few hours, and we message on a weekly basis...  :wacko:

I get a response back from him at the last time he logged in. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 09, 2008, 08:21:58 PM

Is ReyDDD around here? I see he is from the Grand Rapids area, or I think he is as he has posted videos from the WZZM 13 On Target Weather Network... It seems his YT account has been suspended as well..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on September 09, 2008, 08:24:56 PM

Quote from: wxmancanada on September 09, 2008, 08:21:58 PM

Is ReyDDD around here? I see he is from the Grand Rapids area, or I think he is as he has posted videos from the WZZM 13 On Target Weather Network... It seems his YT account has been suspended as well..

To quote my self... and to add to what I said... I remember who he is:

Look at this video:
http://www.livevideo.com/video/10E8B0191195475D91E458B53EDE91BF/fox5-24-7-weather-service.aspx

Look in the top left, do we remember him now? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 09, 2008, 08:55:09 PM

ReyDDD is that youwilldietomorrow thief.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 11, 2008, 08:39:42 PM

I've noticed that TV/Commercials have been really racist against blacks, on a subconscious level. Makes ya think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on September 12, 2008, 08:15:04 PM

The tornado threat is mostly over for my area, thank God.    :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 14, 2008, 11:39:51 PM

so its been quite an interesting week...between work, school, and what little i have of my free time aka life.  :P

so at the beginning of this past week, Monday, i was in 6th period - ap music theory, i get a text from my coworker, and friend, kim saying she was fired...she wouldn't tell me why though, so later i text kim's bf - john (i happen to hook 'em up) and he was like "yeah kim told me, so i'm quitting) so i was like ha ok.

so kim was a cashier, and john was a cook - 2 down right?

yeah not really, so monday i worked from 5-CL i walked in not wanting to discuss what happened to kim and john, so that day ended on a sour note, tuesday and wednesday i was off

i returned thursday to notice that more of our crew members were now gone...Kendra who was a cashier, quit because she was given an ultimatum - she couldn't go into work cause she had a doctors appt, so she ended up quitting...LeCour, also a cashier, who was our shift leader as well...ended up getting fired for stealing $20 bucks outta the safe, and Jake, our manager was moved to another location.

we also have a new location opening next month not too far from where we are, and rumor has it that the new location might be putting us out of business.

AHHHH. and thats just my work life...hahaa

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on September 15, 2008, 04:19:44 PM

The Front Porch will be replaced by The Pot Belly Stove in 6 days

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2008, 04:32:03 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:19:44 PM

The Front Porch will be replaced by The Pot Belly Stove in 6 days

Thank you for announcing.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

Don't worry Roland, I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp on the first day of fall!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Which means you have to lock TFP @ 11:59 PM on the last day of summer?

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2008, 04:59:28 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Which means you have to lock TFP @ 11:59 PM on the last day of summer?

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Oh my god. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 15, 2008, 05:08:11 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

http://www.classicgameshows.com/other/failmontage3.jpg

/gonna try it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2008, 05:10:59 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 15, 2008, 05:08:11 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

[url]http://www.classicgameshows.com/other/failmontage3.jpg[/url] ([url]http://www.classicgameshows.com/other/failmontage3.jpg[/url])

/gonna try it

(https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/lgh%20%2821%29.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 05:30:40 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 15, 2008, 05:08:11 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

[url]http://www.classicgameshows.com/other/failmontage3.jpg[/url]

/gonna try it

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 15, 2008, 05:53:01 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Which means you have to lock TFP @ 11:59 PM on the last day of summer?

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

You are sick.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 15, 2008, 06:43:05 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 15, 2008, 05:08:11 PM

Quote from: Roland on September 15, 2008, 04:55:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 15, 2008, 04:40:29 PM

I'll unlock the PBS at 12AM sharp

I thought you meant the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

[url]http://www.classicgameshows.com/other/failmontage3.jpg[/url]

/gonna try it

That is beyond the definition of funny lol :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2::rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 15, 2008, 08:23:31 PM

Is YT down for anyone right now? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 15, 2008, 08:24:45 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 15, 2008, 08:23:31 PM

Is YT down for anyone right now? :dunno:

Working fine for me in IE.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 15, 2008, 08:27:11 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 15, 2008, 08:23:31 PM

Is YT down for anyone right now? :dunno:

It was down a minute ago, but now it's back up. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 16, 2008, 04:55:18 PM

Hmm... I wonder if some upgrade was sent to my cable box. I noticed that when I start my cable box, it now starts at the channel I last watched before I turned the box off, instead of always starting on channel 8. This is odd. I never changed the settings, nor did I know this feature was available before. :unsure:

Anyone else had this happen to their box?
 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 16, 2008, 05:09:36 PM

Comcast has done this in other areas as well. Seems they're shifting away from pushing the CN8 brand since the network was reformatted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 16, 2008, 05:12:01 PM

Odd. I wouldn't think they would even send such an update to their older boxes, such as the Scientific Atlanta ones that my headend in Audubon has.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 16, 2008, 05:13:30 PM

I have a Scientific Atlanta cable box as well, and it does have the option to change the power on channel. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 16, 2008, 05:22:57 PM

Does anyone (Comcast customers) think the "OnDemand" button on the remote is incredibly annoying? I'm always accidentally pressing it. Plus it's useless, since not only does everyone know it's on Channel 1, but I never use it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2008, 07:46:26 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 16, 2008, 04:55:18 PM

Hmm... I wonder if some upgrade was sent to my cable box. I noticed that when I start my cable box, it now starts at the channel I last watched before I turned the box off, instead of always starting on channel 8. This is odd. I never changed the settings, nor did I know this feature was available before. :unsure:

Anyone else had this happen to their box?

My box has been that way since digital came out in the 90's. Had no idea they could program the box to tune to a certain channel upon powering on.

LOL Gil, I've actually pressed that button accidentally more times than I can count. I do indeed find it quite annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 16, 2008, 08:23:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on September 16, 2008, 05:22:57 PM

Does anyone (Comcast customers) think the "OnDemand" button on the remote is incredibly annoying? I'm always accidentally pressing it. Plus it's useless, since not only does everyone know it's on Channel 1, but I never use it.

Channel 1? Here its channel 199 (at least when I press that button). :unsure:

But I don't find the button annoying at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2008, 10:28:22 PM

RANDOM

Tina Fay and Sara Palin resemble each other...a lot  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2008, 11:06:01 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2008, 10:28:22 PM

RANDOM

Tina Fay and Sara Palin resemble each other...a lot  :thinking:

Yeah that's all they've been talking about on TV. I heard today that Palin says she dressed up as Tina Fey for Halloween one year. How ironic is that!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 16, 2008, 11:41:06 PM

So I'm thinking of ordering some USGS topo maps to hang up on my wall here at school as opposed to posters.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2008, 11:43:26 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 16, 2008, 11:41:06 PM

So I'm thinking of ordering some USGS topo maps to hang up on my wall here at school as opposed to posters.

Its your room. You should hang whatever makes you happy.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2008, 03:44:19 PM

You can hang posters in a dorm room? I thought people share dorm rooms in your college?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2008, 03:46:34 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 18, 2008, 03:44:19 PM

You can hang posters in a dorm room? I thought people share dorm rooms in your college?

Yes, and they do. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2008, 04:18:32 PM

Hey Billy you go to Millersville University right?

In my high school, they're giving out seniors applications to those going to Millersville University. I saw a BIG poster hanging in the principal's office about it. Must be a popular college.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 18, 2008, 08:29:23 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 18, 2008, 04:18:32 PM

Hey Billy you go to Millersville University right?

In my high school, they're giving out seniors applications to those going to Millersville University. I saw a BIG poster hanging in the principal's office about it. Must be a popular college.

Yes. I know a fair amount of people come here from the greater Philadelphia area, and some from New Jersey, but don't know of anyone coming from as far as Atlantic City.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2008, 08:32:52 PM

I heard Millersville is a good college to go to. Some people tell me they might go there. I live about 60-90 minutes or so from there so it's not someplace where I'd go to and come back everyday. I'll likely start out at community college though, such as Bucks County one in Central Bucks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2008, 08:34:15 PM

I'll probably go to Richard Stockton College and drive to/back from there everyday. Then i'll go to a major college which is yet to be decided.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on September 18, 2008, 08:34:43 PM

I wish I could go to college.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2008, 08:35:48 PM

Quote from: NicoleWasHere on September 18, 2008, 08:34:43 PM

I wish I could go to college.  :(

Is it too expensive for you? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on September 18, 2008, 08:37:54 PM

I made a lot of mistakes when it came to school, I never finished.  I still don't have my GED yet.  I'm obviously not a good example for anybody.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 18, 2008, 10:24:19 PM

I learned Linux! WOO! :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2008, 03:50:21 PM

Same here. People keep asking me where to find the XL icons <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 20, 2008, 05:10:42 PM

One of the reasons why i closed my YouTube account. I opened up 2 new ones several months ago, but haven't uploaded any videos. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 05:44:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Interesting. The same guy PM'd me. I ignored it, and have never heard form him again.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 06:18:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 05:44:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Interesting. The same guy PM'd me. I ignored it, and have never heard form him again.  :yes:

He keeps on thinking I'm stupid.

Like he never disclaims until I reind him.

He says: "OK. You really know your stuff."


Also, shoud I remove his friend satus?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 06:19:42 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 06:18:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 05:44:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Interesting. The same guy PM'd me. I ignored it, and have never heard form him again.  :yes:

He keeps on thinking I'm stupid.

Like he never disclaims until I reind him.

He says: "OK. You really know you're stuff."


Also, shoud I remove his friend satus?

I would. And I wouldn't even bother to read his PM's. Trash 'em. Ignore 'em.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 06:21:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 06:19:42 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 06:18:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 05:44:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Done. :thumbsup:

If he asks me PMs to why I unsubscribed and removed his friend status, then I will block.

But I will keep him in my subscriptions until further notic.
Interesting. The same guy PM'd me. I ignored it, and have never heard form him again.  :yes:

He keeps on thinking I'm stupid.

Like he never disclaims until I reind him.

He says: "OK. You really know you're stuff."


Also, shoud I remove his friend satus?

I would. And I wouldn't even bother to read his PM's. Trash 'em. Ignore 'em.

I removed his friend status, unsubscribed to him, and I will block him if he PMs me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 20, 2008, 06:37:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

OMG, I'm so sorry. That's partly my fault Mike. He asked who gave me some of my modified XL icons, and I said you did. I didn't actually think he'd bug you about it. :itsok:

I too have been getting TONS of PMs from people about my emulations. I think my record was 22 PMs in 7 hours last week. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 06:43:38 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 20, 2008, 06:37:07 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

OMG, I'm so sorry. That's partly my fault Mike. He asked who gave me some of my modified XL icons, and I said you did. I didn't actually think he'd bug you about it. :itsok:

I too have been getting TONS of PMs from people about my emulations. I think my record was 22 PMs in 7 hours last week. :wacko:

Luckily I don't do requests. :D

If I did, I would be dead now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 20, 2008, 06:45:25 PM

Guess I'm fortunate.  No request for things, no one steals any of my videos (even my game show ones).  Guess I'm a boring person....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 06:56:17 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 20, 2008, 06:45:25 PM

Guess I'm fortunate.  No request for things, no one steals any of my videos (even my game show ones).  Guess I'm a boring person....

Well, at least you don't have WeatherSTAR 4000 Emulator Videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2008, 07:04:08 PM

Yes he does have emulator clips

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 07:10:22 PM

Quote from: SlingBox on September 20, 2008, 07:04:08 PM

Yes he does have emulator clips

What? Only Two? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 11:24:45 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 06:21:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 06:19:42 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 06:18:48 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 05:44:13 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 20, 2008, 03:31:20 PM

Man, having a YouTube account can be frustrating sometimes. Lately I've been getting a lot of PMs from people asking me for specific icons that I use in my emulator and what Derek uses on his XL emulators, and where I can get songs used on Weatherscan when the videos say they are unavailable. This one user, TWCfan68, repeatedly asks me for an icon if I don't answer his PM within a day. Apparently people don't know that I am not available 24/7 to give people icons. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/getlost.gif)

Done. :thumbsup:

If he asks me PMs to why I unsubscribed and removed his friend status, then I will block.

But I will keep him in my subscriptions until further notic.
Interesting. The same guy PM'd me. I ignored it, and have never heard form him again.  :yes:

He keeps on thinking I'm stupid.

Like he never disclaims until I reind him.

He says: "OK. You really know you're stuff."


Also, shoud I remove his friend satus?

I would. And I wouldn't even bother to read his PM's. Trash 'em. Ignore 'em.

I removed his friend status, unsubscribed to him, and I will block him if he PMs me.

He's now seng me PMs. :rolleyes:

But he says:

Quote

I guess you didn't like my videos.

It's okay, they're pretty crappy if you ask me.. I'm probably going to close my account anyway.

And at a backup account:

Quote

Heh, I like your random video on Pokémon Gold. And by the way, I'm the twcfan68..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 11:36:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Too bad. :faint:

I just happened to be in my messages at the time, and they suddenly opened up.

But I din't reply back, nor will I. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 11:39:18 PM

Now he's at Taiganet. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:50:27 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:36:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Too bad. :faint:

I just happened to be in my messages at the time, and they suddenly opened up.

But I din't reply back, nor will I. B)

By ignore them I mean don't read or reply. Simply delete.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 11:53:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:50:27 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:36:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Too bad. :faint:

I just happened to be in my messages at the time, and they suddenly opened up.

But I din't reply back, nor will I. B)

By ignore them I mean don't read or reply. Simply delete.

OK.


Well hope he doesn't bug us at Taiganet (http://www.taiganet.com/forum/index.php?act=Profile&MID=799). :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:55:14 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:53:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:50:27 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:36:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Too bad. :faint:

I just happened to be in my messages at the time, and they suddenly opened up.

But I din't reply back, nor will I. B)

By ignore them I mean don't read or reply. Simply delete.

OK.


Well hope he doesn't bug us at Taiganet ([url]http://www.taiganet.com/forum/index.php?act=Profile&MID=799[/url]). :club:

I wouldn't worry about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2008, 11:56:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:55:14 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:53:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:50:27 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:36:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Too bad. :faint:

I just happened to be in my messages at the time, and they suddenly opened up.

But I din't reply back, nor will I. B)

By ignore them I mean don't read or reply. Simply delete.

OK.


Well hope he doesn't bug us at Taiganet ([url]http://www.taiganet.com/forum/index.php?act=Profile&MID=799[/url]). :club:

I wouldn't worry about it.

Good point.

But he may be one of those who would ask this:

Quote

Where do I download?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 21, 2008, 12:02:55 AM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:56:27 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:55:14 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:53:45 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:50:27 PM

Quote from: chris121 on September 20, 2008, 11:36:32 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 20, 2008, 11:28:25 PM

Ignore them.

Too bad. :faint:

I just happened to be in my messages at the time, and they suddenly opened up.

But I din't reply back, nor will I. B)

By ignore them I mean don't read or reply. Simply delete.

OK.


Well hope he doesn't bug us at Taiganet ([url]http://www.taiganet.com/forum/index.php?act=Profile&MID=799[/url]). :club:

I wouldn't worry about it.

Good point.

But he may be one of those who would ask this:

Quote

Where do I download?

I wouldn't worry about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 21, 2008, 11:28:55 AM

It looks like our friend lightningbolt999 took a video from us. :( :thumbdown:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5TU7FptyMI

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2008, 11:35:10 AM

Quote from: chris121 on September 21, 2008, 11:28:55 AM

It looks like our friend lightningbolt999 took a video from us. :( :thumbdown:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5TU7FptyMI[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5TU7FptyMI[/url])

He said he is going to remove it on the comments.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 21, 2008, 11:35:59 AM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2008, 11:35:10 AM

Quote from: chris121 on September 21, 2008, 11:28:55 AM

It looks like our friend lightningbolt999 took a video from us. :( :thumbdown:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5TU7FptyMI[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5TU7FptyMI[/url])

He said he is going to remove it on the comments.

I got it. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on September 21, 2008, 04:46:04 PM

If you all don't like being asked where you get your emulator icons, either stop putting the clips up, or ignore those people.  Simple.  It's not worth closing YouTube accounts or getting pissed off over.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2008, 04:47:06 PM

Yesterday I just completed my six hours of behind-the-wheel training with an instructor, and I'm pretty sure I've done close to 50 hours if not over 50 of driving with my dad since I got my permit in January. Thus, I should be taking the road test and get my junior license pretty soon, probably within a few weeks. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: NicoleWasHere on September 21, 2008, 05:00:13 PM

I wish I knew how to drive.  -.-

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2008, 05:21:18 PM

How come when I view forums on my PC, the text has rough edges and is a bit more blurry, whereas on my Mac the text has much smoother edges making it easier to read? I use Firefox 3 in both my Mac and PC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on September 21, 2008, 06:28:55 PM

Simple - Macs are better than PC's. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 21, 2008, 06:32:35 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2008, 05:21:18 PM

How come when I view forums on my PC, the text has rough edges and is a bit more blurry, whereas on my Mac the text has much smoother edges making it easier to read? I use Firefox 3 in both my Mac and PC.

Mac OS X has completely different font rendering then Windows does. However, enabling ClearType on Windows will make a big difference in font smoothing quality (but it's still way different then OS X's). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 21, 2008, 07:03:50 PM

Quote from: Stephen on September 21, 2008, 06:32:35 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2008, 05:21:18 PM

How come when I view forums on my PC, the text has rough edges and is a bit more blurry, whereas on my Mac the text has much smoother edges making it easier to read? I use Firefox 3 in both my Mac and PC.

Mac OS X has completely different font rendering then Windows does. However, enabling ClearType on Windows will make a big difference in font smoothing quality (but it's still way different then OS X's). :yes:

Personally, I can't stand Mac OS X's font smoothing. ClearType is much easier on the eyes, IMO. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 21, 2008, 08:25:41 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2008, 07:03:50 PM

Quote from: Stephen on September 21, 2008, 06:32:35 PM

Quote from: MikeM2010 on September 21, 2008, 05:21:18 PM

How come when I view forums on my PC, the text has rough edges and is a bit more blurry, whereas on my Mac the text has much smoother edges making it easier to read? I use Firefox 3 in both my Mac and PC.

Mac OS X has completely different font rendering then Windows does. However, enabling ClearType on Windows will make a big difference in font smoothing quality (but it's still way different then OS X's). :yes:

Personally, I can't stand Mac OS X's font smoothing. ClearType is much easier on the eyes, IMO. :yes:

Agreed. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 21, 2008, 08:30:21 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 21, 2008, 07:03:50 PM

Personally, I can't stand Mac OS X's font smoothing. ClearType is much easier on the eyes, IMO. :yes:

I was that way at first (I was also the same way with ClearType when XP came out, actually), but as I dealt with Macs more and more, I got used to it. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on September 21, 2008, 08:47:07 PM

Reports on the stock markets:

Disney Channel - +14.68 (12,438.62)

ESPN - +20.00 (12,728.94)

The Weather Channel +35.68 (20,321.45)

Nickelodeon - +23.10 (19,980.00)

WPVI - +15.68 (20,476.44)

WMGM - +18.54 (24,610.45)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 21, 2008, 09:05:47 PM

Roland, step away from the keyboard.  Please.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 21, 2008, 09:18:02 PM

I'm extremely allergic to poison ivy, and guess what I have? Yes, poison ivy. :furious:

It's down by my ankle on my right leg, and on the left leg, its on the inside part of my knee, and the entire way around my ankle. It's in horrible spots, too, as every time I move my legs, the scabs break open. :doh:

Went to the doctors yesterday, and was expecting a steroid shot, but she said it was in an advanced stage, as well as infected, so the shots wouldn't help (and I've only had it for about 6 days). She put me on some strong ass Prednisone to fight the poison ivy (taken 3 times a day for 3 days, 2x for 3 days, and 1x for 4 days), and 500mg Cephalixen to right the infection (3x per day for 15 days). Also, since it's infected, I can no longer put alcohol, Calamine lotion, or even Bactine on it to stop the itching! :hammer:


Guess you're taking the couch tonight, Gary. Wouldn't want to give you all of this! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 21, 2008, 10:12:40 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on September 21, 2008, 09:05:47 PM

Roland, step away from the keyboard.  Please.

:lol:  PLEASE!! TAKE THE ADVANCE

Who cares about the stock market for Disney, TWC..and whatnot ?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 21, 2008, 10:43:06 PM

Hmmm... :thinking:

The first day of fall is tomorrow, and it's gettin' a little chilly on my front porch. I think it might be time to move back inside to the pot belly stove! :yes: Is everything all ready, Gary?

Anyone else care to join me? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2008, 10:43:45 PM

Still warm up here. Think I'll stay out here for awhile. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 21, 2008, 11:33:17 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 21, 2008, 09:18:02 PM

I'm extremely allergic to poison ivy, and guess what I have? Yes, poison ivy. :furious:

It's down by my ankle on my right leg, and on the left leg, its on the inside part of my knee, and the entire way around my ankle. It's in horrible spots, too, as every time I move my legs, the scabs break open. :doh:

Went to the doctors yesterday, and was expecting a steroid shot, but she said it was in an advanced stage, as well as infected, so the shots wouldn't help (and I've only had it for about 6 days). She put me on some strong ass Prednisone to fight the poison ivy (taken 3 times a day for 3 days, 2x for 3 days, and 1x for 4 days), and 500mg Cephalixen to right the infection (3x per day for 15 days). Also, since it's infected, I can no longer put alcohol, Calamine lotion, or even Bactine on it to stop the itching! :hammer:


Guess you're taking the couch tonight, Gary. Wouldn't want to give you all of this! :biggrin:

I told you we shouldn't have been in the poison ivy.  :P :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Yes SL, the PBS will be open at or about 7:00 tomorrow morning. Stephen, Kyle, if one of you get on sooner than that feel free to open it up yourself.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 20, 2009, 12:02:18 AM

Even though it's not for another 7 or so hours.....

Welcome to Spring everyone! B) :smoke2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 12:03:45 AM

Yeah, Thank you. Spring came to me as soon as I was stung by a bee. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 12:06:43 AM

This is my first time posting here... :)
I do welcome Spring, however, just that in El Centro, it's HOT. It's not springlike at all!!!

I wish my Future Hubby would join me...he's not online right now  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 20, 2009, 12:07:58 AM

As I posted last year:

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8971/firstdayofspringlot81yz0.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2009, 12:18:54 AM

Ahh, nice to be out on the Front Porch again.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2009, 12:27:35 AM

It's been years since I've been on a front porch as there's none available in the apartment complex I reside in now.  B)  So, where's the swing? :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 12:29:13 AM

I have a front porch...but it has no grass. :(

There should be a swing, too! And flowers. *breathes the fresh air*  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 20, 2009, 12:30:53 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2009, 12:27:35 AM

It's been years since I've been on a front porch as there's none available in the apartment complex I reside in now.  B)  So, where's the swing? :bleh:

(http://www.patioandmore.com/i//porch_swing_1.jpg)
:lol: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 12:33:25 AM

<a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/mmxulj.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic">[/url]

Here are some sunflowers! Just like the ones from my backyard!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2009, 12:42:32 AM

One last item as a personal favorite for the front porch:
(http://gigissandbox.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/wind-chime-2.jpg)
Ah, this feels just like home already.  Have a great start to spring everyone! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 12:47:54 AM

Dang, my kitty's gonna have her kittens soon. She just passed by a couple seconds ago and her tummy is big! I'm thinking...maybe next week. I'm gonna be a grandma at 18.  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2009, 01:54:40 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 12:47:54 AM

Dang, my kitty's gonna have her kittens soon. She just passed by a couple seconds ago and her tummy is big! I'm thinking...maybe next week. I'm gonna be a grandma at 18.  :thrilled:

Whoa... I dont even wanna ask :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 01:57:14 AM

Quote from: Martin on March 20, 2009, 01:54:40 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 12:47:54 AM

Dang, my kitty's gonna have her kittens soon. She just passed by a couple seconds ago and her tummy is big! I'm thinking...maybe next week. I'm gonna be a grandma at 18.  :thrilled:

Whoa... I dont even wanna ask :rofl: :rofl:

Don't even ask. I've been called the G word.

Yeah, I'll let you all know that she had them, then I can show some pictures of Serafina's little bundles of joy! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2009, 06:03:47 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on March 20, 2009, 12:07:58 AM

As I posted last year:

I posted that the year before. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 20, 2009, 06:13:21 AM

Happy Spring eveyone! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2009, 06:20:08 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 12:29:13 AM

I have a front porch...but it has no grass. :(

There should be a swing, too! And flowers. *breathes the fresh air*  :lol:

My front porch is way to small to fit pretty much anything.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:17:12 AM

When has Jim Cantore been on Your Weather Today? Welcome to the New Weather Channel.. Can't say it's improved cos before you know it, they will drop either Jim Cantore, Bill Keneely (or however you spell it), or Greg Forbes. That will, in my words and mind, the end of the Weather Channel. :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 20, 2009, 08:36:12 AM

Happy spring everyone! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 20, 2009, 08:39:13 AM

Now if only it would feel like spring! GRRR. Two days ago we got to 75 degrees! Now it's down to 40 for a high. :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 20, 2009, 09:16:32 AM

i love the fresh scent of the Front Porch  :biggrin:

Also some Breaking news regarding Comcast!

*I finally got a very important message on my Moto DCH 3416 HD/DVR Box*

Quote

"In spite of our efforts to continue carrying NFLN/NFLNHD, NFL may terminate our rights. As a result These Networks may be removed as soon as 5/1/09"

Well this means everyone With Comcast might get TWC HD in May  :worship:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 20, 2009, 09:49:48 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:17:12 AM

before you know it, they will drop either Jim Cantore, Bill Keneely (or however you spell it), or Greg Forbes. That will, in my words and mind, the end of the Weather Channel. :wow:

I can see them dropping Keneely, but Cantore and Forbes? Highly unlikely.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 20, 2009, 09:54:30 AM

The problem is Comcast is probably trying to keep NFL Network on the Sports tier, while the NFL wants it desperately offered on digital basic (similar to the Comcast/Big Ten Network debacle). But, either way, Comcast dropping the NFL Network has nothing to do with them adding TWCHD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on March 20, 2009, 10:02:40 AM

NFL Network is so tied in litigation that it's a mess.

And TWC would never drop Cantore for the sake of its brand equity. Cantore has become synonymous with TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 20, 2009, 10:11:11 AM

Hey kids, let's recap what we learned last night:

If you're the President of the United States of America, be very very careful about what you say if you go on a late-night talk show.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 20, 2009, 10:12:47 AM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 20, 2009, 10:11:11 AM

Hey kids, let's recap what we learned last night:

If you're the President of the United States of America, be very very careful about what you say if you go on a late-night talk show.

What happened?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 20, 2009, 10:13:38 AM

Basically, he related his very low bowling scores to the Special Olympics, check news sites for details.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 20, 2009, 10:15:51 AM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 20, 2009, 10:13:38 AM

Basically, he related his very low bowling scores to the Special Olympics, check news sites for details.

I don't see what the big deal is. It's a joke. Why does society have to be so freakin' uptight?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 20, 2009, 11:44:56 AM

When you're in politics, no matter who you are, they'll get you for anything they can, apparently it makes good news.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 11:45:23 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:17:12 AM

When has Jim Cantore been on Your Weather Today? Welcome to the New Weather Channel.. Can't say it's improved cos before you know it, they will drop either Jim Cantore, Bill Keneely (or however you spell it), or Greg Forbes. That will, in my words and mind, the end of the Weather Channel. :wow:

I don't watch YWT since it's too early for me. It's the end of TWC for me if they say no more Stephanie and/or Mike.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 20, 2009, 11:55:05 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 11:45:23 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:17:12 AM

When has Jim Cantore been on Your Weather Today? Welcome to the New Weather Channel.. Can't say it's improved cos before you know it, they will drop either Jim Cantore, Bill Keneely (or however you spell it), or Greg Forbes. That will, in my words and mind, the end of the Weather Channel. :wow:

I don't watch YWT since it's too early for me. It's the end of TWC for me if they say no more Stephanie and/or Mike.

I don't watch YWT that often anymore because it's going downhill already.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 12:00:40 PM

BTW, Happy Spring!!! (For me, it's Summer, but I'll just call it my way! Sprummer! It's too hot here in my area.)

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 20, 2009, 11:55:05 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 11:45:23 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:17:12 AM

When has Jim Cantore been on Your Weather Today? Welcome to the New Weather Channel.. Can't say it's improved cos before you know it, they will drop either Jim Cantore, Bill Keneely (or however you spell it), or Greg Forbes. That will, in my words and mind, the end of the Weather Channel. :wow:

I don't watch YWT since it's too early for me. It's the end of TWC for me if they say no more Stephanie and/or Mike.

I don't watch YWT that often anymore because it's going downhill already.

Even with Jim on the team? Without Heather? That's surprising to know.
Jim has been tweeting on his twitter.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 20, 2009, 12:07:18 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 12:00:40 PM

(For me, it's Summer, but I'll just call it my way! Sprummer! It's too hot here in my area.)

Same here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 01:32:06 PM

What. The. F.  :blink:

http://cbs2.com/local/san.diego.freeway.2.963762.html (http://cbs2.com/local/san.diego.freeway.2.963762.html)

That is dangerous going for free money being thrown out by bad guys during a speed chase, and freeway commuters jump out of their cars just to go for the money.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2009, 02:26:22 PM

LOL, in these hard economic times people will go to any length for a few bucks it seems.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 20, 2009, 02:38:49 PM

That could have easily been $100 or even $1,000 bills.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 03:15:43 PM

It snowed this morning. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2009, 03:22:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 03:15:43 PM

It snowed this morning. :wacko:

Same here, and heavy! My bus driver told me there was an inch on the ground in Berlin. Here we got a dusting on the ground for a short while until the sun came out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 03:33:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 03:15:43 PM

It snowed this morning. :wacko:

I'll trade you! Your snow for my sunshine and 93 degrees!!!  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 20, 2009, 03:49:31 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 03:33:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 03:15:43 PM

It snowed this morning. :wacko:

I'll trade you! Your snow for my sunshine and 93 degrees!!!  :thrilled:

I don't know about him, but I'll take it! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 04:09:20 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 20, 2009, 03:22:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 03:15:43 PM

It snowed this morning. :wacko:

Same here, and heavy! My bus driver told me there was an inch on the ground in Berlin. Here we got a dusting on the ground for a short while until the sun came out.

What's freaky is that we were above the freezing mark and the forecast called for sunshine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 20, 2009, 04:26:51 PM

OK, weather nerd talk, it can be above the freezing mark and snow, just like it can be below the freezing mark and rain (usually freezing rain).  It all has to do with the temperatures in the atmosphere, it was above freezing at the surface but below freezing in a thick layer above the surface, that's why you got snow above freezing.  As for the forecast calling for sunshine, we all know forecasts aren't always right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2009, 04:33:13 PM

well it was 41 degrees at the time, i was so dumbfounded though

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2009, 05:10:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 20, 2009, 02:38:49 PM

That could have easily been $100 or even $1,000 bills.

$100's perhaps, $1000's unlikely, but not totally impossible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 05:18:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2009, 05:10:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 20, 2009, 02:38:49 PM

That could have easily been $100 or even $1,000 bills.

$100's perhaps, $1000's unlikely, but not totally impossible.

$100 dollar bills surely. The total is $17,000.
I mean really, it's too dangerous to get on the freeway and get the money on the highway.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: narunetto on March 20, 2009, 06:14:09 PM

A nice little thunderstorm is moving through my area. Now this is what I love about spring! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 06:43:38 PM

Quote from: narunetto on March 20, 2009, 06:14:09 PM

A nice little thunderstorm is moving through my area. Now this is what I love about spring! :P

I love spring showers, too.

Those thunderstorms are gonna pop up during the summer...wow. can't wait.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 07:58:45 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 20, 2009, 05:18:03 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 20, 2009, 05:10:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 20, 2009, 02:38:49 PM

That could have easily been $100 or even $1,000 bills.

$100's perhaps, $1000's unlikely, but not totally impossible.

$100 dollar bills surely. The total is $17,000.
I mean really, it's too dangerous to get on the freeway and get the money on the highway.  :blink:

Let that happen here. I would tell the Express bus driver to stop in the middle of the I and I'm going to get that guap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 20, 2009, 08:04:47 PM

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4183/fdos.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:35:54 PM

Some WXdude had his tweet on A&B.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 08:46:55 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 20, 2009, 08:04:47 PM

([url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4183/fdos.png[/url])

I love that image!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 20, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Nothing says "WELCOME TO SPRING!" like a weed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:55:29 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 20, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Nothing says "WELCOME TO SPRING!" like a weed.

I think that's a dandelion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 08:57:21 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:55:29 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 20, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Nothing says "WELCOME TO SPRING!" like a weed.

I think that's a dandelion.

LOL correct. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 20, 2009, 09:03:23 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 20, 2009, 08:55:29 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 20, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Nothing says "WELCOME TO SPRING!" like a weed.

I think that's a dandelion.

A dandelion is a weed :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2009, 09:06:52 PM

LOL good times when I was in elementary school, I used to collect so many dandelions and just blow the little thingies. I think it was fun.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 20, 2009, 09:41:04 PM

Interesting. With the launch of new graphics at WTVJ, the NBC O&O in Miami, all the weather title bars are now subtitled with "weather.com" :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 20, 2009, 11:40:25 PM

I just had my tweet on air about 20 minutes ago! :)

(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2161/tweet0320.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2009, 11:51:25 PM

So did mine, for the first time! (Thanks for capturing Jesse)

(http://g.imagehost.org/dl/61cc0f47411b177a31a056902ed2e8e1/0079/mikem2011.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 21, 2009, 12:03:37 AM

I saw them both!!! Congrats you guys!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 21, 2009, 12:34:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Me neither.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2009, 12:39:51 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 21, 2009, 12:34:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Me neither.

You bumped a post from last August just to say that? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 21, 2009, 12:49:13 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 21, 2009, 12:34:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Me neither.

Felix, you are not alone. I ride on the bus everyday, and kids are yelling, laughing and running on the bus. I have to have my BC Headache Powder with me at all time. My sister is dancing like she is at the disco right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2009, 01:05:39 PM

ROFL, these kids need to be a little more civil. I understand their little but look at the young'ns from Japan, they don't yell or break things as much as those from other countries because Japanese parents train their children to act more mature at a younger age.

Also, should old bus drivers be allowed to drive a bus? There's a driver who was a WW2 Veteran and everytime he picks us up from school , he turns over the curb and repeatedly misses everyone'e stops

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 21, 2009, 01:37:41 PM

What ever happened to butt-whippings?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2009, 01:42:18 PM

That's actually illegal in some states now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2009, 03:23:51 PM

Oh yeah, it's been illegal to do what's best for your kids for a while now.

Gotta love the government. Their the ones that wanted all the brats. On the other hand, parents are idiots these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 21, 2009, 04:09:23 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 21, 2009, 12:49:13 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 21, 2009, 12:34:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2008, 02:32:04 PM

I hate little kids. They annoy you so much. Nothing like waking up everymorning having your 8 year old neighbor knocking at your door to come out and play. :rolleyes:

Me neither.

Felix, you are not alone. I ride on the bus everyday, and kids are yelling, laughing and running on the bus. I have to have my BC Headache Powder with me at all time. My sister is dancing like she is at the disco right now.

You're not alone either. I have to deal with a 6-year-old sister who is a Hannah Montana wannabe, Zac Efron's future wife, and watches R-rated spanish soap operas at 10:00. She never listens to her curfew...and she had to repeat kindergarten this year. If she was my brother, life would be less annoying. I always wanted a little brother...until she came.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 21, 2009, 06:41:14 PM

Okay - does anyone know anything about DNS before I explode? :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on March 21, 2009, 06:46:02 PM

lolz IS outage going everywhere right now!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 21, 2009, 06:47:58 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on March 21, 2009, 06:46:02 PM

lolz IS outage going everywhere right now!!!

yea... There other topics where people are chatting about that :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 21, 2009, 06:52:57 PM

We actually got the little scrollover now.  Better than nothing. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 22, 2009, 02:36:51 AM

I'm seeing a dramatic temperature change here in my area!! We went from the 90's today and we will be in the high 60's-low 70's tomorrow. Perfect weather for my journey to shop for a laptop. (I went today, but I had no luck finding one.)   <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 22, 2009, 10:26:56 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 22, 2009, 02:36:51 AM

I'm seeing a dramatic temperature change here in my area!! We went from the 90's today and we will be in the high 60's-low 70's tomorrow. Perfect weather for my journey to shop for a laptop. (I went today, but I had no luck finding one.)   <_<

That's nothing, here in Nebraska very easy to see 60-70's one day and snow the next.  There was one day latst winter at 4 am it was around 50, by 4 pm it was near 0.(And I got the am and pm right, the temp fell through the day)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 22, 2009, 11:30:11 AM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 22, 2009, 10:26:56 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 22, 2009, 02:36:51 AM

I'm seeing a dramatic temperature change here in my area!! We went from the 90's today and we will be in the high 60's-low 70's tomorrow. Perfect weather for my journey to shop for a laptop. (I went today, but I had no luck finding one.)   <_<

That's nothing, here in Nebraska very easy to see 60-70's one day and snow the next.  There was one day latst winter at 4 am it was around 50, by 4 pm it was near 0.(And I got the am and pm right, the temp fell through the day)

That heppens here in the Ohio Valley too at this time of year. A few days ago, we had 70s one day, then 20s and 30s the next. :blink: God was it horrible...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2009, 12:06:23 PM

I was wondering if someone could help me out...the "volume" icon doesn't display on my system tray anymore. To make it display, I go to my control panel and click on Sound Device, check mark that the volume icon displays on the system tray and hit OK. It works, but I have to keep doing that everytime I boot into Windows. Is there a way to permanently make it work? It suddenly wouldn't appear. Sorry If it doesn't make sense rofl.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 22, 2009, 03:21:11 PM

just like my power icon...Except no matter how many times you check/uncheck "Show icon in taskbar", it never works.

Let's face it - Windows is crap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2009, 05:44:08 PM

Any Sirius/XM Radio users out there? How's it like (quality, prices, etc.)? I've been thinking about subscribing and getting an XM receiver when I have my own car.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2009, 05:59:52 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 22, 2009, 05:44:08 PM

Any Sirius/XM Radio users out there? How's it like (quality, prices, etc.)? I've been thinking about subscribing and getting an XM receiver when I have my own car.

Yes, I have XM on my car. It's a $12 monthly fee but it's worth it. They have LOTS of radio channels. You can tune into XM 71 Smooth Jazz the Weather Channel has its own XM station too. The quality is real good but can be hampered if you're in an area full of trees since it gets its signal from satellites.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 22, 2009, 06:40:09 PM

I just bought my laptop!!!  :dance:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9191849&type=product&id=1218053145987 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9191849&type=product&id=1218053145987)

So pretty soon I'll be surfing the web, tweeting, blogging, and watching A&B from my room instead of surfing the web on this comp here in this oven (aka, the garage).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on March 22, 2009, 06:45:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 22, 2009, 05:44:08 PM

Any Sirius/XM Radio users out there? How's it like (quality, prices, etc.)? I've been thinking about subscribing and getting an XM receiver when I have my own car.

I've got Sirius.. I have a tuner that is portable and attaches to the dash of my car, I love it. I usually listen to Sirius Chill, and Area, both of which are basically chill out stations with up/down tempo dance music. They have music for literally every interest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 22, 2009, 07:45:45 PM

Regarding NFLN and comcast this is what the I want Nfl Network site states

http://www.click2locate.com/nflnetwork/default.asp (http://www.click2locate.com/nflnetwork/default.asp)

first type zip and if available click continue on comcast and this is the message you get!

Quote

NFL Network is carried by your area's cable provider, Comcast. Unfortunately, Comcast, is overcharging you to watch football 24:7 on NFL Network. Other video providers include NFL Network in their basic package for no additional cost. Make the switch now to AT&T U-Verse, DirecTV, Verizon.

To stay in touch and get the latest updates on NFL Network and special offers, fill out the information below.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 22, 2009, 08:01:16 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on March 22, 2009, 07:45:45 PM

Regarding NFLN and comcast this is what the I want Nfl Network site states

[url]http://www.click2locate.com/nflnetwork/default.asp[/url] ([url]http://www.click2locate.com/nflnetwork/default.asp[/url])

first type zip and if available click continue on comcast and this is the message you get!

Quote

NFL Network is carried by your area's cable provider, Comcast. Unfortunately, Comcast, is overcharging you to watch football 24:7 on NFL Network. Other video providers include NFL Network in their basic package for no additional cost. Make the switch now to AT&T U-Verse, DirecTV, Verizon.

To stay in touch and get the latest updates on NFL Network and special offers, fill out the information below.

Thank God I don't have Digital Cable. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 22, 2009, 08:28:44 PM

Boy, in this video, look at how hot it's supposed to be on Friday and Saturday. :censored:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrEmJTTJwoc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrEmJTTJwoc#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2009, 09:04:00 PM

That's what you get in Tampa... I doubt you'll be getting any more snow down there. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 04:28:37 AM

I feel like bragging a little bit :)

(http://jstimg.info/jfplmjiqselh4.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 06:49:56 AM

Well, my desktop PC crapped out this morning. When I turn it on, it gets to the blue HP splash screen (before it even starts to load the operating system), and then a constant beeping starts. Won't get any further than that. :no:

Sounds like some sort of a hardware failure or issue of some sort, which wouldn't surprise me since this machine is over 5 years old.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2009, 07:28:19 AM

Congrats Stephen and Christina (twcfan68) on your Tweets! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 07:37:10 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 07:28:19 AM

Congrats Stephen and Christina (twcfan68) on your Tweets! :)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url])

Wow, I'm surprised they got to it; I made that tweet during PME time, and it never aired then, so I didn't think they'd ever air it. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 08:38:00 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 06:49:56 AM

Well, my desktop PC crapped out this morning. When I turn it on, it gets to the blue HP splash screen (before it even starts to load the operating system), and then a constant beeping starts. Won't get any further than that. :no:

Sounds like some sort of a hardware failure or issue of some sort, which wouldn't surprise me since this machine is over 5 years old.

Imminent Hardware Failure. Check with your owner's manual for more details :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 23, 2009, 09:12:00 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 06:49:56 AM

Well, my desktop PC crapped out this morning. When I turn it on, it gets to the blue HP splash screen (before it even starts to load the operating system), and then a constant beeping starts. Won't get any further than that. :no:

Sounds like some sort of a hardware failure or issue of some sort, which wouldn't surprise me since this machine is over 5 years old.

Yep it is a hardware failure, it happened to me in October of last year my 4 year old modem died after the stupid automatic updates downloaded vista onto my already XP computer, the next day after the stupid update my computer  was stuck on the HP splash screen and constantly beeped plus the power light in back of the modem was blinking nonstop

Now i have a stupid 3GB Vista Home Premium based HP modem that is very quick booting up but pretty slow overall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 09:14:58 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 06:49:56 AM

Well, my desktop PC crapped out this morning. When I turn it on, it gets to the blue HP splash screen (before it even starts to load the operating system), and then a constant beeping starts. Won't get any further than that. :no:

Sounds like some sort of a hardware failure or issue of some sort, which wouldn't surprise me since this machine is over 5 years old.

If you know how many beeps, and the duration of the beeps (short or long), you can type that into Google and it will tell you what the problem is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 23, 2009, 10:31:19 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 07:28:19 AM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url])

And, of course, Sam Mohr looks like a yutz in that freeze frame.

SO glad she's off Weekend View.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 12:27:49 PM

I am watching Weather Centre around 12:20 and I hear Heather Tesch sounding like a man. Are you all experiencing that same issue?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 01:12:31 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 04:28:37 AM

I feel like bragging a little bit :)

([url]http://jstimg.info/jfplmjiqselh4.png[/url])

Ummm...explanation?  :bleh:

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 07:37:10 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 07:28:19 AM

Congrats Stephen and Christina (twcfan68) on your Tweets! :)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url])

Wow, I'm surprised they got to it; I made that tweet during PME time, and it never aired then, so I didn't think they'd ever air it. :o

I knew it was the Stephen from the forums. When I saw the tweet, I wasn't sure...but congrats!!!  :dance:

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 23, 2009, 10:31:19 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 07:28:19 AM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url])

And, of course, Sam Mohr looks like a yutz in that freeze frame.

SO glad she's off Weekend View.

Yeah, I am glad she is off of Weekend View...now I don't want her on Weekend Weather Center.  <_<

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 12:27:49 PM

I am watching Weather Centre around 12:20 and I hear Heather Tesch sounding like a man. Are you all experiencing that same issue?

No.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 02:59:58 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 06:49:56 AM

Well, my desktop PC crapped out this morning. When I turn it on, it gets to the blue HP splash screen (before it even starts to load the operating system), and then a constant beeping starts. Won't get any further than that. :no:

Sounds like some sort of a hardware failure or issue of some sort, which wouldn't surprise me since this machine is over 5 years old.

5 years? That's not that old IMO. Are you sure everything is in tact in there? My computer made a beeping sound once because I didn't have the memory sticks in their slots all the way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 02:59:58 PM

5 years? That's not that old IMO.

3-5 years is actually the average usable lifespan of a computer, so my computer has been doing pretty well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 04:21:29 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 02:59:58 PM

5 years? That's not that old IMO.

3-5 years is actually the average usable lifespan of a computer, so my computer has been doing pretty well. :yes:

My PC is 3-4 years old. Until recently, it's been showing numerous problems. I can't even shut down Windows proplerly. I guess XP is too old to support my PC now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 04:28:41 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 02:59:58 PM

5 years? That's not that old IMO.

3-5 years is actually the average usable lifespan of a computer, so my computer has been doing pretty well. :yes:

IMO, a computer should last twice that amount of time.

Also, they say you should format your hard drive and restore to factory settings once a year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 23, 2009, 04:54:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 04:28:41 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 02:59:58 PM

5 years? That's not that old IMO.

3-5 years is actually the average usable lifespan of a computer, so my computer has been doing pretty well. :yes:

IMO, a computer should last twice that amount of time.

Also, they say you should format your hard drive and restore to factory settings once a year.

I agree....and they should, at least they used to  <_< ... I reformat every year, and it keeps it nice and fresh. I have my nice shiny new laptop and a Dell Dimension V350 from '98 in the basement. I reformat it every year, and it runs nice and fast. I upgraded it from Windows 98 to 2000 and then to XP, and it runs like new. Sure it's a little slow, but it runs marvelously for its age. That's how a computer should be!  :yes: :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on March 23, 2009, 05:03:46 PM

Yep, I am currently using a machine that is 5 years old. I reformated the harddisk two days ago, and it is going strong! Bad luck with my Dell Dimmension 4400, It died. The motherboard in it decided to take a vacation. Its just scrap metal now lol. Well, my oldest, and usable machine is a SGI Indy and NEC Ready 9701SE. THey were made at the same time. About 16 years old... each. They still run :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 05:13:44 PM

I'm on a computer that's 13 years old right now. Works great.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2009, 05:37:47 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 07:37:10 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 07:28:19 AM

Congrats Stephen and Christina (twcfan68) on your Tweets! :)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlALnUFQIuk#[/url])

Wow, I'm surprised they got to it; I made that tweet during PME time, and it never aired then, so I didn't think they'd ever air it. :o

I was hoping for them to air my Tweet, but I guess they got to many in. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2009, 06:07:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

Do you even have a Twitter lol? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:10:04 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 06:07:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

Do you even have a Twitter lol? :P

Yes, I do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 23, 2009, 06:13:03 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 06:07:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

Do you even have a Twitter lol? :P

do you really think they wouldve said that if they didn't Zach?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2009, 06:20:22 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 23, 2009, 06:13:03 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 06:07:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

Do you even have a Twitter lol? :P

do you really think they wouldve said that if they didn't Zach?  :rolleyes:

Well he would've been following us all by now, Max. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start? I wan't March to end already!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2009, 06:49:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start? I wan't March to end already!

Same here. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 07:15:25 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

you have a twitter?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 07:19:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

That's just your opinion. I don't understand why you're so stuck up about everything..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:28:35 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 07:19:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

That's just your opinion. I don't understand why you're so stuck up about everything..

While it may be an opinion, I'm certainly entitled to one. I'm also certainly entitled to share it, if I please. And maybe I wouldn't have to be if things were not so obsessive and over the top around here. Try going to more websites.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 07:30:09 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:28:35 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 07:19:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

That's just your opinion. I don't understand why you're so stuck up about everything..

While it may be an opinion, I'm certainly entitled to one. I'm also certainly entitled to share it, if I please. And maybe I wouldn't have to be if things were not so obsessive and over the top around here. Try going to more websites.

I never once said you were not entitled to an opinion. I'm just stating my opinion on your opinion that your opinions usually make you seem stuck up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:32:56 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 07:30:09 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:28:35 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 07:19:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

That's just your opinion. I don't understand why you're so stuck up about everything..

While it may be an opinion, I'm certainly entitled to one. I'm also certainly entitled to share it, if I please. And maybe I wouldn't have to be if things were not so obsessive and over the top around here. Try going to more websites.

I never once said you were not entitled to an opinion. I'm just stating my opinion on your opinion that your opinions usually make you seem stuck up.

Life goes on.

Has anyone been over to Taiganet lately? I was there yesterday and all I can say is wow. :blink: I see that Bill is planning to do some work on the project, but many of the active members over there, for lack of a better word, are:  :o :thumbdown: :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:43:02 PM

Double post, but it looks like we could get our first thunderstorms tonight! :clap: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 23, 2009, 08:35:27 PM

Here's Current's view on twitter  :footinmouth:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2HAroA12w&fmt=18# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2HAroA12w&fmt=18#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 08:43:31 PM

OMG I love it! :clap: :rofl2: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 08:55:47 PM

Wow, it's really dry here right now, even worse than it was this afternoon. Humidity is 20%, and dewpoint is -1°. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 08:59:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

FINALLY someone is on the same page as I am. I can't stand Twitter, cos I don't know how to use the bloody thing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 23, 2009, 09:07:46 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 08:59:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 23, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Twitter is one of the dumbest technological inventions yet. :yawn:

FINALLY someone is on the same page as I am. I can't stand Twitter, cos I don't know how to use the bloody thing.

I just think it's one of those pointless things that isn't worth spending any time on. I could care less when Joe Shmoe in Utah last took a crap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 23, 2009, 09:20:39 PM

Total of videos i have on youtube went down from 288 to 284 because i had to delete 4 videos that were muted by WMG or UMG this is getting insane  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:51:52 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 07:15:25 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

you have a twitter?

Not yet..they're website is too confusing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 09:52:56 PM

So why did you say that you hope they air your tweet? Did you mean Facebook comment or email?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 09:53:21 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:51:52 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 07:15:25 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

you have a twitter?

Not yet..they're website is too confusing.

Sorry Victor, I don't think they will air your tweet until you make a Twitter account and tweet them. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 09:53:48 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:51:52 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 07:15:25 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 05:54:07 PM

I hope they air my tweet.

you have a twitter?

Not yet..they're website is too confusing.

This last comment just contradicted your "tweet" comment in the first post. Did you mean Facebook comment? Email?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:54:42 PM

Well they aired just about every tweet you guys posted to them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 09:57:14 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:54:42 PM

Well they aired just about every tweet you guys posted to them.

Yeah, but if you don't have a twitter account, how do you expect to tweet with them? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:59:42 PM

I have them added on Facebook. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:59:42 PM

I have them added on Facebook. :)

Then what you are sending aren't tweets. ;) BTW, I thought you said you were refraining from adding people from TWC on Facebook?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 10:02:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:59:42 PM

I have them added on Facebook. :)

Then what you are sending aren't tweets. ;) BTW, I thought you said you were refraining from adding people from TWC on Facebook?

Well I just hope they can air a Tweet of mine once I sign up for one. Yes, I am but I hid A&B from my friends list.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 10:13:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 10:02:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 09:59:42 PM

I have them added on Facebook. :)

Then what you are sending aren't tweets. ;) BTW, I thought you said you were refraining from adding people from TWC on Facebook?

Well I just hope they can air a Tweet of mine once I sign up for one. Yes, I am but I hid A&B from my friends list.

I think he meant Facebook wall posts...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 10:15:17 PM

I have them on Facebook and I will make a tweeter soon to tweet w/them too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 10:21:46 PM

 :club:  When will the OCTOMOM frenzy ever end???

*Ana (IheartStephanieAbrams) grabs the remote and changes the channel, tuning out Dr. Phil and tunes in to TWC*

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 10:15:17 PM

I have them on Facebook and I will make a tweeter soon to tweet w/them too.

It's more fun to tweet with A&B (and Facebook too)!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:38:07 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

What about Cricket, TWC and McDonald's? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: narunetto on March 23, 2009, 10:41:20 PM

I've only been there once, but, Churches is pretty good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:38:07 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

What about Cricket, TWC and McDonald's? :dunno:

What's Cricket?
And...OMG if McDonalds goes out of business, there will be no more Happy meals!!!! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 23, 2009, 10:48:13 PM

McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell, Wendy's, they're way too large to be phased out this early... I think they'll survive the crash. As for the Weather Channel, I don't see that going away unless NBC decides it needs to go or NBC goes under.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:55:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:38:07 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

What about Cricket, TWC and McDonald's? :dunno:

What's Cricket?
And...OMG if McDonalds goes out of business, there will be no more Happy meals!!!! :thrilled:

Cricket is the best phone company for teens. Talk all you want, text all you want for $45 a month. For $5 more, you can take your phone anywhere that offers Cricket or MetroPCS. They got cute phones, low priced, but the people at the service desk, they can act ratchet, so watch out for them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2009, 11:54:21 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:55:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:38:07 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

What about Cricket, TWC and McDonald's? :dunno:

What's Cricket?
And...OMG if McDonalds goes out of business, there will be no more Happy meals!!!! :thrilled:

Cricket is the best phone company for teens. Talk all you want, text all you want for $45 a month. For $5 more, you can take your phone anywhere that offers Cricket or MetroPCS. They got cute phones, low priced, but the people at the service desk, they can act ratchet, so watch out for them.

I heard that Metro PCS is pretty good. Too bad there's one where my future hubby lives and not in my area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2009, 12:03:01 AM

Quote from: Stephen on March 23, 2009, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 23, 2009, 02:59:58 PM

5 years? That's not that old IMO.

3-5 years is actually the average usable lifespan of a computer, so my computer has been doing pretty well. :yes:

Says who? That's bunk.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2009, 02:44:18 AM

hey... I can post here from my PSP!! kinda like texting but it gets tiring though
 :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 06:44:05 AM

So I got a little bored.... I spent a few hours customizing and adding a bit of style to my Firefox... Now it looks as if Firefox, Google Chrome, and IE7 got together and had a bastardized child :blink: but I like it  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2009, 07:50:23 AM

LOL, Matt Marron has to be the biggest double talker I've ever met. I see he's no longer deleting his Front Porch/Pot Belly Stove threads at the end of each season as he was. Now, if I were Matt I'd be moaning that he was copying my ideas, as I've NEVER removed those threads, simply locked them at the change of seasons. Instead, I'll just assume that he's no longer willing to lose so many posts at the end of each season.  :rolleyes:

BTW, speaking of TWCC, I see that most threads there haven't been posted in in a couple of days. Has Lightning been banned, or has he finally run out of ways to spam the place?  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 08:08:07 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 24, 2009, 07:50:23 AM

LOL, Matt Marron has to be the biggest double talker I've ever met. I see he's no longer deleting his Front Porch/Pot Belly Stove threads at the end of each season as he was. Now, if I were Matt I'd be moaning that he was copying my ideas, as I've NEVER removed those threads, simply locked them at the change of seasons. Instead, I'll just assume that he's no longer willing to lose so many posts at the end of each season.  :rolleyes:

BTW, speaking of TWCC, I see that most threads there haven't been posted in in a couple of days. Has Lightning been banned, or has he finally run out of ways to spam the place?  :P

Yep, I think it's safe to say that that place is pretty much finished.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 24, 2009, 09:57:03 AM

We had our first bout of severe weather in the area last night, where I live we got some wind that may have just barely passed severe criteria, but we had non-storm gusts in the afternoon and evening that were almost as strong.  Few tornadoes in the area, sadly a couple homes and a few farm buildings were leveled and a few injuries, but fortunately no deaths.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 12:42:20 PM

As long as you are alright, everything can be replaced, but you can't be. Just thank God. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 24, 2009, 12:51:50 PM

Where I am we really didn't see any damage.  And yes, we really should thank God, the storm could have been a lot worse, one storm created a tornado and caused damage SW of Omaha, it lifted but stayed as a definite wall cloud with a funnel at times as it went over Omaha, then it dropped back down just NE of Omaha causing more damage into SW Iowa.  I haven't heard any ratings on this storm but it flattened at least one home on both sides of Omaha so it had some power behind it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Be happy. They stuck a footlong needle in my jaw full of lidocaine. It hurt. They drilled out the bad teeth, and I may have to go back. My filling went out while sleeping.
Forget that. I would buy a grill and wear it everywhere I go, just to not get lidocained again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 24, 2009, 02:10:58 PM

Haven't been here for a while! I found a sekrit (well, not really) in Google Earth that lets me use my L3rds. Evilly. Take a look.

If you think this is an image overlay, *buzzer*. But you're really close. :google2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 03:22:06 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Be happy. They stuck a footlong needle in my jaw full of lidocaine. It hurt. They drilled out the bad teeth, and I may have to go back. My filling went out while sleeping.
Forget that. I would buy a grill and wear it everywhere I go, just to not get lidocained again.

Try a toothbrush.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2009, 03:24:52 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Be happy. They stuck a footlong needle in my jaw full of lidocaine. It hurt. They drilled out the bad teeth, and I may have to go back. My filling went out while sleeping.
Forget that. I would buy a grill and wear it everywhere I go, just to not get lidocained again.

That's good!
I used to be really scared of the dentist, but once I gave it a shot, then I was relieved. I had to get a fill in on one of my back teeth, and on some days my mouth is numb for several hours. I am one of the lucky people that don't have top wear braces. My little sister has to, since she eats candy 24-7-365.
I am not scared of those lidocaine shots anymore like I used to. And, my dentist's shots are not foot long.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 03:58:54 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:55:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:38:07 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

What about Cricket, TWC and McDonald's? :dunno:

What's Cricket?
And...OMG if McDonalds goes out of business, there will be no more Happy meals!!!! :thrilled:

Cricket is the best phone company for teens. Talk all you want, text all you want for $45 a month. For $5 more, you can take your phone anywhere that offers Cricket or MetroPCS. They got cute phones, low priced, but the people at the service desk, they can act ratchet, so watch out for them.

Wow, you sound like a salesperson.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 24, 2009, 04:36:20 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 03:58:54 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:55:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:38:07 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 23, 2009, 10:25:40 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 23, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

I was sleep and I was wondering...
"What if the following things went out of business? The Weather Channel, Best Buy, Cricket, and McDonalds?"

All I'm going to say is if McDonald's go out of business, then Church's Chicken will step up to the plate.

If the Church's Chicken here in my area closes down, then I have to travel 20 miles up north just to get fried chicken. In my opinion, they are way better than KFC. Best Buy? Highly doubt about it. I just bought my laptop from there.

What about Cricket, TWC and McDonald's? :dunno:

What's Cricket?
And...OMG if McDonalds goes out of business, there will be no more Happy meals!!!! :thrilled:

Cricket is the best phone company for teens. Talk all you want, text all you want for $45 a month. For $5 more, you can take your phone anywhere that offers Cricket or MetroPCS. They got cute phones, low priced, but the people at the service desk, they can act ratchet, so watch out for them.

Wow, you sound like a salesperson.

A salesperson trying to sound honest, talking about the the people at the service desk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 04:51:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Woohoo! Join the club! I have 0 cavities and I have no wisdom teeth that have come in! Everything's peachy keen! I don't think I'll ever have to have a tooth pulled in my life :) I must take good care of my teeth :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 04:58:02 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 04:51:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Woohoo! Join the club! I have 0 cavities and I have no wisdom teeth that have come in! Everything's peachy keen! I don't think I'll ever have to have a tooth pulled in my life :) I must take good care of my teeth :bleh:

Same, I don't have cavaties nor do I have plans to eat foods that'll give me cavities.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 05:52:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 04:58:02 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 04:51:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Woohoo! Join the club! I have 0 cavities and I have no wisdom teeth that have come in! Everything's peachy keen! I don't think I'll ever have to have a tooth pulled in my life :) I must take good care of my teeth :bleh:

Same, I don't have cavaties nor do I have plans to eat foods that'll give me cavities.

Any food can give you cavities.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 05:53:36 PM

Not necessarily.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2009, 05:54:51 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 05:52:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 04:58:02 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 04:51:50 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Woohoo! Join the club! I have 0 cavities and I have no wisdom teeth that have come in! Everything's peachy keen! I don't think I'll ever have to have a tooth pulled in my life :) I must take good care of my teeth :bleh:

Same, I don't have cavaties nor do I have plans to eat foods that'll give me cavities.

Any food can give you cavities.

Every single candy can give you cavities...even licorice and fat free candies.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:03:01 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 05:53:36 PM

Not necessarily.

Yes, it can. If food stays on or in between your teeth, it will turn to plaque. Plaque can lead to cavities, or even gingivitis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 06:10:12 PM

That's why you floss.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 24, 2009, 06:10:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:03:01 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 05:53:36 PM

Not necessarily.

Yes, it can. If food stays on or in between your teeth, it will turn to plaque. Plaque can lead to cavities, or even gingivitis.

Well I guess I'm pretty fortunate teeth wise then. I eat candy and I have yet to get a cavity. Just don't forget to floss!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:11:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2009, 06:10:12 PM

That's why you floss.

It can still stick to your teeth. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2009, 06:14:25 PM

And also to rinse as well, meaning...Listerine?  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 06:20:12 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 24, 2009, 06:14:25 PM

And also to rinse as well, meaning...Listerine?  :lol:

Listerine has alcohol in it, which causes the burn :( But <3 Listerine Citrus

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2009, 06:25:49 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 06:20:12 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 24, 2009, 06:14:25 PM

And also to rinse as well, meaning...Listerine?  :lol:

Listerine has alcohol in it, which causes the burn :( But <3 Listerine Citrus

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Never tried the Citrus kind....my older sister tried it but she didn't like it. She always tells me to cringe so much in order to not get the burn.   :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 24, 2009, 06:42:29 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 24, 2009, 06:25:49 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 06:20:12 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 24, 2009, 06:14:25 PM

And also to rinse as well, meaning...Listerine?  :lol:

Listerine has alcohol in it, which causes the burn :( But <3 Listerine Citrus

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Never tried the Citrus kind....my older sister tried it but she didn't like it. She always tells me to cringe so much in order to not get the burn.   :doh2:

I always rinse with Listerine now. After a while you begin to get used to the burn.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 07:21:23 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

omg. :doh: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 24, 2009, 07:38:08 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

LOL!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2009, 08:11:49 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 06:20:12 PM

Listerine has alcohol in it, which causes the burn :( But <3 Listerine Citrus

I use Crest Pro Health. I've tried the Citrus Listerine and it is still way too strong for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 24, 2009, 08:16:14 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

 :rofl2: LOL!!!!!!!! :rofl: :happy: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 24, 2009, 08:32:42 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 24, 2009, 08:16:14 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 03:22:06 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Be happy. They stuck a footlong needle in my jaw full of lidocaine. It hurt. They drilled out the bad teeth, and I may have to go back. My filling went out while sleeping.
Forget that. I would buy a grill and wear it everywhere I go, just to not get lidocained again.

Try a toothbrush.

I beg your pardon. Do not go there. I brush my damn teeth every morning, and every night. Brush, Floss, Mouthwash and Gargle, flouride treatment, the whole works. Check your damn teeth. Before you know it, they will have to extract and give you a root canal. And also, as long as I got my issues taken care of, I don't care whether it hurts or not. Don't get it twisted.  :finger:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 24, 2009, 09:15:59 PM

Hmph. And I'm still losing teeth...lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 24, 2009, 09:19:37 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 03:22:06 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Be happy. They stuck a footlong needle in my jaw full of lidocaine. It hurt. They drilled out the bad teeth, and I may have to go back. My filling went out while sleeping.
Forget that. I would buy a grill and wear it everywhere I go, just to not get lidocained again.

Try a toothbrush.

I beg your pardon. Do not go there. I brush my damn teeth every morning, and every night. Brush, Floss, Mouthwash and Gargle, flouride treatment, the whole works. Check your damn teeth. Before you know it, they will have to extract and give you a root canal. And also, as long as I got my issues taken care of, I don't care whether it hurts or not. Don't get it twisted.  :finger:

Do I sense a little hate here?

Quote from: 7oa on March 24, 2009, 09:15:59 PM

Hmph. And I'm still losing teeth...lol.

Well you are twelve :P I stopped losing my baby teeth when I had my last baby tooth pulled in order to get braces.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 09:21:22 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 08:50:31 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 03:22:06 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 24, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 12:49:09 PM

Just got back from the dentist - No cavities. :biggrin:

Be happy. They stuck a footlong needle in my jaw full of lidocaine. It hurt. They drilled out the bad teeth, and I may have to go back. My filling went out while sleeping.
Forget that. I would buy a grill and wear it everywhere I go, just to not get lidocained again.

Try a toothbrush.

I beg your pardon. Do not go there. I brush my damn teeth every morning, and every night. Brush, Floss, Mouthwash and Gargle, flouride treatment, the whole works. Check your damn teeth. Before you know it, they will have to extract and give you a root canal. And also, as long as I got my issues taken care of, I don't care whether it hurts or not. Don't get it twisted.  :finger:

You are insane.

I'm so sick of Facebook changing their layout. I log in for the first time last week in a while, and It's like I have to re-learn everything. :censored: They made it almost impossible to upload a new picture. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2009, 09:26:21 PM

My last teeth to come out were my canine teeth which was shortly after I turned 12. My first group of molars have yet to come out, though. I've also got wisdom teeth which are impacted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 24, 2009, 10:12:50 PM

Quote

    Hmph. And I'm still losing teeth...lol.

Well you are twelve :P I stopped losing my baby teeth when I had my last baby tooth pulled in order to get braces.

haha I had the same situation...when I was 12 I had 6 stubborn baby teeth pulled AT ONCE to make room for my adult teeth and to prepare for braces  :cry3: hopefully theyll be off sometime next year, Junior year  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2009, 10:43:24 PM

 :yawn:  I just woke up from my nap, I missed so much action already. Earlier today I wasn't feeling too good.

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

OMG. What the F. O_o

Quote from: 7oa on March 24, 2009, 09:15:59 PM

Hmph. And I'm still losing teeth...lol.

You might want to seek a dentist... I stopped losing teeth when I was 10.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 24, 2009, 11:42:46 PM

This is weird: I had ordered something from a place in Portland. It was "Processed" in Portland yesterday night at 7:15 PM, and it's already in a nearby town as of 9:00 PM tonight. And this is USPS. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 25, 2009, 12:40:17 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 24, 2009, 10:43:24 PM

:yawn:  I just woke up from my nap, I missed so much action already. Earlier today I wasn't feeling too good.

Quote from: Tyler on March 24, 2009, 07:17:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 24, 2009, 06:22:10 PM

I've always had the "If it burns, it's working" mentality towards Listerine. :yes:

Except when you're urinating. :P

OMG. What the F. O_o

Quote from: 7oa on March 24, 2009, 09:15:59 PM

Hmph. And I'm still losing teeth...lol.

You might want to seek a dentist... I stopped losing teeth when I was 10.

People lose teeth at different rates. Just because you stopped losing them at age ten doesn't mean everybody else will too.

Jesse I read your post earlier about not having wisdom teeth. Don't gloat so fast. I didn't get mine until I was 20 or 21. You'll get them,sooner or later. Everybody gets them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 06:33:46 AM

Well I GTG, it's not often that I'm online before school....had to print out an important essay lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 06:59:14 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 06:33:46 AM

Well I GTG, it's not often that I'm online before school....had to print out an important essay lol.

haha I'm in the same situation  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 08:47:38 AM

I was just thinking... "Why not get the IntelliSTAR Severe Weather tones as a Ringtone, since I already got the National Weather Service tone?" Do you know how that could happen?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2009, 01:07:51 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 06:59:14 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 06:33:46 AM

Well I GTG, it's not often that I'm online before school....had to print out an important essay lol.

haha I'm in the same situation  :yes:

You are not alone....I get off at 10:13 and I have two minutes to get to class. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 25, 2009, 06:30:16 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 06:49:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start? I wan't March to end already!

Same here. <_<

Me three. <_< Plus, tomorrow high will be 98F. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2009, 06:34:12 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 25, 2009, 06:30:16 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 06:49:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start? I wan't March to end already!

Same here. <_<

Me three. <_< Plus, tomorrow high will be 98F. <_<

Me four.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 25, 2009, 06:39:59 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 25, 2009, 06:34:12 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 25, 2009, 06:30:16 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 23, 2009, 06:49:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start? I wan't March to end already!

Same here. <_<

Me three. <_< Plus, tomorrow high will be 98F. <_<

Me four.

Me five.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 25, 2009, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start?

On April 1st. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 25, 2009, 06:44:40 PM

Why does everyone hate March so much? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 06:48:44 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2009, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start?

On April 1st. :bleh:

April Fools is a stupid holiday,yet I like it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2009, 06:51:44 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 25, 2009, 06:44:40 PM

Why does everyone hate March so much? :dunno:

March is an okay month...I guess we miss the cold weather already?

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 06:48:44 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2009, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start?

On April 1st. :bleh:

April Fools is a stupid holiday,yet I like it.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 06:48:44 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 25, 2009, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2009, 06:28:10 PM

Argh, when will April start?

On April 1st. :bleh:

April Fools is a stupid holiday,yet I like it.

I don't do April Fools. Either you pull a prank on me or you suffer the consenquences (meaning you are dead meat). :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 07:07:10 PM

Anistorm: Kids will be kids. Adults forget they are adults and act like children.

phw115wvwx: March was alright, but the first day of the month, we had a cold North Atlantic barreling down our necks for about 17 hours straight. Then the snow came, thundersnow (knowing I should have been on the bus over near Cantore's live shot), and then... flurries.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2009, 07:21:37 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 07:07:10 PM

Anistorm: Kids will be kids. Adults forget they are adults and act like children.

phw115wvwx: March was alright, but the first day of the month, we had a cold North Atlantic barreling down our necks for about 17 hours straight. Then the snow came, thundersnow (knowing I should have been on the bus over near Cantore's live shot), and then... flurries.

I know, take my older sister for example, she is 28 and acts like a 15 year old sometimes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 07:25:20 PM

ya I don't get what Easter Bunnies have to do with Easter either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 07:43:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 07:25:20 PM

ya I don't get what Easter Bunnies have to do with Easter either.

Our associate minister say "Look at the easter bunny, looking all nice and gay. Look at the easter bunny go hop hop hop. But he has to move fast, cos theirs only 24 hours, So look at the easter bunny go hop hop hop."
That always makes me laugh to the point where I am almost peeing my clothes. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

as in happy perhaps? It also means that...  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 08:01:20 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

as in happy perhaps? It also means that...  :thinking:

Being Happy. Be positive, not negative, today is your birthday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2009, 08:57:00 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 08:01:20 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

as in happy perhaps? It also means that...  :thinking:

Being Happy. Be positive, not negative, today is your birthday.

What the hell is your problem? <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 09:13:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 08:57:00 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 08:01:20 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

as in happy perhaps? It also means that...  :thinking:

Being Happy. Be positive, not negative, today is your birthday.

What the hell is your problem? <_<

Me!?  :dunno: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 09:15:37 PM

Eat a piece of cake. I'm going to the store. I need a Newport and a RC cola.

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 08:57:00 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 08:01:20 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

as in happy perhaps? It also means that...  :thinking:

Being Happy. Be positive, not negative, today is your birthday.

What the hell is your problem? <_<

What I was saying is that "you're 1 year older, you are supposed to take 5 steps forward into fifteenness, but you took 10 steps back into thirteenness". When I say Easter bunny looking all nice and gay, I mean he is nice and happy. Point blank full stop. ME!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2009, 09:24:54 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 09:15:37 PM

Eat a piece of cake. I'm going to the store. I need a Newport and a RC cola.

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 08:57:00 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 08:01:20 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 25, 2009, 07:52:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 07:50:24 PM

Since when is the Easter Bunny gay? :unsure:

as in happy perhaps? It also means that...  :thinking:

Being Happy. Be positive, not negative, today is your birthday.

What the hell is your problem? <_<

What I was saying is that "you're 1 year older, you are supposed to take 5 steps forward into fifteenness, but you took 10 steps back into thirteenness". When I say Easter bunny looking all nice and gay, I mean he is nice and happy. Point blank full stop. ME!

You are out of your damn mind. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 25, 2009, 09:36:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 09:24:54 PM

You are out of your damn mind. :wacko:

I'd have to agree. He almost reminds me of racerboy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2009, 09:41:43 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 25, 2009, 09:36:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 09:24:54 PM

You are out of your damn mind. :wacko:

I'd have to agree. He almost reminds me of racerboy.

Speaking of which, whatever happened to that nut? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 09:47:58 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 25, 2009, 09:36:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 09:24:54 PM

You are out of your damn mind. :wacko:

I'd have to agree. He almost reminds me of racerboy.

Call it what you want, but I am a poster child of being a dentistry, Easter Bunny, YouTube, Time Warner Cable and RC Cola connoisseur. I am out my damn mind, but it isn't any business to the pair of you. This message is brought to you by the aforementioned people and organisations, and also Clonidine, Ask your cardiologist if Clonidne is right for you. :thumbsup:
Next topic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 25, 2009, 09:55:00 PM

What the hell.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 25, 2009, 09:59:38 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 25, 2009, 09:55:00 PM

What the hell.

My thoughts exactly. :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 10:08:32 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 25, 2009, 09:59:38 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 25, 2009, 09:55:00 PM

What the hell.

My thoughts exactly. :noexpression:

Lamarr drinks a RC cola and Laughs at the forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2009, 10:09:37 PM

Itachi from Naruto is too funny. Has anyone seen this one clip where the girl kept calling Itachi's name 30 times before Itachi flips out? And then Itachi says "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" The little girl: "Hi". All that just to say hi. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 25, 2009, 10:17:53 PM

He needs to be banned. Now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 25, 2009, 10:27:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 25, 2009, 10:17:53 PM

He needs to be banned. Now...

Let's look at the almanac... It looks like waning gibbous.  Well, who are you talking about? Who needs to be banned?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 25, 2009, 10:49:42 PM

*looks out door* I think it's safe to come back out onto the porch... *sits on swing*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2009, 10:55:59 PM

*IheartStephanieAbrams becomes very confused*

WOW. I just got back from my lil sister's baseball game and I come back and I miss SO MUCH ACTION. :blink:

Moreover..I think it's safe to come back...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 25, 2009, 10:59:12 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 25, 2009, 10:55:59 PM

*IheartStephanieAbrams becomes very confused*

WOW. I just got back from my lil sister's baseball game and I come back and I miss SO MUCH ACTION. :blink:

Moreover..I think it's safe to come back...

You'll be amased how many posts can be made in under an hour. :yes: And how about a whole week???

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2009, 11:00:15 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness93 on March 25, 2009, 10:59:12 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 25, 2009, 10:55:59 PM

*IheartStephanieAbrams becomes very confused*

WOW. I just got back from my lil sister's baseball game and I come back and I miss SO MUCH ACTION. :blink:

Moreover..I think it's safe to come back...

You'll be amased how many posts can be made in under an hour. :yes: And how 'bout a whole week???

ohh yah...you should've seen my reaction. :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 11:27:52 PM

Last time I had a porch swing, a lightning bolt struck our balcony, and I was on it. The swing broke, and I went flying. I miss living in a house. <_<

In response to the aforementioned posts, I am not going to put up with these asinine comments from none of you, cos you are not worth my time, nor my bandwidth on my DSL. Period.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 26, 2009, 06:38:39 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 11:27:52 PM

In response to the aforementioned posts, I am not going to put up with these asinine comments from none of you, cos you are not worth my time, nor my bandwidth on my DSL. Period.

Last time I checked, you weren't an admin here. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 07:57:12 AM

Lamarr, I'm not happy with what I'm seeing from you. Don't push your luck. I was nice enough to bring you back here after your initial screw up. If you get banned from here again, you won't be coming back. And I'll send your friend Rico packing as well. And I don't give a damn how many videos you post on YouTube about this forum.

Tyler, I find it funny how eager you seem to bash this guy. If I ban him, guess what happens? He brings all his bullshit back to your forum. Granted, your forum is the internet home of bullshit, but still I'd think you' be smart enough to see when you've got it good. But hey, if your really that eager to have him back, don't despair. He's certainly trying his best to grant your wish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 26, 2009, 08:29:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 07:57:12 AM

Lamarr, I'm not happy with what I'm seeing from you. Don't push your luck. I was nice enough to bring you back here after your initial screw up. If you get banned from here again, you won't be coming back. And I'll send your friend Rico packing as well. And I don't give a damn how many videos you post on YouTube about this forum.

Tyler, I find it funny how eager you seem to bash this guy. If I ban him, guess what happens? He brings all his bullshit back to your forum. Granted, your forum is the internet home of bullshit, but still I'd think you' be smart enough to see when you've got it good. But hey, if your really that eager to have him back, don't despair. He's certainly trying his best to grant your wish.

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 26, 2009, 06:38:39 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 11:27:52 PM

In response to the aforementioned posts, I am not going to put up with these asinine comments from none of you, cos you are not worth my time, nor my bandwidth on my DSL. Period.

Last time I checked, you weren't an admin here. <_<

Right.

Gil: Quit enabling such behaviour. Your condensending posts are deemed as perpetual ADHD.:angry:
weatherfan95: There are 3 administrators in this forum, and I don't see his name on there. End of discussion. :happy:
lfmusiclover: I don't know Lamarr, but I am a psychologist major in college and I have seen his kind in my internship. Also, I don't live in Charlotte, I live in Crofton. :yes:
Tyler: Quit enabling such behaviour, and trying to stop it. <_<
ALL: I have been on this forum well before logging on. I just was looking to see what kind of shit you would try and make Lamarr go mental and have an infarction. Stop it at once. :nono:
Lamarr: Quit letting these people get to you, unless you want to be in the psych ward, talking to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2009, 09:01:18 AM

Quote from: rico on March 26, 2009, 08:29:39 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 07:57:12 AM

Lamarr, I'm not happy with what I'm seeing from you. Don't push your luck. I was nice enough to bring you back here after your initial screw up. If you get banned from here again, you won't be coming back. And I'll send your friend Rico packing as well. And I don't give a damn how many videos you post on YouTube about this forum.

Tyler, I find it funny how eager you seem to bash this guy. If I ban him, guess what happens? He brings all his bullshit back to your forum. Granted, your forum is the internet home of bullshit, but still I'd think you' be smart enough to see when you've got it good. But hey, if your really that eager to have him back, don't despair. He's certainly trying his best to grant your wish.

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 26, 2009, 06:38:39 AM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 25, 2009, 11:27:52 PM

In response to the aforementioned posts, I am not going to put up with these asinine comments from none of you, cos you are not worth my time, nor my bandwidth on my DSL. Period.

Last time I checked, you weren't an admin here. <_<

Right.

Gil: Quit enabling such behaviour. Your condensending posts are deemed as perpetual ADHD.:angry:
weatherfan95: There are 3 administrators in this forum, and I don't see his name on there. End of discussion. :happy:
lfmusiclover: I don't know Lamarr, but I am a psychologist major in college and I have seen his kind in my internship. Also, I don't live in Charlotte, I live in Crofton. :yes:
Tyler: Quit enabling such behaviour, and trying to stop it. <_<
ALL: I have been on this forum well before logging on. I just was looking to see what kind of shit you would try and make Lamarr go mental and have an infarction. Stop it at once. :nono:
Lamarr: Quit letting these people get to you, unless you want to be in the psych ward, talking to me.

Who the hell do you think you are? This is the internet, for god's sake. If he can't take it, then he can leave (which I think I speak for everyone when I say, that would be most appreciated).

You are both out of your freakin minds, as far as I'm concerned. You should both be in the psych ward.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 26, 2009, 09:12:10 AM

*hands Gary the banhammer*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 26, 2009, 09:19:52 AM

This is getting a little out of hand  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 26, 2009, 09:37:57 AM

So, um, anway, thunderstorms, like em? hate em?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 26, 2009, 09:40:01 AM

Love thunderstorms especially ones that produce Waterspouts  :thrilled: the spout was between Martha's Vineyard and New Bedford.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHN0GgiQegE&fmt=18# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHN0GgiQegE&fmt=18#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 26, 2009, 09:55:35 AM

I love thunderstorms but my people don't. My mum, she cuts everything off in the house and she sits in a dark room until the "cloud" goes by. When my grandmum yells "Lamarr, it's coming up a cloud!", thinking I don't watch The Weather Channel,  mum goes into panic mode. It's quite funny, really. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 26, 2009, 10:59:05 AM

Hopefully early june i will finally get a tuner after my flu study ends in which i get $250

What would be the best Tuner to record in HD?

Pinnacle or hauppauge? or even a different one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 26, 2009, 11:21:29 AM

You should ask in the which would you prefer game and go by whatever answer you get.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 11:29:34 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 26, 2009, 09:12:10 AM

*hands Gary the banhammer*

*eyes the banhammer*

Don't tempt me.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 26, 2009, 12:08:18 PM

Bad enough I can't tell the administrator what is going on, cos the tables will turn so I will take the blame, and also they will not activate my passcode for the WeatherSCAN, I'm taking a vacation, and I'm leaving my computer at home. I know it's a run-on sentence, but simplicity is key.

Also "ban-hammer" is hyphenated or spaced altogether. Have a good few days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 01:11:58 PM

This is getting out of hand, too. I'm staying away from the porch until things are settled and under control. I don't want to get involved in this argument.  :hammer:  :thumbdown: :dunno: :no: :blink: :hmm: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :angry:

*IheartStephanieAbrams walks away*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 26, 2009, 01:59:34 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 26, 2009, 01:11:58 PM

This is getting out of hand, too. I'm staying away from the porch until things are settled and under control. I don't want to get involved in this argument.  :hammer:  :thumbdown: :dunno: :no: :blink: :hmm: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :angry:

Seconded. :no: Sorry, but I haven't been here for a while and I'm saying, "Wow...what's happened?"

*goes home from front porch*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 26, 2009, 03:40:33 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 26, 2009, 01:59:34 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 26, 2009, 01:11:58 PM

This is getting out of hand, too. I'm staying away from the porch until things are settled and under control. I don't want to get involved in this argument.  :hammer:  :thumbdown: :dunno: :no: :blink: :hmm: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :angry:

Seconded. :no: Sorry, but I haven't been here for a while and I'm saying, "Wow...what's happened?"

*goes home from front porch*

Look in further pages, and also this page. That way, you will be halfway caught-up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2009, 04:08:24 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on March 26, 2009, 10:59:05 AM

Hopefully early june i will finally get a tuner after my flu study ends in which i get $250

What would be the best Tuner to record in HD?

Pinnacle or hauppauge? or even a different one?

Pinnacle. It's a lil more expensive then Hauppauge but it's to install and maintain, plus there's S-Video output too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 05:03:55 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 26, 2009, 01:59:34 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 26, 2009, 01:11:58 PM

This is getting out of hand, too. I'm staying away from the porch until things are settled and under control. I don't want to get involved in this argument.  :hammer:  :thumbdown: :dunno: :no: :blink: :hmm: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :angry:

Seconded. :no: Sorry, but I haven't been here for a while and I'm saying, "Wow...what's happened?"

*goes home from front porch*

I third this. I'm going to steer far away from the Porch and go watch some TV until this all blows over. :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2009, 05:06:27 PM

May be a few days. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 26, 2009, 05:24:37 PM

*weatherfan95 reads unread posts in The Front Porch after getting home from school and says that banhammer may be needed after reading them. :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lamarr on March 26, 2009, 05:36:57 PM

I am letting this forum go. This forum and some people has ran this forum rampant. This forum is like herpes, you try and remedy the situation, but it come right back.
I'm outtie. :smoke2:

http://www.blogtv.com/people/lamarr912 (http://www.blogtv.com/people/lamarr912)
http://www.myspace.com/yungshawty01 (http://www.myspace.com/yungshawty01)
http://www.youtube.com/lamarr912 (http://www.youtube.com/lamarr912)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2009, 05:39:41 PM

If this isn't the icing on the cake, then I don't know what is. Good riddance.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 26, 2009, 05:40:41 PM

Quote from: Lamarr on March 26, 2009, 05:36:57 PM

I am letting this forum go. This forum and some people has ran this forum rampant. This forum is like herpes, you try and remedy the situation, but it come right back.
I'm outtie. :smoke2:

[url]http://www.blogtv.com/people/lamarr912[/url] ([url]http://www.blogtv.com/people/lamarr912[/url])
[url]http://www.myspace.com/yungshawty01[/url] ([url]http://www.myspace.com/yungshawty01[/url])
[url]http://www.youtube.com/lamarr912[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/lamarr912[/url])

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 06:13:35 PM

I would highly recommend nobody respond to Lamarr any further. Let's try to get the mood back into spring and bring the flowers back in! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 06:14:28 PM

Lamarr is banned. Rico, you'll follow if I hear so much as a single peeop out of you about this.

For the rest of you, I don't give a damn how many videos Lamarr makes. Don't tell me about them. i don't want to know. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 26, 2009, 06:15:29 PM

Phew.

Bob Barker's coming back to Price is Right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 26, 2009, 06:15:49 PM

I'm going to go ahead and let this blow over

*Evan steps off The Front Porch and runs*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on March 26, 2009, 06:15:58 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 06:14:28 PM

Lamarr is banned. Rico, you'll follow if I hear so much as a single peeop out of you about this.

For the rest of you, I don't give a damn how many videos Lamarr makes. Don't tell me about them. i don't want to know.

Who is Rico?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

rico IS lamarr912. btw...look at the "cos" in both of their posts you can tell a clear relationship.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 06:21:38 PM

*IheartStephanieAbrams returns to the porch after a long day at college*

I heard about everything. I am glad everything is settled.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 26, 2009, 06:43:44 PM

*gently steps on edge of porch in case evacuation is necessary*

Good to be back. :yes: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 07:34:51 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 26, 2009, 06:43:44 PM

*gently steps on edge of porch in case evacuation is necessary*

Good to be back. :yes: :biggrin:

Can you point me out the evacuation route, Johnny? Just in case a situation like this happens again? :bleh: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 26, 2009, 07:45:47 PM

Ana and Johnny, I just put up this sign in case there is an emergency here in the future: :lol:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DyQ_YCa-sAo/Rrcz14WtL0I/AAAAAAAAAZA/zsl_4go1YJI/s400/evacuation%2Broute.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 07:51:56 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 26, 2009, 07:45:47 PM

Ana and Johnny, I just put up this sign in case there is an emergency here in the future: :lol:
([url]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DyQ_YCa-sAo/Rrcz14WtL0I/AAAAAAAAAZA/zsl_4go1YJI/s400/evacuation%2Broute.jpg[/url])

haha, thanx, Patrick...for pointing that out. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 26, 2009, 08:00:27 PM

Why does it not go to the right? <_< <_< <_< <_< <_< <_< :club: :hammer: :nono:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 26, 2009, 08:07:14 PM

*adjusts the arrow*
(http://www.corporatemissionprotection.com/images/sce/evacuation%20route.jpg)
Better now? :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 26, 2009, 08:12:48 PM

No, now I want it to point at an angle of precisely 32.100264243251145227145737523412742450000014455°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 26, 2009, 08:28:28 PM

*Evan Steps Cautiously back onto the front porch but stays close to Patrick's Evacuation Route*
I do this Just in case I need to :run:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 26, 2009, 08:33:29 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 26, 2009, 08:12:48 PM

No, now I want it to point at an angle of precisely 32.100264243251145227145737523412742450000014455°.

You're sure having a good time with this, aren't you? :rolleyes: *hands Jonathan a protractor and apologizes for calling him Johnny earlier*

Quote from: Evan on March 26, 2009, 08:28:28 PM

*Evan Steps Cautiously back onto the front porch but stays close to Patrick's Evacuation Route*
I do this Just in case I need to :run:

Don't worry, Evan.  At least the front porch feels safe and friendly again. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 26, 2009, 08:44:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 26, 2009, 08:33:29 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 26, 2009, 08:12:48 PM

No, now I want it to point at an angle of precisely 32.100264243251145227145737523412742450000014455°.

You're sure having a good time with this, aren't you? :rolleyes: *hands Jonathan a protractor and apologizes for calling him Johnny earlier*

Quote from: Evan on March 26, 2009, 08:28:28 PM

*Evan Steps Cautiously back onto the front porch but stays close to Patrick's Evacuation Route*
I do this Just in case I need to :run:

Don't worry, Evan.  At least the front porch feels safe and friendly again. :yes:

at least we hope

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 09:00:13 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 26, 2009, 08:00:27 PM

Why does it not go to the right? <_< <_< <_< <_< <_< <_< :club: :hammer: :nono:

If you turn to the right, you are turning back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 26, 2009, 09:21:25 PM

*Max slowly approaches porch
is it safe and sane to return?  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 09:23:32 PM

YIKES!!! I have attracted revenge!!!!!

Just recieved a tweet from *you know who*, I'm so blocking him so he won't continue to seek revenge from me and from all of us.  :club:

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 26, 2009, 09:21:25 PM

*Max slowly approaches porch
is it safe and sane to return?  :fear:

Yeah he is gone. But not from my twitter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2009, 10:14:56 PM

Never underestimate the SCSI bus. Never.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 26, 2009, 10:19:47 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 26, 2009, 09:23:32 PM

YIKES!!! I have attracted revenge!!!!!

Just recieved a tweet from *you know who*, I'm so blocking him so he won't continue to seek revenge from me and from all of us.  :club:

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 26, 2009, 09:21:25 PM

*Max slowly approaches porch
is it safe and sane to return?  :fear:

Yeah he is gone. But not from my twitter.

Phew, good  :happy:
And Lamar is gone? Well, that's no major loss, he made no sense anyways...  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 10:25:18 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 26, 2009, 10:19:47 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 26, 2009, 09:23:32 PM

YIKES!!! I have attracted revenge!!!!!

Just recieved a tweet from *you know who*, I'm so blocking him so he won't continue to seek revenge from me and from all of us.  :club:

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 26, 2009, 09:21:25 PM

*Max slowly approaches porch
is it safe and sane to return?  :fear:

Yeah he is gone. But not from my twitter.

Phew, good  :happy:
And Lamar is gone? Well, that's no major loss, he made no sense anyways...  :P

Yeah, and I just blocked him from my Twitter :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 26, 2009, 10:34:04 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 26, 2009, 06:15:29 PM

Phew.

Bob Barker's coming back to Price is Right.

For real?!  :blink:  or is that suppose to be a joke?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 10:42:23 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 26, 2009, 10:34:04 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 26, 2009, 06:15:29 PM

Phew.

Bob Barker's coming back to Price is Right.

For real?!  :blink:  or is that suppose to be a joke?

He's joking :thumbsup: He's trying to say that it's safe to return to the porch

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 26, 2009, 10:49:51 PM

Bob Barker actually returned for an episode to promote his new memoir during the Showcase. Apparently the episode will air April 16. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 10:52:49 PM

Uhhh!!!! I hope there's none of these here on the porch! I just saw two of them here in my room!!!
(I'm no scardycat, if I see one, I'll kill it).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 26, 2009, 10:55:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

rico IS lamarr912. btw...look at the "cos" in both of their posts you can tell a clear relationship.

No Vic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2009, 11:07:38 PM

Is lamarr really banned? :dunno: There's nothing that says that he is, and he was last active AFTER Gary made the post saying he was banned. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 26, 2009, 11:10:01 PM

This is freaking Rich out.

(http://imgh.us/128_Rich_20060125_2.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 11:10:53 PM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on March 26, 2009, 11:10:01 PM

This is freaking Rich out.

([url]http://imgh.us/128_Rich_20060125_2.png[/url])

exactly.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 11:29:54 PM

Guys (and gals)... Can you please drop this Lamarr thing now? He's gone. Let's move on. We don't need to discuss it. Seriously. It's old news now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2009, 11:32:09 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 11:29:54 PM

Guys (and gals)... Can you please drop this Lamarr thing now? He's gone. Let's move on. We don't need to discuss it. Seriously. It's old news now.

Agreed, it's the past.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 26, 2009, 11:43:08 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 11:29:54 PM

Guys (and gals)... Can you please drop this Lamarr thing now? He's gone. Let's move on. We don't need to discuss it. Seriously. It's old news now.

I agree.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 27, 2009, 12:09:21 AM

Yes, let's move fooooooorwaaaaaarrrrrd....

(http://imgh.us/171_Rich_20060125_3.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 12:11:56 AM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on March 27, 2009, 12:09:21 AM

Yes, let's move fooooooorwaaaaaarrrrrd....

([url]http://imgh.us/171_Rich_20060125_3.png[/url])

hahahahahaha  :rofl2: Springy and his "Rich Johnson" sayings!

Grrr!!! I spy another cockroach!!! *grabs a shoe and kills it*

ewwwww  :happy: Sorry, I'm in a weird mood.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 27, 2009, 08:17:11 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 26, 2009, 11:29:54 PM

Guys (and gals)... Can you please drop this Lamarr thing now? He's gone. Let's move on. We don't need to discuss it. Seriously. It's old news now.

A Rich pic is posted up and it's not this one?

(http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/4313/letsdothatql1.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2009, 08:28:01 AM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on March 27, 2009, 12:09:21 AM

Yes, let's move fooooooorwaaaaaarrrrrd....

([url]http://imgh.us/171_Rich_20060125_3.png[/url])

Did he actually say that? I am loving the screenshots there, especially the black LDL and the old graphics (even though that has nothing to do with Rich Johnson)  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 11:26:06 AM

So, um, dogs, like em? hate em?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 27, 2009, 11:34:29 AM

I love dogs i have a pug of my own.  pics later

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 12:19:48 PM

Serafina, my kitty is starting to show signs of labor as of 4 AM. She is anxious and constantly meowing. Whenever I see her at her basket, it might be that she is having a contraction. Right now she is walking around...anxious.  :unsure: So, I am guessing that she will have her kittens pretty soon today or tonight...I will keep you guys updated (if you care about cats).

Quote from: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 11:26:06 AM

So, um, dogs, like em? hate em?

I have a doggy, but lately she has been very naughty. Her name is Abby (a form of Stephanie Abrams). She is an 11 month old Cocker Spaniel, she is very playful, but rude at times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on March 27, 2009, 12:29:36 PM

When I first saw your AIM message about "grandmommy", I was a little confused until I checked Twitter and here. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 12:46:04 PM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on March 27, 2009, 12:29:36 PM

When I first saw your AIM message about "grandmommy", I was a little confused until I checked Twitter and here. :P

You can all call me a grandmommy now. (but the kittens are not here yet!) My future hubby Adam is the granddaddy and Jesse has been chosen to become the uncle.

Right now she went back to her basket and I am seeing a different sign, too, she is also constantly licking. I won't be online as normal due to this because she doesn't want me to leave her. (I am also babysitting two brats as well. <_<)

*IheartStephanieAbrams hears a loud meow*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2009, 12:59:41 PM

I hate dogs, and I could get into a really heated discussion as to why cats are SOOOO much better. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 27, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Can I be the 48th cousin? :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 27, 2009, 01:01:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 12:59:41 PM

I hate dogs, and I could get into a really heated discussion as to why cats are SOOOO much better. :D

Agreed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 01:03:25 PM

Cats are good until they start urinating on the basement floor, and you take them to the vet, try what they say, and it still doesn't stop.  I prefer dogs because they're more trainable, but everyone prefers their own, and I understand why some like cats.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 01:07:05 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 27, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Can I be the 48th cousin? :rofl2:

You can be an uncle, too, Jonny.

BTW, 6 hours have passed and no contractions yet. (Do you think I should start a new thread about this? :thinking:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2009, 01:40:29 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 01:03:25 PM

Cats are good until they start urinating on the basement floor, and you take them to the vet, try what they say, and it still doesn't stop.  I prefer dogs because they're more trainable, but everyone prefers their own, and I understand why some like cats.

I can say that my cat has never done ANYTHING like that. It's important to remember, that all animals are individual, just as people are individual. Also, there are different "quirks" or problems associated with the various breeds, as I'm sure is the case with dogs too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 01:44:44 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 01:40:29 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 01:03:25 PM

Cats are good until they start urinating on the basement floor, and you take them to the vet, try what they say, and it still doesn't stop.  I prefer dogs because they're more trainable, but everyone prefers their own, and I understand why some like cats.

I can say that my cat has never done ANYTHING like that. It's important to remember, that all animals are individual, just as people are individual. Also, there are different "quirks" or problems associated with the various breeds, as I'm sure is the case with dogs too.

Agreed with Gil.   :yes: Every cat is different and it has their own special ways. Same with dogs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 04:25:25 PM

Yes, the dog we have now is a pretty good dog, but the dog we had when I lived with my parents (same breed actually) wasn't that great of one.  But this may also just be personal bias because this is more of me and my wife's own dog, maybe she's not any better than he was.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 27, 2009, 04:30:00 PM

Got my third website client today.   :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 27, 2009, 05:06:37 PM

I need money for my macbook. I do have some funds, though.

Progress: $10 out of $990 (that's student pricing with iWork.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 05:08:22 PM

Ana, I would recommend bringing this to a new thread  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 27, 2009, 05:09:51 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 27, 2009, 01:07:05 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 27, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Can I be the 48th cousin? :rofl2:

You can be an uncle, too, Jonny.

BTW, 6 hours have passed and no contractions yet. (Do you think I should start a new thread about this? :thinking:)

Can I be an uncle too?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 05:14:40 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 27, 2009, 05:06:37 PM

I need money for my macbook. I do have some funds, though.

Progress: $10 out of $990 (that's student pricing with iWork.)

You have a long way to go.

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 05:08:22 PM

Ana, I would recommend bringing this to a new thread  :yes:

Very well then...Uncle Jesse.  :bleh:

Quote from: Evan on March 27, 2009, 05:09:51 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 27, 2009, 01:07:05 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 27, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Can I be the 48th cousin? :rofl2:

You can be an uncle, too, Jonny.

BTW, 6 hours have passed and no contractions yet. (Do you think I should start a new thread about this? :thinking:)

Can I be an uncle too?

Along with Jesse and Jonny, I have room for one more. ok. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2009, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 27, 2009, 01:44:44 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 01:40:29 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 27, 2009, 01:03:25 PM

Cats are good until they start urinating on the basement floor, and you take them to the vet, try what they say, and it still doesn't stop.  I prefer dogs because they're more trainable, but everyone prefers their own, and I understand why some like cats.

I can say that my cat has never done ANYTHING like that. It's important to remember, that all animals are individual, just as people are individual. Also, there are different "quirks" or problems associated with the various breeds, as I'm sure is the case with dogs too.

Agreed with Gil.   :yes: Every cat is different and it has their own special ways. Same with dogs.

I'll buy that too. I prefer cats over dogs, especially because of the Great Dane we have, but I would be okay with a medium sized dog, since I like to walk dogs every now and then  :thumbsup: I have two cats, and I hav had them both since shortly after the May 2007 Vocal Nite.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 27, 2009, 06:05:17 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 27, 2009, 05:14:40 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 27, 2009, 05:06:37 PM

I need money for my macbook. I do have some funds, though.

Progress: $10 out of $990 (that's student pricing with iWork.)

You have a long way to go.

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 05:08:22 PM

Ana, I would recommend bringing this to a new thread  :yes:

Very well then...Uncle Jesse.  :bleh:

Quote from: Evan on March 27, 2009, 05:09:51 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 27, 2009, 01:07:05 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 27, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Can I be the 48th cousin? :rofl2:

You can be an uncle, too, Jonny.

BTW, 6 hours have passed and no contractions yet. (Do you think I should start a new thread about this? :thinking:)

Can I be an uncle too?

Along with Jesse and Jonny, I have room for one more. ok. :)

Thanks!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 06:08:27 PM

Well I'm gonna move my Kitty topic somewhere else, I made a new thread on the same board, so on there you'll find updates. You can also find updates on my Twitter and Facebook.

Anyways...back to the drawing board.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 27, 2009, 06:28:07 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 27, 2009, 01:01:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 12:59:41 PM

I hate dogs, and I could get into a really heated discussion as to why cats are SOOOO much better. :D

Agreed.

Same here. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2009, 06:29:19 PM

Maybe someone can shed some light on this: A friend of mine told me that if you wait until you're 18 to get a driver's license, then you don't have to take Driver's Ed. Is this true? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 27, 2009, 06:29:58 PM

I believe it varies from state to state, Gil.

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 12:59:41 PM

I hate dogs, and I could get into a really heated discussion as to why cats are SOOOO much better. :D

No matter what, you won't be able to convince me. I'm allergic to them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 06:35:46 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 06:29:19 PM

Maybe someone can shed some light on this: A friend of mine told me that if you wait until you're 18 to get a driver's license, then you don't have to take Driver's Ed. Is this true? :thinking:

I am 18, and I never took driver's ed. I guess after 18, either someone shows you how to drive, or you have to go to a driving school where you have to pay about $200 a course. My parents refuse to show me how to drive. <_< <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2009, 06:41:16 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 27, 2009, 06:35:46 PM

I am 18, and I never took driver's ed. I guess after 18, either someone shows you how to drive, or you have to go to a driving school where you have to pay about $200 a course. My parents refuse to show me how to drive. <_< <_<

I have the same problem  <_<
Hopefully though, I will begin taking Driver's Ed this year and have my license sometime early next year. I will most likely have taken Driver's Ed and have my license by the time I turn 18 :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2009, 06:55:12 PM

Some states also require drivers ed to get a permit too. It is in NJ, but not in PA so I ended up getting my PA permit before I completed my drivers ed course (by just a few weeks). I hope to get my junior/provisional license before the summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2009, 06:57:40 PM

Guys, just an FYI Filefront is shutting down on March 30th. SO download all your TWC related files before the shutdown on 3/30. You'll see a farewell banner on their site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 27, 2009, 08:38:12 PM

Speaking of which, I finally passed my CDL endorsement test! To those who don't know, it is a commercial driver's licence, so, I will be able to pay my way through college! Heeeey! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:48:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:38:12 PM

Speaking of which, I finally passed my CDL endorsement test! To those who don't know, it is a commercial driver's licence, so, I will be able to pay my way through college! Heeeey! :)

:O! You're able to drive trucks now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 27, 2009, 08:50:28 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:48:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:38:12 PM

Speaking of which, I finally passed my CDL endorsement test! To those who don't know, it is a commercial driver's licence, so, I will be able to pay my way through college! Heeeey! :)

:O! You're able to drive trucks now?

Buses. Or maybe interurbans. Maybe, trucks as well, but, I am slender and I don't want to break my nails.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:52:02 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:50:28 PM

Buses. Or maybe interurbans. Maybe, trucks as well, but, I am slender and I don't want to break my nails.

Aren't you a guy? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 27, 2009, 08:55:16 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:52:02 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:50:28 PM

Buses. Or maybe interurbans. Maybe, trucks as well, but, I am slender and I don't want to break my nails.

Aren't you a guy? :blink:

Yes! You think I would not spend 2 or 3 hours on end in the mirror, to gussy up everyday for my fingernails to break on me?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2009, 10:08:04 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:55:16 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:52:02 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:50:28 PM

Buses. Or maybe interurbans. Maybe, trucks as well, but, I am slender and I don't want to break my nails.

Aren't you a guy? :blink:

Yes. You think I would not spend 2 or 3 hours on end in the mirror, to gussy up everyday for my fingernails to break on me?
I am signing off at 9:55 to see that boy's show.

Ooookay, then. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 27, 2009, 10:10:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 10:08:04 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:55:16 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:52:02 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:50:28 PM

Buses. Or maybe interurbans. Maybe, trucks as well, but, I am slender and I don't want to break my nails.

Aren't you a guy? :blink:

Yes. You think I would not spend 2 or 3 hours on end in the mirror, to gussy up everyday for my fingernails to break on me?
I am signing off at 9:55 to see that boy's show.

Ooookay, then. :blink:

Huh?!  :blink:  :dunno:  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2009, 11:18:03 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 27, 2009, 10:10:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 10:08:04 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:55:16 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2009, 08:52:02 PM

Quote from: rico on March 27, 2009, 08:50:28 PM

Buses. Or maybe interurbans. Maybe, trucks as well, but, I am slender and I don't want to break my nails.

Aren't you a guy? :blink:

Yes. You think I would not spend 2 or 3 hours on end in the mirror, to gussy up everyday for my fingernails to break on me?
I am signing off at 9:55 to see that boy's show.

Ooookay, then. :blink:

Huh?!  :blink:  :dunno:  :huh:

Uh oh...another one.... I'm out. :run:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2009, 11:27:02 PM

I had a feeling something was brewing. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 27, 2009, 11:39:00 PM

I'm lost. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 27, 2009, 11:47:02 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 27, 2009, 11:39:00 PM

I'm lost. :wacko:

ur not alone...TO THE EVACUATION ROUTE!!! :run: ...quick dispatch Jim Cantore to cover whats brewing on the front porch :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2009, 11:52:09 PM

I'm SO confused. :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:

What are we talking about? :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 28, 2009, 12:10:43 AM

The Front Porch is starting to creep me out. We need a fence around this place to keep all the whack-jobs away. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2009, 12:43:30 AM

Quote from: Tyler on March 28, 2009, 12:10:43 AM

The Front Porch is starting to creep me out. We need a fence around this place to keep all the whack-jobs away. :hmm:

Agreed. I'm planning to bring my BF over here to protect me.

*IheartStephanieAbrams calls her BF via cellphone*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 07:15:01 AM

Everyone, please calm down.  Just because the last several posts were rather unusual doesn't mean that we should all be running away from the front porch yet again. :hmm:  The administrators will take care of whatever happened here soon if needed. :yes:  In the mean time, do you all want me to install some security devices here just to make everything feel safe again? :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2009, 09:34:13 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 07:15:01 AM

Everyone, please calm down.  Just because the last several posts were rather unusual doesn't mean that we should all be running away from the front porch yet again. :hmm:  The administrators will take care of whatever happened here soon if needed. :yes:  In the mean time, do you all want me to install some security devices here just to make everything feel safe again? :bleh:

Who are you? (honestly, i have no idea who you are)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 09:44:13 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2009, 09:34:13 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 07:15:01 AM

Everyone, please calm down.  Just because the last several posts were rather unusual doesn't mean that we should all be running away from the front porch yet again. :hmm:  The administrators will take care of whatever happened here soon if needed. :yes:  In the mean time, do you all want me to install some security devices here just to make everything feel safe again? :bleh:

Who are you? (honestly, i have no idea who you are)

Gil, I'm Patrick, and I joined here about a month ago.  Look for my thread buried in page 3 of the General Discussion where I introduced myself to everyone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 28, 2009, 10:34:06 AM

I don't understand what this 'rico' guy is saying..  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2009, 10:34:56 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 09:44:13 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2009, 09:34:13 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 07:15:01 AM

Everyone, please calm down.  Just because the last several posts were rather unusual doesn't mean that we should all be running away from the front porch yet again. :hmm:  The administrators will take care of whatever happened here soon if needed. :yes:  In the mean time, do you all want me to install some security devices here just to make everything feel safe again? :bleh:

Who are you? (honestly, i have no idea who you are)

Gil, I'm Patrick, and I joined here about a month ago.  Look for my thread buried in page 3 of the General Discussion where I introduced myself to everyone.

Works for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 28, 2009, 11:38:06 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on March 28, 2009, 10:34:06 AM

I don't understand what this 'rico' guy is saying..  :hmm:

What I was saying, was that I got my CDL, meaning I can drive buses, operate Trains or semitrailers in the state of Maryland. I feel, I cannot perform the duties of a truck driver because: I might chip a nail or two. I will not have access to The Weather Channel. The Weather Channel does not simulcast on CB radio. And also, cuz I am on probation, I can't leave Maryland or D.C. unless I am driving a Maryland Transit bus or a Washington Metro bus, also operating the trains.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2009, 11:41:36 AM

Can we like move on and talk about something else....PLEASE????
I feel like the Stupid has returned to me once again. :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2009, 11:44:54 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 28, 2009, 11:41:36 AM

Can we like move on and talk about something else....PLEASE????
I feel like the Stupid has returned to me once again. :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

When did it ever leave? :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 12:45:18 PM

*changing the subject upon Ana's request* ;)
March ends in just three days for everyone here who couldn't wait for this month to end. :thumbsup:  What are you all looking forward to doing in April?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 28, 2009, 12:52:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 12:45:18 PM

*changing the subject upon Ana's request* ;)
March ends in just three days for everyone here who couldn't wait for this month to end. :thumbsup:  What are you all looking forward to doing in April?

The April 2009 TWC music playlist, of course. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 12:57:45 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 28, 2009, 12:52:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 12:45:18 PM

*changing the subject upon Ana's request* ;)
March ends in just three days for everyone here who couldn't wait for this month to end. :thumbsup:  What are you all looking forward to doing in April?

The April 2009 TWC music playlist, of course. :thumbsup:

That, a better school experience, warmer temps, more stormy days (:D) and of course, SPRING BREAK!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2009, 01:05:17 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 12:45:18 PM

*changing the subject upon Ana's request* ;)
March ends in just three days for everyone here who couldn't wait for this month to end. :thumbsup:  What are you all looking forward to doing in April?

Thank you. *phew*

My Spring Break starts April 9th and ends April 19th, I am hoping and still hoping to spend it with my future hubby/BF. When April starts, I have to turn in 100 problems on decimals and ratios, an essay on my worst vacation, and alongside, a math and Astronomy midterm. I feel like spring break came early for me because I am going to the beach on Sunday. The 70's are gone officially, as I am foreseeing temps in the 90's from now on in the El Centro forecast.

BTW i know something's happening tonight...I just can't seem to think!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2009, 03:13:42 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 12:57:45 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 28, 2009, 12:52:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 12:45:18 PM

*changing the subject upon Ana's request* ;)
March ends in just three days for everyone here who couldn't wait for this month to end. :thumbsup:  What are you all looking forward to doing in April?

The April 2009 TWC music playlist, of course. :thumbsup:

That, a better school experience, warmer temps, more stormy days (:D) and of course, SPRING BREAK!

Same here! I hope they put at least one or two of my wanted songs on the playlist in April:
1) Breathe In by 7 and 5
2) Winged Mammal Theme by REM
3) Pacific Wind by Ryan Farish
4) Sunday by Moby
5) Hurry Home by Craig Chaquico
6) From The Sky by Ryan Farish
7) Riders of the Ancient Winds by Craig Chaquico and Russ Freeman
8) Layla by Derek and the Dominoes
9) Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd
10) Smooth Sailing by Airborne
11) Feeling Good by Steve Oliver
12) Rushing by Moby
13) Homeward Bound by Patrick O'Hearn
14) Guyute by Phish
15) It's Just... Talk by Pat Metheny

I was also planning on going to my uncle's house next weekend to see what star unit he has (in Yale, MI, just a few miles NW of Port Huron), but he has Dish  :wall:
So, I am unsure what I am doing that weekend.  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 03:17:14 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to hear Pacific Wind next month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 28, 2009, 03:20:29 PM

Quote from: socool375 on March 28, 2009, 03:13:42 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 12:57:45 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on March 28, 2009, 12:52:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2009, 12:45:18 PM

I was also planning on going to my uncle's house next weekend to see what star unit he has (in Yale, MI, just a few miles NW of Port Huron), but he has Dish  :wall:

I have Dish. And I'm barely okay with it. But I want them to put some animation into the SLF.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2009, 03:21:31 PM

I want dish. DirecTV just sucks, I am sorry. :no: :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2009, 03:23:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 03:17:14 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to hear Pacific Wind next month.

I sure hope so! I would also hope to hear at least one of those Moby songs I have listed, and it would never hurt to hear "Breathe In". *feels optimism increasing*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 28, 2009, 03:47:41 PM

My power JUST came back on, after being out basically all day due to the thunderstorms that hit last night. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 28, 2009, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 28, 2009, 03:47:41 PM

My power JUST came back on, after being out basically all day due to the thunderstorms that hit last night. :blink:

My power went out earlier from the same thing, there's another big storm coming in for me now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2009, 04:14:52 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 28, 2009, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 28, 2009, 03:47:41 PM

My power JUST came back on, after being out basically all day due to the thunderstorms that hit last night. :blink:

My power went out earlier from the same thing, there's another big storm coming in for me now.

The action over at the east coast is so crazy!!! Fargo, ND might get a blizzard again this week, and the chances for tornadic thunderstorms in the south is very high. I have a friend who lives in MS and he is a storm chaser-in-training. He gets hyper when severe weather strikes. I want to encourage him to join this forum.

Anyways, I must admit...I am jealous. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on March 28, 2009, 04:22:33 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 28, 2009, 04:14:52 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 28, 2009, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stephen on March 28, 2009, 03:47:41 PM

My power JUST came back on, after being out basically all day due to the thunderstorms that hit last night. :blink:

My power went out earlier from the same thing, there's another big storm coming in for me now.

The action over at the east coast is so crazy!!! Fargo, ND might get a blizzard again this week, and the chances for tornadic thunderstorms in the south is very high. I have a friend who lives in MS and he is a storm chaser-in-training. He gets hyper when severe weather strikes. I want to encourage him to join this forum.

Anyways, I must admit...I am jealous. :(

4 days ago, it was bad. A tornado was 5 miles away from me and even the bolt weather team was trying to warn me!! Also it was the only tornado that hit TX that day

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2009, 04:52:38 PM

Alright, I'm getting ticked off. I dont want to see another word about Lamarr, Rico, or any of the crap that's gone on in here over the last three days. I am honestly appalled by the level of maturity being shown by some of you. Grow up, move on. What's done is done. No use in beating a dead horse.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 05:08:42 PM

Turns out that my favourite song from the December 2000 playlist is unavailable. :( Go figure, just another day of March bad luck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 28, 2009, 05:45:37 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2009, 04:52:38 PM

Alright, I'm getting ticked off. I dont want to see another word about Lamarr, Rico, or any of the crap that's gone on in here over the last three days. I am honestly appalled by the level of maturity being shown by some of you. Grow up, move on. What's done is done. No use in beating a dead horse.

Amen. Back in my Wikipedia days, we had a policy about that...[[WP:STICK]].

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2009, 10:16:42 PM

It's fun going through hard drives of old school computers from 15-20 years ago. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 28, 2009, 10:31:40 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2009, 10:16:42 PM

It's fun going through hard drives of old school computers from 15-20 years ago. :happy:

lol what'd ya find  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2009, 11:24:06 PM

130 year old woman!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I2FUjBd2Hk&feature=channel_page# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I2FUjBd2Hk&feature=channel_page#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 28, 2009, 11:43:53 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 28, 2009, 10:31:40 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 28, 2009, 10:16:42 PM

It's fun going through hard drives of old school computers from 15-20 years ago. :happy:

lol what'd ya find  :P

Lots of letters, games, and even a gradebook. :fear:

Newest document was created in 1995. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2009, 02:06:43 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 28, 2009, 04:52:38 PM

Alright, I'm getting ticked off. I dont want to see another word about Lamarr, Rico, or any of the crap that's gone on in here over the last three days. I am honestly appalled by the level of maturity being shown by some of you. Grow up, move on. What's done is done. No use in beating a dead horse.

I agree. That's why I requested to change the subject. I am just tired of the stupid...and along side that I had a crappy day. Been reunited with my evil cousin Stephie, she just has to make my life miserable again.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2009, 09:14:44 AM

Wow, TWC and NWS are predicting entirely different weather here today. TWC says just thunderstorms this morning then cloudy this afternoon, but NWS says showers all day, with gusty thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Both TWC's and NWS' forecast have about an equal accuracy in my area, so I don't know which one to rely on. :wacko: Nonetheless, I hope we get some severe weather today, it would be our first for the season.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2009, 09:27:04 AM

I always go with NWS. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2009, 10:39:49 AM

 :yawn: :yawn: I slept for 5 hours last night after staying up until 2:15 AM...I need to get some more sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 11:35:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 29, 2009, 09:27:04 AM

I always go with NWS. :yes:

Same, their forecast is right. We're suposto get strong thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2009, 11:52:55 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 11:35:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 29, 2009, 09:27:04 AM

I always go with NWS. :yes:

Same, their forecast is right. We're suposto get strong thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

I'll buy that. I am just so used to The Weather Channel as opposed to the NWS. Anyway, I stayed up until shortly after 5 AM last night, so I did not get much sleep. I watched some heavy rain move through, but that darned HiRAD never seems to report heavy precipitation or a low visibility for me. Too bad Lansing is directly under the track of the low, because it is like an inside out sandwich. Severe weather to the southeast, and snow to the northwest. I sure wish I could get at least one. Oh well, my time will come soon enough. I just have to wait my turn  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 29, 2009, 12:30:14 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 29, 2009, 09:27:04 AM

I always go with NWS. :yes:

For me, I always go with TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 12:32:29 PM

Does anyone know of another good FREE file hosting site, other than filefront?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 29, 2009, 12:39:11 PM

Suprisingly enough, I will go with Gil on this, and go with National Weather Service. The National Weather Service is WAY more in-depth then the Weather Channel. The reason why I said that, is because The Weather Channel is always talking about either Atlanta, or New York City. What about Anne Arundel County? The only thing I know about Atlanta is The B-52s talking about heading down the Atlanta Highway to the Love Shack.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 12:32:29 PM

Does anyone know of another good FREE file hosting site, other than filefront?

Yep, Filefront is memories tomorrow. I backed up most my files from my filefront account yesterday.

Try: http://www.fileden.com/public.php (http://www.fileden.com/public.php)
or: http://www.savefile.com/ (http://www.savefile.com/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2009, 01:18:47 PM

FileFront was so horrendous from the beginning, I have to laugh at its failure. :clap: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 01:40:45 PM

It's raining outside but the sun is still shining. :huh:

Why is Filefront shutting down?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2009, 02:13:24 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 12:32:29 PM

Does anyone know of another good FREE file hosting site, other than filefront?

I have a premium FileDropper account with a lot of storage (250 GB) if you want me to upload files on it. I got it for free awhile back when they were offering free premium accounts. There's also imagehost.org which is free, but those files don't stay up forever (they are removed after a certain period of no downloads).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 04:04:03 PM

Watch out Billy, theres a tornado warning in your area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2009, 04:23:07 PM

yeah and for those in NJ should keep watch too. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2009, 04:34:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 04:04:03 PM

Watch out Billy, theres a tornado warning in your area.

I just checked it out, and WOW, that is one nasty cell with pink returns on the radar. Details can be found at http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=PAZ066&warncounty=PAC071&firewxzone=PAZ066&local_place1=Lancaster+PA&product1=Tornado+Warning (http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=PAZ066&warncounty=PAC071&firewxzone=PAZ066&local_place1=Lancaster+PA&product1=Tornado+Warning)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 29, 2009, 05:19:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 04:04:03 PM

Watch out Billy, theres a tornado warning in your area.

Here's a 4 hr loop of the area that's been hammered. I probably should have moved my zoom box a bit to the west...I cut off some of the storm's development.

(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2337/wunidsmap.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2009, 05:51:14 PM

While you guys are enjoying severe weather, we got 5 inches of snow last night and this morning. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 29, 2009, 06:04:15 PM

Were suppose to see some light snow tonight, but I don't see that happening..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWC Fan on March 29, 2009, 06:41:15 PM

I had light snow in my area today and now it's sunny outside.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 29, 2009, 06:49:25 PM

snow with freezing rain in the Greater Buffalo area tomorrow...oh it's gonna be a fun morning commute to school with my dad  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 29, 2009, 07:35:46 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 29, 2009, 05:19:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 04:04:03 PM

Watch out Billy, theres a tornado warning in your area.

Here's a 4 hr loop of the area that's been hammered. I probably should have moved my zoom box a bit to the west...I cut off some of the storm's development.

([url]http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2337/wunidsmap.gif[/url])

Thanks for the radar loop.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2009, 07:38:04 PM

We just got ourselves some nice hail! See the attached video and picture! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 29, 2009, 07:59:37 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2009, 07:38:04 PM

We just got ourselves some nice hail! See the attached video and picture! B)

Mr Maloney, that is pea sized hail. When I was living in Nova Scotia, we had baseball sized hail and it trashed my mum's truck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2009, 08:44:48 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Are you serious? <_< :rolleyes:

Drop the freakin Lamar subject already.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 29, 2009, 08:53:13 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

I can't believe you actually said that. I was undressing coming home from church, and I was in the laundry closet, and the lights went out, then the next thing I know, I feel my house shaking. I know it wasn't a earthquake, cuz Gary would've told you lot about it.

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Also, my name is Rico Jose Maldonado-Winchester. Get it straight. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 08:55:55 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 08:53:13 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

I can't believe you actually said that. I was undressing coming home from church, and I was in the laundry closet, and the lights went out, then the next thing I know, I feel my house shaking. I know it wasn't a earthquake, cuz Gary would've told you lot about it.

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Also, my name is Rico Jose Maldonado-Winchester. Get it straight. :D

prove it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 29, 2009, 09:00:48 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 08:55:55 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 08:53:13 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

I can't believe you actually said that. I was undressing coming home from church, and I was in the laundry closet, and the lights went out, then the next thing I know, I feel my house shaking. I know it wasn't a earthquake, cuz Gary would've told you lot about it.

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Also, my name is Rico Jose Maldonado-Winchester. Get it straight. :D

prove it

 :doh: Oy! Here we go with this crap again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 29, 2009, 09:01:20 PM

I don't have to...

Did you know that in order to be on MySpace, you have to be 14, Facebook being 14 and in High school, and anything else in between at least 14? Quite a good lesson to someone who is 11 or 12 and is asking Mr Maldonado-Winchester to prove something?

I'm Snitching!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 29, 2009, 09:01:50 PM

Zach, Evan...shut up or be banned. I'm tired of being nice. You guys have no clue what your talking about, so instead of making foools of yourselves, keep your mouths shut.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 29, 2009, 09:03:18 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Are you serious Zach? Come on, drop it!  :thumbdown:  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 29, 2009, 09:10:43 PM

So! Is anyone starting spring break this week? I don't start mine for another week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 29, 2009, 09:19:34 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 29, 2009, 09:10:43 PM

So! Is anyone starting spring break this week? I don't start mine for another week.

nope  :no:...mine starts a week from this Wednesday! Off to coastal South Carolina/Georgia!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 29, 2009, 09:22:32 PM

I jsut had my spring break this past week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2009, 09:23:24 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

While I did get some snow this evening, I still got the short end of the stick when I comes to the weather over the past week. So I feel your pain. I hate being isolated from all the interestng weather, which always seems to be the case.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2009, 09:24:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 29, 2009, 09:22:32 PM

I just had my spring break this past week.

I apologize if this seems like bragging, but I get Spring Break next week  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 29, 2009, 09:26:43 PM

Quote

I hate being isolated from all the interestng weather, which always seems to be the case.  <_<

I Always feel the same way in summer  :yes: the most we get is a severe t-storm every now and then
IT MAKES ME ANGRY!!  :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 10:05:40 PM

If someone asks what kind of music I like,what should I say? (sounds stupid but I can't tell anything TWC related)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2009, 10:09:07 PM

any genre but smooth jazz should suffice :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 29, 2009, 10:12:34 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2009, 10:09:07 PM

any genre but smooth jazz should suffice :biggrin:

hahaha nice  :rofl2: i made that mistake once  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2009, 10:46:06 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2009, 07:38:04 PM

We just got ourselves some nice hail! See the attached video and picture! B)

WOW!!! That's some hail ya got there!!

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

Same here...I need some action.

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 29, 2009, 09:00:48 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 08:55:55 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 08:53:13 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on March 29, 2009, 08:21:57 PM

Dang, you all are so lucky. It's been nothing but clear skies here. :/

I can't believe you actually said that. I was undressing coming home from church, and I was in the laundry closet, and the lights went out, then the next thing I know, I feel my house shaking. I know it wasn't a earthquake, cuz Gary would've told you lot about it.

Quote from: weatherfan95 on March 29, 2009, 08:32:51 PM

Quote from: rico on March 29, 2009, 07:13:01 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 29, 2009, 07:04:45 PM

Live severe Weather Coverage for the heck of it:
[url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url] ([url]http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live[/url])!-w-evan
Copy and paste everything in the link above (Which includes !-w-evan)

Good thing I went to the home depot before the storm.  I hooked up the generator and it worked! No thanks to my damn huzzy. <_<

What are you talking about, Lamarr? :rolleyes:

Also, my name is Rico Jose Maldonado-Winchester. Get it straight. :D

prove it

 :doh: Oy! Here we go with this crap again.

Oh COME ON PEOPLE!!! I just said drop the subject and get with the program already!!! Sorry that I kinda sound like Gary but it's the truth. One more like this and I'm out of this thread for sure.  :censored: :club: :wall: :furious: :chair: :shoot:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2009, 10:05:40 PM

If someone asks what kind of music I like,what should I say? (sounds stupid but I can't tell anything TWC related)

I like anything ROCK. Rock music is #1 and I am also into other genres.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 29, 2009, 11:11:21 PM

Sorry you feel that way Ana. Leaving the thread won't do any good though.

Vic, it usually helps if you like a style of music other than jazz. If you don't, just make it up. Say you like rock or rap.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 29, 2009, 11:38:44 PM

Reggaeton, rap, gospel and pop for me. I could die to see Shakira. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2009, 07:51:25 AM

If someone asks me what music I listen to, I just say I pretty much listen to anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2009, 07:56:21 AM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 29, 2009, 09:26:43 PM

Quote

I hate being isolated from all the interestng weather, which always seems to be the case.  <_<

I Always feel the same way in summer  :yes: the most we get is a severe t-storm every now and then
IT MAKES ME ANGRY!!  :censored:

I'll bet you have the same problem I do. I live inside the Great Lakes, which moderates my weather. Severe weather is not as prevalent here as it is in the Great Plains, and we are protected from extreme heat and severe cold snaps. Every now and then though, there is a change in pace...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2009, 07:57:10 AM

Quote from: Gil on March 30, 2009, 07:51:25 AM

If someone asks me what music I listen to, I just say I pretty much listen to anything.

Yeah, I do the same thing. I am embarrassed to tell people at school that I listen to TWC Local Forecast Music.  :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 30, 2009, 08:00:49 AM

That Trammell guy was playing at the CVS/Pharmacy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 30, 2009, 08:32:07 AM

Sorry for the double post, but Mr Maloney just had his Weather Warrior video on YWT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 30, 2009, 08:56:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LWhV-Wr-RM&feature=channel#ws-hd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LWhV-Wr-RM&feature=channel#ws-hd)

Epic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 11:12:34 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 30, 2009, 08:56:25 AM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LWhV-Wr-RM&feature=channel#ws-hd[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LWhV-Wr-RM&feature=channel#ws-hd[/url])

Epic.

Have you seen the one that had Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, and idk the other two? That is also epic..I'll try to find the video after I get home from college.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 30, 2009, 12:22:20 PM

That video was priceless! :rofl2:  Naturally, Bob Knight had to throw the drum set. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 02:52:43 PM

Guys, I think I am getting the so-called "Mike Bettes Cold" *sneezes*  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 05:25:00 PM

Welcome to my past. If you have Mr. Rhoades for Geometry, you may never come out alive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2009, 05:27:41 PM

The public school system pisses me off more and more each day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 30, 2009, 05:50:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 30, 2009, 05:27:41 PM

The public school system pisses me off more and more each day.

Agreed. I cannot stand the stupid decisions that public schools make thinking it'll improve our education, which it does not. It just makes things worse and students less motivated to learn and we tend to slack more.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 30, 2009, 05:58:54 PM

Have facts to back that up?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2009, 07:11:50 PM

Tomorrow's the last day of March, yay. I don't know if April will be any better, that month gives me mixed feelings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2009, 07:46:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2009, 07:11:50 PM

Tomorrow's the last day of March, yay. I don't know if April will be any better, that month gives me mixed feelings.

I sure hope it will be better. I am not too crazy about March's playlist, and I am hoping for at least a song or two from my wanted list to be on the April playlist. I am hoping the most for Breathe In, or at least one of the Moby songs I have on there too. I am not too crazy of Brian's job as LF Music Coordinator.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 07:51:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2009, 07:11:50 PM

Tomorrow's the last day of March, yay. I don't know if April will be any better, that month gives me mixed feelings.

Yeah. It is. But what I am not looking forward to is April 1. I look forward to April 2.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on March 30, 2009, 08:30:57 PM

Quote from: socool375 on March 30, 2009, 07:46:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2009, 07:11:50 PM

Tomorrow's the last day of March, yay.  :happy: I don't know if April will be any better, that month gives me mixed feelings.

I sure hope it will be better. I am not too crazy about March's playlist, and I am hoping for at least a song or two from my wanted list to be on the April playlist. I am hoping the most for Breathe In, or at least one of the Moby songs I have on there too. I am not too crazy of Brian's job as LF Music Coordinator.  :thumbdown:

I agreed. I hope next month's playlist doesn't have reused songs on it... I am looking forward for new songs rather than reused one. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 30, 2009, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

What you should have done, was when she ripped up your paper, you should have cussed her out and walked out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 09:59:50 PM

Quote from: rico on March 30, 2009, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

What you should have done, was when she ripped up your paper, you should have cussed her out and walked out.

That's a HUGE no no.  :no: :no: :no: 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 30, 2009, 10:19:42 PM

Quote from: rico on March 30, 2009, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

What you should have done, was when she ripped up your paper, you should have cussed her out and walked out.

surely you're joking. now-a-days you can get expelled for such a thing....walking out -- that's a different story.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2009, 10:21:27 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:50:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 30, 2009, 05:27:41 PM

The public school system pisses me off more and more each day.

Agreed. I cannot stand the stupid decisions that public schools make thinking it'll improve our education, which it does not. It just makes things worse and students less motivated to learn and we tend to slack more.

I don't have it THAT bad at school, but Michigan Education requrements are just getting stricter and stricter. I happen to be in the first class (Class of 2011) that has to take 4 years of math, 4 years of English, 3 years of science, 3 years of Social Studies, and I forgot the other requirements. I do agree that stricter standards and poor teaching habits along with rules and regulations make some want to slack off a bit. I admit to having that problem too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 10:24:46 PM

Quote from: socool375 on March 30, 2009, 10:21:27 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:50:26 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 30, 2009, 05:27:41 PM

The public school system pisses me off more and more each day.

Agreed. I cannot stand the stupid decisions that public schools make thinking it'll improve our education, which it does not. It just makes things worse and students less motivated to learn and we tend to slack more.

I don't have it THAT bad at school, but Michigan Education requrements are just getting stricter and stricter. I happen to be in the first class (Class of 2011) that has to take 4 years of math, 4 years of English, 3 years of science, 3 years of Social Studies, and I forgot the other requirements. I do agree that stricter standards and poor teaching habits along with rules and regulations make some want to slack off a bit. I admit to having that problem too.

Yikes! In my high school days, it's 2 years of mAth, 2 years of science, 4 years of english, 3 years of history, and the rest are electives. what you mentioned, seems like requirements that if you are going to a university directly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 30, 2009, 10:26:48 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on March 30, 2009, 10:19:42 PM

Quote from: rico on March 30, 2009, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

What you should have done, was when she ripped up your paper, you should have cussed her out and walked out.

surely you're joking. now-a-days you can get expelled for such a thing....walking out -- that's a different story.

I was in Westmorland County, NF schools and I was in the ratchet class or "BEH" classes, cuz they though I had ADD, BUT being ratchet is the pome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 30, 2009, 10:50:58 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on March 30, 2009, 10:19:42 PM

Quote from: rico on March 30, 2009, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

What you should have done, was when she ripped up your paper, you should have cussed her out and walked out.

surely you're joking. now-a-days you can get expelled for such a thing....walking out -- that's a different story.

In that case, you only get expelled if you don't get a hall pass. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 30, 2009, 10:54:25 PM

I used to walk out to run to Popeyes, back when popeyes was in Newfoundland.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2009, 11:10:01 PM

Quote from: 7oa on March 30, 2009, 10:50:58 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on March 30, 2009, 10:19:42 PM

Quote from: rico on March 30, 2009, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on March 30, 2009, 05:11:37 PM

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

What you should have done, was when she ripped up your paper, you should have cussed her out and walked out.

surely you're joking. now-a-days you can get expelled for such a thing....walking out -- that's a different story.

In that case, you only get expelled if you don't get a hall pass. :P

in my area, you get expelled if you get into a fight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on March 31, 2009, 03:01:57 AM

Quote

I hate my science teacher.  :club: We were doing group work and when my partner went to look at my paper briefly, she caught him and picked both of our papers up, ripped them up, threw them away, and gave me and my partner both a 0 for cheating.  <_< School systems these days are so unethical, it isn't even funny.  :angry:

I hate my science teacher too. She is such an old hag that always acts like we dont give a flying :censored: about learning except for her two TEACHER PETS. She also cusses infront of everybody and says stuff like : "Oops my ass!" "Dont be bullshitting me!!!" and "WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? SHIT?" You know they should fire for being a bad role model

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 31, 2009, 06:12:34 AM

Quote from: socool375 on March 30, 2009, 10:21:27 PM

I don't have it THAT bad at school, but Michigan Education requrements are just getting stricter and stricter. I happen to be in the first class (Class of 2011) that has to take 4 years of math, 4 years of English, 3 years of science, 3 years of Social Studies, and I forgot the other requirements. I do agree that stricter standards and poor teaching habits along with rules and regulations make some want to slack off a bit. I admit to having that problem too.

Same here, except you only need 3 years of math. They strongly suggest you take a math senior year though. I plan on taking two math courses next year and just one the year after that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 31, 2009, 07:50:17 AM

My HS for the class of 2009, it's 4 years English  3 Math, 3.5 Social Studies, PE every semester you are in school, and 1 Science, and then electives.  If I wanted to, I could have graduated at the end of my junior year if I wanted to.  Class of 2010 on has it harder to graduate early, as they now have to have 4 math and 2 science. 

But yes, I'm in my 4th year of math.  And this is my 4.5 year (for lack of a better word) of English (counselor forced me to take College Writing..ass)
-----

Walking out and cussing the teacher out would not have been the answer.  Although I think it was wrong she ripped the paper up and gave YOU the zero, it's still is against the rules, and you have to abide by them, however dumb they may be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 08:56:31 AM

Don't look now guys, but I think Adam Berg may have joined..... :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 31, 2009, 09:01:58 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 08:56:31 AM

Don't look now guys, but I think Adam Berg may have joined..... :thinking:

OMG!  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 31, 2009, 09:03:11 AM

Anyways, Welcome Mr Berg. If that's who you are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2009, 11:10:29 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 08:56:31 AM

Don't look now guys, but I think Adam Berg may have joined..... :thinking:

Adam Berg????? :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 31, 2009, 01:47:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 08:56:31 AM

Don't look now guys, but I think Adam Berg may have joined..... :thinking:

u serious man?  :huh:
If he does, I wonder what he'll think of the threads on him lol  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 01:49:50 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 31, 2009, 01:47:23 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 08:56:31 AM

Don't look now guys, but I think Adam Berg may have joined..... :thinking:

u serious man?  :huh:
If he does, I wonder what he'll think of the threads on him lol  :P

He probably found them funny,if anything. Its not like we've ever said anything bad about him. Last I checked he's highly popular here.  :D :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2009, 03:03:34 PM

Oh wow, if he becomes active here, then we got ourselves an OCM here in the forums!!!  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 03:58:10 PM

LOL, I don't care how active he is. He's here. that's good enough for me.  :P :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2009, 04:15:22 PM

I really don't want to bring back the ECONOMY topic again, but you know what I just realized? I went to a 99 cents store this morning to buy a pack of pens for college, then I see that every aisle I go, everything is $1.25 now. I mean what the F. Change the name to "$1.25 Store". I should have gone to Dollar Tree.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2009, 06:19:07 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on March 31, 2009, 03:58:10 PM

LOL, I don't care how active he is. He's here. that's good enough for me.  :P :biggrin:

Oh I hope he enjoys his stay here! It's thrilling to see an OCM join here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2009, 06:20:10 PM

Sorry for the double post, but Filefront is supposed to be gone as of yesterday. Yet, I still see it up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on March 31, 2009, 09:29:45 PM

Be cognizant of what websites you go on, and also make sure your computer is up to date and virus and spyware protection up to date, cuz this Conflicker virus may hit 15,000,000 computers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on March 31, 2009, 09:31:17 PM

*Happily hides behind a Mac*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 31, 2009, 09:39:41 PM

Quote from: rico on March 31, 2009, 09:29:45 PM

Be cognizant of what websites you go on, and also make sure your computer is up to date and virus and spyware protection up to date, cuz this Conflicker virus may hit 15,000,000 computers.

I'm not an idiot :P I'm wary of sites I go on, and I scanned all of the computers in my house that are on Windows and none are infected.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 31, 2009, 09:43:17 PM

I'll try to keep this off as much as I can tomorrow. Why exactly do people waste their time making viruses?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2009, 09:54:43 PM

I'm scared.  :run: :run: :bang: :ermm: :ermm: :ermm: :censored3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 31, 2009, 09:56:53 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on March 31, 2009, 09:54:43 PM

I'm scared.  :run: :run: :bang: :ermm: :ermm: :ermm: :censored3:

If you have adequate protection and are wary about certain sites you should be fine  :yes:  B)  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2009, 10:01:43 PM

well, I guess I'm ok...I have an anti virus on my laptop...but not on my old comp.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 31, 2009, 10:14:32 PM

one sign that you've been infected with the conflicker virus is if you attempt to visit microsoft.com and it's inaccessible

there are more signs, but i've forgotten what they are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 31, 2009, 10:16:38 PM

Quote from: Gil on March 31, 2009, 09:31:17 PM

*Happily hides behind a Mac*

No hiding here... I will use my PCs just as normal tomorrow. There's nothing to be scared of. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 31, 2009, 11:45:30 PM

Well, I am worried about this virus. I just got several malignant viruses on this computer which I bought brand new in August 2007. I got them some time in January and had to have the computer reformatted (fortunately, I had everything backed up!). I later had Norton 360 and Norton Ghost (software that backs up files) installed, so I am ready for anything that comes my way. However, since the last virus I had came in and disabled my security software (at the time earlier this year it was McAfee), I am not 100% confident that I am safely hiding.

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2009, 09:43:17 PM

I'll try to keep this off as much as I can tomorrow. Why exactly do people waste their time making viruses?

I am not really sure exactly why. Some do it because they have too much time on their hands, and some just don't have lives, so they ruin other peoples' lives. Again, I do not know for sure, but it seems to me like there is a psychological aspect to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2009, 12:14:37 AM

I hate April 1 <_< :censored: :thumbdown: :hammer: :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 06:06:38 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 12:14:37 AM

I hate April 1 <_< :censored: :thumbdown: :hammer: :club:

why?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 01, 2009, 06:44:29 AM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 06:06:38 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 12:14:37 AM

I hate April 1 <_< :censored: :thumbdown: :hammer: :club:

why?  :huh:

It's April Fools day. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2009, 07:36:41 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 01, 2009, 06:44:29 AM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 06:06:38 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 12:14:37 AM

I hate April 1 <_< :censored: :thumbdown: :hammer: :club:

why?  :huh:

It's April Fools day. ;)

That's a reason to hate April 1? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 01, 2009, 07:46:40 AM

I don't dislike April Fools Day.  I don't really believe anything anyone tells me. But, I'll admit I tend to do a prank hear or there, but they are usually legit pranks.  I make sure they are thought out for a few minutes before pranking :P.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 12:31:33 PM

I hate April Fools day when your teacher decides to say you dont have a quiz or test today, thne SURPRISE! APRIL FOOLS! You have a test today! That happened to me in math today  :censored: my Bio teacher better not do the same thing later...  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2009, 02:34:20 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 12:31:33 PM

I hate April Fools day when your teacher decides to say you dont have a quiz or test today, thne SURPRISE! APRIL FOOLS! You have a test today! That happened to me in math today  :censored: my Bio teacher better not do the same thing later...  :club:

My economics teacher did this to me today. He typed on the smartboard (well, on the computer which then shows on the smartboard):
1)Review Warm-Up: No Warm Up
2)(I forgot #2)
3)No test today.

I actually believed #3!  :rofl2:
We had the test, and it went okay  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2009, 02:58:56 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2009, 07:36:41 AM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 01, 2009, 06:44:29 AM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 06:06:38 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 12:14:37 AM

I hate April 1 <_< :censored: :thumbdown: :hammer: :club:

why?  :huh:

It's April Fools day. ;)

That's a reason to hate April 1? :unsure:

Well, one reason why I really hate April Fools Day is because I'm always fooled. I have to land on stupid jokes I always believe in. Especially around high school. Senior year, the day before,April Fools, people tell me not to bring your book to class...and then when April Fools day comes, I didn't bring my book, and it turned out that we needed that book for class. I really got in trouble, and April fooled. Then, during Freshman year, I was sent to the office because supposidly an enemy of mine blamed me for threatening her. This girl I knew was stupid enough to send me to the office for something I did not do. Right when I reached to the office, she said "APRIL FOOLS!" I got so ticked off that day. :censored: :club: <_<

So, now I am trying to be more careful today. If people try to fool me, they won't be anymore. If people think I am just fooling around, I am not. I'm just tired of it. I'm an honest person and I would never lie or joke like that.

(Sorry for me being so serious tho).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 01, 2009, 03:07:03 PM

Like Groundhog and St. Patrick's Day, April Fools is a pointless holiday. The jokes aren't even funny anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2009, 03:08:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 01, 2009, 03:07:03 PM

Like Groundhog and St. Patrick's Day, April Fools is a pointless holiday. The jokes aren't even funny anymore.

I kinda agree with you on that one Mikey. I do like every holiday BUT April Fools day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 01, 2009, 03:51:12 PM

I had a stupid moment this morning before I left for school, I let my guard down and my grandma told me I had a loose string on my shirt, I looked and she said "April Fools"! I never fall for stuff like that anymore, but I had completely forgotten what today was. She finally got me after all the other times in years past I have tricked her. :doh: :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 01, 2009, 03:53:32 PM

What an incredibly uneventful day. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 01, 2009, 03:54:03 PM

Wow, you people are no fun. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 01, 2009, 03:54:36 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 01, 2009, 03:54:03 PM

Wow, you people are no fun. :itsok:

My thoughts exactly.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2009, 03:57:48 PM

I've had a surprising good day in school and all. I guess the April luck is setting in. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 01, 2009, 04:20:08 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 01, 2009, 03:54:03 PM

Wow, you people are no fun. :itsok:

I thought SOMETHING interesting would happen today, being April Fool's and all that. But I guess people are too mature these days (in some aspects rather than others)... <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2009, 05:02:30 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 04:20:08 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 01, 2009, 03:54:03 PM

Wow, you people are no fun. :itsok:

I thought SOMETHING interesting would happen today, being April Fool's and all that. But I guess people are too mature these days (in some aspects rather than others)... <_<

Me too...but nothing happened today...none of my college professors realized today was a holiday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 01, 2009, 05:22:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

No Pants Day?  :blink:

 :rofl: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 01, 2009, 05:23:11 PM

I don't consider it a holiday either :no: , just a day to play tricks and pranks on people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2009, 05:25:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2009, 05:22:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

No Pants Day?  :blink:

 :rofl: :rofl2:

Yes. You don't want to know what people do besides taking off their pants on that day..:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:28:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2009, 05:22:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

No Pants Day?  :blink:

 :rofl: :rofl2:

THat was a day I was proud to participate in. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2009, 05:25:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2009, 05:22:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

No Pants Day?  :blink:

 :rofl: :rofl2:

Yes. You don't want to know what people do besides taking off their pants on that day..:P

What? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2009, 05:32:54 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:28:43 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2009, 05:22:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

No Pants Day?  :blink:

 :rofl: :rofl2:

THat was a day I was proud to participate in. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2009, 05:25:42 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 01, 2009, 05:22:48 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 05:18:12 PM

I dont think April Fool's day is a real holiday, but rather just one of those "Aha" days, like No Pants Day.

No Pants Day?  :blink:

 :rofl: :rofl2:

Yes. You don't want to know what people do besides taking off their pants on that day..:P

What? :blink:

I've heard of National Stupid Day...May 23

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 01, 2009, 06:52:12 PM

If you guys recall, back last February, my desktop computer quit working due to a bad power supply. Well, I swapped that machine out with another machine that I wasn't working. That quit recently, so I decided to get the other one fixed, because it would've been the easiest one to fix. Well, we took it into a local PC repair shop on Monday, and I just got it back today with a brand new power supply! :dance:

It's working good (although it makes a little noise) and I'm currently re-imaging it with the Recovery application.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2009, 08:56:50 PM

Test test test test....

Serious internet problems + netbook has some wacky virus/spyware thing....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2009, 08:57:59 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2009, 08:56:50 PM

Test test test test....

Serious internet problems + netbook has some wacky virus/spyware thing....

Be careful.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 01, 2009, 09:30:57 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 08:57:59 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2009, 08:56:50 PM

Test test test test....

Serious internet problems + netbook has some wacky virus/spyware thing....

Be careful.....

OH NO RUN!!!!!! :run: before he infects the server lol!  :P jk

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 01, 2009, 10:03:20 PM

I usually don't cry watching a movie, but damn, that Pedro movie got me. :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2009, 10:12:22 PM

Quote from: rico on April 01, 2009, 10:03:20 PM

I usually don't cry watching a movie, but damn, that Pedro movie got me. :cry:

Same here :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2009, 10:12:47 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 08:57:59 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2009, 08:56:50 PM

Test test test test....

Serious internet problems + netbook has some wacky virus/spyware thing....

Be careful.....

..aaand it's back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 02, 2009, 12:35:12 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2009, 10:12:22 PM

Quote from: rico on April 01, 2009, 10:03:20 PM

I usually don't cry watching a movie, but damn, that Pedro movie got me. :cry:

Same here :cry:

as i, it was really sad. i'm not gay -- but movies like that tend to be well produced, as the case with pedro...and following it was the real world season finale, which just added to the sadness.  :P, i don't know why -- i love reality shows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 12:38:51 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 02, 2009, 12:35:12 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2009, 10:12:22 PM

Quote from: rico on April 01, 2009, 10:03:20 PM

I usually don't cry watching a movie, but damn, that Pedro movie got me. :cry:

Same here :cry:

as i, it was really sad. i'm not gay -- but movies like that tend to be well produced, as the case with pedro...and following it was the real world season finale, which just added to the sadness.  :P, i don't know why -- i love reality shows.

I used to be a reality show freak, watching shows like The Surreal Life and The Apprentice (the celebrity one is...whatever. I hate it)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 02, 2009, 07:26:40 AM

What's Pedro? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 02, 2009, 07:48:54 AM

You dont have to be gay to show your emotions, Al :P. 

Although I have never cried during a movie, I am REALLY afraid to watch Marley and Me.  That one is about the dog growing older.  The movie came out right when my dog died, and I just do not want to watch it, because I know I'll cry.  When it comes to dogs or anyone's animal dieing, that tears me apart.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 02, 2009, 08:59:58 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 02, 2009, 07:26:40 AM

What's Pedro? :thinking:

This movie about this guy named Pedro Zamora. He was on the Real World San Francisco and he was HIV-Positive. He was an activist in AIDS awareness up to his death in November of 1994. He taught us the importance of wearing condoms when you have sex. AIDS is not a crackhead disease, nor a gay disease. Anyone, at any age can get it through blood transfusion, getting tattooed with unsterilised needles, sharing needles, prostituting, having unprotected sex with someone who is promiscuous. Do you want me to go more in-depth into a STD test?

Also, thank you Gary, for keeping that Alfie Patton signature on your page, but, what is IMO?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 02, 2009, 09:37:34 AM

Rico... Thugfag or whatever you call yourself... Lmarr was banned for a good reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 02, 2009, 09:40:09 AM

No, don't even start.  <_<

Rico, that quote in my signature was something I said a few a month or so ago. I don't even know who Alfie Patton is.  :biggrin:

IMO is an abbreviation for in my opinion.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 11:14:44 AM

I'm very sensitive when it comes to love stories...such as Romeo and Juliet.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 02, 2009, 12:24:59 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 02, 2009, 09:37:34 AM

Rico... Thugfag or whatever you call yourself... Lmarr was banned for a good reason.

Privacy is key to whatever you would love to do. You all up in the cool-aide, and don't even know the damn flavour. Spell his name right!

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 11:14:44 AM

I'm very sensitive when it comes to love stories...such as Romeo and Juliet.  :cry:

I hate love stories, cuz once I learned to love and trust someone, it all comes back to bite me in my ass; so therefore, I don't love nor trust anybody, but my mum, and my husband (partially).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 01:11:45 PM

I just turned in my Worst Vacation essay yesterday, and my WF-2nd professor gave me another one. >_< Now I have to write about my most influential person. It's pretty obvious because I can actually write about Stephanie Abrams!!!  :lol: Finally!!! I'm excited and can't wait to get it started after Astronomy class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 02, 2009, 01:30:02 PM

I really wish we didn't have to take a foreign language in my school...I chose latin and its probably the easiest of the 4, but its so boring right now....I'd rather be taking something like Oceanography right now than sitting in this stuffy classroom!  :thumbdown:  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 02:49:04 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 02, 2009, 01:30:02 PM

I really wish we didn't have to take a foreign language in my school...I chose latin and its probably the easiest of the 4, but its so boring right now....I'd rather be taking something like Oceanography right now than sitting in this stuffy classroom!  :thumbdown:  <_<

You should take Astronomy  :biggrin:

But yeah...I always want to study French, but the only foreign language here in the main college campus is Spanish. I am still learning Spanish even though I am a native speaker. If I want to take French, I have to travel 30 miles to an extension in order to take that class. I took two years of Spanish in High school though, but I really need more practice.
But for sure either Summer or fall semester this year, I will be taking Earth Science, which contains an emphasis in Meteorology! Can't wait for that :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2009, 03:12:06 PM

My Teacher talked about Mt. Redoubt today in Astronomy  :blushing:

Redoubt Eruption March 27 2009 (http://vimeo.com/3892358) from Bretwood Higman (http://vimeo.com/user1494699) on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com).

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This timelapse shows Redoubt Volcano erupting around sunset on March 27 2009. The photos are at 15 second intervals, speeded up to 30 frames a second (so 450x speeded up) and the volcano is about 80 miles away from the camera, at my house near Seldovia. The large explosion near the middle of the video happened at 7:25pm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 03:15:14 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 02, 2009, 03:12:06 PM

My Teacher talked about Mt. Redoubt today in Astronomy  :blushing:

Redoubt Eruption March 27 2009 ([url]http://vimeo.com/3892358[/url]) from Bretwood Higman ([url]http://vimeo.com/user1494699[/url]) on Vimeo ([url]http://vimeo.com[/url]).

That was one impressive video. I am like :wow:
Today my Astronomy professor talked about the Greenhouse Effect....at first I was like "what does that have to do with Astronomy?" Then, he went in-depth on Venus and Mars along side the Greenhouse Effect. I feel like I learned something today.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 03:21:21 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 11:14:44 AM

I'm very sensitive when it comes to love stories...such as Romeo and Juliet.  :cry:

A lot of freshmen read that book in my school. I didn't since my level of English in 9th grade didn't cover that book.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2009, 03:41:58 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 03:21:21 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 11:14:44 AM

I'm very sensitive when it comes to love stories...such as Romeo and Juliet.  :cry:

A lot of freshmen read that book in my school. I didn't since my level of English in 9th grade didn't cover that book.

I actually had a unit of Shakespear for just over a month freshman year and we read out loud Romeo and Juliet. Conincidentally, I am doing YET another Shakespear unit sophomore year, rite now (we just started it Wednesday)  :thumbdown:

Why is it that we always have to rush into a new unit? We had just finished poetry on Tuesday, and I really would like a break from all this schoolwork   :club:  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 03:46:31 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 02, 2009, 03:41:58 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 03:21:21 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 11:14:44 AM

I'm very sensitive when it comes to love stories...such as Romeo and Juliet.  :cry:

A lot of freshmen read that book in my school. I didn't since my level of English in 9th grade didn't cover that book.

I actually had a unit of Shakespear for just over a month freshman year and we read out loud Romeo and Juliet. Conincidentally, I am doing YET another Shakespear unit sophomore year, rite now (we just started it Wednesday)  :thumbdown:

Why is it that we always have to rush into a new unit? We had just finished poetry on Tuesday, and I really would like a break from all this schoolwork   :club:  :angry:

If you reach Senior year you WILL read another Shakesphere story. Macbeth. And trust me, it took me a MONTH to finish that story. It's an epic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 02, 2009, 05:49:46 PM

I "read" Romeo and Juliet my feshman year, and Taming of the Shrew my sophomore year.  Oldly enough, I can't remember if anything Shakesphear was read last year.  oh well.  Definitely not taking a literature class this year  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2009, 06:00:37 PM

Romeo and Juliet was a nice story to be honest. it was one of the few stories I enjoyed reading.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 02, 2009, 06:15:29 PM

Not crazy about Shakespeare, myself.  :hmm:

We're reading The Odyssey, and the way it's written makes no sense whatsoever. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 06:17:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 02, 2009, 06:15:29 PM

Not crazy about Shakespeare, myself.  :hmm:

We're reading The Odyssey, and the way it's written makes no sense whatsoever. :no:

The Odyssey ===  :thumbdown: Never understood it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2009, 06:26:28 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 03:46:31 PM

If you reach Senior year you WILL read another Shakesphere story. Macbeth. And trust me, it took me a MONTH to finish that story. It's an epic.
[/quote]

Apparently, I am actually doing that NEXT year...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 08:14:22 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 03:46:31 PM

If you reach Senior year you WILL read another Shakesphere story. Macbeth. And trust me, it took me a MONTH to finish that story. It's an epic.

We might read that later this year, depending on how much time we have left.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 02, 2009, 08:16:49 PM

I am going to miss ER. I watched ER every Thursday night for about 13 years. I am going to miss them dearly, cuz after they go out, nothing is good on TV anymore. <_<

Quote from: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 08:14:22 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 02, 2009, 03:46:31 PM

If you reach Senior year you WILL read another Shakesphere story. Macbeth. And trust me, it took me a MONTH to finish that story. It's an epic.

We might read that later this year, depending on how much time we have left.

I watched MacBeth on the video. That video made me laugh so hard I had tears in my eyes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2009, 08:18:20 PM

It's a really good story IMO, but when you start reading it, you'll be amazed on how much you have to read. I seen the movie as well...the newer version is better than the old.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 02, 2009, 08:59:16 PM

The Odyssey=best book I've ever read. Simply brilliant.  :yes:

as for Shakespeare, I read romeo and Juliet my freshman year, and Julius Ceaser my sophmore year.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

We're on Act 5 of Macbeth right now in English. I've yet to even open the book. I hate reading things I have no interest in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 02, 2009, 09:49:19 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

I hate reading things I have no interest in.

Same. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 02, 2009, 09:52:59 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 02, 2009, 09:49:19 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

I hate reading things I have no interest in.

Same. <_<

I only read Zane books.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 09:57:20 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

We're on Act 5 of Macbeth right now in English. I've yet to even open the book. I hate reading things I have no interest in.

So you just sit and do nothing in English? :P

I don't think I've read any shakespeare books yet in school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 10:02:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 02, 2009, 09:57:20 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

We're on Act 5 of Macbeth right now in English. I've yet to even open the book. I hate reading things I have no interest in.

So you just sit and do nothing in English? :P

Essentially. Same with Romeo & Juliet. As well as the Scarlet Letter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2009, 10:33:24 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

We're on Act 5 of Macbeth right now in English. I've yet to even open the book. I hate reading things I have no interest in.

Exact same here. I will be reading MacBeth junior year next year, and I am NOT looking forward to it. I sure wish we could have done nothing in English this week...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 03, 2009, 08:52:18 AM

Quick question to everyone,

Which is better for me to buy 
hauppauge HVR950Q? (http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr950q.html)

Or

One of these three Prosticks? (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV/PCTV/)

In order for me to stream online on Ustream in the near future. Thank you in advance!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 09:06:52 AM

Hauppauge.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 03, 2009, 09:14:15 AM

Thanks Matt I'm looking for the best one to stream for you guys  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 03, 2009, 09:56:45 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 02, 2009, 09:49:19 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 02, 2009, 09:45:16 PM

I hate reading things I have no interest in.

Same. <_<

same here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

So...CBS had deceided to cancel the longest-running program on television, Guiding Light, after 50-some years on TV, and 72 years total (radio+tv).

In it's place, apparently the current front-runner is a game show...a revival of The $25,000 Pyramid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 03, 2009, 01:25:20 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

So...CBS had deceided to cancel the longest-running program on television, Guiding Light, after 50-some years on TV, and 72 years total (radio+tv).

In it's place, apparently the current front-runner is a game show...a revival of The $25,000 Pyramid.

wow...just, wow  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 03, 2009, 01:26:57 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 03, 2009, 08:52:18 AM

Quick question to everyone,

Which is better for me to buy 
hauppauge HVR950Q? ([url]http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr950q.html[/url])

Or

One of these three Prosticks? ([url]http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/PCTV/PCTV/[/url])

In order for me to stream online on Ustream in the near future. Thank you in advance!

I say Pinnacle. I have bought two different Hauppauge tuners, and have not been able to get either to work. One I bought at CompUSA, and another at Circuit City, both of which are now out of business, so I am stuck with two un-working tuners. So, I say anything BUT Hauppauge Win-TV

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 03, 2009, 01:29:51 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 03, 2009, 01:25:20 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

So...CBS had deceided to cancel the longest-running program on television, Guiding Light, after 50-some years on TV, and 72 years total (radio+tv).

In it's place, apparently the current front-runner is a game show...a revival of The $25,000 Pyramid.

wow...just, wow  :thumbdown:

whaaaaaaaat.  That's just...wow.
But imo, The Price Is Right is enough for a daytime TV game show.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 03, 2009, 01:53:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

So...CBS had deceided to cancel the longest-running program on television, Guiding Light, after 50-some years on TV, and 72 years total (radio+tv).

In it's place, apparently the current front-runner is a game show...a revival of The $25,000 Pyramid.

Who would host it? I hope it's not Donny Osmond. :club: Wait, that reminds me, they brought it back and it already failed, why bring it back again?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 03, 2009, 08:49:40 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

So...CBS had deceided to cancel the longest-running program on television, Guiding Light, after 50-some years on TV, and 72 years total (radio+tv).

In it's place, apparently the current front-runner is a game show...a revival of The $25,000 Pyramid.

Huh? That's stupid. Didn't ABC just revive that show within the past couple of years? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 03, 2009, 08:51:17 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 03, 2009, 08:49:40 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

So...CBS had deceided to cancel the longest-running program on television, Guiding Light, after 50-some years on TV, and 72 years total (radio+tv).

In it's place, apparently the current front-runner is a game show...a revival of The $25,000 Pyramid.

Huh? That's stupid. Didn't ABC just revive that show within the past couple of years? :unsure:

Just like Merv Griffith's Crosswords, down the drain. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 09:02:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 03, 2009, 08:49:40 PM

Huh? That's stupid. Didn't ABC just revive that show within the past couple of years? :unsure:

Syndication, and it was last on the air five years ago.  The guy in charge now was the same guy who brought Who Wants to be a Millionaire to ABC in 1999.

Who knows.  $25K Pyramid is just the "leading candidate."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 03, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2009, 09:02:42 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on April 03, 2009, 08:49:40 PM

Huh? That's stupid. Didn't ABC just revive that show within the past couple of years? :unsure:

Syndication, and it was last on the air five years ago.  The guy in charge now was the same guy who brought Who Wants to be a Millionaire to ABC in 1999.

Who knows.  $25K Pyramid is just the "leading candidate."

Thank God we don't have to purchase TV licences.

Also, I was going to go travelling in the summertime, with me, my husband, and hubsand's mother in-law's ex-husband's sister's boyfriend.  I was going around, cuz I was thinking about going to Austria, when I found out about a town called "Fucking, Austria". I might just go down there. So you don't ban me, it is a real city, you can check it out on Wikipedia.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 03, 2009, 09:50:06 PM

Does anybody know what is the best version of Adobe encoder is 2.5 or 3.0

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashmediaserver/flashmediaencoder/ (http://www.adobe.com/products/flashmediaserver/flashmediaencoder/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 03, 2009, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 02, 2009, 07:48:54 AM

You dont have to be gay to show your emotions, Al :P. 

Although I have never cried during a movie, I am REALLY afraid to watch Marley and Me.  That one is about the dog growing older.  The movie came out right when my dog died, and I just do not want to watch it, because I know I'll cry.  When it comes to dogs or anyone's animal dieing, that tears me apart.

that's not exactly what i meant. lol

btw when is your next day off??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 03, 2009, 11:06:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 03, 2009, 01:53:27 PM

Who would host it? I hope it's not Donny Osmond. :club: Wait, that reminds me, they brought it back and it already failed, why bring it back again?

Don't get me wrong, but I liked Donny Osmond hosting Pyramid back in 2002-04. Maybe it was just because the Dick Clark era was before my time, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 03, 2009, 11:11:57 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 26, 2007, 12:11:42 AM

Quote from: SSS on June 26, 2007, 12:09:30 AM

Quote from: G2003 on June 26, 2007, 12:05:15 AM

I am the highest poster, and i intend on keeping it that way ;D

We'll see about that.... :P

Now that we've got a real domain for this site and the message board issue settled, I think this site will grow quickly in the coming months. ;D BTW Gary, I noticed your Proboard forum is still open. You might want to turn it offline and give a link to this one so that older members from that forum will perhaps join here. :)

Good idea.

That site is still up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 04, 2009, 12:45:36 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 03, 2009, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 02, 2009, 07:48:54 AM

You dont have to be gay to show your emotions, Al :P. 

Although I have never cried during a movie, I am REALLY afraid to watch Marley and Me.  That one is about the dog growing older.  The movie came out right when my dog died, and I just do not want to watch it, because I know I'll cry.  When it comes to dogs or anyone's animal dieing, that tears me apart.

Yeah, I figured after seeing the beginning of the show on MTV the other day.  I thought this was an actual movie in the theaters.  I had never  heard of it before

My next day off is Tuesday. 

that's not exactly what i meant. lol

btw when is your next day off??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 04, 2009, 12:09:12 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 03, 2009, 11:06:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 03, 2009, 01:53:27 PM

Who would host it? I hope it's not Donny Osmond. :club: Wait, that reminds me, they brought it back and it already failed, why bring it back again?

Don't get me wrong, but I liked Donny Osmond hosting Pyramid back in 2002-04. Maybe it was just because the Dick Clark era was before my time, though.

Donny Osmond wasn't the main problem with the revival.  Everything else was.  A drastic change in the main round (6 in 20 v 7 in 30 means solving the clues like 1.4 seconds quicker), and superbly and inconsistently strict judging (namely you had to say every word in the bonus category, nut just the key word/phrase).

Oh, and really stupid Winner's Circle categories like "THINGS TOM CRUISE'S COFFEE CUP WOULD SAY".

(The best pic that the article I read this story from has a non-won box of "THINGS AT A DISCOTHEQUE".)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 04, 2009, 01:45:54 PM

I got first in the spelling bee!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 03:30:46 PM

Wow congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 03:37:56 PM

we should celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

 :twothumbs: :twothumbs: :sing: :drunk:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 04, 2009, 03:45:48 PM

Good job! B)

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 04, 2009, 03:37:56 PM

we should celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

 :twothumbs: :twothumbs: :sing: :drunk:

No drinking, please. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 03:50:45 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 04, 2009, 03:45:48 PM

Good job! B)

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 04, 2009, 03:37:56 PM

we should celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

 :twothumbs: :twothumbs: :sing: :drunk:

No drinking, please. <_<

Felix I understand. It's not like I'm gonna spoil it or something.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 04, 2009, 04:18:45 PM

Time is screwed up. Yesterday and today both seemed to go by faster than a blink of an eye. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 04:39:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 04, 2009, 04:18:45 PM

Time is screwed up. Yesterday and today both seemed to go by faster than a blink of an eye. :wacko:

I thought today was Sunday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 04:40:16 PM

Wow the weekend sure has flown. I thought I just came back from school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 04, 2009, 04:42:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 04:40:16 PM

Wow the weekend sure has flown. I thought I just came back from school.

I don't think it's flow. My knees almost locked up in the bee...I thought I would pass out within my first 5 words.

Fun fact! My winning word was "prematurely."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 04:52:26 PM

Quote from: 7oa on April 04, 2009, 04:42:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 04:40:16 PM

Wow the weekend sure has flown. I thought I just came back from school.

I don't think it's flow. My knees almost locked up in the bee...I thought I would pass out within my first 5 words.

Fun fact! My winning word was "prematurely."

Prematurely. P-R-E-M-A-T-U-R-E-L-Y. Prematurely. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 06:09:23 PM

That's an easy word. Try ostentatiously.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 04, 2009, 06:22:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 06:09:23 PM

That's an easy word. Try ostentatiously.

Easy! O-S-T-E-N-T-A-T-I-O-U-S-L-Y. Try pneumonoutramicroscopicsilicavolcanoconiosis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 06:38:23 PM

Uh the people at the Scripps National Bee wouldn't even give a word like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 04, 2009, 06:49:26 PM

Nothing about a spelling bee can be complete without this moment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 04, 2009, 06:49:40 PM

Umm guys, it's easy to spell if it's written/typed right in front of you. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 07:08:00 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 04, 2009, 06:49:26 PM

Nothing about a spelling bee can be complete without this moment:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E#[/url])

LOL, I remember watching that live last year! I laughed my ass off after seeing the kid's reaction. I also remember the 2nd place winner had a full mustache and he was only 12. :huh: Nevetheless, that was good event.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 09:00:45 PM

Guys I just watched Pedro by Jesse's recommendation and I am crying big time.  :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 04, 2009, 09:05:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 04, 2009, 09:00:45 PM

Guys I just watched Pedro by Jesse's recommendation and I am crying big time.  :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

It's a sad movie at the end... It really is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 04, 2009, 09:10:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2009, 07:08:00 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 04, 2009, 06:49:26 PM

Nothing about a spelling bee can be complete without this moment:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjzrNWPul9E#[/url])

LOL, I remember watching that live last year! I laughed my ass off after seeing the kid's reaction. I also remember the 2nd place winner had a full mustache and he was only 12. :huh: Nevetheless, that was good event.

Erm...my friend was developing a stache when he was 11 and has a full one now. In the same grade as me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 04, 2009, 09:15:43 PM

WOW, MSU WON 82-73!  :yes: B) :blink: :thumbsup: :worship: :clap: :lol: :wave: :thrilled: :) :D :biggrin: ;) :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 04, 2009, 09:21:15 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 04, 2009, 09:05:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 04, 2009, 09:00:45 PM

Guys I just watched Pedro by Jesse's recommendation and I am crying big time.  :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

It's a sad movie at the end... It really is.

I am going to say it again: That movie made me cry.  :cry:
Also, I was wondering about how it would be if I would like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 09:25:55 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 04, 2009, 09:15:43 PM

WOW, MSU WON 82-73!  :yes: B) :blink: :thumbsup: :worship: :clap: :lol: :wave: :thrilled: :) :D :biggrin: ;) :dance: :dance:

I know I am a Gator fan, but I would love to see MSU in the finals. WOOT! so much good stuff has happened! :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 04, 2009, 09:50:18 PM

Quote from: rico on April 04, 2009, 09:21:15 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 04, 2009, 09:05:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 04, 2009, 09:00:45 PM

Guys I just watched Pedro by Jesse's recommendation and I am crying big time.  :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

It's a sad movie at the end... It really is.

I am going to say it again: That movie made me cry.  :cry:
Also, I was wondering about how it would be if I would like that.

I need you to elaborate... You want to know what it's like to live the lift of someone who is HIV positive?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 04, 2009, 09:58:55 PM

No, I just need to know their day to day struggle, because when I was back living in Crofton, my husband was hoing about, and I wanted to tell him that that is how it's going to be. I really don't want to see how it would be like, cuz I have seen people in my family die due to Aids.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 04, 2009, 10:19:32 PM

Quote from: rico on April 04, 2009, 09:58:55 PM

No, I just need to know their day to day struggle, because when I was back living in Crofton, my husband was hoing about, and I wanted to tell him that that is how it's going to be. I really don't want to see how it would be like, cuz I have seen people in my family die due to Aids.

well Pedro was depressed about his mother's death that he 1) threw himself into his studies to become a doctor, and 2) what you said, engaged in promiscuous sex. He didn't use protection because it really wasn't layed out in a way for him to understand, thus he got HIV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 04, 2009, 11:38:38 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 04, 2009, 09:25:55 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 04, 2009, 09:15:43 PM

WOW, MSU WON 82-73!  :yes: B) :blink: :thumbsup: :worship: :clap: :lol: :wave: :thrilled: :) :D :biggrin: ;) :dance: :dance:

I know I am a Gator fan, but I would love to see MSU in the finals. WOOT! so much good stuff has happened! :cry:

Well, it appears as though MSU is playing UNC on Monday, during a possible snowstorm!  :yes:  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2009, 11:53:38 PM

 :blink: :blink: :blink:

I pictured the same exact matchup. I'm going for MSU!! woot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 05, 2009, 12:15:16 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30035197/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30035197/)

North Korea Launches Long-Range Missile

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 05, 2009, 07:54:40 AM

I just had the worst tasting coffee of my life.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 05, 2009, 08:44:27 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 05, 2009, 07:54:40 AM

I just had the worst tasting coffee of my life.  :thumbdown:

I tasted coffee once and hated it, so I will never be a coffee drinker  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 05, 2009, 09:00:36 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 05, 2009, 08:44:27 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 05, 2009, 07:54:40 AM

I just had the worst tasting coffee of my life.  :thumbdown:

I tasted coffee once and hated it, so I will never be a coffee drinker  :no:

Just add loads of sugar and some milk.. It should taste better. I remember at Steak and shake, I had one taste of their coffee, and almost threw up.. :sick: So, I added a truck load of sugar and some milk and it was much better.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2009, 09:07:34 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 05, 2009, 08:44:27 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 05, 2009, 07:54:40 AM

I just had the worst tasting coffee of my life.  :thumbdown:

I tasted coffee once and hated it, so I will never be a coffee drinker  :no:

That will change as soon as you become an adult.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 05, 2009, 09:17:03 AM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on April 05, 2009, 09:00:36 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 05, 2009, 08:44:27 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 05, 2009, 07:54:40 AM

I just had the worst tasting coffee of my life.  :thumbdown:

I tasted coffee once and hated it, so I will never be a coffee drinker  :no:

Just add loads of sugar and some milk.. It should taste better. I remember at Steak and shake, I had one taste of their coffee, and almost threw up.. :sick: So, I added a truck load of sugar and some milk and it was much better.  :yes:

Exactly. McDonald's has the better tasting coffee. But, if you go to Starbucks, you will have to add an over-abundant amount of sugar and a over-abundant amount of creamer in order for it to taste good enough to drink.  Though, I am lactose intolerant, I use French Vanilla Coffee Mate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 09:41:40 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2009, 09:07:34 AM

That will change as soon as you become an adult.

Yeah, I don't think I've ever met an adult that doesn't drink coffee, whether it's everyday or on occasion. When I tried it for the first time during my pre-teen years, it tasted awful. Now, I love it, and been drinking coffee daily since I was 14.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2009, 09:50:06 AM

I've been drinking coffee since I was 8. Is that messed up? :lol:

Though really, coffee is much healthier to drink than say, a can of pop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 09:58:12 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2009, 09:50:06 AM

I've been drinking coffee since I was 8. Is that messed up? :lol:

Though really, coffee is much healthier to drink than say, a can of pop.

And much better than an energy drink, which has has so much sugar it would make you tired later rather than stay awake.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 05, 2009, 10:03:14 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2009, 09:50:06 AM

Though really, coffee is much healthier to drink than say, a can of pop.

Try a Vitaminwater 10 with acai berry. It is much healthier and it tastes better than when it first started to surface.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Anyone know how to get rid of this stupid "Spyware Protect 2009" virus? McAfee says it got rid of it, but it's still there. The only thing I could find to get rid of it on Google was a program called "SpyNoMore", but of course, you have to buy the program for it to remove the virus. :rolleyes: Any help on this issue is greatly appreciated. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 11:48:11 AM

Quote from: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Anyone know how to get rid of this stupid "Spyware Protect 2009" virus? McAfee says it got rid of it, but it's still there. The only thing I could find to get rid of it on Google was a program called "SpyNoMore", but of course, you have to buy the program for it to remove the virus. :rolleyes: Any help on this issue is greatly appreciated. :yes:

I had that two weeks ago and Trend Micro wouldn't remove it. Do a system restore, that'll solve the issue. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 05, 2009, 12:04:30 PM

Quote from: rico on April 05, 2009, 09:17:03 AM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on April 05, 2009, 09:00:36 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 05, 2009, 08:44:27 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 05, 2009, 07:54:40 AM

I just had the worst tasting coffee of my life.  :thumbdown:

I tasted coffee once and hated it, so I will never be a coffee drinker  :no:

Just add loads of sugar and some milk.. It should taste better. I remember at Steak and shake, I had one taste of their coffee, and almost threw up.. :sick: So, I added a truck load of sugar and some milk and it was much better.  :yes:

Exactly. McDonald's has the better tasting coffee. But, if you go to Starbucks, you will have to add an over-abundant amount of sugar and a over-abundant amount of creamer in order for it to taste good enough to drink.  Though, I am lactose intolerant, I use French Vanilla Coffee Mate.

I drink hot decaf coffee in the winter months. but in the summertime months, I drink iced cold coffee (from Starbucks of course). And yes I am addicted to javachip frappuccinos. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2009, 12:08:56 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Anyone know how to get rid of this stupid "Spyware Protect 2009" virus? McAfee says it got rid of it, but it's still there. The only thing I could find to get rid of it on Google was a program called "SpyNoMore", but of course, you have to buy the program for it to remove the virus. :rolleyes: Any help on this issue is greatly appreciated. :yes:

Keep in mind that McAfee is supposedly the most pathetic in protection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 12:10:29 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2009, 12:08:56 PM

Keep in mind that McAfee is supposedly the most pathetic in protection.

Actually, it's been quite good in the past. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 12:12:23 PM

Coffee tastes like crap. Even with sugar and boatloads of milk, it tastes awkward. I like tea, it's more natural and healthy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 12:20:32 PM

I hate it how you have to PAY to buy a program just to get rid of a virus. There are many computer programs out there that aren't even worth paying for either, like ShapeShiffer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 05, 2009, 12:43:38 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 12:10:29 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2009, 12:08:56 PM

Keep in mind that McAfee is supposedly the most pathetic in protection.

Actually, it's been quite good in the past. :yes:

I've actually had quite a good experience with McAfee since I started using it way back in 1998  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 12:47:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 11:48:11 AM

I had that two weeks ago and Trend Micro wouldn't remove it. Do a system restore, that'll solve the issue. :)

System Restore didn't work; it failed.  :censored:

Any other ideas? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 05, 2009, 12:52:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 12:20:32 PM

I hate it how you have to PAY to buy a program just to get rid of a virus. There are many computer programs out there that aren't even worth paying for either, like ShapeShiffer.

I'm against paying for software in general.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 12:53:21 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 12:47:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 11:48:11 AM

I had that two weeks ago and Trend Micro wouldn't remove it. Do a system restore, that'll solve the issue. :)

System Restore didn't work; it failed.  :censored:

Any other ideas? :dunno:

Really!! I restored it back to 2 days before the virus came. Did you try that? I'm also surprise how you're having online access. Spyware Protect blocked IE. It even blocked google. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 12:54:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 12:53:21 PM

Really!! I restored it back to 2 days before the virus came. Did you try that? I'm also surprise how you're having online access. Spyware Protect blocked IE. It even blocked google. :blink:

I'm using Firefox. :P

Yeah, that's exactly what I did, but it says it can't restore due to an error. Wish it would tell me what the error was. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 12:56:50 PM

I'm doing a Free topic speech, anyone care to input their thoughts. or comment on it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 12:58:48 PM

Hmm.. not sure if anyone posted this yet, but apparently FileFront is staying:

http://welcome.filefront.com/ (http://welcome.filefront.com/)

The original owners of FileFront bought the company to keep it online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 05, 2009, 01:16:30 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 05, 2009, 12:52:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 12:20:32 PM

I hate it how you have to PAY to buy a program just to get rid of a virus. There are many computer programs out there that aren't even worth paying for either, like ShapeShiffer.

I'm against paying for software in general.

you seem to be agains anything legal  :P jk

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 01:43:36 PM

The virus appears to be gone now. I booted into safe mode and tried to look for the sysguard files, and none were found. I booted back into regular mode and the virus didn't come back. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 02:09:30 PM

That's good! Certain websites can corrupt your registry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 05, 2009, 02:10:12 PM

I'm going to see Monsters VS. Aliens with my little sister and niece today. And when I checked on the showtimes, I just came across that my local theatre is now requiring a picture ID in order to see R-Rated movies. I think that is weird. But I am like "Grrr, I can't see Adventureland until I get my ID. This is...ugh." :club: :club: <_< <_< I don't have my ID yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 05, 2009, 02:47:45 PM

re: Spyware Protect 2009...

Run this:  C:\windows\system32\regsvr32 /u iehelper.dll
Then delete the iehelper.dll file (I believe it's in your C:\Windows).
Then run Spybot Search and Destroy to clear it out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 05, 2009, 03:17:50 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 12:56:50 PM

I'm doing a Free topic speech, anyone care to input their thoughts. or comment on it

i hate this transistion, I already have digital cable but im in south Texas and it is common for us to be hit by hurricanes. During Ike, I was able to watch what was happening while the power was out thanks to a portable TV I have that runs on C batteries. Well when this transition hits and a hurricane hits my area, knowing that the shitty boxes need power, I couldnt watch whats going on, I would have to listen to the stupid radio.  :club: So when they are brodcasting the local TV channel on the radio station, saying "Heres a shot of the JP Morgan Chase Tower that got severly damaged..." I CANT SEE WHATS HAPPENING!!!  :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 05, 2009, 04:20:04 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 05, 2009, 02:47:45 PM

re: Spyware Protect 2009...

Run this:  C:\windows\system32\regsvr32 /u iehelper.dll
Then delete the iehelper.dll file (I believe it's in your C:\Windows).
Then run Spybot Search and Destroy to clear it out.

Wish I'd done that earlier... I think I had another virus in there as well, but anyways the virus screwed up my system so bad that everything was running horribly slow, and most of the time it would freeze when I would try to log on to Windows. So I just basically said "screw this", and I'm now reformatting that machine. <_<

I think the problem last time is that I didn't get all of my security updates. This time, after it's reformatted I'm IMMEDIATELY going to Windows Update (though I'll get McAfee reinstalled first) and get every single update. It will take a while, as I'm going to have to go from XP SP1 to SP2 before SP3, I can't upgrade directly. But anyways I'm going to get my security updates done before I really do much of anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 04:44:47 PM

You should Get Norton. The new Norton is really good. My computer even runs faster than the older version of Norton that i had.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 05, 2009, 05:09:27 PM

lol Norton  :whistling:.... Symantec AntiVirus Corp Edition 10.2 ftw :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 06:03:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 04:44:47 PM

You should Get Norton. The new Norton is really good. My computer even runs faster than the older version of Norton that i had.

I use Norton 360 which works great. It does pretty much anything to protect your computer at a reasonably low price. The only thing I hate is I have to buy a new version every year... it makes better sense for upgrades to be free and the program give you unlimited protection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 05, 2009, 06:10:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 06:03:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 04:44:47 PM

You should Get Norton. The new Norton is really good. My computer even runs faster than the older version of Norton that i had.

I use Norton 360 which works great. It does pretty much anything to protect your computer at a reasonably low price. The only thing I hate is I have to buy a new version every year... it makes better sense for upgrades to be free and the program give you unlimited protection.

That's what I hate about it too, I just got a new copy last month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 05, 2009, 07:10:22 PM

I'd be more than happy to offer you some free REAL antivirus protection... Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.2 is pretty much Norton without the candified ui. It sits there and does its job remarkably well, and offers real time protection. If you would like a copy, contact me.

In other breaking news, the HP is up for sale! :( I need to make some money so I offered a fair deal for it... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140312458405&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140312458405&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 05, 2009, 07:17:36 PM

I use Avira AntiVir (free!). Never had a problem...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 05, 2009, 07:43:50 PM

I use AVG Free.  No problems.

Also, for you WPVI fans... the full news themes. (http://tvpmm.com/documents/413.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 05, 2009, 07:53:53 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 05, 2009, 07:43:50 PM

I use AVG Free.  No problems.

Also, for you WPVI fans... the full news themes. ([url]http://tvpmm.com/documents/413.html[/url])

dude :O I bet if Roland were still here, he'd go flippin' crazy...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 05, 2009, 08:24:09 PM

I know this is off-topic :offtopic: , but I just thought I would say:
I am in XL territory in Houghton Lake, MI!!!  :thrilled:  :dance:  :dance:

Getting videos, see my channel :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 05, 2009, 08:29:12 PM

I'm using Symantec Endpoint Protection on my laptop because I got it free from school.  :thumbsup:

I use Avast on all my other computers at home. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 05, 2009, 08:41:42 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 05, 2009, 07:53:53 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 05, 2009, 07:43:50 PM

I use AVG Free.  No problems.

Also, for you WPVI fans... the full news themes. ([url]http://tvpmm.com/documents/413.html[/url])

dude :O I bet if Roland were still here, he'd go flippin' crazy...

Awesome!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 05, 2009, 08:46:34 PM

I've never had any problems with viruses. I use Norton and it works alright.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 05, 2009, 09:07:46 PM

I used to have a huge trojan that almost killed my old comp, so I downloaded (and bought) Spyware Doctor. It really works, and I plan to use it on my laptop (once my 30 day Norton 360 trial is over) >_>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2009, 09:39:26 PM

WPVI needs to change their theme... not that I hate it, but it's so 80's like.

Now all we need is the WNEP-TV theme. Roland would love that. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 05, 2009, 09:46:38 PM

I have it. :P WPXI used it many years ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 10:03:45 PM

as you may noticed i cancelled comcast cable i still have comcast hsi tho i'm glad to leave that tasteless hd lineup goodbye.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 05, 2009, 10:26:58 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 10:03:45 PM

as you may noticed i cancelled comcast cable i still have comcast hsi tho i'm glad to leave that tasteless hd lineup goodbye.

Well that's good to hear, Alex. Any plan B?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 05, 2009, 10:38:08 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 10:03:45 PM

as you may noticed i cancelled comcast cable i still have comcast hsi tho i'm glad to leave that tasteless hd lineup goodbye.

If you seriously cancelled Comcast just because it wasn't carrying TWC in HD, I feel sorry for you. I honestly do. If it was for another reason, please say so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 10:57:08 PM

yep it was about twc hd i had a plan b but my mom doesn't want to move from fall river (boston i was hoping)im helping my parents with the cancellation bill (they were paying $330 alone for cable)  we might go back to them in the summer when comcast wakes up and adds it but not until then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 06, 2009, 02:31:35 AM

Child boo. I wish I had carried my satellite dish and my liquor with me. Carter County is a damn dry county, and in order to establish a TWC|HD feed, you will have to buy and not lease a satellite dish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2009, 07:44:17 AM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 10:57:08 PM

yep it was about twc hd

That's...sad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 06, 2009, 09:42:12 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 06, 2009, 07:44:17 AM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 05, 2009, 10:57:08 PM

yep it was about twc hd

That's...sad.

At least i had a reason to leave them for good  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 06, 2009, 02:56:48 PM

When will my sneezing ever stop? It's common to sneeze like once or twice a day but not 10 times at once. It's been a little over a week that I've been sneezing, sniffling, etcetera etcetera. I wake up every morning sneezing like about 5 times and sneeze 5 times more when I go near things. Impossible that I am allergic to my cats, because when I go near them, nothing happens. I go outside, and it's windy outside, I sneeze. I must admit myself that I think I have allergies. I might be allergic to dust (because it has been windy lately). But I need to talk to my mom about it. The sneezing needs to wind down a little. I'm also gonna... ah...ahh...ahh...ACHOO. *sniffles* excuse me. If the doctor says that I do have some sort of an allergy, then direct me to the Allergy club, and I'm gonna start taking allergy medicine.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 06, 2009, 03:54:52 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 06, 2009, 02:56:48 PM

When will my sneezing ever stop? It's common to sneeze like once or twice a day but not 10 times at once. It's been a little over a week that I've been sneezing, sniffling, etcetera etcetera. I wake up every morning sneezing like about 5 times and sneeze 5 times more when I go near things. Impossible that I am allergic to my cats, because when I go near them, nothing happens. I go outside, and it's windy outside, I sneeze. I must admit myself that I think I have allergies. I might be allergic to dust (because it has been windy lately). But I need to talk to my mom about it. The sneezing needs to wind down a little. I'm also gonna... ah...ahh...ahh...ACHOO. *sniffles* excuse me. If the doctor says that I do have some sort of an allergy, then direct me to the Allergy club, and I'm gonna start taking allergy medicine.  :noexpression:

I have an allergy problem, too. You may want to take some sort of antihistamine or decongestant when you wake up. :) I find that Claritin and Sudafed work wonders for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2009, 04:01:08 PM

Yay, I got some intense thunderstorms today during school. The lights even flickered. There was one intense cell from 8:05-8:30am and another in 11:20am

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 04:05:29 PM

We had a heavy thunderstorm around 7:15 this morning. It's been raining off and on here since.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 06, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

So TWC put on a new bar to the left side (HD Feed Only), and it's awesome, but my tuners seems to have broken. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 04:10:58 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

So TWC put on a new bar to the left side (HD Feed Only), and it's awesome, but my tuners seems to have broken. :(

describe it! Sadface because your tuner is broken hehe  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 06, 2009, 04:14:36 PM

I ended up avoiding the whole storm altogether  :hmm: , and stayed up in Houghton Lake for the night.  :thrilled: Lansing was socked with heavy snow, and got at least a half a foot.  :)  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 06, 2009, 04:25:14 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

So TWC put on a new bar to the left side (HD Feed Only), and it's awesome, but my tuners seems to have broken. :(

And an LDL-like bottom graphic is coming (at some point).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2009, 04:29:27 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 06, 2009, 04:25:14 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

So TWC put on a new bar to the left side (HD Feed Only), and it's awesome, but my tuners seems to have broken. :(

And an LDL-like bottom graphic is coming (at some point).

Anything for SD?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 04:33:34 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 06, 2009, 04:31:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2009, 04:29:27 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 06, 2009, 04:25:14 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

So TWC put on a new bar to the left side (HD Feed Only), and it's awesome, but my tuners seems to have broken. :(

And an LDL-like bottom graphic is coming (at some point).

Anything for SD?

why exactly would there be?

I wanna see this! lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 06, 2009, 04:38:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2009, 04:29:27 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 06, 2009, 04:25:14 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:08:36 PM

So TWC put on a new bar to the left side (HD Feed Only), and it's awesome, but my tuners seems to have broken. :(

And an LDL-like bottom graphic is coming (at some point).

Anything for SD?

Cool! I can't wait to see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 06, 2009, 04:43:57 PM

For those who want to see what the new side-bar on TWC |HD| looks like, see the attatched. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 06, 2009, 04:49:00 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:43:57 PM

For those who want to see what the new side-bar on TWC |HD| looks like, see the attatched. :)

Ewwww, that looks like crap. Looks like they've taken the SD feed, and slapped that bar to the left side. :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 06, 2009, 04:54:48 PM

Looks awful. Talk about an eyesore. But I guess this is the future...

Anyways, I'll be going to West Virginia next week sounds fun. But, the place where I am staying has no TV, and as a consequence has no TWC.   <_< Love my parents.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 06, 2009, 05:11:57 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 06, 2009, 03:54:52 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 06, 2009, 02:56:48 PM

When will my sneezing ever stop? It's common to sneeze like once or twice a day but not 10 times at once. It's been a little over a week that I've been sneezing, sniffling, etcetera etcetera. I wake up every morning sneezing like about 5 times and sneeze 5 times more when I go near things. Impossible that I am allergic to my cats, because when I go near them, nothing happens. I go outside, and it's windy outside, I sneeze. I must admit myself that I think I have allergies. I might be allergic to dust (because it has been windy lately). But I need to talk to my mom about it. The sneezing needs to wind down a little. I'm also gonna... ah...ahh...ahh...ACHOO. *sniffles* excuse me. If the doctor says that I do have some sort of an allergy, then direct me to the Allergy club, and I'm gonna start taking allergy medicine.  :noexpression:

I have an allergy problem, too. You may want to take some sort of antihistamine or decongestant when you wake up. :) I find that Claritin and Sudafed work wonders for me.

Yeah...I am thinking of going to the doctor for that. I know it aint that severe. I'll try that. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 05:37:33 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 06, 2009, 04:43:57 PM

For those who want to see what the new side-bar on TWC |HD| looks like, see the attatched. :)

ya know its not that bad...I kinda like it...  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 06, 2009, 05:47:35 PM

Hm, I also like it. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 06, 2009, 05:51:25 PM

I like it as well. You get a little radar image and little things like it. Maybe it if took up a little less of the screen I'd like it better but I think it's a nice addition to the TWC HD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 06, 2009, 05:59:38 PM

I think it's safe to say I'm an eBay addict. WOOO! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 06, 2009, 06:01:18 PM

Can anyone say HOLIDAY TRAVEL?

(http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/254/holidaytravelfailbar.jpg)

This new HD sidebar is basically a new bar of fail. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2009, 06:01:18 PM

Can anyone say HOLIDAY TRAVEL?

([url]http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/254/holidaytravelfailbar.jpg[/url])

This new HD sidebar is basically a new bar of fail. :rolleyes:

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 06, 2009, 06:17:35 PM

My tuner is working again!! :dance:

I also managed to get a clip of the new sidebar in action. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 06:18:08 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2009, 06:01:18 PM

Can anyone say HOLIDAY TRAVEL?

([url]http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/254/holidaytravelfailbar.jpg[/url])

This new HD sidebar is basically a new bar of fail. :rolleyes:

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

oh indeed a much better bar/format...cleaner, better presented...I HATE THE NEW BLUE BAR OF DEATH!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 06:20:18 PM

the older format shown above is indeed much better....better layout...cleaner looking...the Blue Bar Of Death is a fail indeed...to cramped and bad-looking

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 06, 2009, 06:27:10 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 06:20:18 PM

the older format shown above is indeed much better....better layout...cleaner looking...the Blue Bar Of Death is a fail indeed...to cramped and bad-looking

I agree.

Is the Blue Bar of Death is the one from 2008?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 06, 2009, 06:28:16 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 06:18:08 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2009, 06:01:18 PM

Can anyone say HOLIDAY TRAVEL?

([url]http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/254/holidaytravelfailbar.jpg[/url])

This new HD sidebar is basically a new bar of fail. :rolleyes:

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

oh indeed a much better bar/format...cleaner, better presented...I HATE THE NEW BLUE BAR OF DEATH!!!

IMO, it takes too much space on the screen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 06, 2009, 06:35:37 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 06, 2009, 06:28:16 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 06:18:08 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 06, 2009, 06:01:18 PM

Can anyone say HOLIDAY TRAVEL?

([url]http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/254/holidaytravelfailbar.jpg[/url])

This new HD sidebar is basically a new bar of fail. :rolleyes:

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

oh indeed a much better bar/format...cleaner, better presented...I HATE THE NEW BLUE BAR OF DEATH!!!

IMO, it takes too much space on the screen.

I agree, but the 2008 Holiday bar is very annoying and it's blocks the lower screen IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 07:18:14 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:27:10 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 06:20:18 PM

the older format shown above is indeed much better....better layout...cleaner looking...the Blue Bar Of Death is a fail indeed...to cramped and bad-looking

I agree.

Is the Blue Bar of Death is the one from 2008?

yep  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 08:39:05 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

Are you serious? That bar gave me a headache, and it was useless on non-widescreen TV's because half the temperature data was cut off.

As for the new HD sidebar, that's retarded too. Part of the information on this is also cut off from the screen, and the feed doesn't seem to be in full 16:9 HD anymore either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 06, 2009, 08:47:07 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 08:39:05 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

Are you serious? That bar gave me a headache, and it was useless on non-widescreen TV's because half the temperature data was cut off.

As for the new HD sidebar, that's retarded too. Part of the information on this is also cut off from the screen, and the feed doesn't seem to be in full 16:9 HD anymore either.

You got too much money on your hands. See, you don't hear me BSing about HDTV, cuz you know what I got? A old fashioned rollaway TV with a wood frame. I even use a cable descrambler back from when my family was living in Newfoundland.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 08:51:16 PM

Huh? I never even said I had HDTV. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 06, 2009, 09:01:25 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 08:39:05 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 06:16:02 PM

I like this holiday travel bar better. It's way better than the 2008 ones.

Are you serious? That bar gave me a headache, and it was useless on non-widescreen TV's because half the temperature data was cut off.

As for the new HD sidebar, that's retarded too. Part of the information on this is also cut off from the screen, and the feed doesn't seem to be in full 16:9 HD anymore either.

Change my mind though. I agree with that. I've never like any bar TWC uses since the HD relaunch. I hope they don't appear on this upcoming Thanksgiving/holiday...but if they do...then I won't be watching TWC for these day. <_<

That 2007 bar (as well as the 2008 ones and the weather bar thing) also give me a headache...that's why I don't watch TWC when those stupid bars appear. The weather bar (which appear during serve weather and hurricanes) is SO f***ing stupid that I want them gone already later this year. It's have never grew on me...and I'll be watching TWC less for that if that appear...and it's ALWAYS pisses me off if is shown.  :thumbdown: That weather bar is the MAIN reason why I lost interset in TWC...because if I see it again, then it's need to f***ed up!  :censored: Damn weather/holiday bars. :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 06, 2009, 09:03:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 08:51:16 PM

Huh? I never even said I had HDTV. :huh:

HD sidebar and 16:9 are entities and ratios that leads me to believe you have high definition TV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:10:44 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 09:01:25 PM

Change my mind though. I agree with that. I've never like any bar TWC uses since the HD relaunch. I hope they don't appear on this upcoming Thanksgiving/holiday...but if they do...then I won't be watching TWC for these day. <_<

TWC showed a holiday travel bar for the past three seasons, so they will without a doubt show some kind of travel bar for this upcoming holiday season too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:11:24 PM

Quote from: rico on April 06, 2009, 09:03:02 PM

HD sidebar and 16:9 are entities and ratios that leads me to believe you have high definition TV.

I don't have HDTV, someone else posted a screenshot of the new HD side graphic a few posts before mine so I commented on that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 06, 2009, 09:11:57 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:10:44 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 06, 2009, 09:01:25 PM

Change my mind though. I agree with that. I've never like any bar TWC uses since the HD relaunch. I hope they don't appear on this upcoming Thanksgiving/holiday...but if they do...then I won't be watching TWC for these day. <_<

TWC showed a holiday travel bar for the past three years, so they will without a doubt show some kind of travel bar for this upcoming holiday season too.

I don't recall seeing a holiday bar in 2006.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:20:08 PM

IIRC, they just used a radar inset in the 2006 holiday season. Nothing too bad, but I think that was the first year they've had any "instant information" during the holidays. I know there wasn't any of that in 2005 because I have footage from 12/27 and there's no radar inset or anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM

Are people not interested in what I upload to YouTube anymore? I haven't been receiving as many ratings, comments, and favorites in recent months, yet some other people's videos seem to be more popular. :unsure: Back in 2006/2007 I received at least five comments everyday, and people always favorited my videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 06, 2009, 09:39:43 PM

Does it really matter how many comments or ratings you get? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 06, 2009, 10:04:37 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM

Are people not interested in what I upload to YouTube anymore? I haven't been receiving as many ratings, comments, and favorites in recent months, yet some other people's videos seem to be more popular. :unsure: Back in 2006/2007 I received at least five comments everyday, and people always favorited my videos.

I'm interested...I just haven't had time to check your channel recently!  :yes: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 12:59:57 AM

I should too. In fact, I have time to do so now :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 11:39:59 AM

UHH I am in MATH OVERLOAD. Today is my 2nd math midterm where it all contains all decimals and ratios. I hate decimals. I hate 0.00000035 x 34564.987  :wall: :furious: :doh: :fire: :bang:. Well, wish me luck on that when I take it in the afternoon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 07, 2009, 11:56:48 AM

I am super nervous.  I have an interview a week from today for a college scholarship.  I told the lady I wasnt going to do it, because I have decided to stick to a community college for 2 years.  She called back yesterday and said they really liked my application for the scholarship, so they want to interview me, and they said they'll give me money if I get the scholarship, dispite the fact that I am going to a com. college.

I HATE DECIMALS TOO! uggh.  They annoy me. Those and fractions. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 12:44:11 PM

just got Comcast again (they agreed they were overcharging us) total went from $350 down to $252

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 07, 2009, 12:50:51 PM

$350!!!!  :blink: $252!!!!!  :blink: What the heck package do you have!

With Buckeye we have 2 TVs with digital boxes, 2 TVs with HD boxes, 1 TV with a HD DVR, plus others with just basic no box. Plus 20MB down / 1MB up internet and UNLIMITED long distance phone for about $230!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 01:19:19 PM

4 HD-DVR boxes, Digital preferred, VOD, HD tier and High Speed Internet.

Use to average $230 but rose to this experiential level i never seen before. and i meant $232 not $252

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 07, 2009, 02:41:37 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 07, 2009, 11:56:48 AM

I am super nervous.  I have an interview a week from today for a college scholarship.  I told the lady I wasnt going to do it, because I have decided to stick to a community college for 2 years.  She called back yesterday and said they really liked my application for the scholarship, so they want to interview me, and they said they'll give me money if I get the scholarship, dispite the fact that I am going to a com. college.

I HATE DECIMALS TOO! uggh.  They annoy me. Those and fractions.

Me 3.

Also, Today, I just took the benchmarking test.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 07, 2009, 02:44:55 PM

I'm not liking the episode of ICHT they're showing now. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 07, 2009, 02:56:53 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 07, 2009, 02:44:55 PM

I'm not liking the episode of ICHT they're showing now. :fear:

Which one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 07, 2009, 02:58:27 PM

Jesse I like the new graphics for the TWC Today homepage!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 07, 2009, 02:59:44 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 07, 2009, 02:56:53 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 07, 2009, 02:44:55 PM

I'm not liking the episode of ICHT they're showing now. :fear:

Which one?

The one to where "If a Category 4 Hurricane Could Strike Tampa Bay, FL". ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 07, 2009, 03:14:30 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM

Are people not interested in what I upload to YouTube anymore? I haven't been receiving as many ratings, comments, and favorites in recent months, yet some other people's videos seem to be more popular. :unsure: Back in 2006/2007 I received at least five comments everyday, and people always favorited my videos.

I have the opposite problem. I can't get people to stop bugging me for me to emulate the XL for their area. I knew I shouldn't have posted those videos. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 03:27:07 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 07, 2009, 02:41:37 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 07, 2009, 11:56:48 AM

I am super nervous.  I have an interview a week from today for a college scholarship.  I told the lady I wasnt going to do it, because I have decided to stick to a community college for 2 years.  She called back yesterday and said they really liked my application for the scholarship, so they want to interview me, and they said they'll give me money if I get the scholarship, dispite the fact that I am going to a com. college.

I HATE DECIMALS TOO! uggh.  They annoy me. Those and fractions.

Me 3.

Also, Today, I just took the benchmarking test.

Some scholarships can be used to pay expenses for community college as well. I wish you luck on that.

And, I am half hour away to taking the midterm. Let see....3.6 x 3......uhhhh.. ???

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 07, 2009, 02:59:44 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 07, 2009, 02:56:53 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 07, 2009, 02:44:55 PM

I'm not liking the episode of ICHT they're showing now. :fear:

Which one?

The one to where "If a Category 4 Hurricane Could Strike Tampa Bay, FL". ;)

That must have been very scary. Don't watch it!!!  :thrilled:

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 12:44:11 PM

just got Comcast again (they agreed they were overcharging us) total went from $350 down to $252

Weren't you following Plan B just yesterday????  :noexpression: :thinking: :blink: :hmm: :huh:

 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:30:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM

Are people not interested in what I upload to YouTube anymore? I haven't been receiving as many ratings, comments, and favorites in recent months, yet some other people's videos seem to be more popular. :unsure: Back in 2006/2007 I received at least five comments everyday, and people always favorited my videos.

It probably has to do with people not having enough free time. I haven't gotten many comments in my videos either, that only changes if I upload new videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 03:35:15 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 12:44:11 PM

just got Comcast again (they agreed they were overcharging us) total went from $350 down to $252

Quote

Weren't you following Plan B just yesterday????  :noexpression: :thinking: :blink: :hmm: :huh:

Ya i was but my parent's decided comcast was robbing us by $100, they ended up being right and comcast admitted the mistake and offered us a free month then back down to $232 a month again starting in May.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 07, 2009, 03:36:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:30:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM

Are people not interested in what I upload to YouTube anymore? I haven't been receiving as many ratings, comments, and favorites in recent months, yet some other people's videos seem to be more popular. :unsure: Back in 2006/2007 I received at least five comments everyday, and people always favorited my videos.

It probably has to do with people not having enough free time. I haven't gotten many comments in my videos either, that only changes if I upload new videos.

Same here too. I hardly get comments unless I upload new videos, and after about 2 days of each video being on youtube, it stops getting comments/ratings/favoritings. Just look at the XL videos I uploaded recently. It cost a lot of money to go up there for one night just to record the XL, and now after almost two days, I am not getting anything from them  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:37:12 PM

You went all the way up to Michigan to record an XL Lol? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 07, 2009, 03:38:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:37:12 PM

You went all the way up to Michigan to record an XL Lol? :blink:

120 miles, 2 hour drive, and $80.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 07, 2009, 03:39:19 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 07, 2009, 03:36:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:30:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM

Are people not interested in what I upload to YouTube anymore? I haven't been receiving as many ratings, comments, and favorites in recent months, yet some other people's videos seem to be more popular. :unsure: Back in 2006/2007 I received at least five comments everyday, and people always favorited my videos.

It probably has to do with people not having enough free time. I haven't gotten many comments in my videos either, that only changes if I upload new videos.

Same here too. I hardly get comments unless I upload new videos, and after about 2 days of each video being on youtube, it stops getting comments/ratings/favoritings. Just look at the XL videos I uploaded recently. It cost a lot of money to go up there for one night just to record the XL, and now after almost two days, I am not getting anything from them  :hmm:

I uploaded these yesterday, and I'm getting that same thing, no one comments anymore. :hmm:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p1o0BqgyPg&feature=channel_page# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p1o0BqgyPg&feature=channel_page#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jmmkymWlkU&feature=channel#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jmmkymWlkU&feature=channel#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:49:51 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 07, 2009, 03:38:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 03:37:12 PM

You went all the way up to Michigan to record an XL Lol? :blink:

120 miles, 2 hour drive, and $80.  :hmm:

That's understandable. I just wish the place I stayed in WV has a TV,cable, and TWC. Because it's in a rural area so there's a chance that I might have an older STAR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 03:53:26 PM

What is GM thinking  :rofl2:

http://money.aol.com/article/autos/gm-segway-to-unveil-two-wheeled-vehicle/416890?bId=MoneyBoard&tId=mfida416890&bpId=/&sort=3&pg=4 (http://money.aol.com/article/autos/gm-segway-to-unveil-two-wheeled-vehicle/416890?bId=MoneyBoard&tId=mfida416890&bpId=/&sort=3&pg=4)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 03:54:48 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 03:53:26 PM

What is GM thinking  :rofl2:

[url]http://money.aol.com/article/autos/gm-segway-to-unveil-two-wheeled-vehicle/416890?bId=MoneyBoard&tId=mfida416890&bpId=/&sort=3&pg=4[/url] ([url]http://money.aol.com/article/autos/gm-segway-to-unveil-two-wheeled-vehicle/416890?bId=MoneyBoard&tId=mfida416890&bpId=/&sort=3&pg=4[/url])

 :blink: :blink: :blink:
I won't be driving that to college in the future.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 07, 2009, 04:03:25 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 03:53:26 PM

What is GM thinking  :rofl2:

[url]http://money.aol.com/article/autos/gm-segway-to-unveil-two-wheeled-vehicle/416890?bId=MoneyBoard&tId=mfida416890&bpId=/&sort=3&pg=4[/url] ([url]http://money.aol.com/article/autos/gm-segway-to-unveil-two-wheeled-vehicle/416890?bId=MoneyBoard&tId=mfida416890&bpId=/&sort=3&pg=4[/url])

I saw this earlier today, there's no way in the world I would ride in something like this crappy!  :lol: :lol: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 04:03:36 PM

Real quote from Shepard Smith from FNC

"it lasts 35 miles and goes up to 35mph, are you high? i am serious. Do you think this is road ready? you get there near a ny cab and it would look like a puddle of molten aluminium with dead people"  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 04:04:25 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 04:03:36 PM

Real quote from Shepard Smith from FNC

"it lasts 35 miles and goes up to 35mph, are you high? i am serious. Do you think this is road ready? you get there near a ny cab and it would look like a puddle of molten aluminium with dead people"  :clap:

owned.  :rofl2: :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2009, 04:18:00 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 04:04:25 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 04:03:36 PM

Real quote from Shepard Smith from FNC

"it lasts 35 miles and goes up to 35mph, are you high? i am serious. Do you think this is road ready? you get there near a ny cab and it would look like a puddle of molten aluminium with dead people"  :clap:

owned.  :rofl2: :clap:

I think they were sniffing and shooting Crystal Meth when they brought that piece of shit to the forum. Jesus Christ, I would moreover buy a Tata or a Yugo, than that ugly hooptie.

My aunt bought a iPod at the pawnbrokers and I am using it right now, and I am still wondering how can I get a free iPod.
Gary, on the other side of the forum, you said you got a free iPod. Is there some kind of survey to do, cuz my ma told me I'd be better off getting it 5-finger discount and I'm not trying to go to gaol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 04:23:19 PM

5 more minutes until I take the midterm. I'm heading out now. Wish me luck beating Decimalphobia.  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2009, 04:29:35 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 04:23:19 PM

5 more minutes until I take the midterm. I'm heading out now. Wish me luck beating Decimalphobia.  :thrilled:

Good luck. I hate math.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 07, 2009, 04:43:40 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 04:23:19 PM

5 more minutes until I take the midterm. I'm heading out now. Wish me luck beating Decimalphobia.  :thrilled:

I wish you nothing but the best of luck  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2009, 04:46:29 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 07, 2009, 04:43:40 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 04:23:19 PM

5 more minutes until I take the midterm. I'm heading out now. Wish me luck beating Decimalphobia.  :thrilled:

I wish you nothing but the best of luck  :thumbsup:

I failed math my first time around in college.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 07, 2009, 04:58:41 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 04:23:19 PM

5 more minutes until I take the midterm. I'm heading out now. Wish me luck beating Decimalphobia.  :thrilled:

Good luck, Ana! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 05:23:13 PM

Well, I am back. Yes, already. It took me 53 minutes to take a midterm that contained 25 questions.  (6 of them are problem-solving questions where you have to show so much work.) But I gotta say, it wasn't that bad as I thought it would be. But I am glad I got it over with. Thanks for the wishes everyone.  :clap: :yes: :hug2: :innocent:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 07, 2009, 05:27:40 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 05:23:13 PM

Well, I am back. Yes, already. It took me 53 minutes to take a midterm that contained 25 questions.  (6 of them are problem-solving questions where you have to show so much work.) But I gotta say, it wasn't that bad as I thought it would be. But I am glad I got it over with. Thanks for the wishes everyone.  :clap: :yes: :hug2: :innocent:

Yay! Awesome news.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2009, 05:32:53 PM

How do you like my mangatar?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2009, 05:34:52 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 07, 2009, 05:27:40 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 07, 2009, 05:23:13 PM

Well, I am back. Yes, already. It took me 53 minutes to take a midterm that contained 25 questions.  (6 of them are problem-solving questions where you have to show so much work.) But I gotta say, it wasn't that bad as I thought it would be. But I am glad I got it over with. Thanks for the wishes everyone.  :clap: :yes: :hug2: :innocent:

Yay! Awesome news.  :)

Thanks. And after spring break I have to deal with two more. Writing Fundamentals and Astronomy...in the same week! The essay I am working on right now about Stephanie Abrams is part of the WF-2nd midterm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 05:40:35 PM

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/fail-owned-first-name-fail.jpg?w=450&h=359)
discuss :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 07, 2009, 05:44:22 PM

Haha?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 07, 2009, 05:50:22 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 05:40:35 PM

([url]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/fail-owned-first-name-fail.jpg?w=450&h=359[/url])
discuss :lol:

OMG. :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 07, 2009, 05:53:24 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 05:40:35 PM

([url]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/fail-owned-first-name-fail.jpg?w=450&h=359[/url])
discuss :lol:

:rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 07, 2009, 05:56:36 PM

All jokes aside, I love Costco. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 06:09:26 PM

Did anyone watch house last night?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 06:10:32 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 06:09:26 PM

Did anyone watch house last night?

I know me and Billy did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 06:11:15 PM

I don't wanna spoil anything if anyone hasn't seen it yet

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 07, 2009, 06:14:55 PM

I haven't watched that show in ages. :blink: They really ruined it when they changed his team. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 07, 2009, 06:49:36 PM

Shockingly, there was a reason behind yesterday's House's event.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 06:53:17 PM

does anyone like eminem?

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh4zn8A7lkP2J9h6q8 (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh4zn8A7lkP2J9h6q8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2009, 06:53:44 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 07, 2009, 06:09:26 PM

Did anyone watch house last night?

I hate house.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 07, 2009, 07:02:04 PM

I love house! Unfortunately I couldn't see it because cable was out. For the people that watched it, was it good?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 07, 2009, 07:07:50 PM

Someone tell me what happpened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 07, 2009, 07:12:55 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 07, 2009, 07:07:50 PM

Someone tell me what happpened.

You have a PM...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 07:57:42 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 07, 2009, 06:49:36 PM

Shockingly, there was a reason behind yesterday's House's event.

Can you PM me the reason? I can't seem to find it anywhere and Wiki has nothing on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 07, 2009, 08:47:51 PM

Now that I know who he is, He is my least favorite of the new team. So, good riddance. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 11:09:27 PM

I feel like absolute crap tonight :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2009, 11:15:01 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 07, 2009, 11:09:27 PM

I feel like absolute crap tonight :(

I got a call from someone-- a woman who says she is 4 months pregnant with my husband's baby. I'm getting a divorce. I also feel like crap, so Jesse, you are not alone.

Tomorrow night, I am getting my hair cut and I am going to the club.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 07, 2009, 11:51:22 PM

Rico, to answer your question about how I got my free ipod, no it was not a survey. Go to google and search Freecycle. Then find a Freecycle group that serves your area. The people in those gorups give away all kinds of free stuff.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 08, 2009, 10:13:58 AM

Neilson update

http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/610k-homes-get-dtv-ready-in-march-millions-still-unready (http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/610k-homes-get-dtv-ready-in-march-millions-still-unready)

from the site

Quote

On the other end of the spectrum, Providence-New Bedford is now completely ready.

then why do we still have to wait  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 11:14:07 AM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 08, 2009, 10:13:58 AM

Neilson update

[url]http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/610k-homes-get-dtv-ready-in-march-millions-still-unready[/url] ([url]http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/610k-homes-get-dtv-ready-in-march-millions-still-unready[/url])

I'm one of those people, and my parents too.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 08, 2009, 02:34:19 PM

As we said before, people won't do anything until their TV's go blank, it's the putting off things that I think most if not all Americans do (nothing against you or your fam Ana or anyone who has put this off, just the way we are, I'm guilty of putting things off as well).  The unfortunate thing is the transition is now occurring when severe weather may be more active than it was in February.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWC Fan on April 08, 2009, 02:43:47 PM

My tv is ready for DTV. The picture is very clear just like a satellite dish and digital cable. You can also get free DTV channels is you're tv or a dvd recorder have a DTV tuner. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 02:55:29 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 08, 2009, 02:34:19 PM

As we said before, people won't do anything until their TV's go blank, it's the putting off things that I think most if not all Americans do (nothing against you or your fam Ana or anyone who has put this off, just the way we are, I'm guilty of putting things off as well).  The unfortunate thing is the transition is now occurring when severe weather may be more active than it was in February.

Oh nooo. Offense not taken at all, Ryan. :)
Last week my mom just got the $40-discount coupon from the mail, and she don't know where to use/spend/buy at. And I do guarantee that we will wait until our TVs are blank (but we have satellite so I wonder..why do we need the coupon anyways? :thinking:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 08, 2009, 02:57:22 PM

If you get local channels through your satellite, then you don't need the box, if you get it through an antenna, then you need the box or a DTV-ready TV.  We get local channels through the satellite but we actually have an antenna on a DTV-ready TV as backup in case the sat goes out during bad weather(do both because we can't get all local channels clear without adjusting antenna and can't DVR them OTA).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 03:00:07 PM

Yeah that's what I was thinking too. There will be times that the satellite will go out unexpectively. So maybe one converter box is okay for emergencies.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 03:42:07 PM

Wow... a teacher from my middle school was killed in a car accident this morning. I've never met her, but still sad to hear.. :(

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS (http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 08, 2009, 03:47:10 PM

Nielsen, as in A.C. Nielsen? or different?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 04:49:59 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 03:42:07 PM

Wow... a teacher from my middle school was killed in a car accident this morning. I've never met her, but still sad to hear.. :(

[url]http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS[/url] ([url]http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS[/url])

Ohh man. This is so sad to hear. My prayers go out to her family, friends and students. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 08, 2009, 05:35:01 PM

Wow, I'm so sorry, Mike. I'll make sure to keep her and her friends and family in my prayers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 08, 2009, 05:55:52 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 03:42:07 PM

Wow... a teacher from my middle school was killed in a car accident this morning. I've never met her, but still sad to hear.. :(

[url]http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS[/url] ([url]http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS[/url])

That is sad. =(

Anyways, I have one day of school left in this week, and I has the day off on Friday and Monday. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 05:58:38 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 08, 2009, 05:55:52 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 03:42:07 PM

Wow... a teacher from my middle school was killed in a car accident this morning. I've never met her, but still sad to hear.. :(

[url]http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS[/url] ([url]http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090408/NEWS01/90408002/1006/NEWS[/url])

That is sad. =(

Anyways, I have one day of school left in this week, and I has the day off on Friday and Monday. ^_^

Yeah, tomorrow is my last day as well. I have about 10 days off. I'm excited...and nervous too.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 08, 2009, 06:34:34 PM

Why are you nervous Ana? And my spring break started today! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 06:40:28 PM

I just announced some life-changing news on my latest blog post (http://anistorm.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-me-is-coming-soon.html) yesterday. It's gonna happen either during Spring Break or around this month.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 08, 2009, 07:20:33 PM

Oh my! All I can say is that I hope it works out perfectly. I'll pray for you, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 08, 2009, 09:02:24 PM

I want to see with either Spike or MTV about getting a spinoff of the Bad Girls Club, called "Bad Boiz".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 08, 2009, 09:09:11 PM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 09:02:24 PM

I want to see with either Spike or MTV about getting a spinoff of the Bad Girls Club, called "Bad Boiz".

Seriously? Bad Girls Club needs to go.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 09:12:29 PM

Should I create a new Wikipedia article on the old Weather Center, and rename the current WC article to "Weather Center (2009)"? I'm working on spliting that article into two pages and I'd like your input before I submit the changes. I really think we should have two separate articles on this; the old WC is nothing like the current WC at all, the only similarity is the name. Also, information about Overnight Outlook is included in both the Evening Edition and Weather Center articles. IMO, it would be cleaner if we had a separate article on OO. The article on the old WC would also include information about WC AM and WC PM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 08, 2009, 09:16:20 PM

Ray Stagich has beautiful eyebrows? When do he come on?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 08, 2009, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 09:12:29 PM

Should I create a new Wikipedia article on the old Weather Center, and rename the current WC article to "Weather Center (2009)"? I'm working on spliting that article into two pages and I'd like your input before I submit the changes. I really think we should have two separate articles on this; the old WC is nothing like the current WC at all, the only similarity is the name. Also, information about Overnight Outlook is included in both the Evening Edition and Weather Center articles. IMO, it would be cleaner if we had a separate article on OO. The article on the old WC would also include information about WC AM and WC PM.

:thinking: Yes, I think you should make a new article for the old Weather Center and rename the current WC article, and edit it.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 09:38:20 PM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 09:16:20 PM

Ray Stagich has cute eyebrows? When do he come on?

Weekends on Sunrise Weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 08, 2009, 09:54:15 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 08, 2009, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 09:12:29 PM

Should I create a new Wikipedia article on the old Weather Center, and rename the current WC article to "Weather Center (2009)"? I'm working on spliting that article into two pages and I'd like your input before I submit the changes. I really think we should have two separate articles on this; the old WC is nothing like the current WC at all, the only similarity is the name. Also, information about Overnight Outlook is included in both the Evening Edition and Weather Center articles. IMO, it would be cleaner if we had a separate article on OO. The article on the old WC would also include information about WC AM and WC PM.

:thinking: Yes, I think you should make a new article for the old Weather Center and rename the current WC article, and edit it.  :yes:

I agree. But if you do so, make sure you update links in other articles that currently go to the page.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2009, 11:12:39 PM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 08, 2009, 11:22:22 PM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

That came out of nowhere. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 08, 2009, 11:28:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 08, 2009, 11:22:22 PM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

That came out of nowhere. :blink:

I had some Salsaritas' and they gave me a habañero pepper with my food.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on April 08, 2009, 11:55:22 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 08, 2009, 09:54:15 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 08, 2009, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 09:12:29 PM

Should I create a new Wikipedia article on the old Weather Center, and rename the current WC article to "Weather Center (2009)"? I'm working on spliting that article into two pages and I'd like your input before I submit the changes. I really think we should have two separate articles on this; the old WC is nothing like the current WC at all, the only similarity is the name. Also, information about Overnight Outlook is included in both the Evening Edition and Weather Center articles. IMO, it would be cleaner if we had a separate article on OO. The article on the old WC would also include information about WC AM and WC PM.

:thinking: Yes, I think you should make a new article for the old Weather Center and rename the current WC article, and edit it.  :yes:

I agree. But if you do so, make sure you update links in other articles that currently go to the page.

I don't agree. I poured my time into overhauling Weather Center, and I will not let it change.

[The name thing is a joke with Vic, by the way.]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2009, 12:12:23 AM

Quote from: zoulja gurl on April 08, 2009, 11:55:22 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 08, 2009, 09:54:15 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 08, 2009, 09:32:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 08, 2009, 09:12:29 PM

Should I create a new Wikipedia article on the old Weather Center, and rename the current WC article to "Weather Center (2009)"? I'm working on spliting that article into two pages and I'd like your input before I submit the changes. I really think we should have two separate articles on this; the old WC is nothing like the current WC at all, the only similarity is the name. Also, information about Overnight Outlook is included in both the Evening Edition and Weather Center articles. IMO, it would be cleaner if we had a separate article on OO. The article on the old WC would also include information about WC AM and WC PM.

:thinking: Yes, I think you should make a new article for the old Weather Center and rename the current WC article, and edit it.  :yes:

I agree. But if you do so, make sure you update links in other articles that currently go to the page.

I don't agree. I poured my time into overhauling Weather Center, and I will not let it change.

[The name thing is a joke with Vic, by the way.]

i wuz gunna chang it 2 "Zhakiranna" but decided not 2

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 09, 2009, 09:20:16 AM

Anyone interested?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv3EhgN4BuI&fmt=18# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv3EhgN4BuI&fmt=18#)


An awesome video in my opinion especially when Keith McKelley (music available (http://www.myspace.com/keithmckelley)) goes off on the Sax after Paul Douds destroys the guitar  :thrilled: i hope someone does this at the 2009 Newport Jazz Fest!

Keith's music should play on TWC soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 11:10:13 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

Today is my last day too. After that, I go on Spring Break. Man...no more 11 o clock curfews for a week!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2009, 11:19:04 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

That's it? :blink: Spring break usually means at least a week off for most people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 09, 2009, 11:22:39 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2009, 11:19:04 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

That's it? :blink: Spring break usually means at least a week off for most people.

he didn't even say that was his spring break...i have a 4 day weekend too, but it's not my spring break...as a matter a fact i already had my spring break back in march.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 11:23:59 AM

I'm starting to hate getting Spring Breaks in April. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 03:07:42 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

10 days here. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 03:08:03 PM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

I wouldn't. Would you?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

I know it miiiiiight sound a little dumb, but I need an opinion. I'm thinking of switching my email inbox from yahoo to either AOL or Gmail. Which one of those can I choose? I gotten 2 opinions already though.  :thinking:
BTW, no offense to whoever uses Yahoo mail, but I really don't like it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 03:38:37 PM

Is anyone having trouble viewing YT videos? I can only get the video to play with no sound for a second or two then it stops, even though the video is fully buffered.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 09, 2009, 03:46:44 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 03:38:37 PM

Is anyone having trouble viewing YT videos? I can only get the video to play with no sound for a second or two then it stops, even though the video is fully buffered.

I only have that problem when my tuner is up and running. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 09, 2009, 04:20:00 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

I know it miiiiiight sound a little dumb, but I need an opinion. I'm thinking of switching my email inbox from yahoo to either AOL or Gmail. Which one of those can I choose? I gotten 2 opinions already though.  :thinking:
BTW, no offense to whoever uses Yahoo mail, but I really don't like it.

I'd use Google, AOL is in the crapper. I have two gmail accounts, although I rarely use them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 09, 2009, 05:13:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 09, 2009, 04:20:00 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

I know it miiiiiight sound a little dumb, but I need an opinion. I'm thinking of switching my email inbox from yahoo to either AOL or Gmail. Which one of those can I choose? I gotten 2 opinions already though.  :thinking:
BTW, no offense to whoever uses Yahoo mail, but I really don't like it.

I'd use Google, AOL is in the crapper. I have two gmail accounts, although I rarely use them.

I use Gmail and I love it. Go with Gmail! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 09, 2009, 05:21:49 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 09, 2009, 05:13:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 09, 2009, 04:20:00 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

I know it miiiiiight sound a little dumb, but I need an opinion. I'm thinking of switching my email inbox from yahoo to either AOL or Gmail. Which one of those can I choose? I gotten 2 opinions already though.  :thinking:
BTW, no offense to whoever uses Yahoo mail, but I really don't like it.

I'd use Google, AOL is in the crapper. I have two gmail accounts, although I rarely use them.

I use Gmail and I love it. Go with Gmail! :happy:

I haven't used so don't know much about AOL, but I really enjoy my gmail, especially how when you get the same email forward from 10 different people, it groups them all together and reduces your inbox clutter, the junk filter works quite well too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2009, 05:56:17 PM

Gmail is awesome!! It's easy to send attachments and they have a built in chat/AIM feature too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 05:58:45 PM

Hmm, since everyone's going for Gmail, I should too. Thanks guys!
I made a Gmail account just now and my new email address is on my profile. The yahoo one which is written on my sig is still being used for other purposes. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 09, 2009, 06:41:32 PM

Wow, Gmail has AIM chat features now? I might use my old Gmail account again since they've improved some things..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 09, 2009, 07:21:03 PM

so today i received an acceptance letter from Sul Ross State University, not particularly my number 1 college choice, but it definitely caught my attention -- so i applied, and got accepted.

i've applied to a total of 8 colleges, 2 in which I was rejected from (Austin College - Sherman, TX | TCU - Ft. Worth), but I knew i was pressing my luck with both of those colleges, but it didn't hurt to try. haha. my admission status at Tarleton State is currently pending, though there is a chance i'll be admitted.

just a college update =] as the school year continues to rap up. wahoo seniors '09  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 07:25:08 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 09, 2009, 07:21:03 PM

so today i received an acceptance letter from Sul Ross State University, not particularly my number 1 college choice, but it definitely caught my attention -- so i applied, and got accepted.

i've applied to a total of 8 colleges, 2 in which I was rejected from (Austin College - Sherman, TX | TCU - Ft. Worth), but I knew i was pressing my luck with both of those colleges, but it didn't hurt to try. haha. my admission status at Tarleton State is currently pending, though there is a chance i'll be admitted.

just a college update =] as the school year continues to rap up. wahoo seniors '09  :biggrin:

Wow! That is awesome news! I hope this school year for you ends very well and hope you go for your dreams! :dance:
Have you chosen a major yet?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 09, 2009, 07:36:54 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 07:25:08 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 09, 2009, 07:21:03 PM

so today i received an acceptance letter from Sul Ross State University, not particularly my number 1 college choice, but it definitely caught my attention -- so i applied, and got accepted.

i've applied to a total of 8 colleges, 2 in which I was rejected from (Austin College - Sherman, TX | TCU - Ft. Worth), but I knew i was pressing my luck with both of those colleges, but it didn't hurt to try. haha. my admission status at Tarleton State is currently pending, though there is a chance i'll be admitted.

just a college update =] as the school year continues to rap up. wahoo seniors '09  :biggrin:

Wow! That is awesome news! I hope this school year for you ends very well and hope you go for your dreams! :dance:
Have you chosen a major yet?

journalism, with a minor in criminal justice (or something similar)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 07:42:19 PM

 

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 09, 2009, 07:36:54 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 07:25:08 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 09, 2009, 07:21:03 PM

so today i received an acceptance letter from Sul Ross State University, not particularly my number 1 college choice, but it definitely caught my attention -- so i applied, and got accepted.

i've applied to a total of 8 colleges, 2 in which I was rejected from (Austin College - Sherman, TX | TCU - Ft. Worth), but I knew i was pressing my luck with both of those colleges, but it didn't hurt to try. haha. my admission status at Tarleton State is currently pending, though there is a chance i'll be admitted.

just a college update =] as the school year continues to rap up. wahoo seniors '09  :biggrin:

Wow! That is awesome news! I hope this school year for you ends very well and hope you go for your dreams! :dance:
Have you chosen a major yet?

journalism, with a minor in criminal justice (or something similar)

Journalism is awesome. In my early high school years I was part of the school newspaper. That gave me a boost on my interest in journalism (and also meteorology). I wish you the best of luck in your future! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 09, 2009, 07:45:11 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 11:10:13 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

Today is my last day too. After that, I go on Spring Break. Man...no more 11 o clock curfews for a week!

I would LOVE to have an 11 o'clock curfew but can't for 2 reasons
1. Nazi Perents
2. I'm in Middle School

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 09, 2009, 08:26:56 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 09, 2009, 07:45:11 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 11:10:13 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

Today is my last day too. After that, I go on Spring Break. Man...no more 11 o clock curfews for a week!

I would LOVE to have an 11 o'clock curfew but can't for 2 reasons
1. Nazi Perents
2. I'm in Middle School

Fair enough. My parents let me be out all night if I wanted to, but I have to keep my grades up and stay out of trouble.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 09, 2009, 08:30:10 PM

Quote from: rico on April 09, 2009, 08:26:56 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 09, 2009, 07:45:11 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 11:10:13 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

Today is my last day too. After that, I go on Spring Break. Man...no more 11 o clock curfews for a week!

I would LOVE to have an 11 o'clock curfew but can't for 2 reasons
1. Nazi Perents
2. I'm in Middle School

Fair enough. My parents let me be out all night if I wanted to, but I have to keep my grades up and stay out of trouble.

My parents wouldn't let me stay out past 11 because they cared (until I turned 18) and I <3 them for it :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 09, 2009, 08:35:04 PM

I had to keep my grades up, but, that was rubbish.
Anyway, I get home early, cuz I need my beast sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

I know it miiiiiight sound a little dumb, but I need an opinion. I'm thinking of switching my email inbox from yahoo to either AOL or Gmail. Which one of those can I choose? I gotten 2 opinions already though.  :thinking:
BTW, no offense to whoever uses Yahoo mail, but I really don't like it.

AOL is soo 1990's... go with GMail. :)

I don't need curfews because I'm not that kind of person who goes out on late night parties like the average teenager.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 09, 2009, 09:27:21 PM

Most of the municipalities around where I live have an 11pm curfew for anyone under 18, and in Pennsylvania, minors (18 and under) aren't legally allowed to drive between 11pm and (I think) 6am. I was in marching band in high school, and we often got back from performances after 11pm, so we had to get special paperwork for minors so they could be out after 11pm to drive home.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 09:32:47 PM

I think it's 10PM here, but I'm not sure. I know for sure it's 10PM down at the shore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on April 09, 2009, 10:44:47 PM

Wow, it's about time they fix the internet here!!! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2009, 11:34:31 PM

I may get an IntelliSTAR clip from the cherry hill area in a few weeks. Is FiOs available in Cherry Hill? I might convince a friend to switch to Fios rather than Comcast since it might be expensive for them. (they recently moved there)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2009, 11:58:43 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 09, 2009, 08:30:10 PM

Quote from: rico on April 09, 2009, 08:26:56 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 09, 2009, 07:45:11 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 11:10:13 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 09, 2009, 10:22:30 AM

Quote from: rico on April 08, 2009, 10:37:52 PM

Would any of you eat a habañero pepper?

No, I HATE Mexician foods. <_<

And, today my last day of school in this week. 4 days off. :happy: I go back on next Tuesday.

Today is my last day too. After that, I go on Spring Break. Man...no more 11 o clock curfews for a week!

I would LOVE to have an 11 o'clock curfew but can't for 2 reasons
1. Nazi Perents
2. I'm in Middle School

Fair enough. My parents let me be out all night if I wanted to, but I have to keep my grades up and stay out of trouble.

My parents wouldn't let me stay out past 11 because they cared (until I turned 18) and I <3 them for it :)

It's only for a week though...or until my surgery comes, that's when I have to get a lot of sleep. And besides, even when I am 18, I still have two curfews (Sunday-Wednesday I can stay up until 11.) And when I am in trouble, I have a midnight curfew in the weekends. (Yes, my mom still thinks I am a teenager so she can ground me whenever. >_>) Duck Centro is very tranquile and there's nothing to do out there so why bother going out to party? >_>. Right now I am NOT in trouble, and I can stay up whenever, now that I am in Spring Break. :dance:

Quote from: Mike M on April 09, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 09, 2009, 03:21:35 PM

I know it miiiiiight sound a little dumb, but I need an opinion. I'm thinking of switching my email inbox from yahoo to either AOL or Gmail. Which one of those can I choose? I gotten 2 opinions already though.  :thinking:
BTW, no offense to whoever uses Yahoo mail, but I really don't like it.

AOL is soo 1990's... go with GMail. :)

I don't need curfews because I'm not that kind of person who goes out on late night parties like the average teenager.

I'm still working on the Gmail account...but I just realized that all is so confusing! No worries, I'm still learning the controls.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 10, 2009, 01:00:51 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2009, 11:34:31 PM

I may get an IntelliSTAR clip from the cherry hill area in a few weeks. Is FiOs available in Cherry Hill? I might convince a friend to switch to Fios rather than Comcast since it might be expensive for them. (they recently moved there)

here's the areas in nj that have fios  http://www.fiberexperts.com/fios-new-jersey.html (http://www.fiberexperts.com/fios-new-jersey.html)  cherry hill only has fios internet i guess.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 10, 2009, 01:25:51 AM

Only parts of Marlton have FiOS (it's a pretty big township), my area in particular doesn't AFAIK so the same might go for Cherry Hill and other nearby areas. If he has Comcast right now, he likely receives the Camden IntelliStar, 21873.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2009, 11:33:19 AM

so they have to be in the marlton area to get Fios?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 10, 2009, 11:35:17 AM

I don't like it that FiOS is not available in my area, but it's available three neighborhoods down. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 10, 2009, 11:54:15 AM

I just finalised my separation, so as a special treat, I'm going to Charlotte and I'm going clubbing! :happy:
I know it is about a 3 hour drive, but I don't give a damn. As long as I know where I'm going, my cares are being left behind in Roan Mountain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 10, 2009, 12:38:05 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 10, 2009, 11:35:17 AM

I don't like it that FiOS is not available in my area, but it's available three neighborhoods down. :angry:

Yeah, I just heard that a couple has it out in Grand Ledge, just a few miles over M-43/Saginaw Road west of Lansing. It is apparently available in some locations in Michigan, but not in Lansing yet. When it does become available though (it is coming to MI, so hopefully I can get it within the next year or so), we will not hesitate one bit to get it. If there was another option beside Comcast out there (that is not satellite or AT&T), we would jump on it in a hurry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 10, 2009, 03:49:18 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 10, 2009, 01:25:51 AM

Only parts of Marlton have FiOS (it's a pretty big township), my area in particular doesn't AFAIK so the same might go for Cherry Hill and other nearby areas. If he has Comcast right now, he likely receives the Camden IntelliStar, 21873.

Close mike it has the Mount Holly Star  :bleh:

http://img.lineupui.silicondust.com/snapshots/97/snapshot_11051697.jpg (http://img.lineupui.silicondust.com/snapshots/97/snapshot_11051697.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 10, 2009, 04:12:03 PM

I don't think Silicondust shows the STARs from every headend, but rather the closest one available. When I searched Bensalem's ZIP code there awhile back the Chester County Star/Weatherscan popped up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2009, 04:47:23 PM

It won't show TWC for my area. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2009, 08:28:32 PM

My sister's baseball coach just named me the team meteorologist for my lil sister's team, the lil GIANTS. She called me on my cellphone yesterday about the game weather and yesterday wasn't that shabby. Today became a different story when A&B was on, and a huge windstorm came in Duck Centro. So, I guess the coach called me an hour ago and wanted me to see if the winds were high enough to cancel tonight's game. I told her that winds have been gusting to 30 mph.  The game is cancelled today until after the Duck Centro Spring Break. I was like "woah. I'm gonna be providing the weather for our team? That is cool." :salute:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 10, 2009, 09:11:30 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That wasn't very nice. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 10, 2009, 09:17:35 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That doesn't even make sense...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 10, 2009, 09:23:53 PM

That's awesome, Ana (I think that is your name)!  :thrilled:  :yes:

I get a lot of that too. A lot of people rely on me at school for the weather. It is kind of nice, although I find it embarrassing for EVERYONE to know I am so into weather.......  :blink:

I guess Steph has an i-Phone...
I sure wish I could!

An EnV2 is nice enough though, if only I could text on it...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 10, 2009, 09:27:32 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 10, 2009, 09:23:53 PM

That's awesome, Ana (I think that is your name)!  :thrilled:  :yes:

Yep, that's her name.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2009, 09:32:58 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

Excuse me? :blink: :thrilled: :club: :whateva:  :angry: :censored:

Quote from: socool375 on April 10, 2009, 09:23:53 PM

That's awesome, Ana (I think that is your name)!  :thrilled:  :yes:

I get a lot of that too. A lot of people rely on me at school for the weather. It is kind of nice, although I find it embarrassing for EVERYONE to know I am so into weather.......  :blink:

I guess Steph has an i-Phone...
I sure wish I could!

An EnV2 is nice enough though, if only I could text on it...

Thank you. And yes my name is Ana. You got that right! :D
Yeah same here, ever since 8th grade I got the nickname "weathergirl" because I always tell my friends what the weather would be for the next day. I guess I might use that nickname again. But, that is one reason why I got the name "Anistorm"!

 :blink: Steph has an Iphone???? I wish too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 10, 2009, 09:34:48 PM

I was taking a nap with TWC on and when I woke up they were just coming back from commercial and they showed the Weather Warriors pictures and I saw it was from Stephanie Abrams from Atlanta and I was like WTF! there are two Stephanie Abrams in Atlanta?! By the way the picture was framed I could tell it was from an iPhone and I knew she had one. Then I realized, oh it's THAT Abrams.

Quote from: socool375 on April 10, 2009, 09:23:53 PM

I guess Steph has an i-Phone...
I sure wish I could!

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 10, 2009, 09:32:58 PM

:blink: Steph has an Iphone???? I wish too!

Note to everyone, when mentioning an Apple product with an "i" in it always type it like this...
iPod, iPhone, iMac... it's NOT IPhone, Iphone, I-Phone, or i-phone! ok I'm done venting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2009, 09:41:54 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 10, 2009, 09:34:48 PM

I was taking a nap with TWC on and when I woke up they were just coming back from commercial and they showed the Weather Warriors pictures and I saw it was from Stephanie Abrams from Atlanta and I was like WTF! there are two Stephanie Abrams in Atlanta. By the way the picture was framed I could tell it was from an iPhone and I knew she had one. Then I realized, oh it's THAT Abrams.

I know in fact there is another Stephanie Abrams but this one is not from Atlanta. She is a radio travel reporter in I think New York City (I'm not sure, I googled her and that's how it came out I guess). :google2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 10, 2009, 10:01:03 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 10, 2009, 09:32:58 PM

Thank you. And yes my name is Ana. You got that right! :D
Yeah same here, ever since 8th grade I got the nickname "weathergirl" because I always tell my friends what the weather would be for the next day. I guess I might use that nickname again. But, that is one reason why I got the name "Anistorm"!

 :blink: Steph has an Iphone???? I wish too!

Wow, only 8th grade? I have been asked about the weather for as long as I can remember. I remember in 2nd and 3rd grade being asked by my teachers and even some students for the weather, and one time I decided I wasn't going to do it anymore (at the time :P ). I can't remember how I became interested with the weather or TWC, but I know it has been a very long time, quite possibly since before I started kindergarten.

Yes, Mike Bettes showed a picture Steph took of some hail at 9:00 PM EDT, and said that it was a picture taken with her I-Phone... O_o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2009, 10:05:52 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 10, 2009, 10:01:03 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 10, 2009, 09:32:58 PM

Thank you. And yes my name is Ana. You got that right! :D
Yeah same here, ever since 8th grade I got the nickname "weathergirl" because I always tell my friends what the weather would be for the next day. I guess I might use that nickname again. But, that is one reason why I got the name "Anistorm"!

 :blink: Steph has an Iphone???? I wish too!

Wow, only 8th grade? I have been asked about the weather for as long as I can remember. I remember in 2nd and 3rd grade being asked by my teachers and even some students for the weather, and one time I decided I wasn't going to do it anymore (at the time :P ). I can't remember how I became interested with the weather or TWC, but I know it has been a very long time, quite possibly since before I started kindergarten.

Yes, Mike Bettes showed a picture Steph took of some hail at 9:00 PM EDT, and said that it was a picture taken with her I-Phone... O_o

I got interested in the weather and TWC when I was in the 7th grade. It's a loooong story. The whole weather frenzy grew during the 8th grade when I told my classmates about myself. I never got picked on or anything.

I got that recorded and I'm gonna watch it right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2009, 10:08:52 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 10, 2009, 09:34:48 PM

Note to everyone, when mentioning an Apple product with an "i" in it always type it like this...
iPod, iPhone, iMac... it's NOT IPhone, Iphone, I-Phone, or i-phone! ok I'm done venting.

Ok Kpetree. Thanks for correcting my common grammatical error.  :bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 10, 2009, 10:20:52 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That's not funny. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2009, 10:32:29 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 10, 2009, 10:20:52 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That's not funny. <_<

Exactly. No one is laughing. Not even me. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 10, 2009, 10:43:06 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 10, 2009, 10:32:29 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 10, 2009, 10:20:52 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That's not funny. <_<

Exactly. No one is laughing. Not even me. :angry:

I think we can all agree, just ignore it and don't respond to it at all. That is the best idea.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 10, 2009, 11:18:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 10, 2009, 08:28:32 PM

My sister's baseball coach just named me the team meteorologist for my lil sister's team, the lil GIANTS. She called me on my cellphone yesterday about the game weather and yesterday wasn't that shabby. Today became a different story when A&B was on, and a huge windstorm came in Duck Centro. So, I guess the coach called me an hour ago and wanted me to see if the winds were high enough to cancel tonight's game. I told her that winds have been gusting to 30 mph.  The game is cancelled today until after the Duck Centro Spring Break. I was like "woah. I'm gonna be providing the weather for our team? That is cool." :salute:

Well that is downright neat! :D You have a lot of power behind your hands, now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 11, 2009, 08:27:15 AM

Yeah I've been interested in weather since I was 4 or 5. In school, I have NEVER gotten teased or made fun of.  Questioned, but never bullied about it.  IF anything, people think it is unique  :biggrin: (obviously not too unique here at TWCT :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 11, 2009, 01:26:38 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 10, 2009, 10:43:06 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 10, 2009, 10:32:29 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 10, 2009, 10:20:52 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That's not funny. <_<

Exactly. No one is laughing. Not even me. :angry:

I think we can all agree, just ignore it and don't respond to it at all. That is the best idea.  :yes:

Quote from: Gil on April 10, 2009, 09:17:35 PM

Quote from: rico on April 10, 2009, 08:59:26 PM

Child boo. :rolleyes:

That doesn't even make sense...

I am so sorry y'all. You all don't understand my vernacular. Child boo is NOT supposed to be funny, it is supposed to be a showing of disprovement. In other words, where I come from, people understand it, and it makes sense.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 11, 2009, 01:29:01 PM

And how were we supposed to know that? :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 11, 2009, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 11, 2009, 01:29:01 PM

And how were we supposed to know that? :club:

There is a website called "Urban Dictionary". Look up all the words you need, and you will most likely get the urban meaning of it. Don't show me the club, cuz I was about to change my avatar, but now I'm keeping it on there for a couple more weeks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 11, 2009, 01:34:31 PM

Quote from: rico on April 11, 2009, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 11, 2009, 01:29:01 PM

And how were we supposed to know that? :club:

There is a website called "Urban Dictionary". Look up all the words you need, and you will most likely get the urban meaning of it. Don't show me the club, cuz I was about to change my avatar, but now I'm keeping it on there for a couple more weeks.

:club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 11, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

This is interesting - I recently bought a computer on eBay, that came in the original packaging (it was used, however). To put a long story short, whenever it's turned on, the speaker emits a whistling sound, that goes away after 5 minutes of use. :blink:

It also had a lot of personal documents on the drive, including emails, and some really cool old programs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2009, 01:51:24 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 11, 2009, 01:34:31 PM

Quote from: rico on April 11, 2009, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 11, 2009, 01:29:01 PM

And how were we supposed to know that? :club:

There is a website called "Urban Dictionary". Look up all the words you need, and you will most likely get the urban meaning of it. Don't show me the club, cuz I was about to change my avatar, but now I'm keeping it on there for a couple more weeks.

:club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club:

:P

and I am STILL not laughing.  :angry:

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 11, 2009, 08:27:15 AM

Yeah I've been interested in weather since I was 4 or 5. In school, I have NEVER gotten teased or made fun of.  Questioned, but never bullied about it.  IF anything, people think it is unique  :biggrin: (obviously not too unique here at TWCT :P)

Haha, same here. I never got teased or bullied. People were impressed that I was really into it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 11, 2009, 02:17:26 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 11, 2009, 01:51:24 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 11, 2009, 01:34:31 PM

Quote from: rico on April 11, 2009, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: weatherfan95 on April 11, 2009, 01:29:01 PM

And how were we supposed to know that? :club:

There is a website called "Urban Dictionary". Look up all the words you need, and you will most likely get the urban meaning of it. Don't show me the club, cuz I was about to change my avatar, but now I'm keeping it on there for a couple more weeks.

:club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club: :club:

:P

and I am STILL not laughing.  :angry:

Me neither. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 11, 2009, 02:27:03 PM

Well, I did my first ever blog post, and I kinda felt good when I was typing it, hopefully whenever I have some more free time, I'll get around to updating my blog. You can view the post here (http://twczach.blogspot.com/2009/04/for-first-blog-post.html). :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 11, 2009, 02:47:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

This is interesting - I recently bought a computer on eBay, that came in the original packaging (it was used, however). To put a long story short, whenever it's turned on, the speaker emits a whistling sound, that goes away after 5 minutes of use. :blink:

It also had a lot of personal documents on the drive, including emails, and some really cool old programs.

The person you bought the computer from is a dumbass, then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2009, 03:46:27 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 11, 2009, 02:27:03 PM

Well, I did my first ever blog post, and I kinda felt good when I was typing it, hopefully whenever I have some more free time, I'll get around to updating my blog. You can view the post here ([url]http://twczach.blogspot.com/2009/04/for-first-blog-post.html[/url]). :thumbsup:

well welcome to the world of blogging!!!!!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 11, 2009, 06:04:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 11, 2009, 02:47:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

This is interesting - I recently bought a computer on eBay, that came in the original packaging (it was used, however). To put a long story short, whenever it's turned on, the speaker emits a whistling sound, that goes away after 5 minutes of use. :blink:

It also had a lot of personal documents on the drive, including emails, and some really cool old programs.

The person you bought the computer from is a dumbass, then.

haha I agree  :biggrin:...and what kind of "really cool old programs"?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 11, 2009, 06:56:47 PM

One of the most useful Firefox extensions I've come across! It's called FoxClocks....
(http://jstimg.info/z2d18awxbonck.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 11, 2009, 07:58:23 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 11, 2009, 06:04:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 11, 2009, 02:47:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

This is interesting - I recently bought a computer on eBay, that came in the original packaging (it was used, however). To put a long story short, whenever it's turned on, the speaker emits a whistling sound, that goes away after 5 minutes of use. :blink:

It also had a lot of personal documents on the drive, including emails, and some really cool old programs.

The person you bought the computer from is a dumbass, then.

haha I agree  :biggrin:...and what kind of "really cool old programs"?

Well for starters, there's Photoshop 2.0 on it. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 11, 2009, 08:06:21 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 11, 2009, 06:56:47 PM

One of the most useful Firefox extensions I've come across! It's called FoxClocks....

I don't like Firefox very much. I use Internet Explorer for the same reason I bought a Windows PC with my lawn mowing money in 2007 as opposed to a Mac PC: It is just what I have grown up with and am used to. I think Firefox looks pretty primitive, like the new graphics on the Intellistar or the old WS 4000 graphics (those WS 4000 graphics however, I do not hate). I won't use Safari either. No offense intended, just my 2¢  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 11, 2009, 09:51:56 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 07:58:23 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 11, 2009, 06:04:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 11, 2009, 02:47:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

This is interesting - I recently bought a computer on eBay, that came in the original packaging (it was used, however). To put a long story short, whenever it's turned on, the speaker emits a whistling sound, that goes away after 5 minutes of use. :blink:

It also had a lot of personal documents on the drive, including emails, and some really cool old programs.

The person you bought the computer from is a dumbass, then.

haha I agree  :biggrin:...and what kind of "really cool old programs"?

Well for starters, there's Photoshop 2.0 on it. :blink:

Haha nice...I have the install disc for Photoshop Elements 2.0 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2009, 10:23:08 PM

Just got back from watching the WORST movie ever existed: Hannah Montana The Movie.  :club: I cannot believe my little sister loved it.

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 11, 2009, 06:56:47 PM

One of the most useful Firefox extensions I've come across! It's called FoxClocks....
([url]http://jstimg.info/z2d18awxbonck.png[/url])

Agreed. I use it too and it's pretty awesome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 11, 2009, 10:38:21 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 11, 2009, 09:51:56 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 07:58:23 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 11, 2009, 06:04:27 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 11, 2009, 02:47:49 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

This is interesting - I recently bought a computer on eBay, that came in the original packaging (it was used, however). To put a long story short, whenever it's turned on, the speaker emits a whistling sound, that goes away after 5 minutes of use. :blink:

It also had a lot of personal documents on the drive, including emails, and some really cool old programs.

The person you bought the computer from is a dumbass, then.

haha I agree  :biggrin:...and what kind of "really cool old programs"?

Well for starters, there's Photoshop 2.0 on it. :blink:

Haha nice...I have the install disc for Photoshop Elements 2.0 :P

What's the difference between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements? I've never used Elements.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2009, 11:33:39 PM

Guys. There was an earthquake in Duck Centro just now.  :noexpression: :fire: :run:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 11, 2009, 11:37:48 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 11, 2009, 11:33:39 PM

Guys. There was an earthquake in Duck Centro just now.  :noexpression: :fire: :run:

Duck? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2009, 11:39:39 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 11, 2009, 11:37:48 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 11, 2009, 11:33:39 PM

Guys. There was an earthquake in Duck Centro just now.  :noexpression: :fire: :run:

Duck? :P

I call it Duck Centro because El Centro has a large duck pond in the middle of the city.

Anyways. I still need to cover. An aftershock might happen. :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 11, 2009, 11:40:39 PM

How strong was the 'quake?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 11, 2009, 11:44:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 11, 2009, 10:38:21 PM

What's the difference between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements? I've never used Elements.

Photoshop Elements is a cheaper version of Photoshop that doesn't have as many features. There's also an Elements version of Premiere, and possibly others (not sure).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2009, 11:46:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 11, 2009, 11:40:39 PM

How strong was the 'quake?

4.2, might downgrade. I texted my cousins and no word yet.
*feels aftershock*
ayayayyyyyy! :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 07:08:35 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

I will not confirm nor deny if anyone you said was true as it's anonymous. If Gary is interested (which he may not be as he trusts his Administrators), I'd be more than happy to give lists. Secondly, an age limit is not needed, nor do I think it'll be implemented since 70% or so of the community is under 18. The community is for everyone and respect should be given to everyone. It's even in the rules about respect and your language (in terms of cursing). Nobody is telling you who to be nor is anyone putting you down for your age. I'm going to step back from this now as my gut is telling me I'm going over the line now, so... yeah. I'm heading to bed now, so good night. PS: hopefully my auction goes well and sells! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2009, 09:42:13 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

What the hell? I never said anything to anyone about that. Get your facts straight before you make accusations. <_< :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 12, 2009, 09:45:27 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2009, 09:42:13 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

What the hell? I never said anything to anyone about that. Get your facts straight before you make accusations. <_< :censored:

i didn't say anything, either

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 12, 2009, 10:13:43 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 12, 2009, 09:45:27 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2009, 09:42:13 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

What the hell? I never said anything to anyone about that. Get your facts straight before you make accusations. <_< :censored:

i didn't say anything, either

Y'all been on my case ever since Lamarr was banned, so the pair of you and Zach, are prime suspects.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 12, 2009, 10:52:28 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

Excuse me? YOU'RE blaming this whole "picture-banning" on me? What is wrong with you?!?!
Ugh! I just can't believe it! And it has to be on Easter Sunday.
And Rico, FYI, you'll never know who reported your picture offensive. But I swear to God, my future hubby, and my cats that I did not do it. So, you can blame it on someone else, but NOT me, or my guys. I stand. :argue:
I'm going down south for Easter and I can't believe I am feeling pain right now at 7:50 AM my time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 12, 2009, 10:59:54 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

That's was rude for listing me. <_< I hope you get banned! :shoot:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 12, 2009, 11:04:11 AM

I wish Lamarr was back here, to reform you all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 12, 2009, 11:06:32 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 11:04:11 AM

I wish Lamarr was back here, to reform you all.

I don't like Lamar that much and I don't want him back already.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2009, 11:15:34 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 11:04:11 AM

I wish Lamarr was back here, to reform you all.

You are REALLY on thin ice...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 12, 2009, 11:27:12 AM

I can't take this anymore.  :cry: Thanks alot, Rico for ruining my Easter.
*IheartStephanieAbrams walks away*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 12, 2009, 11:32:00 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 12, 2009, 11:27:12 AM

I can't take this anymore.  :cry: Thanks alot, Rico for ruining my Easter.
*IheartStephanieAbrams walks away*

Me neither...and I hope Rico get banned soon because I never like him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 12, 2009, 11:45:16 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 12, 2009, 11:27:12 AM

I can't take this anymore.  :cry: Thanks alot, Rico for ruining my Easter.
*IheartStephanieAbrams walks away*

I'm out. Maybe the Stove'll be better when it's time. But there's just too much soapboxing here. Bye. <_<

I just don't want to be part of this anymore. Thanks rico. :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2009, 12:13:13 PM

Felix, I removed that post. Posts like that won't help this situation any. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 12, 2009, 12:55:16 PM

Gary...someone...help! :cry:

We shouldn't be arguing on Easter. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 12, 2009, 12:57:00 PM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 10:13:43 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 12, 2009, 09:45:27 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2009, 09:42:13 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

What the hell? I never said anything to anyone about that. Get your facts straight before you make accusations. <_< :censored:

i didn't say anything, either

Y'all been on my case ever since Lamarr was banned, so the pair of you and Zach, are prime suspects.

Excuse me? <_<

Also, because of this constant battling, I might not even be visiting this place until things get stepped up a notch.

If you need me, you can message me on Youtube, Myspace, or Facebook.
You can also IM Me on Gtalk, Yahoo, MSN, AIM, or Skype.


All the best,
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 12, 2009, 12:58:19 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 12, 2009, 12:57:00 PM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 10:13:43 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 12, 2009, 09:45:27 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2009, 09:42:13 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

What the hell? I never said anything to anyone about that. Get your facts straight before you make accusations. <_< :censored:

i didn't say anything, either

Y'all been on my case ever since Lamarr was banned, so the pair of you and Zach, are prime suspects.

Excuse me? <_<

Also, because of this constant battling, I might not even be visiting this place until things get stepped up a notch.

If you need me, you can message me on Youtube, Myspace, or Facebook.
You can also IM Me on Gtalk, Yahoo, MSN, AIM, or Skype.


All the best,
([url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url])

I'm With Zach, see ya!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 12, 2009, 01:07:00 PM

sorry guys im leaving also if you need me you know where to find me  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 12, 2009, 01:10:12 PM

So...

What are you guys doing for Easter (outside the internet)?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 12, 2009, 01:14:50 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 12, 2009, 01:10:12 PM

So...

What are you guys doing for Easter (outside the internet)?

For me, I'm going eggs hunting, and break the eggs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 12, 2009, 01:20:19 PM

Opting out completely until further notice. <_< I'm on facebook, gtalk, and skype if you need me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 12, 2009, 01:22:55 PM

You guys are being a little over-dramatic.

As for Easter, I'm just staying home. Waiting for ham. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 12, 2009, 01:29:41 PM

Im not doing anything for Easter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 12, 2009, 01:33:22 PM

I agree with Gil.  It's beyond over dramatic, to the point where it is rediculous.  Just ignore it and move on. :rolleyes:

I'm staying home for Easter.  Im pretty sure we are having a family dinner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2009, 01:44:15 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 12, 2009, 01:22:55 PM

You guys are being a little over-dramatic.

I have to agree.

Anyways, I already had easter dinner yesterday, so I'm just going to stay home today. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 12, 2009, 03:02:43 PM

I am not doing much for Easter, just enjoying the abundant sunshine! I am going out to dinner with my family at Cracker Barrel this evening.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 12, 2009, 05:00:56 PM

*7OA cautiously steps on the front porch*

For Easter I'm going to have dinner, listen to my iPod, and sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:55:17 PM

Well my laptop sold! So I sent the invoice. Awaiting payment before I ship it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 13, 2009, 12:48:03 AM

You guys are the most immature bunch I have ever met. Shut the hell up already. Rico, your just about out of here.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2009, 01:44:27 AM

I am a little better after all this. I must agree with Gary and Kyle (wxmediafan), how many times we brought this?

Anyways, changing the subject a little, I had a pretty good Easter. I spent time at my uncle's ranch in Mexicali, Mexico (the one I went for Spring Break 2006, which it was the worst vacation I have ever been). It has been a long time that I've seen my cousins (aka the Primas), and I was the one who had to hide the eggs. The ranch was in middle of nowhere...but weird that I was able to text-IM some of my friends on AIM Mobile. (5 bars in the middle of nowhere? Man, imo, TMobile might  have the best coverage ever. :P).
I now have plans for Spring Break though. On Wednesday I am going back over there for a movie night with the cousins. I might spend the night I think. I'm expecting to see my eye doctor this week as well for some final tests before the upcoming surgery in two weeks. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 13, 2009, 09:35:58 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 13, 2009, 01:44:27 AM

5 bars in the middle of nowhere? Man, imo, TMobile might  have the best coverage ever.

I absolutely loved T-Mobile when I had it, best customer service I have ever experienced. Unfortunately being the Apple fan I am I needed to switch to AT&T for the iPhone but if I had the chance I would go back to T-Mo in a heartbeat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 13, 2009, 11:44:05 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 13, 2009, 09:35:58 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 13, 2009, 01:44:27 AM

5 bars in the middle of nowhere? Man, imo, TMobile might  have the best coverage ever.

I absolutely loved T-Mobile when I had it, best customer service I have ever experienced. Unfortunately being the Apple fan I am I needed to switch to AT&T for the iPhone but if I had the chance I would go back to T-Mo in a heartbeat.

I'm highly not recommend you do this, but if you jailbreak your iPhone, you could in theory go back to T-Mobile. Martin has done this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2009, 01:07:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 13, 2009, 09:35:58 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 13, 2009, 01:44:27 AM

5 bars in the middle of nowhere? Man, imo, TMobile might  have the best coverage ever.

I absolutely loved T-Mobile when I had it, best customer service I have ever experienced. Unfortunately being the Apple fan I am I needed to switch to AT&T for the iPhone but if I had the chance I would go back to T-Mo in a heartbeat.

Aww if the iphone (<---there! I typed it right!! :P) was part of Tmobile, you would go back there in a heartbeat. But right now there isn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 13, 2009, 01:18:19 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 13, 2009, 11:44:05 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 13, 2009, 09:35:58 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 13, 2009, 01:44:27 AM

5 bars in the middle of nowhere? Man, imo, TMobile might  have the best coverage ever.

I absolutely loved T-Mobile when I had it, best customer service I have ever experienced. Unfortunately being the Apple fan I am I needed to switch to AT&T for the iPhone but if I had the chance I would go back to T-Mo in a heartbeat.

I'm highly not recommend you do this, but if you jailbreak your iPhone, you could in theory go back to T-Mobile. Martin has done this.

I have jailbroken my phone to install apps (before the App Store) and my friend jailbroke and unlocked his to work on T-Mo but I don't want to unlock it and not be able to update the software plus I'm still under contract with AT&T until June.

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 13, 2009, 01:07:05 PM

Aww if the iphone (<---there! I typed it right!! :P) was part of Tmobile, you would go back there in a heartbeat. But right now there isn't.

Actually that isn't right either, it's iPhone, capital P. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2009, 01:53:52 PM

*IheartStephanieAbrams throws an apple at Kpetree10's head.*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 13, 2009, 02:05:34 PM

*Ryan wants an apple.*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2009, 02:20:43 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 13, 2009, 02:05:34 PM

*Ryan wants an apple.*

Sorry. That was my last one. Maybe a pear?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 13, 2009, 02:32:30 PM

Nah, that's ok, I'll get one when I get home tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2009, 03:15:51 PM

Fine. :bleh: More pears for me :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 13, 2009, 03:35:55 PM

if anyone didn't hear the voice of the phillies and the nfl Harry Kalas died @ 1:20edt in his phillies road radio booth he will be sadly missed ( i just saw him on thusday on csn philly :cry3: )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kalas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kalas)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2009, 03:48:40 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on April 13, 2009, 03:35:55 PM

if anyone didn't hear the voice of the phillies and the nfl Harry Kalas died @ 1:20edt in his phillies road radio booth he will be sadly missed ( i just saw him on thusday on csn philly :cry3: )

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kalas[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kalas[/url])

Wow, this has been a sad month in terms of sports. I'm also saddened for LA Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart who got killed in a horrible accident. They will be both missed.  :cry3: :worship:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 13, 2009, 04:00:53 PM

There are very few good baseball announcers left.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 13, 2009, 04:47:14 PM

This is weird - I was in my 6th hour class, and my throat/neck started tightening up. I couldn't swallow, and kept feeling like I was going to gag. It lasted until 8th hour.

Supposedly it's some form of panic attack? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 13, 2009, 05:52:48 PM

could it be some kind of allergic reaction? I don't know if a panic attack last that long, or is as mellow as you're implying it to be (I think you'd be having trouble breathing and would have to go see the nurse or something, unless that did happen too).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 13, 2009, 06:10:45 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 13, 2009, 05:52:48 PM

could it be some kind of allergic reaction? I don't know if a panic attack last that long, or is as mellow as you're implying it to be (I think you'd be having trouble breathing and would have to go see the nurse or something, unless that did happen too).

That's a good question. I have been having allergy problems lately, but I'm not too sure if that's it. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 13, 2009, 09:38:04 PM

I was about to buy a song from iTunes, and noticed that some songs are $1.29 now. :o
 Meanwhile there are some music videos that have dropped fifty cents to $1.49.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 13, 2009, 10:12:49 PM

Yup, just another reason I don't buy from iTunes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 13, 2009, 11:35:37 PM

Apple did it to please the record companies so they would allow them to sell DRM free music. Now there is tiered pricing...

$.69 - Impossible to find
$.99
$1.29

The record companies control how much they sell it for but at least it's DRM free.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2009, 12:44:45 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 13, 2009, 09:38:04 PM

I was about to buy a song from iTunes, and noticed that some songs are $1.29 now. :o
 Meanwhile there are some music videos that have dropped fifty cents to $1.49.

That's expensive.  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 14, 2009, 01:18:23 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

@rico

(http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/54/cat_FACEPALM.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2009, 02:32:11 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 14, 2009, 01:18:23 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

@rico

([url]http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/54/cat_FACEPALM.jpg[/url])

 :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2009, 06:36:02 AM

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-candle-fail.jpg?w=338&h=500)
Discuss...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2009, 07:38:26 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2009, 06:36:02 AM

([url]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-candle-fail.jpg?w=338&h=500[/url])
Discuss...

Hmm, not sure I want to.......  :thinking:  :huh:

I would be a lot more careful of something like that if I had a laptop.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 14, 2009, 09:02:44 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2009, 06:36:02 AM

([url]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-candle-fail.jpg?w=338&h=500[/url])
Discuss...

He was just trying to wax his laptop, he wanted it to shine!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 14, 2009, 09:54:00 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 14, 2009, 09:02:44 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2009, 06:36:02 AM

([url]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-candle-fail.jpg?w=338&h=500[/url])
Discuss...

He was just trying to wax his laptop, he wanted it to shine!

Epic fail. Use duster... though not to suck with your mouth. I watched that on A&E on demand on "Intervention". This lady was sucking the aerosol.

Oh yeah...

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 14, 2009, 02:32:11 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 14, 2009, 01:18:23 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:57:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2009, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: rico on April 12, 2009, 06:22:08 AM

Will someone give me the complete and utter synapsis on why my picture was taken off my account?

At least five users have gone to an administrator last night and have said that it was highly offensive and felt uncomfortable, thus this administrator went in and removed the image. That's what I know -- I will not give names nor will I give the name of the Administrator. I have a feeling if it is put back up it'll be taken down again. I'm not an Admin, and I'm testing the borders of the line again, but an offensive image like that (flipping the bird) shouldn't be your avatar, especially with the young members.

Administrator: Gary
People who did it: Evan, Zach, Saenz, Gil, and Ana. I don't feel like adding more people, and also, I got to go to church.

I can feel it in my spirit.

It is not my fault, there is no age limit to be on here. He needs to impose an age limit, cuz, I am 28 and ain't getting any younger.
Oh well, it got the point across.

@rico

([url]http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/54/cat_FACEPALM.jpg[/url])

 :rofl2:

Why should I care anymore about what happens here. The kids will be kids, and the "meteorologist-ettes" will be like Howard Stern... So good, I threw my Sirius out the window. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 14, 2009, 09:59:53 AM

I have an idea, when rico makes comments like that, let's just completely ignore it, it seems he enjoys getting people riled up, when people get upset he gets what he wants.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2009, 10:26:57 AM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 14, 2009, 09:59:53 AM

I have an idea, when rico makes comments like that, let's just completely ignore it, it seems he enjoys getting people riled up, when people get upset he gets what he wants.

I agree. Because I CAN'T STAND IT!

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2009, 06:36:02 AM

([url]http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/fail-owned-candle-fail.jpg?w=338&h=500[/url])
Discuss...

For once I saw this pic I thought it was puke, but I saw a candle on top so that's how I got the picture.  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 14, 2009, 11:38:04 AM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 14, 2009, 09:59:53 AM

I have an idea, when rico makes comments like that, let's just completely ignore it, it seems he enjoys getting people riled up, when people get upset he gets what he wants.

That's what I've been saying since Day 1...

People who need to be stripped of all of their money:

-Howard Stern
-Rush Limbaugh
-Tyler Perry.

I read something in the newspaper a few days ago about how much money they make. Do they really deserve it? I dunno, but Tyler Perry has no talent whatsoever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 14, 2009, 11:46:13 AM

Howard Stern - probably only gets paid by sirius listeners whether they listen to him or not, never really listened to him, with good reason I'm sure.
Rush Limbaugh - yells at people and tells them what to do, but why doesn't he run for public office if he thinks he can do it better?
Tyler Perry - never paid attention to him either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 14, 2009, 12:11:05 PM

Ok you and others may not like any of em, that's fine,  I happen to not like some of them either. But who are we, or the government for that matter, to dictate what they make? I don't think so...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 14, 2009, 12:16:30 PM

It's not that, I'm just wondering why people/society would feed money into them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 14, 2009, 04:40:41 PM

Greetings from Italy! Sorry for not being active. WIFI access here sucks but everything else is amazing! Ill be back online and in a normal routine Saturday :) Miss you guys :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 14, 2009, 04:48:50 PM

Can you get us an LF clip from Italy? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 14, 2009, 05:05:45 PM

So three pages into my Accounting work for this week (flow of cash in a company), and they've already thrown out as examples:

 - Circuit City losing cash and profit for FY 2006
 - Purchasing $10,000 in GM stock

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 14, 2009, 05:28:19 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 14, 2009, 04:48:50 PM

Can you get us an LF clip from Italy? :P

:rofl2:
TWC Italy... Ill get on it :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 14, 2009, 05:35:52 PM

Here you go Tyler and Martin.  :bleh:

http://www.ilmeteo.it/video/video_2009-04-17_s.swf (http://www.ilmeteo.it/video/video_2009-04-17_s.swf)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2009, 05:52:24 PM

OMG OMG OMG.
Ok so I went to the dentist this morning at Mexicali by myself and once I got out of the office, there was a little girl standing in the middle of the street. I wondered where could the mother of that little girl be? All of the sudden, a car was coming by real fast...so I just had to think fast and get that little girl off the street. So I ran and grabbed her. The stupid and neglected mother of the little girl was looking at some magazines at a stand. The little girl pointed out to her so I came up to her and gave the little girl back to her mother. The mother did not say anything like if nothing happened at all.
All I can say is that I am entirely grateful that I saved this girl's life and if I didn't act fast, she would have been killed.

Quote from: Martin on April 14, 2009, 04:40:41 PM

Greetings from Italy! Sorry for not being active. WIFI access here sucks but everything else is amazing! Ill be back online and in a normal routine Saturday :) Miss you guys :P

I miss you too!!!  :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 14, 2009, 05:59:16 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 14, 2009, 05:52:24 PM

OMG OMG OMG.
Ok so I went to the dentist this morning at Mexicali by myself and once I got out of the office, there was a little girl standing in the middle of the street. I wondered where could the mother of that little girl be? All of the sudden, a car was coming by real fast...so I just had to think fast and get that little girl off the street. So I ran and grabbed her. The stupid and neglected mother of the little girl was looking at some magazines at a stand. The little girl pointed out to her so I came up to her and gave the little girl back to her mother. The mother did not say anything like if nothing happened at all.
All I can say is that I am entirely grateful that I saved this girl's life and if I didn't act fast, she would have been killed.

Quote from: Martin on April 14, 2009, 04:40:41 PM

Greetings from Italy! Sorry for not being active. WIFI access here sucks but everything else is amazing! Ill be back online and in a normal routine Saturday :) Miss you guys :P

I miss you too!!!  :cry3:

Wow. :blink: Just goes to show that legal actions should be taken towards poor parenting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 14, 2009, 06:07:06 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 14, 2009, 05:35:52 PM

Here you go Tyler and Martin.  :bleh:

[url]http://www.ilmeteo.it/video/video_2009-04-17_s.swf[/url] ([url]http://www.ilmeteo.it/video/video_2009-04-17_s.swf[/url])

Ugh see that weather report at every rest stop lol

Miss everyone! Ill be back to normal soon :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2009, 06:08:31 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 14, 2009, 05:52:24 PM

OMG OMG OMG.
Ok so I went to the dentist this morning at Mexicali by myself and once I got out of the office, there was a little girl standing in the middle of the street. I wondered where could the mother of that little girl be? All of the sudden, a car was coming by real fast...so I just had to think fast and get that little girl off the street. So I ran and grabbed her. The stupid and neglected mother of the little girl was looking at some magazines at a stand. The little girl pointed out to her so I came up to her and gave the little girl back to her mother. The mother did not say anything like if nothing happened at all.
All I can say is that I am entirely grateful that I saved this girl's life and if I didn't act fast, she would have been killed.

Wow, that was very thoughtful of you to do that. Shame how some mothers are like that, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2009, 06:11:09 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 14, 2009, 05:52:24 PM

OMG OMG OMG.
Ok so I went to the dentist this morning at Mexicali by myself and once I got out of the office, there was a little girl standing in the middle of the street. I wondered where could the mother of that little girl be? All of the sudden, a car was coming by real fast...so I just had to think fast and get that little girl off the street. So I ran and grabbed her. The stupid and neglected mother of the little girl was looking at some magazines at a stand. The little girl pointed out to her so I came up to her and gave the little girl back to her mother. The mother did not say anything like if nothing happened at all.
All I can say is that I am entirely grateful that I saved this girl's life and if I didn't act fast, she would have been killed.

Well at least you were the bigger person and did the right thing. I commend you on that :) :clap: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2009, 06:15:56 PM

I know...I feel like I want to slap the mother for leaving her child unattended. But it seemed that music gossip and hot guys were more important to her that her little daughter. I feel like a heroine to her. But really it was a scary situation for me.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 14, 2009, 10:28:29 PM

I hate that I moved to Tennessee. I am in the hospital, I got double-pneumonia from all that damn country air. Also, there are incompetent doctors, so I had to call Blue Cross of TN to see if I can go to a trauma centre. They said, I can either go to a hospital in Knoxville or a hospital in Charlotte, or Winston-Salem. They sent me to Wake Forest, without my permission, by medevac. So, we took the medevac to Charlotte, where I am at now.  I cannot believe that I am being quarantined. :thumbdown:
Do pray for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2009, 11:15:21 PM

So, my Comcast did a bit of a channel realignment again....

Quote

Subject: A lineup change has occured
From: The TiVo service
Date: Tue 4/14

The TiVo service has detected a change in your cable lineup.

Added:
261 WNJNDT

Deleted:
243 WNJSDT

Moved:
From 241 257 WHYYDT2
From 242 258 WHYYDT3
From 244 262 WNJNDT2
From 257 715 BIGTEN
From 260 718 TVG
From 262 720 FCSA
From 263 721 FCSC
From 264 722 FCSP
From 265 723 ESPNCL
From 267 725 FSC
From 268 726 GOLTVE
From 273 731 NBATV
From 273 732 CBSCS
From 275 733 NFLNET
From 276 734 NHLNET
From 277 735 TENNIS
From 280 738 MLBN

If any channels have moved, the scheduled recordings on those channels have already been moved to the new channel for you. If any channels were removed, the scheduled recordings on those channels have been deleted.

If any channels have been added, the DVR assumes that you receive them unless they are premium channels. To modify which of these added channels you receive, select "Specify channels I receive".

(Message #62)

Specify channels I receive
Done reading this message
Delete this message

It looks like just sports channels were affected.... Doesn't bother me as 90% of those I don't get :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2009, 11:42:18 PM

I'm back guys. I was in West Virginia high up in the mountains...we also went to Pittsburgh, Penn Hills PA, Monroeville PA, Washington DC, and Laurel MD along the way. The scenery is breathtaking! I got some pics of the mountains and valleys that I'll try to post soon. Didn't get a TWC clip nor did I bring my laptop for the matter haha...no Internet or TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 15, 2009, 02:29:38 AM

Quote

Added:
201 TCNHD
447 ITALY
448 TEJAN

Deleted:
404 BLUEGR
424 SHWCSE1

Moved:
From 401 433 SEASON
From 402 429 TDCNTRY
From 403 431 CLCNTRY
From 405 402 HIPRB
From 406 408 RBCL
From 407 409 RBSOUL
From 408 407 THRJMZ
From 409 405 RAPP
From 410 415 METAL
From 411 414 MCROCK
From 412 413 RETRR
From 413 412 CLSRCK
From 414 419 ADALT
From 415 416 ALT
From 416 417 CLALT
From 417 404 DNELEC
From 418 406 HIPCL
From 421 401 HITLIST
From 422 427 KIDZOLY
From 423 425 PARTY
From 425 421 MC90S
From 426 422 80S
From 427 423 70S
From 428 424 GOLDOLD
From 429 435 SMJZZ
From 430 436 JZZ
From 431 437 BLUS
From 432 411 MCRGGAE
From 433 434 SNDSCP
From 434 439 EASYLIS
From 435 438 SINSON
From 436 446 ROMAN
From 437 426 STASCR
From 438 432 CTMPCH
From 439 410 GOSP
From 442 443 POPLAT
From 443 442 MUSURB
From 446 403 MCMIX
From 447 430 TRUEC
From 448 428 TODD

So apparently Comcast only adds its flagship channels in HD  <_<

Any rate, I completely forgot, today's the day of the Music Choice realignment...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2009, 04:27:59 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2009, 11:42:18 PM

I'm back guys. I was in West Virginia high up in the mountains...we also went to Pittsburgh, Penn Hills PA, Monroeville PA, Washington DC, and Laurel MD along the way. The scenery is breathtaking! I got some pics of the mountains and valleys that I'll try to post soon. Didn't get a TWC clip nor did I bring my laptop for the matter haha...no Internet or TWC.

It sounds like you had so much fun! (not the part that there's no internet or TWC.) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 15, 2009, 07:39:51 AM

TAXING COMMUTE FORECAST?!  :nono:
Judas H Priest on a pony, y'all. I am not watching The Weather Channel the entire day. I don't know how it would work out, since I'm in hospital, but I will give you updates.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2009, 12:20:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 15, 2009, 04:27:59 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2009, 11:42:18 PM

I'm back guys. I was in West Virginia high up in the mountains...we also went to Pittsburgh, Penn Hills PA, Monroeville PA, Washington DC, and Laurel MD along the way. The scenery is breathtaking! I got some pics of the mountains and valleys that I'll try to post soon. Didn't get a TWC clip nor did I bring my laptop for the matter haha...no Internet or TWC.

It sounds like you had so much fun! (not the part that there's no internet or TWC.) :P

Trust me, I really needed a break from the Internet and TWC. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2009, 01:41:51 PM

I need to do some spring cleaning in my room. A tornado just went through yesterday in my room and I need to clean up. Plus it's really windy so why bother going outside?  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 15, 2009, 02:54:54 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 15, 2009, 01:41:51 PM

I need to do some spring cleaning in my room. A tornado just went through yesterday in my room and I need to clean up. Plus it's really windy so why bother going outside?  <_<

Yeah, I know that feeling. Every time I get home from major trips (such as Houghton Lake) my room ends up like that too  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2009, 03:23:41 PM

here are some road pics....philadelphia, pittsburgh, baltimore harbour tunnel, an usual looking bridge, a high valley in west virginia and a dairy farm

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2009, 06:38:21 PM

Just wanted to give a brief kitty update. They are two weeks old turning 3 this Friday, and if you don't know, they are all female, and their names are Stephanie (Steph), Mikaila (Miki), and Alexandra (Alex) Carrera (yes, they have my BF's last name). Alex is the first kitten to finally walk, but yet the others are still learning. I know that by the time they reach 5 weeks they will successfully walk, eat, and do whatever they want (under supervision, that is. :P)

Pictures: (1) Miki,  (2) Steph and Alex, (3) the three sisters sleeping (4) Alex's first steps!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 15, 2009, 07:22:21 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 15, 2009, 06:38:21 PM

Just wanted to give a brief kitty update. They are two weeks old turning 3 this Friday, and if you don't know, they are all female, and their names are Stephanie (Steph), Mikaila (Miki), and Alexandra (Alex) Carrera (yes, they have my BF's last name). Alex is the first kitten to finally walk, but yet the others are still learning. I know that by the time they reach 5 weeks they will successfully walk, eat, and do whatever they want (under supervision, that is. :P)

Pictures: (1) Miki,  (2) Steph and Alex, (3) the three sisters sleeping (4) Alex's first steps!

Aww, those kittens are for sure cute. I got two kittens in May 2007. They are cats now, but still have a little bit of kitten charm  :P

Enjoy your kittens while they are still kittens, they grow to become cats far too soon!  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 15, 2009, 07:43:13 PM

So I just installed Ubuntu for the first time of my life. I have to say, it's not as scary as my past Linux experiences. :yes:

Installing other programs, on the other hand, is still  :censored:.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 15, 2009, 08:10:10 PM

Congratulations to TWC Today for reaching 2000 threads! We need to celebrate!  :thrilled: :clap: :dance: (http://www.hypnosnet.org/forum/images/smiles/emot045.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2009, 08:11:27 PM

I'm bringing Pizza!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 15, 2009, 09:13:06 PM

Is the party house wheelchair accessible? Laugh out loud.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2009, 09:15:28 PM

Your posts make no sense. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 15, 2009, 09:45:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2009, 09:15:28 PM

Your posts make no sense. :(

Same here, all of his posts are useless. :thumbdown:

Quote from: rico on April 15, 2009, 09:13:06 PM

Is the party house wheelchair accessible? Laugh out loud.

That is not funny.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 15, 2009, 09:53:38 PM

I GOT THE BOOZE  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2009, 09:57:22 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 15, 2009, 09:53:38 PM

I GOT THE BOOZE  B)

Make sure it's alcohol free. No alcohol allowed at the porch, please. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2009, 10:04:32 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 15, 2009, 09:57:22 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 15, 2009, 09:53:38 PM

I GOT THE BOOZE  B)

Make sure it's alcohol free. No alcohol allowed at the porch, please. :P

It's ok once in a while here. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 15, 2009, 10:12:59 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 15, 2009, 09:45:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2009, 09:15:28 PM

Your posts make no sense. :(

Same here, all of his posts are useless. :thumbdown:

Quote from: rico on April 15, 2009, 09:13:06 PM

Is the party house wheelchair accessible? Laugh out loud.

That is not funny.  :angry:

I got out of hospital from double pneumonia, and I cannot be on my feet, or out after 10:00, for your information.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 16, 2009, 09:10:27 AM

Hey Everyone i had to make a new account because when i signed in to my old "Alejandro" account the page would freeze and i would not be allowed to access the site again. so making a new account was my only option.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2009, 09:12:55 AM

Hre's the deal: the next person to say a word to Rico is permanently banned. I mean, honestly, how stupid can you guys be? I guess we're about to find out, eh?  :rolleyes:

Rico, same goes for you. If I see another another post from you I don't like your gone.  :club:

Am I perfectly clear? Good.  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on April 16, 2009, 10:04:08 AM

Hmmmm....it's after 9 AM...I think I'll go to bed now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 16, 2009, 10:08:47 AM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on April 16, 2009, 10:04:08 AM

Hmmmm....it's after 9 AM...I think I'll go to bed now. :P

That sounds like my summers before I started working. I'd watch the morning news before going to bed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 10:25:34 AM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on April 16, 2009, 10:04:08 AM

Hmmmm....it's after 9 AM...I think I'll go to bed now. :P

Good night... or should I say, good morning!

I've been up till 4 AM last summer. Couldn't make it past that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Was up until at least 4:30 this morning because I'm sick and couldn't get to sleep. I only ended up getting around three hours of sleep because my head hurt so much.  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on April 16, 2009, 11:13:07 AM

You're sick? :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 11:15:22 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Was up until at least 4:30 this morning because I'm sick and couldn't get to sleep. I only ended up getting around three hours of sleep because my head hurt so much.  :pinch:

Stomach flu or cold? Last winter was horrible for me. I got a stomach flu in November, and got the cold twice in February and had the chills and fever for a good part of the month.

This morning I woke up at 8AM. Why, I have no clue.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 11:26:30 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 11:15:22 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Was up until at least 4:30 this morning because I'm sick and couldn't get to sleep. I only ended up getting around three hours of sleep because my head hurt so much.  :pinch:

Stomach flu or cold? Last winter was horrible for me. I got a stomach flu in November, and got the cold twice in February and had the chills and fever for a good part of the month.

Cold.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2009, 12:02:56 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on April 16, 2009, 09:10:27 AM

Hey Everyone i had to make a new account because when i signed in to my old "Alejandro" account the page would freeze and i would not be allowed to access the site again. so making a new account was my only option.

Hehe, you're the 400th member to sign up.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2009, 01:04:03 PM

Shall we celebrate again?  :bleh: :bleh: I still have more pizza.  :bleh: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 16, 2009, 03:14:15 PM

omnomnom Pizza!!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2009, 03:23:20 PM

I'm back in the WTF mood again. I don't want to be a music critic nor want to offend any fans, but, I just saw the new Britney Spears video of the song "If U Seek Amy". I hated it. I was like "What The F" at the ending. It was so stupid.  :hammer:  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2009, 04:04:51 PM

Well, HiRAD is out! Nice to see a legitament observation again!  :thrilled:  :clap:  :dance:

Also, my Intellistar just booted with in the last 10 minutes, after having been completely out (including TWC video feed, so the screen was just black) since around 11:08 AM EDT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 04:10:38 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 16, 2009, 04:04:51 PM

Well, HiRAD is out! Nice to see a legitament observation again!  :thrilled: :clap: :dance:

Also, my Intellistar just booted with in the last 10 minutes, after having been completely out (including TWC video feed, so the screen was just black) since around 11:08 AM EDT.

HiRAD is working here. Must be out because your IntelliStar rebooted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 04:16:46 PM

Not sure if it's related to the HiRAD outage, but all the observations on the NWS website are down.

Edit, it just seems to be all the observations in my area. Other areas are fine. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2009, 04:41:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 04:10:38 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 16, 2009, 04:04:51 PM

Well, HiRAD is out! Nice to see a legitament observation again!  :thrilled: :clap: :dance:

Also, my Intellistar just booted with in the last 10 minutes, after having been completely out (including TWC video feed, so the screen was just black) since around 11:08 AM EDT.

HiRAD is working here. Must be out because your IntelliStar rebooted.

Yes, that is what I started to think about what it could have been. HiRAD did return as of the 4:18 PM EDT LF. Also, NWS observations seem to be fine here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2009, 05:00:49 PM

Wow, it's actually warm today! Tomorrow and Saturday it's supposed to get to 70 degrees! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 16, 2009, 05:02:01 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 15, 2009, 07:43:13 PM

So I just installed Ubuntu for the first time of my life. I have to say, it's not as scary as my past Linux experiences. :yes:

Installing other programs, on the other hand, is still  :censored:.

I know, I HATE installing programs on Ubuntu, I wish it could use .exe formats

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 16, 2009, 06:38:30 PM

Tomorrow our school is having a reward day for finishing standardized testing and being good during the tests. Every venue to watch a movie, etc. is taken. Only other place available: playground.

Tomorrow's forecast: Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

I'm heartbroken. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 16, 2009, 06:53:05 PM

Quote from: 7oa on April 16, 2009, 06:38:30 PM

Tomorrow our school is having a reward day for finishing standardized testing and being good during the tests. Every venue to watch a movie, etc. is taken. Only other place available: playground.

Tomorrow's forecast: Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

I'm heartbroken. :P

Wait till you get to High School, it's work work work until the the very last second before summer break..  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2009, 07:00:15 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Was up until at least 4:30 this morning because I'm sick and couldn't get to sleep. I only ended up getting around three hours of sleep because my head hurt so much.  :pinch:

Oh, I am so sorry to hear that :(
I hope you feel better soon :) :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 16, 2009, 07:19:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

awww :( Sorry to hear that, Gil... My condolences.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 16, 2009, 07:32:48 PM

so, just received another college acceptance letter, angelo state -- it's suppose to be a great school, so awesome =]. i also got a sul ross state "acceptance" t-shirt in the mail too, haha.

i still can't believe it's practically over.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 16, 2009, 08:07:41 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

I'm so sorry to hear that Gil. I feel for you. I lost my Uncle a couple of years ago and he was the only Uncle who I got along with well and spent time with a lot.  :( He was a BIG drinker and his liver and kidneys failed one day and his body just went down hill in a couple of days and that was it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 16, 2009, 08:19:12 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on April 16, 2009, 08:07:41 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

I'm so sorry to hear that Gil. I feel for you. I lost my Uncle a couple of years ago and he was the only Uncle who I got along with well and spent time with a lot.  :( He was a BIG drinker and his liver and kidneys failed one day and his body just went down hill in a couple of days and that was it.

The Maldonado Family sends you condolences.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 16, 2009, 08:30:24 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

Sorry to hear that Gil.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 16, 2009, 08:36:59 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

Gil, I'm so sorry to hear this news. :(  I offer my condolences to you and your family.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 16, 2009, 08:46:56 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

I apologize for your loss. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 16, 2009, 08:59:42 PM

Thanks for the support everyone. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 09:26:19 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 05:00:49 PM

Wow, it's actually warm today! Tomorrow and Saturday it's supposed to get to 70 degrees! :blink:

77° here on Saturday. I think this is the warmest so far in the season.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 09:27:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

Very sorry to hear about your loss.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 16, 2009, 09:33:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

my cousins great-grandma (aunt's mom) died at 3AM today :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2009, 09:36:08 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

So sorry to hear about your aunt, Gil. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 16, 2009, 09:36:18 PM

Oh dear. My condolences, Evan.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 10:23:29 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 16, 2009, 09:33:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

my cousins great-grandma (aunt's mom) died at 3AM today :(

:cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 16, 2009, 11:00:56 PM

I am extremely sorry to hear about everyone's losses. :cry: :cry: :cry3: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 16, 2009, 11:14:10 PM

For all those interested, here's an article about me from the Valley News Dispatch from today (4/16) for getting a $500 scholarship for my digital art piece (Power of One). I also created posters for the art show.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_620612.html (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_620612.html)

Wish it would of made the Post-Gazette. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2009, 11:46:48 PM

Guys, awesome news. I went to the eye doctors today to take my final eye test, and it all turned out a-okay! I passed all my tests, and my eye doctor has finally scheduled my surgery around the first two weeks of May. I have to do it on a Friday so I am assuming May 8th or 15th (because I have every Friday off). There's a waiting list right now but my doctor says that by May 15 I will be glasses free. I am excited but nervous, but I don't have to because my BF has done it before and I take every word from him. ;)

Quote from: Mike M on April 16, 2009, 10:23:29 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 16, 2009, 09:33:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

my cousins great-grandma (aunt's mom) died at 3AM today :(

:cry:

Oh my God. I am so sorry to hear this, Gil and Evan. I hope everything is okay. My condolences go out to both of you two. *hugs 2 you both*

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 16, 2009, 07:32:48 PM

so, just received another college acceptance letter, angelo state -- it's suppose to be a great school, so awesome =]. i also got a sul ross state "acceptance" t-shirt in the mail too, haha.

i still can't believe it's practically over.  B)

Al, it will be over a lot faster than you think.
Since you got two acceptances from two colleges, it's gonna be hard to decide which is the one. My recommendation is that you must compare those schools very carefully. You're almost on your way! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2009, 01:05:04 AM

Quote from: Tyler on April 16, 2009, 11:14:10 PM

For all those interested, here's an article about me from the Valley News Dispatch from today (4/16) for getting a $500 scholarship for my digital art piece (Power of One). I also created posters for the art show.

[url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_620612.html[/url] ([url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_620612.html[/url])

Wish it would of made the Post-Gazette. :bleh:

Wow, that's awesome, congratulations! :yes:  :clap:
I didn't know you are also an artist and design posters for schools in an expo like this. Are those all your pictures on the left side of the page?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 17, 2009, 07:41:11 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on April 16, 2009, 09:33:03 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 16, 2009, 07:17:51 PM

Wow. My aunt just passed away 10 minutes ago. :(

my cousins great-grandma (aunt's mom) died at 3AM today :(

My Condolences to you both :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 17, 2009, 07:51:39 AM

I got my acceptence letter from a community college (no surprise :P)  So, I'll be going there.  I will hopefully not have to pay full tuition, because I have had two scholarship interviews worth some money, it is still pending if I get them though.  In 2011, I'll be transfering to a state University. 

If I were in the top 10% of my class, I could go to this community college for free, but I am not  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 17, 2009, 08:32:45 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 17, 2009, 07:51:39 AM

I got my acceptence letter from a community college (no surprise :P)  So, I'll be going there.  I will hopefully not have to pay full tuition, because I have had two scholarship interviews worth some money, it is still pending if I get them though.  In 2011, I'll be transfering to a state University. 

If I were in the top 10% of my class, I could go to this community college for free, but I am not  :pinch:

Good luck Kyle, I'm already in a community college for free because my mom work's in the Dental hygiene clinic at the school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 11:38:12 AM

I noticed my NWS office now shows the winds for all 7 days of the zone forecast product now instead of just the next 48 or so hours. Has anyone else's office started doing this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2009, 12:23:55 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 11:38:12 AM

I noticed my NWS office now shows the winds for all 7 days of the zone forecast product now instead of just the next 48 or so hours. Has anyone else's office started doing this?

I'm not sure...
I don't think I see that from my office in Grand Rapids  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 17, 2009, 03:44:41 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 11:38:12 AM

I noticed my NWS office now shows the winds for all 7 days of the zone forecast product now instead of just the next 48 or so hours. Has anyone else's office started doing this?

Here too, also.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2009, 03:49:15 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on April 17, 2009, 08:32:45 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 17, 2009, 07:51:39 AM

I got my acceptence letter from a community college (no surprise :P)  So, I'll be going there.  I will hopefully not have to pay full tuition, because I have had two scholarship interviews worth some money, it is still pending if I get them though.  In 2011, I'll be transfering to a state University. 

If I were in the top 10% of my class, I could go to this community college for free, but I am not  :pinch:

Good luck Kyle, I'm already in a community college for free because my mom work's in the Dental hygiene clinic at the school.

Same here. My first year is coming to an end. I do have plans to transfer to a university as well. By the end of Fall Semester 2009, I have to choose which college I am going to transfer to, and go see a transfer counselor to see which courses I have to take. CSU San Bernardino is my first choice, but on second thought, I am also thinking of going out of state.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 11:38:12 AM

I noticed my NWS office now shows the winds for all 7 days of the zone forecast product now instead of just the next 48 or so hours. Has anyone else's office started doing this?

It also looks like they are combining dayparts on the county-based forecasts (i.e. "Thursday night and Friday"). I hope this doesn't affect how the 4000 emulator fetches the forecast data.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 17, 2009, 05:57:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 11:38:12 AM

I noticed my NWS office now shows the winds for all 7 days of the zone forecast product now instead of just the next 48 or so hours. Has anyone else's office started doing this?

Right now, I still have the normal wind forecasts through day 3 from my local NWS office's 7-day zone forecasts.  Perhaps your office is doing some experimenting. :thinking:  As long as NWS doesn't start issuing something like hourly forecasts out to day 15, which AccuWeather has been trying horribly as I feel forecasting days 8-15 by the hour is almost a random guessing game at times, then it's fine with me. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 17, 2009, 06:09:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 17, 2009, 05:57:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2009, 11:38:12 AM

I noticed my NWS office now shows the winds for all 7 days of the zone forecast product now instead of just the next 48 or so hours. Has anyone else's office started doing this?

Right now, I still have the normal wind forecasts through day 3 from my local NWS office's 7-day zone forecasts.  Perhaps your office is doing some experimenting. :thinking:  As long as NWS doesn't start issuing something like hourly forecasts out to day 15, which AccuWeather has been trying horribly as I feel forecasting days 8-15 by the hour is almost a random guessing game at times, then it's fine with me. B)

Forecasting beyond tomorrow is a guessing game for them.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 17, 2009, 06:15:07 PM

As you can tell by my signiture, I am starting to get a little more into "Fan Art". I am actually using The GIMP if you thought I was using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 17, 2009, 06:31:44 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 17, 2009, 06:15:07 PM

As you can tell by my signiture, I am starting to get a little more into "Fan Art". I am actually using The GIMP if you thought I was using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. ;)

*COUGH*  :bleh: People must love my signature so much to duplicate it :bleh: (with the exception of Ana, as I made her's for her)

Any rate, technically forecasting beyond 48 hours is a guess. I learned this back in Chem class when we were studying pressures and such.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 17, 2009, 06:41:10 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 17, 2009, 06:31:44 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 17, 2009, 06:15:07 PM

As you can tell by my signiture, I am starting to get a little more into "Fan Art". I am actually using The GIMP if you thought I was using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. ;)

*COUGH*  :bleh: People must love my signature so much to duplicate it :bleh:

Yep. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2009, 07:29:18 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 17, 2009, 06:41:10 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 17, 2009, 06:31:44 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 17, 2009, 06:15:07 PM

As you can tell by my signiture, I am starting to get a little more into "Fan Art". I am actually using The GIMP if you thought I was using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. ;)

*COUGH*  :bleh: People must love my signature so much to duplicate it :bleh:

Yep. :bleh:

Once I learn how to do photoshop, I might be able to make a lower 3rd on my own. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 17, 2009, 07:30:02 PM

Ive been more in the animating .GIFs section of fan art as you can see the tornado warning in my signature :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 17, 2009, 07:37:23 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 17, 2009, 07:30:02 PM

Ive been more in the animating .GIFs section of fan art as you can see the tornado warning in my signature :P

How do you make those? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 17, 2009, 08:42:24 PM

Love your sig, Zach! :biggrin: I like your animated one too, Joshua! :thumbsup:

BTW, Jesse and Ana, did your signatures just become smaller? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 17, 2009, 08:53:14 PM

Does IE 7 natively support transparency in PNG's? :thinking: I know IE 6 doesn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 17, 2009, 09:13:09 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 17, 2009, 08:53:14 PM

Does IE 7 natively support transparency in PNG's? :thinking: I know IE 6 doesn't.

Yes it does. IE 7+ natively supports alpha transparency in PNG images. IE 6 does not.

Quote from: WeatherWitness93 on April 17, 2009, 08:42:24 PM

Love your sig, Zach! :biggrin: I like your animated one too, Joshua! :thumbsup:

BTW, Jesse and Ana, did your signatures just become smaller? :unsure:

Yes they did because our signatures were becoming taller as we added more stuff in there. so we made them smaller to compensate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2009, 10:07:46 PM

Yeah, agreed. I made it shorter so I can add more quotes. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 17, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Maybe it's just me, but does anyone else find this to be a bit... graphic? :blink: Especially for a weather-related site.  :o

http://yfrog.com/0d623624991p (http://yfrog.com/0d623624991p)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2009, 11:11:34 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 17, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Maybe it's just me, but does anyone else find this to be a bit... graphic? :blink: Especially for a weather-related site.  :o

[url]http://yfrog.com/0d623624991p[/url] ([url]http://yfrog.com/0d623624991p[/url])

 :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:
it is a little graphic. yikes! *covers eyes*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 18, 2009, 02:06:26 AM

(http://coreduo.me.uk/crap/shitting_bricks.jpg)
Discuss :bleh: I like this picture.*

* Not real blood

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 18, 2009, 02:08:11 AM

Ugh...WTF is going on with my BF lately? I have so much things to tell him (especially the part that I have set my date for my eye surgery, and the part that Stephanie Abrams was talking about me on A&B-WC) but lately, he has been concentrating on an addictive game you guys may have probably heard of, WORLD OF WARCRAFT. Ugh, to tell you the truth, it's starting to get on my nerves. I'm sorry. This week, we only talked and saw each other on Wednesday and today, and that was it. I'm just sensing that the game is more important than myself. I really don't know what to do but just be left out and be ignored by him. But I don't want to break up with him. Hopefully things do work out....or maybe send him to a gamer rehab clinic :bleh: :bleh:


@ Jesse's post:
:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 18, 2009, 09:18:24 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 17, 2009, 07:37:23 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 17, 2009, 07:30:02 PM

Ive been more in the animating .GIFs section of fan art as you can see the tornado warning in my signature :P

How do you make those? :huh:

I use Vegas to make the text animate and reduce the video to the same resolution and convert it to .gif
Question: are all .gifs in 8-bit color because all of the ones I make are 8-bit?? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 18, 2009, 10:24:55 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 18, 2009, 02:06:26 AM

([url]http://coreduo.me.uk/crap/shitting_bricks.jpg[/url])
Discuss :bleh: I like this picture.*

* Not real blood

He needs to go to the doctor or buy some preparation-H because that is nasty, because that might be hemorrhoids.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 18, 2009, 11:44:03 AM

You people are random. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 18, 2009, 12:24:11 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 18, 2009, 02:06:26 AM

([url]http://coreduo.me.uk/crap/shitting_bricks.jpg[/url])
Discuss :bleh: I like this picture.*

* Not real blood

He did more than shit bricks, his body exploded in there! :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 18, 2009, 09:38:28 PM

I'm ordering color flyers for a certain campaign run at my school, and I can order 25 minimum.

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If I order 25, it's $0.00 for the printing and $4.99 for shipping, coming down to about 19 cents per unit.

If I order 50, it's $7.99 for the printing and $4.99 for shipping, coming down to about 26 cents per unit.

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I know 50 units is higher in price, but I don't think 25 is enough. I guess I could see if i could order 2 qty 25 and get it for $9.98, but I don't think that's possible with VistaPrint.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2009, 02:55:56 AM

After getting some jealousy comment-replies from my BF (if you have me as a facebook friend and commented on a pic, note, etc of me), I guess I have decided to declare war against him. I mean, why would he respond like that? I need to fix this now. I mean, this is not us at all.   :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 10:46:51 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 02:55:56 AM

After getting some jealousy comment-replies from my BF (if you have me as a facebook friend and commented on a pic, note, etc of me), I guess I have decided to declare war against him. I mean, why would he respond like that? I need to fix this now. I mean, this is not us at all.   :no:

You mean like the comments he posted towards the reply I posted on your note?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2009, 12:39:57 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 10:46:51 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 02:55:56 AM

After getting some jealousy comment-replies from my BF (if you have me as a facebook friend and commented on a pic, note, etc of me), I guess I have decided to declare war against him. I mean, why would he respond like that? I need to fix this now. I mean, this is not us at all.   :no:

You mean like the comments he posted towards the reply I posted on your note?

Yeah that's one of them. He didn't like what you wrote on there. And for Jesse commented on one of my pics, he replied to him possesively, saying that I look better in Red than blonde.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 12:46:32 PM

Would you rather if I remove that comment?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2009, 12:49:57 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 12:46:32 PM

Would you rather if I remove that comment?

No, don't remove them. I appreciate yours and Jesse's comments. Adam's comments are the ones that need removal. His comments need an explanantion once I face him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2009, 12:50:42 PM

Maybe he's just stressed out.

Is Youtube working for anyone BTW? It's slow to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 12:53:42 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2009, 12:50:42 PM

Maybe he's just stressed out.

Is Youtube working for anyone BTW? It's slow to me.

Works fine here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 19, 2009, 12:56:21 PM

Too many people on the server. According to Google Chrome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2009, 01:07:19 PM

Yeah same here. It's fast. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 01:12:27 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 01:07:19 PM

Yeah same here. It's fast. :P

Yeah, YT has been really fast for me lately. The April 2009 playlist clips I've uploaded were fully processed within two minutes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 19, 2009, 01:21:15 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2009, 12:50:42 PM

Maybe he's just stressed out.

Is Youtube working for anyone BTW? It's slow to me.

It was for me earlier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2009, 01:37:04 PM

It's brutally slow at the moment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2009, 01:37:16 PM

Wow, I just one some rare software on eBay for only $6! :biggrin:

I love eBay. :hug2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 19, 2009, 01:38:20 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 01:12:27 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 01:07:19 PM

Yeah same here. It's fast. :P

Yeah, YT has been really fast for me lately. The April 2009 playlist clips I've uploaded were fully processed within two minutes.

Really? I have never heard of it working that fast!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on April 19, 2009, 03:20:53 PM

Hey guys,

Sorry I've been so busy lately, I've been busy gearing up for NAB, which involves spitting out a lot of code fixes, new software and fixing old software.

I've also had a moment to bring the Weathercaster project back to life, we've created a Twitter page and are looking for as many followers as possible!

http://twitter.com/ksmiwxcaster (http://twitter.com/ksmiwxcaster) <-- Follow Weathercaster!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 19, 2009, 03:22:06 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 19, 2009, 01:38:20 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 19, 2009, 01:12:27 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 01:07:19 PM

Yeah same here. It's fast. :P

Yeah, YT has been really fast for me lately. The April 2009 playlist clips I've uploaded were fully processed within two minutes.

Really? I have never heard of it working that fast!

upload late at night....less strain on the servers...my big mockup files processed in about 1 minute!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2009, 03:29:47 PM

This is a bit random but The Front Porch reached it's page numero 555.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 19, 2009, 03:38:24 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 03:29:47 PM

This is a bit random but The Front Porch reached it's page numero 555.  :bleh:

Yeah, that is random. But believ it or not, I had not even noticed that  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 19, 2009, 03:48:15 PM

So the video you'll see in this post had gotten muted. Then I got got it unmuted by filing a copyright petition. And now it has the original audio. :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2yzPsFCaQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2yzPsFCaQ#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 19, 2009, 03:59:37 PM

they will mute it again soon. I did the same thing and a few days later, the audio is removed...... ohhhh :google:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2009, 04:14:52 PM

I still can't Youtube to load. nothhing loads

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 19, 2009, 06:09:43 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 19, 2009, 03:48:15 PM

So the video you'll see in this post had gotten muted. Then I got got it unmuted by filing a copyright petition. And now it has the original audio. :lol:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2yzPsFCaQ#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2yzPsFCaQ#[/url])

Since when is that song copyrighted?

The same thing happened to me, at least twice. I had a video with a Wind Chill Advisory scroll that popped up right at the beginning of an LF. It had "Give It Here" by Joe Sample on it. I somehow got it disputed. I even credited Joe Sample and youtube in the description for allowing me to keep the audio. The video was muted the same day my original account was suspended, 2/12/09. My theory as to why I was suspended is that my suspension was partially due to me disputing videos too much. So, you may want to be careful of doing that.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 19, 2009, 06:20:52 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 19, 2009, 06:09:43 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 19, 2009, 03:48:15 PM

So the video you'll see in this post had gotten muted. Then I got got it unmuted by filing a copyright petition. And now it has the original audio. :lol:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2yzPsFCaQ#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2yzPsFCaQ#[/url])

Since when is that song copyrighted?

The same thing happened to me, at least twice. I had a video with a Wind Chill Advisory scroll that popped up right at the beginning of an LF. It had "Give It Here" by Joe Sample on it. I somehow got it disputed. I even credited Joe Sample and youtube in the description for allowing me to keep the audio. The video was muted the same day my original account was suspended, 2/12/09. My theory as to why I was suspended is that my suspension was partially due to me disputing videos too much. So, you may want to be careful of doing that.  :yes:

FYI, the song is "O Holy Night" by Trans Siberian Orchestra, and I know for a fact that they are licensed by WMG. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 19, 2009, 06:25:20 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 19, 2009, 06:09:43 PM

Since when is that song copyrighted?

Every song ever written is under copyright protection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 19, 2009, 08:13:41 PM

I feel like shit today. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 19, 2009, 08:22:32 PM

Why?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 19, 2009, 08:27:22 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 19, 2009, 08:22:32 PM

Why?

Me and my husband used to go to church together. After church, we would first go to the creamery and get some ice cream, and then go to the Ponderosa for brunch. Since divorcing, I just went to church and had a cigarette. Also, I looked at my appointment book, and I found out something unnerving.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 19, 2009, 08:37:26 PM

Quote from: rico on April 19, 2009, 08:27:22 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 19, 2009, 08:22:32 PM

Why?

Me and my husband used to go to church together. After church, we would first go to the creamery and get some ice cream, and then go to the Ponderosa for brunch. Since divorcing, I just went to church and had a cigarette. Also, I looked at my appointment book, and I found out something unnerving.

:( That stinks. Well good luck between each other...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 19, 2009, 09:28:22 PM

There was this big giant black ant on the wall. I got a shoe and smacked it real hard, and its body doesnt get crushed, his body practically explodes in to pieces and the bits fly across the room! I mean WTF?!?

Out Of Random: BTW, this is my 150th post...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 19, 2009, 09:30:57 PM

uploading 3 videos right now, 2 lf vids and 1 weatherscan vid, all with green logo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2009, 09:44:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 19, 2009, 06:25:20 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 19, 2009, 06:09:43 PM

Since when is that song copyrighted?

Every song ever written is under copyright protection.

Yes but not every song written is under a label that has copyright issues with Youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2009, 10:03:41 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 19, 2009, 09:28:22 PM

There was this big giant black ant on the wall. I got a shoe and smacked it real hard, and its body doesnt get crushed, his body practically explodes in to pieces and the bits fly across the room! I mean WTF?!?

Out Of Random: BTW, this is my 150th post...

Congrats! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 20, 2009, 01:17:35 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 19, 2009, 10:03:41 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 19, 2009, 09:28:22 PM

There was this big giant black ant on the wall. I got a shoe and smacked it real hard, and its body doesnt get crushed, his body practically explodes in to pieces and the bits fly across the room! I mean WTF?!?

Out Of Random: BTW, this is my 150th post...

Congrats! :D

Thank you  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 20, 2009, 07:39:33 AM

 :offtopic: That green TWC logo on the LDL looks awesome with a radar filled with light green  :bleh:  :rofl2:

Picture and video to come this evening.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 20, 2009, 08:27:56 AM

Wow, I got just peachy news this morning.

I am enrolled in Digital Design 1st hour at school. We make websites, and save them in folders, in each of our own accounts that are saved on the school's server.

Somehow though, when I had somewhere between 15 and 20 sites (we save each one in a folder) when I left the class to go to 2nd hour Friday, I open the folder this morning where all of these sites are stored on my login, and there were only 7 there. The 2 sites I was working on Friday disappeared.

Just now though (8:25 AM EDT), I got the files back after my teacher called the school's tech department. That just wasted at least 30 minutes of my time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2009, 08:48:19 AM

I have to go to my aunt's funeral thing today. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 20, 2009, 10:18:26 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 20, 2009, 08:48:19 AM

I have to go to my aunt's funeral thing today. :no:

I feel so bad for you Gil.


Also if anyone can help me create a essay draft for my english 11 class it would be greatly appreciated! i stink at essays.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 20, 2009, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on April 20, 2009, 10:18:26 AM

Also if anyone can help me create a essay draft for my english 11 class it would be greatly appreciated! i stink at essays.

So what you want us to do your homework for you?  :nono: :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 20, 2009, 10:42:45 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 20, 2009, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on April 20, 2009, 10:18:26 AM

Also if anyone can help me create a essay draft for my english 11 class it would be greatly appreciated! i stink at essays.

So what you want us to do your homework for you?  :nono: :club:

just some help please  :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 20, 2009, 10:54:47 AM

I'm going back to school finally.......I don't wanna go!!!!  :angry:
It's weird that I could not sleep last night because I got used to sleeping at 2 in the morning. I should get used to it once I do it again tonight same time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 20, 2009, 04:51:04 PM

Well, once again, I have an interesting week ahead!

I could see snow and 80 degrees in the same week! I am hoping for the possibility of severe weather on Sunday :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 20, 2009, 07:11:56 PM

(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/mkanet/10tuners.jpg?t=1240266691)
Now that's what I call committment. :D (not my image)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 20, 2009, 08:53:17 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 20, 2009, 04:51:04 PM

Well, once again, I have an interesting week ahead!

I could see snow and 80 degrees in the same week! I am hoping for the possibility of severe weather on Sunday :blink:

84° here on Saturday! I don't remember having days this warm in April since like 2003.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2009, 09:07:41 PM

We're getting some big storms now! My internet has gone out twice already.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 20, 2009, 09:44:33 PM

It's just unbearably hot..I wish I had those storms. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 20, 2009, 10:13:55 PM

It's supposed to be 88 here on Wednesday! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 20, 2009, 11:23:16 PM

My PowerBook came today, which is surprisingly fast, since it shipped from Sante Fe on Saturday via USPS. Pics to come, possibly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 21, 2009, 06:56:55 AM

What kind of powerbook is it? Also speaking of macs, I got my ibook's (G4 model) ram upgraded and it rocks! For a PowerPC, it runs pretty well...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 21, 2009, 08:58:54 AM

Ahhhh.... fond PowerPC memories.... I haven't used a PPC Mac as my main machine in over a year. I sold my 17-inch PowerBook in January '08 to buy my 15-inch MacBook Pro. However I just sold my last PPC Mac A few days ago, a 900MHz iBook G3 that I bought on Craigslist for $80 and sold for $250.  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 21, 2009, 10:48:49 AM

I've convinced myself that I will never own an Intel Mac. It just goes against everything I stand for. :yes:

The PowerBook is a 1400c/166 in fantastic condition.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 21, 2009, 02:33:25 PM

If I could get a PowerMac G4 Cube, maxed out with a PowerLogix Dual 1.5GHz G4 upgrade, DVD-RW, 23" Apple HD Cinema Display (the acrylic one), Final Cut Pro 2, and DVD Studio Pro 1.5 all in OS 9.2, I'd be in heaven. I'd take that over my MBP. The only issue is that most sites I go to (YouTube) won't work in any browser that I know of on OS 9.

Quote from: Gil on April 21, 2009, 10:48:49 AM

I've convinced myself that I will never own an Intel Mac. It just goes against everything I stand for. :yes:

The PowerBook is a 1400c/166 in fantastic condition.

I used to have one of those, I think it was a 1400c/144 though, it was my first Apple laptop. My parents got it for me on my birthday when I was in 7th grade.... oh I miss those days...  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 21, 2009, 04:41:02 PM

My iBook G4 is horrible when it comes to video stuff. When I try to run my new tuner on it, it skips when I record. It's maxed out with memory (1.25 GB), and I have nothing open other than the recording program.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 21, 2009, 04:49:18 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 21, 2009, 04:41:02 PM

My iBook G4 is horrible when it comes to video stuff. When I try to run my new tuner on it, it skips when I record. It's maxed out with memory (1.25 GB), and I have nothing open other than the recording program.

that is weird

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 21, 2009, 05:55:45 PM

I would expect that. PowerPCs are old but then again, the closest powerPC you could get and be able to probably be able to use it as a permanent Mac is a powerpc G5.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 21, 2009, 09:53:17 PM

Fail!

(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/04/comcast-boot.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 21, 2009, 11:14:45 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 21, 2009, 04:41:02 PM

My iBook G4 is horrible when it comes to video stuff. When I try to run my new tuner on it, it skips when I record. It's maxed out with memory (1.25 GB), and I have nothing open other than the recording program.

That is why I need an Intel Mac, imagine processing the HD 1080i video I get off my DVR on a PPC. I can just hear it screaming in pain...

Quote from: Tyler on April 21, 2009, 09:53:17 PM

Fail!

([url]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/04/comcast-boot.jpg[/url])

O...M...G...  :rofl2:  That reminds me of an episode of A&E's Parking Wars where they booted a Coke truck, the boot couldn't even fit on the tire...  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 21, 2009, 11:52:45 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 21, 2009, 11:14:45 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 21, 2009, 04:41:02 PM

My iBook G4 is horrible when it comes to video stuff. When I try to run my new tuner on it, it skips when I record. It's maxed out with memory (1.25 GB), and I have nothing open other than the recording program.

That is why I need an Intel Mac, imagine processing the HD 1080i video I get off my DVR on a PPC. I can just hear it screaming in pain...

Quote from: Tyler on April 21, 2009, 09:53:17 PM

Fail!

([url]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/04/comcast-boot.jpg[/url])

O...M...G...  :rofl2:  That reminds me of an episode of A&E's Parking Wars where they booted a Coke truck, the boot couldn't even fit on the tire...  :rofl2:

God, I wish we had Comcast in Rensselaer Springs. Charter Communications is telling me that I have to pay $100 more every month since I am in a domicile between 6,000ft, and it is costly to put cable lines in the area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 22, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

My BF and I just broke up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 22, 2009, 06:22:54 AM

Wow, some stations are saying we could get up to 91° on Sunday! :blink: If this happens, I think this would be the first time we would hit the 90° mark in April since 2002.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 22, 2009, 06:38:57 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 22, 2009, 06:22:54 AM

Wow, some stations are saying we could get up to 91° on Sunday! :blink: If this happens, I think this would be the first time we would hit the 90° mark in April since 2002.

Wow. Talk about that. It's only going to get as high as 87 or 88 down here. :wacko:

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

My BF and I just broke up.

:wow: :o :cry: :cry3: :( :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 22, 2009, 07:40:08 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 22, 2009, 06:22:54 AM

Wow, some stations are saying we could get up to 91° on Sunday! :blink: If this happens, I think this would be the first time we would hit the 90° mark in April since 2002.

90?!? That would be incredible! Look out for some triple digits this summer!  :thrilled: I sure hope I see some triple digits this summer!  :yes:

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

My BF and I just broke up.
 :wow: :o :cry: :cry3: :( :hmm:

I am so sorry  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 22, 2009, 07:56:57 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

My BF and I just broke up.

I am so sorry to hear that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryRepGvAf04# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryRepGvAf04#)
This may cheer you up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2009, 08:25:48 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 22, 2009, 06:22:54 AM

Wow, some stations are saying we could get up to 91° on Sunday! :blink: If this happens, I think this would be the first time we would hit the 90° mark in April since 2002.

They're forecasting 80 degrees for Friday and Saturday. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 22, 2009, 09:57:31 AM

80º here too!  :dance:  Too bad I'll be stuck inside working on school stuff...  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

Y'all call that hot???? 100s again today here in Duck Centro!
Anyways, I appreciate you guys your feelings about my latest news. I am seeing a positive outlook on life and hope things are gonna go well (despite the myspace threat I saw from him this morning. I simply threw it away). I have a busy time ahead of me.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 22, 2009, 11:23:54 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

Y'all call that hot???? 100s again today here in Duck Centro!
Anyways, I appreciate you guys your feelings about my latest news. I am seeing a positive outlook on life and hope things are gonna go well (despite the myspace threat I saw from him this morning. I simply threw it away). I have a busy time ahead of me.  :yes:

Sorry about the whole mess with your boyfriend, but the best you can do now is go with your heart and move forward in life.  Good luck! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2009, 01:58:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

Y'all call that hot????

No, but it's a pleasant change from the -20 degrees we had back in January. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 22, 2009, 02:10:07 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 22, 2009, 01:58:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

Y'all call that hot????

No, but it's a pleasant change from the -20 degrees we had back in January. :yes:

Yeah, you're pretty much right...I just wish the 70s could come back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 22, 2009, 02:32:08 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

Y'all call that hot???? 100s again today here in Duck Centro!
Anyways, I appreciate you guys your feelings about my latest news. I am seeing a positive outlook on life and hope things are gonna go well (despite the myspace threat I saw from him this morning. I simply threw it away). I have a busy time ahead of me.  :yes:

It was almost -20º where I am 2 months ago, 60s is nice to me but 80s is even better!

I'm sorry to hear about you and your BF but as Martin said on Twitter, there are sunny days ahead... in fact....

Here is your 7 day outlook!

(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3981/picture1izo.th.png) (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture1izo.png)

I just threw a bunch of random temps in there....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 22, 2009, 04:15:27 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

My BF and I just broke up.

Awwwwwww Ana  :cry:  :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 22, 2009, 04:53:52 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 03:03:36 AM

My BF and I just broke up.

I'm so sorry Ana, but just like Zach, I am shocked! :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2009, 05:24:52 PM

Me too this is bad, but after hearing what you told me I'm glad you broke up with him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 22, 2009, 05:39:11 PM

Wow, they just raised my highs for this weekend, and we could be looking at some severe weather Sunday into Monday!  :thrilled:  :dance:

(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8418/3620090422173003.jpg)

If they push those highs any higher, we could be looking at record highs.......  :blink:
Although, it might be a stretch (all records set in 1915):
Friday (4/24):     87
Saturday (4/25): 86
Sunday (4/26):   88

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 22, 2009, 06:06:34 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 02:10:07 PM

I just wish the 70s could come back.

If you insist...

(http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/24347.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 22, 2009, 06:13:35 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

100s again today here in El Centro!

Same here...but I don't really enjoy hot weather that much escipally the weather here.  :thumbdown: I pefer colder weather.

Hot weather:  :thumbdown: :censored: :no:  :furious:
Cold Weather:  :happy: :yes: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 22, 2009, 06:20:29 PM

Items that I need to know in my networking text:

 - what the Network Neighborhood icon does
 - how to operate Windows 98

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 22, 2009, 06:43:24 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 22, 2009, 06:20:29 PM

Items that I need to know in my networking text:

 - what the Network Neighborhood icon does
 - how to operate Windows 98

the Network Neighborhood icon in 95/98/ME shows all the computers in your available domain or workgroup.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 22, 2009, 07:25:09 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 22, 2009, 02:32:08 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 11:11:59 AM

Y'all call that hot???? 100s again today here in Duck Centro!
Anyways, I appreciate you guys your feelings about my latest news. I am seeing a positive outlook on life and hope things are gonna go well (despite the myspace threat I saw from him this morning. I simply threw it away). I have a busy time ahead of me.  :yes:

It was almost -20º where I am 2 months ago, 60s is nice to me but 80s is even better!

I'm sorry to hear about you and your BF but as Martin said on Twitter, there are sunny days ahead... in fact....

Here is your 7 day outlook!

([url]http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3981/picture1izo.th.png[/url]) ([url]http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture1izo.png[/url])

I just threw a bunch of random temps in there....

Kyle: That is EXACTLY what I am looking for. A suuuuuny forecast (in terms of emotions) but I am looking for 70's. :P

Quote from: Gil on April 22, 2009, 06:06:34 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 22, 2009, 02:10:07 PM

I just wish the 70s could come back.

If you insist...

([url]http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/24347.jpg[/url])

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Not THAT 70's!!! :P

And for those who commented on my latest news: I just started cleaning up my mess. I'm hoping to be finished soon. Sorry this was very unexpecting and shocking. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 22, 2009, 10:21:42 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 22, 2009, 05:39:11 PM

Wow, they just raised my highs for this weekend, and we could be looking at some severe weather Sunday into Monday!  :thrilled: :dance:

You guys are getting warmer than us on Friday. We're only going up to 72°. Saturday calls for 87°, beyond my "comfort zone" (40-80°).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 22, 2009, 10:44:55 PM

Speaking of warm, it was 91 degrees in Dallas today; our first 90 degree day of the year!

I definetely like the warmer weather; maybe 90 degrees in April is a little much.

And wow, the northeast is going to be warm this weekend!! :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 23, 2009, 01:13:28 PM

I need to start rearranging future plans today in terms of college. I'm gonna attend the IVC Transfer Fair to get the scoop on some out-of-state colleges. I'm hoping Northern Arizona would be there.  :noexpression: IMO I don't want to transfer to a California university. There are a million reasons why.

Edit: Northern Arizona was there!! Woot! I got excellent info, and I am willing to apply there in late 2010-beginning 2011. So by Fall 2011, I hope, I'll be transferred out of IVC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 23, 2009, 03:59:23 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 23, 2009, 01:13:28 PM

I need to start rearranging future plans today in terms of college. I'm gonna attend the IVC Transfer Fair to get the scoop on some out-of-state colleges. I'm hoping Northern Arizona would be there.  :noexpression: IMO I don't want to transfer to a California university. There are a million reasons why.

Edit: Northern Arizona was there!! Woot! I got excellent info, and I am willing to apply there in late 2010-beginning 2011. So by Fall 2011, I hope, I'll be transferred out of IVC.

That's awesome news!  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 23, 2009, 04:10:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

I have, but I haven't ate there, it's far out from me. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 23, 2009, 04:11:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

We have them around here. They're pretty good... unlimited fries with burgers. :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 23, 2009, 04:12:25 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 23, 2009, 04:10:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

I have, but I haven't ate there, it's far out from me. :no:

I've heard of it too, but haven't eaten there either. The only one that I know of in the Lansing area is out on the west side. That one had a serious murder case a couple years back, so I am not sure I want to eat there. My family doesn't eat out a lot anyways.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 23, 2009, 04:13:36 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 23, 2009, 04:11:16 PM

We have them around here. They're pretty good... unlimited fries with burgers. :clap:

Holy crap you have to be kidding me.  I was going to eat there today (they opened around here Monday) but found the prices to be excessive for a burger.  But unlimited fries?  Now it's justified.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:13:42 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 23, 2009, 04:11:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

We have them around here. They're pretty good... unlimited fries with burgers. :clap:

Wow that sounds tasty! What do you think is the best food there? I might go there tomorrow for dinner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 23, 2009, 04:48:14 PM

So everyone, big news.  I needed to find a creative way to ask my "prom date" to prom.  I emailed a local news station, and ask if i could do it during their promotional coffee break today at 11 AM.  Instead, I got an email back from an anchor, saying he wanted me to do it on his show!  So, tonight, I am asking my date to prom on the news at 630, and i am SOO excited for it.  lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 23, 2009, 05:05:51 PM

OMG! That's very original.  B) Since I'm not shy, I'd love it my date asked me on the news!!  :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 23, 2009, 05:45:55 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 23, 2009, 04:48:14 PM

So everyone, big news.  I needed to find a creative way to ask my "prom date" to prom.  I emailed a local news station, and ask if i could do it during their promotional coffee break today at 11 AM.  Instead, I got an email back from an anchor, saying he wanted me to do it on his show!  So, tonight, I am asking my date to prom on the news at 630, and i am SOO excited for it.  lol

I never went to prom, nor have been asked out to go to prom. I didn't care...even though I was going through a distance problem with my *now* EX-BF. :censored: .

But anyways, that would be sooooo sweet. I wish you lots of luck on that and hopefully she says yes! :D

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:13:42 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 23, 2009, 04:11:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

We have them around here. They're pretty good... unlimited fries with burgers. :clap:

Wow that sounds tasty! What do you think is the best food there? I might go there tomorrow for dinner.

I don't think there are those here in Duck Centro. I heard of them as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 23, 2009, 05:53:47 PM

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/funny-pictures-cat-has-tuna-shaped-stuffed-animal.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 23, 2009, 06:03:05 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 23, 2009, 05:53:47 PM

([url]http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/funny-pictures-cat-has-tuna-shaped-stuffed-animal.jpg[/url])

Awwww....kitty!!!!  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 23, 2009, 06:37:19 PM

They recently built a new Red Robbin about 5 miles from here. They have one at the Mall, which is only about 10 minutes away from the new one, but there are always cars there. I ate there once, but I didn't think much of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 23, 2009, 08:30:08 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

The burgers at Red Robin is so good. It is better than Fuddruckers and Shoney's, in my opinion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 23, 2009, 08:49:41 PM

Wow, I can't believe this, but ever since I've seen this guy (pictured below), he's always been wearing suspenders. :lol:

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6329/wftssd28220090423204506.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 23, 2009, 10:17:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2009, 04:05:58 PM

Has anyone heard of Red Robins? This is a new burger restaurant they opened in my area last week. How is the food there? (if anyone has been there)

They're pretty good. We've had one for at least 10-15 years but they opened a closer one about five years ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 23, 2009, 11:03:44 PM

Man, we're in for a roller coaster ride as far as temperatures go. We're under a Frost Advisory tonight, but 36 hours from now we'll be well into the 80's, even close to 90°!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 23, 2009, 11:10:37 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 23, 2009, 08:49:41 PM

Wow, I can't believe this, but ever since I've seen this guy (pictured below), he's always been wearing suspenders. :lol:

([url]http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6329/wftssd28220090423204506.jpg[/url])

My geometry teacher junior year wore suspenders ALL THE TIME. :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 24, 2009, 12:59:11 AM

this is my weatherstar3000 emulator.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_h1d0vyDk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_h1d0vyDk#)
thoughts??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 24, 2009, 02:40:03 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 24, 2009, 12:59:11 AM

this is my weatherstar3000 emulator.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_h1d0vyDk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_h1d0vyDk#[/url])
thoughts??

That WeatherSTAR 3000 emulation does not look like it at all. First of all, the colour in the backround is supposed to be blue. Not baby blue, not dark blue, not any other pigment of blue except regular blue. Also, the font is too big. Take it down a notch.

I had asked for a signature bar, and a key to the WeatherSCAN about a fortnight ago, and guess who e-mails me? Gary.
Thank you Gary, for trying to send me to the right person, but some people needs to come to my practice and see if they are actually listening to their id or just need a hearing aide.

Esse quam videri: Some words to live by, in the life of psychology, meaning "To be, rather than to seem to be".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 24, 2009, 06:19:41 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 23, 2009, 04:13:36 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 23, 2009, 04:11:16 PM

We have them around here. They're pretty good... unlimited fries with burgers. :clap:

Holy crap you have to be kidding me.  I was going to eat there today (they opened around here Monday) but found the prices to be excessive for a burger.  But unlimited fries?  Now it's justified.

I think the Ruby Tuesdays around here have unlimited fries too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2009, 06:56:34 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 24, 2009, 12:59:11 AM

this is my weatherstar3000 emulator.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_h1d0vyDk#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_h1d0vyDk#[/url])
thoughts??

Just some two cents, I believe this belongs in an emulator thread, not TFP. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2009, 03:08:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 24, 2009, 06:19:41 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 23, 2009, 04:13:36 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 23, 2009, 04:11:16 PM

We have them around here. They're pretty good... unlimited fries with burgers. :clap:

Holy crap you have to be kidding me.  I was going to eat there today (they opened around here Monday) but found the prices to be excessive for a burger.  But unlimited fries?  Now it's justified.

I think the Ruby Tuesdays around here have unlimited fries too.

Yuck, I hate Ruby Tuesday's..no flavour . Does Red R's have shakes, unlimited refills too?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2009, 09:26:55 PM

What the hell...

"Your account has been permanently disabled"

It won't me log into YT..I didn't get any copyright notices.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 24, 2009, 09:40:08 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2009, 09:26:55 PM

What the hell...

"Your account has been permanently disabled"

It won't me log into YT..I didn't get any copyright notices.

http://www.youtube.com/Localonthe8s Works for me.. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 24, 2009, 10:00:06 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 24, 2009, 09:40:08 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2009, 09:26:55 PM

What the hell...

"Your account has been permanently disabled"

It won't me log into YT..I didn't get any copyright notices.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/Localonthe8s[/url] Works for me.. :dunno:

It takes up to 7 days for the page to go down. I had some music videos that was copyrighted by the WMG and the UMG (Warner and Universal Music Groups, disrespectfully) and I got kicked off back in 2007.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 24, 2009, 10:26:04 PM

Quote from: rico on April 24, 2009, 10:00:06 PM

It takes up to 7 days for the page to go down.

No, it doesn't. :no:

BTW, he got logged back in again, so everything is fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2009, 10:33:36 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 24, 2009, 10:26:04 PM

Quote from: rico on April 24, 2009, 10:00:06 PM

It takes up to 7 days for the page to go down.

No, it doesn't. :no:

BTW, he got logged back in again, so everything is fine.

I logged into my account on Firefox and it was fine. Maybe they accidently banned the IP?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 24, 2009, 11:02:07 PM

Well, I'm glad your account didn't get removed; I'm listening to all the April playlist clips right now. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2009, 11:04:34 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 24, 2009, 11:02:07 PM

Well, I'm glad your account didn't get removed; I'm listening to all the April playlist clips right now. :D

haha you'd better be listening to the few Primetime clips I uploaded. :P


lol jk :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 25, 2009, 01:04:07 AM

So who wants the chirp sound TweetDeck makes? http://f.imagehost.org/download/0267/loud_tweet (http://f.imagehost.org/download/0267/loud_tweet)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 25, 2009, 01:22:37 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 25, 2009, 01:04:07 AM

So who wants the chirp sound TweetDeck makes? [url]http://f.imagehost.org/download/0267/loud_tweet[/url] ([url]http://f.imagehost.org/download/0267/loud_tweet[/url])

LOL Hello Tweetdeck :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 01:43:03 AM

I'm surprised that I"m still up. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 25, 2009, 02:02:32 AM

So I purchased the WinTV HVR 950Q for streaming usage, and I have no luck. :club:

Any help if I can stream with it would be much appreciated! :biggrin:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 01:43:03 AM

I'm surprised that I"m still up. :wacko:

Then go to bed, will ya? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2009, 10:04:22 AM

My allergies are so bad today. I want to rip my eyes out of their sockets. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 25, 2009, 10:55:39 AM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2009, 10:04:22 AM

My allergies are so bad today. I want to rip my eyes out of their sockets. :thumbdown:

It's that time of the year again. :( Hope you feel better, Gill. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 11:47:23 AM

The education system in our country is a complete disgrace. I am so angry with the way teachers now teach and present the material.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on April 25, 2009, 11:48:34 AM

Hello Tweetdeck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 25, 2009, 11:57:15 AM

Wow, all because I sent in a nice "Good day" Tweet (via Twitter :P) to TWCWeekends, they started following me. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 12:00:34 PM

I don't get the point of Twitter. You have to keep the messages short. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2009, 01:10:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 11:47:23 AM

The education system in our country is a complete disgrace. I am so angry with the way teachers now teach and present the material.

I'll agree with the first part of that statement.

Quote

I don't get the point of Twitter. You have to keep the messages short.

I think it's stupid and pointless. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 25, 2009, 02:01:28 PM

I hate waking up depressed. I feel like crap right now  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 25, 2009, 02:02:56 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 25, 2009, 02:01:28 PM

I hate waking up depressed. I feel like crap right now  :cry:

What's wrong? :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 05:30:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 25, 2009, 01:10:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 25, 2009, 11:47:23 AM

The education system in our country is a complete disgrace. I am so angry with the way teachers now teach and present the material.

I'll agree with the first part of that statement.

Quote

I don't get the point of Twitter. You have to keep the messages short.

I think it's stupid and pointless. :yes:

Exactly. Just another weird craze people have...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 25, 2009, 06:33:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 25, 2009, 02:02:56 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 25, 2009, 02:01:28 PM

I hate waking up depressed. I feel like crap right now  :cry:

What's wrong? :(

I had a dream last night that made me realize about some things about last week. Jesse, Springy and Billy were in it. I'm gonna write about it in my blog.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 25, 2009, 07:45:49 PM

I have to say, the internet looks weird with CSS and Javascript is disabled in the browser. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 26, 2009, 07:54:24 AM

Martin, I looked at Lamarr's video about the Twitter-ing...

Why do you have a WeatherSTAR XL and still using the Intellistar in Norfolk?

That stirs a big question in my mind.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 26, 2009, 09:46:32 AM

Yeah, not a fan of twitter.  Don't understand it much either, but somehow it got popular all of the sudden.  A LOT of public figures love to use it, for whatever reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 26, 2009, 09:50:56 AM

I don't see how Twitter all the sudden go so incredibly popular. I hear news stations talk about Twitter all the time now. How exactly did this happen?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 26, 2009, 09:53:43 AM

That's also like asking: How did MySpace and Facebook become popular? I just happens, It's weird, and I don't quite like it. The internet is getting quite insane.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 26, 2009, 11:58:34 AM

I've also noticed that more people are using more facebook than myspace imo. I have transitioned to Facebook for some reason because myspace was soooo boring.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 26, 2009, 12:04:40 PM

I lost interest in MySpace. Everyone else was using Facebook so I thought I would transition to it as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WIWeather on April 26, 2009, 03:51:31 PM

Ditto. Myspace is sooooo 2006. I started to get out of Myspace when I lost my password on my first account, and I got a new one, I was over myspace. I got a facebook account just because everyone else had one, as localonthe8s said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 26, 2009, 04:34:06 PM

I've been on MySpace since September 2005 (under a few accounts), and back then it was a huge hit. In late 2006 I got a Facebook profile. Back then hardly anyone I knew used it. As such, I never really utilized my Facebook profile much until early 2008 when it started getting popular. I got a Twitter account last September, a few months before that site went up the roof. Now I use Facebook several times daily, but only log onto MySpace 1-2 times a week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: thegrudge58 on April 26, 2009, 08:04:36 PM

So I'm having fun on TeamViewer now, and it seems to be fun to me (nothing surprising).

I also apologize if I shouldn't be posting other under accounts. It's remote-controlling desktops. ;)


~Zach

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 26, 2009, 08:06:40 PM

Yeah it was fun after all. :stupid:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 27, 2009, 12:40:25 AM

2003 and 2008 had a one night stand...
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2q2og2f.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 27, 2009, 12:53:14 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 27, 2009, 12:40:25 AM

2003 and 2008 had a one night stand...
([url]http://i41.tinypic.com/2q2og2f.jpg[/url])

And it's called "Surviving the Elements." <_<

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 27, 2009, 10:35:56 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 27, 2009, 12:40:25 AM

2003 and 2008 had a one night stand...
<snip>

Where'd you get that lower third from? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 27, 2009, 01:13:43 PM

I must tell you the truth for those of you who are suffering the heat in the East. I feel bad that you all have to crank up the A/C in April and suffer the 90's. (which it's very abnormal for this time of year). I'm here enjoying the high 70's-low 80's and the weather is perfect! I wish I could just take those temperatures back. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 27, 2009, 04:16:32 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 27, 2009, 01:13:43 PM

I must tell you the truth for those of you who are suffering the heat in the East. I feel bad that you all have to crank up the A/C in April and suffer the 90's. (which it's very abnormal for this time of year). I'm here enjoying the high 70's-low 80's and the weather is perfect! I wish I could just take those temperatures back. :(

Most of everyone in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest has been warmer than me, even Minneapolis hit 85° out of all places before me. I'm glad we haven't gotten anywhere above 85 that's warm enough for this time of year. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 27, 2009, 04:44:27 PM

This is a first, I'm under a Red Flag Warning until 6 PM Tonight

Quote from:  National Weather Service Louisville, KY

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING.

GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES... AND HIGH
TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 80S ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. IN
ADDITION FUEL MOISTURES ARE EXPECTED TO BE LOW. THE COMBINATION OF
THESE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MEET OR EXCEED CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER
THRESHOLDS THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL
CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 27, 2009, 04:45:58 PM

my area gets that all the time. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 27, 2009, 04:48:05 PM

I don't live near mountainous areas like I used to... so I don't get those warnings anymore. All I get are Heat warnings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 27, 2009, 04:53:19 PM

I get all of the above.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 27, 2009, 05:00:27 PM

Another, unexpected article about be. The guys from the Valley called the school Friday afternoon and said "have that Tomasino boy down there at 1, we're interviewing him and taking pictures." They nominated me for their "Hometown Hero" for community service. Go me! :P

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_622479.html (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_622479.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 27, 2009, 05:02:10 PM

This is interesting: I recently won some old music software (for Mac OS 7!) on eBay for only $8 shipped. The software company is known to be a real Nazi when it comes to copy protection. Anyways, it comes with the CD-ROM, and a Floppy Disk, the latter being the "Authorization Disk". So I installed it from the CD-ROM, and it then prompted me to insert the authorization disk. It came up with a message, saying that it has exceeded the number of times that it could be authorized. It then ejected the disk, and continued to load the software. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 27, 2009, 05:13:44 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 27, 2009, 05:00:27 PM

Another, unexpected article about be. The guys from the Valley called the school Friday afternoon and said "have that Tomasino boy down there at 1, we're interviewing him and taking pictures." They nominated me for their "Hometown Hero" for community service. Go me! :P

[url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_622479.html[/url] ([url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_622479.html[/url])

Congrats!  :thumbsup:  :clap:  :thrilled:  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 28, 2009, 06:40:21 AM

Wow, who ever puts ":-)" in their forecasts as a meteorologist. :wacko:

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1092/smiletammy.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 28, 2009, 07:47:29 AM

Why not?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 28, 2009, 07:49:50 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 28, 2009, 07:47:29 AM

Why not?

That's what I was thinking.
 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 28, 2009, 08:29:09 AM

Today, I'm going take the Math TAKS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 28, 2009, 08:46:30 AM

Quote from: Tyler on April 27, 2009, 05:00:27 PM

Another, unexpected article about be. The guys from the Valley called the school Friday afternoon and said "have that Tomasino boy down there at 1, we're interviewing him and taking pictures." They nominated me for their "Hometown Hero" for community service. Go me! :P

[url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_622479.html[/url] ([url]http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_622479.html[/url])

wow congrats Tyler :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2009, 12:29:19 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on April 28, 2009, 08:29:09 AM

Today, I'm going take the Math TAKS.

i'm so done with the TAKS...senior year is so freaking awesome...late starts all this week (12:20) B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2009, 02:54:06 PM

Wow, I have the funniest story to tell about what I heard on the radio this morning!
I was listening to the oldies station here (Oldies 92.1, now 92x classic hits), as the radio personality who stars on the show (Tim Baron) was conversing with the meteorologist they have a contract with from a local news station here. They were talking about The Weather Channel!  :rofl2:  :thrilled:

They talked about the fact that TWC has become all about ratings, and has too much long-form programming on. If you have some severe weather going on in your area, you would rather them talk about that instead of have ICHT, or some other long-form show playing. Jake Dunn (the metorologist) was saying that TWC is trying to scare their viewers, rather than give them important weather information. :club:
Jake also made the point that TWC has become more of a form of entertainment than a source of credible and important information.  :rofl2: :rofl2:  :happy:

When I heard Jake say that TWC was all about ratings, I tuned right in. I can't possibly agree more with that statement  :P , as TWC has put out too much programming and has changed how everything looks (Intellistar, icons that they think look realistic but really don't, etc). If the average viewer does not pop some popcorn and sit on the couch for a relaxing evening with TWC, why should TWC care about how little things (Intellistar, icons) look? Why did they feel those things needed to be changed in the first place? I don't blame them for broadcasting everything in [HD] to stay competitive, but they have become so consumed in that and very little if any of their old programming (including LF intros, show openers) has been used since early June 2008.

I don't remember everything as I was not paying attention to it all, and this is a much simplified version of what they said. I am used to not paying attention to the radio, but more along the lines of what else is on my mind. I sure wish I would have recorded it, but I can only record one thing at a time with my tuner, and I am always recording TWC.  :hmm:

Anyway, feel free to discuss, and I am sorry this was so long  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2009, 03:22:34 PM

My friend had to dissect a dog today.  :blink:
I know for sure that I will not sign up for Biology as dissecting does disgust me. I am better with Astronomy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2009, 04:22:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 03:22:34 PM

My friend had to dissect a dog today.  :blink:
I know for sure that I will not sign up for Biology as dissecting does disgust me. I am better with Astronomy.

Dogs??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 28, 2009, 04:33:55 PM

IMO, TWC needs to be just that: The Weather. I can remember a time where there was only ONE long-form programming show, and that was Atmospheres. Ratings for "The Weather" just seems ridiculous. It's there for one purpose, and one purpose only, to get the Weather.

Plus the whole Global Warming scare is nothing short of insanity.

TWC has certainly lost most, if not all focus, of what it once was, and what it should be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2009, 04:38:31 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 28, 2009, 04:33:55 PM

IMO, TWC needs to be just that: The Weather. I can remember a time where there was only ONE long-form programming show, and that was Atmospheres. Ratings for "The Weather" just seems ridiculous. It's there for one purpose, and one purpose only, to get the Weather.

Plus the whole Global Warming scare is nothing short of insanity.

TWC has certainly lost most, if not all focus, of what it once was, and what it should be.

I agree completely. And if it took several awful changes in the look of the Local Forecast, so be it. Anyway, I too can at least faintly remember the day when TWC was all about weather. I remember when the ads were playing for Storm Stories before it first premiered in January 2003, which is the first long form show I seem to remember on TWC. I miss the old days. The icons and look of the Local Forecast may be a major reason, but NOT the only reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2009, 06:06:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2009, 04:22:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 03:22:34 PM

My friend had to dissect a dog today.  :blink:
I know for sure that I will not sign up for Biology as dissecting does disgust me. I am better with Astronomy.

Dogs??

Yes, Molly. Dogs. Not cats, not frogs, not squids. Dogs.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 28, 2009, 06:17:59 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 06:06:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2009, 04:22:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 03:22:34 PM

My friend had to dissect a dog today.  :blink:
I know for sure that I will not sign up for Biology as dissecting does disgust me. I am better with Astronomy.

Dogs??

Yes, Molly. Dogs. Not cats, not frogs, not squids. Dogs.  :noexpression:

And exactly how big was this dog??? :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2009, 06:25:41 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 28, 2009, 06:17:59 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 06:06:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2009, 04:22:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 03:22:34 PM

My friend had to dissect a dog today.  :blink:
I know for sure that I will not sign up for Biology as dissecting does disgust me. I am better with Astronomy.

Dogs??

Yes, Molly. Dogs. Not cats, not frogs, not squids. Dogs.  :noexpression:

And exactly how big was this dog??? :blink: :blink: :blink:

It was a black small border collie according to my friend. I have no idea why her class would do that such a thing. My brain exploded when she actually did that. She took a pic of the dissection but I know for sure I will NOT see it or show it to you on here (verrrrrry graphic). She even thought it was "fun".  <_< :foolish: :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 28, 2009, 08:41:19 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 06:06:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2009, 04:22:04 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 28, 2009, 03:22:34 PM

My friend had to dissect a dog today.  :blink:
I know for sure that I will not sign up for Biology as dissecting does disgust me. I am better with Astronomy.

Dogs??

Yes, Molly. Dogs. Not cats, not frogs, not squids. Dogs.  :noexpression:

In College-level Advanced Biology, we had to dissect a pig. I will never eat another piece of pickled pigs feet a day in my life again.

I can't wait until 10:00a tomorrow!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 29, 2009, 12:27:05 AM

Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 is out....

Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.1b4) Gecko/20090423 Firefox/3.5b4 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) ID:20090423204732

I'm still :blink: ing at the .NET CLR, which is an IE thing...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 29, 2009, 12:54:47 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

I made up a club. it's called "For those who are so freakin tired of hearing the swine flu"! I am WAY annoyed than most of you guys are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 29, 2009, 01:13:07 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 29, 2009, 12:54:47 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

I made up a club. it's called "For those who are so freakin tired of hearing the swine flu"! I am WAY annoyed than most of you guys are.

Sign me up

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 29, 2009, 01:38:44 AM

They ran out of the vaccine here in Rensselaer Springs. I need one, so I am going down to Charlotte to get one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 29, 2009, 01:53:21 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 29, 2009, 01:13:07 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 29, 2009, 12:54:47 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

I made up a club. it's called "For those who are so freakin tired of hearing the swine flu"! I am WAY annoyed than most of you guys are.

Sign me up

I just created a facebook group on that.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 29, 2009, 06:27:16 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

They're overreacting it at school too when there aren't even any known cases of it here yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 29, 2009, 07:36:38 AM

Here's my opinion about the swine flu. 

The media is what is worrying most people, like always.  But, it's their job to do so (for lack of a batter word) (i know that sounds bad, but it is, basically).  I really don't think they are going over-the-top just yet.  But each time they report on it (at least the local news), I always hear something different, and they don't repeat the same thing, which is good.  It is a cause for concern though, as it is deadly.  The first US death has been reported.  A 2 year old in TX died. 

I am most definitely NOT getting tired of it, in fact, I think it is really interesting to follow.  I like learning about it, for some reason.  I really am not THAT concerned in getting it, but I am just being cautious, but not taking dramatic steps.  Definitely washing my hands more often, and basic stuff you should do.

Sorry to say, but you're going to end up with sleeping if you are already tired of hearing about swine flu, it's only the beginning. (:P-- lame joke). 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 29, 2009, 07:52:20 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 29, 2009, 01:13:07 AM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 29, 2009, 12:54:47 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

I made up a club. it's called "For those who are so freakin tired of hearing the swine flu"! I am WAY annoyed than most of you guys are.

Sign me up

Me too!  :biggrin:

Quote from: Mike M on April 29, 2009, 06:27:16 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 12:44:57 AM

I am so tired of hearing about the Swine Flu!
It has become such a big deal that TWC is now having a whole segment on it and an interview with Tom Skinner from the CDC?!?!?  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

They're overreacting it at school too when there aren't even any known cases of it here yet.

Apparently, there are two possible cases of it here in the Wolverine State, one in Livingston County, which is the county right next to Ingham County (mine), and there is another just west of Grand Rapids along the lakeshore in Ottawa County.

According to the Home Page of my school district:

Quote

Swine Flu Information

Swine influenza is a virus infection that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.  Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting.  Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Please be advised that no case of swine flu has been identified in the school district.  To date, the illness rate in the district is normal to below normal.



In an effort to be pro-active regarding information about the Swine Flu, Haslett school officials attended a meeting at the Ingham County Health Department on April 27.  The Health Department has requested that we assist them in tracking the flu illness and help prevent the possible spread of such illness.  We will be reporting our absences to the ICHD, as requested, on a daily basis. 

We have also reminded our staff and students to continue the following personal hygiene practices:  cover mouths when coughing and sneezing, wash hands often, use gel sanitizers and stay home if you exhibit any of the symptoms. 

We are in touch daily with the ICHD and will update the information on our web site as new information becomes available.

So, everyone is freaking out about it!  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 29, 2009, 01:47:18 PM

I believe there is some hype to the media.  My example, the media keep putting in headlines that a 22-month old boy is the first death IN the United States.  Although it doesn't state it, the headlines are worded as if you think the boy is from Texas, he is from Mexico, and was being treated in the United States.  There have been no deaths of US citizens yet.

I also believe this strain is not any worse than other flu strains, based on how many people die each year from the flu.  The main problem is that there is no defense against this strain if you have been vaccinated.  Rico, don't waste your time going to get vaccinated if you are only doing it for swine flu, it hasn't been developed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 29, 2009, 02:08:18 PM

Sorry for the double post but I wanted to add something.

I'm not trying to say that the boy being from Mexico is less significant, it's just as unfortunate either way.  So far, every case in the US has been mild.  This may be because IN GENERAL people in the United States live in a cleaner environment with better access to health care, which may lead to us having better immune systems.  We don't know this, but it is possible.  I'm not saying there won't be any deaths here, the epedemic may just not be as severe here as in Mexico.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 29, 2009, 02:14:55 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 29, 2009, 02:08:18 PM

Sorry for the double post but I wanted to add something.

I'm not trying to say that the boy being from Mexico is less significant, it's just as unfortunate either way.  So far, every case in the US has been mild.  This may be because IN GENERAL people in the United States live in a cleaner environment with better access to health care, which may lead to us having better immune systems.  We don't know this, but it is possible.  I'm not saying there won't be any deaths here, the epedemic may just not be as severe here as in Mexico.

That is actually true. This is one of those situations where it is difficult not to go either way. Most people are either completely panicked or completely pretentious, in that they are too cocky that they will not contract the virus.

Well, one of the probable cases in Michigan has been confirmed.......  :blink:
From Lansing's NBC Station, WILX:

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Michigan Confirms 1st Case of Swine Flu
LANSING - Officials with the State of Michigan Joint Information Center say a Livingston County woman does have swine flu. The Centers for Disease Control confirmed Michigan's first case of the swine flu Wednesday. No other cases have been confirmed at this time, although the state and the C.D.C. are testing samples from other patients described as "probable cases."

Livingston County health officials announced on Monday that the 34-year old Livingston County woman was a probable case. She had recently visited San Antonio Texas, where she had been in the vicinity of pigs at a petting farm.

Livingston County is the county right next to the one I live in, Ingham County
We are still waiting on another possible case in Ottawa county, along the lakeshore just west of Grand Rapids. There may be other cases as well, we are waiting to find out as test results take 24-48 hours to process.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 29, 2009, 03:34:40 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 29, 2009, 07:36:38 AM

The media

Ah yes, there lies one of the biggest problems with society.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2009, 03:39:22 PM

This is a rather unusual occurence.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 29, 2009, 03:43:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2009, 03:39:22 PM

This is a rather unusual occurence.  :blink:

I don't get it, what about it?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2009, 03:48:40 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 03:43:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2009, 03:39:22 PM

This is a rather unusual occurence.  :blink:

I don't get it, what about it?  :dunno:

You don't see 2 seperate by same usernames? It's not a big deal but an interesting tidbit to point out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 29, 2009, 03:57:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2009, 03:48:40 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 29, 2009, 03:43:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2009, 03:39:22 PM

This is a rather unusual occurence.  :blink:

I don't get it, what about it?  :dunno:

You don't see 2 seperate by same usernames? It's not a big deal but an interesting tidbit to point out.

Oh, now I see it! I took me a while to notice Shelley Bee on there twice lol  :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 29, 2009, 04:05:31 PM

If anyone is interested to know Mark Mancuso is now working for Accuweather.
http://www.accuweather.com/news-story.asp?article=10 (http://www.accuweather.com/news-story.asp?article=10)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 29, 2009, 06:11:04 PM

I'm officially no longer a TWC Fan, all because of NBC. After this Al-Steph deal, I think I can quit watching due to the following reasons:

• LOT8's is now a dance break...ugh
• Al Roker on TWC?! Does he LIKE being on The Soup?
• Steph in mornings? She seems like a morning person, but many people aren't.
• Mike and Steph are being split up :club:

TWC just isn't the same anymore. I'm probably going to get the Wake up with Al L3rds made, and that'll probably be my last art project. TWC doesn't deserve my time anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 29, 2009, 07:01:26 PM

Quote from: 7oa on April 29, 2009, 06:11:04 PM

I'm officially no longer a TWC Fan, all because of NBC. After this Al-Steph deal, I think I can quit watching due to the following reasons:

• LOT8's is now a dance break...ugh
• Al Roker on TWC?! Does he LIKE being on The Soup?
• Steph in mornings? She seems like a morning person, but many people aren't.
• Mike and Steph are being split up :club:

TWC just isn't the same anymore. I'm probably going to get the Wake up with Al L3rds made, and that'll probably be my last art project. TWC doesn't deserve my time anymore.

May I invite you to my Facebook group?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 29, 2009, 08:01:04 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 29, 2009, 04:05:31 PM

If anyone is interested to know Mark Mancuso is now working for Accuweather.
[url]http://www.accuweather.com/news-story.asp?article=10[/url] ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/news-story.asp?article=10[/url])

Good for him B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 29, 2009, 08:01:50 PM

I've always liked him. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 29, 2009, 08:52:49 PM

AccuWeather is better than The Weather Channel. The only reason I watch The Weather Channel is because I like that local forecast music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 29, 2009, 09:06:34 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 29, 2009, 08:52:49 PM

AccuWeather is better than The Weather Channel. The only reason I watch The Weather Channel is because I like that local forecast music.

You really think they are better :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 29, 2009, 09:09:15 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 29, 2009, 09:06:34 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 29, 2009, 08:52:49 PM

AccuWeather is better than The Weather Channel. The only reason I watch The Weather Channel is because I like that local forecast music.

You really think they are better :blink:

Yes, cuz you kill 3 birds with with one stone. Major local news, weather and traffic. You may not know this, but I do have to drive 2 hours every day to Charlotte, and the traffic on I-40 is murder.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on April 29, 2009, 10:19:51 PM

Quote from: 7oa on April 29, 2009, 06:11:04 PM

I'm officially no longer a TWC Fan, all because of NBC. After this Al-Steph deal, I think I can quit watching due to the following reasons:

• LOT8's is now a dance break...ugh
• Al Roker on TWC?! Does he LIKE being on The Soup?
• Steph in mornings? She seems like a morning person, but many people aren't.
• Mike and Steph are being split up :club:

TWC just isn't the same anymore. I'm probably going to get the Wake up with Al L3rds made, and that'll probably be my last art project. TWC doesn't deserve my time anymore.

I'm not a TWC Fan either thanks to that stupid blue bar of doom they has since September 2008. I pefer the old days of TWC (1982-2008). And I agree, TWC isn't the same anymore because of the blue bar of doom ruined my intest in TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 29, 2009, 11:05:50 PM

The Blue Bar of Doom used to be the no-background-what-so-ever bar of doom until they brought in the blue because of the use of the bar during Storm Session at the time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2009, 06:20:22 AM

Felix and Jonathan,
Please do not take any offense to this (as none is intended), but I think you two are overreacting to all of this. Sure, TWC has made practically HUNDREDS of changes that I most certainly do not agree with and do not like. Namely, the Intellistar background, the icons, A&B non-existant anymore, etc. But it seems a little far-fetched to quit your interest in TWC completely. I know I couldn't do it, since I have been watching TWC probably since I started grade school in '98, and I just have too much wrapped up in them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 30, 2009, 06:34:28 AM

Agreed, as much as I think TWC is going downhill, I don't think this would make me stop watching TWC. Who knows, maybe we'll end up liking the Al Roker show. I remember we were all complaining about how much we would hate Weekend View and A&B when those shows were in the works, but most of us ended up liking those. So, just give the Al Roker show a try for a few days. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 30, 2009, 08:03:13 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 06:20:22 AM

Felix and Jonathan,
Please do not take any offense to this (as none is intended), but I think you two are overreacting to all of this. Sure, TWC has made practically HUNDREDS of changes that I most certainly do not agree with and do not like. Namely, the Intellistar background, the icons, A&B non-existant anymore, etc. But it seems a little far-fetched to quit your interest in TWC completely. I know I couldn't do it, since I have been watching TWC probably since I started grade school in '98, and I just have too much wrapped up in them.

THANK YOU!!!!

It's ONE hour.  If you don't want to watch Al's show, then don't.  It's really that simple.  And that hour is in the early morning hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:03:42 PM

Wow, y'all. I am on lunch break and I am watching the news, and I found out that Lamarr held this guy at knife point because he evaded fare on the bus.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2009, 12:22:55 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:03:42 PM

Wow, y'all. I am on lunch break and I am watching the news, and I found out that Lamarr held this guy at knife point because he evaded fare on the bus.

:blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:24:44 PM

Do pray for him in his hour of need.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2009, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:24:44 PM

Do pray for him in his hour of need.

Really.... Pray for him for holding somebody up over a bus fare... Ok :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2009, 01:07:49 PM

So, I'm applying for a job at the IVC bookstore....let's hope that the NOW HIRING sign is true.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 30, 2009, 01:59:22 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:03:42 PM

Wow, y'all. I am on lunch break and I am watching the news, and I found out that Lamarr held this guy at knife point because he evaded fare on the bus.

Ok, yeah, I'm sure we all really believe this. Show some proof (legitimate news articles, TV reports, etc), and maybe we'll take you seriously. Until then, child boo!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 30, 2009, 02:47:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2009, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:24:44 PM

Do pray for him in his hour of need.

Really.... Pray for him for holding somebody up over a bus fare... Ok :whistling:

Police say he wasn't the one wanton bus fare. Lamarr paid his fare, saw someone come through the rear doors, and asked him to pay, and the man said "Hell no, F****t". What enticed him may have been that he called him a f***ot. He was doing a vigilante job to get him less on his express monthly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2009, 02:48:49 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 30, 2009, 01:59:22 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:03:42 PM

Wow, y'all. I am on lunch break and I am watching the news, and I found out that Lamarr held this guy at knife point because he evaded fare on the bus.

Ok, yeah, I'm sure we all really believe this. Show some proof (legitimate news articles, TV reports, etc), and maybe we'll take you seriously. Until then, child boo!

Agreed. Child Boo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 30, 2009, 02:52:25 PM

I thought you didn't like "child boo".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 30, 2009, 03:02:52 PM

Got a question for everyone,

If i was able to stream the Red Sox games online for everyone would i need to get expressed written consent from the Red Sox or NESN before i am allowed to do it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2009, 03:06:43 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on April 30, 2009, 03:02:52 PM

Got a question for everyone,

If i was able to stream the Red Sox games online for everyone would i need to get expressed written consent from the Red Sox or NESN before i am allowed to do it?

You should but their answer would be a definite no. Just do it without asking, streaming TWC is probably illegal too but no one cares anyways.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2009, 03:09:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 30, 2009, 01:59:22 PM

Until then, child boo!

I lawled at that. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2009, 04:02:09 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 02:47:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2009, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:24:44 PM

Do pray for him in his hour of need.

Really.... Pray for him for holding somebody up over a bus fare... Ok :whistling:

Police say he wasn't the one wanton bus fare. Lamarr paid his fare, saw someone come through the rear doors, and asked him to pay, and the man said "Hell no, F****t". What enticed him may have been that he called him a f***ot. He was doing a vigilante job to get him less on his express monthly.

Alright, really? This is the first time I am interacting with you, and the last. NONE of the informaton you provide is credible. First you said you had the XL, now you say you have Intellistar with AT&T U-Verse, which does not have any STAR units at its headends? You make up bizzarre stories and provide even more bizzarre information. You clearly do not belong here since you only stir up problems and say things to get peoples' attention and thus, get them to react.
Nothing you say ever makes sense, and the information in your signature makes about as much sense as snow in July. And why do you make fun of Weatherscan XL?

Quote

* Respect shall not be given until it comes my way first.

Kind of difficult here.......

Quote

*Also, If you are going to party like it's 1999, you need to come to my practise. It is 2009.

My response: What do you mean by that "Rico"?

Quote

*I am strongly against allowing someone under the age of 21 to administrate a forum.

Why does it matter? Gary, Stephen, and whoever else administrates the forums here (I do not remember who all it is) seem to do a fine job to me.

Quote

*My birthname is Rico Jose Winchester. Maldonado is my maiden name. All thanks to getting nupt'd in St. Pierre and Miquelon.

What?

I have had plenty enough of this. These forums would be much more enjoyable if you would just make more sense and stop getting reactions out of people. I have tried to stay out of this whole mess, but you are making it incredibly difficult. I will say nothing further on the issue and this is the last time I am talking to you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2009, 04:09:32 PM

Uh oh.... :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2009, 04:12:20 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 30, 2009, 04:09:32 PM

Uh oh.... :blink:

I sincerely apologize ahead of time if I started a major argument there, but I could only hold that in for so long. I will not interact with that user anymore, so the argument will no longer involve me.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2009, 04:19:19 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:12:20 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 30, 2009, 04:09:32 PM

Uh oh.... :blink:

I sincerely apologize ahead of time if I started a major argument there, but I could only hold that in for so long. I will not interact with that user anymore, so the argument will no longer involve me.  :noexpression:

It's okay, Aaron, I know it's good to stand up for yourself and spill your feelings against...ugh...that person. I do decide to stay quiet. Nonetheless, if this goes too far, then I'm out.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on April 30, 2009, 04:33:44 PM

Quick question.

Socool375, do you see we now have a member with the name socool775?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2009, 04:37:50 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 30, 2009, 04:33:44 PM

Quick question.

Socool375, do you see we now have a member with the name socool775?

Yes, that is also me. I was originally socool375 on everything. That all changed when that account of mine was supended on youtube back in mid-February. I opened my socool775 accounton TWCT in case I ever decided to switch over to that (my new username).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 30, 2009, 04:40:25 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:37:50 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 30, 2009, 04:33:44 PM

Quick question.

Socool375, do you see we now have a member with the name socool775?

Yes, that is also me. I was originally socool375 on everything. That all changed when that account of mine was supended on youtube back in mid-February. I opened my socool775 accounton TWCT in case I ever decided to switch over to that (my new username).

you're allowed to change your username here (well display name), aren't you?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2009, 04:41:15 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 30, 2009, 04:40:25 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:37:50 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 30, 2009, 04:33:44 PM

Quick question.

Socool375, do you see we now have a member with the name socool775?

Yes, that is also me. I was originally socool375 on everything. That all changed when that account of mine was supended on youtube back in mid-February. I opened my socool775 accounton TWCT in case I ever decided to switch over to that (my new username).

you're allowed to change your username here, aren't you?  :dunno:

I didn't think so, am I?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 30, 2009, 04:42:41 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:41:15 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 30, 2009, 04:40:25 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:37:50 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 30, 2009, 04:33:44 PM

Quick question.

Socool375, do you see we now have a member with the name socool775?

Yes, that is also me. I was originally socool375 on everything. That all changed when that account of mine was supended on youtube back in mid-February. I opened my socool775 accounton TWCT in case I ever decided to switch over to that (my new username).

you're allowed to change your username here, aren't you?  :dunno:

I didn't think so, am I?

yup. just go to your profile > modify profile > account settings > name

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2009, 05:28:03 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 30, 2009, 04:42:41 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:41:15 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on April 30, 2009, 04:40:25 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:37:50 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on April 30, 2009, 04:33:44 PM

Quick question.

Socool375, do you see we now have a member with the name socool775?

Yes, that is also me. I was originally socool375 on everything. That all changed when that account of mine was supended on youtube back in mid-February. I opened my socool775 accounton TWCT in case I ever decided to switch over to that (my new username).

you're allowed to change your username here, aren't you?  :dunno:

I didn't think so, am I?

yup. just go to your profile > modify profile > account settings > name

One more thing...after you change your username, you can't change it again until three months has passed. (Sorry I sound like the admin, but I do agree by this rule).
Speaking of display name, I'm going back to my original name *Anistorm* 2morrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2009, 06:36:36 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:12:20 PM

Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 30, 2009, 04:09:32 PM

Uh oh.... :blink:

I sincerely apologize ahead of time if I started a major argument there, but I could only hold that in for so long. I will not interact with that user anymore, so the argument will no longer involve me.  :noexpression:

I didn't see any problems with your posts. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2009, 07:48:52 PM

I hope allergy season ends soon. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2009, 08:09:27 PM

Quote from: Gil on April 30, 2009, 07:48:52 PM

I hope allergy season ends soon. :(

I feel your pain :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 30, 2009, 08:34:35 PM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 04:02:09 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 02:47:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2009, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: Rico on April 30, 2009, 12:24:44 PM

Do pray for him in his hour of need.

Really.... Pray for him for holding somebody up over a bus fare... Ok :whistling:

Police say he wasn't the one wanton bus fare. Lamarr paid his fare, saw someone come through the rear doors, and asked him to pay, and the man said "Hell no, F****t". What enticed him may have been that he called him a f***ot. He was doing a vigilante job to get him less on his express monthly.

Alright, really? This is the first time I am interacting with you, and the last. NONE of the informaton you provide is credible. First you said you had the XL, now you say you have Intellistar with AT&T U-Verse, which does not have any STAR units at its headends? You make up bizzarre stories and provide even more bizzarre information. You clearly do not belong here since you only stir up problems and say things to get peoples' attention and thus, get them to react.
Nothing you say ever makes sense, and the information in your signature makes about as much sense as snow in July. And why do you make fun of Weatherscan XL?

Quote

* Respect shall not be given until it comes my way first.

Kind of difficult here.......

Quote

*Also, If you are going to party like it's 1999, you need to come to my practise. It is 2009.

My response: What do you mean by that "Rico"?

Quote

*I am strongly against allowing someone under the age of 21 to administrate a forum.

Why does it matter? Gary, Stephen, and whoever else administrates the forums here (I do not remember who all it is) seem to do a fine job to me.

Quote

*My birthname is Rico Jose Winchester. Maldonado is my maiden name. All thanks to getting nupt'd in St. Pierre and Miquelon.

What?

I have had plenty enough of this. These forums would be much more enjoyable if you would just make more sense and stop getting reactions out of people. I have tried to stay out of this whole mess, but you are making it incredibly difficult. I will say nothing further on the issue and this is the last time I am talking to you.

Right. I am telling you this real talk.

Forget what you heard about AT&T U-verse. They have interactive local forecasts for Charlotte that resembles Intellistar. If you have an issue with that, call AT&T in your area. That was a last ditch effort from Charter Communications.

I make perfect sense. Some people, and some administrators are so nit-picky, that they think all I say is a lie.
The reason on why I would make fun, which isn't fun making, about the WeatherSCAN, is because... A) I don't have nor need one. b) My firewall won't allow me on TWCToday good as it is. I don't trust anything from anyone under the age of 21. I don't even trust Google Chrome. C) Because I saw how Martin makes stingy comments to Lamarr on Taiganet. Talking about "I will make sure you NEVER get ahold of this program, and it is highly secured to deter you people from this program." You people? He's black and English, I am black, and Puerto Rican. We have more in common than that.

If you are going to party like it's 1999, don't give me the short end of the stick doing so, because a snitch signature doesn't provision a 10% warning, and a PM about getting the 10% warning discontinued doesn't constitute inappropriate behaviour, nor a 50% warning.

Lamarr would have bought this forum out, and would have made this forum a whole lot healthier than the pair of you. This is constructive criticism. Not slander or any of that rubbish.

My name is Rico Jose Maldonado-Winchester. What else do you want?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 30, 2009, 09:32:12 PM

Quote

Right. I am telling you this real talk.

Forget what you heard about AT&T U-verse. They have interactive local forecasts for Charlotte that resembles Intellistar. If you have an issue with that, call AT&T in your area. That was a last ditch effort from Charter Communications.

I make perfect sense. Some people, and some administrators are so nit-picky, that they think all I say is a lie.
The reason on why I would make fun, which isn't fun making, about the WeatherSCAN, is because... A) I don't have nor need one. b) My firewall won't allow me on TWCToday good as it is. I don't trust anything from anyone under the age of 21. I don't even trust Google Chrome. C) Because I saw how Martin makes stingy comments to Lamarr on Taiganet. Talking about "I will make sure you NEVER get ahold of this program, and it is highly secured to deter you people from this program." You people? He's black and English, I am black, and Puerto Rican. We have more in common than that.

If you are going to party like it's 1999, don't give me the short end of the stick doing so, because a snitch signature doesn't provision a 10% warning, and a PM about getting the 10% warning discontinued doesn't constitute inappropriate behaviour, nor a 50% warning.

Lamarr would have bought this forum out, and would have made this forum a whole lot healthier than the pair of you. This is constructive criticism. Not slander or any of that rubbish.

My name is Rico Jose Maldonado-Winchester. What else do you want?

i have never came across such a post at taiganet, please do post a link to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 30, 2009, 09:51:34 PM

I don't mean to sound like Martin, Gary, Stephen, or Kyle here, but Rico:

• There is no XL in Roan Mountain, TN. :rolleyes:
• You took over the Charlotte, NC Thread as if you were Lamarr <_<
• You've moved three times in 2 weeks :wacko:
• U-Verse doesn't have STARs. Even the infamous Roland Ortega knew that. :rolleyes:

And I must agree with Al, I have never seen posts by Martin towards Lamarr like that. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2009, 10:00:44 PM

Lets settle this once and for all....

I made a post at Taiganet stating I would never give access to the emulator to someone like Lamarr. I was never referring to race but ignorant people who overreact to everything. Never once did I refer to race.

As for you... I have seen what has happened and when the forum itself states

Quote

Members possibly in the same range:   Lamarr

It raises eyebrows.

I have given you warning as I felt necessary. The reasons are clearly stated. They are meant to give you a heads up to be more careful when posting. I have been requested by a lot of people to ban you but I have decided to let your actions decide if you remain here. Follow the rules and make appropriate posts and your warning will decrease and I wont have any problems.

There end of discussion...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 30, 2009, 10:09:58 PM

Here we go with the rico stuff again
My Responce:

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on April 30, 2009, 10:25:19 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2009, 10:00:44 PM

Lets settle this once and for all....

I made a post at Taiganet stating I would never give access to the emulator to someone like Lamarr. I was never referring to race but ignorant people who overreact to everything. Never once did I refer to race.

As for you... I have seen what has happened and when the forum itself states

Quote

Members possibly in the same range:   Lamarr

It raises eyebrows.

I have given you warning as I felt necessary. The reasons are clearly stated. They are meant to give you a heads up to be more careful when posting. I have been requested by a lot of people to ban you but I have decided to let your actions decide if you remain here. Follow the rules and make appropriate posts and your warning will decrease and I wont have any problems.

There end of discussion...

What's wrong with that?

Quote from: TWCZach on April 30, 2009, 09:51:34 PM

I don't mean to sound like Martin, Gary, Stephen, or Kyle here, but Rico:

• There is no XL in Roan Mountain, TN. :rolleyes:
• You took over the Charlotte, NC Thread as if you were Lamarr <_<
• You've moved three times in 2 weeks :wacko:
• U-Verse doesn't have STARs. Even the infamous Roland Ortega knew that. :rolleyes:

And I must agree with Al, I have never seen posts by Martin towards Lamarr like that. :yes:

And you? Do you know I don't have Comcast like every one else in Carter County? I have Boone's Charter. Since I live in Charlotte's DMA, I took over the thread.
I moved from Crofton in Early March, From Roan Mountain in Late March, and I have been in RS for 1 month now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 30, 2009, 10:34:28 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on April 30, 2009, 09:51:34 PM

• U-Verse doesn't have STARs. Even the infamous Roland Ortega knew that. :rolleyes:

Just to make sure everyone knows (hopefully this will clarify some things), U-verse obviously does NOT have a STAR. ;) HOWEVER, they DO have an interactive weather feature that you can use to find out your local weather, but it IS NOT related to TWC. :thumbsup:

And this information should be 100% reliable since I have U-Verse myself. ;) There we go. End of story. :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 08:22:19 AM

Well, record precip this month!  :blink:

Quote

Record April Precipitation

If your sump pump has been running alot more this spring compared to the past it is no surprise. In Lansing during April 6.49'' of precipitation was recorded at the airport. Most of that fell as rain, but some of that number is made up from snowfall.
In a normal April Lansing receives 3.09'' of precipitation. April of 2009 6.49'' of precipitation was recorded. The old record was 6.40'' set way back in 1880.

I know, this is probably not the right topic for this, but here goes:
Also, Falsepoint has reported 7.6" for downtown Lansing. NO WAY there is an inch difference over 5-10 miles, not this month. We have not had many scattered thunderstorms. And another thing, Falsepoint is saying May Precip: 7.6". Anything wrong with that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 11:27:33 AM

Today is my cat Serafina's 3rd Birthday today!!!!!!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 01, 2009, 11:31:56 AM

May 1, huh? May is one of my favorite months.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 01, 2009, 11:40:48 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 11:27:33 AM

Today is my cat Serafina's 3rd Birthday today!!!!!!  :dance:

Happy birthday Serafina!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 01, 2009, 03:43:57 PM

Does anyone ever get any of those "before and after" ads of people's teeth? Not only it's annoying, but it's gross. Who would want to see that? :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 01, 2009, 03:48:37 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 01, 2009, 03:43:57 PM

Does anyone ever get any of those "before and after" ads of people's teeth? Not only it's annoying, but it's gross. Who would want to see that? :sick:

yes i see them alot Dr.Hart's reniers here in massachusetts

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 01, 2009, 03:57:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 11:27:33 AM

Today is my cat Serafina's 3rd Birthday today!!!!!!  :dance:

It's also my cat's 9-month birthday, which to most people is when they don't consider their cats as "kittens" anymore as they're almost fully grown.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 04:05:30 PM

The pic of Serafina and her new present will come soon but first I want to share something pretty weird.

Heard of 14 oz coke bottles????  :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 04:44:03 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 01, 2009, 03:57:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 11:27:33 AM

Today is my cat Serafina's 3rd Birthday today!!!!!!  :dance:

It's also my cat's 9-month birthday, which to most people is when they don't consider their cats as "kittens" anymore as they're almost fully grown.

I thought it was a year when a cat technically reaches adult age. As my English teacher says, "Anyhoodle", my cats were born some time in March 2007 so they turned two some time a month and a half ago.

Quote from: Mike M on May 01, 2009, 03:43:57 PM

Does anyone ever get any of those "before and after" ads of people's teeth? Not only it's annoying, but it's gross. Who would want to see that? :sick:

Yeah, I am never one for those ads since a store bought whitening kit works fine for me  :thumbsup:
Dr. Scott Stone advertises on some of the local channels here in the Lansing area, including the NBC station here, WILX.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 04:45:31 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 04:05:30 PM

The pic of Serafina and her new present will come soon but first I want to share something pretty weird.

Heard of 14 oz coke bottles????  :blink: :blink: :blink:

No, actually I don't think I have. I know of the 20 oz, and an 8 ounce (I think that was what it was) back in the olden daze (like, before TWC's time if you can believe that :bleh: ).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 05:03:10 PM

Congrats to Billy on EXACTLY 4500 posts!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 05:07:01 PM

Yay! We got a big thunderstorm right now! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 05:08:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 05:07:01 PM

Yay! We got a big thunderstorm right now! :D

Enjoying it I presume?  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 01, 2009, 06:07:43 PM

I have no school for 2 weeks due to the school distruct shut down all the schools here. I go back to school on May 18.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 06:59:49 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 01, 2009, 06:07:43 PM

I have no school for 2 weeks due to the school distruct shut down all the schools here. I go back to school on May 18.

Is school extended into the summer?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 01, 2009, 07:08:30 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 01, 2009, 06:59:49 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 01, 2009, 06:07:43 PM

I have no school for 2 weeks due to the school distruct shut down all the schools here. I go back to school on May 18.

Is school extended into the summer?

No. I hope not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 01, 2009, 07:13:24 PM

Gotta make up the time somehow...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 07:28:13 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 01, 2009, 05:08:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 05:07:01 PM

Yay! We got a big thunderstorm right now! :D

Enjoying it I presume?  :bleh:

Yes, but it was very brief.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2009, 08:19:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 01, 2009, 07:13:24 PM

Gotta make up the time somehow...

Not necessarily. You can foresee winter or other inclement weather. You can't foresee a breakout of disease.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2009, 09:32:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 07:28:13 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 01, 2009, 05:08:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 05:07:01 PM

Yay! We got a big thunderstorm right now! :D

Enjoying it I presume?  :bleh:

Yes, but it was very brief.  <_<

Yeah, that happens to me all the time lol  :rofl2: <_<

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2009, 08:19:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 01, 2009, 07:13:24 PM

Gotta make up the time somehow...

Not necessarily. You can foresee winter or other inclement weather. You can't foresee a breakout of disease.

True. Where I go in Haslett, they extended each hour of the day, adding 6 minutes on to each school day. Last year, the middle school got 3 days off of school due to vandalism (yes, the 17 and 18 year old high school dropouts were caught), and they didn't have to make any time up. Not fair to those of us 945 students in the High School  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 01, 2009, 09:34:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 07:28:13 PM

Yes, but it was very brief.  <_<

Thats what she said....

TGIF everyone!!!! I am so happy its Friday :worship: :dance: Finally I can get some rest and relax!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 01, 2009, 09:38:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2009, 08:19:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 01, 2009, 07:13:24 PM

Gotta make up the time somehow...

Not necessarily. You can foresee winter or other inclement weather. You can't foresee a breakout of disease.

gary is right.  :yes: area schools around here will not have to make up the closed days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 09:49:45 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 01, 2009, 09:34:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 07:28:13 PM

Yes, but it was very brief.  <_<

Thats what she said....

TGIF everyone!!!! I am so happy its Friday :worship: :dance: Finally I can get some rest and relax!!!

Huh? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 09:54:04 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 01, 2009, 09:34:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 07:28:13 PM

Yes, but it was very brief.  <_<

Thats what she said....

TGIF everyone!!!! I am so happy its Friday :worship: :dance: Finally I can get some rest and relax!!!

*Anistorm throws an apple at Martin for not showing the Fraterday spirit.*
 :thumbdown: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 01, 2009, 10:05:04 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 09:49:45 PM

Huh? :unsure:

My lame attempt at a joke :P

Quote from: Anistorm on May 01, 2009, 09:54:04 PM

*Anistorm throws an apple at Martin for not showing the Fraterday spirit.*
 :thumbdown: :rofl2:

Fine.. just for you Ana... Happy Fraterday everyone  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2009, 10:10:35 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 01, 2009, 09:38:14 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 01, 2009, 08:19:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 01, 2009, 07:13:24 PM

Gotta make up the time somehow...

Not necessarily. You can foresee winter or other inclement weather. You can't foresee a breakout of disease.

gary is right.  :yes: area schools around here will not have to make up the closed days.

schools here don't get made up days regarding the situation. I honestly don't know why..when there's 2 or 3 days when school is cancelled they don't make them up. It wasn't like that when I was in NY.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 01, 2009, 10:15:44 PM

Anyone remember the old WWF :P

http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x2ffqf (http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x2ffqf)

Those were the days  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 02, 2009, 10:57:31 AM

Quote from: socool375 on April 30, 2009, 06:20:22 AM

Felix and Jonathan,
Please do not take any offense to this (as none is intended), but I think you two are overreacting to all of this. Sure, TWC has made practically HUNDREDS of changes that I most certainly do not agree with and do not like. Namely, the Intellistar background, the icons, A&B non-existant anymore, etc. But it seems a little far-fetched to quit your interest in TWC completely. I know I couldn't do it, since I have been watching TWC probably since I started grade school in '98, and I just have too much wrapped up in them.

Sorry about the late reply, but I won't stop watching TWC...I just won't enjoy it anymore. And I hate Al Roker.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 02, 2009, 11:08:39 AM

I dont think I could ever stop watching TWC. I can complain though :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 02, 2009, 11:10:01 AM

I got 50 full-color flyers for $13.37! :dance: I think that's good, is it not?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 02, 2009, 12:30:52 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 01, 2009, 06:07:43 PM

I have no school for 2 weeks due to the school distruct shut down all the schools here. I go back to school on May 18.

Why, what happened?

Quote from: Martin on May 02, 2009, 11:08:39 AM

I dont think I could ever stop watching TWC. I can complain though :bleh:

Same, I'll always still be watching at least the LOT8's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 02, 2009, 12:38:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 02, 2009, 12:30:52 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 01, 2009, 06:07:43 PM

I have no school for 2 weeks due to the school distruct shut down all the schools here. I go back to school on May 18.

Why, what happened?

Don't you read my post? They shut all the school down for 2 weeks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 02, 2009, 12:41:38 PM

I know that, but I was asking why they shut them down. Budget problems, I'm assuming?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 02, 2009, 12:43:06 PM

Based on his location (TX)..it's probably swine 2009 H1N1 flu.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 02, 2009, 01:21:24 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 02, 2009, 12:43:06 PM

Based on his location (TX)..it's probably swine 2009 H1N1 flu.

Oh NOW they changed the name to H1N1 flu? <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 02, 2009, 01:31:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 02, 2009, 12:41:38 PM

I know that, but I was asking why they shut them down. Budget problems, I'm assuming?

...mike; you've been following up on the H1N1 Flu...right?

simply put - his district was shut down by the outbreak.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on May 02, 2009, 06:17:34 PM

When I went to school, the techers didn't even let me in the classrooms or anything because I sneezed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 02, 2009, 06:37:04 PM

Ugh. I have to go down south (mexico) today and I am scared.  :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 02, 2009, 06:42:19 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 02, 2009, 06:37:04 PM

Ugh. I have to go down south (mexico) today and I am scared.  :fire:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! No piggy flu for Ana!

*Jonathan hands Ana gloves (non-latex in case of allergies), Germ-X, and a ton of masks*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 02, 2009, 06:48:06 PM

Quote from: 7oa on May 02, 2009, 06:42:19 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 02, 2009, 06:37:04 PM

Ugh. I have to go down south (mexico) today and I am scared.  :fire:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! No piggy flu for Ana!

*Jonathan hands Ana gloves (non-latex in case of allergies), Germ-X, and a ton of masks*

I could really use a chill pill too. and I am just scared and afraid...I do have hand sanitizer...and I am hoping for someone to give away some masks when we cross the border.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2009, 07:11:00 PM

You can get masks at Walgreens or CVS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on May 02, 2009, 07:12:49 PM

Or at the hospital.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 02, 2009, 08:08:19 PM

Quote from: Rico on May 02, 2009, 07:12:49 PM

Or at the hospital.

Child boo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 02, 2009, 08:23:33 PM

anyone wondering how behind the scenes looks during local weather?

Here you go  B)
 (http://wn.whdh.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3716832&at1=Weather&h1=7Weather Forecast (0600))

and did anyone hear about the practice bubble in dallas collapsed?

http://news.aol.com/article/roof-collapses-at-cowboys-practice/459897?icid=main (http://news.aol.com/article/roof-collapses-at-cowboys-practice/459897?icid=main)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2009, 10:26:12 PM

I took one of those fun online quizzes and according to the results, my death will occur on or around April 4th, 2076. That's longer than I thought but makes sense in a way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 02:38:06 AM

I'm back and I have my fingers crossed that hopefully I won't get sick. I still have that headache tho. I think I am going back 2morrow.  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 03, 2009, 07:59:09 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 02, 2009, 08:08:19 PM

Quote from: Rico on May 02, 2009, 07:12:49 PM

Or at the hospital.

Child boo.

Enough of that joke already. <_< It's not funny at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on May 03, 2009, 10:21:33 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 02, 2009, 08:08:19 PM

Quote from: Rico on May 02, 2009, 07:12:49 PM

Or at the hospital.

Child boo.

I don't know what you are child boo-ing, when you are just a child your own self. You can get face masks from the Nurses station, just by asking them "Do you know where I can get some face masks?" If you say it nice enough, they will give you some.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Oh my! well, I do wish you luck on that!!! I have my 3rd math midterm this tuesday and I am cramming big time!!! Good luck!!!!  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 03, 2009, 01:49:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Oh my! well, I do wish you luck on that!!! I have my 3rd math midterm this tuesday and I am cramming big time!!! Good luck!!!!  :thrilled:

What math are you taking? Calc III? Linear Algebra? Diff EQ?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:59:26 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:49:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Oh my! well, I do wish you luck on that!!! I have my 3rd math midterm this tuesday and I am cramming big time!!! Good luck!!!!  :thrilled:

What math are you taking? Calc III? Linear Algebra? Diff EQ?

 :blink: :blink: :blink:
woooooooooooo I'm barely on my first year in comm. college and I am taking a refresher math class (basic, that is). In the summer I take Algebra with emphasis in graphing, then in the Fall Algebra 2, Winter: Trigonometry, Next Spring: Pre-calculus, and Next summer: Calculus 1. I am very bad at math but I am getting better thanks to the class I am taking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 03, 2009, 02:03:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:59:26 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:49:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Oh my! well, I do wish you luck on that!!! I have my 3rd math midterm this tuesday and I am cramming big time!!! Good luck!!!!  :thrilled:

What math are you taking? Calc III? Linear Algebra? Diff EQ?

 :blink: :blink: :blink:
woooooooooooo I'm barely on my first year in comm. college and I am taking a refresher math class (basic, that is). In the summer I take Algebra with emphasis in graphing, then in the Fall Algebra 2, Winter: Trigonometry, Next Spring: Pre-calculus, and Next summer: Calculus 1. I am very bad at math but I am getting better thanks to the class I am taking.

Oh thats very good because there are some math profs at CC who just are too easy or lazy. At any rate... What's your major? What field are you planning to go into?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on May 03, 2009, 02:14:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2009, 10:26:12 PM

I took one of those fun online quizzes and according to the results, my death will occur on or around April 4th, 2076. That's longer than I thought but makes sense in a way.

That sounds fun! What website is that on? Btw, that is 2 days after my birthday!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 03:19:12 PM

Guys...I'm going back to Swine-Flu Land...I need the mask and the hand sanitizer now.  <_<

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 02:03:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:59:26 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:49:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Oh my! well, I do wish you luck on that!!! I have my 3rd math midterm this tuesday and I am cramming big time!!! Good luck!!!!  :thrilled:

What math are you taking? Calc III? Linear Algebra? Diff EQ?

 :blink: :blink: :blink:
woooooooooooo I'm barely on my first year in comm. college and I am taking a refresher math class (basic, that is). In the summer I take Algebra with emphasis in graphing, then in the Fall Algebra 2, Winter: Trigonometry, Next Spring: Pre-calculus, and Next summer: Calculus 1. I am very bad at math but I am getting better thanks to the class I am taking.

Oh thats very good because there are some math profs at CC who just are too easy or lazy. At any rate... What's your major? What field are you planning to go into?

My math professor is too fast! That's all I gotta say.
I want to get into both Journalism and Meteorology. I want to work on Journalism first then meteorology. I am currently working on my transfer work to transfer to a university hopefully somewhere out of state or maybe up north of California where the weather is much better than here. I may do one major at at time or I could make Meteorology my major or Journalism my minor. Also, I have until the end of the year to decide which college I'm gonna be transferring. My first choice: Northern Arizona University.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 03, 2009, 05:14:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 03:19:12 PM

Guys...I'm going back to Swine-Flu Land...I need the mask and the hand sanitizer now.  <_<

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 02:03:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:59:26 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:49:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 03, 2009, 01:46:07 PM

Im so nervous about getting the results of the physics (Magnetism) exam I took on Thursday. Please pray for me that I pass this class. Thanks :)

Oh my! well, I do wish you luck on that!!! I have my 3rd math midterm this tuesday and I am cramming big time!!! Good luck!!!!  :thrilled:

What math are you taking? Calc III? Linear Algebra? Diff EQ?

 :blink: :blink: :blink:
woooooooooooo I'm barely on my first year in comm. college and I am taking a refresher math class (basic, that is). In the summer I take Algebra with emphasis in graphing, then in the Fall Algebra 2, Winter: Trigonometry, Next Spring: Pre-calculus, and Next summer: Calculus 1. I am very bad at math but I am getting better thanks to the class I am taking.

Oh thats very good because there are some math profs at CC who just are too easy or lazy. At any rate... What's your major? What field are you planning to go into?

My math professor is too fast! That's all I gotta say.
I want to get into both Journalism and Meteorology. I want to work on Journalism first then meteorology. I am currently working on my transfer work to transfer to a university hopefully somewhere out of state or maybe up north of California where the weather is much better than here. I may do one major at at time or I could make Meteorology my major or Journalism my minor. Also, I have until the end of the year to decide which college I'm gonna be transferring. My first choice: Northern Arizona University.

Good Luck with that. As for the meteorology be prepared to take plenty of Physics and Math classes but its all worth it because you will need it for upper division meteorology.

OMG...I had a 10th grade teacher who said this..."I dont meteorology is good field because there's not a lot of meteors that crash on Earth!" What an idiot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:36:21 PM

LOL that teacher has been sadly mistaken then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 03, 2009, 05:44:23 PM

Wow, that's unbelievable! :no:  For everyone wondering, Meteorology comes from the hydrometeors that constantly fall from the sky in the form of rain, hail, sleet, and snow.  They aren't real meteors, but the wording stuck as a meteor is technically anything that falls towards the Earth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2009, 05:49:48 PM

Wow thats..... sad

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:58:40 PM

I'm thinking about moving to Milwaukee, WI. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 03, 2009, 06:18:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:58:40 PM

I'm thinking about moving to Milwaukee, WI. :happy:

Why?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 06:29:07 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 03, 2009, 06:18:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:58:40 PM

I'm thinking about moving to Milwaukee, WI. :happy:

Why?

High living standards, and many good companies are based there. It's not too far from Chicago either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2009, 06:33:17 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:58:40 PM

I'm thinking about moving to Milwaukee, WI. :happy:

Really :blink: Wow

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 06:36:09 PM

Here's an article/blog about it:
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/forbesyoung.html (http://www.onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/forbesyoung.html)

"One of the best places to get educated".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2009, 07:29:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 03, 2009, 05:58:40 PM

I'm thinking about moving to Milwaukee, WI. :happy:

Are you seriously considering moving, or is this just dreaming of living there?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 03, 2009, 08:37:43 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 03, 2009, 05:44:23 PM

Wow, that's unbelievable! :no: For everyone wondering, Meteorology comes from the hydrometeors that constantly fall from the sky in the form of rain, hail, sleet, and snow.  They aren't real meteors, but the wording stuck as a meteor is technically anything that falls towards the Earth.

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Interesting fact. Its so funny because I ignore his comment and Im striving to get my masters in Meteorology and hopefully work in the National Weather Service Writing Wx Discussions. lol...so I dont pay attention to that garbage. He is so stupid because that teacher kept talking about "Popeye" He is so obsessed with it. He keeps telling us to remember the quote "I am what I am!" and he wasted a lot of time analyzing the quote and watch movies. More importantly, when it was time to talk about the reformation of churches in England, when we got to Martin Luther...he showed us a movie about Martin Luther King. My dad's reaction was priceless. He was like "POPPPEYE!" "WHO ZHE HELL ISSS POPEYEEE? "IFF HEEE TEACHEEES YOUUUU POOOOPEYE ONE MORE TIMEE I WILL POOOP HIS EYE!" Lol...my dad is funny but he really wants me to get a good education. As for whether or not he supports me being a meteorologist, the answer is no...he wants me to be a medical doctor because they get paid more and have a stable job. So, Im actually lying to my parents about major because one time I tried tell him and he went all ballistic at me. So, I just decided to lie to him...I know it's bad but at least I get to do my field without any distractions. Maybe, I will tell them later but not now. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 09:09:29 PM

I am posting from SwineFluLandia! So far nothing has happened, and yes the city is pretty quiet. Me and my cousin have nothing to do but to go to the internet cafe thats near our house. The movie theatres were closed down due to the outbreak. I am only on here for one hour (since 5:45 my time) I might go for 2 but idk. I was bored tho.

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 03, 2009, 05:44:23 PM

Wow, that's unbelievable! :no:  For everyone wondering, Meteorology comes from the hydrometeors that constantly fall from the sky in the form of rain, hail, sleet, and snow.  They aren't real meteors, but the wording stuck as a meteor is technically anything that falls towards the Earth.

My 11th grade english teacher thought that Meteorology is the study of meteors.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 03, 2009, 11:18:42 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 09:09:29 PM

I am posting from SwineFluLandia! So far nothing has happened, and yes the city is pretty quiet. Me and my cousin have nothing to do but to go to the internet cafe thats near our house. The movie theatres were closed down due to the outbreak. I am only on here for one hour (since 5:45 my time) I might go for 2 but idk. I was bored tho.

Wait, why are you in Mexico? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 04, 2009, 12:23:12 AM

Mexico? Why? Wouldnt you get Swine Flu? Ohh heavens :hammer:

OT: It was my bday yesterday, by 13th and went well :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2009, 01:42:07 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 03, 2009, 11:18:42 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 03, 2009, 09:09:29 PM

I am posting from SwineFluLandia! So far nothing has happened, and yes the city is pretty quiet. Me and my cousin have nothing to do but to go to the internet cafe thats near our house. The movie theatres were closed down due to the outbreak. I am only on here for one hour (since 5:45 my time) I might go for 2 but idk. I was bored tho.

Wait, why are you in Mexico? :dunno:

Duck Centro (El Centro) is 15 miles north of Mexico and I go there pretty often. Ever since the swine flu story came up I started to panic and be scared at first. But I know that I have hand sanitizer, and I wash my hands very often. I have been tested for the flu two times this weekend. I came out negative on both. I posted from the internet cafe earlier because me and my cousin had nothing to do (all movie theatres were closed due to the outbreak).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on May 04, 2009, 02:53:34 AM

I am going to Tenerife in a couple weeks. Do you think it's safe there? Or should I just go to Miami?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2009, 06:16:19 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on May 04, 2009, 12:23:12 AM

OT: It was my bday yesterday, by 13th and went well :biggrin:

Awesome, happy belated birthday!  :dance:
I am sorry your post was stepped over  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 04, 2009, 06:36:04 AM

Wow, something's really screwed up at the reporting station in Dover. Look at the current temp at 5:55 PM, and all the other times!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2009, 06:54:30 AM

Wow Mike, that is screwed up!  :yes: :bleh: :rofl2:
I would imagine they are working on it.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 04, 2009, 09:17:59 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 04, 2009, 06:36:04 AM

Wow, something's really screwed up at the reporting station in Dover. Look at the current temp at 5:55 PM, and all the other times!  :blink:

I've seen something like that happen with Watsonville before. Everything but the temperature, pressure, and wind chill displayed. The pressure was fine, and the temperature said 2000° with a 10000° wind chill or something. lol :rofl2:
The last time I saw that happen was during the wildfires that happen almost exactly a year ago in that area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 04, 2009, 09:32:57 AM

Lol, nice find Mike!  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 04, 2009, 12:20:51 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 04, 2009, 09:32:57 AM

Lol, nice find Mike!  B)

Indeed  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2009, 01:08:22 PM

Guess what today is?
STAR WARS DAY!
"May the 4th" be with you!!!  :bleh: :bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

haha, get it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 04, 2009, 02:08:24 PM

Please don't post Bitmaps. They're ginormous. :no:

I'm so bored lately. Honestly I have no idea what to do anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 04, 2009, 03:47:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 04, 2009, 02:08:24 PM

Please don't post Bitmaps. They're ginormous. :no:

Yeah, I noticed I accidentally saved it as that, but was in a hurry and didn't have the time to resave it as something else. Sorry about that.

Dover is still reporting inaccurate temperatures as of this afternoon, currently reporting 3° with a wind chill of -13°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2009, 03:52:18 PM

I missed the bus just now. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2009, 04:21:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 04, 2009, 03:52:18 PM

I missed the bus just now. >_<

I'm sorry to hear that, I hate when that happens  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2009, 04:25:29 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 04, 2009, 04:21:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 04, 2009, 03:52:18 PM

I missed the bus just now. >_<

I'm sorry to hear that, I hate when that happens  <_<

I got off the library computers at EXACTLY 12:15 my time. The bus comes at 12:20. The bus STOP is like...right there *points to the library entrance*. So idk if thet bus arrival times have been changed or the bus came early like that. Well, this bus came at 12:14, and didn't manage to wait for the rest of us. First my class got cancelled now I missed the bus. I should have stayed home. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on May 04, 2009, 04:30:39 PM

It happens to the best of us. I was at the corner store at Church's Chicken and I was about to pay for my chicken, and I see the Express drive by. Unfortunately, that route dead headed after that bus left, so I had to drive to Asheville.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 04, 2009, 05:27:18 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 04, 2009, 03:47:16 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 04, 2009, 02:08:24 PM

Please don't post Bitmaps. They're ginormous. :no:

Yeah, I noticed I accidentally saved it as that, but was in a hurry and didn't have the time to resave it as something else. Sorry about that.

Dover is still reporting inaccurate temperatures as of this afternoon, currently reporting 3° with a wind chill of -13°.

That's strange. I wonder why Dover's reporting that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2009, 05:47:51 PM

I'm going to Philly tomorrow. I'm tempted to record the Voorhees IS but I"m not allowed to bring the laptop. :angry: They have a flat screen TV, is there a way I can record the intellistar there if I sneaked in?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 04, 2009, 06:02:17 PM

That would be awesome if you could! Why aren't you allowed to? Maybe you can sneak in before anyone sees or something.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2009, 06:16:43 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 04, 2009, 06:02:17 PM

That would be awesome if you could! Why aren't you allowed to? Maybe you can sneak in before anyone sees or something.  :happy:

They have a laptop with internet too, but I don't think it makes sense. I'd love to record it on VHS tape...but I don't think they have a VCR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 04, 2009, 07:17:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2009, 05:47:51 PM

I'm going to Philly tomorrow. I'm tempted to record the Voorhees IS but I"m not allowed to bring the laptop. :angry: They have a flat screen TV, is there a way I can record the intellistar there if I sneaked in?

When I was at the airport there i saw the IS on a tv but didnt have time to take a pic

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2009, 07:20:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2009, 05:47:51 PM

I'm going to Philly tomorrow. I'm tempted to record the Voorhees IS but I"m not allowed to bring the laptop. :angry: They have a flat screen TV, is there a way I can record the intellistar there if I sneaked in?

Were you told that you are not allowed to bring it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on May 04, 2009, 07:49:23 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 04, 2009, 07:20:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2009, 05:47:51 PM

I'm going to Philly tomorrow. I'm tempted to record the Voorhees IS but I"m not allowed to bring the laptop. :angry: They have a flat screen TV, is there a way I can record the intellistar there if I sneaked in?

Were you told that you are not allowed to bring it?

Maybe it was the mum talking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 04, 2009, 07:52:52 PM

Speaking of Laptops and IS Clips, I will be going to Caswell Beach, NC this June and since I now have a laptop, I will be getting clips of the Wilmington IS (and Maybe I can convince my parents to go up to Corolla and capture their XL (if they still have it))

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 04, 2009, 08:16:39 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 04, 2009, 07:52:52 PM

(if they still have it)

They likely will.. I wouldn't be surprised.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 04, 2009, 08:16:57 PM

I'm pretty sure Corolla still has the XL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Rico on May 04, 2009, 08:43:04 PM

Damn, I'm a clairvoyant. I just said "that tornado picture must have been taken by that Martin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 04, 2009, 08:49:21 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2009, 05:47:51 PM

I'm going to Philly tomorrow. I'm tempted to record the Voorhees IS but I"m not allowed to bring the laptop. :angry: They have a flat screen TV, is there a way I can record the intellistar there if I sneaked in?

I would assume Voorhees would either get 21873 (Camden) or 21896 (Williamstown). Do you have a video camera? I only got a chance to see 21896 once at a restaurant in 2005.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 12:23:22 AM

Feliz Cinco De Mayo a mis amigos en TWC Hoy! Espero que tengan un dia asombroso!!!

TRANSLATION: Happy Fifth Of May to all my friends at TWC Today! I hope you all have an awesome day!!!
:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 05, 2009, 07:48:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 12:23:22 AM

Feliz Cinco De Mayo a mis amigos en TWC Hoy! Espero que tengan un dia asombroso!!!

TRANSLATION: Happy Fifth Of May to all my friends at TWC Today! I hope you all have an awesome day!!!
:P

I got the first part, the second part, not so much..:P

I struggle in Spanish big time.  I hate it..  We watch this soap opera called Destinos.  We are on the 39th episode of 52, and I have NO IDEA what is going on. I HATE SPANISH (class)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2009, 07:56:00 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 05, 2009, 07:48:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 12:23:22 AM

Feliz Cinco De Mayo a mis amigos en TWC Hoy! Espero que tengan un dia asombroso!!!

TRANSLATION: Happy Fifth Of May to all my friends at TWC Today! I hope you all have an awesome day!!!
:P

I got the first part, the second part, not so much..:P

I struggle in Spanish big time.  I hate it..  We watch this soap opera called Destinos.  We are on the 39th episode of 52, and I have NO IDEA what is going on. I HATE SPANISH (class)

Yeah, I am not good in Spanish either. I took Spanish last year, and DID NOT do well.  <_<
I do remember the Destinos, but we only watched it in my first Spanish class. I transferred to another teacher come second semester in January (2008) and we never watched the Destinos in that class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 05, 2009, 08:12:41 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 05, 2009, 07:48:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 12:23:22 AM

Feliz Cinco De Mayo a mis amigos en TWC Hoy! Espero que tengan un dia asombroso!!!

TRANSLATION: Happy Fifth Of May to all my friends at TWC Today! I hope you all have an awesome day!!!
:P

I got the first part, the second part, not so much..:P

I struggle in Spanish big time.  I hate it..  We watch this soap opera called Destinos.  We are on the 39th episode of 52, and I have NO IDEA what is going on. I HATE SPANISH (class)

LOL I always hated Spanish too. Especially the times when I had to speak in front of the class. As if trying to speak Spanish in front of the whole class wasn't bad enough, I sat next to and was always paired with the hottest girl in the class for most of these assignments. Not that I minded sitting next to her or being paired with her, but trying to speak in Spanish with her in front of the whole class was an absolute disaster.  Just thinking back to it makes me cringe.  :rofl: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 05, 2009, 11:37:42 AM

Would someody mind telling me what he said? Sorry, but my Spanish is a bit rusty!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 05, 2009, 11:40:42 AM

I have no idea what he said, and I'm too lazy to plug it into a translator. I'm just going to play it safe and say "Child Boo".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 11:41:22 AM

I have the translation...if you want it, send me a PM. I highly warn you it is very offensive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 05, 2009, 11:41:59 AM

Rico is no longer a member here. I have banned him.

Martin, I'm sorry for doing this without your permission, but I thought you'd be OK with it.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 05, 2009, 11:43:23 AM

Quote from: Rico on May 05, 2009, 11:16:02 AM

Que paso, mi tonto del culo? Tu es un perra por empeñar nosotros la Martin. Tu saber bueno y maldecir bien un Lamarr es la mejor administrador por la pelea llame TWCToday. <_<

Can you please stop it with this Lamar and Spanish crap already? <_<

Spanish is boring langauge. And we're not in Mexico either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 11:45:32 AM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 05, 2009, 11:43:23 AM

Quote from: Rico on May 05, 2009, 11:16:02 AM

Que paso, mi tonto del culo? Tu es un perra por empeñar nosotros la Martin. Tu saber bueno y maldecir bien un Lamarr es la mejor administrador por la pelea llame TWCToday. <_<

Can you please stop it with this Lamar and Spanish crap already? <_<

Felix did you read what Gary said? *points up*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 05, 2009, 11:48:41 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 11:41:22 AM

I have the translation...if you want it, send me a PM. I highly warn you it is very offensive.

Dam ana you beat me to it :P

Thank you Gary for taking action, i can send you song if you like?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 05, 2009, 01:51:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 05, 2009, 11:41:59 AM

Rico is no longer a member here. I have banned him.

Martin, I'm sorry for doing this without your permission, but I thought you'd be OK with it.  B)

You beat me to it Gary :thumbsup: No need to ever ask permission for something like that Gary :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2009, 02:17:00 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2009, 01:51:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 05, 2009, 11:41:59 AM

Rico is no longer a member here. I have banned him.

Martin, I'm sorry for doing this without your permission, but I thought you'd be OK with it.  B)

You beat me to it Gary :thumbsup: No need to ever ask permission for something like that Gary :yes:

I am so glad he is gone!  :dance: :dance: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 05, 2009, 02:42:34 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 05, 2009, 02:17:00 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2009, 01:51:13 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 05, 2009, 11:41:59 AM

Rico is no longer a member here. I have banned him.

Martin, I'm sorry for doing this without your permission, but I thought you'd be OK with it.  B)

You beat me to it Gary :thumbsup: No need to ever ask permission for something like that Gary :yes:

I am so glad he is gone!  :dance: :dance: :D

Me too. :happy: he is so annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 05, 2009, 03:00:16 PM

I am so glad too..without my spanish (or my translations) he would have still be here.
Now the Porch is calm and safe again!  :dance:
I'm happy.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 05, 2009, 05:08:32 PM

Thank you, Gary. B)

I'm not the best at Spanish either. I have a 96% right now, but that's because it's the lowest level class so we're pretty slow at things. If I were at a faster-paced class, I'd probably be lost big time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 05, 2009, 05:09:26 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 04, 2009, 07:17:43 PM

When I was at the airport there i saw the IS on a tv but didnt have time to take a pic

When were you at the Philadelphia airport?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 05, 2009, 06:07:06 PM

I am glad Rico is gone. :yes:

And it rained at my house today!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 05, 2009, 07:00:25 PM

Check out the amazing view of this cloud compared to the clear skies in the background. :blink:

http://twitpic.com/4mkxd (http://twitpic.com/4mkxd)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 05, 2009, 08:28:51 PM

i'm in Voorhees. the IS is nearly the same as jesse's. i'll try to get a clip...since I have my laptop with me (i brought my bookbag along :P ) but I'm kinda busy to record TWC at the moment....I'll try tomorrow hopefully when my parents are out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 05, 2009, 08:55:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Still, it turned a LOT of people away from Microsoft forever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:57:58 PM

True that.  I tried Vista for a week before going back to XP.

I'm installing this "Virtual XP Mode" thingy now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 05, 2009, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 08:55:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Still, it turned a LOT of people away from Microsoft forever.

You really think that many people left Microsoft?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 05, 2009, 09:17:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2009, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 08:55:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Still, it turned a LOT of people away from Microsoft forever.

You really think that many people left Microsoft?

Yeah, actually they did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 05, 2009, 10:07:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 09:17:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2009, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 08:55:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Still, it turned a LOT of people away from Microsoft forever.

You really think that many people left Microsoft?

Yeah, actually they did.

Do you have the statistics and the proof to back this up?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 05, 2009, 11:58:13 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 09:17:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2009, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 08:55:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Still, it turned a LOT of people away from Microsoft forever.

You really think that many people left Microsoft?

Yeah, actually they did.

It did turn people away, you can see it in the rising Mac sales. However it only turned away some consumers, enterprise will stay Windows for sure. But anyway, as much as a Mac fan that I am I'm currently using Windows 7 right now (I've had it since they released the public beta) and there are pieces of it that I wish OS X had, I'm extremely pleased!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 06, 2009, 09:57:52 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 05, 2009, 11:58:13 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 09:17:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2009, 09:03:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 05, 2009, 08:55:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 05, 2009, 08:51:34 PM

So I picked up the Windows 7 release candidate and dual-booted it on my netbook.

Microsoft finally fixed Vista.

Still, it turned a LOT of people away from Microsoft forever.

You really think that many people left Microsoft?

Yeah, actually they did.

It did turn people away, you can see it in the rising Mac sales. However it only turned away some consumers, enterprise will stay Windows for sure. But anyway, as much as a Mac fan that I am I'm currently using Windows 7 right now (I've had it since they released the public beta) and there are pieces of it that I wish OS X had, I'm extremely pleased!

I'm not sure why one would ever expect to change enterprises to a Mac. Windows is THE business computer.

I'm not thrilled with OS 10 either, which is mainly why I stick with OS 9 and below. Basing OS X on NeXTSTEP and UNIX was not the greatest idea, IMO. It closed several doors and opened up few windows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 06, 2009, 05:55:16 PM

Just found out that WHAS-TV now has a 24/7 Accuweather Channel, I don't have it on cable but I can get it online

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 06, 2009, 07:04:16 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 06, 2009, 05:55:16 PM

Just found out that WHAS-TV now has a 24/7 Accuweather Channel, I don't have it on cable but I can get it online

Bet you can get it over the air too :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 06, 2009, 08:53:13 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 06, 2009, 07:04:16 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 06, 2009, 05:55:16 PM

Just found out that WHAS-TV now has a 24/7 Accuweather Channel, I don't have it on cable but I can get it online

Bet you can get it over the air too :thumbsup:

Oh Yeah

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 06, 2009, 10:43:26 PM

Man, CSS is incredibly annoying. <_<

I'd do everything in HTML if CSS didn't have its perks...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 06, 2009, 10:57:32 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 06, 2009, 10:43:26 PM

Man, CSS is incredibly annoying. <_<

I'd do everything in HTML if CSS didn't have its perks...

Yeah, tell me about it. Digital Design in 1st Hr talks about that, and I hate them!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

A note of advice to all my friends: NEVER try or drink Diet Crush orange soda. It's nasty, and I just threw up from it.  :sick: :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 06, 2009, 11:03:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

A note of advice to all my friends: NEVER try or drink Diet Crush orange soda. It's nasty, and I just threw up from it.  :sick: :sick:

Well, I don't really drink pop all that much anyway. I am more of a Slurpee person :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 06, 2009, 11:33:02 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 06, 2009, 11:03:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

A note of advice to all my friends: NEVER try or drink Diet Crush orange soda. It's nasty, and I just threw up from it.  :sick: :sick:

Well, I don't really drink pop all that much anyway. I am more of a Slurpee person :P

mmmm Slurpee!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 06, 2009, 11:40:03 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2009, 11:33:02 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 06, 2009, 11:03:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

A note of advice to all my friends: NEVER try or drink Diet Crush orange soda. It's nasty, and I just threw up from it.  :sick: :sick:

Well, I don't really drink pop all that much anyway. I am more of a Slurpee person :P

mmmm Slurpee!

mmmmm Slurpeeeeee. and Iceeeeeeeee.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 06, 2009, 11:48:08 PM

Diet pop is actually WORSE for you than regular is. Go figure. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 07, 2009, 12:00:34 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 06, 2009, 11:48:08 PM

Diet pop is actually WORSE for you than regular is. Go figure. :thumbdown:

Well thanks for telling me my stomach is still queezy.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 07, 2009, 06:22:24 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

A note of advice to all my friends: NEVER try or drink Diet Crush orange soda. It's nasty, and I just threw up from it.  :sick: :sick:

I don't like any diet soda, other than diet root beer.

I haven't had a Slurpee in ages, and there's a 7-Eleven just down the street...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 07, 2009, 08:20:42 AM

Coke Zero ftw....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 07, 2009, 10:46:25 AM

Is it spring or what?! :thrilled: 72 is the forecasted high for today, with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 07, 2009, 02:57:50 PM

Here's some quick baseball news:Manny Ramirez got suspended 50 games because he got tested positive for drug violation.
Wow, first Barry Bonds, now Manny Ramirez? WTF! Athletes these days...dang.  <_<

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/dodgers/2009-05-07-ramirez-suspension_N.htm (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/dodgers/2009-05-07-ramirez-suspension_N.htm)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 07, 2009, 03:41:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 07, 2009, 02:57:50 PM

Here's some quick baseball news:Manny Ramirez got suspended 50 games because he got tested positive for drug violation.
Wow, first Barry Bonds, now Manny Ramirez? WTF! Athletes these days...dang.  <_<

[url]http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/dodgers/2009-05-07-ramirez-suspension_N.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/dodgers/2009-05-07-ramirez-suspension_N.htm[/url])

Hahaha Serves him right, Even though the Red Sox Payed him over the years Beats me :rolleyes:

It must have been that weed he'd been smoking  :smoke2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 07, 2009, 03:56:14 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 07, 2009, 08:20:42 AM

Coke Zero ftw....

I really don't taste a difference between Coke Zero and Diet Coke.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 07, 2009, 04:30:18 PM

Dr. Pepper is my personal favourite.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 07, 2009, 04:44:46 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 07, 2009, 04:30:18 PM

Dr. Pepper is my personal favourite.

Coke Zero ROCKS! and Dr. Pepper too.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 07, 2009, 05:29:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 07, 2009, 04:30:18 PM

Dr. Pepper is my personal favourite.

I love Dr. Pepper, I had one the other day, that's a first in while that I had one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 07, 2009, 06:32:34 PM

Sorry to seem like a party pooper, but I love drinking regular 'ol tap water. I'm not a soda person, as I'm trying to avoid the calories and sugar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 07, 2009, 07:02:21 PM

Diet Dr. Pepper with Cherry ftw ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: engineer on May 07, 2009, 07:05:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 07, 2009, 10:46:25 AM

Is it spring or what?! :thrilled: 72 is the forecasted high for today, with a 30% chance of thunderstorms. B)

90 and Mostly Cloudy here! Only after 6.6 inches of rain has fallen in the last 7 days, too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 07, 2009, 07:35:52 PM

FYI - check my Youtube channel. Just uploaded a bunch of segment opens from 2003-2005 (~40 or so).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 07, 2009, 07:37:42 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 07, 2009, 07:35:52 PM

FYI - check my Youtube channel. Just uploaded a bunch of segment opens from 2003-2005 (~40 or so).

Cool, Tyler!  B) Awesome clips.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 07, 2009, 09:08:05 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 07, 2009, 07:35:52 PM

FYI - check my Youtube channel. Just uploaded a bunch of segment opens from 2003-2005 (~40 or so).

Great clips :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 08, 2009, 08:53:26 AM

Maybe someone around my viewing area might know the answer to this... Why did Dave Huddleston move from WTXF (Fox29) to KYW-TV (CBS3)? And when exactly did he move? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 08, 2009, 10:20:51 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 07, 2009, 06:32:34 PM

Sorry to seem like a party pooper, but I love drinking regular 'ol tap water. I'm not a soda person, as I'm trying to avoid the calories and sugar.

try a Pur Water (http://www.purwater.com/) filter so you get more benefits from your tap ;)

Plus u can add some flavor (http://www.purwater.com/pur-flavor-options/) to your water

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 08, 2009, 12:04:15 PM

I drink Diet Mountain Dew most of the time but once in a while Strawberry and Raspberry Fruit2O tastes really good.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 08, 2009, 12:07:37 PM

Sprite is my top choice, and Fanta orange soda (not that diet Crush orange soda that Ana had) would be second.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 08, 2009, 02:29:33 PM

Just got an update from someone who has a friend in cox in Norfolk

Quote

The Weather channel HD , MLB HD, and MSNBC HD are due out before end of july. my friend Hobie who works for Cox told me. But hasnt sent me a Exact date yet. When he e mails me a list of exact channels and Dates i post them on the AVSforum Cox-Norfolk,VA

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 08, 2009, 02:56:43 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 08, 2009, 12:07:37 PM

Sprite is my top choice, and Fanta orange soda (not that diet Crush orange soda that Ana had) would be second.

NEVER DRINK any diet orange soda. ever. It kills.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2009, 04:29:00 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 07, 2009, 07:35:52 PM

FYI - check my Youtube channel. Just uploaded a bunch of segment opens from 2003-2005 (~40 or so).

Nice! Do you have any lfs from that era?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 08, 2009, 06:41:23 PM

If you ingest all of these, I'm sure you could cure your swine flu, guaranteed!*
(http://jstimg.info/a7mkg4744uodn.jpg)

There's over 20,000 wipes in here, so.... :P

* Disclaimer: If you ingest any of these wipes, I am not held responsible at all for the outcome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 08, 2009, 06:45:37 PM

I wonder how much that would cost me.  :wacko: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2009, 09:19:31 PM

You might die from ingesting them... but you wont have swine flu!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 08, 2009, 09:53:25 PM

Wow - I was able to resurrect my iBook today, after a mysterious hard drive problem that put it out of commission back in late December this past year. :blink:

Now I don't even know what to do with it. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2009, 10:41:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 08, 2009, 09:53:25 PM

Wow - I was able to resurrect my iBook today, after a mysterious hard drive problem that put it out of commission back in late December this past year. :blink:

Now I don't even know what to do with it. :thinking:

Sent you a PM with my address.  :bleh: Give it to me :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 08, 2009, 11:11:43 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 08, 2009, 10:41:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 08, 2009, 09:53:25 PM

Wow - I was able to resurrect my iBook today, after a mysterious hard drive problem that put it out of commission back in late December this past year. :blink:

Now I don't even know what to do with it. :thinking:

Sent you a PM with my address.  :bleh:

You could sell it?  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 09, 2009, 02:45:49 AM

I think I got a laptop for my graduation gift...my parents said they got me something, and thats the only thing I can think of.. hmm.

things are happening SOOSOSOS FAST!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2009, 11:55:06 AM

Are there any shopping malls in your area that have been closing earlier and earlier overtime? The Neshaminy Mall here in Bensalem used to be open until 10PM on Friday and Saturday nights, then in 2007 they started closing at 9:30. Now they close at 9.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2009, 12:22:42 PM

I haven't been to a mall in years. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 12:24:19 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 09, 2009, 02:45:49 AM

I think I got a laptop for my graduation gift...my parents said they got me something, and thats the only thing I can think of.. hmm.

things are happening SOOSOSOS FAST!

Ohh my...you think or you think you might? because if it is, awesome!

Quote from: Mike M on May 09, 2009, 11:55:06 AM

Are there any shopping malls in your area that have been closing earlier and earlier overtime? The Neshaminy Mall here in Bensalem used to be open until 10PM on Friday and Saturday nights, then in 2007 they started closing at 9:30. Now they close at 9.  :blink:

The IV Mall near my house opens at 8 and closes at 9 Monday-Saturday. Sundays they open at 10 and close at 7.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 09, 2009, 01:03:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2009, 12:22:42 PM

I haven't been to a mall in years. :blink:

Neither have I. There are four malls/shopping centers in the Lansing area- Meridian Mall just about a mile and a half down Marsh Road from my school, Eastwood Towne Center (traffic on Lake Lansing Road, the road that runs along the southside of the mall, is ALWAYS a zoo), Frandor along US-127 (which divides Lansing/E. Lansing), and Lansing Mall out on the west side. I go by the Meridian Mall and Frandor every day, and I have been to the Lansing Mall a couple months ago, but I never went in. I go to Frandor several times a year though. There is TONS of retail around the Lansing area, WAY too much, IMO. It didn't used to be like that though.

As to the malls closing early, I haven't noticed since I hardly go to any.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 01:32:19 PM

Just ate breakfast and ate Trix cereal. WTF is with the new Trix? I hate it, I like the old Trix when they have fruity shaped pieces. Now they look like fruity cocoa puffs.  I'm switching to Lucky Charms 2morrow morning. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 09, 2009, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 01:32:19 PM

Just ate breakfast and ate Trix cereal. WTF is with the new Trix? I hate it, I like the old Trix when they have fruity shaped pieces. Now they look like fruity cocoa puffs.  I'm switching to Lucky Charms 2morrow morning. :thumbdown:

I thought the Trix cereal had been that way for a while now. I haven't eaten either Trix or Lucky Charms or cereal at all since I was in middle school, I could go for a bowl of Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 09, 2009, 02:04:05 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 09, 2009, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 01:32:19 PM

Just ate breakfast and ate Trix cereal. WTF is with the new Trix? I hate it, I like the old Trix when they have fruity shaped pieces. Now they look like fruity cocoa puffs.  I'm switching to Lucky Charms tomorrow morning. :thumbdown:

I thought the Trix cereal had been that way for a while now. I haven't eaten either Trix or Lucky Charms or cereal at all since I was in middle school, I could go for a bowl of Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. :happy:

Yuck, I hate Lucky Charm and Trix. I like cinnamon toast crunch better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 02:16:11 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 09, 2009, 02:04:05 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 09, 2009, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 01:32:19 PM

Just ate breakfast and ate Trix cereal. WTF is with the new Trix? I hate it, I like the old Trix when they have fruity shaped pieces. Now they look like fruity cocoa puffs.  I'm switching to Lucky Charms tomorrow morning. :thumbdown:

I thought the Trix cereal had been that way for a while now. I haven't eaten either Trix or Lucky Charms or cereal at all since I was in middle school, I could go for a bowl of Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. :happy:

Yuck, I hate Lucky Charm and Trix. I like cinnamon toast crunch better.

Cinnamon toast crunch FTW. I didn't know Trix has been on that shape for a while now. It's the first time for me eating that since last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 09, 2009, 02:28:02 PM

I hate cereal, with the exception of the different Chex varieties. Something about putting cold cereal in me in the morning just feels yucky. :censored3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2009, 02:40:33 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 02:16:11 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 09, 2009, 02:04:05 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 09, 2009, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 01:32:19 PM

Just ate breakfast and ate Trix cereal. WTF is with the new Trix? I hate it, I like the old Trix when they have fruity shaped pieces. Now they look like fruity cocoa puffs.  I'm switching to Lucky Charms tomorrow morning. :thumbdown:

I thought the Trix cereal had been that way for a while now. I haven't eaten either Trix or Lucky Charms or cereal at all since I was in middle school, I could go for a bowl of Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. :happy:

Yuck, I hate Lucky Charm and Trix. I like cinnamon toast crunch better.

Cinnamon toast crunch FTW. I didn't know Trix has been on that shape for a while now. It's the first time for me eating that since last year.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch is my favourite. I love Apple Jacks too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 09, 2009, 05:38:31 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2009, 02:40:33 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 02:16:11 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 09, 2009, 02:04:05 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 09, 2009, 02:00:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 01:32:19 PM

Just ate breakfast and ate Trix cereal. WTF is with the new Trix? I hate it, I like the old Trix when they have fruity shaped pieces. Now they look like fruity cocoa puffs.  I'm switching to Lucky Charms tomorrow morning. :thumbdown:

I thought the Trix cereal had been that way for a while now. I haven't eaten either Trix or Lucky Charms or cereal at all since I was in middle school, I could go for a bowl of Lucky Charms or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. :happy:

Yuck, I hate Lucky Charm and Trix. I like cinnamon toast crunch better.

Cinnamon toast crunch FTW. I didn't know Trix has been on that shape for a while now. It's the first time for me eating that since last year.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch is my favourite. I love Apple Jacks too.

I like those. Also, I like those blueberry muffin cereals, Froot Loops, and Trix...I really don't mind the new shape. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: engineer on May 09, 2009, 08:26:21 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 09, 2009, 02:28:02 PM

I hate cereal, with the exception of the different Chex varieties. Something about putting cold cereal in me in the morning just feels yucky. :censored3:

Just nuke the stuff in the microwave.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 09, 2009, 10:11:12 PM

Well I just checked my KP ACCOUNT...and I have PRE-Operative Surgery....on May 29. That's where they just check me to see if Im healthy. The Surgery date is set on June 4...I dont know what time though. Hopefully, in the afternoon because I cant eat any foods ONLY water, 24 hours before the surgery, to prevent regurgitation. I really hope they fix it the second time. Wish me luck in this procedure!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2009, 10:16:04 PM

Good luck, Rod! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 10:16:17 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 09, 2009, 10:11:12 PM

Well I just checked my KP ACCOUNT...and I have PRE-Operative Surgery....on May 29. That's where they just check me to see if Im healthy. The Surgery date is set on June 4...I dont know what time though. Hopefully, in the afternoon because I cant eat any foods ONLY water, 24 hours before the surgery, to prevent regurgitation. I really hope they fix it the second time. Wish me luck in this procedure!

Oh my....that is pretty soon! Good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 09, 2009, 10:21:59 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 09, 2009, 11:55:06 AM

Are there any shopping malls in your area that have been closing earlier and earlier overtime? The Neshaminy Mall here in Bensalem used to be open until 10PM on Friday and Saturday nights, then in 2007 they started closing at 9:30. Now they close at 9.  :blink:

Yupp. Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills used to be open 'til 10. After Christmas they changed to 9:30, and it's down to 9pm now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2009, 10:26:24 PM

Weird. Seeing how that's also a PA mall, I wonder if a state law was passed that all PA malls are to close by 9PM? I also saw that Oxford Valley Mall closes at 9PM. The site for Franklin Mills Mall still says they close at 9:30, but I'm not sure if that's outdated or not (I never go in that mall). Whatever the reason, 9PM is too early of a closing time for malls during weekends.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 09, 2009, 10:29:45 PM

I think the early mall closing is due to the economy. Less people are going out shopping, especially late at night, so why stay open until 10pm or later if next to nobody is gonna be there?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 09, 2009, 10:46:02 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 09, 2009, 10:11:12 PM

Well I just checked my KP ACCOUNT...and I have PRE-Operative Surgery....on May 29. That's where they just check me to see if Im healthy. The Surgery date is set on June 4...I dont know what time though. Hopefully, in the afternoon because I cant eat any foods ONLY water, 24 hours before the surgery, to prevent regurgitation. I really hope they fix it the second time. Wish me luck in this procedure!

Good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 09, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 09, 2009, 10:29:45 PM

I think the early mall closing is due to the economy. Less people are going out shopping, especially late at night, so why stay open until 10pm or later if next to nobody is gonna be there?

That was my guess, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2009, 11:54:38 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 09, 2009, 10:16:17 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 09, 2009, 10:11:12 PM

Well I just checked my KP ACCOUNT...and I have PRE-Operative Surgery....on May 29. That's where they just check me to see if Im healthy. The Surgery date is set on June 4...I dont know what time though. Hopefully, in the afternoon because I cant eat any foods ONLY water, 24 hours before the surgery, to prevent regurgitation. I really hope they fix it the second time. Wish me luck in this procedure!

Oh my....that is pretty soon! Good luck!

Good luck! Make sure you take plenty of rest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 10, 2009, 12:29:47 AM

I got a tv tuner today. For some reason when I try to record, it gives me a mesage saying something about the codec and then "Class not registered"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 01:12:13 AM

Quote from: Tyler on May 09, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 09, 2009, 10:29:45 PM

I think the early mall closing is due to the economy. Less people are going out shopping, especially late at night, so why stay open until 10pm or later if next to nobody is gonna be there?

That was my guess, too.

So Tyler, I'm surprised your not gushing about your Penguins. They've beaten my Capitals three straight times now. God knows I'd love to see the Caps take this series. It would be a bit of revenge for the loss your Steelers handed my Ravens in the AFC Championship game a few months back.  :P

And it could still happen. Don't forget that we came back from a 3-1 deficit against the Rangers to take the series in 7 games. We play best with our backs against the wall.  :yes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 10, 2009, 01:32:16 AM

I miss football.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on May 10, 2009, 03:45:04 AM

Football won't begin for at least 2 more months if you mean college football. If you're waiting for the NFL season games to start, it's going to be a long wait.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2009, 08:59:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 10, 2009, 12:29:47 AM

I got a tv tuner today. For some reason when I try to record, it gives me a mesage saying something about the codec and then "Class not registered"

Yeah, I think that happened to me back in 2007 when I finally got my first tuner to work after 4 months of having it (it only worked for 3 months before I had my PC reformatted in Feb 2008). My advice: Do what I did not do. Take it in to a place with a tech staff (I take my computer to Staples, if that helps). That should do the trick.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 10, 2009, 10:16:36 AM

Ugh, the one time I need my TV tuner, and I don't have it anymore.

Looks like I'll have to use my 12 year old Mac to get video from my video camera. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 11:57:56 AM

Today's is Mother's Day. I don't know what to give to my mother though, besides a card I made online. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 10, 2009, 12:40:02 PM

Well 9 more days of school for me! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 10, 2009, 01:03:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 11:57:56 AM

Today's is Mother's Day. I don't know what to give to my mother though, besides a card I made online. :(

Flowers?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 01:34:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 01:03:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 11:57:56 AM

Today's is Mother's Day. I don't know what to give to my mother though, besides a card I made online. :(

Flowers?

Stores= closed

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 10, 2009, 02:23:44 PM

Why? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 10, 2009, 02:35:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 01:34:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 01:03:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 11:57:56 AM

Today's is Mother's Day. I don't know what to give to my mother though, besides a card I made online. :(

Flowers?

Stores= closed

Wal-Mart *Walmart = open.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 03:10:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 02:23:44 PM

Why? :unsure:

In NJ, there's a law here that requires stores to close during Sunday's. Sorry Matt, I don't do Walmart. Way too far from the coast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 10, 2009, 03:13:59 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 10, 2009, 12:40:02 PM

Well 9 more days of school for me! :)

only 2 days left of school for me  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 10, 2009, 04:07:36 PM

Over a month left for me  :thumbdown: <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 10, 2009, 04:18:01 PM

11-1/2 days for me. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thrilled: :thrilled: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I actually made it through 7th grade!

/me screams

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 10, 2009, 04:33:49 PM

Ah, my final 10 days, it's gonna fly by so fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 10, 2009, 04:37:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 03:10:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 02:23:44 PM

Why? :unsure:

In NJ, there's a law here that requires stores to close during Sunday's. Sorry Matt, I don't do Walmart. Way too far from the coast.

You all still have blue laws?  :o Wow....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2009, 04:51:58 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 03:10:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 02:23:44 PM

Why? :unsure:

In NJ, there's a law here that requires stores to close during Sunday's. Sorry Matt, I don't do Walmart. Way too far from the coast.

Just another reason why I plan on moving back to PA after I graduate. NJ has some weird laws that a lot of other states dont have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 10, 2009, 05:04:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 01:12:13 AM

Quote from: Tyler on May 09, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 09, 2009, 10:29:45 PM

I think the early mall closing is due to the economy. Less people are going out shopping, especially late at night, so why stay open until 10pm or later if next to nobody is gonna be there?

That was my guess, too.

So Tyler, I'm surprised your not gushing about your Penguins. They've beaten my Capitals three straight times now. God knows I'd love to see the Caps take this series. It would be a bit of revenge for the loss your Steelers handed my Ravens in the AFC Championship game a few months back.  :P

And it could still happen. Don't forget that we came back from a 3-1 deficit against the Rangers to take the series in 7 games. We play best with our backs against the wall.  :yes: :P

I've been too busy to talk about them on here. :yes:

But, hockey is my favorite sport. I've gone out to watch every playoff game so far. :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 10, 2009, 06:22:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 03:10:22 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 02:23:44 PM

Why? :unsure:

In NJ, there's a law here that requires stores to close during Sunday's. Sorry Matt, I don't do Walmart. Way too far from the coast.

A lot of stores are open from like late morning until early evening (6-7pm)... I don't know what you're talking about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 06:23:34 PM

There's a blue law restriction in the coastal communities. It gets lifted during the summer months for tourism reasons. Bergen County has a similar thing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 10, 2009, 07:16:19 PM

I don't think I'd ever live in New Jersey. Or any northeast state, for that manner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2009, 07:27:59 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 10, 2009, 07:16:19 PM

I don't think I'd ever live in New Jersey. Or any northeast state, for that manner.

I would strongly consider it if given the option, simply because of the extreme weather that often happens each year in the northeast. But yes, lit sounds too complicated to live on the Eastern Seaboard, especially in NJ from what I hear.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 10, 2009, 08:04:20 PM

/me definitely just saw someone walking down the street with a rabbit mask on. WTF?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 10, 2009, 08:09:53 PM

All I simply had to do was upgrade to wintv v7 and it recorded  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:
Results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2009, 08:20:57 PM

/me got his Pinnacle tuner working again. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2009, 08:39:30 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 10, 2009, 08:09:53 PM

All I simply had to do was upgrade to wintv v7 and it recorded  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:
Results:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#[/url])

*Aaron is shocked that video is still up  :o
That is a copyrighted song  :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2009, 08:40:50 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 10, 2009, 08:39:30 PM

*Aaron is shocked that video is still up  :o
That is a copyrighted song  :censored:

You can use this without quotes: "/me is shocked that video is still up  :o". ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 10, 2009, 08:51:51 PM

It's official - My coffee addiction is out of control. :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 10, 2009, 09:37:04 PM

Quote from: socool375 on May 10, 2009, 08:39:30 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 10, 2009, 08:09:53 PM

All I simply had to do was upgrade to wintv v7 and it recorded  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:
Results:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#[/url])

*Aaron is shocked that video is still up  :o
That is a copyrighted song  :censored:

WMG, ruining your youtube videos since 2008

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2009, 09:54:48 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 10, 2009, 08:09:53 PM

All I simply had to do was upgrade to wintv v7 and it recorded  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:
Results:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEeBjUHmQjE&fmt=18#[/url])

Wintv v7 ftw. WinTV 2000 sucks,  it always crashed for me but never wintv7

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2009, 10:03:14 PM

heh. I still use WinTV 6. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 10, 2009, 10:21:56 PM

winTV 6 wont record for me. Also Im trying to render and upload a recording of a 7:29 (CT) Sat LF after storm stories

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 10:40:35 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 10, 2009, 05:04:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 01:12:13 AM

Quote from: Tyler on May 09, 2009, 11:08:12 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 09, 2009, 10:29:45 PM

I think the early mall closing is due to the economy. Less people are going out shopping, especially late at night, so why stay open until 10pm or later if next to nobody is gonna be there?

That was my guess, too.

So Tyler, I'm surprised your not gushing about your Penguins. They've beaten my Capitals three straight times now. God knows I'd love to see the Caps take this series. It would be a bit of revenge for the loss your Steelers handed my Ravens in the AFC Championship game a few months back.  :P

And it could still happen. Don't forget that we came back from a 3-1 deficit against the Rangers to take the series in 7 games. We play best with our backs against the wall.  :yes: :P

I've been too busy to talk about them on here. :yes:

But, hockey is my favorite sport. I've gone out to watch every playoff game so far. :clap:

Mine too. I'd love to go to a playoff game. I've only been to a Caps game once, and it was a regular season game back in the mid-90's. And it was awesome. I can only imagine how awesome a playoff game must be to be at.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2009, 10:51:29 PM

I'd love to see an NHL playoff game in person.  I imagine that watching it on TV doesn't give it any justice just like any other sport.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 10, 2009, 11:04:07 PM

Remember this theme song on Nick News. I recorded it. Gosh it brings back so many memories:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx1TrODqagY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx1TrODqagY#)

Oh btw it stops at 1:18

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 11:36:01 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2009, 10:51:29 PM

I'd love to see an NHL playoff game in person.  I imagine that watching it on TV doesn't give it any justice just like any other sport.

I think your definitely right.  :yes:

VV, the theme song to that show has never changed. Its the same to this day. Nick News periodically comes on on Sunday night. The next time it comes on, listen in.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 11, 2009, 01:19:20 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 11:36:01 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2009, 10:51:29 PM

I'd love to see an NHL playoff game in person.  I imagine that watching it on TV doesn't give it any justice just like any other sport.

I think your definitely right.  :yes:

VV, the theme song to that show has never changed. Its the same to this day. Nick News periodically comes on on Sunday night. The next time it comes on, listen in.  :biggrin:

Isnt it in a higher pitch than the one used in the 90s?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 07:30:04 AM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 11, 2009, 01:19:20 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 11:36:01 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2009, 10:51:29 PM

I'd love to see an NHL playoff game in person.  I imagine that watching it on TV doesn't give it any justice just like any other sport.

I think your definitely right.  :yes:

VV, the theme song to that show has never changed. Its the same to this day. Nick News periodically comes on on Sunday night. The next time it comes on, listen in.  :biggrin:

Isnt it in a higher pitch than the one used in the 90s?

I don't think so.... :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 11:10:57 AM

Oh WOW...after dedicating yesterday to my mom on Mother's day, I missed so much action! Anyways, me and my mom went down south and we shopped together at the mall. I made her breakfast that morning. Then we chilled with my family. I also gave her flowers, blue roses because it's her favorite.

Anyone else did anything special for their mommy?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 11, 2009, 11:24:59 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 07:30:04 AM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 11, 2009, 01:19:20 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 10, 2009, 11:36:01 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2009, 10:51:29 PM

I'd love to see an NHL playoff game in person.  I imagine that watching it on TV doesn't give it any justice just like any other sport.

I think your definitely right.  :yes:

VV, the theme song to that show has never changed. Its the same to this day. Nick News periodically comes on on Sunday night. The next time it comes on, listen in.  :biggrin:

Isnt it in a higher pitch than the one used in the 90s?

I don't think so.... :thinking:

See this the version in the 90s....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgGnDG98Gw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHgGnDG98Gw#)

I know its suttle difference. But they modified it a bit. Plus they dont do back to our show anymore... or do they?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAakpfw1V4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAakpfw1V4#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 11:26:36 AM

Nickelodeon in the 90's = BEST ERA EVER in my life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 11, 2009, 11:34:45 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 11:26:36 AM

Nickelodeon in the 90's = BEST ERA EVER in my life.

Yes!!!! Nothing can top that...now it sucks! Do you remember Nick News?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 01:13:58 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 11, 2009, 11:34:45 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 11:26:36 AM

Nickelodeon in the 90's = BEST ERA EVER in my life.

Yes!!!! Nothing can top that...now it sucks! Do you remember Nick News?

I do! I also remember Linda Ellerbee (spell?). I remember it comes on every sunday at like 8:30 before Nick @ Nite.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 11, 2009, 01:32:24 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 11:26:36 AM

Nickelodeon in the 90's = BEST ERA EVER in my life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKq8e66axL8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvckTE1rKE0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvckTE1rKE0#)

Enough said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2009, 03:30:53 PM

Those are the fastest times ever for the obstacle course in Double Dare and the temple run in Legends of the Hidden Temple! :rofl2:  Nickelodeon, TWC, and ESPN were the only three TV channels I enjoyed while growing up in the 90's. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2009, 03:44:07 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2009, 03:30:53 PM

Those are the fastest times ever for the obstacle course in Double Dare and the temple run in Legends of the Hidden Temple! :rofl2:  Nickelodeon, TWC, and ESPN were the only three TV channels I enjoyed while growing up in the 90's. :thumbsup:

Yeah, same here, - the ESPN  :bleh:
I also occasionally strayed to other networks when ABSOLUTELY NOTHING was on, like TBS (which I still watch for Home Improvement), Lifetime, USA, Bravo, and whatever network Will and Grace is on in the evenings (I no longer watch that show, but was nearly obsessed with it in 2007  :P )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2009, 03:46:02 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 11, 2009, 11:34:45 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 11:26:36 AM

Nickelodeon in the 90's = BEST ERA EVER in my life.

Yes!!!! Nothing can top that...now it sucks! Do you remember Nick News?

OMG I  agree!! Nick was not as bad in the early 00's either. I miss Cartoon Network and Discovery Channel too. The Discovery Channel actually had educational programming, that were mean to be "discoveries" of life. Cartoon Network has kickass cartoons which were what cartoons were actually supposed to be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 11, 2009, 03:52:31 PM

Cartoon Network is nothing like how it was ten years ago. They don't show anything good anymore. I agree about Discovery too, it went from a science-related educational channel to a science reality channel. I still watch some of their programming occasionally, like Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs, and Time Warp.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 04:05:29 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2009, 03:30:53 PM

Those are the fastest times ever for the obstacle course in Double Dare and the temple run in Legends of the Hidden Temple! :rofl2:  Nickelodeon, TWC, and ESPN were the only three TV channels I enjoyed while growing up in the 90's. :thumbsup:

Legends of the Hidden Temple was my FAVORITE game show during that era!

Quote from: Mike M on May 11, 2009, 03:52:31 PM

Cartoon Network is nothing like how it was ten years ago. They don't show anything good anymore. I agree about Discovery too, it went from a science-related educational channel to a science reality channel. I still watch some of their programming occasionally, like Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs, and Time Warp.

Somehow...the era of programming has changed dramatically. It was good then, now it sucks.  :thumbdown: Used to watch too much TV then, now I don't anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 11, 2009, 04:31:47 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 04:05:29 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2009, 03:30:53 PM

Those are the fastest times ever for the obstacle course in Double Dare and the temple run in Legends of the Hidden Temple! :rofl2:  Nickelodeon, TWC, and ESPN were the only three TV channels I enjoyed while growing up in the 90's. :thumbsup:

Legends of the Hidden Temple was my FAVORITE game show during that era!

Quote from: Mike M on May 11, 2009, 03:52:31 PM

Cartoon Network is nothing like how it was ten years ago. They don't show anything good anymore. I agree about Discovery too, it went from a science-related educational channel to a science reality channel. I still watch some of their programming occasionally, like Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs, and Time Warp.

Somehow...the era of programming has changed dramatically. It was good then, now it sucks.  :thumbdown: Used to watch too much TV then, now I don't anymore.

Lately whenever I look at Adult Swim, I notice that CN is showing promos for new shows that are basically reality kid shows, what the heck are they showing reality shows on a network that's supposed to be for Cartoons only? They're spin-off network Boomerang has been staying loyal to cartoons, classic and modern for almost 10 years now unless they decide to ruin that too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 11, 2009, 05:11:30 PM

aren't we missing a 90's show (http://www.retrojunk.com/tv/videos/346-tales-from-the-crypt/226/#intro) :P



Plus anymore (http://www.retrojunk.com/tv/list/1990/2/alpha/) you remember

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 11, 2009, 07:30:09 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 11, 2009, 05:11:30 PM

aren't we missing a 90's show ([url]http://www.retrojunk.com/tv/videos/346-tales-from-the-crypt/226/#intro[/url]) :P



Plus anymore (http://\http://www.retrojunk.com/tv/list/1990/2/alpha) you remember

"100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd" They axed that series before he could get 100 deeds.... a lot of these shows.... I miss them :(

I do have two words to say though... AGGRO CRAG yo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 11, 2009, 08:00:39 PM

Does anyone have a good camera in the $100-150 price range?

I'm thinking about this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9311247&type=product&id=1218082167132) but i'm not sure

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 08:36:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

IMO, The best skit on All-That: Ashley. That's Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2009, 08:39:56 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

I remember classic All That. I miss it with Kenan, Kel, Laurie, Amanda and a few more characters.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 08:36:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

IMO, The best skit on All-That: Ashley. That's Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!  :bleh:

Amanda Bynes= CUTE  :wub: :P

My favorite skit was Vital Information, although Everyday French was funny as hell too.

And since we're talking about classic Nick shows, anyone remember Legends of the Hidden Temple? Doug? Rugrats? Ahh Real Monsters? Rocko's Modern Life? Good stuff, good stuff.  :biggrin: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 11, 2009, 09:23:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 08:36:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

IMO, The best skit on All-That: Ashley. That's Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!  :bleh:

Amanda Bynes= CUTE  :wub: :P

My favorite skit was Vital Information, although Everyday French was funny as hell too.

And since we're talking about classic Nick shows, anyone remember Legends of the Hidden Temple? Doug? Rugrats? Ahh Real Monsters? Rocko's Modern Life? Good stuff, good stuff.  :biggrin: B)

yes to all of those.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 11, 2009, 09:57:17 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 11, 2009, 08:00:39 PM

Does anyone have a good camera in the $100-150 price range?

Those two terms contradict each other.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 09:59:23 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 11, 2009, 09:23:50 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 08:36:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

IMO, The best skit on All-That: Ashley. That's Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!  :bleh:

Amanda Bynes= CUTE  :wub: :P

My favorite skit was Vital Information, although Everyday French was funny as hell too.

And since we're talking about classic Nick shows, anyone remember Legends of the Hidden Temple? Doug? Rugrats? Ahh Real Monsters? Rocko's Modern Life? Good stuff, good stuff.  :biggrin: B)

yes to all of those.

Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep, yep!!

All Time fave cartoons: Doug and Rugrats
wish they could re-air some of those shows... :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 11, 2009, 10:01:21 PM

I LOVED Rugrats. But to my knowledge, they stopped airing that show completely as of 5 years ago or so. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 10:07:13 PM

They used to air it on the Nicktoons channel, although I don't know if they still do, or if that channel even still exists.  :thinking:

On a different note, Tyler, you just saw one hell of a hockey game. Luckily, it went in the Caps favor this time 'round (at least luckily for me!).  :dance: :dance: :dance:

Although I'm not happy with tonight's officiating. If there's one rule in hockey during the playoffs, its that you NEVER EVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES blow the whistle with less than five minutes on the clock. And if you DO call a penalty at ANY time in a playoff game, it had better be a good one. The cheap calls don't fly. Let the players decide the game, not a penalty.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 11, 2009, 10:21:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2009, 08:39:56 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 11, 2009, 07:42:06 PM

I used to love Nick, in the 90s I don't think they had a bad show. Classic All-That was amazing, Vital Information for Your Everyday Life, Everyday French with Pierre Escargot, and Cooking with Randy and Mandy.

I remember classic All That. I miss it with Kenan, Kel, Laurie, Amanda and a few more characters.

Yes Amanda is super cute! AAAAAAAAAMANDA MANDA MANDA MANDA SHOOOOOOOOW! Love that theme! Now its stupid I-Carly....why the hell is the computer a Pear?  The only thing I get irritated about Nick News is that she asks to many questions in the beginning.

Like in that rainbow video....Do you know what a rainbow is? Have you ever seen a rainbow? Things like that kind of get annoying... Other than that....it's good 30 min program. At least, better that the shows in Nick now!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2009, 10:22:28 PM

iCarly makes no sense. All That didn't make sense either...but it had HUMOR. Not lame attempts at it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 10:33:04 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 10:07:13 PM

They used to air it on the Nicktoons channel, although I don't know if they still do, or if that channel even still exists.  :thinking:

Nicktoons Network still exists. Just that the old shows were replaced by new ones such as The Mighty B!, Danny Phantom, My Life As A Teenage Robot, The Fairly OddParents, and even Spongebob. If there was a classic Nick channel, all those shows would be aired.

/me looks for old shows on youtube. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 11, 2009, 10:36:00 PM

There is a Viacom network that airs these shows... Nicktoons Network on Channel 129 (Comcast Cable, East Lansing... Digital) They are all of the classics like Ren and Stimpy, Rugrats, all of that classic stuff :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 10:43:52 PM

LOOK what I found!  :salute:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ZLct4B82c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ZLct4B82c#)
The Amanda Show: Stranded In A Car

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 11, 2009, 10:54:52 PM

In my opinion, The Amanda Show lost its pizzazz once they started that Moody's Point bullshit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 11:10:53 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 11, 2009, 10:54:52 PM

In my opinion, The Amanda Show lost its pizzazz once they started that Moody's Point bullshit.

Yeah I wasn't too big a fan of that skit either.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2009, 11:15:34 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 11, 2009, 08:00:39 PM

Does anyone have a good camera in the $100-150 price range?

I'm thinking about this one ([url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9311247&type=product&id=1218082167132[/url]) but i'm not sure

That seems like a nice camera right there, although I sort of would not want a camera with that color :whistling:
Why do you need a new one?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 11, 2009, 11:32:49 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2009, 10:43:52 PM

LOOK what I found!  :salute:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ZLct4B82c#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_ZLct4B82c#[/url])
The Amanda Show: Stranded In A Car

 :rofl2: :rofl2: That's my favorite skit!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 12, 2009, 01:46:22 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 11, 2009, 11:32:49 PM

 :rofl2: :rofl2: That's my favorite skit!

One of mine too :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 12, 2009, 06:08:43 AM

I just read up on the discount for Home Depot employees.... I can get a hefty 25% discount off my bill! That's massive! Blackberry Storm here I come  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 12, 2009, 07:51:12 AM

Rugrats= best show ever created on Nickelodeon.  I loved that show.  Every Saturday my cousins and I would watch like 2 hours of that show.  I have like 5 or 6 Rugrat movies (of actual episodes of the show).  Ah..brings back memories.

I also like Hey Arnold!.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 12, 2009, 07:57:21 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 12, 2009, 07:51:12 AM

Rugrats= best show ever created on Nickelodeon.  I loved that show.  Every Saturday my cousins and I would watch like 2 hours of that show.  I have like 5 or 6 Rugrat movies (of actual episodes of the show).  Ah..brings back memories.

I also like Hey Arnold!.

LOL how'd I forget Hey Arnold!  :P :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 12, 2009, 08:55:03 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 11, 2009, 11:15:34 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 11, 2009, 08:00:39 PM

Does anyone have a good camera in the $100-150 price range?

I'm thinking about this one ([url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9311247&type=product&id=1218082167132[/url]) but i'm not sure

That seems like a nice camera right there, although I sort of would not want a camera with that color :whistling:
Why do you need a new one?

Because my mom took my HP back and i wanted to find an HD Camera for whenever TWC HD comes. and my dad told me no tuner until i move out on my own.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 12, 2009, 09:55:30 AM

Well it's confirmed...last Fri was the last episode of the series Everybody Hates Chris.  So  :cry:

Also many of you probably already know...MADTV series Finale will be this Saturday! So you dont want to miss it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 12, 2009, 11:10:57 AM

Well, this is definitely catching my attention:
From weather.com.......

Quote

May 13  Tomorrow night
Windy with showers and thundershowers during the evening - thunderstorms becoming more numerous overnight with heavy downpours. Low 57F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Significant rainfall amounts possible.

We haven't had Heavy T-Storms in the forecast since May 2004, so this could be interesting!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 12, 2009, 04:19:45 PM

Well I announced some news last night on Martin's stream...and I hope not to hear crickets chirping this time...

I just got back with my BF Adam. He IMed me on Yahoo and apologized for everything. He promised to be there for me every step of the way. He quit World of Warcraft after what happened. And he is willing to help us find a way to stop Lamarr's madness. I felt that he tried everything to get me to talk to him (despite the time I wrote the Dear Ex-BF letter and all world has fallen apart). Well,  :cry: I had tears, and I had to confess that I missed him so much, and that I was acting like a total  :censored: these past three weeks. And so...I took him back, and we're back together. Happiness is back with Anistorm.

Oh, and BTW, I'm grounded. For Various stupid reasons. I have my alternative source: my PSP. I have to do it discreetly because I don't want to get caught texting. I might try to get my laptop back by proving none of the stuff is my fault.

/me starts to hear crickets chirping again <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 12, 2009, 08:06:38 PM

Talk about storms in the Bay Area today. :blink:

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3257/storms.th.png) (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=storms.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 12, 2009, 08:17:14 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 12, 2009, 04:19:45 PM

Well I announced some news last night on Martin's stream...and I hope not to hear crickets chirping this time...

I just got back with my BF Adam. He IMed me on Yahoo and apologized for everything. He promised to be there for me every step of the way. He quit World of Warcraft after what happened. And he is willing to help us find a way to stop Lamarr's madness. I felt that he tried everything to get me to talk to him (despite the time I wrote the Dear Ex-BF letter and all world has fallen apart). Well,  :cry: I had tears, and I had to confess that I missed him so much, and that I was acting like a total  :censored: these past three weeks. And so...I took him back, and we're back together. Happiness is back with Anistorm.

Oh, and BTW, I'm grounded. For Various stupid reasons. I have my alternative source: my PSP. I have to do it discreetly because I don't want to get caught texting. I might try to get my laptop back by proving none of the stuff is my fault.

/me starts to hear crickets chirping again <_<

Ur 18, and your grounded?  :blink: Anyways, glad things are going great for you now.  B) Besides being grounded at 18..   :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 12, 2009, 08:23:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 11, 2009, 11:10:53 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 11, 2009, 10:54:52 PM

In my opinion, The Amanda Show lost its pizzazz once they started that Moody's Point bullshit.

Yeah I wasn't too big a fan of that skit either.  :no:

I thought that skit was absolutely pointless

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 12, 2009, 08:43:48 PM

Wow, incredible find from last hour!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd6FJBu8xyc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd6FJBu8xyc#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 12, 2009, 09:40:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on May 12, 2009, 08:17:14 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 12, 2009, 04:19:45 PM

Well I announced some news last night on Martin's stream...and I hope not to hear crickets chirping this time...

I just got back with my BF Adam. He IMed me on Yahoo and apologized for everything. He promised to be there for me every step of the way. He quit World of Warcraft after what happened. And he is willing to help us find a way to stop Lamarr's madness. I felt that he tried everything to get me to talk to him (despite the time I wrote the Dear Ex-BF letter and all world has fallen apart). Well,  :cry: I had tears, and I had to confess that I missed him so much, and that I was acting like a total  :censored: these past three weeks. And so...I took him back, and we're back together. Happiness is back with Anistorm.

Oh, and BTW, I'm grounded. For Various stupid reasons. I have my alternative source: my PSP. I have to do it discreetly because I don't want to get caught texting. I might try to get my laptop back by proving none of the stuff is my fault.

/me starts to hear crickets chirping again <_<

Ur 18, and your grounded?  :blink: Anyways, glad things are going great for you now.  B) Besides being grounded at 18..   :hmm:

I know, stupid huh? Hopefully when I get a job things can change a little...I really hope by this summer.
But anyways... I got my laptop back...but idk if its official.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 12, 2009, 10:48:03 PM

(http://jstimg.info/a7mkg4cvl5kgp.png)
Don't you just love user account restrictions on a domain controller? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 12, 2009, 10:48:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 12, 2009, 08:43:48 PM

Wow, incredible find from last hour!
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd6FJBu8xyc#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd6FJBu8xyc#[/url])

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 13, 2009, 12:34:46 PM

It's final week for me. I have a Econ Final on Fri, Music History Final on Sat, and Physics Final On Tuesday. After 10 AM on Tues....IM OFFICALLY DONE with school until summer school, of course.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 13, 2009, 02:26:59 PM

:plane: Now im off my college campus until sept 8th  :drunk:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 13, 2009, 02:51:40 PM

For those of you who are done with college until this fall (or summer), LUCKY YOU! >_> I need about...15 more days until I am done completely! Then I have a 11-day short vacation and then on June 22 I am back in college. My summer schedule has been released finally and now I know what classes I should sign up this summer. (This summer intersession at IVC is from June 22, to July 30 so it's a good six weeks.) I'm gonna take an evening class and two online classes so I don't have to be outside in the heat alot since it's gonna be a hot hot summer! I know this summer is gonna be great.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 13, 2009, 04:03:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 13, 2009, 02:51:40 PM

For those of you who are done with college until this fall (or summer), LUCKY YOU! >_> I need about...15 more days until I am done completely! Then I have a 11-day short vacation and then on June 22 I am back in college. My summer schedule has been released finally and now I know what classes I should sign up this summer. (This summer intersession at IVC is from June 22, to July 30 so it's a good six weeks.) I'm gonna take an evening class and two online classes so I don't have to be outside in the heat alot since it's gonna be a hot hot summer! I know this summer is gonna be great.  B)

Cool...what classes are you planning to take?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 13, 2009, 04:40:45 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 13, 2009, 04:03:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 13, 2009, 02:51:40 PM

For those of you who are done with college until this fall (or summer), LUCKY YOU! >_> I need about...15 more days until I am done completely! Then I have a 11-day short vacation and then on June 22 I am back in college. My summer schedule has been released finally and now I know what classes I should sign up this summer. (This summer intersession at IVC is from June 22, to July 30 so it's a good six weeks.) I'm gonna take an evening class and two online classes so I don't have to be outside in the heat alot since it's gonna be a hot hot summer! I know this summer is gonna be great.  B)

Cool...what classes are you planning to take?

Intermediate Reading--Evening class 5:30-7:40 PM PT Monday-Thursday (I am passing Reading-2nd so I need this class to continue)
Earth & Space Science--Online Class (This class has a small emphasis in meteorology)
Beginning Algebra w/ Emphasis in Graphing--Online class (I am also passing Basic Math-2nd and this class is next to take)

I'm only allowed to take one evening class this summer so I chose Intermediate Reading. Earth & Space Science's credits can transfer to a university. I'll be mostly in the house this summer unless I get a job soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 13, 2009, 05:48:12 PM

Circuit City has risen from the dead!

http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website (http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 13, 2009, 06:17:59 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 13, 2009, 05:48:12 PM

Circuit City has risen from the dead!

[url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url] ([url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url])

 :dance: Let's hope it continues!!!!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 13, 2009, 06:22:20 PM

hey guys, i kinda need help identifying this song, it's an emulation someone made -- but i don't believe this particular song has been played on twc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiuMAM0Cl4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiuMAM0Cl4#)

so since i wasn't sure if it's been on a playlist before, i decided to post it here -- maybe someone knows the name/artist?
btw i've asked the creator of that video, but he hasn't been on for 5 days haha, i can wait, just a little eager.
---------
basically i've always loved this song, it used to be played during passing periods at my junior high school haha, it was the only song i ever liked during passing period.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 13, 2009, 06:43:04 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 13, 2009, 06:22:20 PM

hey guys, i kinda need help identifying this song, it's an emulation someone made -- but i don't believe this particular song has been played on twc

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiuMAM0Cl4#noexternalembed[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkiuMAM0Cl4#noexternalembed[/url])

so since i wasn't sure if it's been on a playlist before, i decided to post it here -- maybe someone knows the name/artist?
btw i've asked the creator of that video, but he hasn't been on for 5 days haha, i can wait, just a little eager.
---------
basically i've always loved this song, it used to be played during passing periods at my junior high school haha, it was the only song i ever liked during passing period.

That's our very own Jake Heinrich's video.... Maybe he can help you out if nobody knows :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 13, 2009, 06:49:43 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 13, 2009, 05:48:12 PM

Circuit City has risen from the dead!

[url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url] ([url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url])

Figures, we were just talking about Circuit City and how they went out of business at the end of school today. lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 13, 2009, 06:58:56 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 13, 2009, 06:49:43 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 13, 2009, 05:48:12 PM

Circuit City has risen from the dead!

[url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url] ([url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url])

Figures, we were just talking about Circuit City and how they went out of business at the end of school today. lol.

Systemax is taking over the world.... Tiger Direct, CompUSA, and Circuit City's websites will all be the same, with the same content and SKU's and everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2009, 06:58:56 PM

Sounds like the Rippingtons to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 13, 2009, 08:45:47 PM

Boy is it storming bad here now. :(

Here's the image from my live radar stream via GRLevel3. ;)


(http://weatherfan95.xtreemhost.com/radar/ktbw_br1_0.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 13, 2009, 09:49:45 PM

Good news, Gary... my Pens have officially eliminated your Caps. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 13, 2009, 09:55:07 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 13, 2009, 09:49:45 PM

Good news, Gary... my Pens have officially eliminated your Caps. :P

Talk about anti-climatic. This series has been so great from the get go, and then they drop this stinker. I would much rather lose a close game than be beaten to a pulp.  Tonights game was a stunner and a letdown.

I did get a chuckle out of your goaltender's mistake at the end of the second. God knows we needed a freebie.  :rofl:

As much as I hate to say it, I'll be pulling for the Pens. It wouldn't hurt to see them win a cup. Unlike their football counterparts, its been awhile since they've gone all the way. 

As for the Caps, we'll see you right back here next May. You can count on it!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 13, 2009, 10:00:57 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 13, 2009, 05:48:12 PM

Circuit City has risen from the dead!

[url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url] ([url]http://consumerist.com/5252635/tigerdirect-parent-company-buys-circuit-city-website[/url])

Its just like CompUSA now

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 13, 2009, 10:58:18 PM

This is so freakin FUNNY. Ashton Kutcher covers the CNN logo with a banner that had his twitter name!!!

http://twitpic.com/54r20 (http://twitpic.com/54r20)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 14, 2009, 09:21:19 AM

Three more weeks of School! We get out June 4th. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 14, 2009, 09:36:13 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 14, 2009, 09:21:19 AM

Three more weeks of School! We get out June 4th. :dance:

I get out June 5th  :bleh:
15 more school daze (wake-ups as we call them) on my end, and 22 daze total  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 14, 2009, 09:59:13 AM

Great, my school just blocked mibbit.com. No IRC chatting on school computers anymore. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 14, 2009, 10:11:08 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 14, 2009, 09:59:13 AM

Great, my school just blocked mibbit.com. No IRC chatting on school computers anymore. <_<

Proxy?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 14, 2009, 10:14:45 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 14, 2009, 09:36:13 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 14, 2009, 09:21:19 AM

Three more weeks of School! We get out June 4th. :dance:

I get out June 5th  :bleh:
15 more school daze (wake-ups as we call them) on my end, and 22 daze total  :dance:

I get out June 9th :D

Quote from: Gil on May 14, 2009, 10:11:08 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 14, 2009, 09:59:13 AM

Great, my school just blocked mibbit.com. No IRC chatting on school computers anymore. <_<

Proxy?

School comps suck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 14, 2009, 10:22:08 AM

School computers do suck. At my old HS they blocked everything, this year apparently they are even worse, luckily I don't have to deal with them. At the University of Toledo I haven't run into anything that's blocked.

BTW, I my last day of school was May 6th and that was just for one exam, my last day of class was even before that!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 14, 2009, 12:45:38 PM

Oh, don't even get me started about school blocks. A lot of times, I have interesting vdeos that I post to youtube, that I also want to show people at school, and I end up having to upload the video to my photobucket account or bring in a DVD with the video.

Most of the proxy sites themselves have been blocked. This is still a new thing to me, as I have only known about it since mid-April. The only proxy site that I know of is http://www.francesgites.com/, (http://www.francesgites.com/,) but that won't load for some reason at my school. It tells me that the connecton to the server has "timed out". I do not believe the site has been blocked yet, but could be on the verge of that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 14, 2009, 01:04:19 PM

I think Mibbit has been blocked in my college as well.  :thrilled:

Anyways...Serafina, my cat is not feeling well.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 14, 2009, 02:44:49 PM

Mibbit is blocked here as well even though im the admin of my computer

It might be something with the site

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 14, 2009, 03:07:48 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 14, 2009, 02:44:49 PM

Mibbit is blocked here as well even though im the admin of my computer

It might be something with the site

I can access Mibbit fine here. I've never heard of a college that blocked websites. I thought it was just grade schools/high schools that did that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 14, 2009, 03:10:54 PM

Oh wait....update. SOME of the Library comps had Mibbit blocked, the one I was on this morning was blocked but I knew why: ADOBE FLASH PLAYER 10 IS AVAILABLE. WOULD YOU LIKE DO INSTALL IT NOW?
^I'd get in trouble for installing stuff without the librarian's consent.

Update on Serafina: Just called my sister and she said that her fever is down a bit. Which is good. I might consider changing her diet.

Quote from: Mike M on May 14, 2009, 03:07:48 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 14, 2009, 02:44:49 PM

Mibbit is blocked here as well even though im the admin of my computer

It might be something with the site

I can access Mibbit fine here. I've never heard of a college that blocked websites. I thought it was just grade schools/high schools that did that.

The only sites that are blocked here in IVC are myspace and youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 14, 2009, 04:35:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 14, 2009, 10:14:45 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 14, 2009, 09:36:13 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 14, 2009, 09:21:19 AM

Three more weeks of School! We get out June 4th. :dance:

I get out June 5th  :bleh:
15 more school daze (wake-ups as we call them) on my end, and 22 daze total  :dance:

I get out June 9th :D

Quote from: Gil on May 14, 2009, 10:11:08 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 14, 2009, 09:59:13 AM

Great, my school just blocked mibbit.com. No IRC chatting on school computers anymore. <_<

Proxy?

School comps suck.

I agreed about school computers Being useless. My school blocked this website for a reason. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 14, 2009, 04:48:26 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 14, 2009, 04:35:53 PM

I agreed about school computers Being useless. My school blocked this website for a reason. <_<

You mean TWC Today? That to me sounds stupid.  :nono:
I am the only person at my school (of about 975+ people total) who knows about the site, so it will never be blocked for me.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on May 14, 2009, 05:34:58 PM

I have to endure a crappy content filter known as TwoTrees Shelterbelt (http://www.scootinger.net/2007/03/03/twotrees-shelterbelt-worst-filtering-system-ever/). It blocks many Web sites I use, including Twitter, YouTube, Homestar Runner, Homestar Runner Wiki, Last.fm, and worst of all, my own Web site.

It is so bad that I even blogged about it (http://wlair.us.to/2008/04/21/twotrees-shelterbelt-worst-content-filter-ever/) once.

Also, I am forced to use Internet Explorer 6! :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 14, 2009, 06:03:32 PM

Our schools use surfcontrol, but sometimes that doesn't work, one time i found a picture of a wooded lake area I was going to use for a writing project, then when I clicked on it, I got taken to an ad site where it said FREE PORN BY E-MAIL, any way, on ALL of our schools computers you can't right-click on the taskbar, you can't access the display properties (which sucks when you have computers that's resolution are 800x600 from full-screen programs), as well as you can't open the window that shows the current devices connected when you right-click the "Safely remove hardware" notification Icon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 14, 2009, 06:18:17 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 14, 2009, 06:03:32 PM

Our schools use surfcontrol, but sometimes that doesn't work, one time i found a picture of a wooded lake area I was going to use for a writing project, then when I clicked on it, I got taken to an ad site where it said FREE PORN BY E-MAIL, any way, on ALL of our schools computers you can't right-click on the taskbar, you can't access the display properties (which sucks when you have computers that's resolution are 800x600 from full-screen programs), as well as you can't open the window that shows the current devices connected when you right-click the "Safely remove hardware" notification Icon.

Yeah, they don't want students messing with settings, even though you would probably only affect the settings in your login. I am looking at buying a laptop later this year. I am also considering buying an Internet card with a subscription service from a provider (AT&T or Verizon, most likely) to avoid this whole blocking mess.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 14, 2009, 10:32:04 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 14, 2009, 10:22:08 AM

BTW, I my last day of school was May 6th and that was just for one exam, my last day of class was even before that!  :dance:

Wow that rocks. When do you start classes again?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 15, 2009, 08:07:02 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 14, 2009, 10:32:04 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 14, 2009, 10:22:08 AM

BTW, I my last day of school was May 6th and that was just for one exam, my last day of class was even before that!  :dance:

Wow that rocks. When do you start classes again?

The Fall semester begins August 24th. I could take summer classes but I need a break.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 15, 2009, 11:07:16 AM

Okay, what the hell is with BOTH facebook and myspace. Facebook just had some tweaks with the chat thingy...and now today...myspace just added their chat thingy! Also, on your statuses on your myspace, it's limited to 140 characters, like Twitter. Is myspace trying to beat facebook? I sense some competition...I'm writing a blog about this later.

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 15, 2009, 08:07:02 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 14, 2009, 10:32:04 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 14, 2009, 10:22:08 AM

BTW, I my last day of school was May 6th and that was just for one exam, my last day of class was even before that!  :dance:

Wow that rocks. When do you start classes again?

The Fall semester begins August 24th. I could take summer classes but I need a break.

Mine begins August 24th too in the fall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 15, 2009, 01:49:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 15, 2009, 11:07:16 AM

Okay, what the hell is with BOTH facebook and myspace. Facebook just had some tweaks with the chat thingy...and now today...myspace just added their chat thingy! Also, on your statuses on your myspace, it's limited to 140 characters, like Twitter. Is myspace trying to beat facebook? I sense some competition...I'm writing a blog about this later.

Myspace is already dead to me, and I predict it will be for everybody else not long from now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 15, 2009, 02:53:36 PM

MySpace is soo 2005...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 15, 2009, 05:50:58 PM

Await for my blog..... :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 15, 2009, 05:55:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

myspace sucks, i've been pressured my friends to make one again but there's no way I'm making one. ^_^ i only use myspace to listen to songs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

LOL, you guys never cease to amaze me.

Wasn't MySpace around long before Facebook? That would make Facebook the unoriginal piece of crap.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 15, 2009, 06:25:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

Wasn't MySpace around long before Facebook? That would make Facebook the unoriginal piece of crap.  :whistling:

Bingo. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 15, 2009, 06:29:01 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 06:19:37 PM

LOL, you guys never cease to amaze me.

Wasn't MySpace around long before Facebook? That would make Facebook the unoriginal piece of crap.  :whistling:

not true at all. yeah, ok myspace came first, but facebook is original with their content--myspace was doing well, then facebook pops in with neat features, myspace decides to create exact features like facebook -- sure they can do that, but where is the originality in that? myspace is pathetic now, and coping ideas only proves that further. plus they have too many ads.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 15, 2009, 06:50:00 PM

I'm uploading 100 images of the sports games 8th graders had at school today to my Myspace. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 15, 2009, 07:22:32 PM

Facebook is worse look why


http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/15/new-facebook-virus-could-cost-you-money-and-friends/?icid=webmail (http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/15/new-facebook-virus-could-cost-you-money-and-friends/?icid=webmail)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 15, 2009, 08:06:25 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on May 15, 2009, 07:22:32 PM

Facebook is worse look why


[url]http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/15/new-facebook-virus-could-cost-you-money-and-friends/?icid=webmail[/url]
 ([url]http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/05/15/new-facebook-virus-could-cost-you-money-and-friends/?icid=webmail[/url])

oh please. myspace has had it's own share of viruses, and much more frequent than facebook.

i'm not saying facebook is better, i'm just saying they've really gone down hill after stealing some ideas that were clearly not theres.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 15, 2009, 08:55:56 PM

Myspace didn't keep how users could change content under control and let spammers (not saying facebook doesnt have any) get way out of control. The result is long loading pages with poor design and navigation. Quarter of the profiles dont work with Firefox. Not to mention its common for people to jump on the latest trending thing. I mean Facebook and Twitter wont be half as popular in about 5 years. Might not seem like it now but remember how Myspace was the first few years they were out

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 15, 2009, 10:46:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

I know, once I started using Facebook I've logged into MySpace once. I don't like it anymore like I used to

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 15, 2009, 11:12:45 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 15, 2009, 10:46:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

I know, once I started using Facebook I've logged into MySpace once. I don't like it anymore like I used to

just wondering...how old are you?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 15, 2009, 11:15:16 PM

imo myspace is a place for school children to let out their raging hormones and for adults to talk about their sex life

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 15, 2009, 11:25:13 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 15, 2009, 11:12:45 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 15, 2009, 10:46:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

I know, once I started using Facebook I've logged into MySpace once. I don't like it anymore like I used to

just wondering...how old are you?  :blink:

You can check his profile.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 15, 2009, 11:26:44 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 15, 2009, 11:12:45 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 15, 2009, 10:46:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

I know, once I started using Facebook I've logged into MySpace once. I don't like it anymore like I used to

just wondering...how old are you?  :blink:

He is 11

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 15, 2009, 11:36:45 PM

This is one reason I love twitter. I never really liked spending lots of time on sites like myspace and facebook. Twitter lets me say whats on my mind and leave. Nothing complicated

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 15, 2009, 11:48:22 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 15, 2009, 11:36:45 PM

This is one reason I love twitter. I never really liked spending lots of time on sites like myspace and facebook. Twitter lets me say whats on my mind and leave. Nothing complicated

Exactly

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 11:55:52 PM

IMO, that's just stupid Joshua.

Alright, overall, I've seen exactly 0 compelling reasons why Facebook is so much better than MySpace. Frankly, I hate Facebook. I think finding people is 10 times harder on Facebook. On Myspace, you simply type a name and enter alocation and your off. On Facebook its not like that. You have to search by name, but you don't get to narrow it down to a certain location, or distance. You can look in a certain network, but that only helps if you know what network your friend is in. Otherwise its useless. So basically you can only search by name, which gives you hundreds of results and no way to narrow them down any.

Just about all of my friends use MySpace. I know only one girl who uses Facebook. And that's the only reason I use it. If not for her, I would have abandoned Facebook eeons ago. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 16, 2009, 12:00:21 AM

Yeah a lot of people are still into myspace.  I prefer Facebook, though.  Nobody I know really uses myspace, which would be my reason for using facebook.

Does Xanga ring a bell to anyone? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 16, 2009, 12:01:22 AM

 :footinmouth:

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 11:55:52 PM

IMO, that's just stupid Joshua.

Alright, overall, I've seen exactly 0 compelling reasons why Facebook is so much better than MySpace. Frankly, I hate Facebook. I think finding people is 10 times harder on Facebook. On Myspace, you simply type a name and enter alocation and your off. On Facebook its not like that. You have to search by name, but you don't get to narrow it down to a certain location, or distance. You can look in a certain network, but that only helps if you know what network your friend is in. Otherwise its useless. So basically you can only search by name, which gives you hundreds of results and no way to narrow them down any.

Just about all of my friends use MySpace. I know only one girl who uses Facebook. And that's the only reason I use it. If not for her, I would have abandoned Facebook eeons ago.

Ive noticed that the people who use these services very a lot by region. I know hardly anyone from my area on myspace today but I have a friend in NY who knows nobody on Facebook from his area. Kinda interesting to me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 16, 2009, 12:17:30 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 16, 2009, 12:00:21 AM

Yeah a lot of people are still into myspace.  I prefer Facebook, though.  Nobody I know really uses myspace, which would be my reason for using facebook.

Does Xanga ring a bell to anyone? :P

Xanga, yeah I remember that. Seemed like it died out about as quickly as it came about. I don't think I know anyone that uses that anymore.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 16, 2009, 12:25:32 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 11:55:52 PM

IMO, that's just stupid Joshua.

Alright, overall, I've seen exactly 0 compelling reasons why Facebook is so much better than MySpace. Frankly, I hate Facebook. I think finding people is 10 times harder on Facebook. On Myspace, you simply type a name and enter alocation and your off. On Facebook its not like that. You have to search by name, but you don't get to narrow it down to a certain location, or distance. You can look in a certain network, but that only helps if you know what network your friend is in. Otherwise its useless. So basically you can only search by name, which gives you hundreds of results and no way to narrow them down any.

Just about all of my friends use MySpace. I know only one girl who uses Facebook. And that's the only reason I use it. If not for her, I would have abandoned Facebook eeons ago.

gary, i don't get where you're getting we're saying facebook is better... :dunno: obviously everyone has their own opinions - i respect yours. i'm just confused. i might be looking at it in a different way.  :unsure:

i'll admit, i use myspace...i just don't like it. it's too cluttered and just unoriginal, i'm a tech freak i'm just like that. always have been. lol -- and as martin said, it varies pending your region. it's weird actually. haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 16, 2009, 01:02:10 AM

Uhhh..I could just change the topic now since this is starting to become a very hot debate...and I am not done with my IMO blog yet! >_<

Aaaanyways...I must regret that I am tired of school. Anyone else? <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 16, 2009, 01:28:47 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 16, 2009, 12:25:32 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 11:55:52 PM

IMO, that's just stupid Joshua.

Alright, overall, I've seen exactly 0 compelling reasons why Facebook is so much better than MySpace. Frankly, I hate Facebook. I think finding people is 10 times harder on Facebook. On Myspace, you simply type a name and enter alocation and your off. On Facebook its not like that. You have to search by name, but you don't get to narrow it down to a certain location, or distance. You can look in a certain network, but that only helps if you know what network your friend is in. Otherwise its useless. So basically you can only search by name, which gives you hundreds of results and no way to narrow them down any.

Just about all of my friends use MySpace. I know only one girl who uses Facebook. And that's the only reason I use it. If not for her, I would have abandoned Facebook eeons ago.

gary, i don't get where you're getting we're saying facebook is better... :dunno: obviously everyone has their own opinions - i respect yours. i'm just confused. i might be looking at it in a different way.  :unsure:

i'll admit, i use myspace...i just don't like it. it's too cluttered and just unoriginal, i'm a tech freak i'm just like that. always have been. lol -- and as martin said, it varies pending your region. it's weird actually. haha

How can you look at what everyone is saying and be confused about how I come to the conclusion that those peopel, and you, think that Facebook is better? One person called it a place for schoolchildren, and one even called it a piece of shit. I mean, come on Al.

I'm ten times the tech freak you are Al, believe me, and MySpace ranks high on my list for that reason.

What I have a problem with, as usual is that it once again appears that the naysayers are the only ones allowed to an opinion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 16, 2009, 01:50:22 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 16, 2009, 01:28:47 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 16, 2009, 12:25:32 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 15, 2009, 11:55:52 PM

IMO, that's just stupid Joshua.

Alright, overall, I've seen exactly 0 compelling reasons why Facebook is so much better than MySpace. Frankly, I hate Facebook. I think finding people is 10 times harder on Facebook. On Myspace, you simply type a name and enter alocation and your off. On Facebook its not like that. You have to search by name, but you don't get to narrow it down to a certain location, or distance. You can look in a certain network, but that only helps if you know what network your friend is in. Otherwise its useless. So basically you can only search by name, which gives you hundreds of results and no way to narrow them down any.

Just about all of my friends use MySpace. I know only one girl who uses Facebook. And that's the only reason I use it. If not for her, I would have abandoned Facebook eeons ago.

gary, i don't get where you're getting we're saying facebook is better... :dunno: obviously everyone has their own opinions - i respect yours. i'm just confused. i might be looking at it in a different way.  :unsure:

i'll admit, i use myspace...i just don't like it. it's too cluttered and just unoriginal, i'm a tech freak i'm just like that. always have been. lol -- and as martin said, it varies pending your region. it's weird actually. haha

How can you look at what everyone is saying and be confused about how I come to the conclusion that those peopel, and you, think that Facebook is better? One person called it a place for schoolchildren, and one even called it a piece of shit. I mean, come on Al.

I'm ten times the tech freak you are Al, believe me, and MySpace ranks high on my list for that reason.

What I have a problem with, as usual is that it once again appears that the naysayers are the only ones allowed to an opinion.

...alright then...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 16, 2009, 04:27:54 AM

We have finals on the last three days of school  <_< (there goes the fun about the last day of school)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 16, 2009, 06:03:28 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 16, 2009, 04:27:54 AM

We have finals on the last three days of school  <_< (there goes the fun about the last day of school)

I have finals on the very last day of school, this is their way to make sure everyone comes to school on the last day. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 16, 2009, 06:59:36 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 16, 2009, 06:03:28 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 16, 2009, 04:27:54 AM

We have finals on the last three days of school  <_< (there goes the fun about the last day of school)

I have finals on the very last day of school, this is their way to make sure everyone comes to school on the last day. <_<

Yeah, I have the exact same problem. I was told, however, that it was because the state of Michigan does not allow students to have a day to do nothing. They don't allow us to have an hou during each school day where there is nothing scheduled. I have a gosh darn book report for econ due (that I am putting off  :yawn: ) on June 2nd. I have exams (over material learned since 2nd semester began in late January) in Chemistry and English 10 on June 3rd. I then have exams over Algebra and then 6th Hour (Academic Lab- A break from the exams  :thrilled: ). On the final day, Friday June 5th, I have a half day. There is a major problem there, since the school crams in two exams in 3.5 hours. For me, it is Digital Design (I hate that class  <_< ) and Econ. Believe it or not, TWC's graphics and the old, much better look of Intellistar are not the only reason I want to go back to the 'olden daze'!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 16, 2009, 08:35:39 AM

I just watched a pre-Moody's Point episode of The Amanda Show

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 16, 2009, 11:05:33 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 16, 2009, 06:59:36 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 16, 2009, 06:03:28 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 16, 2009, 04:27:54 AM

We have finals on the last three days of school  <_< (there goes the fun about the last day of school)

I have finals on the very last day of school, this is their way to make sure everyone comes to school on the last day. <_<

Yeah, I have the exact same problem. I was told, however, that it was because the state of Michigan does not allow students to have a day to do nothing. They don't allow us to have an hou during each school day where there is nothing scheduled. I have a gosh darn book report for econ due (that I am putting off  :yawn: ) on June 2nd. I have exams (over material learned since 2nd semester began in late January) in Chemistry and English 10 on June 3rd. I then have exams over Algebra and then 6th Hour (Academic Lab- A break from the exams  :thrilled: ). On the final day, Friday June 5th, I have a half day. There is a major problem there, since the school crams in two exams in 3.5 hours. For me, it is Digital Design (I hate that class  <_< ) and Econ. Believe it or not, TWC's graphics and the old, much better look of Intellistar are not the only reason I want to go back to the 'olden daze'!  :bleh:

I used to have the same routine in my high school years...and yet I have finals on my last two days of the semester!

/me just killed a fly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 16, 2009, 11:07:39 AM

Here, finals last four days, then after that is the last day when we do basically nothing, so I don't bring anything with me that day. In fact, three of my eight classes don't have exams, so I probably won't be doing anything for four straight hours on June 11, and the last half of June 16.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 16, 2009, 11:51:13 AM

Ok, so I'm familiar with 1080i and 720p, but what are the native resolutions for each?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 16, 2009, 11:56:08 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 16, 2009, 11:51:13 AM

Ok, so I'm familiar with 1080i and 720p, but what are the native resolutions for each?

1920x1080 for 1080i and 1280x720 for 720p.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 11:59:24 AM

In my school, you don't have to take an exam if you have a 92.5 or above avg for the year or if you have As all 4 marking periods.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 16, 2009, 12:02:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 11:59:24 AM

In my school, you don't have to take an exam if you have a 92.5 or above avg for the year or if you have As all 4 marking periods.

That only applies to seniors here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 16, 2009, 12:06:07 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 15, 2009, 11:26:44 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 15, 2009, 11:12:45 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 15, 2009, 10:46:33 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 15, 2009, 05:24:36 PM

myspace is an unoriginal piece of s*** of a networking site.

that's all i've gotta say about myspace.

I know, once I started using Facebook I've logged into MySpace once. I don't like it anymore like I used to

just wondering...how old are you?  :blink:

He is 11

Actually I will be turning 12 in 2 months so just say i'm 12

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 16, 2009, 12:18:07 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 16, 2009, 12:06:07 PM

so just call me 12

Hey 12, how are you doing? I'm Robert, or you can call me Thomas too if you want.  :)  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 12:32:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 16, 2009, 12:02:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 11:59:24 AM

In my school, you don't have to take an exam if you have a 92.5 or above avg for the year or if you have As all 4 marking periods.

That only applies to seniors here.

Seniors don't take finals, A avg or not. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 16, 2009, 01:12:52 PM

Quote from: WeatherStar XL on May 16, 2009, 12:18:07 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 16, 2009, 12:06:07 PM

so just call me 12

Hey 12, how are you doing? I'm Robert, or you can call me Thomas too if you want.  :)  :P

:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 16, 2009, 01:49:23 PM

wow...national weather service FAIL. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for central bexar county, to only be canceled 5 minutes later.   :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 16, 2009, 02:02:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 12:32:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 16, 2009, 12:02:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 11:59:24 AM

In my school, you don't have to take an exam if you have a 92.5 or above avg for the year or if you have As all 4 marking periods.

That only applies to seniors here.

Seniors don't take finals, A avg or not. :P

You're all lucky!  In my high school days when semester finals were first introduced, everyone took them regardless of if you were a senior or what grades you earned.  They did change the policy after I graduated to these new rules:  You can earn an exemption from a class's semester final if you have an overall C or better and no more than 3 absences for that semester, but honors and AP classes don't allow exemptions.  Furthermore, even if you earn an exemption from every class on your schedule, you must choose one class to take a final.  So, everyone still has to take at least one final exam every semester.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 16, 2009, 02:28:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 16, 2009, 02:02:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 12:32:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 16, 2009, 12:02:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 16, 2009, 11:59:24 AM

In my school, you don't have to take an exam if you have a 92.5 or above avg for the year or if you have As all 4 marking periods.

That only applies to seniors here.

Seniors don't take finals, A avg or not. :P

You're all lucky!  In my high school days when semester finals were first introduced, everyone took them regardless of if you were a senior or what grades you earned.  They did change the policy after I graduated to these new rules:  You can earn an exemption from a class's semester final if you have an overall C or better and no more than 3 absences for that semester, but honors and AP classes don't allow exemptions.  Furthermore, even if you earn an exemption from every class on your schedule, you must choose one class to take a final.  So, everyone still has to take at least one final exam every semester.

Here in the IV,  EVERYONE takes finals. Even if you're a senior, even if you have A's, even if you have 3 or less absences, even if you have AP classes. You take a final no matter what. That's it. No exceptions whatsoever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 16, 2009, 04:16:59 PM

WMG muted a clip of mine before it finished processing. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 16, 2009, 04:24:36 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 16, 2009, 04:16:59 PM

WMG muted a clip of mine before it finished processing. :angry:

By clicking the "resolve copyright issue" button on that video, it got unmuted. :D :dance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EzKirNXtP0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EzKirNXtP0#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 17, 2009, 09:57:42 AM

So I got bored, and using DVDPatcher, I converted this video to HD. What do you guys think? :yawn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azWVtEB6Xnk&fmt=22#ws-hd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azWVtEB6Xnk&fmt=22#ws-hd)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 17, 2009, 11:17:27 AM

The finals policy at my school applies for 9-12.  If you have 2 or less absences, you do not have to take the final.  2 or more- you do.  I like that policy. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 17, 2009, 11:52:36 AM

I woke up early due to a huge cat fight between Serafina and her ex-BF (the father of the three kittens Steph, Alex, and Miki). I tried stopping it but Serafina ended up biting me in my arm. I'm okay tho...just that I believe the bites may have to be checked out by the doctor...it's pretty huge. Serafina also ended up attacking the kittens as well, but I already put her in an isolated place so she can calm her behavior.

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 17, 2009, 11:17:27 AM

The finals policy at my school applies for 9-12.  If you have 2 or less absences, you do not have to take the final.  2 or more- you do.  I like that policy.

I wish I had that policy. :( It sounds so fair.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 17, 2009, 11:57:50 AM

So..you could attend that class everyday, fail it, and still not take finals? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 17, 2009, 12:31:33 PM

So finally, after 10 months overdue to take the driving test, I've scheduled it. I'm taking it on Saturday, June 6. Hopefully I'll pass it this one time (I've been driving with just a permit since January '08, and was eligible to take the test in July '08). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 17, 2009, 01:06:36 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 17, 2009, 09:57:42 AM

So I got bored, and using DVDPatcher, I converted this video to HD. What do you guys think? :yawn:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azWVtEB6Xnk&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azWVtEB6Xnk&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url])

Interesting idea, but the quality isn't HD....its sized right, but the quality isnt there....cool feature though  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 17, 2009, 01:20:55 PM

Thanks Max for the feedback. :)

I knew it wasn't HD, but it was a try of conversion. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 17, 2009, 01:27:00 PM

How do you guys record videos in 16:9? I've been trying to do this with my tuner by setting the screen's resolution to 16:9, but the videos on YouTube still come out as 4:3. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 17, 2009, 01:45:18 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 17, 2009, 01:27:00 PM

How do you guys record videos in 16:9? I've been trying to do this with my tuner by setting the screen's resolution to 16:9, but the videos on YouTube still come out as 4:3. :unsure:

If you use XP's Movie Maker or Movie maker 2.6 for Vista, it can come out in 16:9. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 17, 2009, 01:47:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 17, 2009, 01:27:00 PM

How do you guys record videos in 16:9? I've been trying to do this with my tuner by setting the screen's resolution to 16:9, but the videos on YouTube still come out as 4:3. :unsure:

I have that problem too. Yeah, what is the trick to doing that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 17, 2009, 01:54:36 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 17, 2009, 01:47:05 PM

I have that problem too. Yeah, what is the trick to doing that?

Did you not read the post above what you just said? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 17, 2009, 02:02:50 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 17, 2009, 01:54:36 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 17, 2009, 01:47:05 PM

I have that problem too. Yeah, what is the trick to doing that?

Did you not read the post above what you just said? :blink:

Did you notice how I said that just seconds after you posted? I can publish a video in Widescreen in WMM, but it stll comes out in 4:3 on youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 17, 2009, 02:08:40 PM

You can download this version of Movie Maker that will produce 16:9 videos here. :thumbsup:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d6ba5972-328e-4df7-8f9d-068fc0f80cfc&displaylang=en (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d6ba5972-328e-4df7-8f9d-068fc0f80cfc&displaylang=en)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on May 17, 2009, 03:47:08 PM

In my high school, finals are at least 10% of the final grade, so it would be foolish not to attend finals. AP classes have their finals before the May AP exams, so it's over with. Also, parents can pull kids out of study hall during the finals schedule.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 17, 2009, 05:53:52 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 17, 2009, 11:57:50 AM

So..you could attend that class everyday, fail it, and still not take finals? :blink:

Yes.  But, if you are failing, you probably aren't attending everyday :P.  But yeah, if that were the case, they wouldn't. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 18, 2009, 06:50:35 AM

1 more day until my last final...which is Physics on Tuesday Morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 18, 2009, 08:06:27 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 17, 2009, 12:31:33 PM

So finally, after 10 months overdue to take the driving test, I've scheduled it. I'm taking it on Saturday, June 6. Hopefully I'll pass it this one time (I've been driving with just a permit since January '08, and was eligible to take the test in July '08). :yes:

You have nothing to worry about. It's not that difficult. You'll pass it with no problem. Don't let the thought of having the examiner in the car with you get you nervous/intimidated.  :biggrin: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2009, 06:35:02 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 18, 2009, 06:50:35 AM

1 more day until my last final...which is Physics on Tuesday Morning.

Good luck Rod! I know you can pass this exam with a good grade. Wish you all the best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 18, 2009, 08:55:01 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2009, 06:35:02 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 18, 2009, 06:50:35 AM

1 more day until my last final...which is Physics on Tuesday Morning.

Good luck Rod! I know you can pass this exam with a good grade. Wish you all the best.

 :biggrin:Thanks Victor! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 18, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

I just realized Blue's Clues was cancelled in 2006... I never knew that  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 18, 2009, 09:26:59 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 18, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

I just realized Blue's Clues was cancelled in 2006... I never knew that  :blink:

I did some research and found what Steve (the Blues Clues Steve) looks like now.

http://www.steveswebpage.com/Snapshots.html (http://www.steveswebpage.com/Snapshots.html)
^Check that out

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 18, 2009, 09:37:31 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 18, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

I just realized Blue's Clues was cancelled in 2006... I never knew that  :blink:

Wow, me neither! :o

There was another guy who hosted Blue's Clues too named Donovan, but I think he went by Joe on the show.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 18, 2009, 09:41:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 18, 2009, 09:37:31 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 18, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

I just realized Blue's Clues was cancelled in 2006... I never knew that  :blink:

Wow, me neither! :o

There was another guy who hosted Blue's Clues too named Donovan, but I think he went by Joe on the show.

Correct

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 18, 2009, 10:05:42 PM

Well, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide has surfaced just this evening, after being gone for a couple years. I never really liked the show, but it is okay  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 18, 2009, 10:28:21 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 18, 2009, 10:05:42 PM

Well, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide has surfaced just this evening, after being gone for a couple years. I never really liked the show, but it is okay  :thumbsup:

I was cancelled in 2007, but a spinoff is planned.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

WEIRD!  We were just talking about this in PE today, no lie.  We talked about all the rumors of what happened to the original Steve :P.
--
Anyone seen the show Jon and Kate Plus 8?  I love the show, and I love Kate, but I do NOT like what I am hearing.  They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.  If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

Quote

If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

How would they do the show if they were divorced? According to what I've heard, Kate was having an affair. I never watched the show.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 18, 2009, 11:22:31 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 18, 2009, 09:19:07 PM

I just realized Blue's Clues was cancelled in 2006... I never knew that  :blink:

That long ago. I had no idea. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 19, 2009, 04:01:52 AM

Today is the last day of school. Once Im done with my physics final on Tuesday morning then I'm done. YAY!!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 19, 2009, 07:50:43 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

Quote

If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

How would they do the show if they were divorced? According to what I've heard, Kate was having an affair. I never watched the show.

Right, that's why I said they should quit the show to sort things out.

I first hear Jon was cheating on Kate, and now Kate is cheating on Jon.  who knows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 19, 2009, 08:37:05 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

If only it were really that simple.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 19, 2009, 09:15:48 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 19, 2009, 07:50:43 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

Quote

If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

How would they do the show if they were divorced? According to what I've heard, Kate was having an affair. I never watched the show.

Right, that's why I said they should quit the show to sort things out.

I first hear Jon was cheating on Kate, and now Kate is cheating on Jon.  who knows.

Well by watching the show I don't blame Jon for cheating on Kate, she's a  :censored:.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2009, 10:02:57 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 19, 2009, 07:50:43 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

Quote

If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

How would they do the show if they were divorced? According to what I've heard, Kate was having an affair. I never watched the show.

Right, that's why I said they should quit the show to sort things out.

I first hear Jon was cheating on Kate, and now Kate is cheating on Jon.  who knows.

Maybe they were both cheating on eachother. :P

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 19, 2009, 09:15:48 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 19, 2009, 07:50:43 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

Quote

If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

How would they do the show if they were divorced? According to what I've heard, Kate was having an affair. I never watched the show.

Right, that's why I said they should quit the show to sort things out.

I first hear Jon was cheating on Kate, and now Kate is cheating on Jon.  who knows.

Well by watching the show I don't blame Jon for cheating on Kate, she's a  :censored:.

Well they could always put them up for adoption (I bet some people would pay a lot of money for those kids) or donate 'em to charity (can you do that with people?).

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 19, 2009, 09:15:48 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 19, 2009, 07:50:43 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 18, 2009, 11:07:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 18, 2009, 10:35:05 PM

They are having marital issues.  They have 8 kids, they cannot divorce, I feel soo bad for the kids.

Why not? He gets 4, she gets 4.

Quote

If they can't solve the marriage, they need to quit the show, for the sake of their kids.  :(  I feel bad for them.

How would they do the show if they were divorced? According to what I've heard, Kate was having an affair. I never watched the show.

Right, that's why I said they should quit the show to sort things out.

I first hear Jon was cheating on Kate, and now Kate is cheating on Jon.  who knows.

Well by watching the show I don't blame Jon for cheating on Kate, she's a  :censored:.

I saw about 10 minutes of an episode once, and Jon seemed like a real asshole.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 19, 2009, 12:25:27 PM

I never really have been much for a show like Jon and Kate Plus 8. It is virtually pointless to have 8 kids, and the amount they get paid to live their normal daily lives disgusts me. I have no interest in watching how they live.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2009, 12:27:45 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 19, 2009, 12:25:27 PM

I never really have been much for a show like Jon and Kate Plus 8. It is virtually pointless to have 8 kids, and the amount they get paid to live their normal daily lives disgusts me. I have no interest in watching how they live.  :no:

I never understood the appeal either. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 19, 2009, 12:30:14 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 19, 2009, 12:25:27 PM

I never really have been much for a show like Jon and Kate Plus 8. It is virtually pointless to have 8 kids, and the amount they get paid to live their normal daily lives disgusts me. I have no interest in watching how they live.  :no:

Let me clarify, I don't watch the show voluntarily, my sister and mom watch it and I'm just too lazy to leave the room.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 19, 2009, 12:43:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 19, 2009, 12:30:14 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 19, 2009, 12:25:27 PM

I never really have been much for a show like Jon and Kate Plus 8. It is virtually pointless to have 8 kids, and the amount they get paid to live their normal daily lives disgusts me. I have no interest in watching how they live.  :no:

Let me clarify, I don't watch the show voluntarily, my sister and mom watch it and I'm just too lazy to leave the room.

I don't think anyone's judging you on what shows you watch. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 19, 2009, 01:25:31 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 19, 2009, 12:43:05 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 19, 2009, 12:30:14 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 19, 2009, 12:25:27 PM

I never really have been much for a show like Jon and Kate Plus 8. It is virtually pointless to have 8 kids, and the amount they get paid to live their normal daily lives disgusts me. I have no interest in watching how they live.  :no:

Let me clarify, I don't watch the show voluntarily, my sister and mom watch it and I'm just too lazy to leave the room.

I don't think anyone's judging you on what shows you watch. :thumbsup:

Nope, I'm not either. I am just saying that I don't see the appeal of those shows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 19, 2009, 03:30:59 PM

I used to watch Jon and Kate Plus 8 in the past year but that show, IMO kinda bored me. My two sisters are still addicted to that show even though I heard of some rumors that Jon and Kate were separating. The last episode I left off was when they went to Hawaii.

Any rate, In high school I used to be a reality show junkie. I used to watch The Surreal Life, I Love New York, Charm School, The Apprentice, any reality show you can think of on VH1 and other local channels. Now, I'm old and TV takes up some of my time now. I only watch the shows I always watch (TWC, A&B-WC, Ghost Whisperer, Cold Case, George Lopez and my new favorite reality show: Charm School 3 with Ricki Lake).  :bleh: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 19, 2009, 03:59:53 PM

IM done Im doooonnnne!!! Yay! Final Grades not too peachy but ok

MUFHL 309: B
PHY 420 : ? <<< This may be a C but we wont find out grades until this Fri! Possibly as early as Thursday.
ECON 304: C
Anthro 310: B

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 19, 2009, 04:05:33 PM

Quote from: Vertical_Velocities on May 19, 2009, 03:59:53 PM

IM done Im doooonnnne!!! Yay! Final Grades not too peachy but ok

MUFHL 309: B
PHY 420 : ? <<< This may be a C but we wont find out grades until this Fri! Possibly as early as Thursday.
ECON 304: C
Anthro 310: B

Wow, Vertical! Lets hope you passed that class and aced that final!  :dance:
Anyways...11 more college days for me.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 19, 2009, 05:40:20 PM

Final grades posted for me also

Astronomy 11: C-

English 11: I meaning Incomplete/ which means i have to have tutoring during fall 2009 to get a better grade on the Portfolio

Reading 10: B-

Speech 11: A

So not looking forward to the tutoring in the fall

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 19, 2009, 06:23:02 PM

Well, it looks like if I can get TWC back in my room, it will be through DirecTV instead of Bright House. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 19, 2009, 06:28:07 PM

I got an autograph from my local meteorologist John Belski!!!!!!! I'll post pics later!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2009, 10:33:58 PM

Tomorrow, I'll be driving to WV for a Memorial Day break with my family.  During the last week of May, I'll only have dial-up internet, so it'll be interesting to see how well TWCT acts on a tortoise connection. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 19, 2009, 11:08:17 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2009, 10:33:58 PM

Tomorrow, I'll be driving to WV for a Memorial Day break with my family.  During the last week of May, I'll only have dial-up internet, so it'll be interesting to see how well TWCT acts on a tortoise connection. :bleh:

Worst case, the WAP2 link at the bottom ftw.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2009, 02:08:48 AM

Bet you can't solve this riddle:

Your last table ping pong ball falls into a long, yet narrow pipe in the ground. The pipe is fully secured expect for the small opening at the top, but you can't fit your hand, let alone even a finger, in the pipe far enough.  You have the paddle you were using, but the paddle handle is too big. You also have a set of car keys, and your shoe laces.  How do you get the ball out...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 20, 2009, 03:16:01 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2009, 10:33:58 PM

Tomorrow, I'll be driving to WV for a Memorial Day break with my family.  During the last week of May, I'll only have dial-up internet, so it'll be interesting to see how well TWCT acts on a tortoise connection. :bleh:

I hope you have a good time with your family! :wave: :yes:
It will not be the same without you in our nitely streams  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on May 20, 2009, 08:00:28 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2009, 02:08:48 AM

Bet you can't solve this riddle:

Your last table ping pong ball falls into a long, yet narrow pipe in the ground. The pipe is fully secured expect for the small opening at the top, but you can't fit your hand, let alone even a finger, in the pipe far enough.  You have the paddle you were using, but the paddle handle is too big. You also have a set of car keys, and your shoe laces.  How do you get the ball out...

Well if my logic is correct the ball can't fit in to start with.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 10:53:42 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2009, 02:08:48 AM

Bet you can't solve this riddle:

Your last table ping pong ball falls into a long, yet narrow pipe in the ground. The pipe is fully secured expect for the small opening at the top, but you can't fit your hand, let alone even a finger, in the pipe far enough.  You have the paddle you were using, but the paddle handle is too big. You also have a set of car keys, and your shoe laces.  How do you get the ball out...

/me is gonna remain silent. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 20, 2009, 11:05:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 20, 2009, 08:00:28 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2009, 02:08:48 AM

Bet you can't solve this riddle:

Your last table ping pong ball falls into a long, yet narrow pipe in the ground. The pipe is fully secured expect for the small opening at the top, but you can't fit your hand, let alone even a finger, in the pipe far enough.  You have the paddle you were using, but the paddle handle is too big. You also have a set of car keys, and your shoe laces.  How do you get the ball out...

Well if my logic is correct the ball can't fit in to start with.  :D

I'm going to go with this....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 03:47:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

There have been girls as young as 11 getting pregnant. That's just sick..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 20, 2009, 04:23:33 PM

Has anyone gotten any YouTube copyright claims from Universal Music Group lately? I haven't gotten any from them in months; I wonder what happened. I also just uploaded a Rippingtons song on YouTube and it didn't get muted right away like what happens when I upload a WMG song.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 04:47:09 PM

That's because Six Four by the Rippingtons is from an album that is not copyrighted by UMG. If you look at the album the song is on, it'll tell you the label and if it's from UMG and WMG if specified.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 20, 2009, 04:52:20 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 03:47:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

There have been girls as young as 11 getting pregnant. That's just sick..

Agreed.  :footinmouth: :sick:

Pregnant girls/women:  :thumbdown:

P.S. Please don't change the topic title. It's irrates me a lot. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 20, 2009, 05:05:05 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 04:52:20 PM

P.S. Please don't change the topic title. It's irrates me a lot. :wacko:

Yes please refrain from doing that :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 05:07:26 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 04:52:20 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 03:47:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

There have been girls as young as 11 getting pregnant. That's just sick..

Agreed.  :footinmouth: :sick:

Pregnant girls/women:  :thumbdown:

P.S. Please don't change the topic title. It's irrates me a lot. :wacko:

Umm..it's the Front Porch. I don't see a change in the topic's name. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 20, 2009, 06:08:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 05:07:26 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 04:52:20 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 03:47:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

There have been girls as young as 11 getting pregnant. That's just sick..

Agreed.  :footinmouth: :sick:

Pregnant girls/women:  :thumbdown:

P.S. Please don't change the topic title. It's irrates me a lot. :wacko:

Umm..it's the Front Porch. I don't see a change in the topic's name. :huh:

In replies #8926-8927, it's said "WTF"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2009, 06:09:52 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 20, 2009, 11:05:21 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on May 20, 2009, 08:00:28 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2009, 02:08:48 AM

Bet you can't solve this riddle:

Your last table ping pong ball falls into a long, yet narrow pipe in the ground. The pipe is fully secured expect for the small opening at the top, but you can't fit your hand, let alone even a finger, in the pipe far enough.  You have the paddle you were using, but the paddle handle is too big. You also have a set of car keys, and your shoe laces.  How do you get the ball out...

Well if my logic is correct the ball can't fit in to start with.  :D

I'm going to go with this....

The correct answer is: pee into the tube. The ping pong ball is hollow and would float to the top.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 20, 2009, 06:25:26 PM

It's actually HOT today! We got up to about 84! :dance: :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 10:07:22 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 06:08:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 05:07:26 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 04:52:20 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 03:47:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

There have been girls as young as 11 getting pregnant. That's just sick..

Agreed.  :footinmouth: :sick:

Pregnant girls/women:  :thumbdown:

P.S. Please don't change the topic title. It's irrates me a lot. :wacko:

Umm..it's the Front Porch. I don't see a change in the topic's name. :huh:

In replies #8926-8927, it's said "WTF"

XD

Chris Allen just won American Idol!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 20, 2009, 10:18:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 10:07:22 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 06:08:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 05:07:26 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 20, 2009, 04:52:20 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 03:47:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 12:53:09 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 20, 2009, 12:50:28 AM

I went down the hallway and I hear that this girl (this is in Middle school) and she says she is pregnant!! I mean this is JUNIOR HIGH, talk about how much people know these days...
oh well, "everybody makes mistakes".

My friend from the 8th grade got pregnant, and had her baby in the middle of her 9th grade year. Yes it ist weird.

There have been girls as young as 11 getting pregnant. That's just sick..

Agreed.  :footinmouth: :sick:

Pregnant girls/women:  :thumbdown:

P.S. Please don't change the topic title. It's irrates me a lot. :wacko:

Umm..it's the Front Porch. I don't see a change in the topic's name. :huh:

In replies #8926-8927, it's said "WTF"

XD

Chris Allen just won American Idol!

Kris Allen you mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2009, 10:20:04 PM

yes, if you've gotten my IM on AIM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 20, 2009, 10:56:39 PM

Yay!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 20, 2009, 11:16:51 PM

Is that guy the weird guy, or is he the other one (I think the name is Adam?)  Because I am pretty sure the weird guy was favored to win..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 21, 2009, 12:15:49 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 20, 2009, 11:16:51 PM

Is that guy the weird guy, or is he the other one (I think the name is Adam?)  Because I am pretty sure the weird guy was favored to win..

Lol you mean the guy who looks like a punk rocker (Adam Lambert) the other pale white guy is Kris.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 21, 2009, 05:23:48 PM

I think the right choice was made :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 06:59:02 PM

My laptop is dead (I think) :cry: i spilled lemonade on it by accident and now it is dead. I took it apart and the lemonade had soaked right through to the RAM chip and other vital parts (including the battery). So I have to go get a new laptop (should cost a lot less, since I had the geek squad service) Though maybe i can try to revive it...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 21, 2009, 07:10:25 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 06:59:02 PM

My laptop is dead (I think) :cry: i spilled lemonade on it by accident and now it is dead. I took it apart and the lemonade had soaked right through to the RAM chip and other vital parts (including the battery). So I have to go get a new laptop (should cost a lot less, since I had the geek squad service) Though maybe i can try to revive it...

Put in on the sun, and it may dry off. My mom had her cellphone in water and she placed it on the sun, and the cell revived itself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:14:21 PM

Let it dry AT LEAST 4 days, and it should work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 07:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:14:21 PM

Let it dry AT LEAST 4 days, and it should work.

How should i let it dry?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:43:30 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 07:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:14:21 PM

Let it dry AT LEAST 4 days, and it should work.

How should i let it dry?

Uhh..Put it in air? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 08:01:14 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:43:30 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 07:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:14:21 PM

Let it dry AT LEAST 4 days, and it should work.

How should i let it dry?

Uhh..Put it in air? :unsure:

I mean like What parts should i take out, should it be open or closed, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 21, 2009, 08:18:00 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 08:01:14 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:43:30 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 21, 2009, 07:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 21, 2009, 07:14:21 PM

Let it dry AT LEAST 4 days, and it should work.

How should i let it dry?

Uhh..Put it in air? :unsure:

I mean like What parts should i take out, should it be open or closed, etc.

If it penetrated too far you may not be able to, but it's worth a shot....try and open it up so that the components that got wet can dry...another trick, surround it with dry rice....it'll suck the moisture up....good luck  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 21, 2009, 08:23:33 PM

Just leave the lid open, and if possible, remove the keyboard to let some air in under there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 22, 2009, 06:41:37 AM

the bag of rice trick could help too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 22, 2009, 10:15:38 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

So? Is he planning an attack or something? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 22, 2009, 11:02:09 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

Is he plotting something?  :blink:  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 22, 2009, 11:05:53 AM

Quote from: Gil on May 22, 2009, 10:15:38 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

So? Is he planning an attack or something? :unsure:

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 22, 2009, 11:02:09 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

Is he plotting something?  :blink:  :thinking:

No, I was just asking everyone to ignore him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 22, 2009, 11:34:05 AM

Wow! Its Fri morning, and I checked my grades and I still don't have a grade for Physics which is wierd because the same professor turned in his grade as he promised in class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2009, 03:26:04 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

Are you friends or not with this person?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 22, 2009, 03:37:38 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 22, 2009, 03:26:04 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 22, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Beware of the user wolf327. This is a freshman from my school, who figured out I use this site.  :angry:

Are you friends or not with this person?

Yes, sort of. He just saw me using the site while I was in 1st hour everyday. He was just joking, so I just asked people to ignore anything he says about me or anything of that nature. It is not serious.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 22, 2009, 04:15:15 PM

Today I hooked up an old server to our phone system at my office for the hold music, we were using a radio before but we wanted to get rid of the commercials. I used iTunes radio to provide the music, I choose smooth jazz because I thought that would be good for hold music. I felt like listening so I turned on background music on my phone and all of a sudden I thought to myself 'I know this song', it was On the Upside by Steve Oliver from LOT8s!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2009, 04:31:28 PM

That song is OK. It's annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 22, 2009, 05:12:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2009, 04:31:28 PM

That song is OK. It's annoying.

Agreed. It is okay, but played too much last playlist, imo.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 22, 2009, 05:24:22 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2009, 04:31:28 PM

That song is OK. It's annoying.

I agreed, but Golden Soul and Restless Heart are my all time worst songs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 22, 2009, 05:36:39 PM

Guys, I couldn't resist staying away from here, but I won't be on as much. ;)

I have deleted the post about me leaving (well, I will) to prevent confusion. :thumbsup:

But after I heard that Krishnan's account got hacked here saying the "F" word. I just had to log in. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 22, 2009, 07:01:34 PM

Mr. Victor...was so right about when my professors will post the grades. He said he will post the grades at around 3 PM...and he did....lol. So I got a C in Physics E and M class. Yes its a C but a hardworking C...lol.

So Final Grades Wrap-up

HIST 308.....B
ECON 304... C
ANTH 310....B
PHY 420....C
MUFHL 309...B

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 22, 2009, 07:13:19 PM

so far, with only 4 days left of the school year:

physics: 77
economics: 87
english iv: 98
study hall: NG
choir iv: 100
ap music theory: 97

they should be my final grades. i certainly didn't let senioritis ruin my grades - except for physics, muhaha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2009, 07:21:18 PM

Not bad. I'm at all A's right now except for an 85% in English. That should change soon because there's still more grades to be put in to the system.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 22, 2009, 07:32:10 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 22, 2009, 07:21:18 PM

Not bad. I'm at all A's right now except for an 85% in English. That should change soon because there's still more grades to be put in to the system.

Same here, but I have an A in English, a B- in Algebra (which was previously down to a C+ because of a couple bad quiz grades), which is not my strongest subject. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2009, 10:35:32 PM

Amor Prohibido by Selena is a top song..period.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 22, 2009, 10:50:17 PM

This is 1 minute footage of Severe Weather Coverage I recorded on February 19, 2009 during a tornado outbreak in North Georgia from my local news affiliate WSB-TV (ABC) and captured with my tv tuner, It's just a test, I'm going to record it over again because of the audio being messed up, Thanks to Mike for helping me with this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv6WQhL528Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv6WQhL528Y#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 22, 2009, 11:14:41 PM

Looks great, glad I could help!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 22, 2009, 11:29:58 PM

Not bad for a VCR recording

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 23, 2009, 04:10:29 AM

Anyone have plans for Memorial Day weekend?

I plan to do either two things:
1. Study for upcoming exams in June
OR
2. Sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2009, 08:32:17 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 23, 2009, 04:10:29 AM

Anyone have plans for Memorial Day weekend?

I plan to do either two things:
1. Study for upcoming exams in June
OR
2. Sleep.

Wow, sounds exciting! :P
I plan to get caught up on schoolwork starting later this morning. Late tomorrow morning, I am going up to my aunt and uncle's cottage (they normally live in the L.A. area) in Caseville on the shore up in the NW thumb. Then, I am going over to Mt Pleasant, MI to see if there is an XL up there. Wish me luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 11:56:49 AM

I need help going to sleep. I go to bed often at 12 and wake up at 6, feelin fully refreshed. I don't like that. How can I make my sleep patterns longer?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2009, 12:02:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 11:56:49 AM

I need help going to sleep. I go to bed often at 12 and wake up at 6, feelin fully refreshed. I don't like that. How can I make my sleep patterns longer?

I have the exact same problem. The only thing I could suggest is taking something for it. Every few months, I use a product from a local health store called "Melatonin", which works perfectly. You could also take a sleep aid, such as Advil PM or Tylenol PM. Other than that, I can't suggest anything since again, I have the same problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 12:18:00 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 23, 2009, 12:02:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 11:56:49 AM

I need help going to sleep. I go to bed often at 12 and wake up at 6, feelin fully refreshed. I don't like that. How can I make my sleep patterns longer?

I have the exact same problem. The only thing I could suggest is taking something for it. Every few months, I use a product from a local health store called "Melatonin", which works perfectly. You could also take a sleep aid, such as Advil PM or Tylenol PM. Other than that, I can't suggest anything since again, I have the same problem.

Besides medicine. Sleeping aids dont work very well for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 23, 2009, 01:48:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 11:56:49 AM

I need help going to sleep. I go to bed often at 12 and wake up at 6, feelin fully refreshed. I don't like that. How can I make my sleep patterns longer?

I'm the same way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:29:11 PM

If you're stressed out or worried about things in the future, your sleeping patterns will get shorter.  Try to relax for an hour or so before going to sleep.  Turning off lights and playing soft music just before bedtime might help. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 23, 2009, 03:38:41 PM

I ALWAYS get 7 hours of sleep, no matter my stress levels are. I know it's better to get 8 than 7. Like today, I went to sleep at 3:30 AM, and woke up at 10:30. See, that's 7 hours right there.

11:30-7:30 are my normal sleeping hours BTW.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 03:46:44 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:29:11 PM

If you're stressed out or worried about things in the future, your sleeping patterns will get shorter.  Try to relax for an hour or so before going to sleep.  Turning off lights and playing soft music just before bedtime might help. :yes:

I do that with my ipod, doesn't always help.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:53:31 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 03:46:44 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:29:11 PM

If you're stressed out or worried about things in the future, your sleeping patterns will get shorter.  Try to relax for an hour or so before going to sleep.  Turning off lights and playing soft music just before bedtime might help. :yes:

I do that with my ipod, doesn't always help.

Yeah, if I get really worried about something, not much seems to work for me either.  I was just giving general advice, but every person may require their own unique ritual to fall asleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 03:57:25 PM

But I keep waking up too early. It's hard to fall back asleep. :angry: There has to be SOME kind of solution out there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on May 23, 2009, 04:18:52 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 03:57:25 PM

But I keep waking up too early. It's hard to fall back asleep. :angry: There has to be SOME kind of solution out there.

You could also just get over it. If your waking up early, you have more time to accomplish daily tasks. I would love to be able to sleep for only 7 hours without the aid of an alarm clock.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2009, 04:25:11 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 23, 2009, 04:18:52 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 03:57:25 PM

But I keep waking up too early. It's hard to fall back asleep. :angry: There has to be SOME kind of solution out there.

You could also just get over it. If your waking up early, you have more time to accomplish daily tasks. I would love to be able to sleep for only 7 hours without the aid of an alarm clock.

Again, I hear you. I have the exact same problem. Now that I think about it, what number1twcfan said is probably a good idea. Just get more done in the time you have, and you will tire yourself out earlier than you would otherwise. Make some video, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 04:28:05 PM

lol I want to stay away from the computer as soon as I get up :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 23, 2009, 04:31:49 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:29:11 PM

If you're stressed out or worried about things in the future, your sleeping patterns will get shorter.

Well that explains that. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 05:20:52 PM

Could be because  I have school still. My sleep patterns are normal during summer. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 23, 2009, 06:37:43 PM

Does anyone remember what week in January "Why I Love Winter Week" started? I have two LF videos from then that I uploaded and I'm trying to figure out what week it was, the promos in the video said it was starting the following week after the LFs I recorded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 06:50:54 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 23, 2009, 06:37:43 PM

Does anyone remember what week in January "Why I Love Winter Week" started? I have two LF videos from then that I uploaded and I'm trying to figure out what week it was, the promos in the video said it was starting the following week after the LFs I recorded.

It was the last week of January.  There's a thread mentioning that it started on January 26th under the Programming board. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:04:04 PM

So I am upset. Ana can tell you why. It's her story.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 07:14:13 PM

I saw her AIM status. I hope she didn't get involved with another battle :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 23, 2009, 07:21:49 PM

Does anyone else have a Goodwill store by them? They recently opened one up around here a few months ago, and I got some rare (sorta) computer stuff today for just $9! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:25:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 07:14:13 PM

I saw her AIM status. I hope she didn't get involved with another battle :(

even worse... she gave her kitties up :(  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 23, 2009, 07:27:58 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:25:40 PM

even worse... she gave her kitties up :(  :cry:

:cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2009, 07:36:50 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 23, 2009, 07:27:58 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:25:40 PM

even worse... she gave her kitties up :(  :cry:

:cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry:

I feel so sorry for Ana. I had to give up the two cats I had grown up with since before I started kindergarten back at the end of July '06.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 23, 2009, 08:00:29 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 23, 2009, 07:27:58 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:25:40 PM

even worse... she gave her kitties up :(  :cry:

:cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry:

:cry: :cry3: :cry: :cry3: :cry: :cry3: :cry: :cry3: :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 23, 2009, 08:24:18 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 23, 2009, 08:00:29 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 23, 2009, 07:27:58 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:25:40 PM

even worse... she gave her kitties up :(  :cry:

:cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry:

:cry: :cry3: :cry: :cry3: :cry: :cry3: :cry: :cry3: :cry:

wow that really sucks. i feel so sorry for her, they mean so much to her. If you don't mind me asking, could you PM or AIM me why she gave them up?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 23, 2009, 10:09:29 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 23, 2009, 07:25:40 PM

even worse... she gave her kitties up :(  :cry:

Wow Ana, I am very, VERY sorry to hear this. :cry: :cry: :cry3: :cry3:

Is it private information why you gave them up? I would like to know but don't want you posting anything you don't want to in public. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 23, 2009, 10:42:57 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2009, 03:29:11 PM

If you're stressed out or worried about things in the future, your sleeping patterns will get shorter.  Try to relax for an hour or so before going to sleep.  Turning off lights and playing soft music just before bedtime might help. :yes:

I have the same exact problem, and it's only during the week. I usually listen to music or the NOAA weather radio to doze me off a little. I have a clock radio that has an iPod dock port built in to it, so I can just put my iPod in and have my clock radio on sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2009, 12:01:04 AM

Well I'm off to another sleepless night. Do you think the weather can be part of sleeping issues?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 12:09:18 AM

I love the new intro on America's Most Wanted. The intro is so captivating.

http://videos.onsmash.com/v/QlW4SHDtCPuunru9 (http://videos.onsmash.com/v/QlW4SHDtCPuunru9)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 24, 2009, 12:10:40 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2009, 12:01:04 AM

Well I'm off to another sleepless night. Do you think the weather can be part of sleeping issues?

I tend to not sleep as good during hot and humid weather. I sleep more during the afternoons and less at night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 24, 2009, 12:12:11 AM

That stinks. If it's hot I can't sleep at all. Storms and rain actually help me fall asleep despite the noise.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 24, 2009, 12:15:26 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 24, 2009, 12:12:11 AM

That stinks. If it's hot I can't sleep at all. Storms and rain actually help me fall asleep despite the noise.

Sometimes they do for me, other times not. One time in 2006 a heavy thunderstorm rolled in around 2AM, waking me up. I couldn't fall back asleep. It was a weeknight too, so I only got 3-4 hours of sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 24, 2009, 12:27:16 AM

I can't sleep if I'm cold, which I seem to be quite often. It's very common that I'll wear several sweatshirts, a couple pairs of pants, and 3 layers of socks to bed in order to sleep.  :brr:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:58:49 AM

I appreciate everyone's concerns about what has been going on with me today. It seems that today wasn't my day at all. I know you all thought I had another fight with my BF Adam. It's not true. Besides what Jesse said about my kittens, I've been dealing with so much  :censored: today. So much you can name.

My kittens are now in safe, loving homes now. But I am not allowed to visit them anymore under mom's rules. Soon, Serafina and Abby will be put in a shelter.

I'm also concerned about my future. But I'm gonna leave this part short. I would rather talk about this and more on the departure of the kittens in a PM or AIM.

I never thought so many people would listen to what I have to say. It made me feel good inside that I have friends that care. Yeah....I'm talking about the million IMs I got today from some of you. I was overwhelmed to tell everyone one by one what happened, but being overwhelmed...actually felt good. I wanted to say to everyone of you, thanks for all of your support and lending a shoulder to cry on. It makes me feel that I have so many friends so close to me.

Patrick, Evan, Jonny, Alex, Springy, Jesse, and Billy (Especially Patrick): I thank you all for what you have done for me. I owe you all big time.

Everyone else: I owe you all big time as well. Thanks for sharing your sympathy to me. You guys are just awesome thats all I gotta say.  :lol: :worship: :biggrin: :dance: :innocent: :cool3: :salute:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on May 24, 2009, 02:22:03 AM

Man, I love CFL's and all. But when they break, they become quite the pain in the ass.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 04:16:41 AM

Ana Im sorry to hear about your poor kittens. :(

At any rate... to switch the mood....

Im excited about the classes Im taking this summer.

UC Davis Summer Session 1
Math 21 B (4 units)

Sacramento City/Consumnes College
PSYCH 300 (3 units)
TA 300 (3 units)


UC Davis Summer Session 2
CHEM 2B (5 Units)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 24, 2009, 08:03:14 AM

I'm currently upgrading my Storm to the latest unofficial firmware image... hopefully this will fix some of the bugs I have experienced...  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 24, 2009, 08:39:07 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on May 24, 2009, 12:27:16 AM

I can't sleep if I'm cold, which I seem to be quite often. It's very common that I'll wear several sweatshirts, a couple pairs of pants, and 3 layers of socks to bed in order to sleep.  :brr:

I'm usually the opposite - Too hot,. When that happens, I won't be getting much sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2009, 08:50:29 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 24, 2009, 12:10:40 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2009, 12:01:04 AM

Well I'm off to another sleepless night. Do you think the weather can be part of sleeping issues?

I tend to not sleep as good during hot and humid weather. I sleep more during the afternoons and less at night.

I too have the exact same problem. When I know something big is going to happen with the weather (snow, heavy rain, extreme cold, extreme heat, you get the picture) I will not get much sleep. In fact, back during the 07-08 Winter Season, I was up all night at least 4 times when we got big snows.
I also get more sleep during the day and am up late at night.
I like hot and humid weather though. Even though I have a problem with bats, I like to keep the window open and back door window open (with screens of course) and listen to cars drive by. Lazy nights like that, along with severe weather and extreme heat, are summer to me  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Mike M on May 24, 2009, 12:15:26 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 24, 2009, 12:12:11 AM

That stinks. If it's hot I can't sleep at all. Storms and rain actually help me fall asleep despite the noise.

Sometimes they do for me, other times not. One time in 2006 a heavy thunderstorm rolled in around 2AM, waking me up. I couldn't fall back asleep. It was a weeknight too, so I only got 3-4 hours of sleep.

When I know there is a chance for overnight thunderstorms, I leave the window open on my back door (to my deck which is right next to my room  :biggrin: ). I usually do not sleep through thunderstorms, though I do find it relaxing to listen to a gentle thunderstorm with moderate rainfall (that leads to the sound of water draining from eave-troughs (give me a break, I have never had to spell that before)). I love thunderstorms, and the excitement they bring to me  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Yeah..and I just started studying for my upcoming 6 exams (2 midterms, 4 finals) in June. My brain is fried..
BTW out of random, Rod, you are 1 post away to move on from a Newbie to a junior member.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 01:31:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Yeah..and I just started studying for my upcoming 6 exams (2 midterms, 4 finals) in June. My brain is fried..
BTW out of random, Rod, you are 1 post away to move on from a Newbie to a junior member.  :thumbsup:

Wow 6 exams! You are going to be a busy gurl but hey it's college! I know school can get you brain fried...but your almost there...thanks Ana! Now I'm officially a junior member!!! :)

Oh and another thing I forgot that I will do this summer  is to study for the GREs. Its like the SATs  in high school but this is for graduate school. Since Im planning to hopefully get into University  of Oklahoma, Norman. I will apply to other schools but that's my #1 school to get into.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 01:31:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Yeah..and I just started studying for my upcoming 6 exams (2 midterms, 4 finals) in June. My brain is fried..
BTW out of random, Rod, you are 1 post away to move on from a Newbie to a junior member.  :thumbsup:

Wow 6 exams! You are going to be a busy gurl but hey it's college! I know school can get you brain fried...but your almost there...thanks Ana! Now I'm officially a junior member!!! :)

Oh and another thing I forgot that I will do this summer  is to study for the GREs. Its like the SATs  in high school but this is for graduate school. Since Im planning to hopefully get into University  of Oklahoma, Norman. I will apply to other schools but that's my #1 school to get into.

Oklahoma! Wow, yeah I heard it's a good school to study meteorology, also Penn State.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 24, 2009, 02:07:45 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 01:31:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Yeah..and I just started studying for my upcoming 6 exams (2 midterms, 4 finals) in June. My brain is fried..
BTW out of random, Rod, you are 1 post away to move on from a Newbie to a junior member.  :thumbsup:

Wow 6 exams! You are going to be a busy gurl but hey it's college! I know school can get you brain fried...but your almost there...thanks Ana! Now I'm officially a junior member!!! :)

Oh and another thing I forgot that I will do this summer  is to study for the GREs. Its like the SATs  in high school but this is for graduate school. Since Im planning to hopefully get into University  of Oklahoma, Norman. I will apply to other schools but that's my #1 school to get into.

Oklahoma! Wow, yeah I heard it's a good school to study meteorology, also Penn State.

I know i'm only 12, but My top schools are:

Penn State
Oklahoma
Louisville
Ohio State
Kentucky

(Schools in BOLD are for meteorology)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 02:17:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 01:31:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Yeah..and I just started studying for my upcoming 6 exams (2 midterms, 4 finals) in June. My brain is fried..
BTW out of random, Rod, you are 1 post away to move on from a Newbie to a junior member.  :thumbsup:

Wow 6 exams! You are going to be a busy gurl but hey it's college! I know school can get you brain fried...but your almost there...thanks Ana! Now I'm officially a junior member!!! :)

Oh and another thing I forgot that I will do this summer  is to study for the GREs. Its like the SATs  in high school but this is for graduate school. Since Im planning to hopefully get into University  of Oklahoma, Norman. I will apply to other schools but that's my #1 school to get into.

Oklahoma! Wow, yeah I heard it's a good school to study meteorology, also Penn State.

Yup because Im interesting in working in the NWS in tornado alley hopefully when I am done with school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 02:18:42 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 24, 2009, 02:07:45 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 01:31:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 11:10:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Two Summer Sessions? O_o I only have one.
Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

Yup because we start school in late September. Oooh 9 days your almost done! Keep up the good work Ana! :)

Yeah..and I just started studying for my upcoming 6 exams (2 midterms, 4 finals) in June. My brain is fried..
BTW out of random, Rod, you are 1 post away to move on from a Newbie to a junior member.  :thumbsup:

Wow 6 exams! You are going to be a busy gurl but hey it's college! I know school can get you brain fried...but your almost there...thanks Ana! Now I'm officially a junior member!!! :)

Oh and another thing I forgot that I will do this summer  is to study for the GREs. Its like the SATs  in high school but this is for graduate school. Since Im planning to hopefully get into University  of Oklahoma, Norman. I will apply to other schools but that's my #1 school to get into.

Oklahoma! Wow, yeah I heard it's a good school to study meteorology, also Penn State.

I know i'm only 12, but My top schools are:

Penn State
Oklahoma
Louisville
Ohio State
Kentucky

(Schools in BOLD are for meteorology)

All good schools! I hope you get into the school of your choice! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 02:28:44 PM

Ohio State has meteorology, but it's called Atmospheric Science..it's basically the same thing.

I have a long list of schools I want to transfer after IVC, but mainly CSU San Bernardino, Northern Arizona University, and Arizona State are on my transfer schools list. Arizona, UC Davis and UCLA are on my Meteorology schools list. I still need to think alot tho by the end of Fall Semester 2009.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 02:28:44 PM

Ohio State has meteorology, but it's called Atmospheric Science..it's basically the same thing.

I have a long list of schools I want to transfer after IVC, but mainly CSU San Bernardino, Northern Arizona University, and Arizona State are on my transfer schools list. Arizona, UC Davis and UCLA are on my Meteorology schools list. I still need to think alot tho by the end of Fall Semester 2009.

That's the same for my school at UC Davis...their major is Atmospheric Science.
Oh we will def meet if you go to UCD! They have a great Atmospheric Science program. The professors are super nice there.... :yes:

Oh and if you are interested...You can do the TAG: www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf (http://www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf) which guarantees you to get into a UC and to tell you the truth the competition is not that fierce in the department because not a lot of people major in it. Small town, quiet....you'll like it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 03:26:58 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 02:28:44 PM

Ohio State has meteorology, but it's called Atmospheric Science..it's basically the same thing.

I have a long list of schools I want to transfer after IVC, but mainly CSU San Bernardino, Northern Arizona University, and Arizona State are on my transfer schools list. Arizona, UC Davis and UCLA are on my Meteorology schools list. I still need to think alot tho by the end of Fall Semester 2009.

That's the same for my school at UC Davis...their major is Atmospheric Science.
Oh we will def meet if you go to UCD! They have a great Atmospheric Science program. The professors are super nice there.... :yes:

Oh and if you are interested...You can do the TAG: [url=http://www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf]www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf[/url] ([url]http://www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf[/url]) which guarantees you to get into a UC and to tell you the truth the competition is not that fierce in the department because not a lot of people major in it. Small town, quiet....you'll like it.

I just went to the ASSIST website and according to that in order to transfer to UCD I have to take all chemistry, physics and math courses. I'm pretty confident on what the report (http://www.assist.org/web-assist/report.do?agreement=aa&reportPath=REPORT_2&reportScript=Rep2.pl&event=19&dir=2&sia=IMPERIAL&ria=UCD&ia=UCD&oia=IMPERIAL&aay=08-09&ay=08-09&dora=ATMOS.SCI.B.S.) gave me, but I still need to decide.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 03:31:18 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 03:26:58 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 02:28:44 PM

Ohio State has meteorology, but it's called Atmospheric Science..it's basically the same thing.

I have a long list of schools I want to transfer after IVC, but mainly CSU San Bernardino, Northern Arizona University, and Arizona State are on my transfer schools list. Arizona, UC Davis and UCLA are on my Meteorology schools list. I still need to think alot tho by the end of Fall Semester 2009.

That's the same for my school at UC Davis...their major is Atmospheric Science.
Oh we will def meet if you go to UCD! They have a great Atmospheric Science program. The professors are super nice there.... :yes:

Oh and if you are interested...You can do the TAG: [url=http://www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf]www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf[/url] ([url]http://www.ivc.edu/transfer/Documents/transferadmissionagreements.pdf[/url]) which guarantees you to get into a UC and to tell you the truth the competition is not that fierce in the department because not a lot of people major in it. Small town, quiet....you'll like it.

I just went to the ASSIST website and according to that in order to transfer to UCD I have to take all chemistry, physics and math courses. I'm pretty confident on what the report ([url]http://www.assist.org/web-assist/report.do?agreement=aa&reportPath=REPORT_2&reportScript=Rep2.pl&event=19&dir=2&sia=IMPERIAL&ria=UCD&ia=UCD&oia=IMPERIAL&aay=08-09&ay=08-09&dora=ATMOS.SCI.B.S.[/url]) gave me, but I still need to decide.

Ana yes assist is usually right! Yes you need to take your time to decide and see what school best suits you! Let me know if you are interested in UCD by pvt messaging me. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 03:51:45 PM

I sure will when I get a chance. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 24, 2009, 04:08:28 PM

looks like trupoint has become a feature on weather.com radars, as well as a new radar frame design, so to speak.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 05:16:29 PM

Wow former Invest 90 L is generating numerous thunderstorms in the south that are now spreading to the Midwest. I havent seen a radar this active in a long time. Tornado warning for Miami Dade County early today wouldnt be surprised if more tornadoes form today which would be perfect for those Vortex 2 Chasers.

National radar map attached below:


Meanwhile a tornado warning has been issued for New Haven, CT:

    Tornado Warning     

Statement as of 4:51 PM EDT on May 24, 2009

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
western New Haven County in southern Connecticut...

* until 515 PM EDT...

* at 450 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near
Southbury... moving southeast at 15 mph.

* The tornado will be near...
Seymour and Beacon Falls by 515 PM...

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. Get under a
workbench or other piece of sturdy furniture. If no basement is
available... seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an
interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to
cover your body and always stay away from windows.

If in Mobile homes or vehicles... evacuate them and get inside a
substantial shelter. If no shelter is available... lie flat in the
nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.


Lat... Lon 4145 7297 4135 7312 4136 7314 4139 7315
      4139 7317 4143 7322 4143 7323 4144 7324
      4144 7326 4146 7328 4145 7329 4152 7324
time... Mot... loc 2051z 302deg 12kt 4145 7320


Smith

http://radblast-mi.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/radar/WUNIDS_map?station=OKX&brand=wui&num=1&delay=15&type=N0R&frame=0&scale=0.125&noclutter=0&t=1243199744&lat=0&lon=0&label=you&showstorms=0&map.x=400&map.y=240&centerx=582&centery=760&transx=182&transy=520&showlabels=1&severe=0&rainsnow=0&lightning=0&smooth=0 (http://radblast-mi.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/radar/WUNIDS_map?station=OKX&brand=wui&num=1&delay=15&type=N0R&frame=0&scale=0.125&noclutter=0&t=1243199744&lat=0&lon=0&label=you&showstorms=0&map.x=400&map.y=240&centerx=582&centery=760&transx=182&transy=520&showlabels=1&severe=0&rainsnow=0&lightning=0&smooth=0)

Wouldnt even be surprised if it dropped some penny-nickel size hail. Very Active Day today!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 05:44:21 PM

Vortex 2 should have gone there today. <_< <_< <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 24, 2009, 06:49:52 PM

Vortex2 is only in the midwest, not northeast. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 24, 2009, 06:53:49 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 24, 2009, 04:08:28 PM

looks like trupoint has become a feature on weather.com radars, as well as a new radar frame design, so to speak.

Yeah, they changed that last Tuesday I believe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2009, 07:15:28 PM

You would have thought that a $11.9 million project would have covered more area than just the Midwest, but I guess the equipment and people weren't enough to expand Vortex 2 outside of Tornado Alley. :unsure:

Since there's been a lot of discussion about pursuing Meteorology here, I'll offer some inside information:  I've been told through the loop of professors and other meteorologists that the top five schools in the country are Colorado State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin.  There are obviously lots of other good schools, so just take this info for whatever it's worth to you as it's ultimately your choice. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 08:17:33 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 24, 2009, 06:49:52 PM

Vortex2 is only in the midwest, not northeast. :wacko:

Yes thats why I said it's a perfect environment to go there today but I didnt mean that they will travel there today. I wish they can go there because the better they collect data, they better chance they understand tornadogenesis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 08:23:53 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 08:17:33 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 24, 2009, 06:49:52 PM

Vortex2 is only in the midwest, not northeast. :wacko:

Yes thats why I said it's a perfect environment to go there today but I didnt mean that they will travel there today. I wish they can go there because the better they collect data, they better chance they understand tornadogenesis.

Agreed. It's true.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 24, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2009, 07:15:28 PM

You would have thought that a $11.9 million project would have covered more area than just the Midwest, but I guess the equipment and people weren't enough to expand Vortex 2 outside of Tornado Alley. :unsure:

Since there's been a lot of discussion about pursuing Meteorology here, I'll offer some inside information:  I've been told through the loop of professors and other meteorologists that the top five schools in the country are Colorado State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin.  There are obviously lots of other good schools, so just take this info for whatever it's worth to you as it's ultimately your choice. :thumbsup:

Just curious phw115wx...lol...I will just call you that till I figure out your name but what school did you went to for grad school? Because I'm really interested in schools that have a speciality in understanding the ingredients for severe weather. Someone referred me to U of OK because it's great in that. I have also heard Penn State, U of Kansas. But U of OK has a 20,000 stipend which is one other thing that is attracting me to this school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 08:54:26 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2009, 07:15:28 PM

You would have thought that a $11.9 million project would have covered more area than just the Midwest, but I guess the equipment and people weren't enough to expand Vortex 2 outside of Tornado Alley. :unsure:

Since there's been a lot of discussion about pursuing Meteorology here, I'll offer some inside information:  I've been told through the loop of professors and other meteorologists that the top five schools in the country are Colorado State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin.  There are obviously lots of other good schools, so just take this info for whatever it's worth to you as it's ultimately your choice. :thumbsup:

Just curious phw115wx...lol...I will just call you that till I figure out your name but what school did you went to for grad school? Because I'm really interested in schools that have a speciality in understanding the ingredients for severe weather. Someone referred me to U of OK because it's great in that. I have also heard Penn State, U of Kansas. But U of OK has a 20,000 stipend which is one other thing that is attracting me to this school.

His name is Patrick.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 24, 2009, 09:32:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 04:26:28 AM

Anyways, only 9 more days until I'm out!

For me, I only has 4 days of school left which is this week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 24, 2009, 09:34:35 PM

You guys that get out around now, when do you start school?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 24, 2009, 09:39:35 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2009, 09:34:35 PM

You guys that get out around now, when do you start school?

This school year: August 25, 2008
Next school year: August 24, 2009

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 24, 2009, 09:43:30 PM

Ah I see. I dont start until after labor day

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2009, 09:50:16 PM

/me checks school schedule.

My Fall Semester starts August 24, 2009 and ends December 12, 2009. That fall semester I may take more than 4 classes because I want to speed up my time. And besides...I'm a sophomore! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2009, 12:22:49 AM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

Just curious phw115wx...lol...I will just call you that till I figure out your name but what school did you went to for grad school? Because I'm really interested in schools that have a speciality in understanding the ingredients for severe weather. Someone referred me to U of OK because it's great in that. I have also heard Penn State, U of Kansas. But U of OK has a 20,000 stipend which is one other thing that is attracting me to this school.

I went to Penn State University for undergrad and the University at Albany for grad school.  Rod, the University of Oklahoma is definitely the top choice if you like thunderstorms and tornadoes, so I'd urge you to apply there. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 25, 2009, 01:09:13 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2009, 12:22:49 AM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

Just curious phw115wx...lol...I will just call you that till I figure out your name but what school did you went to for grad school? Because I'm really interested in schools that have a speciality in understanding the ingredients for severe weather. Someone referred me to U of OK because it's great in that. I have also heard Penn State, U of Kansas. But U of OK has a 20,000 stipend which is one other thing that is attracting me to this school.

I went to Penn State University for undergrad and the University at Albany for grad school.  Rod, the University of Oklahoma is definitely the top choice if you like thunderstorms and tornadoes, so I'd urge you to apply there. :yes:

Yes I do but more importantly it has a 20,000 stipend and it's slightly more competitive which is why Im trying to work hard to get into that school. I have some contacts but I need to get an internship by this year once IM done with GREs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on May 25, 2009, 01:42:42 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2009, 12:22:49 AM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 24, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

Just curious phw115wx...lol...I will just call you that till I figure out your name but what school did you went to for grad school? Because I'm really interested in schools that have a speciality in understanding the ingredients for severe weather. Someone referred me to U of OK because it's great in that. I have also heard Penn State, U of Kansas. But U of OK has a 20,000 stipend which is one other thing that is attracting me to this school.

I went to Penn State University for undergrad and the University at Albany for grad school.  Rod, the University of Oklahoma is definitely the top choice if you like thunderstorms and tornadoes, so I'd urge you to apply there. :yes:

However, the University at Albany is your only choice if you want to follow in Ray Stagich's footsteps. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 25, 2009, 02:46:38 AM

What the heck the person on the bike was thinking:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJVgzSHq434# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJVgzSHq434#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 25, 2009, 07:13:40 AM

Is this a glitch, or is there really an interstate in the middle of the ocean?

(http://g.imagehost.org/0218/Picture_6.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 25, 2009, 07:26:28 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 25, 2009, 07:13:40 AM

Is this a glitch, or is there really an interstate in the middle of the ocean?

([url]http://g.imagehost.org/0218/Picture_6.png[/url])

Oh that has to be a glitch. I have never heard of that one though.......  :blink:  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 25, 2009, 11:36:10 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 25, 2009, 07:13:40 AM

Is this a glitch, or is there really an interstate in the middle of the ocean?

([url]http://g.imagehost.org/0218/Picture_6.png[/url])

Wow def. a glitch!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 25, 2009, 11:58:08 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2009, 09:34:35 PM

You guys that get out around now, when do you start school?

I should start my first day of high school on August 17, 2009. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 25, 2009, 12:41:35 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 25, 2009, 07:13:40 AM

Is this a glitch, or is there really an interstate in the middle of the ocean?

([url]http://g.imagehost.org/0218/Picture_6.png[/url])

Glitch. The keys don't extend from western Florida.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 25, 2009, 01:13:18 PM

Haha, nice find Jesse.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 25, 2009, 01:23:57 PM

This commercial is so annoying

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7vOPPXkqm4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7vOPPXkqm4#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on May 25, 2009, 04:41:31 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 25, 2009, 01:13:18 PM

Haha, nice find Jesse.  :thumbsup:

It was actually Billy's find. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 25, 2009, 07:03:07 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2009, 09:34:35 PM

You guys that get out around now, when do you start school?

Normally, we would have started in mid-August, but this year they never considered the probability that we'd have an ice storm when they decided to start in late August.

Normal start date is around August 16...we normally get out around May 18. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 25, 2009, 07:15:39 PM

so, i have 3 1/2 days left in high school...and next week, before graduation on june 4th...i find out, who my roommate(s) (pending my housing app outcome) will be. could have up to 3 (excluding myself) roommates, which i think would be awesome -- the hall i'm applying for has huge apartment like rooms, but their not apartments. if that makes sense. haha.

i'm definitely stoked.   B) :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 25, 2009, 07:22:30 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 25, 2009, 07:15:39 PM

so, i have 3 1/2 days left in high school.

Cool! I has 3 days left of school left too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 25, 2009, 07:24:30 PM

I wish those 9 days are done now.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 25, 2009, 07:49:18 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 25, 2009, 07:22:30 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 25, 2009, 07:15:39 PM

so, i have 3 1/2 days left in high school.

Cool! I has 3 days left of school left too.

Cool, I have 5 1/2 days :P.  EXCITEMENT!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 25, 2009, 07:54:33 PM

Any1 want to talk on AIM...Im available....FutureTv4caster.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 25, 2009, 07:58:43 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 25, 2009, 07:54:33 PM

Any1 want to talk on AIM...Im available....FutureTv4caster.

Mine is weatherfan95. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2009, 08:39:44 PM

Despite my dial-up connection that I'm now on from WV, TWCT still works well except being able to see YT videos. :thumbsup:  Martin, I know you'll be happy to hear this news.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 25, 2009, 08:45:16 PM

http://www.neoseeker.com/news/10809-u-s-army-switching-over-to-windows-vista-/ (http://www.neoseeker.com/news/10809-u-s-army-switching-over-to-windows-vista-/)

BIG impending fail. :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling:

When North Korea finds out in Word 2007 what we're doing, we're all in big trouble.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 25, 2009, 08:49:43 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 25, 2009, 07:58:43 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on May 25, 2009, 07:54:33 PM

Any1 want to talk on AIM...Im available....FutureTv4caster.

Mine is weatherfan95. :wave:

Anistorm2008 is mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 08:55:45 PM

Does anyone know of a GOOD free online backup service? My computer is running low of memory space and I'd like to delete and back up all my videos that were from 2008. I've tried ADrive, the site is confusing. I just want a personal service, not a sharing site

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 25, 2009, 09:15:32 PM

"Ugh." That's all I can say right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 25, 2009, 09:27:42 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 08:55:45 PM

Does anyone know of a GOOD free online backup service? My computer is running low of memory space and I'd like to delete and back up all my videos that were from 2008. I've tried ADrive, the site is confusing. I just want a personal service, not a sharing site

I've heard of Mozy, but haven't tried it. You get 2GB free...so you may have to do a little deleting depending on all you have. If you have just pictures and documents and stuff, put what you can on a jump drive and then move into an online backup service.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 09:28:39 PM

It's actually songs and videos in the My Videos/My Recordings folder that I want backed up. I have very few pics in my hard drive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 25, 2009, 09:45:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 08:55:45 PM

Does anyone know of a GOOD free online backup service? My computer is running low of memory space and I'd like to delete and back up all my videos that were from 2008. I've tried ADrive, the site is confusing. I just want a personal service, not a sharing site

I understand it may not be possible, but you really should consider getting an external hard drive. The videos I have and things I do on the external hard drive I bought back in November could never be possible on my main hard drive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 25, 2009, 09:47:42 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 08:55:45 PM

Does anyone know of a GOOD free online backup service? My computer is running low of memory space and I'd like to delete and back up all my videos that were from 2008. I've tried ADrive, the site is confusing. I just want a personal service, not a sharing site

Buy an external USB/FireWire hard drive. Best investment ever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 25, 2009, 10:18:06 PM

Mozy seems to be a bit buggy. I'd recommend a large jump drive or even an external hard drive, if possible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 10:19:38 PM

I"ll get an external HD then. I am looking for 50GB or unlimited storage. Is there any that's less than $50?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 25, 2009, 10:25:01 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148403 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148403)

Best I can see right now. Only thing: no FireWire...but that's a VERY good price.

EDIT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822324013 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822324013) Much bigger but noisy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 25, 2009, 10:42:18 PM

Hmm, Felix is under a Tornado Warning right now, 'til 10:15 PM CDT.......  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 25, 2009, 10:45:58 PM

You could always buy a standard desktop hard drive and stick it into an external enclosure. That way you don't have to pay for more storage than you need.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 25, 2009, 11:01:45 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 25, 2009, 10:45:58 PM

You could always buy a standard desktop hard drive and stick it into an external enclosure. That way you don't have to pay for more storage than you need.

True, true. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2009, 11:13:43 PM

I'll check it out, thanks. It certainly doesn't help when you have 450+ TWC songs in your computer. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 26, 2009, 12:07:00 AM

Holy crap... Soo much Britain's Got Talent
http://www.youtube.com/browse?s=mp (http://www.youtube.com/browse?s=mp)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 01:04:37 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 26, 2009, 12:07:00 AM

Holy crap... Soo much Britain's Got Talent
[url]http://www.youtube.com/browse?s=mp[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/browse?s=mp[/url])

And Susan Boyle is like the YouTube star.  :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 01:41:33 AM

Holy crapppp. I finally found the song I was looking for since I was in the 7th grade!!!!! This was on the March 2003 playlist and I have been searching everywhere for this song. Thanks to Alex, I got to find the title and find the song on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7WgZHenLsw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7WgZHenLsw#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 26, 2009, 05:37:02 AM

(http://www.gadgetbean.com/blackberry_store/images/storm_neoblue_scr1.gif)
my new theme for my Storm... <3 it so far.

EDIT: It in action...
(http://g.imagehost.org/0931/storm.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 26, 2009, 12:12:19 PM

I'm sooooooooo sick of hearing about the June 12 switch to digital. :thumbdown: :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 26, 2009, 12:23:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 26, 2009, 12:12:19 PM

I'm sooooooooo sick of hearing about the June 12 switch to digital. :thumbdown: :yawn:

Me too, but think of it this way: June 12th is only 17 days away. After about 3 weeks from now, you won't hear about it  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 26, 2009, 12:25:14 PM

I concur, I can't wait for it to just be over with.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 02:04:32 PM

WTF...day 1 of my 9 day countdown is a waste. I have my astronomy paper ready to turn in and it turned out that its cancelled. >_< WTF!!!! I'm home right now and will go back in an hour and a half for math class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 26, 2009, 05:32:48 PM

Is the audio bothersome in this video I uploaded? I captured it with my tv tuner and it doesn't seem to clear up until the EAS Weather Bulletin comes up..... :hmm: :thinking:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA1-FSfMLbM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA1-FSfMLbM#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 26, 2009, 05:49:40 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 26, 2009, 12:23:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 26, 2009, 12:12:19 PM

I'm sooooooooo sick of hearing about the June 12 switch to digital. :thumbdown: :yawn:

Me too, but think of it this way: June 12th is only 17 days away. After about 3 weeks from now, you won't hear about it  :biggrin:

unless of course the idiots say "Oh! Not EVERYONE IS READY YET! We're gonna delay it for another 120 years!"
I love the idiots we have in Washington  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 26, 2009, 06:17:11 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 26, 2009, 05:49:40 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 26, 2009, 12:23:53 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 26, 2009, 12:12:19 PM

I'm sooooooooo sick of hearing about the June 12 switch to digital. :thumbdown: :yawn:

Me too, but think of it this way: June 12th is only 17 days away. After about 3 weeks from now, you won't hear about it  :biggrin:

unless of course the idiots say "Oh! Not EVERYONE IS READY YET! We're gonna delay it for another 120 years!"
I love the idiots we have in Washington  :thumbdown:

It's either now or never.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 26, 2009, 08:54:42 PM

(http://jstimg.info/a7mkg47j1k00g.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 09:10:25 PM

I got that just now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 26, 2009, 09:26:06 PM

Does my channel look better with this upgrade or should I change it back? :dunno:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1 (http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on May 26, 2009, 09:38:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 26, 2009, 09:26:06 PM

Does my channel look better with this upgrade or should I change it back? :dunno:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url])

That link takes me to my channel. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 26, 2009, 09:41:09 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 26, 2009, 09:38:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 26, 2009, 09:26:06 PM

Does my channel look better with this upgrade or should I change it back? :dunno:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url])

That link takes me to my channel. :huh:

This link should take you to my channel  :happy:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92 (http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 10:02:55 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 26, 2009, 09:41:09 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 26, 2009, 09:38:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 26, 2009, 09:26:06 PM

Does my channel look better with this upgrade or should I change it back? :dunno:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url])

That link takes me to my channel. :huh:

This link should take you to my channel  :happy:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92[/url])

How do you do that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 26, 2009, 10:05:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 10:02:55 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 26, 2009, 09:41:09 PM

Quote from: Stephen on May 26, 2009, 09:38:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 26, 2009, 09:26:06 PM

Does my channel look better with this upgrade or should I change it back? :dunno:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/profile?migrated=1[/url])

That link takes me to my channel. :huh:

This link should take you to my channel  :happy:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92[/url])

How do you do that?

http://www.youtube.com/super_seekrit (http://www.youtube.com/super_seekrit) :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2009, 10:12:38 PM

Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 27, 2009, 07:52:36 AM

I looked at that new beta deisgn for my channel, and I don't really like it. I like how the information is organized on my channel as it is, and the beta design looks unorganized and far too complicated to me.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 27, 2009, 11:33:01 AM

My newest work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n66mkpByHIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n66mkpByHIE#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_XjFAC5NNI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_XjFAC5NNI#)
Let me know what you think!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 27, 2009, 03:20:02 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 27, 2009, 07:52:36 AM

I looked at that new beta deisgn for my channel, and I don't really like it. I like how the information is organized on my channel as it is, and the beta design looks unorganized and far too complicated to me.  :no:

I've seen barely any good reviews for that new look, so hopefully it won't make it out of beta.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2009, 04:21:14 PM

I wish school was over already. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 27, 2009, 04:27:09 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2009, 04:21:14 PM

I wish school was over already. <_<

So do I! I am SO tired of tests, unnecessary asignments (book report in Economics class), etc.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 27, 2009, 04:30:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2009, 04:21:14 PM

I wish school was over already. <_<

Yes, my summer won't be much better... the whole school has to read this 550 page book that I'd probably won't understand. <_< Reading comprehension is a big weakness for me especially when I have to read it on my own.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 27, 2009, 04:37:20 PM

I need to find a way to hide my internet modem. Somehow I get disconnected in the middle of the night. My niece is destroying the modem and I paid a FORTjavascript:void(0);UNE for it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 27, 2009, 04:41:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2009, 04:21:14 PM

I wish school was over already. <_<

What day do you get out? For me, I get out tomorrow and I'm happy.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2009, 04:43:57 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 27, 2009, 04:30:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2009, 04:21:14 PM

I wish school was over already. <_<

Yes, my summer won't be much better... the whole school has to read this 550 page book that I'd probably won't understand. <_< Reading comprehension is a big weakness for me especially when I have to read it on my own.

Nope 2 more weeks of school then finals. I hate school for personal reasons.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on May 27, 2009, 04:57:07 PM

I get out of school next Weds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 27, 2009, 05:02:56 PM

June 9

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 27, 2009, 05:24:14 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 27, 2009, 11:33:01 AM

My newest work:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n66mkpByHIE#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n66mkpByHIE#[/url])
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_XjFAC5NNI#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_XjFAC5NNI#[/url])
Let me know what you think!  :biggrin:

My reaction: :thrilled: B)

Btw, why not post this in your artwork thread? :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 27, 2009, 06:45:14 PM

Ah, it feels good to be outta school. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 27, 2009, 06:45:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 27, 2009, 05:02:56 PM

June 9

My last day is this Friday the 29th. I'm hoping to travel somewhere this summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 27, 2009, 06:48:48 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 27, 2009, 06:45:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 27, 2009, 05:02:56 PM

June 9

My last day is this Friday the 29th. I'm hoping to travel somewhere this summer.

Boston is an awesome Summer destination ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 27, 2009, 07:08:21 PM

I wish I could do something this summer. Jobs in El Centro are whack. Been through 3 interviews but never been hired. Maybe I should just travel somewhere, I just want to get out of the heat in Duck Centro and just explore new places.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 27, 2009, 07:26:31 PM

I'm hoping I can take a trip to Los Angeles this summer. I like big cities that have things to do and see, and not to mention all the sunshine and pleasant temps over there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

Anyone know where I could purchase a firewire DVD-R tray that supports OS X 3.11?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 27, 2009, 08:10:27 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

OS X 3.11?

Huh?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:10:58 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 27, 2009, 08:10:27 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

OS X 3.11?

Huh?

Mac OS X 10.3

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 27, 2009, 08:43:11 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

Anyone know where I could purchase a firewire DVD-R tray that supports OS X 3.11?

I think your best bet would be a place that sells computers like Best Buy. If they don't have it, then I wouldn't know where you could look. Maybe you'll get lucky and ebay might have it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 27, 2009, 08:47:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 27, 2009, 08:10:27 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

OS X 3.11?

Huh?

It's a cross between OS X and Windows 3.11. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 27, 2009, 08:55:55 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 27, 2009, 08:47:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on May 27, 2009, 08:10:27 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

OS X 3.11?

Huh?

It's a cross between OS X and Windows 3.11. :P

I better get in on that! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on May 27, 2009, 11:02:18 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 27, 2009, 07:26:31 PM

I'm hoping I can take a trip to Los Angeles this summer. I like big cities that have things to do and see, and not to mention all the sunshine and pleasant temps over there.

Heh, everyone thinks the west coast is all nice and sunny. But in reality, it's foggy/overcast 95% of the time. :itsok:
It's really quite depressing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 27, 2009, 11:13:13 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on May 27, 2009, 11:02:18 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 27, 2009, 07:26:31 PM

I'm hoping I can take a trip to Los Angeles this summer. I like big cities that have things to do and see, and not to mention all the sunshine and pleasant temps over there.

Heh, everyone thinks the west coast is all nice and sunny. But in reality, it's foggy/overcast 95% of the time. :itsok:
It's really quite depressing.

As a resident of the west coast, I have to agree with that one person above me.  :bleh:

Anyways, I want to travel somewhere on the East Coast. Maybe..Florida, NYC...idk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 28, 2009, 02:09:37 AM

Come on down to Virginia Ana :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 28, 2009, 08:27:00 AM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 27, 2009, 08:09:22 PM

Anyone know where I could purchase a firewire DVD-R tray that supports OS X 3.11?

Here's what you need... I've ordered from them before and they're great, also I love LaCie products.

http://www.powermax.com/parts/show/d-lac-301484u (http://www.powermax.com/parts/show/d-lac-301484u)

I don't think BestBuy sells any DVD Writers that have firewire, let alone one that works with OS X.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 28, 2009, 11:21:34 AM

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/GOES/EAST/gmex/loop-avn.html (http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/GOES/EAST/gmex/loop-avn.html)

best radar to check out what develops in the gulf

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 28, 2009, 12:17:22 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 28, 2009, 08:27:00 AM

also I love LaCie products.

Yeah, they're really good. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 01:09:21 PM

I am in an excited but pretty disappointed mood right now. TD ONE has formed and its soon to be TS Ana. (yes my name is Ana). But I'm pretty disappointed that it's just gonna be a weak storm and will live for a day. My name isnt meant to be a weak storm.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 28, 2009, 01:18:12 PM

I'm finally done with school already!!!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 28, 2009, 02:29:22 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 01:09:21 PM

I am in an excited but pretty disappointed mood right now. TD ONE has formed and its soon to be TS Ana. (yes my name is Ana). But I'm pretty disappointed that it's just gonna be a weak storm and will live for a day. My name isnt meant to be a weak storm.  :noexpression:

Don't feel so bad my storm "Alex" in 2004 made it to Cat 3 (120 mph) and stayed in near the same path Ana is going to take.


(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3626/hurralex1.jpg) (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/hurralex1.jpg/)  (http://g.imageshack.us/img21/hurralex1.jpg/1/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 03:04:47 PM

Yeah...but since the name was first used in 1979, it was never a hurricane. "I'll" never be a hurricane  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 28, 2009, 03:07:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 03:04:47 PM

Yeah...but since the name was first used in 1979, it was never a hurricane. "I'll" never be a hurricane  <_<

Ana, just be happy that you're on the list.  My name and countless others haven't even appeared on any tropical list yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 03:20:11 PM

My name hasn't been used since 2000, and IIRC it only made it to a tropical storm. It was on the 2006 list but was never used.

Ana, one thing you should be happy about is that the storm doesn't look like it will affect much land, which means the name will most definitely be used again in 2015. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 03:23:33 PM

Has anyone noticed that Mogulus is now Livestream? The changeover apparently happened on the 19th but I just got an email notice about it today. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 28, 2009, 03:28:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 03:04:47 PM

Yeah...but since the name was first used in 1979, it was never a hurricane. "I'll" never be a hurricane  <_<

Well I think that would be a good thing because I'm sure anyone named Katrina after the storm was a bit upset: having the same name as a hurricane that killed a thousand people. But, I'm glad your name is on the list though.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2009, 03:33:17 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 28, 2009, 03:28:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 03:04:47 PM

Yeah...but since the name was first used in 1979, it was never a hurricane. "I'll" never be a hurricane  <_<

Well I think that would be a good thing because I'm sure anyone named Katrina after the storm was a bit upset: having the same name as a hurricane that killed a thousand people. But, I'm glad your name is on the list though.  B)

Yep, I went to school with a girl named Katrina Schliker. My final year in Holt (where I went to school with her) was in 5th grade, in '03-'04. My mom buncos with her mom, and Katrina's mom mentions quite often how much Katrina is teased.

Anyway, the feminine spelling of my name was used in 2007, and I was not too happy about it  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 03:43:11 PM

I have a teacher whose name is Katrina, though she usually goes by Kate. There's also a girl in my Spanish class who chose Katrina as her Spanish name (we all picked our own Spanish names in our class, mine is Miguel).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 03:43:34 PM

Oh yeah. Aaron = Erin.

I was REALLY excited when I first hear about Tropical Storm Ana when it formed in April of 2003. It got me even more interested in meteorology. I wanted to learn about Tropical weather. I also learned about how tropical storms get their name.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2009, 03:45:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 03:43:11 PM

I have a teacher whose name is Katrina, though she usually goes by Kate. There's also a girl in my Spanish class who chose Katrina as her Spanish name (we all picked our own Spanish names in our class, mine is Miguel),

I did that too (I picked Esteban), before I transferred to a different teacher for Spanish second semester freshman year (last year).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 28, 2009, 04:11:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 03:20:11 PM

My name hasn't been used since 2000, and IIRC it only made it to a tropical storm. It was on the 2006 list but was never used.

My name was used in 2007 as a category 5 hurricane. It's got replaced by Fernand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2009, 04:17:53 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 28, 2009, 04:11:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 03:20:11 PM

My name hasn't been used since 2000, and IIRC it only made it to a tropical storm. It was on the 2006 list but was never used.

My name was used in 2007 as a category 5 hurricane. It's got replaced by Fernand.

Oh yeah, I remember that one. I was up in St Ignace (Upper Peninsula side) for the annual Labor Day bridge walk, watching it on TWC  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 28, 2009, 04:27:15 PM

hmmmm, I wonder if there has ever been a Hurricane Max  :thinking:  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 04:42:32 PM

There's still a lot of common names they've haven't used yet for named storms, yet they decide to come up with weird names I've never heard of before (like the ones they replaced the retired names last year).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 28, 2009, 04:46:13 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on May 28, 2009, 04:27:15 PM

hmmmm, I wonder if there has ever been a Hurricane Max  :thinking:  :bleh:

Max, your name is in the 2011 Eastern North Pacific list. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2009, 05:29:25 PM

Yeah...some names are from English, Spanish and French. They are using mostly Spanish names as replacements AFAIK.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 28, 2009, 05:31:24 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 28, 2009, 04:42:32 PM

There's still a lot of common names they've haven't used yet for named storms, yet they decide to come up with weird names I've never heard of before (like the ones they replaced the retired names last year).

If they want to use weird names, they should use mines.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2009, 05:56:07 PM

How about my name. :rofl2:

Virtually impossible. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2009, 07:57:43 PM

I just closed my old Youtube account, TWCFanChris, because I was a victim of video theft on it. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2009, 08:01:58 PM

Sorry for triple posting, but I may as well leave Youtube. Too many people are attracted to steal my videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 28, 2009, 08:07:23 PM

It's incredibly easy to steal videos I'm afraid...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 28, 2009, 08:35:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 28, 2009, 08:07:23 PM

It's incredibly easy to steal videos I'm afraid...

Exactly. The sooner everyone come to terms with that, the better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 28, 2009, 08:54:56 PM

I thought you were planning on closing TWCFanChris because you made a new account, TWCZach. I'm sorry to hear people are stealing your videos, but I'm afraid there is not much you can do about that. There is always that risk but it doesn't stop everyone else.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2009, 08:56:27 PM

I was planning on leaving it open because I had videos from July 2008 on it that were deleted off of my computer. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 28, 2009, 10:50:20 PM

Interesting! Pittsburgh will host the G20 Summit in September!

AP: US to host next G-20 summit in Pittsburgh (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hySHcABqpeZk0WUIIFnDMRIQ5k5QD98FFVT80)
WPXI: Pittsburgh Selected To Host Next G-20 Summit (http://www.wpxi.com/news/19591811/detail.html)
KDKA: World Coming to Pittsburgh for G20 (http://kdka.com/politics/G20.summit.Pittsburgh.2.1022570.html)
WTAE: Obama Bringing G-20 World Summit To Pittsburgh (http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/19591610/detail.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 29, 2009, 09:13:35 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 28, 2009, 08:54:56 PM

I thought you were planning on closing TWCFanChris because you made a new account, TWCZach. I'm sorry to hear people are stealing your videos, but I'm afraid there is not much you can do about that. There is always that risk but it doesn't stop everyone else.

I agree. If someone steals a video I made, I dont care. It doesnt bother me really. In the end I dont own the  rights to the video. Dont let it bother you

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: engineer on May 29, 2009, 11:33:44 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 28, 2009, 08:01:58 PM

Sorry for triple posting, but I may as well leave Youtube. Too many people are attracted to steal my videos.

Might want to consider watermarking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 29, 2009, 12:25:07 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 29, 2009, 09:13:35 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 28, 2009, 08:54:56 PM

I thought you were planning on closing TWCFanChris because you made a new account, TWCZach. I'm sorry to hear people are stealing your videos, but I'm afraid there is not much you can do about that. There is always that risk but it doesn't stop everyone else.

I agree. If someone steals a video I made, I dont care. It doesnt bother me really. In the end I dont own the  rights to the video. Dont let it bother you

Yeah, I am the same way. I don't really carfe anymore, though it still bothers me.  :smoke2:

Quote from: engineer on May 29, 2009, 11:33:44 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 28, 2009, 08:01:58 PM

Sorry for triple posting, but I may as well leave Youtube. Too many people are attracted to steal my videos.

Might want to consider watermarking.

Zach is the one who taught me how to watermark in the first place. Video watermarking does not stop people from stealing the audio though.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 29, 2009, 12:26:22 PM

Honestly. So many more important things to worry about...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 29, 2009, 01:31:13 PM

Sorry I haven't been responding lately, my pc needs to be formatted and a fresh copy of XP needs to be installed since I get a bsod every time at startup, I've been given a suggestion to use an iso and burn it to a cd but I don't have a computer (besides my ibook which won't burn CD's) and I don't want to get the os from a torrent because its illegal as well.... I will get a copy of the os sometime this week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on May 29, 2009, 02:28:25 PM

This is not about a TWC video, but I had several P-50 Siren clips stolen, and I wasn't very happy about that, so I know how it feels to have videos stolen. I did send a letter to Youtube and had those videos removed, but not much you can do about stolen TWC videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 29, 2009, 06:32:51 PM

hey guys...my mom decided to buy me a laptop for a graduation & birthday gift!! i'll post the specs later with pixs, but does anyone know how to increase the contrast on windows vista?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 29, 2009, 06:38:11 PM

Well, I am posting from a Mac at the Best Buy in Lexington, trying to exchange my partially sticky laptop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2009, 06:41:20 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 29, 2009, 06:38:11 PM

Well, I am posting from a Mac at the Best Buy in Lexington, trying to exchange my partially sticky laptop.

You went online from a Best Buy store, and from a display laptop?  :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on May 29, 2009, 06:44:26 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on May 29, 2009, 06:32:51 PM

hey guys...my mom decided to buy me a laptop for a graduation & birthday gift!! i'll post the specs later with pixs, but does anyone know how to increase the contrast on windows vista?

You can try to assign a color profile to the graphics card. Other then that. I don't think there is any other way of changing the contrast natively on windows vista.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 29, 2009, 06:53:38 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 29, 2009, 06:38:11 PM

Well, I am posting from a Mac at the Best Buy in Lexington, trying to exchange my partially sticky laptop.

eeewwwwww

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 29, 2009, 07:10:45 PM

Just bought A slight upgrade from my old laptop, I now have 160 GB instead of 15 and it is not blue but Red, will post later, a bit busy at the moment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 29, 2009, 08:19:18 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2009, 06:41:20 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 29, 2009, 06:38:11 PM

Well, I am posting from a Mac at the Best Buy in Lexington, trying to exchange my partially sticky laptop.

You went online from a Best Buy store, and from a display laptop?  :blink: :blink:

Yeah...Springfield, MO's BB lets us do that, too.I tried to get on facebook, but it wouldn't let me. Some sites are blocked. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 29, 2009, 08:32:32 PM

Quote from: 7oa on May 29, 2009, 08:19:18 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2009, 06:41:20 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 29, 2009, 06:38:11 PM

Well, I am posting from a Mac at the Best Buy in Lexington, trying to exchange my partially sticky laptop.

You went online from a Best Buy store, and from a display laptop?  :blink: :blink:

Yeah...Springfield, MO's BB lets us do that, too.I tried to get on facebook, but it wouldn't let me. Some sites are blocked. :angry:

You wouldn't want to enter your usernames/passwords on a public computer anyway...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 29, 2009, 11:26:36 PM

Well, today we did basically nothing academic at school whatsoever:

First period is study skills everyday.
Math: Apparently everyone passed the HSPA testing so he gave us a free period.
Physics: Watched a MSNBC movie on rollercoasters.
English: It was just a reading day.
History: We were supposed to have a test today but it was pushed to Monday because of some religious holiday today so we watched a documentary about the '70s.
Spanish: Watched another movie.
I don't have Phys Ed on Fridays so that was just a study hall.
13th period is study skills everyday.

Overall, it was pointless to go to school today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2009, 11:29:36 PM

And yet, another word of the day: Pointless.  <_< :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 29, 2009, 11:32:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 29, 2009, 11:26:36 PM

Well, today we did basically nothing academic at school whatsoever:

First period is study skills everyday.
Math: Apparently everyone passed the HSPA testing so he gave us a free period.
Physics: Watched a MSNBC movie on rollercoasters.
English: It was just a reading day.
History: We were supposed to have a test today but it was pushed to Monday because of some religious holiday today so we watched a documentary about the '70s.
Spanish: Watched another movie.
I don't have Phys Ed on Fridays so that was just a study hall.
13th period is study skills everyday.

Overall, it was pointless to go to school today.

Ugh, I hate those kinds of days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 29, 2009, 11:39:10 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 29, 2009, 11:26:36 PM

Well, today we did basically nothing academic at school whatsoever:

First period is study skills everyday.
Math: Apparently everyone passed the HSPA testing so he gave us a free period.
Physics: Watched a MSNBC movie on rollercoasters.
English: It was just a reading day.
History: We were supposed to have a test today but it was pushed to Monday because of some religious holiday today so we watched a documentary about the '70s.
Spanish: Watched another movie.
I don't have Phys Ed on Fridays so that was just a study hall.
13th period is study skills everyday.

Overall, it was pointless to go to school today.

That's basically how my last week of school was A WASTE OF MY VALUABLE TIME  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on May 30, 2009, 01:18:15 AM

“This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”
- TVB™
- FreeTVSignal.com

Tell me, why are they doing this DTV switch again? To me it sounds like a big scam to stimulate the economy. I mean, I am all for stimulating the economy, but putting peoples lives in danger? How low can the idiots in Washington go?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 30, 2009, 01:59:59 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 29, 2009, 11:39:10 PM

That's basically how my last week of school was A WASTE OF MY VALUABLE TIME  <_<

Yes I dont know why we have to go to school these last few weeks. We do nothing :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 30, 2009, 05:35:50 AM

Well, One of my cats decided to sleep on my keyboard, and the Windows VIsta beeping noise went off non-stop until just a couple minutes ago, and woke me up early  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 30, 2009, 10:09:19 AM

Here's how it was for the last few days for me:

1st: Movie
2nd: Diet Coke and Mentos experiment
3rd: Movie
4th: Movie
5th: Pizza party
6th: Movie/freetime
7th: Freetime
8th: Freetime/outside

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on May 30, 2009, 10:14:35 AM

Ah yes, always productive in US schools. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 30, 2009, 10:34:15 AM

We learn all the way till late April...then we do standardized testing. Then, we move into that schedule.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 30, 2009, 01:08:07 PM

I accidently posted this in General TWC Discussion already lol, but...

My senior prom was last night. It was amazing. We had it at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 30, 2009, 02:46:31 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 30, 2009, 01:08:07 PM

I accidently posted this in General TWC Discussion already lol, but...

My senior prom was last night. It was amazing. We had it at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Glad you had a great time :) Sounds like a cool place to have it at

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 30, 2009, 03:09:46 PM

At our school, we don't take a break after Standardized testing, we learn more and then the day before the last day of school we have Finals then the next day is awards day (which I think is :yawn:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 30, 2009, 03:30:35 PM

Glad to hear that, Tyler.  B) I had a fun time at mine, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 30, 2009, 05:11:18 PM

Well, I'm streaming TWC again, and I'm viewing the stream, and this is best I think I've seen it stream. :o

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-weather-channel-stream (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-weather-channel-stream)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 31, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

What are you doing in May-hee-co?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 31, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

What are you doing in May-hee-co?

at an after party at my aunts house...and freezing my butt off. I may also stay here for the night since my parents are....drunk. <_< :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 31, 2009, 10:09:20 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 31, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

What are you doing in May-hee-co?

at an after party at my aunts house...and freezing my butt off. I may also stay here for the night since my parents are....drunk. <_< :wacko:

Mexico:  :thumbdown: Worst country ever IMO. I always feel bored when I go there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 31, 2009, 10:15:51 AM

Slightly altered quote from the Rodney show a few years ago: "Where we my-gratin' to Ana? Me-he-co?!"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2009, 11:27:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 31, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

What are you doing in May-hee-co?

at an after party at my aunts house...and freezing my butt off. I may also stay here for the night since my parents are....drunk. <_< :wacko:

Freezing? I would've expected Northern mexico to be very warm at this time of the year. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 31, 2009, 12:16:27 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2009, 11:27:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 31, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

What are you doing in May-hee-co?

at an after party at my aunts house...and freezing my butt off. I may also stay here for the night since my parents are....drunk. <_< :wacko:

Freezing? I would've expected Northern mexico to be very warm at this time of the year. :huh:

I think she is talking about being stuck in the A/C all day. While it is pleasant as compared to hot northern Mayheeco weather, it is not pleasant to be in it all day.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2009, 12:25:08 PM

I love being in the AC all day...I get all dizzy and naseous when I'm surrounded with too much heat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 31, 2009, 12:29:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2009, 12:25:08 PM

I love being in the AC all day...I get all dizzy and naseous when I'm surrounded with too much heat.

Me too. I like cold better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 31, 2009, 12:38:11 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on May 31, 2009, 12:29:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2009, 12:25:08 PM

I love being in the AC all day...I get all dizzy and naseous when I'm surrounded with too much heat.

Me too. I like cold better.

As do I, but it seems to bore me for some reason to be in the same temperature all day. I love extremes, and I have to go outside for some amount of time. I can't stand to sty in 95 degree heat for two hours, but I can't stnd to be in 70 degree A/C for two hours either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 04:02:10 PM

Quote from: socool775 on May 31, 2009, 12:16:27 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 31, 2009, 11:27:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 04:58:26 AM

Quote from: socool775 on May 31, 2009, 04:53:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2009, 02:38:47 AM

I'm at Mexico right now (yes i have swine flu protection :P j/k) and its too cold in here. the temp was at 74 degrees and i just turned it up to 78 degrees....brrrr :brr:

What are you doing in May-hee-co?

at an after party at my aunts house...and freezing my butt off. I may also stay here for the night since my parents are....drunk. <_< :wacko:

Freezing? I would've expected Northern mexico to be very warm at this time of the year. :huh:

I think she is talking about being stuck in the A/C all day. While it is pleasant as compared to hot northern Mayheeco weather, it is not pleasant to be in it all day.  :no:

Yes. it was 74 degrees all day and all night. And it was the first time I pulled an all-nighter this year. hard to believe I just woke up...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on May 31, 2009, 04:46:11 PM

Rap Song...that references the Weather Channel....I know it boarderline inappropriate but this just ridculous. What does Lil Wayne know about the weather?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-G3sxACpg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-G3sxACpg#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 01, 2009, 01:08:44 AM

Looks like the construction (i mean DEstruction) is coming to my area (captured from the CISD channel, channel 12, which was the weather channel until cox was bought out by suddenlink in my area)
I need to take pics of all the construction on the interstate as well. Its awful... and they took away the exit to my church, and they took down 2 bridges  :thumbdown:

In other news, I bought a copy of windows vista home premium (250 @ best buy) since my PC kept giving me a BSOD at startup and I formatted the drive, installed it and got all my files back from a backup..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 01, 2009, 02:44:50 AM

I saw the movie Up with my friend yesterday. It was an awesome movie! Recommended 100%.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 01, 2009, 08:40:19 PM

The movie "Up" is Pixar, right? If it is then I definitely would like a chance to see it soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 01, 2009, 09:00:36 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 01, 2009, 08:40:19 PM

The movie "Up" is Pixar, right? If it is then I definitely would like a chance to see it soon.

Yep. And it is very touching too. I do recommend you seeing it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 01, 2009, 11:06:49 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

i was done with the series in less than a month...lol i really got dragged into it. i thought all books were good, however new moon was just blah. you'll see.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 11:20:52 AM

I saw the movie but I never read the books. I should get to reading "New Moon" before watching the movie.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 02, 2009, 01:32:23 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't get sucked into the Twilight saga! NO! :cry:

/me cries

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 02, 2009, 01:42:40 PM

just got done with my last high school final...ever. tomorrow i should be receiving my room and roommate info, then graduation on thursday, and then grad parties all weekend -- haha its gonna be an intense weekend.

also does anyone know why on vista when you close firefox successfully, a crash window comes up from firefox? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 02, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 02, 2009, 01:32:23 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't get sucked into the Twilight saga! NO! :cry:

/me cries

/me weeps and agrees with 7oa

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 03:05:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 02, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 02, 2009, 01:32:23 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't get sucked into the Twilight saga! NO! :cry:

/me cries

/me weeps and agrees with 7oa

/me throws an apple at BOTH kpetree10 and 7oa

You guys are such whiners. Leave the kid alone. If you don't like it then deal with it.  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 02, 2009, 03:16:23 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 03:05:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 02, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 02, 2009, 01:32:23 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't get sucked into the Twilight saga! NO! :cry:

/me cries

/me weeps and agrees with 7oa

/me throws an apple at BOTH kpetree10 and 7oa

You guys are such whiners. Leave the kid alone. If you don't like it then deal with it.  :hammer:

i bet, just like the rest of those who dislike it, they haven't even read the damn books...which just upsets me off further. especially when they start ranting about it :nono:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 03:47:10 PM

Awwww this is so romantic! :wub:

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/bizarre&id=6844400 (http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/bizarre&id=6844400)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 02, 2009, 04:21:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 03:47:10 PM

Awwww this is so romantic! :wub:

[url]http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/bizarre&id=6844400[/url] ([url]http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/bizarre&id=6844400[/url])

Wow, that is romantic! I never knew something like that was possible  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:01:27 PM

We;re having a BIG thunderstorm right now! The last time we've had one this scale was last June 2nd (odd) and the clouds are totally black to pea soup green. I'm in total darkness.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 02, 2009, 05:03:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:01:27 PM

We;re having a BIG thunderstorm right now! The last time we've had one this scale was last June 2nd (odd) and the clouds are totally black to pea soup green. I'm in total darkness.

Too bad you don't have Intellistar, lol  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:31:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 02, 2009, 05:03:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:01:27 PM

We;re having a BIG thunderstorm right now! The last time we've had one this scale was last June 2nd (odd) and the clouds are totally black to pea soup green. I'm in total darkness.

Too bad you don't have Intellistar, lol  :bleh:

It was brief. <_< But I saw "Heavy thunderstorm" in the current observation and a severe weather alert tone and screen displayed during the :28 lf. The storm was over but I don't get how it went from being clear and sunny to very dark and pouring in 2-3 minutes? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 02, 2009, 05:40:22 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 02, 2009, 03:16:23 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 03:05:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 02, 2009, 01:59:49 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 02, 2009, 01:32:23 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 01, 2009, 09:38:48 PM

I have begun to start reading the Twilight series and I have to say, It's better than I thought it would be. I'm less than 100 pages into "Twilight" and Stephenie Meyer's very descriptive words seem to bring the book to life.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Don't get sucked into the Twilight saga! NO! :cry:

/me cries

/me weeps and agrees with 7oa

/me throws an apple at BOTH kpetree10 and 7oa

You guys are such whiners. Leave the kid alone. If you don't like it then deal with it.  :hammer:

i bet, just like the rest of those who dislike it, they haven't even read the damn books...which just upsets me off further. especially when they start ranting about it :nono:

I thought it was a dumb fad, but then I bought it and I liked it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 02, 2009, 05:50:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:31:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 02, 2009, 05:03:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:01:27 PM

We;re having a BIG thunderstorm right now! The last time we've had one this scale was last June 2nd (odd) and the clouds are totally black to pea soup green. I'm in total darkness.

Too bad you don't have Intellistar, lol  :bleh:

It was brief. <_< But I saw "Heavy thunderstorm" in the current observation and a severe weather alert tone and screen displayed during the :28 lf. The storm was over but I don't get how it went from being clear and sunny to very dark and pouring in 2-3 minutes? :huh:

The weather can be very dynamic at times.  Small differences across a little area can matter a lot, especially with thunderstorms and other small-scale weather phenomena.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:51:21 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 02, 2009, 05:50:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:31:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 02, 2009, 05:03:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2009, 05:01:27 PM

We;re having a BIG thunderstorm right now! The last time we've had one this scale was last June 2nd (odd) and the clouds are totally black to pea soup green. I'm in total darkness.

Too bad you don't have Intellistar, lol  :bleh:

It was brief. <_< But I saw "Heavy thunderstorm" in the current observation and a severe weather alert tone and screen displayed during the :28 lf. The storm was over but I don't get how it went from being clear and sunny to very dark and pouring in 2-3 minutes? :huh:

The weather can be very dynamic at times.  Small differences across a little area can matter a lot, especially with thunderstorms and other small-scale weather phenomena.

It's worse in Wilmington, DE.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2009, 05:53:51 PM

Well, look at storms down here. Looks like storms may fire up over my house soon because I see an outflow boundary on this radar image. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2009, 07:17:49 PM

It's storming very badly at my house now. :(

(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1486/dscn0510j.jpg)


Radar Image:
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8726/radarw.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2009, 07:26:04 PM

Now they issue a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 02, 2009, 09:20:55 PM

I take it you don't like severe weather, Zach. :no: (I guess no one really does, but sometimes it can be exciting.)

I'm surprised how light it looked too...normally dark clouds bring heavier rain and stronger storms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 02, 2009, 09:23:20 PM

Lexington is Reporting Thunder and Wintry Mix at 72 degrees  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 02, 2009, 09:25:10 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 02, 2009, 09:23:20 PM

Lexington is Reporting Thunder and Wintry Mix at 72 degrees  :blink:

HiRAD or actual, real airport observation at Bluegrass Regional?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2009, 09:25:26 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 02, 2009, 09:20:55 PM

I take it you don't like severe weather, Zach. :no: (I guess no one really does, but sometimes it can be exciting.)

I'm surprised how light it looked too...normally dark clouds bring heavier rain and stronger storms.

I don't. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 02, 2009, 09:25:58 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 02, 2009, 09:23:20 PM

Lexington is Reporting Thunder and Wintry Mix at 72 degrees  :blink:

Folks, I think the apocalypse has arrived. :fire: :P

But seriously, what in the world??? :blink: :blink: :blink: Where's that weather information coming from? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 09:29:33 PM

/me wants storms...NOW.  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2009, 09:34:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 09:29:33 PM

/me wants storms...NOW.  :club:

/me wants Ana to come to Florida. 50-60% chance tomorrow. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 02, 2009, 09:36:59 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 02, 2009, 09:23:20 PM

Lexington is Reporting Thunder and Wintry Mix at 72 degrees  :blink:

Evan, I discovered your "wintry mix".  Your actual conditions should have been a thunderstorm with hail.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 02, 2009, 10:02:19 PM

Congrats to Ana for making the right guess for tonite's "Where Am I" and having it on nat'l TV!
I'll bet Patrick is thrilled!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 10:38:37 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 02, 2009, 10:02:19 PM

Congrats to Ana for making the right guess for tonite's "Where Am I" and having it on nat'l TV!
I'll bet Patrick is thrilled!  :bleh:

Thank you, thank you. *bows down*

Quote from: TWCZach on June 02, 2009, 09:34:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 09:29:33 PM

/me wants storms...NOW.  :club:

/me wants Ana to come to Florida. 50-60% chance tomorrow. :P

/me wants to go to Florida :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else Imma explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 03, 2009, 01:25:20 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 02, 2009, 10:38:37 PM

/me wants to go to Florida :(
Lets go! Road trip everybody!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 03, 2009, 06:29:47 AM

/me hides because Martin's wants everyone here to go on a roadtrip to Florida. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 03, 2009, 07:24:42 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else Imma explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

I know, they did one last night and the night before that, I don't the site needs that much fixing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 03, 2009, 09:18:03 AM

This might be the greatest thing ever. (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/bd6f/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 03, 2009, 10:37:15 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 03, 2009, 09:18:03 AM

This might be the greatest thing ever. ([url]http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/bd6f/[/url])

Now that's freakin' sweet!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 10:37:47 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 03, 2009, 06:29:47 AM

/me hides because Martin's wants everyone here to go on a roadtrip to Florida. :fear:

We should!!!  :bleh:

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 03, 2009, 07:24:42 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else Imma explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

I know, they did one last night and the night before that, I don't the site needs that much fixing.

Its crazy, I was uploading a video last night but all of the sudden at the end I got a stupid error.

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 03, 2009, 09:18:03 AM

This might be the greatest thing ever. ([url]http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/retro-gaming/bd6f/[/url])

:O
I miss Super Mario!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 03, 2009, 01:26:56 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else Imma explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

Calm down. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 03, 2009, 01:29:39 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 03, 2009, 01:26:56 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else Imma explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

Calm down. :thumbsup:

It annoys me too, I feel Ana's frustration 100%  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 03, 2009, 01:39:51 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 03, 2009, 01:29:39 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 03, 2009, 01:26:56 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else gonna explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

Calm down. :thumbsup:

It annoys me too :yes:

Same here. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 02:10:14 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 03, 2009, 01:26:56 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 12:41:55 AM

God, YT needs to stop doing site maintenance every :censored: day. Or else Imma explode.  :angry: :club: :hammer: :bang: :furious:

Calm down. :thumbsup:

NO.  :chair: :shoot: It really aggrevates me!!!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 03, 2009, 03:15:51 PM

Anyone seen this in their area?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd)

and i guess Youtube has a new feature

http://www.youtube.com/xl (http://www.youtube.com/xl)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 03, 2009, 03:17:34 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on June 03, 2009, 03:15:51 PM

Anyone seen this in their area?

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url])

and i guess Youtube has a new feature

[url]http://www.youtube.com/xl[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/xl[/url])

UGH. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 03:55:40 PM

Is YT down for anyone currently?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 03, 2009, 04:00:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 03:55:40 PM

Is YT down for anyone currently?

It's taking a long time to load, but no. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 04:04:20 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 03, 2009, 04:00:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 03:55:40 PM

Is YT down for anyone currently?

It's taking a long time to load, but no. :no:

It's giving me timeout errors. I uploaded 1-2 primetime clips just now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 03, 2009, 04:08:19 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 04:04:20 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 03, 2009, 04:00:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 03:55:40 PM

Is YT down for anyone currently?

It's taking a long time to load, but no. :no:

It's giving me timeout errors. I uploaded 1-2 primetime clips just now.

Yeah, it is taking FOREVER to load, and it has since yesterday evening. TWCT is not working all that well for me either  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 04:35:22 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 03, 2009, 04:08:19 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 04:04:20 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 03, 2009, 04:00:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 03, 2009, 03:55:40 PM

Is YT down for anyone currently?

It's taking a long time to load, but no. :no:

It's giving me timeout errors. I uploaded 1-2 primetime clips just now.

Yeah, it is taking FOREVER to load, and it has since yesterday evening. TWCT is not working all that well for me either  <_<

If they do site maintenance again I will....  :whack:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 03, 2009, 05:28:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 03, 2009, 04:35:22 PM

If they do site maintenance again I will....  :whack:

More like... :chair:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 03, 2009, 05:41:52 PM

Let's all take a moment for deep breaths. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 03, 2009, 05:44:09 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on June 03, 2009, 03:15:51 PM

Anyone seen this in their area?

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url])

and i guess Youtube has a new feature

[url]http://www.youtube.com/xl[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/xl[/url])

I'm fine, I have digital cable.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 03, 2009, 05:48:49 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on June 03, 2009, 03:15:51 PM

Anyone seen this in their area?

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hB1mf5Y0QA&fmt=22#ws-hd[/url])

and i guess Youtube has a new feature

[url]http://www.youtube.com/xl[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/xl[/url])

Both Comcast and Cablevision are doing this, and I'm sure in conjunction with the DTV switch has people so confused. Stupid cable companies.  :club: :chair:

However that YouTube XL is pretty sweet!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 03, 2009, 09:15:57 PM

Does anyone know how to insert a link where the words (such as blog) are a hyperlink, so I don't have to add the link in addition to the words?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 03, 2009, 09:30:35 PM

Assuming that its BB Code, it's:

Code: [Select]

[url=insert web address here]insert text here[/url]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 03, 2009, 09:40:28 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 03, 2009, 09:30:35 PM

Assuming that its BB Code, it's:

Code: [Select]

[url=insert web address here]insert text here[/url]

Thanks! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 04, 2009, 11:20:52 AM

I need some help if anyone wouldn't mind...I downloaded the Sony Vegas 9 trial. When I start it, I get the splash as normal. It gets all the way to "Initializing UI" and then it freezes.

I have 2 GB of RAM, with 1.2 GB free running Kodak EasyShare, Minefield, and Paint.NET running. Why is this happening? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 04, 2009, 12:36:44 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

Congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 04, 2009, 01:07:43 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

It will feel good leaving high school. Even though I try to keep in touch with my friends from both Colton and Brawley high. Ahh, goood good times.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 04, 2009, 02:29:38 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

Congratulations! It's a really good feeling but like you said it is bitter sweet but that is why Facebook is such a great site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2009, 02:54:18 PM

It seems that my teachers meant a lot to me this year. I was in tears when I got on the bus to go home for school today. :cry: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 04, 2009, 02:58:41 PM

There were two teachers that meant a lot to me in HS but I still see them both on a regular basis. The rest of my teachers I really don't care about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2009, 03:09:12 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

Congrats. Now you're off to a fresh beginning in college. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 04, 2009, 03:43:07 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

Congrats, Al!
 I graduate tomorrow night, and like you said, bitter sweet.  This whole week has been bitter sweet.  Also tomorrow night, it is the Class of 2009 Lock-In at the local YMCA.. 400 prizes to be won definitely stoked.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 04, 2009, 04:00:24 PM

Is Youtube working properly for anyone? I tried to load my channel and it took forever. After a couple tries and one success, I get a server error message. The internet in general is also slow for me today, even though I have internet service from Comcast in the so-called by Comcast "Surfing Capital Of The World" (Michigan).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2009, 04:01:32 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:00:24 PM

Is Youtube working properly for anyone? I tried to load my channel and it took forever. After a couple tries and one success, I get a server error message. The internet in general is also slow for me today, even though I have internet service from Comcast in the so-called by Comcast "Surfing Capital Of The World" (Michigan).

yes same, it happened the same time yesterday too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 04, 2009, 04:02:56 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 04, 2009, 11:20:52 AM

I need some help if anyone wouldn't mind...I downloaded the Sony Vegas 9 trial. When I start it, I get the splash as normal. It gets all the way to "Initializing UI" and then it freezes.

I have 2 GB of RAM, with 1.2 GB free running Kodak EasyShare, Minefield, and Paint.NET running. Why is this happening? :thinking:

I am not hugely technologically savy, but I think the answer to your problem lies in your question. How can you use your PC with only 1.2 GB of space? I used to have a PC a couple years back with a 10 GB hard drive and found it impossible to live with that. 1.2 GB is worth about a 20 minute TV tuner recording for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 04, 2009, 04:06:29 PM

Youtube is officially messed up.  :wall: :chair:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2009, 04:09:47 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 04, 2009, 04:06:29 PM

Youtube is officially messed up.  :wall: :chair:

Youtube sucks nowadays. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 04, 2009, 04:10:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 04, 2009, 04:06:29 PM

Youtube is officially messed up.  :wall: :chair:

great. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 04, 2009, 04:13:41 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:02:56 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 04, 2009, 11:20:52 AM

I need some help if anyone wouldn't mind...I downloaded the Sony Vegas 9 trial. When I start it, I get the splash as normal. It gets all the way to "Initializing UI" and then it freezes.

I have 2 GB of RAM, with 1.2 GB free running Kodak EasyShare, Minefield, and Paint.NET running. Why is this happening? :thinking:

I am not hugely technologically savy, but I think the answer to your problem lies in your question. How can you use your PC with only 1.2 GB of space? I used to have a PC a couple years back with a 10 GB hard drive and found it impossible to live with that. 1.2 GB is worth about a 20 minute TV tuner recording for me.

I think he meant he had 1.2GB of RAM free. Anywhoo, open Vegas, let it freeze, then check your event manager and see if it is logging any application errors.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 04, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Well, YT seems to be working now.......

*Aaron wonders if he jinxed it like he did with the Trammell Outage when he told people the music was not supposed to be playing and the next LF features regular music*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 04, 2009, 06:11:45 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 04, 2009, 04:13:41 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:02:56 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 04, 2009, 11:20:52 AM

I need some help if anyone wouldn't mind...I downloaded the Sony Vegas 9 trial. When I start it, I get the splash as normal. It gets all the way to "Initializing UI" and then it freezes.

I have 2 GB of RAM, with 1.2 GB free running Kodak EasyShare, Minefield, and Paint.NET running. Why is this happening? :thinking:

I am not hugely technologically savy, but I think the answer to your problem lies in your question. How can you use your PC with only 1.2 GB of space? I used to have a PC a couple years back with a 10 GB hard drive and found it impossible to live with that. 1.2 GB is worth about a 20 minute TV tuner recording for me.

I think he meant he had 1.2GB of RAM free. Anywhoo, open Vegas, let it freeze, then check your event manager and see if it is logging any application errors.

No errors to be seen. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 04, 2009, 07:08:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Well, YT seems to be working now.......

*Aaron wonders if he jinxed it like he did with the Trammell Outage when he told people the music was not supposed to be playing and the next LF features regular music*

You have Martin to thank about that.... He tweeted Amy at YWT about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 04, 2009, 07:19:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 04, 2009, 07:08:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Well, YT seems to be working now.......

*Aaron wonders if he jinxed it like he did with the Trammell Outage when he told people the music was not supposed to be playing and the next LF features regular music*

You have Martin to thank about that.... He tweeted Amy at YWT about it.

Of course. Should have known a person like Martin would do something like that :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2009, 07:26:58 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 07:19:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 04, 2009, 07:08:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Well, YT seems to be working now.......

*Aaron wonders if he jinxed it like he did with the Trammell Outage when he told people the music was not supposed to be playing and the next LF features regular music*

You have Martin to thank about that.... He tweeted Amy at YWT about it.

Of course. Should have known a person like Martin would do something like that :club:

interesting, I emailed STAR support about the issue too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 04, 2009, 07:34:10 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2009, 07:26:58 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 07:19:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 04, 2009, 07:08:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Well, YT seems to be working now.......

*Aaron wonders if he jinxed it like he did with the Trammell Outage when he told people the music was not supposed to be playing and the next LF features regular music*

You have Martin to thank about that.... He tweeted Amy at YWT about it.

Of course. Should have known a person like Martin would do something like that :club:

interesting, I emailed STAR support about the issue too.

I just wanted to be able to hear it on my last day of school tomorrow, but I guess that won't happen now. Why couldn't we have just let TWC figure it out for themselves? (no offense to you Localonthe8s)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 04, 2009, 08:49:23 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 07:19:12 PM

Of course. Should have known a person like Martin would do something like that :club:

Whats that supposed to mean  <_<

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 07:19:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 04, 2009, 07:08:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 04, 2009, 04:18:23 PM

Well, YT seems to be working now.......

*Aaron wonders if he jinxed it like he did with the Trammell Outage when he told people the music was not supposed to be playing and the next LF features regular music*

You have Martin to thank about that.... He tweeted Amy at YWT about it.

Of course. Should have known a person like Martin would do something like that :club:

She said she didnt know anyone who would fix the issue.  Wasnt me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 04, 2009, 09:18:09 PM

Who is Amy? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 04, 2009, 09:30:18 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 04, 2009, 09:18:09 PM

Who is Amy? :huh:

producer on YWT

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 05, 2009, 01:43:36 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 04, 2009, 03:43:07 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 04, 2009, 12:34:49 PM

so tonight is graduation, definitely bitter sweet. i'm really looking forward to walking the stage tonight...it'll be a long night.

adios high school :wave:

Congrats, Al!
 I graduate tomorrow night, and like you said, bitter sweet.  This whole week has been bitter sweet.  Also tomorrow night, it is the Class of 2009 Lock-In at the local YMCA.. 400 prizes to be won definitely stoked.

OMG Kyle...congratulations to you too! I won't be around to congratulate you tomorrow, lots of grad parties, also its been a while!!

other 09er's graduating in the near future: CONGRATULATIONS!!! && Good Luck!!

--------------
Graduation tonight was so amazing, it is certainly something that I'll never forget! I'm uploading the 2009 cap toss to facebook, I'll post a link here when it's done.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 05, 2009, 02:22:17 AM

Congrats to all of you guys!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 05, 2009, 11:03:20 AM

Congratulations to all of our 2009 graduates!!! :dance: :dance:

I wish the best of luck for all of you. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 05, 2009, 12:01:04 PM

My graduation is tonight! Congrats to everyone else!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 05, 2009, 01:53:34 PM

Congratulations to everyone in the Class of 2009!  I know that things are not so great in this world right now, but don't give up your hope and dreams as you head off into either college or the real world. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on June 05, 2009, 02:06:59 PM

Just did strabismus surgery (eye muscle surgery) yesterday and it was a success there is still blood in my eyes but that's expected to heal in the next 2-4 days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 05, 2009, 02:16:40 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 05, 2009, 12:01:04 PM

My graduation is tonight! Congrats to everyone else!

Mine Too!  Congrats, Tyler

And my congrats go out to all other graduates, too  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 05, 2009, 03:36:32 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on June 05, 2009, 02:06:59 PM

Just did strabismus surgery (eye muscle surgery) yesterday and it was a success there is still blood in my eyes but that's expected to heal in the next 2-4 days.

Isn't this your 4th eye surgery in less than a year? :huh: but good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on June 05, 2009, 04:54:26 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 05, 2009, 03:36:32 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on June 05, 2009, 02:06:59 PM

Just did strabismus surgery (eye muscle surgery) yesterday and it was a success there is still blood in my eyes but that's expected to heal in the next 2-4 days.

Isn't this your 4th eye surgery in less than a year? :huh: but good luck!

Actually 2nd! There were on two eyes both of the times. Thanks :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 12:02:20 PM

Well, today's the day I take my driving test. Wish me luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 06, 2009, 12:49:03 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 12:02:20 PM

Well, today's the day I take my driving test. Wish me luck!

Break a leg. Or maybe not. :thumbsup: Good luck!!!!1!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 06, 2009, 01:09:42 PM

Well I finally found what I will be doing this summer. I plan to join and play softball at a softball league. Its my 2nd favorite sport tho but I have more experience in playing in a league when I was living up north. Tryouts are in two weeks...so I hope I still have the guts! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 06, 2009, 02:46:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 12:02:20 PM

Well, today's the day I take my driving test. Wish me luck!

I wish you luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 06, 2009, 02:52:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 12:02:20 PM

Well, today's the day I take my driving test. Wish me luck!

Good luck! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 06, 2009, 02:58:01 PM

Well, I'm trying to reupload all of the Storm Alert 2008 videos I had on my old Youtube account to my new Youtube account. If you remember a video that wasn't an emulation from my old Youtube account and that is after the two Storm Alert videos, I will upload them by request. Just PM me. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 03:06:48 PM

Didn't pass... I was nervous and therefore made some of my turns too sharp, and was shaking the wheel a little bit. I did great on parallel parking though. My next try is on June 26.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on June 06, 2009, 09:56:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 03:06:48 PM

Didn't pass... I was nervous and therefore made some of my turns too sharp, and was shaking the wheel a little bit. I did great on parallel parking though. My next try is on June 26.

You'll get it next time. I know you will!!! :)

Meanwhile I created a new twitter account. Follow me now: http://twitter.com/RodMicaelWxMan (http://twitter.com/RodMicaelWxMan)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 06, 2009, 10:07:26 PM

I plan to take driver's ed this summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 06, 2009, 10:11:53 PM

I figured out something this evening.

Since blue is my favorite color, I got some bamboo shades, khaki curtains, tan carpet, and painted my bedroom walls blue.

Turns out, my wall is 100% chroma-key compatible. w00t! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Ericster88 on June 07, 2009, 02:38:06 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 03:06:48 PM

Didn't pass... I was nervous and therefore made some of my turns too sharp, and was shaking the wheel a little bit. I did great on parallel parking though. My next try is on June 26.

I was able to pass my driving test the first time despite totally screwing up the parallel parking and running a red light.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 07, 2009, 02:42:07 AM

Quote from: 7oa on June 06, 2009, 10:11:53 PM

Turns out, my wall is 100% chroma-key compatible. w00t! :dance:

That's cool! How'd you know that?

I am sorry I didn't say this earlier, but I congratulate the class of 2009!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 07, 2009, 09:24:49 AM

Is this even possible?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 07, 2009, 09:36:46 AM

Is that from one of your V2 videos? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 07, 2009, 10:18:42 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 07, 2009, 09:36:46 AM

Is that from one of your V2 videos? :o

You got it, Part 1! I have NEVER had an honor before, never mind two!
Also, I see this is my 800th post!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 07, 2009, 10:44:10 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 07, 2009, 10:18:42 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 07, 2009, 09:36:46 AM

Is that from one of your V2 videos? :o

You got it, Part 1! I have NEVER had an honor before, never mind two!
Also, I see this is my 800th post!

That's a wonderful honor! :clap: :clap: I had my first honor for a montage I made using the song Above the Clouds by Kenny Brooks, it was the #50th most favorited and discussed (because of the comments) video the day I uploaded it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 07, 2009, 11:41:13 AM

Quote from: Ericster88 on June 07, 2009, 02:38:06 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2009, 03:06:48 PM

Didn't pass... I was nervous and therefore made some of my turns too sharp, and was shaking the wheel a little bit. I did great on parallel parking though. My next try is on June 26.

I was able to pass my driving test the first time despite totally screwing up the parallel parking and running a red light.  :lol:

ugh I don't like parallel parking. even my dad still has issues parking our car along the curb!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 07, 2009, 11:41:28 AM

Wow, I've never gotten any honors in my three years of being on YouTube!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 07, 2009, 11:43:37 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 07, 2009, 11:41:13 AM

ugh I don't like parallel parking. even my dad still has issues parking our car along the curb!

Since when do you drive? I thought you said you were waiting until you're 17 so you don't have to do that six hour thing or whatever you do in NJ.

Anyway, my examiner was the supervisor of the DMV center, who only fills in when someone else is on lunch break. My driving instructor said that if I had one of the other examiners, I should of passed. Another reason why I didn't pass was probably because I was sitting in the car in line for like an hour (DMV is always packed on Saturdays).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 07, 2009, 02:21:23 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 30, 2009, 01:08:07 PM

I accidently posted this in General TWC Discussion already lol, but...

My senior prom was last night. It was amazing. We had it at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

My school's seniors (class of '10) are going to have theirs held at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden next year.
 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 07, 2009, 05:40:01 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 07, 2009, 11:43:37 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 07, 2009, 11:41:13 AM

ugh I don't like parallel parking. even my dad still has issues parking our car along the curb!

Since when do you drive? I thought you said you were waiting until you're 17 so you don't have to do that six hour thing or whatever you do in NJ.

Anyway, my examiner was the supervisor of the DMV center, who only fills in when someone else is on lunch break. My driving instructor said that if I had one of the other examiners, I should of passed. Another reason why I didn't pass was probably because I was sitting in the car in line for like an hour (DMV is always packed on Saturdays).

Umm, I never said I drove, I'm just saying I don't like parallel parking. Everyone seems to have trouble with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 07, 2009, 08:17:44 PM

Some people don't know about parallel parking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ezOC5Gjst8&feature=related# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ezOC5Gjst8&feature=related#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 08, 2009, 12:55:41 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 07, 2009, 10:18:42 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 07, 2009, 09:36:46 AM

Is that from one of your V2 videos? :o

You got it, Part 1! I have NEVER had an honor before, never mind two!
Also, I see this is my 800th post!

Big congrats :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2009, 05:15:48 AM

I'm really worried about this summer. :hmm:  I've had no luck with the job hunt yet, and it's been really lonely around Albany lately now that school is out. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 08:14:48 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2009, 05:15:48 AM

I'm really worried about this summer. :hmm:  I've had no luck with the job hunt yet, and it's been really lonely around Albany lately now that school is out. :(

Patrick, I am really sorry you are not having much luck. I do wish you luck, and my condolences are with you  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 08:15:15 AM

Really?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 10:58:20 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2009, 05:15:48 AM

I'm really worried about this summer. :hmm:  I've had no luck with the job hunt yet, and it's been really lonely around Albany lately now that school is out. :(

Yeah same here. I am having no luck whatsoever about getting a job this summer but I pretty much blame on the economy for it. But I kinda dont have to worry this summer...I'm playing softball in a league this summer so that gives me something to do. I'm just gonna take a break from the job hunt and concentrate bringing my guts back to sports.

Patrick...you're kinda feeling the same way I was feeling after my latest interview. You're getting desperate (that's what my dad said). Don't let that get to you or else it's gonna destroy all your luck you've been given...All you need is a lot of patience. That's one thing I learned. Also...find other ways to do this summer such as volunteering.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 08, 2009, 11:24:04 AM

I hate my job, but i am VERY thankful that I have it, and get paid pretty well.  I'll be there 2 years in August.  I am coming up with a "letter" to email a local news station to see if there is anything an almost 18 year old with a high school diploma can do behind the scenes, just to get my foot in the door for later in life.  I think that these days in order to get a job, you have to know someone who knows someone..you know what I mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 08, 2009, 12:17:09 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2009, 05:15:48 AM

I'm really worried about this summer. :hmm:  I've had no luck with the job hunt yet, and it's been really lonely around Albany lately now that school is out. :(

Sorry to hear that Patrick! Hope something comes along soon for you

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 08, 2009, 12:18:04 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 08, 2009, 11:24:04 AM

I hate my job, but i am VERY thankful that I have it, and get paid pretty well.  I'll be there 2 years in August.  I am coming up with a "letter" to email a local news station to see if there is anything an almost 18 year old with a high school diploma can do behind the scenes, just to get my foot in the door for later in life.  I think that these days in order to get a job, you have to know someone who knows someone..you know what I mean?

IMO, snail-mailing a letter is better than emailing one. It looks more professional. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 08, 2009, 12:42:28 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 08, 2009, 12:18:04 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 08, 2009, 11:24:04 AM

I hate my job, but i am VERY thankful that I have it, and get paid pretty well.  I'll be there 2 years in August.  I am coming up with a "letter" to email a local news station to see if there is anything an almost 18 year old with a high school diploma can do behind the scenes, just to get my foot in the door for later in life.  I think that these days in order to get a job, you have to know someone who knows someone..you know what I mean?

IMO, snail-mailing a letter is better than emailing one. It looks more professional. :yes:

Great idea.. :thumbsup: Thanks.  I never thought of that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 02:00:14 PM

OME MORE DAY...and I am DONE with COLLEGE!!!!*



*until August 24, 2009 :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 02:04:35 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 02:00:14 PM

OME MORE DAY...and I am DONE with COLLEGE!!!!*



*until August 24, 2009 :bleh:

Congrats!  :clap:
It's a great feeling, trust me!  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 08, 2009, 02:15:09 PM

Well, does anyone here have any summer getaways?

Mine will be in late July. We'll be going up I-95 back to Richmond, VA for a day. Then we leave to go to NYC for two days (by getting there on the NJ Turnpike). After we leave NYC, we'll be in Richmond for another day. Then after we leave Richmond, we (my family) will be going to Chincoteague Island, VA for a couple of days.

Sorry Martin, looks like I'll be going through Norfolk on my way to Chincoteague. :bleh:

I will be able to get IS and WxScan clips from Richmond on my tuner, IS clips from NYC on my camera (I don't wanna lose my laptop in a big place :fear:), and whatever STAR is on Chincoteague, I will capture that one. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 02:18:18 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 08, 2009, 02:15:09 PM

Well, does anyone here have any summer getaways?

Mine will be in late July. We'll be going up I-95 back to Richmond, VA for a day. Then we leave to go to NYC for two days (by getting there on the NJ Turnpike). After we leave NYC, we'll be in Richmond for another day. Then after we leave Richmond, we (my family) will be going to Chincoteague Island, VA for a couple of days.

Sorry Martin, looks like I'll be going through Norfolk on my way to Chincoteague. :bleh:

I will be able to get IS and WxScan clips from Richmond on my tuner, IS clips from NYC on my camera (I don't wanna lose my laptop in a big place :fear:), and whatever STAR is on Chincoteague, I will capture that one. :thumbsup:

I am going down to the ATL in August, and possibly a few other undisclosed locations (let's leave them a surprise).
Have fun on your trip Zach!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 08, 2009, 02:27:58 PM

Well, the original plan was to visit Kill Devil Hills, NC, then to Richmond, but it got changed. I was convincing my parents to stay 5 miles up the road so I could see the Corolla, NC XL. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 02:32:09 PM

I'm probably going to some locations this summer. My family and I are currently planning to go to Puerto Penasco in the beautiful state of Sonora, Mexico. I'm hoping its a family reunion.

/me gets a bat and ball because she cant wait to play softball.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 08, 2009, 03:03:03 PM

School is over from today! So excited. :happy: But I plan to stay less on the computer this summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 08, 2009, 03:11:08 PM

No plans yet. I'll probably go to the NJ shore this summer like I always do, but I also want to go somewhere more exciting than the shore. Last year I went to Scranton and Spring Lake, NJ (near Belmar/Toms River), two new places I haven't been before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 03:41:13 PM

Wow!

Mesoscale Discussion 989
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   NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
   0234 PM CDT MON JUN 08 2009
   
   AREAS AFFECTED...LOWER MI/NORTHERN INDIANA
   
   CONCERNING...SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY

   (http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/818/mcd0989.gif)
   
   VALID 081934Z - 082030Z
   
   SEVERE TSTM THREAT MAY INCREASE THE REMAINDER OF THE AFTERNOON
   ACROSS LOWER MI/PERHAPS NORTHERN INDIANA. A WATCH COULD BE NEEDED
   SOON...AT LEAST FOR PORTIONS OF LOWER MI.
   
   A SUPERCELL HAS RECENTLY DEVELOPED/QUICKLY GONE SEVERE IN VICINITY
   OF LANSING MI AS OF 1930Z...WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ADDITIONAL
   DEVELOPMENT OCCURRING ACROSS SOUTHWEST LOWER MI PER MOST RECENT
   VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY. THIS ACTIVITY IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A
   WARM FRONT THAT IS RETREATING NORTHWARD ACROSS LOWER MI THIS
   AFTERNOON AHEAD OF UPSTREAM SURFACE LOW ACROSS SOUTHERN WI AND
   ASSOCIATED COLD FRONT. HAIL/DAMAGING WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE...AND
   FAVORABLE LOW LEVEL HODOGRAPHS IN VICINITY OF THE WEST-EAST WARM
   FRONT ACROSS LOWER MI /PER GRAND RAPIDS AND DETROIT WSR-88D VWP
   DATA/ SUGGEST A TORNADO OR TWO MAY BE POSSIBLE AS WELL.

 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 08, 2009, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 03:41:13 PM

Wow!

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   CONCERNING...SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY

Tornado watch just issued. :thrilled: Looks like a fun day for GRLevelX programs. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 08, 2009, 04:22:00 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 08, 2009, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 03:41:13 PM

Wow!

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   AREAS AFFECTED...LOWER MI/NORTHERN INDIANA
   
   CONCERNING...SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY

Tornado watch just issued. :thrilled: Looks like a fun day for GRLevelX programs. :P

 :wave:

(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8639/radarf.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 04:24:04 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 08, 2009, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 03:41:13 PM

Wow!

Mesoscale Discussion 989
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   AREAS AFFECTED...LOWER MI/NORTHERN INDIANA
   
   CONCERNING...SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY

Tornado watch just issued. :thrilled: Looks like a fun day for GRLevelX programs. :P

Yep, I finally got to see the bulletins page appear immediately after the LF opener on the 4:20 PM EDT LF!  :wacko:  :blink: What does the second sentence mean?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 04:33:43 PM

Apparently, Nick Walker can't pronounce my county's name. I wasn't aware my county suddenly changed from Ingham to "Ingrum".......  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 08, 2009, 05:25:36 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 04:24:04 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 08, 2009, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 03:41:13 PM

Wow!

Mesoscale Discussion 989
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   NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
   0234 PM CDT MON JUN 08 2009
   
   AREAS AFFECTED...LOWER MI/NORTHERN INDIANA
   
   CONCERNING...SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY

Tornado watch just issued. :thrilled: Looks like a fun day for GRLevelX programs. :P

Yep, I finally got to see the bulletins page appear immediately after the LF opener on the 4:20 PM EDT LF!  :wacko:  :blink: What does the second sentence mean?  :dunno:

Ah, the weather will just be more fun to watch in general and by the way of GRLevelX programs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 06:34:00 PM

I want those storms.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 07:27:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 06:34:00 PM

I want those storms.  <_<

Well, while it is exciting, I am still not getting the worst of storms. Weather is not all that much more exciting in my corner of the state, Ana.  :no:
I found out that I missed a tornado warning by being two counties to the south. <_<  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 08, 2009, 08:50:01 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 07:27:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 06:34:00 PM

I want those storms.  <_<

Well, while it is exciting, I am still not getting the worst of storms. Weather is not all that much more exciting in my corner of the state, Ana.  :no:
I found out that I missed a tornado warning by being two counties to the south. <_<  :angry:

Wow. :blink: I don't think I would ever want to be under tornado warning. :ermm: Severe storms are exciting, but tornadoes would be a little bit much for me. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 08:51:50 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 08, 2009, 08:50:01 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 08, 2009, 07:27:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 08, 2009, 06:34:00 PM

I want those storms.  <_<

Well, while it is exciting, I am still not getting the worst of storms. Weather is not all that much more exciting in my corner of the state, Ana.  :no:
I found out that I missed a tornado warning by being two counties to the south. <_<  :angry:

Wow. :blink: I don't think I've ever known someone who wants a tornado. :ermm: Severe storms are exciting, but tornadoes would be a little bit much for me. :yes:

Well, I am sure I have made my two strongest opinions clear: I HATE HiRAD and I LOVE extreme weather. I have always wanted to see a tornado in person, but at this point, I just want to capture the Tornado Warning crawl since I now have a TV tuner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 08, 2009, 09:43:49 PM

I want a tornado :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 08, 2009, 09:53:35 PM

We had an F2 tornado back in 1998. Didn't get much other than a few blown off roof shingles and a power outage. I would of seen it and took pictures if it didn't happen in the middle of the night...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 08, 2009, 09:55:05 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 08, 2009, 09:43:49 PM

I want a tornado :(

LOL so do I, NJ isn't the best state for tornado action though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 08, 2009, 09:58:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 08, 2009, 09:55:05 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 08, 2009, 09:43:49 PM

I want a tornado :(

LOL so do I, NJ isn't the best state for tornado action though.

Neither is Michigan, trust me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 08, 2009, 10:28:34 PM

I would love a chance to live in a place where I can see a tornado. The excitement I get that comes with scary weather like tornadoes is one of the best feelings in the world IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 08, 2009, 10:44:51 PM

So just out of curiosity, when is the main time frame for severe weather? Is it late-May into early-June? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2009, 10:55:51 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 08, 2009, 10:44:51 PM

So just out of curiosity, when is the main time frame for severe weather? Is it late-May into early-June? :dunno:

Severe weather can happen at any time of the year, but I would put the peak in April-June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 08, 2009, 10:57:54 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 08, 2009, 10:44:51 PM

So just out of curiosity, when is the main time frame for severe weather? Is it late-May into early-June? :dunno:

May is usually the highest between April and June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 08, 2009, 10:59:43 PM

Here in the Ozarks it's normally April to July and (this is crazy) around the holiday season for the peak.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 08, 2009, 11:16:12 PM

In the Southeast, we have 2 Severe Weather seasons in the Fall and Spring, I guess because their transition seasons so the hot and cold air masses battle it out the most often then, but it can be rough during any month even in January while a week later there could be snow or icestorm to follow.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2009, 02:10:33 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 08, 2009, 10:28:34 PM

I would love a chance to live in a place where I can see a tornado. The excitement I get that comes with scary weather like tornadoes is one of the best feelings in the world IMO.

My opinion too, I agree with that. I have come close to seeing a tornado, back in May '05, and believe me, I will never forget it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 12:49:35 PM

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY!!!!  :dance:

Plus...I just sold my books to the bookstore, two of them couldnt get bought back because of VERY MINOR DAMAGE (little scribbling) <--wtf? So, instead of getting about $150 back I got $80. But I'm still happy tho, at least I got SOME money back.

I'm also thinking of attending a class just for the heck of it. Besides softball, I need to do something else this summer...hmm...a month vacation to swineflulandia??? :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on June 09, 2009, 01:17:46 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 12:49:35 PM

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY!!!!  :dance:

Plus...I just sold my books to the bookstore, two of them couldnt get bought back because of VERY MINOR DAMAGE (little scribbling) <--wtf? So, instead of getting about $150 back I got $80. But I'm still happy tho, at least I got SOME money back.

I'm also thinking of attending a class just for the heck of it. Besides softball, I need to do something else this summer...hmm...a month vacation to swineflulandia??? :fire:

summer job?  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 09, 2009, 01:25:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 12:49:35 PM

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY!!!!  :dance:

Plus...I just sold my books to the bookstore, two of them couldnt get bought back because of VERY MINOR DAMAGE (little scribbling) <--wtf? So, instead of getting about $150 back I got $80. But I'm still happy tho, at least I got SOME money back.

I'm also thinking of attending a class just for the heck of it. Besides softball, I need to do something else this summer...hmm...a month vacation to swineflulandia??? :fire:

I couldn't not talk to you for a month! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 02:24:46 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 09, 2009, 01:25:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 12:49:35 PM

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY!!!!  :dance:

Plus...I just sold my books to the bookstore, two of them couldnt get bought back because of VERY MINOR DAMAGE (little scribbling) <--wtf? So, instead of getting about $150 back I got $80. But I'm still happy tho, at least I got SOME money back.

I'm also thinking of attending a class just for the heck of it. Besides softball, I need to do something else this summer...hmm...a month vacation to swineflulandia??? :fire:

I couldn't not talk to you for a month! :P

I will! If I go, I'm gonna bring my laptop with me since my uncle has WiFi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:30:50 PM

I live in the weirdest weather state EVER. 84 degrees one day,63 the next. *sigh*.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 02:37:09 PM

Quote from: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:30:50 PM

I live in the weirdest weather state EVER. 84 degrees one day,63 the next. *sigh*.

Duck Centro was nice yesterday...it was in the 80's with breezy conditions. Ideal for Anistorm!  :biggrin:
but and yet...its gonna go up pretty soon...temps in the 100s plus... <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:41:16 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 02:37:09 PM

Duck Centro was nice yesterday...it was in the 80's with breezy conditions. Ideal for Anistorm!  :biggrin:
but and yet...its gonna go up pretty soon...temps in the 100s plus... <_<

I hate 100+ degree temps...they bother me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 09, 2009, 02:44:23 PM

Quote from: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:30:50 PM

I live in the weirdest weather state EVER. 84 degrees one day,63 the next. *sigh*.

Lucky. Here, our temps can drop 30+ degrees in 30 minutes.

True story, check last year's data for West Plains, MO. And I knew I shoulda brought a hoodie that day. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2009, 02:55:08 PM

Quote from: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:30:50 PM

I live in the weirdest weather state EVER. 84 degrees one day,63 the next. *sigh*.

Nah, I think Michigan holds that partcular honor. I must admit that HiRAD would be necessary here due to lots of local demographics, if only it were a legit piece of technolicrap. The lakes make for some interesting weather here, at least if you live close enough to them.

Quote from: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:41:16 PM

I hate 100+ degree temps...they bother me.

:rofl2: :rofl2:
I really want a 100+ degree temp!
I only experienced 100+ degree temps once in August 2006 when I was actually in Imperial County, CA (Yes Ana, I drove by Duck Centro on I-8 while on my way to the L.A. area) and it wasn't all that bad. Our Uplander (which we no longer have) said it was 107 when we stopped at a rest stop just past Yuma, and then I saw my first deserts ever!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 09, 2009, 03:18:57 PM

Quote from: ilovemikebettes on June 09, 2009, 02:41:16 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 02:37:09 PM

El Centro was nice yesterday...it was in the 80's with breezy conditions. Ideal for Anistorm!  :biggrin:
but and yet...its gonna go up pretty soon...temps in the 100s plus... <_<

I hate 100+ degree temps...they bother me.

Me neither. I always get 100 degrees in my area. I hate my area's weather escipally last June's (all days were above 99F degrees during that month and only 16 inches of rain).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 03:55:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 09, 2009, 02:55:08 PM

I really want a 100+ degree temp!
I only experienced 100+ degree temps once in August 2006 when I was actually in Imperial County, CA (Yes Ana, I drove by Duck Centro on I-8 while on my way to the L.A. area) and it wasn't all that bad. Our Uplander (which we no longer have) said it was 107 when we stopped at a rest stop just past Yuma, and then I saw my first deserts ever!

 :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:

You should have stopped by and said hi!!!
I remember August 2006 was the hottest August in my record. 2007 reached 121 degrees when I was a senior at Brawley High. Since now the temps are pretty much cooler than expected...I expect this summer to be cooler than average.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2009, 04:05:47 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 03:55:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 09, 2009, 02:55:08 PM

I really want a 100+ degree temp!
I only experienced 100+ degree temps once in August 2006 when I was actually in Imperial County, CA (Yes Ana, I drove by Duck Centro on I-8 while on my way to the L.A. area) and it wasn't all that bad. Our Uplander (which we no longer have) said it was 107 when we stopped at a rest stop just past Yuma, and then I saw my first deserts ever!

 :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:

You should have stopped by and said hi!!!

Sorry, it was about a year and a half before I even got started on youtube  :hmm:
Don't worry, I would have had I know you then  :yes:  :wave:

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 03:55:03 PM

I remember August 2006 was the hottest August in my record. 2007 reached 121 degrees when I was a senior at Brawley High. Since now the temps are pretty much cooler than expected...I expect this summer to be cooler than average.  :noexpression:

Well, sunspot activity is at a minimum this year, so no one can expect any real major or widespread heat waves this summer.  <_< Ask Patrick if you have any more questions about this, as he is much more on top of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 09, 2009, 05:38:43 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 03:55:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 09, 2009, 02:55:08 PM

I really want a 100+ degree temp!
I only experienced 100+ degree temps once in August 2006 when I was actually in Imperial County, CA (Yes Ana, I drove by Duck Centro on I-8 while on my way to the L.A. area) and it wasn't all that bad. Our Uplander (which we no longer have) said it was 107 when we stopped at a rest stop just past Yuma, and then I saw my first deserts ever!

 :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:

You should have stopped by and said hi!!!
I remember August 2006 was the hottest August in my record. 2007 reached 121 degrees when I was a senior at Brawley High. Since now the temps are pretty much cooler than expected...I expect this summer to be cooler than average.  :noexpression:

Oh I remember that August. It was 102 in Queens that day. On July 17th, the temp reached 101 and the night temp dropped to 89 ..even with a strong tstorm (which was quite an experience for me). 2007 was hot but not as bad as 06. I remember it was in the late 90s while the South reached temps in the upper 100s.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 09, 2009, 09:04:58 PM

I don't think I should give out my IM screen names on Youtube anymore. A person who claims to have subscribed to me on Youtube added me on Skype, and I asked them if I knew them, and their reply was no. :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 09, 2009, 09:08:59 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 09, 2009, 09:04:58 PM

I don't think I should give out my IM screen names on Youtube anymore. A person who claims to have subscribed to me on Youtube added me on Skype, and I asked them if I knew them, and their reply was no. :noexpression:

Yeah, I don't recommend giving that kind of information out on popular sites like YouTube, or pretty much anywhere else publicly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 09, 2009, 09:14:33 PM

I don't give out my screenames to anyone, unless it's someone I've known for a long time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 09, 2009, 09:28:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 09, 2009, 09:14:33 PM

I don't give out my screenames to anyone, unless it's someone I've known for a long time.

Yet, they're in your profile  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 09, 2009, 09:28:57 PM

I am very careful to who adds me on AIM, FB, Myspace, Twitter, and other stuff. If I know you (either on TWCT or somewhere) I will accept. If not. I simply reject and probably block. I have done this several times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 09, 2009, 10:14:05 PM

Stormy weather here earlier this evening. Where I am we had hail to the size of half dollars, 60+ mph wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning (several trees were struck), torrential rains and flooding. We actually were without power for a couple of hours. About 10 minutes to the north there was a funnel cloud spotted. The NWS is going to send a team up here tomorrow to determine if the funnel actually touched down.

Scary for sure. But its the kind of weather I live for.  :D :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 09, 2009, 10:32:37 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 09, 2009, 09:28:39 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 09, 2009, 09:14:33 PM

I don't give out my screenames to anyone, unless it's someone I've known for a long time.

Yet, they're in your profile  :thinking:

I never use those.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2009, 10:43:31 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 09, 2009, 10:14:05 PM

Stormy weather here earlier this evening. Where I am we had hail to the size of half dollars, 60+ mph wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning (several trees were struck), torrential rains and flooding. We actually were without power for a couple of hours. About 10 minutes to the north there was a funnel cloud spotted. The NWS is going to send a team up here tomorrow to determine if the funnel actually touched down.

Scary for sure. But its the kind of weather I live for.  :D :P

Yeah, that certainly sounds interesting to me!  :thrilled:  :D

I can actually see your area to the right of the TWC Logo on my sat/rad, Gary, and that did look like a nasty line. Fast moving too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 10, 2009, 07:55:46 AM

IE6 sucks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 10, 2009, 07:59:31 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 10, 2009, 07:55:46 AM

IE6 sucks.

Well, duh... where have you been?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 10, 2009, 08:16:03 AM

Using Firefox.. :P

It's just that I'm working on my portfolio site and IE6 doesn't like side by side divs and it was throwing off my site and IE6 should just burn in hell.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 10, 2009, 09:32:50 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 10, 2009, 07:55:46 AM

IE6 sucks.

Of course it does, IE 8 isn't too bad, but it's still IE. Firefox is good, but the new Safari 4 has been amazing. I was worried because the beta was really buggy and crashed ALL the time!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 10, 2009, 10:30:37 AM

145 views in kess than 24 hours on this video I uploaded. Amazing! :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHCxULRh5Q&feature=channel_page# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHCxULRh5Q&feature=channel_page#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 10, 2009, 11:20:57 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 10:30:37 AM

145 views in kess than 24 hours on this video I uploaded. Amazing! :o

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHCxULRh5Q&feature=channel_page#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHCxULRh5Q&feature=channel_page#[/url])

Now it's 146 :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2009, 12:02:07 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 10, 2009, 07:55:46 AM

IE6 sucks.

A helluva lot better than 7, IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 10, 2009, 01:05:14 PM

Is this a mini derecho or a mini squall line? if it's a derecho it looks like it's heading towards me, that would be cool since it's been a few years since I can remember a derecho hitting Georgia.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 10, 2009, 01:23:29 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 10, 2009, 01:05:14 PM

Is this a mini derecho or a mini squall line? if it's a derecho it looks like it's heading towards me, that would be cool since it's been a few years since I can remember a derecho hitting Georgia.

Hmm, that does have the appearance of a derecho, as it does appear to be holding together. If you really want a derecho (as do I, but you know how severe weather is here in the Wolverine State), then I wish you the best of luck in it holding together until it gets past the ATL  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 10, 2009, 02:26:41 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 10:30:37 AM

145 views in kess than 24 hours on this video I uploaded. Amazing! :o

The only reason you get that many views is because you go around youtube sending friend invites and subscription requests, which is really weak in my opinion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 10, 2009, 02:28:55 PM

Gee, thanks for the negative feedback. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 10, 2009, 02:43:43 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 02:28:55 PM

Gee, thanks for the negative feedback. :rolleyes:

Take criticism better, and also learn how to do things the right way. That is, not going around from place to place begging for subscriptions and friend invites. Then maybe people wouldn't hate you. Tell me, what do you plan to do when you get older?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 10, 2009, 02:53:10 PM

Well, to get things back in peace after someone said "I need to get a life (in which if people say that, they're the ones without lives, IMO)" :rolleyes:, some people may call this spam or not, but I have added a favicon to my website. If you'd like to have a look at it, it's on my website here (http://weatherfan95.xtreemhost.com). :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 10, 2009, 02:56:29 PM

He didn't say you needed to get a life Zack. I also don't see where anyone asked for personal information.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 10, 2009, 03:00:41 PM

This is so awesome.  My second grade teacher sent something in the mail with a letter saying "you are now graduating, and it's been 10 years since you've been in 2nd grade.." ladeeda.. and sent some papers that we wrote about where we see our selves in the future, and what you like to do in 2nd grade, favorite shows, ect. It is awesome!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 10, 2009, 03:03:13 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 02:53:10 PM

Well, to get things back in peace after someone said "I need to get a life (in which if people say that, they're the ones without lives, IMO)"

Yep I clearly stated "You need to get a life." Quote that because I don't quite see it in my posts. On a side note. I love how you put "Subscribe to me please!!!" on your channel. Backs up my claim that you are nothing more then a beggar. With that, I choose to discontinue this conversation because things will only get worse from here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 10, 2009, 03:03:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 10, 2009, 03:00:41 PM

This is so awesome.  My second grade teacher sent something in the mail with a letter saying "you are now graduating, and it's been 10 years since you've been in 2nd grade.." ladeeda.. and sent some papers that we wrote about where we see our selves in the future, and what you like to do in 2nd grade, favorite shows, ect. It is awesome!

ahh...2nd grade...I was Tetherball champ during that year, the best tetherball player in Hawthorne Elementary. I never got in contact with my elementary school teachers. Probably because I was moving alot :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 10, 2009, 03:06:52 PM

OK. :whateva:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2009, 05:33:48 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on June 10, 2009, 02:43:43 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 02:28:55 PM

Gee, thanks for the negative feedback. :rolleyes:

Take criticism better, and also learn how to do things the right way. That is, not going around from place to place begging for subscriptions and friend invites. Then maybe people wouldn't hate you. Tell me, what do you plan to do when you get older?

^ This. At least, the first part.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 10, 2009, 05:38:35 PM

I got After Effects but though I have NO idea how to use it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 10, 2009, 06:36:55 PM

Wow, I must tell you, but in my opinion, this is the best type of radar technology you'll see on TV. :yes:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1066246183122# (http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1066246183122#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on June 10, 2009, 06:39:07 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 06:36:55 PM

Wow, I must tell you, but in my opinion, this is the best type of radar technology you'll see on TV. :yes:

[url]http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1066246183122#[/url] ([url]http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1066246183122#[/url])

And not only that.. It probably has the most outrageous price of all time!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 10, 2009, 06:47:13 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 10, 2009, 03:00:41 PM

This is so awesome.  My second grade teacher sent something in the mail with a letter saying "you are now graduating, and it's been 10 years since you've been in 2nd grade.." ladeeda.. and sent some papers that we wrote about where we see our selves in the future, and what you like to do in 2nd grade, favorite shows, ect. It is awesome!

When I graduated last year I got a card from my 1st grade teacher. However I accidentally threw away the envelope so I didn't have her address... :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 10, 2009, 07:13:32 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 10, 2009, 05:38:35 PM

I got After Effects but though I have NO idea how to use it

Yeah, I tried it back at the beginning of December. It is VERY difficult to use, and EXTREMELY expensive to buy (I think over $1,000 to buy the license)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 10, 2009, 07:15:52 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 10, 2009, 05:38:35 PM

I got After Effects but though I have NO idea how to use it

Then... why did you get it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 10, 2009, 08:49:08 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 30, 2009, 01:18:15 AM

“This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”
- TVB™
- FreeTVSignal.com

Tell me, why are they doing this DTV switch again? To me it sounds like a big scam to stimulate the economy. I mean, I am all for stimulating the economy, but putting peoples lives in danger? How low can the idiots in Washington go?

Because the FCC thinks HD is more important then having a simple, affordable setup. In my honest opinion, I think we can live without HD. If we lived through television in the 1990's before HD, then we can today. Many people can't afford to pay big bucks on digital cable because all of the channels were removed from basic cable/over the air TV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 10, 2009, 08:52:39 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 10, 2009, 08:49:08 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on May 30, 2009, 01:18:15 AM

“This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”
- TVB™
- FreeTVSignal.com

Tell me, why are they doing this DTV switch again? To me it sounds like a big scam to stimulate the economy. I mean, I am all for stimulating the economy, but putting peoples lives in danger? How low can the idiots in Washington go?

Because the FCC thinks HD is more important then having a simple, affordable setup. In my honest opinion, I think we can live without HD. If we lived through television in the 1990's before HD, then we can today. Many people can't afford to pay big bucks on digital cable because all of the channels were removed from basic cable/over the air TV.

It has nothing to do with HD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 10, 2009, 10:14:43 PM

Quote from: number1twcfan on June 10, 2009, 07:15:52 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 10, 2009, 05:38:35 PM

I got After Effects but though I have NO idea how to use it

Then... why did you get it?

Agreed. not the wisest idea...if you don't have any graphic design knowledge.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 10, 2009, 10:48:51 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 06:36:55 PM

Wow, I must tell you, but in my opinion, this is the best type of radar technology you'll see on TV. :yes:

the omni logo is too flashy and is a distraction imo. haha.

&& i just purchased some tickets to see WICKED "A New Musical" with one of my best buds chase, anyone seen it/heard of it?

should be amazing, we're like 5 rows down from the stage =]...$200 for both tickets together, not bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 10, 2009, 11:34:05 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 10, 2009, 10:48:51 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 10, 2009, 06:36:55 PM

Wow, I must tell you, but in my opinion, this is the best type of radar technology you'll see on TV. :yes:

the omni logo is too flashy and is a distraction imo. haha.

&& i just purchased some tickets to see WICKED "A New Musical" with one of my best buds chase, anyone seen it/heard of it?

should be amazing, we're like 5 rows down from the stage =]...$200 for both tickets together, not bad.

I've heard of Wicked..a couple of kids in my school's drama group watched it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 10, 2009, 11:50:03 PM

I'm going to San Diego in two weeks!!!!!!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 11, 2009, 12:18:16 AM

“This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”

Turn on the radio. Radio will not go away later this week.

- - -

WHOA! When I posted this message, a greed "Loading..." bar came up!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 11, 2009, 03:14:59 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veauQGzEf7Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veauQGzEf7Y#)

Vince the ShamWOW guy can speak spanish???  :blink: :blink: :blink:

*NOTE: That is really Vince speaking spanish. The video is not dubbed in Spanish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 07:49:08 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 10, 2009, 03:03:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 10, 2009, 03:00:41 PM

This is so awesome.  My second grade teacher sent something in the mail with a letter saying "you are now graduating, and it's been 10 years since you've been in 2nd grade.." ladeeda.. and sent some papers that we wrote about where we see our selves in the future, and what you like to do in 2nd grade, favorite shows, ect. It is awesome!

ahh...2nd grade...I was Tetherball champ during that year, the best tetherball player in Hawthorne Elementary. I never got in contact with my elementary school teachers. Probably because I was moving alot :noexpression:

LOL wanna hear an amazing coincedence? I went to Hawthorne Elementary. Of course, probably not the same one you went to.  :P

On a different note, I've got an update on that severe weatehr i was telling you all about the other day. The NWS sent a team to investigate the possible tornado that occured about ten minutes away from me, and they confirmed that it was indeed an EF0 tornado.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 11, 2009, 09:44:28 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 07:49:08 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 10, 2009, 03:03:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 10, 2009, 03:00:41 PM

This is so awesome.  My second grade teacher sent something in the mail with a letter saying "you are now graduating, and it's been 10 years since you've been in 2nd grade.." ladeeda.. and sent some papers that we wrote about where we see our selves in the future, and what you like to do in 2nd grade, favorite shows, ect. It is awesome!

ahh...2nd grade...I was Tetherball champ during that year, the best tetherball player in Hawthorne Elementary. I never got in contact with my elementary school teachers. Probably because I was moving alot :noexpression:

LOL wanna hear an amazing coincedence? I went to Hawthorne Elementary. Of course, probably not the same one you went to.  :P

On a different note, I've got an update on that severe weatehr i was telling you all about the other day. The NWS sent a team to investigate the possible tornado that occured about ten minutes away from me, and they confirmed that it was indeed an EF0 tornado.  :o

We're talking about this line right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 09:50:24 AM

Yes, that line.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 11, 2009, 11:07:51 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 07:49:08 AM

LOL wanna hear an amazing coincedence? I went to Hawthorne Elementary. Of course, probably not the same one you went to.  :P

On a different note, I've got an update on that severe weatehr i was telling you all about the other day. The NWS sent a team to investigate the possible tornado that occured about ten minutes away from me, and they confirmed that it was indeed an EF0 tornado.  :o

The Hawthorne Elementary I went to was in Ontario, CA. I've spent 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and half of 5th grade. I moved to what is now my hometown (Colton) in the middle of 5th grade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 11:53:51 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 11, 2009, 11:07:51 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 07:49:08 AM

LOL wanna hear an amazing coincedence? I went to Hawthorne Elementary. Of course, probably not the same one you went to.  :P

On a different note, I've got an update on that severe weatehr i was telling you all about the other day. The NWS sent a team to investigate the possible tornado that occured about ten minutes away from me, and they confirmed that it was indeed an EF0 tornado.  :o

The Hawthorne Elementary I went to was in Ontario, CA. I've spent 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and half of 5th grade. I moved to what is now my hometown (Colton) in the middle of 5th grade.

Yep, that's definitely not the one I went to.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 11, 2009, 01:33:48 PM

Quote

THE TIME STAMP BEING PLACED ON RADAR PRODUCTS DISSEMINATED FROM THE WSR 88D IN SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI ARE INCORRECT.
THE RADAR PRODUCTS THEMSELVES ARE CURRENT AND UPDATING AS NORMAL. HOWEVER THE TIME STAMP ASSOCIATED WITH EACH
PRODUCT IS APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AND FIFTY MINUTES IN THE PAST. A TECHNICIAN WILL BE ARRIVING TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Fail. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 11, 2009, 05:18:26 PM

School is officially out for me. :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 11, 2009, 05:19:53 PM

Congrats, Derek!!  B) Welcome to summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 11, 2009, 08:20:23 PM

Ok, what is up with LFMusicRocks on youtube?? All his TWC videos disappeared, and he uploaded porn and some weird german video, and told me to f*** off. In addition to this, I've also gotten a ton of requests to make an XL emulation for this guy. WTF are these people thinking?? :wacko: Man, I hope his account gets suspended.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 11, 2009, 08:24:48 PM

His account got hacked for the second time.

As for the XL Emulation requests, just ignore them. I get a lot of song requests to be done on the HD feed, and I ignore them since I can't identify most of them. :P

Btw, any overnight song requests? I will set up my tuner to record all overnight LFs tonight. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 11, 2009, 08:34:45 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 11, 2009, 08:20:23 PM

Ok, what is up with LFMusicRocks on youtube?? All his TWC videos disappeared, and he uploaded porn and some weird german video, and told me to f*** off. In addition to this, I've also gotten a ton of requests to make an XL emulation for this guy. WTF are these people thinking?? :wacko: Man, I hope his account gets suspended.

I noticed that, too. I thought either he had some TWC outrage or someone hacked him. That's sad. Oh yeah. Derek, I'm pretty sure the guy that's asking you to make an XL emulation for this other guy, TWCJimmy, is mentally confused. I've seen him make other accounts and steal TWC videos from other youtube users, and some things he says make no sense at all. So, I'd just ignore him like Zach said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 11, 2009, 08:52:34 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 11, 2009, 08:34:45 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 11, 2009, 08:20:23 PM

Ok, what is up with LFMusicRocks on youtube?? All his TWC videos disappeared, and he uploaded porn and some weird german video, and told me to f*** off. In addition to this, I've also gotten a ton of requests to make an XL emulation for this guy. WTF are these people thinking?? :wacko: Man, I hope his account gets suspended.

I noticed that, too. I thought either he had some TWC outrage or someone hacked him. That's sad. Oh yeah. Derek, I'm pretty sure the guy that's asking you to make an XL emulation for this other guy, TWCJimmy, is mentally confused. I've seen him make other accounts and steal TWC videos from other youtube users, and some things he says make no sense at all. So, I'd just ignore him like Zach said.

He was on my block list the first week I opened up my current account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 11, 2009, 08:59:20 PM

That guy's been on my block list since before I fully transitioned from my old Youtube account (the one I closed) to my current one. :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 11, 2009, 10:39:10 PM

Just trying to change the subject we are only under 1hr and 21 mins from the DTV Transition Finally!!!

Now i cant wait for what Comcast to figure out another way to tell its customers "The DTV Transition was needed for NEW HD channels for your area".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 11, 2009, 10:48:07 PM

Oh yeah! All the hype about the digital transition day sure seems to have died down. I didn't even know that day was tomorrow.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 11, 2009, 10:49:10 PM

I hope that the consistent ads warning about DTV will be completely taken off by tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 11, 2009, 10:49:38 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 11, 2009, 08:34:45 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 11, 2009, 08:20:23 PM

Ok, what is up with LFMusicRocks on youtube?? All his TWC videos disappeared, and he uploaded porn and some weird german video, and told me to f*** off. In addition to this, I've also gotten a ton of requests to make an XL emulation for this guy. WTF are these people thinking?? :wacko: Man, I hope his account gets suspended.

I noticed that, too. I thought either he had some TWC outrage or someone hacked him. That's sad. Oh yeah. Derek, I'm pretty sure the guy that's asking you to make an XL emulation for this other guy, TWCJimmy, is mentally confused. I've seen him make other accounts and steal TWC videos from other youtube users, and some things he says make no sense at all. So, I'd just ignore him like Zach said.

I also got a crazy message. Krishnan would NEVER EVER do anything like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 11, 2009, 10:56:38 PM

Quote

I also got a crazy message. His account has been hacked. I don't think Krishnan would ever do such a thing yet again he can be weird at times.

He didn't, he said someone hacked into his account again.

Quote

Just trying to change the subject we are only under 1hr and 21 mins from the DTV Transition Finally!!!

Now i cant wait for what Comcast to figure out another way to tell its customers "The DTV Transition was needed for NEW HD channels for your area".

The earliest I saw that it would be changing here is on our CBS affiliate which switches over at 10am EDT, I'm guessing because that's when Ellen's talk show comes on and they want to do it before it airs, but most channels I've seen ads about it changing at 12:30pm EDT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 11, 2009, 11:37:25 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on June 11, 2009, 10:39:10 PM

Just trying to change the subject we are only under 1hr and 21 mins from the DTV Transition Finally!!!

Now i cant wait for what Comcast to figure out another way to tell its customers "The DTV Transition was needed for NEW HD channels for your area".

Uh, sorry but the transition occurs at 12:30 PM tomorrow, not AM. Therefore, we're actually about 12 hours and 21 minutes away form the transition.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 11, 2009, 11:57:25 PM

I will explode if someone mentions the acronym DTV again...even if it's in effect.  :thumbdown: :hammer: :club: :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 11, 2009, 11:59:12 PM

If I hear the phrase "Switch to Digital" one more time, I will scream.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 12:17:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 11, 2009, 11:59:12 PM

If I hear the phrase "Switch to Digital" one more time, I will scream.

Agreed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 12, 2009, 12:20:11 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 11, 2009, 08:24:48 PM

His account got hacked for the second time.

As for the XL Emulation requests, just ignore them. I get a lot of song requests to be done on the HD feed, and I ignore them since I can't identify most of them. :P

Btw, any overnight song requests? I will set up my tuner to record all overnight LFs tonight. :)

Oh believe me, I won't. They're far too much work.

Actually, go ahead and record the overnight clips. I'll let you know if there's a song in particular I'd like a clip of. :)

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 11, 2009, 08:34:45 PM

I noticed that, too. I thought either he had some TWC outrage or someone hacked him. That's sad. Oh yeah. Derek, I'm pretty sure the guy that's asking you to make an XL emulation for this other guy, TWCJimmy, is mentally confused. I've seen him make other accounts and steal TWC videos from other youtube users, and some things he says make no sense at all. So, I'd just ignore him like Zach said.

Haha, yep that's the guy. Good to know I'm not the only one who has problems with him lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 12, 2009, 12:36:53 AM

Actually, several stations (at least here) are doing it at seperate times.  One is at noon, one is at 4AM, so I guess it differs wherever you are.  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 12:38:36 AM

/me explodes into a billion pieces.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 12, 2009, 12:54:14 AM

I still cant believe they extended it. If your dumb enough not to have switched/upgraded then you need your tv to suddenly not work so you will wake up to reality.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 12, 2009, 01:04:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 12:17:06 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 11, 2009, 11:59:12 PM

If I hear the phrase "Switch to Digital" one more time, I will scream.

Agreed.

Same here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 03:03:48 AM

So, my boyfriend Adam is finally graduating! He was supposed to graduate last year but due to his illness, he couldn't get to walk. Now, today he is gonna get his diploma. :D I'm proud of my sweetie. :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 12, 2009, 10:25:23 AM

I may be the new owner of twccentral.com*
*as soon as the owner figures out how to transfer ownership (its an MS small buisness server)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 01:07:59 PM

Surprised no one posted this yet, but analog television is now a thing of the past!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 02:22:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 01:07:59 PM

Surprised no one posted this yet, but analog television is now a thing of the past!

It's coming soon over here...but the DTV *explodes* is not my problem as of now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2009, 03:48:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 01:07:59 PM

Surprised no one posted this yet, but analog television is now a thing of the past!

I know! I am glad it is over, and I should stop seeing ads now!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 12, 2009, 03:53:30 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 12, 2009, 03:48:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 01:07:59 PM

Surprised no one posted this yet, but analog television is now a thing of the past!

I know! I am glad it is over, and I should stop seeing ads now!

I been seeing more ads today than I have all week, It doesn't seem like it's ever gonna end!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 12, 2009, 07:10:28 PM

no I did not hack your account. Do you honestly think I would have given you your password back if I would have hacked your account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 12, 2009, 07:37:08 PM

I never told you anything, Zach.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 12, 2009, 07:42:25 PM

Zach, NOBODY here can just "send" a virus. The virus is most of the time caused by the end user, meaning you could have downloaded something, or you could have clicked a link. I highly doubt Devon or anyone here sent it to you. I'm not defending him or anything, but the chances seem slim to highly unlikely. </Gil>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2009, 07:59:05 PM

I love it when people blame others for their problems, even when they have no proof whatsoever. It's just fun to watch. :happy: I'm not defending anybody, but even if he did send you a file containing the virus, YOU are the one who chooses to open it.

I can remember a time when this forum was a happy place. Let's go back to that, shall we?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 08:00:00 PM

Wow, I was on Zap2It and saw that RCN cable is available in Philly. :o I thought they just served the Allentown area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2009, 08:02:28 PM

Fine then, if all things come possible, I may as well leave this community. Sorry for all of those people who have enjoyed my videos, but I just don't belong here. I know I was hated when I first got into this community, then I settled down a bit. I am not happy with people at this forum. I just said a comment that a virus got into my computer, I didn't blame anyone until all of the arguing began. I will delete any posts that are offensive and didn't make any sense. I need some time away from here. I just may as well get banned since you people think I stir up a lot of trouble.

I also should have mentioned that a virus can't just attack your computer when you are away from it. I left it on (as always, virus-free), and when I wake up, it has a virus. :itsok:

I will be spending my weekend away from here. I am tired of all of this crap that stirs up because apparently, I am not good enough to be here. I'm just an immature baby to some of you guys.

I hope for those of you who have been nice to me have a really nice weekend. I will be everywhere, but here this weekend. I could commit suicide because of how I've been treated here.  For those of you who have been nice to me, I thank you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 12, 2009, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 12, 2009, 08:02:28 PM

Fine then, if all things come possible, I may as well leave this community. Sorry for all of those people who have enjoyed my videos, but I just don't belong here. I know I was hated when I first got into this community, then I settled down a bit. I am not happy with people at this forum. I just said a comment that a virus got into my computer, I didn't blame anyone until all of the arguing began. I will delete any posts that are offensive and didn't make any sense. I need some time away from here. I just may as well get banned since you people think I stir up a lot of trouble.

I also should have mentioned that a virus can't just attack your computer when you are away from it. I left it on (as always, virus-free), and when I wake up, it has a virus. :itsok:

I will be spending my weekend away from here. I am tired of all of this crap that stirs up because apparently, I am not good enough to be here. I'm just an immature baby to some of you guys.

I hope for those of you who have been nice to me have a really nice weekend. I will be everywhere, but here this weekend. I could commit suicide because of how I've been treated here.  For those of you who have been nice to me, I thank you.

Way to be over dramatic. Seriously.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 12, 2009, 08:15:39 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 12, 2009, 08:02:28 PM

Fine then, if all things come possible, I may as well leave this community. Sorry for all of those people who have enjoyed my videos, but I just don't belong here. I know I was hated when I first got into this community, then I settled down a bit. I am not happy with people at this forum. I just said a comment that a virus got into my computer, I didn't blame anyone until all of the arguing began. I will delete any posts that are offensive and didn't make any sense. I need some time away from here. I just may as well get banned since you people think I stir up a lot of trouble.

I also should have mentioned that a virus can't just attack your computer when you are away from it. I left it on (as always, virus-free), and when I wake up, it has a virus. :itsok:

I will be spending my weekend away from here. I am tired of all of this crap that stirs up because apparently, I am not good enough to be here. I'm just an immature baby to some of you guys.

I hope for those of you who have been nice to me have a really nice weekend. I will be everywhere, but here this weekend. I could commit suicide because of how I've been treated here.  For those of you who have been nice to me, I thank you.

I am sorry that you feel that way. But that is something that you would not want to do. Its the internet, there will be good times and drama. Its just how it is. I dealt with Drama in the past, and I am still dealing with it on and off of the internet. Just hang in there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2009, 08:30:04 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 12, 2009, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 12, 2009, 08:02:28 PM

Fine then, if all things come possible, I may as well leave this community. Sorry for all of those people who have enjoyed my videos, but I just don't belong here. I know I was hated when I first got into this community, then I settled down a bit. I am not happy with people at this forum. I just said a comment that a virus got into my computer, I didn't blame anyone until all of the arguing began. I will delete any posts that are offensive and didn't make any sense. I need some time away from here. I just may as well get banned since you people think I stir up a lot of trouble.

I also should have mentioned that a virus can't just attack your computer when you are away from it. I left it on (as always, virus-free), and when I wake up, it has a virus. :itsok:

I will be spending my weekend away from here. I am tired of all of this crap that stirs up because apparently, I am not good enough to be here. I'm just an immature baby to some of you guys.

I hope for those of you who have been nice to me have a really nice weekend. I will be everywhere, but here this weekend. I could commit suicide because of how I've been treated here.  For those of you who have been nice to me, I thank you.

Way to be over dramatic. Seriously.

That's putting it lightly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 12, 2009, 08:51:59 PM

I think we should just all come to the conclusion that there was just a misunderstanding and move on. I don't think this is worth leaving for, Zach, but you do as you wish. And you're not hated either.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 12, 2009, 08:54:19 PM

Zach, I'm tired of your whining. I have but two words for you-get lost. No one's forcing you (or anyone else) to be here. Viruses aren't just "given". Either you visited a website that gave you a virus, or you opened a file which contained a virus. I don't particularly appreciate you blaming the people here for giving you a virus.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 12, 2009, 08:55:22 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 12, 2009, 08:02:28 PM

I could commit suicide because of how I've been treated here.  For those of you who have been nice to me, I thank you.

that's taking it way too far...you don't even know the meaning of having suicidal thoughts so stfu.

i'm not against you in anyway, but that statement there really pissed me off...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2009, 09:17:50 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 12, 2009, 08:55:22 PM

i'm not against you in anyway, but that statement there really pissed me off...

And rightly so.

Let me tell you something. When you "get out there", you're going to have to deal with people who aren't "nice" to you and don't agree with everything you say. Whining and moaning about it is not going to get you far, if anywhere, and will only piss people off. What's more, doing this on an online forum of all places, increases the drama. It's the internet - who the hell cares? So what if someone says something you don't like? It's so incredibly ridiculous to get upset over.

Two words: GROW UP.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 12, 2009, 09:27:35 PM

Agreed. I'm just a few months younger than you, Zach. But I don't take anything people say about me on the internet too seriously. The Internet is just a luxury, not a necessity...and luxuries should not be taken seriously. They're just fun, cool things.

Four words (and in my Wikipedia experiences I've learned to do this): Get over it already!

Here's a policy on Wikipedia that VERY much applies to life: "Drop the stick and back slowly away from the horse carcass."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 12, 2009, 09:54:32 PM

Sorry I wasnt here earlier to give my two cents on the issue.

1. Zach.... nobody has ANY proof any person here is responsible for some of the things that have gone on here.
2. Zach.... you can NOT get a virus by not doing anything. Nobody hacked your computer
3. The damn term hacked has been thrown around a lot. There is a difference between guess your stupid lame password and breaking in. You can NOT just "hack" youtube.
4. You want to leave the forums... fine. Im not stopping you. I know we all care sooo much about your videos that you complain about 24/7 and over watermark because you think someone will steal them. So what if they do. Ignore it
5. I need to reread the three pages of nonsense here and decide what I want to do further and clean up things.

THANK YOU to the majority who can act respectful and mature. I applaud your efforts. You are great

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 12, 2009, 10:30:43 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 12, 2009, 09:54:32 PM

Sorry I wasnt here earlier to give my two cents on the issue.

1. Zach.... nobody has ANY proof any person here is responsible for some of the things that have gone on here.
2. Zach.... you can NOT get a virus by not doing anything. Nobody hacked your computer
3. The damn term hacked has been thrown around a lot. There is a difference between guess your stupid lame password and breaking in. You can NOT just "hack" youtube.
4. You want to leave the forums... fine. Im not stopping you. I know we all care sooo much about your videos that you complain about 24/7 and over watermark because you think someone will steal them. So what if they do. Ignore it
5. I need to reread the three pages of nonsense here and decide what I want to do further and clean up things.

THANK YOU to the majority who can act respectful and mature. I applaud your efforts. You are great

AMEN! :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 12, 2009, 10:32:59 PM

OK cleaned up things a bit. Lets get things back to normal :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 12, 2009, 10:37:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 12, 2009, 10:32:59 PM

OK cleaned up things a bit. Lets get things back to normal :)

Please. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2009, 10:40:14 PM

I'll be more than happy to change the subject here with some breaking news:  Congratulations to all Pittsburgh fans as the Penguins won on the road in Game 7 to clinch the Stanley Cup over the Detroit Red Wings in hockey! :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2009, 10:42:00 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2009, 10:40:14 PM

I'll be more than happy to change the subject here with some breaking news:  Congratulations to all Pittsburgh fans as the Penguins won on the road in Game 7 to clinch the Stanley Cup over the Detroit Red Wings in hockey! :clap:

Yeah, not such good news for the Red Wings fan in my family....... my dad

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 10:56:28 PM

Martin is my new hero!!!! :D You deserve a spot along with Jesse, Springy and Billy in my heroes section!

Anyways...this weekend is gonna be pretty busy..I'm attending the funeral of a long time friend of mine 2morrow night *tear*, and on sunday...softball TRYOUTS!!!!!!!

Also...my mom is gonna have knee surgery on the 16th so she will have the week off. (even though me and my mom have been through some *rough* times, I think it's time for me to just leave it to the past and take care of her.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 12, 2009, 10:57:57 PM

Just what I love - Having a toner cartridge shit all over me. <_< :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 12, 2009, 11:01:53 PM

Funerals always make me sad, even if it's someone I don't even know. I hope your mom's knee surgery goes well, Ana. Tomorrow I'm taking a road trip to NOLA. That's my highlight of the weekend. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 11:05:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2009, 10:40:14 PM

I'll be more than happy to change the subject here with some breaking news:  Congratulations to all Pittsburgh fans as the Penguins won on the road in Game 7 to clinch the Stanley Cup over the Detroit Red Wings in hockey! :clap:

Pittsburgh got really lucky this year. I believe their football team also won the superbowl.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 11:10:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 11:05:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2009, 10:40:14 PM

I'll be more than happy to change the subject here with some breaking news:  Congratulations to all Pittsburgh fans as the Penguins won on the road in Game 7 to clinch the Stanley Cup over the Detroit Red Wings in hockey! :clap:

Pittsburgh got really lucky this year. I believe their football team also won the superbowl.

Yep. That's my Steelers! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 12, 2009, 11:20:06 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 12, 2009, 10:57:57 PM

Just what I love - Having a toner cartridge shit all over me. <_< :lol:

Many a time thats happened to me. No fun!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 12, 2009, 11:21:44 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 11:10:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 11:05:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2009, 10:40:14 PM

I'll be more than happy to change the subject here with some breaking news:  Congratulations to all Pittsburgh fans as the Penguins won on the road in Game 7 to clinch the Stanley Cup over the Detroit Red Wings in hockey! :clap:

Pittsburgh got really lucky this year. I believe their football team also won the superbowl.

Yep. That's my Steelers! :D

*Evan2015 looks at Anistorm with an evil twinkle in his eye*
I'll see you in the jungle this season... (RAWR!!)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 12, 2009, 11:41:44 PM

PENS WON THE CUP!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 11:45:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 12, 2009, 11:21:44 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 11:10:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2009, 11:05:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2009, 10:40:14 PM

I'll be more than happy to change the subject here with some breaking news:  Congratulations to all Pittsburgh fans as the Penguins won on the road in Game 7 to clinch the Stanley Cup over the Detroit Red Wings in hockey! :clap:

Pittsburgh got really lucky this year. I believe their football team also won the superbowl.

Yep. That's my Steelers! :D

*Evan2015 looks at Anistorm with an evil twinkle in his eye*
I'll see you in the jungle this season... (RAWR!!)

:blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:
I see a rival approaching me. :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 12, 2009, 11:59:57 PM

This cracked me up.
http://www.uroclub.org/details.html (http://www.uroclub.org/details.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 13, 2009, 12:45:28 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 12, 2009, 11:59:57 PM

This cracked me up.
[url]http://www.uroclub.org/details.html[/url] ([url]http://www.uroclub.org/details.html[/url])

Oh boy. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 13, 2009, 06:07:29 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 12, 2009, 11:01:53 PM

Funerals always make me sad, even if it's someone I don't even know. I hope your mom's knee surgery goes well, Ana. Tomorrow I'm taking a road trip to NOLA. That's my highlight of the weekend. :yes:

Yea, I had to go to my first one last Saturday in the Detroit area. This was for a man I have barely said two words to, and 95% of the people there I had never seen before. I REALLY was notin the mood to cry since that was the first day of summer, right after I got out of school. A bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace" while carrying in the casket made ita bit difficult.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 13, 2009, 12:16:40 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 12, 2009, 10:56:28 PM

Anyways...this weekend is gonna be pretty busy..I'm attending the funeral of a long time friend of mine 2morrow night *tear*,!

Very sorry to hear about your loss :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 12:51:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 12, 2009, 11:59:57 PM

This cracked me up.
[url]http://www.uroclub.org/details.html[/url] ([url]http://www.uroclub.org/details.html[/url])

LOL!! Talk about convenience...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 13, 2009, 12:58:11 PM

Just a quick poll: What version of what browser do you use? I thought this would be interesting to know.

Right now I'm on Safari 4 on Windows, but my default browser is Firefox 3.6 a1pre.

What do you use? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 01:08:23 PM

I'm using Firefox 3.0.11 on both my Mac and PC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 13, 2009, 01:15:04 PM

3.0.11 for laptop...3.0.9 on PC (yes I haven't finished tweaking yet).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 13, 2009, 01:18:36 PM

My default browser on the laptop is CometBird, a modified version of Firefox.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 13, 2009, 01:23:15 PM

I use IE 7 (it's the only one that works on my computer, so DEAL WITH IT lol :P )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 13, 2009, 01:41:05 PM

IE8 and Chrome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 02:08:09 PM

IE8 and Firefox. I like IE 8 even though it's a lil buggy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:09:35 PM

Has anyone noticed that you can download MP4 files of your own videos directly from YouTube now (by clicking on my videos)? I like this feature, now I can download my old 2006 clips I don't have on my HD anymore incase my account gets suspended.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 02:11:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:09:35 PM

Has anyone noticed that you can download MP4 files of your own videos directly from YouTube now (by clicking on my videos)? I like this feature, now I can download my old 2006 clips I don't have on my HD anymore incase my account gets suspended.

Yep, I wish there was a way you can convert it to wmv's though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 13, 2009, 02:14:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 02:11:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:09:35 PM

Has anyone noticed that you can download MP4 files of your own videos directly from YouTube now (by clicking on my videos)? I like this feature, now I can download my old 2006 clips I don't have on my HD anymore incase my account gets suspended.

Yep, I wish there was a way you can convert it to wmv's though.

wish granted: http://www.mediaconverter.org/ (http://www.mediaconverter.org/)

very trustworthy site, i use it all the time.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 13, 2009, 02:21:05 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 13, 2009, 12:58:11 PM

Just a quick poll: What version of what browser do you use? I thought this would be interesting to know.

Right now I'm on Safari 4 on Windows, but my default browser is Firefox 3.6 a1pre.

What do you use? :thinking:

I use SeaMonkey 1.1.16 on my desktop computer (Firefox runs too slow on this machine), and I use Firefox 3.0.11 on my laptop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 02:32:27 PM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 13, 2009, 02:14:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 02:11:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:09:35 PM

Has anyone noticed that you can download MP4 files of your own videos directly from YouTube now (by clicking on my videos)? I like this feature, now I can download my old 2006 clips I don't have on my HD anymore incase my account gets suspended.

Yep, I wish there was a way you can convert it to wmv's though.

wish granted: [url]http://www.mediaconverter.org/[/url] ([url]http://www.mediaconverter.org/[/url])

very trustworthy site, i use it all the time.  :thumbsup:

I used mediaconverter before but I didn't know it converted mp4s. I tried it with my itunes songs in the same format and it didn't work. (Maybe I did something wrong)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 13, 2009, 02:38:03 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 01:08:23 PM

I'm using Firefox 3.0.11 on both my Mac and PC.

Same here, but I only use Firefox for my message center on youtube, since Internet Explorer won't load it properly. Other than that, I primarily use IE 7. I do not like IE 8 as I had too much trouble with it last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 13, 2009, 02:46:55 PM

IE 3/4/5/6/8, Firefox 3, Safari.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 13, 2009, 02:52:09 PM

I use chrome. I can't stand any other browser. They are simply too slow for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:57:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:09:35 PM

Has anyone noticed that you can download MP4 files of your own videos directly from YouTube now (by clicking on my videos)? I like this feature, now I can download my old 2006 clips I don't have on my HD anymore incase my account gets suspended.

Weird, those links are gone now. What happened?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 13, 2009, 03:32:44 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:57:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 13, 2009, 02:09:35 PM

Has anyone noticed that you can download MP4 files of your own videos directly from YouTube now (by clicking on my videos)? I like this feature, now I can download my old 2006 clips I don't have on my HD anymore incase my account gets suspended.

Weird, those links are gone now. What happened?  :blink:

They are still there for me. I clicked on one to download that Lake Effect Snow Advisory video I must have deleted a few months back, and when I opened the file, I only heard the sound. I thought mp4s were supposed to have video as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 13, 2009, 03:40:22 PM

mp4s can pretty much only be opened up in Quick Time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 13, 2009, 03:45:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 13, 2009, 02:08:09 PM

IE8 and Firefox. I like IE 8 even though it's a lil buggy.

Using FF 3.5 Preview on Laptop and 3.0.11 on the desktop

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 13, 2009, 05:09:45 PM

Quote from: 7oa on June 13, 2009, 12:58:11 PM

Just a quick poll: What version of what browser do you use? I thought this would be interesting to know.

Right now I'm on Safari 4 on Windows, but my default browser is Firefox 3.6 a1pre.

What do you use? :thinking:

Internet Explorer

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 13, 2009, 09:15:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbRByfXNWU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbRByfXNWU#) :rofl:

Funny commercial but all false

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 13, 2009, 09:24:12 PM

My favorite (not) commercials are from the cable companies that say if it's sprinkling you'll lose signal. We've gone through a TORNADO WARNING with our signal staying up. We went through the most recent ice storm (~0.75" of ice) with our signal up for the times we had power, which was all but maybe 2.5 hours tops.

Fail. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 13, 2009, 09:44:10 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 13, 2009, 09:15:40 PM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbRByfXNWU#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbRByfXNWU#[/url]) :rofl:

Funny commercial but all false

That's how they lure in stupid people. :yes:

That commercial is simply ridiculous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 13, 2009, 10:19:30 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 13, 2009, 09:44:10 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 13, 2009, 09:15:40 PM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbRByfXNWU#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSbRByfXNWU#[/url]) :rofl:

Funny commercial but all false

That's how they lure in stupid people. :yes:

That commercial is simply ridiculous.

Comcast knows that people hate them, and that people want change. They're worried that people will switch to FiOS, which they most likely will.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 14, 2009, 09:05:49 PM

Is anyone here a Costco member? I visited this store today and I must say that their prices are pretty low and they have several familiar brands. I've been thinking about getting a membership. They have practically everything there too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 14, 2009, 09:15:08 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 14, 2009, 09:05:49 PM

Is anyone here a Costco member? I visited this store today and I must say that their prices are pretty low and they have several familiar brands. I've been thinking about getting a membership. They have practically everything there too.

I am a member, and so is my dad. And yes I agree with you. IMO it is way better than Sam's Club.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2009, 09:34:43 PM

We only have Sam's here. I wish we had Costco, they seem to be the more popular choice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 14, 2009, 09:57:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2009, 09:34:43 PM

We only have Sam's here. I wish we had Costco, they seem to be the more popular choice.

Costco wasn't ever that common here. The only one I know of here is in Moorestown, NJ just off the Turnpike that opened just a few years ago. It's a lot better than Sam's Club. We had a membership there back in 2002 and was never really that crazy about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 14, 2009, 10:00:09 PM

Yup, My parents have been Costco members since 1998. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2009, 10:06:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2009, 09:34:43 PM

We only have Sam's here. I wish we had Costco, they seem to be the more popular choice.

Same deal here. There are only two Sam's Clubs in the area. Most of the area is dominated by regional grocery store chains, and surprisngly only one Wal-Mart SuperCenter and one Wal-Mart exist here, and on opposite corners of the area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ladyharley99 on June 14, 2009, 11:45:40 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 13, 2009, 02:21:05 PM

Just a quick poll: What version of what browser do you use? I thought this would be interesting to know.

Right now I'm on Safari 4 on Windows, but my default browser is Firefox 3.6 a1pre.

What do you use? :thinking:

I use FireFox version 3.0.11  :clap:  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ladyharley99 on June 15, 2009, 12:01:06 AM

Hey there... Thought you all might enjoy this short little video I took a couple weeks ago when I was at my mom's farm.  :whistling:  :thrilled:  B)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0wpffosEd4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0wpffosEd4#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2009, 12:11:38 AM

Soooo for those of you who are NBA fans, the LA Lakers have won the championship, and fans are now making complete chaos everywhere around the Staples Center. I've seen this happen before. Just that the lakers fans have nowhere to party but out in the streets turning over cars, lighting stuff on fire, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 15, 2009, 12:26:18 AM

It happened in 1992. I hope nothing of that proportion will happen again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 15, 2009, 03:16:58 AM

Turns out im not going to be the new owner of twc central, but im going to be an administrator because:
1.The owner doesn't know how to transfer ownership (its an ms small buisness domain)
Also: look at what i bought off of ebay 2 days ago: (it was actually new)

I sent this message through second life

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 15, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

Oh boy... Are we going to be seeing these commercials on TWC soon :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 15, 2009, 02:33:41 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 15, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

Oh boy... Are we going to be seeing these commercials on TWC soon :P
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#[/url])

Oh good lord. :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 15, 2009, 02:34:44 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 15, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

Oh boy... Are we going to be seeing these commercials on TWC soon :P
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#[/url])

Probably. :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2009, 02:50:27 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 15, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

Oh boy... Are we going to be seeing these commercials on TWC soon :P
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM#[/url])

wtf?  :rofl2: :blink: :rofl2: :blink: :rofl2: :blink: :rofl2: :blink: :rofl2: :blink: :rofl2: :blink: :rofl2:

I aint buying that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 15, 2009, 04:32:59 PM

I came across my commercial. I couldn't believe what I saw!

The Quick Reply system is gone (at least for now)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 15, 2009, 04:37:25 PM

Quote from: ABC7 on June 15, 2009, 04:32:59 PM

The Quick Reply system is gone (at least for now)

It's still there, but it's hidden by default. You can change that, though. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,17.msg98958.html#msg98958 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,17.msg98958.html#msg98958))

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 15, 2009, 04:57:34 PM

Comfort wipe? Worst scam ever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 15, 2009, 05:10:10 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 15, 2009, 04:57:34 PM

Comfort wipe? Worst scam ever.

Agreed

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 15, 2009, 05:12:41 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 15, 2009, 04:57:34 PM

Comfort wipe? Worst scam ever.

Yeah, it does sound pretty stupid to me. I just saw an ad about a product called "Dreamie", a small bed of a pillow, that comes with a glittery sleep mask, so almost anything could show up on TWC. You never know.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2009, 06:01:40 PM

Dreamie could be the snuggie ripoff. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 15, 2009, 06:11:01 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 15, 2009, 05:12:41 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 15, 2009, 04:57:34 PM

Comfort wipe? Worst scam ever.

Yeah, it does sound pretty stupid to me. I just saw an ad about a product called "Dreamie", a small bed of a pillow, that comes with a glittery sleep mask, so almost anything could show up on TWC. You never know...

I hate ads and who is Dreamie?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 15, 2009, 06:12:29 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on June 15, 2009, 06:11:01 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 15, 2009, 05:12:41 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 15, 2009, 04:57:34 PM

Comfort wipe? Worst scam ever.

Yeah, it does sound pretty stupid to me. I just saw an ad about a product called "Dreamie", a small bed of a pillow, that comes with a glittery sleep mask, so almost anything could show up on TWC. You never know...

I hate ads and who is Dreamie?

It's another one of those strange products that they keep advertising on TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 15, 2009, 07:11:03 PM

Bring the Comfort wipe to TWC! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2009, 07:39:02 PM

Did anyone notice that you get a free Get A Grip when you order the Comfort Wipe?  I think that company needs to "get a grip" after putting out such a product. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 15, 2009, 08:26:55 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2009, 07:39:02 PM

Did anyone notice that you get a free Get A Grip when you order the Comfort Wipe?  I think that company needs to "get a grip" after putting out such a product. :rolleyes:

That's the product they should have been advertising instead!  :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 15, 2009, 10:15:08 PM

IDK if I know this person  :rofl2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwUCTk95pc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwUCTk95pc#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 15, 2009, 10:38:27 PM

TWC loves ya Martin! You didn't look shy at all. B) Nice clip!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2009, 11:33:51 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 15, 2009, 10:15:08 PM

IDK if I know this person  :rofl2:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwUCTk95pc#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwUCTk95pc#[/url])

Hmm...He looks familiar.  :bleh:
Naaah j/k. Congrats, Martin!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 15, 2009, 11:45:14 PM

Whoever that person is, he is sexy :P

Thanks everyone :D She got my name right too!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 16, 2009, 12:04:45 AM

(http://jstimg.info/kiem2jq1hcaez.png)

Damn straight... for the first time in like 4 years, I finally beat the computer... it's been a while since I have... Cribbage is a bitch to play.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 16, 2009, 01:27:15 AM

Does anyone know how to transfer ownership of a microsoft small buisness server?
I need to know so I can become the owner of twc central

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 16, 2009, 01:54:20 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 16, 2009, 01:27:15 AM

Does anyone know how to transfer ownership of a microsoft small buisness server?
I need to know so I can become the owner of twc central

Just change the current owners user info, credit card info over to your own

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 16, 2009, 01:17:54 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 15, 2009, 08:26:55 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2009, 07:39:02 PM

Did anyone notice that you get a free Get A Grip when you order the Comfort Wipe?  I think that company needs to "get a grip" after putting out such a product. :rolleyes:

That's the product they should have been advertising instead!  :rofl:

No thank you. I never like ads. :no: And what is comfort wipe?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 16, 2009, 04:04:48 PM

Wow I am smart.  I backed into a cement block that was holding up a light pole in a shoe parking lot, and damaged my bumper cover (thankfully it was only that).  I'm going to have to pay near $300 dollars to get that fixed  :thumbdown:  The damage isn't TOO bad, so it doesnt HAVE to be done, but the car looks like crap now. haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 16, 2009, 04:08:05 PM

This is amazing to me, but about 15 minutes ago, it was parlty Cloudy (still is now), and from out of nowhere, lightning randomly strikes close to my house. :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 16, 2009, 04:16:17 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 16, 2009, 04:08:05 PM

This is amazing to me, but about 15 minutes ago, it was parlty Cloudy (still is now), and from out of nowhere, lightning randomly strikes close to my house. :blink: :wacko:

Welcome to Florida Summer

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 16, 2009, 06:07:15 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 16, 2009, 12:04:45 AM

Damn straight... for the first time in like 4 years, I finally beat the computer... it's been a while since I have... Cribbage is a bitch to play.

Speaking of DOS games. I recently installed Windows 98se (DOS box refused to work) to play my all time favorite tetris, Acid Tetris. I had a very lovely time installing Windows 98 since the first 3 times it blue screened me when I got to the desktop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 16, 2009, 06:28:03 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 16, 2009, 04:08:05 PM

This is amazing to me, but about 15 minutes ago, it was parlty Cloudy (still is now), and from out of nowhere, lightning randomly strikes close to my house. :blink: :wacko:

Lightning can strike up to (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) 10 miles from a storm. Was there a storm within 10 miles of you at the time?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 16, 2009, 11:07:11 PM

I'm back from swineflulandia and my mom's surgery went great. While my mom was in progress of getting her knee fixed, I went to the eye doctors to set my eye lasik date. Which is on July 1. I REALLY HOPE this A-hole doctor doesn't cancel this because of the stupid swine flu scare. My glasses broke this morning and I just got them fixed. I don't want to spend 5 dollars to get them fixed everytime the screw comes out.

Anyrate..mom is in crutches and will remain like that until our San Diego Trip, which is on June 29.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2009, 12:07:03 PM

School is finally out!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 17, 2009, 01:07:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2009, 12:07:03 PM

School is finally out!  :twothumbs:

That was late. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2009, 01:20:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2009, 12:07:03 PM

School is finally out!  :twothumbs:

Congratulations! Great feeling isn't it?  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2009, 01:30:17 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 17, 2009, 01:07:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2009, 12:07:03 PM

School is finally out!  :twothumbs:

That was late. :blink:

the kids at my other high school don't get out until the 23rd.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 17, 2009, 01:42:24 PM

I have to say...these iPhones are neat.

(read:  there's one sitting between me and the keyboard right now.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2009, 01:59:26 PM

We would of gotten out Monday, but two snows days (January 28 and March 2) pushed the last day back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2009, 02:08:41 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2009, 01:59:26 PM

We would of gotten out Monday, but two snows days (January 28 and March 2) pushed the last day back.

Wow, we are allowed 3 here in Lansing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 17, 2009, 02:19:03 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 17, 2009, 01:42:24 PM

I have to say...these iPhones are neat.

(read:  there's one sitting between me and the keyboard right now.)

I love my iPhone, I'm still using the 1st generation but I pre-ordered a 3G S a week ago...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 17, 2009, 02:41:27 PM

I don't think I may be switching phones pretty soon. I <3 my motoRAZR because it has Instant Messaging enabled (including AIM) so I can keep in touch with my friends while I am on the go! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 17, 2009, 03:05:01 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 17, 2009, 01:42:24 PM

I have to say...these iPhones are neat.

(read:  there's one sitting between me and the keyboard right now.)

The older ones (non-3GS) are available from Apple at only $99. Cheaper than all but one iPod! It's a no-brainer. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 17, 2009, 03:40:42 PM

I was debating between Blackberry and iPhone...iPhone looked like a better tool (and I want to do some iPhone-specific web design, too).

And of course it's the $99 one.  Brilliant move by Apple.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 18, 2009, 12:40:31 AM

Interesting: Comcast Programming Guides Won't Display Porn Next To Kid's Shows Anymore (http://consumerist.com/5279492/comcast-programming-guides-wont-display-porn-next-to-kids-shows-anymore)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 01:25:14 AM

Looking for sushi supplies all around Duck Centro is a pain in the  :censored: . I got what I need...but I had to go for a total of 5 stores to find what I need to make some Anistorm-style sushi rolls.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 18, 2009, 05:53:17 AM

I have a 3g iphone now but on Tmobile. I managed to trick AT&T last release day and got it at $199. Doubt ill upgrade for a while

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 08:43:42 AM

Finally, an at least somewhat summery week ahead!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 18, 2009, 11:29:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 01:25:14 AM

Looking for sushi supplies all around Duck Centro is a pain in the  :censored: . I got what I need...but I had to go for a total of 5 stores to find what I need to make some Anistorm-style sushi rolls.

Yum, sushi. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2009, 11:49:24 AM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 11:29:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 01:25:14 AM

Looking for sushi supplies all around Duck Centro is a pain in the  :censored: . I got what I need...but I had to go for a total of 5 stores to find what I need to make some Anistorm-style sushi rolls.

Yum, sushi. :happy:

I love sushi. California and spicy tuna roll are my favs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2009, 11:51:19 AM

I love sushi! There's a chain here called Wegman's that makes good sushi, but I'm sure nothing beats homemade sushi (as does pretty much anything else).

It feels a lot like April here today. We're barely expected to go up to 70° today because of this rain. Yesterday we only got up to 69°. We should be in the low 80's this time of year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 18, 2009, 11:53:49 AM

There's a fairly large Japanese supermarket not far from here. They have like a million different kinds of sushi. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 12:03:07 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 18, 2009, 11:51:19 AM

I love sushi! There's a chain here called Wegman's that makes good sushi, but I'm sure nothing beats homemade sushi (as does pretty much anything else).

It feels a lot like April here today. We're barely expected to go up to 70° today because of this rain. Yesterday we only got up to 69°. We should be in the low 80's this time of year.

Well, I am expected to hit the mid-80's tomorrow and again from Monday on next week, so hang in there, a ridge with warm air is coming  :thumbsup:
I am socked in the clouds here too, and I am not liking it  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 18, 2009, 12:14:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 11:29:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 01:25:14 AM

Looking for sushi supplies all around Duck Centro is a pain in the  :censored: . I got what I need...but I had to go for a total of 5 stores to find what I need to make some Anistorm-style sushi rolls.

Yum, sushi. :happy:

Never had sushi before myself, I probably wouldn't buy it either but if somebody gave me some I'd try it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 18, 2009, 12:37:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

That's nothing, try 89° a dewpoint of 74° and a heat index of 97°! It wasn't supposed to be any severe weather here today, but apparently I'm under a PDS SevereThunderstorm Watch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 12:40:28 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 18, 2009, 12:37:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

That's nothing, try 89° a dewpoint of 74° and a heat index of 97°! It wasn't supposed to be any severe weather here today, but apparently I'm under a PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Did you catch the crawl? Do the words "Particularly Dangerous Situation" appear in the crawl or on the bulletins page? I have wanted to see a PDS for some time now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 12:44:23 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 18, 2009, 12:14:12 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 11:29:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 01:25:14 AM

Looking for sushi supplies all around Duck Centro is a pain in the  :censored: . I got what I need...but I had to go for a total of 5 stores to find what I need to make some Anistorm-style sushi rolls.

Yum, sushi. :happy:

Never had sushi before myself, I probably wouldn't buy it either but if somebody gave me some I'd try it.

I'll be posting pics of my Anistorm-style sushi tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 18, 2009, 12:46:54 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 18, 2009, 12:40:28 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 18, 2009, 12:37:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

That's nothing, try 89° a dewpoint of 74° and a heat index of 97°! It wasn't supposed to be any severe weather here today, but apparently I'm under a PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

Did you catch the crawl? Do the words "Particularly Dangerous Situation" appear in the crawl or on the bulletins page? I have wanted to see a PDS for some time now.

No, they're treating it like a regular Severe Thunderstorm Watch on the Weather Bulletin page, and I don't remember seeing the crawl mentioning anything about it being a PDS watch, I found that out by going on the SPC's website, What's crazy is there was a 0% chance of rain today!  :wacko: I posted a video about this watch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 12:58:53 PM

I'm in such a good mood today because I'm going to be moving back to New Orleans to attend the university of Tulane.  :) I'm sure not many of you knew that I even moved to Houston recently, but I was sooo homesick there and I'm so proud to move back to my hometown.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 18, 2009, 01:07:57 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

One thing I hate about the summer.... The humidity!!

Just got back from the eye doctor... Fun stuff :P Eyes are dilated big time

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 18, 2009, 01:13:15 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 12:58:53 PM

I'm in such a good mood today because I'm going to be moving back to New Orleans to attend the university of Tulane.  :) I'm sure not many of you knew that I even moved to Houston recently, but I was sooo homesick there and I'm so proud to move back to my hometown.

Awwright, Christina! I wish you luck in your college and hope you have an awesome time!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 01:16:38 PM

Thank you so much, Ana. I'm really looking forward to the whole experience.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2009, 01:57:10 PM

So today's rain chance is 20-30% and they issue a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for everyone in Florida but the Miami Metropolitan area and the Panhandle of Florida. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 18, 2009, 01:59:36 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 18, 2009, 12:37:05 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

That's nothing, try 89° a dewpoint of 74° and a heat index of 97°! It wasn't supposed to be any severe weather here today, but apparently I'm under a PDS SevereThunderstorm Watch.

You don't understand. We've been at a high of 65 degrees, with cloudy skies for most of this month. To have this kind of weather, is huge.

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2009, 01:07:57 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

One thing I hate about the summer.... The humidity!!

I LOVE humidity, but only in small doses. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 02:42:21 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 12:58:53 PM

I'm in such a good mood today because I'm going to be moving back to New Orleans to attend the university of Tulane.  :) I'm sure not many of you knew that I even moved to Houston recently, but I was sooo homesick there and I'm so proud to move back to my hometown.

Congrats Christina! Hope it goes well for you  :wave:

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2009, 01:07:57 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

One thing I hate about the summer.... The humidity!!

Just got back from the eye doctor... Fun stuff :P Eyes are dilated big time

I actally don't mind the humidity, as I am rather used to it, being situated in between the Great Lakes. The excessive humidity here is most likely we have not hit 100 since 1988 <_<

I have been through that before, Martin. I know, it is not fun!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2009, 03:07:16 PM

Well, here's our share of Severe Weather for today. :itsok:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA-gaHYpKAo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA-gaHYpKAo#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on June 18, 2009, 03:59:52 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 12:58:53 PM

I'm in such a good mood today because I'm going to be moving back to New Orleans to attend the university of Tulane.  :) I'm sure not many of you knew that I even moved to Houston recently, but I was sooo homesick there and I'm so proud to move back to my hometown.

Great! I hope college goes well for you!  :biggrin:

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2009, 01:07:57 PM

Quote from: Gil on June 18, 2009, 12:32:34 PM

Ack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 It's 80 degrees, with a Dewpoint of 70!!!!! This is the most "Summer-like" day we've seen this year. Severe Thunderstorms definitely in the works.

I have important computer equipment - I can't afford to have it work improperly or get ruined by the humidity. :hmm:

One thing I hate about the summer.... The humidity!!

Same here. I love the heat, but hate the humidity...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2009, 04:45:02 PM

I'm starting to like cheery and uplifting songs now. Zero Gravity by Chris Geith from March 08 is now a song I actually like..so is Never Ask Why by Steve Glotzer. I didn't like them earlier because they were cheery songs but now they're really nice to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 04:59:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2009, 04:45:02 PM

I'm starting to like cheery and uplifting songs now. Zero Gravity by Chris Geith from March 08 is now a song I actually like..so is Never Ask Why by Steve Glotzer. I didn't like them earlier because they were cheery songs but now they're really nice to me.

I was the same about rock and modern songs before the May 7th, 2007 Vocal Nite. That nite helped me get into just about everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 18, 2009, 06:05:30 PM

I Can't believe i just got the 950Q its updating as we speak!

test videos will be recorded later and hopefully a reupload of the overnight list tomorrow.

Stay tuned  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 18, 2009, 09:19:02 PM

so is anyone else a nerd like myself and play WOW?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2009, 09:47:07 PM

I'm a nerd, but I play Second Life instead. :bleh:

Btw, there is land in Second Life that's owned by TWC. It's called Weather Island. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 10:35:31 PM

I know this probably isn't the best thread, but here goes:

Anyone notice anything different...
From here...
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2231/pict2009061810224910.jpg)




To here?
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6820/3620090618221852.jpg)

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/76/3620090618222913.jpg)

Also, just thought I would post the next picture for good measure :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 11:02:16 PM

I see they made some more room for Grand Rapids and Flint to fit on your regional map. That does make some sense. Did this just happen today?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2009, 11:06:52 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 11:02:16 PM

I see they made some more room for Grand Rapids and Flint to fit on your regional map. That does make some sense. Did this just happen today?

Yep, it sure did! It first changed as of 4:28 PM EDT. I asked the STAR team to make those changes. I do think they should move Grand Rapids and St Johns ever so slightly over to the left and add in a couple cities south of Lansing. Othe than that, it is a refreshing change!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2009, 11:31:01 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 18, 2009, 11:02:16 PM

I see they made some more room for Grand Rapids and Flint to fit on your regional map. That does make some sense. Did this just happen today?

That's the metro map. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2009, 11:34:50 PM

This came out of nowhere... I was subscribing to the Best Buy page on Facebook and got this message:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 19, 2009, 02:23:29 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 18, 2009, 09:19:02 PM

so is anyone else a nerd like myself and play WOW?

My BF is. Maybe you two will meet and play each other someday? :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 19, 2009, 02:33:20 AM

My area is under a tornado warning!!! The sirens are going off!!!
Edit: I kinda overreacted, probably because I was a little panicked.  :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 19, 2009, 03:05:37 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 19, 2009, 02:23:29 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 18, 2009, 09:19:02 PM

so is anyone else a nerd like myself and play WOW?

My BF is. Maybe you two will meet and play each other someday? :bleh:

lol. doubt it, he's probably at like lvl 80 or something. where as i am just at lvl 6, just started...got dragged in by my wonderful friends. :rofl: :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 19, 2009, 03:37:28 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 19, 2009, 03:05:37 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 19, 2009, 02:23:29 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 18, 2009, 09:19:02 PM

so is anyone else a nerd like myself and play WOW?

My BF is. Maybe you two will meet and play each other someday? :bleh:

lol. doubt it, he's probably at like lvl 80 or something. where as i am just at lvl 6, just started...got dragged in by my wonderful friends. :rofl: :)

You are right. He is level 80. He wants me to play but I 1. can't pay frequently and 2. would rather focus on college.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 19, 2009, 09:33:37 AM

Huge storm rolled through here yesterday.  I happened to be at work in another city and all we got was drenching rains and wind with thunder and lightning.  But my brother called me and said that there was some good sized hail that fell, and damaged part of our gutter, and really damaged a house just down the street.  Amazing.  More severe wx today, with a watch until 3PM.
----

No, I definitely do not play WOW.  It took me a minute to figure ouy what that even meant :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 19, 2009, 09:40:30 AM

Quote from: 20AL09 on June 18, 2009, 09:19:02 PM

so is anyone else a nerd like myself and play WOW?

My friends tried to get me into WoW but I just couldn't stick with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 19, 2009, 02:47:51 PM

Here is something I don't see often!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 19, 2009, 04:22:28 PM

Weather radio has now gone off for the *fifth* time today.  Two watches, three warnings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2009, 04:46:54 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 19, 2009, 04:22:28 PM

Weather radio has now gone off for the *fifth* time today.  Two watches, three warnings.

Wow stay safe out there

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 19, 2009, 04:54:50 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 19, 2009, 04:22:28 PM

Weather radio has now gone off for the *fifth* time today.  Two watches, three warnings.

Being in a moderate risk from SPC will give you days like that.  Be careful, Matt!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 19, 2009, 06:24:49 PM

#6 happened about 1/2hr ago...got some pics when the storm blasted through (one is on my twitter right now, might send one to TWC...who do I send to?)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 19, 2009, 06:31:29 PM

Hmmm, these obs can't be right (except for Tampa). Just look at the sky conditions. :thinking:

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/TWCZach/WeatherSTAR%204000%20Emulator%20Screenshots/latestobs.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 19, 2009, 06:36:26 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 19, 2009, 06:24:49 PM

#6 happened about 1/2hr ago...got some pics when the storm blasted through (one is on my twitter right now, might send one to TWC...who do I send to?)

Try sending it to Weather Center. So long as you send it in before 7 PM EDT, you are most likely to see it on air.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 19, 2009, 06:43:18 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 19, 2009, 06:31:29 PM

Hmmm, these obs can't be right (except for Tampa). Just look at the sky conditions. :thinking:

I don't see anything odd right there.  :unsure: If you're talking about the "Clear" being listed, it's always been like that, day or night. That's how it was on the real 4000 (except during its early years I think).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 19, 2009, 06:55:45 PM

Now I see the purpose of that flash flood warning. Apparently I-80 is flooded causing a massive backup. And all that is coming my way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 19, 2009, 06:59:27 PM

My area is under a tornado warning again. My dad went out to record the siren at the Municipal Building and possibly chase the tornado (if there is one)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 19, 2009, 07:03:32 PM

#7 for tornado watch extension...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 19, 2009, 07:09:47 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 19, 2009, 06:43:18 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 19, 2009, 06:31:29 PM

Hmmm, these obs can't be right (except for Tampa). Just look at the sky conditions. :thinking:

I don't see anything odd right there.  :unsure: If you're talking about the "Clear" being listed, it's always been like that, day or night. That's how it was on the real 4000 (except during its early years I think).

Tampa is reporting Partly Cloudy in that image, and MacDill AFB, 5 miles to the southeast, is reporting clear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 19, 2009, 07:14:46 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 19, 2009, 07:09:47 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 19, 2009, 06:43:18 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 19, 2009, 06:31:29 PM

Hmmm, these obs can't be right (except for Tampa). Just look at the sky conditions. :thinking:

I don't see anything odd right there.  :unsure: If you're talking about the "Clear" being listed, it's always been like that, day or night. That's how it was on the real 4000 (except during its early years I think).

Tampa is reporting Partly Cloudy in that image, and MacDill AFB, 5 miles to the southeast, is reporting clear.

An automated sensor will only look straight up at the sky to check for clouds, so it can't see the horizon.  It's possible that a cloud layer is being seen directly overhead of Tampa that doesn't extend over MacDill AFB.  I know if clouds are high enough that the automated sensors cannot see them at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 20, 2009, 03:17:44 PM

I recently had my video with "Miss Libby" by Michael Ripoll, and my most popular video (the XL emulator with the storm alert theme) disabled. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2009, 03:32:05 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 20, 2009, 03:17:44 PM

I recently had my video with "Miss Libby" by Michael Ripoll, and my most popular video (the XL emulator with the storm alert theme) disabled. :(

Yikes. Did it say who?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 20, 2009, 03:34:02 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 20, 2009, 03:17:44 PM

I recently had my video with "Miss Libby" by Michael Ripoll, and my most popular video (the XL emulator with the storm alert theme) disabled. :(

Probably a person who hates TWC flagged your videos. Why would production music have copyrights? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2009, 03:42:31 PM

We he could've disputed the claim. I wouldn't dispute it if there are just ads..only if the audio got disabled. Was the entire video itself disabled or just the audio?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 20, 2009, 03:50:26 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 20, 2009, 03:34:02 PM

Why would production music have copyrights? :rolleyes:

ALL music (or any work for that matter) has copyright protection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2009, 03:55:34 PM

Wow, the EAS has been activated. Doppler radar indicates a Tornado about 20 miles to my north. The alarms at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Harford County are apparently sounding. Scary stuff.  :fear:

EDIT: Now a Tornado Warning for Baltimore County. A tornado has been indicated jsut up the road from me!!  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on June 20, 2009, 04:02:51 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2009, 03:55:34 PM

Wow, the EAS has been activated. Doppler radar indicates a Tornado about 20 miles to my north. The alarms at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Harford County are apparently sounding. Scary stuff.  :fear:

EDIT: Now a Tornado Warning for Baltimore County. A tornado has been indicated jsut up the road from me!!  :fear:

Oh boy! Be safe dude  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 20, 2009, 04:08:01 PM

Here's the radar attached for your area. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 20, 2009, 04:10:23 PM

The sotrm seems to be passing over the bay now. No reports of any official tornado sighting yet, but NWS doppler radar indicated one just up the road from me, as well as one in Harford County.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 20, 2009, 04:38:48 PM

Stay safe Gary!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 20, 2009, 08:22:41 PM

I only see wind reports near the Baltimore area on SPC, so I'm hoping that the tornado warnings around Gary did not verify.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 20, 2009, 09:18:03 PM

Soo, Fathers day is 2morrow. I am gonna go back to Target to pick up my Fathers Day Project. It's a custom made Photo Album that has pictures of the whole family. My sister made a customized necktie from Wal-Mart, and my mom is gonna buy a new cellphone. I am also gonna do barbeque-ing!  :bleh: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 20, 2009, 10:47:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 20, 2009, 09:18:03 PM

Soo, Fathers day is 2morrow. I am gonna go back to Target to pick up my Fathers Day Project. It's a custom made Photo Album that has pictures of the whole family. My sister made a customized necktie from Wal-Mart, and my mom is gonna buy a new cellphone. I am also gonna do barbeque-ing!  :bleh: :lol:

Uh oh! Keep the fire extinguisher nearby! Lol :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 21, 2009, 12:04:25 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2009, 03:32:05 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 20, 2009, 03:17:44 PM

I recently had my video with "Miss Libby" by Michael Ripoll, and my most popular video (the XL emulator with the storm alert theme) disabled. :(

Yikes. Did it say who?

Yeah it did. Miss Libby was disabled by some record company I've never seen before (can't remember the title) and the XL video was disabled by NBC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 12:09:51 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 21, 2009, 12:04:25 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2009, 03:32:05 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 20, 2009, 03:17:44 PM

I recently had my video with "Miss Libby" by Michael Ripoll, and my most popular video (the XL emulator with the storm alert theme) disabled. :(

Yikes. Did it say who?

Yeah it did. Miss Libby was disabled by some record company I've never seen before (can't remember the title) and the XL video was disabled by NBC.

NBC? And they seriously had to disable an emulation? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 21, 2009, 12:13:06 AM

you gotta love companies these days  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 12:31:09 AM

An update on this afternoon's severe weather-a tornado did touch down. It tore through a neighborhood about 5 minutes up the street from my apartment. The same storm then produced another tornado about 20 minutes to my east, right where my aunt lives. Judging by the damage I'd say both were weak, probably EF1 at best. This year has been a record breaking year for tornados here. As long as I've lived I don't remember ever having more than a single tornado in a year. We've had two in just the past couple of weeks. They haven't been strong ones (they never are here), but they've been plentiful so far. And today marks the first time this season that the EAS was activated. During last week's tornado there was no EAS activation, or even a Tornado Warning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 21, 2009, 12:36:35 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 12:31:09 AM

An update on this afternoon's severe weather-a tornado did touch down. It tore through a neighborhood about 5 minutes up the street from my apartment. The same storm then produced another tornado about 20 minutes to my east, right where my aunt lives. Judging by the damage I'd say both were weak, probably EF1 at best. This year has been a record breaking year for tornados here. As long as I've lived I don't remember ever having more than a single tornado in a year. We've had two in just the past couple of weeks. They haven't been strong ones (they never are here), but they've been plentiful so far. And today marks the first time this season that the EAS was activated. During last week's tornado there was no EAS activation, or even a Tornado Warning.

Wow, your area has been active! :o  After seeing your post, I checked the SPC reports again and now see one tornado report near Essex, MD that was rated with EF1 damage.  I'm glad to hear you're fine, and I hope your aunt is okay.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 12:50:00 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 21, 2009, 12:36:35 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 12:31:09 AM

An update on this afternoon's severe weather-a tornado did touch down. It tore through a neighborhood about 5 minutes up the street from my apartment. The same storm then produced another tornado about 20 minutes to my east, right where my aunt lives. Judging by the damage I'd say both were weak, probably EF1 at best. This year has been a record breaking year for tornados here. As long as I've lived I don't remember ever having more than a single tornado in a year. We've had two in just the past couple of weeks. They haven't been strong ones (they never are here), but they've been plentiful so far. And today marks the first time this season that the EAS was activated. During last week's tornado there was no EAS activation, or even a Tornado Warning.

Wow, your area has been active! :o  After seeing your post, I checked the SPC reports again and now see one tornado report near Essex, MD that was rated with EF1 damage.  I'm glad to hear you're fine, and I hope your aunt is okay.

Yeah as far as I know she's fine too. Wow, EF1. I think that goes down as the strongest tornado we've ever had here. I think the few others we've had over the years were all EF0.  :o

I was just checking the SPC reports myself and I see that the activity in Harford County (where my aunt lives) is classified under wind damage. Apparently they don't think that was caused by a tornado.  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 02:26:30 AM

Happy Fathers Day to whoever is a dad here in TWCT!!!!!!  :wave: :yes: :biggrin: ;) :dance: :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 21, 2009, 05:04:30 AM

ugh my storage server with 4.8TBs failed tonight. luckily i got it back. whew that was exciting :P

Happy Fathers Day to everyone

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 21, 2009, 09:33:25 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 21, 2009, 05:04:30 AM

ugh my storage server with 4.8TBs failed tonight. luckily i got it back. whew that was exciting :P

Happy Fathers Day to everyone

How does one person need that much storage? :blink: I've only accumulated 30 gigs in my entire lifetime! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 09:43:44 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 20, 2009, 10:47:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 20, 2009, 09:18:03 PM

Soo, Fathers day is 2morrow. I am gonna go back to Target to pick up my Fathers Day Project. It's a custom made Photo Album that has pictures of the whole family. My sister made a customized necktie from Wal-Mart, and my mom is gonna buy a new cellphone. I am also gonna do barbeque-ing!  :bleh: :lol:

Uh oh! Keep the fire extinguisher nearby! Lol :P

:rofl2: :rofl2:
Hope it goes well for your dad Ana!

Happy Father's Day!
Also, as of 1:46 AM EDT, it is now summer!!!  :dance: :dance:

TWC has been featuring some interesting summer gadgets today! My favorites are the two I just saw a few minutes ago: Solar Powered Backpack, and a USB Powered Fan!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 21, 2009, 10:40:10 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 09:43:44 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 20, 2009, 10:47:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 20, 2009, 09:18:03 PM

Soo, Fathers day is 2morrow. I am gonna go back to Target to pick up my Fathers Day Project. It's a custom made Photo Album that has pictures of the whole family. My sister made a customized necktie from Wal-Mart, and my mom is gonna buy a new cellphone. I am also gonna do barbeque-ing!  :bleh: :lol:

Uh oh! Keep the fire extinguisher nearby! Lol :P

:rofl2: :rofl2:
Hope it goes well for your dad Ana!

Happy Father's Day!
Also, as of 1:46 AM EDT, it is now summer!!!  :dance: :dance:

TWC has been featuring some interesting summer gadgets today! My favorites are the two I just saw a few minutes ago: Solar Powered Backpack, and a USB Powered Fan!  :blink:

I like the one about the air conditioned clothes, I would wear that every day of Summer. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 11:00:01 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 09:43:44 AM

TWC has been featuring some interesting summer gadgets today! My favorites are the two I just saw a few minutes ago: Solar Powered Backpack, and a USB Powered Fan!  :blink:

I have a USB powered fan. It's not as strong as a fan you'd plug in an outlet but it works pretty good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 11:33:56 AM

Wow it's already the start of summer? It doesn't feel like much when the temps are in the 60s.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

Just got back from taking my dad out to breakfast. Sadly he had to work today. (I'm gonna  :club: his manager when I see him). I am going to do the barbeque-ing at swineflulandia...gonna go see my uncles and my grandfather over there as well.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 11:33:56 AM

Wow it's already the start of summer? It doesn't feel like much when the temps are in the 60s.

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 12:06:07 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

Just got back from taking my dad out to breakfast. Sadly he had to work today. (I'm gonna  :club: his manager when I see him). I am going to do the barbeque-ing at swineflulandia...gonna go see my uncles and my grandfather over there as well.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 11:33:56 AM

Wow it's already the start of summer? It doesn't feel like much when the temps are in the 60s.

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Wow, good luck! I am not sure what to give to my dad. Didn't buy anything..:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 21, 2009, 12:09:37 PM

Same here. I didn't even buy my dad a card. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 21, 2009, 12:13:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 12:31:09 AM

An update on this afternoon's severe weather-a tornado did touch down. It tore through a neighborhood about 5 minutes up the street from my apartment. The same storm then produced another tornado about 20 minutes to my east, right where my aunt lives. Judging by the damage I'd say both were weak, probably EF1 at best. This year has been a record breaking year for tornados here. As long as I've lived I don't remember ever having more than a single tornado in a year. We've had two in just the past couple of weeks. They haven't been strong ones (they never are here), but they've been plentiful so far. And today marks the first time this season that the EAS was activated. During last week's tornado there was no EAS activation, or even a Tornado Warning.

In my area there were tornadoes about every 2-3 Years, but on the 19th, there were two in one day. It's not fun being woken up at 1:00 AM for a tornado warning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 12:16:54 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on June 21, 2009, 12:13:36 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 12:31:09 AM

An update on this afternoon's severe weather-a tornado did touch down. It tore through a neighborhood about 5 minutes up the street from my apartment. The same storm then produced another tornado about 20 minutes to my east, right where my aunt lives. Judging by the damage I'd say both were weak, probably EF1 at best. This year has been a record breaking year for tornados here. As long as I've lived I don't remember ever having more than a single tornado in a year. We've had two in just the past couple of weeks. They haven't been strong ones (they never are here), but they've been plentiful so far. And today marks the first time this season that the EAS was activated. During last week's tornado there was no EAS activation, or even a Tornado Warning.

In my area there were tornadoes about every 2-3 Years, but on the 19th, there were two in one day. It's not fun being woken up at 1:00 AM for a tornado warning.

I actually find it kind of exciting, but I rarely sleep through times when severe weather is ongoing anyway. I remember back on the major severe weather outbreak of 10/18/07, there were multiple tornado warnings across the state, and I got woken up that nite at 20 to midnite to the tornado siren down the block going off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 12:21:30 PM

Speaking of the First Day Of Summer, when I first thought we here in Lansing would not hit 90 this year (let alone 100 which I so desperately want- Ana send it my way!  :bleh: ), here we go:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 12:38:46 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 12:21:30 PM

Speaking of the First Day Of Summer, when I first thought we here in Lansing would not hit 90 this year (let alone 100 which I so desperately want- Ana send it my way!  :bleh: ), here we go:

Huh. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 12:42:14 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 12:38:46 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 12:21:30 PM

Speaking of the First Day Of Summer, when I first thought we here in Lansing would not hit 90 this year (let alone 100 which I so desperately want- Ana send it my way!  :bleh: ), here we go:

Huh. :huh:

He wants 100 degree tempratures, Victor. I'll be glad to send them.
/me packs up a couple of 100 degree tempratures in a box and sends it to socool775 via UPS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Question: Do you live in El Centro or Duck Centro? I looked up Duck Centro on wikipedia and there was no such article. But sometimes you say El Centro too.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Question: Do you live in El Centro or Duck Centro? I looked up Duck Centro on wikipedia and there was no such article. But sometimes you say El Centro too.  :unsure:

Ana, allow me to take this one:
There is a big duck pond in El Centro, CA, which means that there are a lot of ducks in El Centro, which is why Ana refers to itas 'Duck' Centro. Am I right Ana?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 01:08:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Question: Do you live in El Centro or Duck Centro? I looked up Duck Centro on wikipedia and there was no such article. But sometimes you say El Centro too.  :unsure:

Ana, allow me to take this one:
There is a big duck pond in El Centro, CA, which means that there are a lot of ducks in El Centro, which is why Ana refers to itas 'Duck' Centro. Am I right Ana?

LOL.:rofl2: That's what I first thought too, and I thought Ana was referencing that to the Duck Game in my forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 01:30:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 01:08:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Question: Do you live in El Centro or Duck Centro? I looked up Duck Centro on wikipedia and there was no such article. But sometimes you say El Centro too.  :unsure:

Ana, allow me to take this one:
There is a big duck pond in El Centro, CA, which means that there are a lot of ducks in El Centro, which is why Ana refers to itas 'Duck' Centro. Am I right Ana?

LOL.:rofl2: That's what I first thought too, and I thought Ana was referencing that to the Duck Game in my forum.

When I first moved in to El Centro, some of my neighbors (and my friend from college, Samantha) called the city Duck Centro because of the largest duck pond. I, however live about a 1/4 of a mile from it. There are a lot of ducks. I should take pics of the pond when I go back there someday.

Yes, Aaron you have the statement right!  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 01:52:19 PM

Ana, why did you replace Springy's quote in your signature?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 02:07:50 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 01:52:19 PM

Ana, why did you replace Springy's quote in your signature?

Did you like that quote? If you want I can put it back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 21, 2009, 02:08:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 01:08:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Question: Do you live in El Centro or Duck Centro? I looked up Duck Centro on wikipedia and there was no such article. But sometimes you say El Centro too.  :unsure:

Ana, allow me to take this one:
There is a big duck pond in El Centro, CA, which means that there are a lot of ducks in El Centro, which is why Ana refers to itas 'Duck' Centro. Am I right Ana?

LOL.:rofl2: That's what I first thought too, and I thought Ana was referencing that to the Duck Game in my forum.

Me too! :o :lol: I've heard of El Centro but never Duck Centro. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 02:44:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 02:07:50 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 01:52:19 PM

Ana, why did you replace Springy's quote in your signature?

Did you like that quote? If you want I can put it back.

Yes, I really liked that quote  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 21, 2009, 04:11:56 PM

I am typing this on my new laptop computer.  My parents got it for me for my graduation, which is what I wanted more than anything for my graduation.  It is an "acer".  It;s a pretty nice laptop, and I love it.  I had to by the wireless router, but got a discount at the local retailer my parents work at :D  I love it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 21, 2009, 08:09:43 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 21, 2009, 02:08:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 01:08:55 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 12:58:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 21, 2009, 12:54:13 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 11:39:28 AM

It does if you come to Duck Centro.  :lol:

Question: Do you live in El Centro or Duck Centro? I looked up Duck Centro on wikipedia and there was no such article. But sometimes you say El Centro too.  :unsure:

Ana, allow me to take this one:
There is a big duck pond in El Centro, CA, which means that there are a lot of ducks in El Centro, which is why Ana refers to itas 'Duck' Centro. Am I right Ana?

LOL.:rofl2: That's what I first thought too, and I thought Ana was referencing that to the Duck Game in my forum.

Me too! :o :lol: I've heard of El Centro but never Duck Centro. :rofl:

Same here. I prefer El Centro better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2009, 10:30:01 PM

So, I was playing baseball today with a couple of my friends and accidenly hit the ball at a neighbor's window. Oh well. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

LOL been there done that Vic. My friends and I used to play ball all the time. Hit cars, houses, people, you name it. We even sent a few balls into the river!  :P

An update on yesterdays stormy weather. The National Weather Service has now declared that a seocnd tornado did in fact touch down in Harford County. Yesterday they had classified the damage there as simply wind damage. The tornado was an EF0. As I said yesterday, the one we had here in my town was an EF1. One of the local mets was explaining tonight how the tornado formed. we're on the waterforn here, and the sea breeze aused the temperature to drop 10 degrees. This caused the winds to blow in a counterclockwise direction, thus spawning the funnel. Ithink there was a teensy bit more detail to it than that, but still it was very interesting.

Oh, and one last thing. I upgraded to Windows Vista today! So far so good. I like what I see. I'm hopeful that no problems will crop up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2009, 10:41:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

Oh, and one last thing. I upgraded to Windows Vista today! So far so good. I like what I see. I'm hopeful that no problems will crop up.

So long as you upgraded to the latest upgrade of Vista, you should be fine.  :yes:
I know that when I bought my desktop new in 2007 that there were oodles and oodles of problems with it, but that was 7 months after Vista rolled out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 11:13:20 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 10:41:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

Oh, and one last thing. I upgraded to Windows Vista today! So far so good. I like what I see. I'm hopeful that no problems will crop up.

So long as you upgraded to the latest upgrade of Vista, you should be fine.  :yes:
I know that when I bought my desktop new in 2007 that there were oodles and oodles of problems with it, but that was 7 months after Vista rolled out.

Hence why I waited awhile (and always do when a new OS comes out).  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 22, 2009, 12:05:33 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

Oh, and one last thing. I upgraded to Windows Vista today! So far so good. I like what I see. I'm hopeful that no problems will crop up.

Be careful Gary. Vista's like a three year old. If you do something it doesn't like it is going to whine.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 22, 2009, 12:07:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 11:13:20 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 10:41:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

Oh, and one last thing. I upgraded to Windows Vista today! So far so good. I like what I see. I'm hopeful that no problems will crop up.

So long as you upgraded to the latest upgrade of Vista, you should be fine.  :yes:
I know that when I bought my desktop new in 2007 that there were oodles and oodles of problems with it, but that was 7 months after Vista rolled out.

Hence why I waited awhile (and always do when a new OS comes out).  :biggrin:

What fun is that? I like playing around with new stuff until i have wiped my HDD 3 time and reinstalled just as many times! :P lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 22, 2009, 07:11:27 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 02:44:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2009, 02:07:50 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 01:52:19 PM

Ana, why did you replace Springy's quote in your signature?

Did you like that quote? If you want I can put it back.

Yes, I really liked that quote  :yes:

Ok then, will replace it later on! Springy wants to see it again as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 22, 2009, 04:06:20 PM

Season 38 of Price is Right started filming today. (http://img4.yfrog.com/i/oru.jpg/)  A look from Drew's entrance (quite literally DURING his entrance).

And yes, that's new door #5.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 22, 2009, 07:52:16 PM

I don't get this.

My NWS office is saying Thunderstorm Watch #493 is in effect for Citrus, Sumter, and Hernando Counties until 1 AM ET.

However, our local TV station says that it includes the counties of Citrus, Sumter, Hernando, Pasco, Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 22, 2009, 08:31:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 22, 2009, 12:07:08 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 11:13:20 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 21, 2009, 10:41:39 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 21, 2009, 10:39:36 PM

Oh, and one last thing. I upgraded to Windows Vista today! So far so good. I like what I see. I'm hopeful that no problems will crop up.

So long as you upgraded to the latest upgrade of Vista, you should be fine.  :yes:
I know that when I bought my desktop new in 2007 that there were oodles and oodles of problems with it, but that was 7 months after Vista rolled out.

Hence why I waited awhile (and always do when a new OS comes out).  :biggrin:

What fun is that? I like playing around with new stuff until i have wiped my HDD 3 time and reinstalled just as many times! :P lol

Been there and done that too many times. I've had that mindframe since Windows first came out. Thought it was time to NOT jump right into every new OS.  :bleh:

So...anyone here had Swine Flu? I'm sick today, and I think I have some kind of flu. Whether its Swine or not I don't know. I've got aches from head to toe, a slightly elevated temperature (99.5 at last look), a headache, and a cough. It's not as bad as the flu's I've had in the past, but then again they say the Swine flu is pretty mild right now. Frankly I'd not mind having it right now. They say it could get worse when winter comes.  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 22, 2009, 08:34:08 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 22, 2009, 08:31:23 PM

So...anyone here had Swine Flu? I'm sick today, and I think I have some kind of flu. Whether its Swine or not I don't know. I've got aches from head to toe, a slightly elevated temperature (99.5 at last look), a headache, and a cough. It's not as bad as the flu's I've had in the past, but then again they say the Swine flu is pretty mild right now. Frankly I'd not mind having it right now. They say it could get worse when winter comes.  :fear:

Gary....if you FEEL sick, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HOUSE!!!!
I agree..that's what *some* people say. But as of now I am not afraid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 22, 2009, 10:24:55 PM

It's official people. Jon and Kate are getting a divorce.
Not that surprising IMO. I knew it's gonna happen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 23, 2009, 01:26:22 AM

Man sorry to hear that Gary! hope you feel better soon. I know that must suck

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 23, 2009, 07:07:11 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 22, 2009, 07:52:16 PM

I don't get this.

My NWS office is saying Thunderstorm Watch #493 is in effect for Citrus, Sumter, and Hernando Counties until 1 AM ET.

However, our local TV station says that it includes the counties of Citrus, Sumter, Hernando, Pasco, Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas. :huh:

If you ever looked at the watch, have you even noticed "in and around the watch area" in the text on the  NWS website?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 23, 2009, 08:08:10 AM

Apparently, another company is trying to get attention on youtube:

Quote

Dear socool775,
Your video, Asheville Intellistar- 10/24/08 6:58 PM EDT, may have content that is owned or licensed by GoDigital Media Group.
No action is required on your part; however, if you are interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.
Sincerely,
- The YouTube Team

And here is the video that the dumb*** group thinks they can claim:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QSP24u9MhM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QSP24u9MhM#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 23, 2009, 08:29:29 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 23, 2009, 08:08:10 AM

Apparently, another company is trying to get attention on youtube:

Quote

Dear socool775,
Your video, Asheville Intellistar- 10/24/08 6:58 PM EDT, may have content that is owned or licensed by GoDigital Media Group.
No action is required on your part; however, if you are interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.
Sincerely,
- The YouTube Team

And here is the video that the dumb*** group thinks they can claim:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QSP24u9MhM#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QSP24u9MhM#[/url])

That same company filed a copyright claim on my video with the song "Cuban Coffee" by CC Gilmore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 23, 2009, 08:58:35 AM

Ed MacMahon has died.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 23, 2009, 09:03:00 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 23, 2009, 08:58:35 AM

Ed MacMahon has died.

Yes, I saw that, at 86.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 23, 2009, 12:33:06 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 23, 2009, 08:08:10 AM

Apparently, another company is trying to get attention on youtube:

Quote

Dear socool775,
Your video, Asheville Intellistar- 10/24/08 6:58 PM EDT, may have content that is owned or licensed by GoDigital Media Group.
No action is required on your part; however, if you are interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.
Sincerely,
- The YouTube Team

And here is the video that the dumb*** group thinks they can claim:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QSP24u9MhM#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QSP24u9MhM#[/url])

I had that on my videos with Steve Glotzer music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 23, 2009, 12:43:49 PM

http://www.godigitalmg.com/youtube-copyright.html (http://www.godigitalmg.com/youtube-copyright.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 23, 2009, 05:10:40 PM

YouTube is down right now for a maintenance. Great. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 23, 2009, 05:12:38 PM

Quote from: Felix Saenz on June 23, 2009, 05:10:40 PM

YouTube is down right now for a maintenance. Great. <_<

I saw that. They need to stop doing maintenance like every freakin. (and I'm saying this again because it's :censored: me off.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 23, 2009, 05:24:49 PM

Hey Felix, since you are a "Hot Weather Hater", how about you send some triple digits my way? :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 23, 2009, 05:56:04 PM

I'll tell you one thing about this heat, it takes EVERYTHING out of you.  I have been outside most of the day today and I am ABSOLUTELY exhausted.  It was 97 out today.  I should have hit the pool..stupid me :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 23, 2009, 06:08:30 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 23, 2009, 05:56:04 PM

I'll tell you one thing about this heat, it takes EVERYTHING out of you.  I have been outside most of the day today and I am ABSOLUTELY exhausted.  It was 97 out today.  I should have hit the pool..stupid me :P

I'm hitting the beach this monday so I can escape the heat ^_^. Right now I plan to stay indoors.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 23, 2009, 08:33:59 PM

Sooo...its day 2 of feeling like shit for me. My symptoms have not gotten much better yet. Only when I take some aspirin do I get some relief. And as of this morning I can add sore throat to my list of symptoms. Thankfully my stomach has bee fine, so I've been able to eat some things without any fear of getting sick. But my appetite is only a fraction of what it normally is. I don't think I've been this sick since grade school!  :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 23, 2009, 10:41:34 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 23, 2009, 08:33:59 PM

Sooo...its day 2 of feeling like shit for me. My symptoms have not gotten much better yet. Only when I take some aspirin do I get some relief. And as of this morning I can add sore throat to my list of symptoms. Thankfully my stomach has bee fine, so I've been able to eat some things without any fear of getting sick. But my appetite is only a fraction of what it normally is. I don't think I've been this sick since grade school!  :P :D

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Gary. I had very similar symptoms when I had the flu back around Christmas. Glad to know your stomach is feeling a little better. I hope you feel better soon! Being sick really sucks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2009, 11:27:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 23, 2009, 12:33:06 PM

I had that on my videos with Steve Glotzer music.

I just got an email notification about one of my clips with his music. They just put an ad on it, no links to buy the song or anything like what UMG does.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 24, 2009, 12:14:17 PM

Is HP starting to phase out the Compaq line? I was looking at Compaq's website the other night and only saw two or three desktops and one laptop for sale.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 24, 2009, 12:37:07 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 24, 2009, 12:14:17 PM

Is HP starting to phase out the Compaq line? I was looking at Compaq's website the other night and only saw two or three desktops and one laptop for sale.

I think they have been doing that for a while. IMO HP/Compaq home products suck. If you're going to buy an HP or Compaq buy a business grade machine they don't sell at Best Buy because they are made by the old Compaq team (pre-HP) so the quality is 100x better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 24, 2009, 07:15:59 PM

Anyone happen to notice anything wrong here?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 24, 2009, 07:31:28 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 24, 2009, 07:15:59 PM

Anyone happen to notice anything wrong here?

Spot the Fail?   :bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

Anyways....it's 95 in Grand Rapids, 86 in Ionia. The temperature differences in short distances... O_o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 24, 2009, 07:47:07 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 24, 2009, 07:31:28 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 24, 2009, 07:15:59 PM

Anyone happen to notice anything wrong here?

Spot the Fail?   :bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

Anyways....it's 95 in Grand Rapids, 86 in Ionia. The temperature differences in short distances... O_o

Errors like that just confirm why I hate HiRAD so much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2009, 08:09:02 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 24, 2009, 07:47:07 PM

Errors like that just confirm why I hate HiRAD so much.

That may not necessarily be an error. You know, situations like that DO actually happen. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2009, 08:11:21 PM

I've seen situations like that. Clearwater, FL can be at 91 degrees, while Clearwater Beach, FL can be 83 degrees.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 24, 2009, 08:22:23 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 24, 2009, 08:09:02 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 24, 2009, 07:47:07 PM

Errors like that just confirm why I hate HiRAD so much.

That may not necessarily be an error. You know, situations like that DO actually happen. :yes:

No, it is not possible here. Detroit was the same temperature as Lansing at the time I snapped that photo, so compare distances like that. Don't get me started on HiRAD lol  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2009, 08:31:45 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 24, 2009, 08:22:23 PM

No, it is not possible here. Detroit was the same temperature as Lansing at the time I snapped that photo, so compare distances like that. Don't get me started on HiRAD lol  :whistling:

It's not impossible. :thumbsup: It's possible that clouds could've developed over that area (that weren't over your area) and thus resulting in a cooler temperature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 24, 2009, 08:34:03 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 24, 2009, 08:31:45 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 24, 2009, 08:22:23 PM

No, it is not possible here. Detroit was the same temperature as Lansing at the time I snapped that photo, so compare distances like that. Don't get me started on HiRAD lol  :whistling:

It's not impossible. :thumbsup: It's possible that clouds could've developed over that area (that weren't over your area) and thus resulting in a cooler temperature.

Very true, cloud cover over a small or large area can make for wide temperature differences. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 24, 2009, 08:48:44 PM

You should probably do some simple research before jumping to conclusions. It actually was mostly cloudy and 95 at the time of that report. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on June 24, 2009, 08:51:06 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 24, 2009, 08:48:44 PM

You should probably do some simple research before jumping to conclusions. It actually was mostly cloudy and 95 at the time of that report. :whistling:

Oh snap!

We had an outflow thing earlier today. It dropped from 96 degrees to 86 degrees in an hour, while the next town over was reporting 96 degrees.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2009, 09:04:26 PM

We had some pop-up thunderstorms here yesterday, and it dropped the temperature from 100 to 79 in just a matter of minutes. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2009, 09:11:13 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 24, 2009, 09:04:26 PM

We had some pop-up thunderstorms here yesterday, and it dropped the temperature from 100 to 79 in just a matter of minutes. :yes:

We had something like that in 2007. It was 92 at the shore, then a strong severe thunderstorm came by and dropped the temp to 68 in 10 minutes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2009, 09:33:17 PM

Well, its day 3 of being sick. Even though I've felt downright miserable from time to time today (my fever hit 102.4 at one point today), I think overall today has been a bit better than the last two. It seemed like anytime my symptoms flared up and I took an aspirin the aspirin seemed to work quicker, and it took longer for the symptoms to return. But when they did return they did it with a vengeance. I've been spending most of this evening/night sweating terribly (to the point where I'm soaking my clothes and the sofa). I'm hoping that's a sign that this bug is starting to wind down a bit.  :biggrin: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 24, 2009, 09:49:20 PM

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you get better soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 24, 2009, 10:03:52 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 24, 2009, 08:48:44 PM

You should probably do some simple research before jumping to conclusions. It actually was mostly cloudy and 95 at the time of that report. :whistling:

Tyler, how many times do I have to tell you that I was checking the current observation (legitiment ob out of Gerald R Ford Int'l in Grand Rapids instead of unnecessary guess from HiRAD) several times. There was no thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of either location and according to HiRAD, there was actually less cloud cover in Ionia than in Grand Rapids. A 9 degree temperature spread in an area where population density declines are gradual is not justified.

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2009, 09:33:17 PM

Well, its day 3 of being sick. Even though I've felt downright miserable from time to time today (my fever hit 102.4 at one point today), I think overall today has been a bit better than the last two. It seemed like anytime my symptoms flared up and I took an aspirin the aspirin seemed to work quicker, and it took longer for the symptoms to return. But when they did return they did it with a vengeance. I've been spending most of this evening/night sweating terribly (to the point where I'm soaking my clothes and the sofa). I'm hoping that's a sign that this bug is starting to wind down a bit.  :biggrin: B)

Gary, I really do hope you get better soon. This does not sound fun for you at all :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 12:25:35 AM

So, YouTube apparently is changing their channels to their new layout on July 15. I thought they scratched that idea, because I saw lots of negative comments about it. I thought the purpose of keeping sites popular is to satisfy their viewers? This obviously isn't the way to go. Just look at all of the negative comments on this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-NILysH1w#ws-hd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-NILysH1w#ws-hd)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 12:28:40 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 12:25:35 AM

So, YouTube apparently is changing their channels to their new layout on July 15. I thought they scratched that idea, because I saw lots of negative comments about it. I thought the purpose of keeping sites popular is to satisfy their viewers? This obviously isn't the way to go. Just look at all of the negative comments on this video:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-NILysH1w#ws-hd[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-NILysH1w#ws-hd[/url])

There's a yellow pop up box on my channel saying the change will come soon, I have mixed feeling on it, I don't like it or dislike it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 12:31:11 AM

I dispise the new channels. I hope they implement a feature to remove that top part with the big YouTube player, it slows down my laptop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 10:50:47 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

You knew that this was inevitable though after YouTube developers began praising their beta channels, Ana.  I finally upgraded mine just to get used to the new settings.  It seems alright for now, but I would prefer to keep the older channel layout if allowed a choice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 11:05:58 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 10:50:47 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

You knew that this was inevitable though after YouTube developers began praising their beta channels, Ana.  I finally upgraded mine just to get used to the new settings.  It seems alright for now, but I would prefer to keep the older channel layout if allowed a choice.

I might change mines ahead of time too since we don't have a choice anyway. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 25, 2009, 11:10:16 AM

I'm not too happy with the change either, but I'll just have to get used it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:15:53 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

The older format is better. The new beta is too confusing, and I can't even view a seperate page to watch the video.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 11:17:07 AM

I changed it, it's the way it was when I experimented with it a few weeks ago.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92 (http://www.youtube.com/user/Weatherlover92)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 25, 2009, 11:25:49 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:15:53 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

The older format is better. The new beta is too confusing, and I can't even view a seperate page to watch the video.

Yeah, that's the part I hate the most.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 11:28:09 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 25, 2009, 11:25:49 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:15:53 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

The older format is better. The new beta is too confusing, and I can't even view a seperate page to watch the video.

Yeah, that's the part I hate the most.  :yes:

The part I hate is that the beta channels aren't transparent. I want my background to be shown as well.
BTW I just went back to the new layout...mind as well get used to it. >_>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:54:04 AM

I'll just keep my channel the same. Then let the beta happen..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 11:28:09 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 25, 2009, 11:25:49 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:15:53 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

The older format is better. The new beta is too confusing, and I can't even view a seperate page to watch the video.

Yeah, that's the part I hate the most.  :yes:

The part I hate is that the beta channels aren't transparent. I want my background to be shown as well.
BTW I just went back to the new layout...mind as well get used to it. >_>

That's what I hate about it too. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 25, 2009, 12:23:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:54:04 AM

I'll just keep my channel the same. Then let the beta happen..

That's my plan as well. Enjoy the much more straight forward and easier-for-slower-computers-to-load channels while you have them!  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 12:26:39 PM

My question is: Why would they implement the new channels if they are met with basically all negative responses?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 25, 2009, 12:32:30 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 12:26:39 PM

My question is: Why would they implement the new channels if they are met with basically all negative responses?

Well, my guess is that it is the same reason TWC made all the changes to Intellistar and NBC made all the changes to TWC that they did:
They like it, and they can get away with it since there is nothing anyone can do about it except complain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 12:56:41 PM

Life is so unfair.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 12:58:27 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 25, 2009, 12:56:41 PM

Life is so unfair.  :hmm:

bleh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 25, 2009, 02:30:19 PM

Just bought 4GB of memory for my computers (2GB single stick for my netbook, 2 1GB sticks for my tower)...and will only spend around $70.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 25, 2009, 03:57:11 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

Patrick, I hope it goes well for you! You deserve it, and it is awesome that you have come this far! Don't be nervous and be confident. Keep that in mind and I am sure you will get the job you deserve.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 04:01:18 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great!  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 04:02:18 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

My god, Patrick!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! I wish you the best of luck in that phone interview! Remember, take a deep breath, leave the nerves behind, and be confident! I know you will do well!!!!!!!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 04:02:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

That's fantastic news! I hope you get the job.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2009, 04:03:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

Congrats! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 25, 2009, 04:05:29 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

Good luck, Patrick. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 04:13:43 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 03:54:55 PM

Wish me luck this Monday afternoon as I have a phone interview with the NWS office in Wilmington, NC for a full-time meteorology job, and I'm one of the only three finalists left for this opening! :thrilled:

Good luck Patrick! Wish you all the best. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:17:20 PM

Is AIM working for any of you all? I got timed out, and my internet is fine. I tried AIM express and I get the same problem. I am hoping it's not me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 05:19:38 PM

AIM is fine here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2009, 05:20:32 PM

AIM is down here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 25, 2009, 05:24:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 01:49:23 AM

I just switched back to the old format and now they are telling us that everyone has to switch to beta channels???? WTF. YT is dead.

Beta Channels:  :thumbdown: Hate it. I like the old one better. What a stupid idea.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:25:14 PM

This is weird...resetting my comp now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 05:35:00 PM

now AIM isn't working.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:35:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 05:35:00 PM

now AIM isn't working.

It seems that it's been "hiccuping". Too weird, now I am back online.

EDIT: Now not anymore >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 05:36:45 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:35:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 05:35:00 PM

now AIM isn't working.

It seems that it's been "hiccuping". Too weird, now I am back online.

EDIT: Now not anymore >_<

Gmail AIM is not working.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2009, 05:46:17 PM

This is just in from TMZ, but Michael Jackson has died. Source to come. :o :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:47:11 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 25, 2009, 05:46:17 PM

This is just in from TMZ, but Michael Jackson has died. Source to come. :o

Naaaah that's Impossible. I heard he just had a cardio arrest. TMZ FTL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2009, 05:48:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:47:11 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 25, 2009, 05:46:17 PM

This is just in from TMZ, but Michael Jackson has died. Source to come. :o

Naaaah that's Impossible. I heard he just had a cardio arrest. TMZ FTL.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/ (http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2009, 05:50:10 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 25, 2009, 05:48:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 05:47:11 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 25, 2009, 05:46:17 PM

This is just in from TMZ, but Michael Jackson has died. Source to come. :o

Naaaah that's Impossible. I heard he just had a cardio arrest. TMZ FTL.

[url]http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/[/url] ([url]http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/[/url])

Wow. This is a shock. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 05:50:21 PM

AIm troubles again...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 07:50:38 PM

Michael Jackson topic

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,2329.0.html (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,2329.0.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 09:33:16 PM

Wow, busy night tonight! 18 users on right now.

Tomorrow morning's the day I retake my road/license test. I've got my parallel parking pretty straight now, so I hope I pass this time! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 25, 2009, 09:36:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 09:33:16 PM

Wow, busy night tonight! 18 users on right now.

Tomorrow morning's the day I retake my road/license test. I've got my parallel parking pretty straight now, so I hope I pass this time! :)

Good luck! Keep in mind when you are taking it that some of us (me) are nowhere near as far as you are! :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 11:32:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 09:33:16 PM

Wow, busy night tonight! 18 users on right now.

Tomorrow morning's the day I retake my road/license test. I've got my parallel parking pretty straight now, so I hope I pass this time! :)

Good luck with the driving test, Mike! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2009, 11:32:29 PM

Good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:32:48 PM

Im sure you will do awesome Mike :) Good luck

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2009, 11:32:54 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 11:32:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 09:33:16 PM

Wow, busy night tonight! 18 users on right now.

Tomorrow morning's the day I retake my road/license test. I've got my parallel parking pretty straight now, so I hope I pass this time! :)

Good luck with the driving test, Mike! B)

Here's a lot of good luck to you, Mike! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:33:20 PM

Wow so many posts here tonight. Lovin this :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2009, 11:35:48 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2009, 11:33:20 PM

Wow so many posts here tonight. Lovin this :P

Me too. :thrilled: (Have I said that enough already? :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2009, 11:44:32 PM

sadly, it will die down after midnight :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 11:45:01 PM

I'm probably gonna rest when it's 9:00.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:45:53 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 25, 2009, 11:44:32 PM

sadly, it will die down after midnight :(

Cant keep it up forever or it will get old :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2009, 11:46:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 11:45:01 PM

I'm probably gonna rest when it's 9:00.

That's right...it's not even that late for you. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:46:39 PM

Ana has to get up for YWT :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2009, 11:47:14 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2009, 11:46:39 PM

Ana has to get up for YWT :P

Oh that's right, I forgot! :doh: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:48:35 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2009, 11:47:14 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2009, 11:46:39 PM

Ana has to get up for YWT :P

Oh that's right, I forgot! :doh: :P

Poor Ana has to get up early too see her two favorite people on TWC :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2009, 11:49:22 PM

too bad I won't see Heather until the weekend. My :wub:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2009, 11:49:50 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2009, 11:48:35 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2009, 11:47:14 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2009, 11:46:39 PM

Ana has to get up for YWT :P

Oh that's right, I forgot! :doh: :P

Poor Ana has to get up early too see her two favorite people on TWC :P

I go to sleep at 12:30. I'm just gonna lay down for a bit and then resume my heroine duties.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2009, 11:52:22 PM

Best of luck to you Mike. Just remember, stay calm while your behind the wheel.  :biggrin:

Best of luck to you also Patrick! Hope you get that job!  :biggrin: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on June 25, 2009, 11:52:51 PM

I think we can breathe a sigh of relief after midnight. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2009, 11:54:22 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2009, 11:52:22 PM

Best of luck to you Mike. Just remember, stay calm while your behind the wheel.  :biggrin:

Best of luck to you also Patrick! Hope you get that job!  :biggrin: B)

Thanks, Gary!  I hope you get well from your flu soon. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:54:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2009, 11:52:22 PM

Best of luck to you Mike. Just remember, stay calm while your behind the wheel.  :biggrin:

Best of luck to you also Patrick! Hope you get that job!  :biggrin: B)

How you feeling with your flu Gary?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 11:55:02 PM

Quote from: Spring Rubber on June 25, 2009, 11:52:51 PM

I think we can breathe a sigh of relief after midnight. :wacko:

Haha, true. This is better than having a dead forum though. Remember how slow this forum was back in late '07? It's amazing how far we've gotten since :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on June 25, 2009, 11:56:27 PM

BINGO! It's Loud 'n' Clear!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2009, 11:57:50 PM

I'm doing a little better today guys. Probably the best day I've had so far this week. But that doesn't mean I'm not feeling like crap anymore, because I am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2009, 11:58:19 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2009, 11:57:50 PM

I'm doing a little better today guys. Probably the best day I've had so far this week. But that doesn't mean I'm not feeling like crap anymore, because I am.

That's good to hear :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on June 25, 2009, 11:59:28 PM

God I'm so pathetic..... :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geJN10imN8Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geJN10imN8Y#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Spring Rubber on June 25, 2009, 11:59:44 PM

we came very close to 1000 today. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2009, 11:59:48 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on June 25, 2009, 11:59:28 PM

God I'm so pathetic..... :P
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geJN10imN8Y#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geJN10imN8Y#[/url])

Looks awesome

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 12:07:44 AM

Now that we've made it through a day with a record amount of posts, I should head to sleep. Have to wake up ~7AM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 26, 2009, 12:08:57 AM

Well everyone, thank you for making this such a fun night. :) We were soooo close.

Good night. :sleeping:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 26, 2009, 12:17:36 AM

Everyone did a great job and we all had fun! think all of our brains are overheated now :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2009, 12:19:23 AM

That was one wild and frantic evening of posts. :wacko:  I'm stunned that the server didn't crash before midnight! :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 26, 2009, 12:21:29 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2009, 12:19:23 AM

That was one wild and frantic evening of posts. :wacko:  I'm stunned that the server didn't crash before midnight! :bleh:

Im interested to see what the site stats look like after tonight :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 26, 2009, 12:42:47 AM

I'm probably gonna go to sleep very early...I am tired! I may wake up till 3 or 4!!!!

This superheroine needs to rest. Night all!  :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 26, 2009, 07:47:51 AM

I fell asleep early. Perhaps I could assisted in te final 4 posts needed. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 26, 2009, 08:04:17 AM

O_O I'm up! I'm up!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:33:42 AM

I passed the driving test!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 26, 2009, 10:35:18 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:33:42 AM

I passed the driving test!  :twothumbs:

Congratulations, Mike!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 26, 2009, 10:36:40 AM

Congratultions, Mike.  Did you get your license then?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:38:37 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 26, 2009, 10:36:40 AM

Congratultions, Mike.  Did you get your license then?

Yep, right now I just have a temporary card that expires in 15-days. I should have my real (restricted) license mailed within that time.

Now all I need is a job.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 26, 2009, 11:02:10 AM

Congrats Mike, I knew you could do it!

Try not to compete with me in the job search :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 26, 2009, 11:16:32 AM

Just got my new LG env3 in the mail, and I love it! The threaded texting was a great touch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 26, 2009, 11:19:01 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:38:37 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 26, 2009, 10:36:40 AM

Congratultions, Mike.  Did you get your license then?

Yep, right now I just have a temporary card that expires in 15-days. I should have my real (restricted) license mailed within that time.

Now all I need is a job.

Awesome news Mike, Congrats and now you can relax :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2009, 11:24:45 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:38:37 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 26, 2009, 10:36:40 AM

Congratultions, Mike.  Did you get your license then?

Yep, right now I just have a temporary card that expires in 15-days. I should have my real (restricted) license mailed within that time.

Now all I need is a job.

Wow congrats! Where did you take driver's ed? Because my school offered it last year but I couldn't take it for personal reasons.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 11:26:30 AM

I took drivers ed at my school in 2007-08 during first semester. By the time I was done the course I was 16 and had my permit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 26, 2009, 11:29:14 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:33:42 AM

I passed the driving test!  :twothumbs:

Congratulations! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 26, 2009, 12:04:36 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:33:42 AM

I passed the driving test!  :twothumbs:

Congratulations to you, Mike! :clap: :clap:
____________________________________________________________________________________________

Also, I just realized that on our "posting-rampage" last night I could have used the "Quick-Reply" feature. :wall: :wall: I didn't even think once about it. :doh: Did anyone else use it? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 26, 2009, 12:10:03 PM

You can enable it in your account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2009, 12:41:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2009, 10:33:42 AM

I passed the driving test!  :twothumbs:

Congratulations, Mike! B)  Hope you enjoy your new privilege.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 26, 2009, 03:06:24 PM

Just got a call from one of the EC Softball coaches, I made it in the league!!!! I'm going tonight to tryout more and be placed in a team! I'm so happy! Finally I got something to do this summer!  :thrilled: :dance: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 26, 2009, 03:10:24 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 26, 2009, 03:06:24 PM

Just got a call from one of the EC Softball coaches, I made it in the league!!!! I'm going tonight to tryout more and be placed in a team! I'm so happy! Finally I got something to do this summer!  :thrilled: :dance: :biggrin:

Congrats! I hope it works wll for you and you have fun! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 27, 2009, 01:32:20 AM

Well...I MADE IT ON A TEAM!!!
And...I'm central fielder. Which is the same as Right and Left fielder, but at least it gives me more experience in playing outfield. The coach told me that I needed more practice in batting but I am very proficient in catching. I ran around the bases multiple times, and *phew* I am tired! But it's good excercize!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 27, 2009, 05:16:33 AM

Congrats Ana! I hope you have fun!  :yes: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 27, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong when I try to publish my videos in widescreen? I change the setting for the preview screen to 16:9 and I click on Windows Media DVD Widescreen or something like that and it produces an even more narrow screen than normal. Mike, I know you have obviously published a lot of your videos as of late in widescreen, can you tell me how to do it? It would be much appreciated! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 27, 2009, 12:14:08 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 27, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong when I try to publish my videos in widescreen? I change the setting for the preview screen to 16:9 and I click on Windows Media DVD Widescreen or something like that and it produces an even more narrow screen than normal. Mike, I know you have obviously published a lot of your videos as of late in widescreen, can you tell me how to do it? It would be much appreciated! :D

Are you using Windows Movie Maker 2.6?

If so, what you need to do, is render the video as 856x480 pixels.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 27, 2009, 12:34:46 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 27, 2009, 12:14:08 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 27, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong when I try to publish my videos in widescreen? I change the setting for the preview screen to 16:9 and I click on Windows Media DVD Widescreen or something like that and it produces an even more narrow screen than normal. Mike, I know you have obviously published a lot of your videos as of late in widescreen, can you tell me how to do it? It would be much appreciated! :D

Are you using Windows Movie Maker 2.6?

If so, what you need to do, is render the video as 856x480 pixels.

Yes, I am uing WMM 2.6. The problem seems to be rendering the video the way in which you speak.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2009, 12:36:27 PM

You should only use it in Widescreen for TWC HD clips though. It looks awkward and messes up the frame rate for standard TWC SD clips. That's why I don't put my playlist clips in widescreen just for certain 'test' clips.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 27, 2009, 01:00:50 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 27, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong when I try to publish my videos in widescreen? I change the setting for the preview screen to 16:9 and I click on Windows Media DVD Widescreen or something like that and it produces an even more narrow screen than normal. Mike, I know you have obviously published a lot of your videos as of late in widescreen, can you tell me how to do it? It would be much appreciated! :D

I just changed the setting to 16:9 like I said in a comment I made on YT awhile back. I, however, am using the XP version (I think that's 2.0).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 27, 2009, 01:11:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 27, 2009, 01:00:50 PM

Quote from: socool775 on June 27, 2009, 11:57:21 AM

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong when I try to publish my videos in widescreen? I change the setting for the preview screen to 16:9 and I click on Windows Media DVD Widescreen or something like that and it produces an even more narrow screen than normal. Mike, I know you have obviously published a lot of your videos as of late in widescreen, can you tell me how to do it? It would be much appreciated! :D

I just changed the setting to 16:9 like I said in a comment I made on YT awhile back. I, however, am using the XP version (I think that's 2.0).

That changes the preview screen on the right but does not affect any of my videos at all. What Zach is saying about the aspect ratio my clips happen to be published in must be what I am doing wrong, but I don't know how to fix it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 27, 2009, 06:57:31 PM

So how is everyone this afternoon? Well I hope. I'm doing a little better myself I think. I haven't ran a fever at all so far today, which would be the first time I've not run a fever for a whole day. I still feel a little achy from time to time, and I've got a nasty cough at times, but otherwise the most severe symptoms seem to have passed. I know one thing, I wouldn't wish this on anyone, even my worst enemy. I decided to see a doctor this morning just to make sure there wasn't something serious going on that I didn't know about, and everything checked out fine. She said my lungs were clear, my breathing was fine, my blood pressure was fine, my ears were fine, my throat was fine, and my nose was fine except she said she could see some drainage goiing down into my throat. She felt my neck and asked if anything was tender and nothing was. So I'm a little more at ease now knowing that nothing more is wrong than what I thought.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 27, 2009, 07:23:46 PM

Gonna give my desktop PC a 'bath' Monday when my memory sticks come in...got a can of compressed air to give it a good cleaning.

Also picked up today a wireless printing server...noticed it's difficult to print from netbook/laptop when it's hooked up behind the tower.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 27, 2009, 07:26:57 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 27, 2009, 07:23:46 PM

Gonna give my desktop PC a 'bath' Monday when my memory sticks come in...got a can of compressed air to give it a good cleaning.

Also picked up today a wireless printing server...noticed it's difficult to print from netbook/laptop when it's hooked up behind the tower.

/me throws Matt's PC into a tub full of bath water

/me runs fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on June 27, 2009, 07:44:51 PM

Glad to hear you're feeling better, lfmusiclover.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2009, 08:04:32 PM

Hope you'll be completely well soon, Gary!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 27, 2009, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 27, 2009, 07:26:57 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 27, 2009, 07:23:46 PM

Gonna give my desktop PC a 'bath' Monday when my memory sticks come in...got a can of compressed air to give it a good cleaning.

Also picked up today a wireless printing server...noticed it's difficult to print from netbook/laptop when it's hooked up behind the tower.

/me throws Matt's PC into a tub full of bath water

/me runs fast.

/me hits jtmal0723 with Mike Seidel's large trout. Then she gives tprifan28 a new PC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 27, 2009, 11:05:21 PM

500th post!!!! I iz now a hero member! YAAAAAAY!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2009, 05:32:55 PM

Gosh, the same person (TWCFreak) comments on all of my emulator videos asking for a key to Microsoft Office, and when I tell him "no, it's illegal", he doesn't believe me. :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 28, 2009, 05:36:26 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 28, 2009, 05:32:55 PM

Gosh, the same person (TWCFreak) comments on all of my emulator videos asking for a key to Microsoft Office, and when I tell him "no, it's illegal", he doesn't believe me. :hammer:

Block him. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2009, 05:39:30 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 28, 2009, 05:36:26 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 28, 2009, 05:32:55 PM

Gosh, the same person (TWCFreak) comments on all of my emulator videos asking for a key to Microsoft Office, and when I tell him "no, it's illegal", he doesn't believe me. :hammer:

Block him. ;)

well, he actually blocked me in return after I said I wouldn't give him the key. Doesn't surprise me. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2009, 05:42:47 PM

Felling pretty good today. All of the symptoms seem to be gone now, except for some lingering cough and congestion. For the first time today I've started eating as I normally would. I've lost probably 10-15 pounds, just because I had no appetite for 4 straight days. So I've got to start eating normally again! LOL.  :biggrin: :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 28, 2009, 05:49:43 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2009, 05:42:47 PM

Felling pretty good today. All of the symptoms seem to be gone now, except for some lingering cough and congestion. For the first time today I've started eating as I normally would. I've lost probably 10-15 pounds, just because I had no appetite for 4 straight days. So I've got to start eating normally again! LOL.  :biggrin: :no:

YAAAAAY!!!  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 28, 2009, 05:56:50 PM

Glad to hear you're feeling better now, lfmusiclover. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 28, 2009, 08:45:54 PM

According to Rod, a fifth celebrity has died...she was a star in the 50's. RIP Gale Storm.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/28/AR2009062801451.html?hpid=topnews (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/28/AR2009062801451.html?hpid=topnews)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2009, 08:58:23 PM

Is something going on or is this a striking coincidence? I haven't seen this many deaths in a little over a week's time before! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2009, 09:10:20 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 28, 2009, 05:42:47 PM

Felling pretty good today. All of the symptoms seem to be gone now, except for some lingering cough and congestion. For the first time today I've started eating as I normally would. I've lost probably 10-15 pounds, just because I had no appetite for 4 straight days. So I've got to start eating normally again! LOL.  :biggrin: :no:

Good to hear!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on June 28, 2009, 09:27:46 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 28, 2009, 05:32:55 PM

Gosh, the same person (TWCFreak) comments on all of my emulator videos asking for a key to Microsoft Office, and when I tell him "no, it's illegal", he doesn't believe me. :hammer:

It's probably just twcjimmy

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2009, 09:42:14 PM

TWCFreak is Trevor's account... doesn't sound like something he would say though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 29, 2009, 12:01:49 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 28, 2009, 09:42:14 PM

TWCFreak is Trevor's account... doesn't sound like something he would say though.

Hacking?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 29, 2009, 12:14:57 AM

So 2morrow I am going to San Diego, baby! I won't be here all day, but I will be back by 7 or 8 PM my time. It's a one-day thing (wish it was a vacation  <_<). I'll be visiting a great aunt of mine, and also I will *try* to twitpic some pics. I hope to have a great time.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 29, 2009, 12:31:23 PM

Think it's safe to say this is Todd Santos' Youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/TSweatherVideo (http://www.youtube.com/user/TSweatherVideo)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 29, 2009, 12:40:16 PM

Well, I'll see how long this videos lasts. I'm going to use Dailymotion now for songs that I know are copyrighted. Here's one that I've wanted to have on Youtube, but would've been deleted after one day. :angry:

http://www.dailymotion.com/TWCZach/video/16330755 (http://www.dailymotion.com/TWCZach/video/16330755)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 29, 2009, 01:20:34 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 29, 2009, 12:40:16 PM

Well, I'll see how long this videos lasts. I'm going to use Dailymotion now for songs that I know are copyrighted. Here's one that I've wanted to have on Youtube, but would've been deleted after one day. :angry:

[url]http://www.dailymotion.com/TWCZach/video/16330755[/url] ([url]http://www.dailymotion.com/TWCZach/video/16330755[/url])

It's still processing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 29, 2009, 01:40:38 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 29, 2009, 01:20:34 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 29, 2009, 12:40:16 PM

Well, I'll see how long this videos lasts. I'm going to use Dailymotion now for songs that I know are copyrighted. Here's one that I've wanted to have on Youtube, but would've been deleted after one day. :angry:

[url]http://www.dailymotion.com/TWCZach/video/16330755[/url] ([url]http://www.dailymotion.com/TWCZach/video/16330755[/url])

It's still processing.

I can see it fine when I'm logged in. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 29, 2009, 02:06:02 PM

That's an issue with dailymotion. It takes a while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2009, 02:18:09 PM

Zach, your video here is now showing. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2009, 03:55:57 PM

Lately some YouTube videos have been really slow on my iBook laptop. They often not play smoothly and sometimes the video freezes but the audio plays fine. This is also only on certain videos, and they're slow whether or not I have high quality enabled. I only have Firefox open too. Any ideas?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 29, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 29, 2009, 03:55:57 PM

Lately some YouTube videos have been really slow on my iBook laptop. They often not play smoothly and sometimes the video freezes but the audio plays fine. This is also only on certain videos, and they're slow whether or not I have high quality enabled. I only have Firefox open too. Any ideas?

Try adding &fmt=6 to the end of the video URL. That should get you a smoother video, but lower quality. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2009, 04:56:47 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 29, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

Try adding &fmt=6 to the end of the video URL. That should get you a smoother video, but lower quality. :yes:

That seems to work, thanks. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 30, 2009, 01:18:18 AM

Is it me or does it seem like Paul Goodloe is nervous and messes up a lot on air lately?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 30, 2009, 07:41:26 AM

Big news everyone-

while Gary recovers from illness (and I do hope it is going well), I will be undergoing oral surgery, or wisdom teeth removal shortly here at 8:00 AM EDT. My brother had had it done during our XL daze (term I use to refer to pre-Intellistr days) and I was told it was very painful. Due to the fact that I did not sleep well at all last night (barely over 3 hours), the pain from the procedure, and possibly effects from anesthetics, I will be sleeping much of the day. Please wish me luck in recovering, it will take a few days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 30, 2009, 08:03:31 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 30, 2009, 07:41:26 AM

Big news everyone-

while Gary recovers from illness (and I do hope it is going well), I will be undergoing oral surgery, or wisdom teeth removal shortly here at 8:00 AM EDT. My brother had had it done during our XL daze (term I use to refer to pre-Intellistr days) and I was told it was very painful. Due to the fact that I did not sleep well at all last night (barely over 3 hours), the pain from the procedure, and possibly effects from anesthetics, I will be sleeping much of the day. Please wish me luck in recovering, it will take a few days.

Wow Aaron, I do wish you luck. A friend of mine just had his pulled out, but everything went fine.

Anyways...2morrow is my eye lasik surgery and I am starting to get a little nervous. Adam keeps telling me to just keep taking breaths and I will be fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 30, 2009, 09:04:04 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 30, 2009, 08:03:31 AM

Quote from: socool775 on June 30, 2009, 07:41:26 AM

Big news everyone-

while Gary recovers from illness (and I do hope it is going well), I will be undergoing oral surgery, or wisdom teeth removal shortly here at 8:00 AM EDT. My brother had had it done during our XL daze (term I use to refer to pre-Intellistr days) and I was told it was very painful. Due to the fact that I did not sleep well at all last night (barely over 3 hours), the pain from the procedure, and possibly effects from anesthetics, I will be sleeping much of the day. Please wish me luck in recovering, it will take a few days.

Wow Aaron, I do wish you luck. A friend of mine just had his pulled out, but everything went fine.

Anyways...2morrow is my eye lasik surgery and I am starting to get a little nervous. Adam keeps telling me to just keep taking breaths and I will be fine.

Good luck to both of you with your surgeries, and I hope you both recover quickly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 30, 2009, 09:28:21 AM

Good Luck with the wisdom teeth surgery.  I was SUPER nervous when I got mine out.  Nothing hurts until you fully wake up from the anesthesia.  The surgery onlu took 20 minutes, but I didn't come out of the anesthetics until 25 minutes after the surgery.  Prepare to be very emotional :P, and you will look like a chipmunk for a couple of days.

Also, good luck with the eye surgery, Ana.  I hear it is TOTALLY worth it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 30, 2009, 09:55:16 AM

Wow, good luck, Aaron. Just keep in mind the sooner you get the wisdom teeth out, the better. And same for you, Ana. I wish you the best.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 30, 2009, 10:11:31 AM

Thanks everyone. It did not take long at all, and is not painful as of yet. The surgery itself took 25 minutes, and I took an additional 25 as well for the anaesthesia (laughing gas) to wear off. My mouth is now excessively bleeding, butI am okay for now. Good luck to you Ana on your surgery.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2009, 11:15:42 AM

Seriously, what the hell is with all these major fatal air crashes this year? Now a jet crashed in the Indian ocean..and reports say only a toddler survived.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2009, 11:18:24 AM

Good to hear the surgery went well Aaron, and good luck with yours Ana! I'm due to have my bottom wisdom teeth removed soon, they're completely impacted as of my April appointment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 30, 2009, 12:16:31 PM

Thanks, Mike. The pain is starting, and I am eating root beer float popsicles, and I have been through over a dozen gauze pads now as the bleeding has been consistent.
Good luck again on your sugery Ana  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 30, 2009, 12:22:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2009, 11:15:42 AM

Seriously, what the hell is with all these major fatal air crashes this year? Now a jet crashed in the Indian ocean..and reports say only a toddler survived.

I know...now I'm afraid of flying.
The toddler reported to be 5 years old.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 30, 2009, 03:19:51 PM

Wish me luck. This is my first tornado warning in like 7 years. :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 30, 2009, 04:18:32 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 30, 2009, 03:19:51 PM

Wish me luck. This is my first tornado warning in like 7 years. :fear:

In 7 years? Wow. We normally end up getting a few Tornado Warnings a year here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 30, 2009, 05:40:20 PM

Well, I got very close, but I was not selected for the NWS job opening in Wilmington, NC as another person had more computer skills than me. :hmm:  My interview at least did go well in their eyes.  It turns out that I was applying for a very highly sought after office due to its coastal location, which made the job interview extremely competitive.  I have an application for the NWS job opening in Caribou, ME right now, so I should have a better shot with that place as it's not quite as appealing.  I really hope that some more opportunities open up these next few months so that I have more chances to finally land a meteorology job. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 30, 2009, 06:07:10 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 30, 2009, 05:40:20 PM

Well, I got very close, but I was not selected for the NWS job opening in Wilmington, NC as another person had more computer skills than me. :hmm:  My interview at least did go well in their eyes.  It turns out that I was applying for a very highly sought after office due to its coastal location, which made the job interview extremely competitive.  I have an application for the NWS job opening in Caribou, ME right now, so I should have a better shot with that place as it's not quite as appealing.  I really hope that some more opportunities open up these next few months so that I have more chances to finally land a meteorology job. :(

Good luck Patrick, im sorry they did that to you. :angry:

myself, i am going to try that Summer program at NWS Taunton if i can still get in there even though I'm a Sophomore (Juniors-Seniors College students only)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2009, 11:36:45 PM

I was a member at that blog but I think my account was disabled due to inactivity.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2009, 11:57:42 PM

socool, I'm glad your surgery went well and your recovering well. The bleeding will take awhile to stop, but it will. Just keep eating those ice pops! As for me, I'm doing well now. Still trying to shake the cough, but otherwise I'm more or less back to my old self now. Thanks for being concerned about me though. It really means alot! Same to everyone else too!  :biggrin: B)

Zach, that's not ADD. Not sure what it is, but it's not ADD. That I know for a fact.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 30, 2009, 11:58:52 PM

Well, Zach, this is what I gotta say: GET OVER IT. You're making things worse. You just think you can take over things by yourself. We all want to help, we all were being nice, but no, all you care is your priceless videos and you think you can do way better than everyone else. I try to help, but all you do is cause more trouble. I'm sorry but I agree with everyone that has to say about you. Age is not important in terms of being an administrator, a coach, a peer, etcetera. It's maturity. You complain because a 13-year-old (whose name will not be mentioned) is in charge? For example, Look at Martin. He's younger than me and he is the owner here. I never complained about Martin because of his age. I respect him and trust him. Zachy, just shut up and let go of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 30, 2009, 11:59:19 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on June 30, 2009, 11:54:18 PM

OK. So I will confess that I have Attention-deficit disorder because I get jealous over a lot of things and it makes me mad when I don't get what I want.

Thats what I would call someone who is a a selfish brat :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 30, 2009, 11:59:54 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on June 30, 2009, 11:57:42 PM

socool, I'm glad your surgery went well and your recovering well. The bleeding will take awhile to stop, but it will. Just keep eating those ice pops! As for me, I'm doing well now. Still trying to shake the cough, but otherwise I'm more or less back to my old self now. Thanks for being concerned about me though. It really means alot! Same to everyone else too!  :biggrin: B)

Zach, that's not ADD. Not sure what it is, but it's not ADD. That I know for a fact.  :yes:

Thanks Gary! It did stop bleeding a few hours ago, but the unbearable pain remains, and most likely will for a couple more days. I am glad you are much better, and thanks again for exchanging concern with me  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2009, 12:02:04 AM

I should also say that I go through a lot of arguing with my parents almost every day and my older brother every other day which can probably make me an angry person in general.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 01, 2009, 12:03:28 AM

Quote from: TWCZach on July 01, 2009, 12:02:04 AM

I should also say that I go through a lot of arguing with my parents almost every day and my older brother every other day which can probably make me an angry person in general.

So you like taking your anger out by being self centered and annoying. Why do you fight with your parents and older brother? Is it because you think you know it all and dont want to listen to someone older and more knowledgeable than you

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:04:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

I love that song too!! I've heard that he lost it though :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 01:31:43 AM

Well you guys. in exactly 12 hours, I'm gonna get rid of my glasses. I won't pop back on here until I pass full 24 hour recovery. I have AIM Mobile on my phone so during my recovery feel free to text.

I'll see you all in (about) 24 hours!!!!  :wave:

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:04:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

I love that song too!! I've heard that he lost it though :(

I know!!! :( I was like "awww man".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:44:51 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 01:31:43 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:04:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

I love that song too!! I've heard that he lost it though :(

I know!!! :( I was like "awww man".

But you never know. As you recall, he said the same thing about 'Shadow'. Things could turn around. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on July 01, 2009, 09:10:19 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

Agreed. I like his other songs, Shadow and Texas Moon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 01, 2009, 10:21:20 AM

Well, as I am typing this, the unbearable pain from yesterday's surgery has returned. I didn't take my pain medicine all night (as I was asleep) and I just took it 5 minutes ago. What is worse is that I must have something already in my stomach before I take each pill, which ends up making the existing pain worse as the food goes through my mouth. I am very hungry, as all I have been able to eat is cottage cheese, some yogurt (in a small bottle), a few popsicles (which are painful to eat), some pudding, and I just got down a couple of smashed cookies. Obviously not healthy, for sure. I wish I could eat something hard, but that is likely not going to be able to happen until this weekend. I knew having wisdom teeth removal was going to be hard and painful, but I didn't know it was going to be this bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2009, 10:46:34 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:44:51 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 01:31:43 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:04:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

I love that song too!! I've heard that he lost it though :(

I know!!! :( I was like "awww man".

But you never know. As you recall, he said the same thing about 'Shadow'. Things could turn around. :biggrin:

Yes it is, Alex invited him. BTW, do you know what happened to his song "Under the weather"? Did it get lost like "For Real" as well?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 02:34:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2009, 10:46:34 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:44:51 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 01:31:43 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:04:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

I love that song too!! I've heard that he lost it though :(

I know!!! :( I was like "awww man".

But you never know. As you recall, he said the same thing about 'Shadow'. Things could turn around. :biggrin:

Yes it is, Alex invited him. BTW, do you know what happened to his song "Under the weather"? Did it get lost like "For Real" as well?

According to him, yes. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2009, 03:25:19 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 02:34:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2009, 10:46:34 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:44:51 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 01:31:43 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 01:04:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 01, 2009, 12:58:28 AM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2009, 12:54:53 AM

Hmmm, I do think that our new member, 'pickforfood' is in fact TWC artist Jim Lum  B)

O_o
OMG if it's him...I so want to meet him! His song "For Real" is so beautiful!

I love that song too!! I've heard that he lost it though :(

I know!!! :( I was like "awww man".

But you never know. As you recall, he said the same thing about 'Shadow'. Things could turn around. :biggrin:

Yes it is, Alex invited him. BTW, do you know what happened to his song "Under the weather"? Did it get lost like "For Real" as well?

According to him, yes. :/

That sucks. That was one of my top 5 songs from 2007. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2009, 03:27:38 PM

According to the newest member's website, I believe Mark Krurnowski could've joined. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2009, 03:28:51 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on July 01, 2009, 03:27:38 PM

According to the newest member's website, I believe Mark Krurnowski could've joined. :thinking:

lol you beat me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2009, 03:31:57 PM

Wow, four artists have joined in a week's time! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 01, 2009, 07:38:10 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 01, 2009, 03:31:57 PM

Wow, four artists have joined in a week's time! :D

That's impressive!  I hope all the TWC artists are enjoying the site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 01, 2009, 09:49:58 PM

More artists are coming i'm inviting them :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2009, 09:59:51 PM

I'd like to see Joyce Cooling and Dave Koz here. :D

EDIT: And Chris Geith ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2009, 10:13:05 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on July 01, 2009, 03:27:38 PM

According to the newest member's website, I believe Mark Krurnowski could've joined. :thinking:

Yep, that's him. I've seen him in other boards with that username.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2009, 10:13:30 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on July 01, 2009, 09:49:58 PM

More artists are coming i'm inviting them :D

Thanks Alex!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2009, 10:20:02 PM

Just an FYi as said previously, TWCT member 'jimifan98' is Mark Krurnowski so he should be added to the musician category too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 01, 2009, 10:47:21 PM

Awesome to see all these musicians come here! The more the merrier!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 02, 2009, 12:37:55 PM

Well, I know I uploaded a video of WTVT's 5:00 News Intro in HD, but it didn't come out in HD. However, on Tuesday, the station went HD with newscasts. Here's a screenshot below.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2009, 02:03:28 PM

My family just arrived in Albany and will watch the fireworks with me on the 4th, so at least I can enjoy some company and put away this disappointing week. :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 02, 2009, 03:57:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2009, 02:03:28 PM

My family just arrived in Albany and will watch the fireworks with me on the 4th, so at least I can enjoy some company and put away this disappointing week. :thrilled:

good for you Pat! The Fourth with family is always a good time!  :happy: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2009, 11:15:35 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on July 02, 2009, 03:57:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2009, 02:03:28 PM

My family just arrived in Albany and will watch the fireworks with me on the 4th, so at least I can enjoy some company and put away this disappointing week. :thrilled:

good for you Pat! The Fourth with family is always a good time!  :happy: B)

I just hope that it'll be dry on the 4th as I've seen 3.51" of rain during the last three days. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 03, 2009, 09:19:47 AM

Available for a New Low Price provided by The Home Depot! ^_~ lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 03, 2009, 11:26:21 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 03, 2009, 09:19:47 AM

Available for a New Low Price provided by The Home Depot! ^_~ lol

I sense some marketing going on here! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 03, 2009, 11:56:00 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 03, 2009, 11:26:21 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 03, 2009, 09:19:47 AM

Available for a New Low Price provided by The Home Depot! ^_~ lol

I sense some marketing going on here! :rofl2:

Hahahahaha niceo ne Pat  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 03, 2009, 12:32:59 PM

Well, I'm over at my grandmother's house now, and hopefully, these IntelliSTAR clips come out good. I'm having to use Flash Media Encoder to record them. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 03, 2009, 12:50:00 PM

I'm back from my surgery! It turned out to be great rather than scary. I passed almost 48 hours of recovery and during recovery, I had to deal with dry eye, watery eyes, and pain. But no worries, I have some eye drops, eye gel and a pain killer. Although I dont have "crystal-vision" yet, I am getting better vision day-by-day I should get full recovery in three weeks, during those three weeks I have to be very careful. I have to go back Monday to get another surgery checkup.

I have to rest my eyes often so I won't be online much to respond to something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 03, 2009, 12:58:37 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 03, 2009, 12:50:00 PM

I'm back from my surgery! It turned out to be great rather than scary. I passed almost 48 hours of recovery and during recovery, I had to deal with dry eye, watery eyes, and pain. But no worries, I have some eye drops, eye gel and a pain killer. Although I dont have "crystal-vision" yet, I am getting better vision day-by-day I should get full recovery in three weeks, during those three weeks I have to be very careful. I have to go back Monday to get another surgery checkup.

I have to rest my eyes often so I won't be online much to respond to something.

Hi Ana! Good to hear the surgery went well, hope the recovery all goes well too!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 03, 2009, 05:36:52 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 03, 2009, 12:50:00 PM

I'm back from my surgery! It turned out to be great rather than scary. I passed almost 48 hours of recovery and during recovery, I had to deal with dry eye, watery eyes, and pain. But no worries, I have some eye drops, eye gel and a pain killer. Although I dont have "crystal-vision" yet, I am getting better vision day-by-day I should get full recovery in three weeks, during those three weeks I have to be very careful. I have to go back Monday to get another surgery checkup.

I have to rest my eyes often so I won't be online much to respond to something.

Ana, I hope you have a speedy recovery from your eye surgery. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 04, 2009, 05:58:47 PM

I have passed over 72 hours of eye surgery recovery and my eyes are about cured of dry eye. I have to go back monday for another check up. My vision is getting better. I'm still being limited in how much time I am online so I won't be on that much on the forums this weekend. I can see the keyboard, but I have to be close to the screen to read all the posts (imagine: 30 post replies and 200 tweets since wednesday!  :blink:) I missed everyone!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 05, 2009, 09:07:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 04, 2009, 05:58:47 PM

I have passed over 72 hours of eye surgery recovery and my eyes are about cured of dry eye. I have to go back monday for another check up. My vision is getting better. I'm still being limited in how much time I am online so I won't be on that much on the forums this weekend. I can see the keyboard, but I have to be close to the screen to read all the posts (imagine: 30 post replies and 200 tweets since wednesday!  :blink:) I missed everyone!!!

Ana, I certainly hope it goes well for you. I can't imagine it was a fun ordeal, but you sound like you are recovering well. I am still recovering from my wisdom teeth removal last Tuesday as well. It is still difficult to eat harder things (at this point, subs for example). I have a check up appointment with my oral surgeon tomorrow afternoon as well.

I am in Alpena tonite, and I am having a huge deal of trouble figuring out why this northeastern Michigan area has an Intellistar unit. Sparsely populated, no building that is more than 3 stories high (only 2 or 3 that I saw including the hospital).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 06, 2009, 12:07:07 PM

I hope to get some TWN clips when I go to Canada in 2 weeks. I plan to visit Ottawa, visit my cousins in Toronto for a day, and spend 2 nights in Quebec City. Is the cable system in Canada the same as the US? Do they use a cable box, digital transition is affected?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 06, 2009, 12:30:36 PM

Canada still has analog TV... last I checked they don't translate to all digital until 2011.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 06, 2009, 12:32:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 06, 2009, 12:30:36 PM

Canada still has analog TV... last I checked they don't translate to all digital until 2011.

Figures, when I went to Canada last time they still got cable from the wall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 06, 2009, 12:48:54 PM

Mexico still has analog TV as well. But I know a couple of channels that are broadcasting in digital and the quality is amazing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 06, 2009, 01:15:41 PM

Here I am, in Mio, MI, about 40 miles to the SW of Alpena using the public library's internet through my laptop. My dad's car has been having trouble with the thermostat and the coolant for the past week or so. It got to the point where it would not run today, and nearly shut off while we were right on M-72 going at a mile a minute (60 mph). My dad has an appointment at a car repair shop tomorrow. Please wish us luck as we try to go back to Lansing. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 06, 2009, 01:48:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 06, 2009, 01:15:41 PM

Here I am, in Mio, MI, about 40 miles to the SW of Alpena using the public library's internet through my laptop. My dad's car has been having trouble with the thermostat and the coolant for the past week or so. It got to the point where it would not run today, and nearly shut off while we were right on M-72 going at a mile a minute (60 mph). My dad has an appointment at a car repair shop tomorrow. Please wish us luck as we try to go back to Lansing. :wave:

Sorry about the car trouble. Since you're there, see if you can see if Mio has a XL.  :P Have a safe trip back to Lansing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 06, 2009, 04:07:35 PM

So I was browsing through some of the past playlists and I had no idea that "Sea Breeze" by Eddie Reasoner played in December 2008. :huh: Don't have the recording anymore on my VCR, but I had no idea I had a clip of that song. Memories..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 06, 2009, 05:51:11 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on July 06, 2009, 01:48:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 06, 2009, 01:15:41 PM

Here I am, in Mio, MI, about 40 miles to the SW of Alpena using the public library's internet through my laptop. My dad's car has been having trouble with the thermostat and the coolant for the past week or so. It got to the point where it would not run today, and nearly shut off while we were right on M-72 going at a mile a minute (60 mph). My dad has an appointment at a car repair shop tomorrow. Please wish us luck as we try to go back to Lansing. :wave:

Sorry about the car trouble. Since you're there, see if you can see if Mio has a XL.  :P Have a safe trip back to Lansing.

Thanks Christina! I made it back safely without any problems, though we had to have the heat up all the way the whole way home to draw heat off the engine to prevent further problems and possible damage. I was checking in from the Oscoda County Library, and I could not access any TV, sorry :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 06, 2009, 08:37:52 PM

I think it's about time I create a twitter!  :happy:

http://twitter.com/LFMusicFan (http://twitter.com/LFMusicFan)

I have to go out right now, but in the meantime, feel free to add me. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 06, 2009, 09:04:05 PM

Has anyone seen anything like this before? It's called a "Wave Siren" and I came across it recently at the community park adjacent to my subdivision. Apparently, per the sign I saw next to it, it detects lightning in the area and the siren and its strobe goes off. It must not be that loud because I can't hear it from my house. Here's a picture I took today. Next time a thunderstorm comes I'll try to see if I can get a video of this in action. Figured I share this since I know we have a handful of siren/alarm geeks in here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 06, 2009, 09:17:49 PM

Looks like a piece of junk.

They have them around here, but they are THORguard. Mechanical, unlike those electronic pieces of crap. They are installed at all the parks, and are LOUD!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 07, 2009, 01:21:15 AM

My final result from my last check up: I am 90% recovered! I have semi-crystal vision so I have zero probs looking at my computer screen now! Adam is right, this surgery does benefit me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 07, 2009, 02:13:07 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 06, 2009, 09:04:05 PM

Has anyone seen anything like this before? It's called a "Wave Siren" and I came across it recently at the community park adjacent to my subdivision. Apparently, per the sign I saw next to it, it detects lightning in the area and the siren and its strobe goes off. It must not be that loud because I can't hear it from my house. Here's a picture I took today. Next time a thunderstorm comes I'll try to see if I can get a video of this in action. Figured I share this since I know we have a handful of siren/alarm geeks in here.

looks useful...just needs better siren speakers, IE louder! lol

And completely unrelated...screwing around on TWC Now is fun  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 07, 2009, 03:08:57 AM

Whoever posted that, you do realize your ip shows up
(post i am talking about is removed)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 07, 2009, 03:10:52 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on July 07, 2009, 03:08:57 AM

Whoever posted that, you do realize your ip shows up

Ip banned too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 07, 2009, 02:07:10 PM

Just thought I'd stop by and say hi! :wave:

I am really trying to cut back on my internet time so no more fights erupt at the forums. I will continue to be uploading my favs of this playlist to my Youtube account, so look out for those.

And I almost got around to recording the 12:58 PM LF today, I was looking out for "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" on the LF, but then it was too late for me to realize that it was MJ playing. :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 07, 2009, 04:30:22 PM

I really need to get off of Google Talk and AIM for a day. It's impossible to keep up when you have 10 people IMing you at the same time, half of them from users who usually IM me crap.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 07, 2009, 04:49:34 PM

I hardly ever use instant messengers anymore. I just use Twitter and Facebook to chat now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 07, 2009, 10:25:18 PM

Well, I just made a post in one of Mike's threads "Weatherstars you have seen", and I never realized I have traveled that much over the years!  :blink: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 07, 2009, 11:20:39 PM

Is that user Betty Davis who just joined the real Betty Davis we know? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2009, 11:22:13 PM

Yes, the IP comes from Georgia, so I'm 99.9% sure its her.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 07, 2009, 11:24:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2009, 11:22:13 PM

Yes, the IP comes from Georgia, so I'm 99.9% sure its her.  :biggrin:

Nice! Now that we have two TWC employees here, do you think we could bring back the TWC Staff chat subforum that was removed awhile back?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2009, 11:26:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 07, 2009, 11:24:49 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 07, 2009, 11:22:13 PM

Yes, the IP comes from Georgia, so I'm 99.9% sure its her.  :biggrin:

Nice! Now that we have two TWC employees here, do you think we could bring back the TWC Staff chat subforum that was removed awhile back?

I'm for it, but the decision is ultimately Martin's.  :biggrin: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 07, 2009, 11:40:18 PM

It's nice to see some TWC Employees here. Sooner or later, some people here could be added to that list. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 08, 2009, 12:13:03 AM

I have my first scrimmage 2morrow for Softball. (A "scrimmage" is a nickname for a practice game against another team). I know I can give out my skills and beat them! Idk what team I'm playing with, but if it's Dynasty (the team I got swapped from), then let the rivalry begin.
Today my teammates and my coach discussed uniforms. They will be purple shirts, black pants, and black socks. I must have a purple headband or ribbon as part of the uniform (sounds a bit girly-ish but oh well).

Anyways...Betty Davis joined the forum? Really?????????????????  :blink: :blink: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2009, 12:44:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 06, 2009, 12:30:36 PM

Canada still has analog TV... last I checked they don't translate to all digital until 2011.

One more question, TV channels in Canada come up the same way as in the US right? If WinTV were to scan for channels (It doesn't on my PC for some reason..so I have to flip channels) would it show available channels as "CH2 , CH3, Ch45" etc?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 08, 2009, 12:47:39 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they do. Kyle can confirm that, though..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 08, 2009, 03:47:01 PM

Where's Jonathan? I haven't seen him here, Facebook, or Twitter in over a week.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 08, 2009, 03:48:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 08, 2009, 03:47:01 PM

Where's Jonathan? I haven't seen him here, Facebook, or Twitter in over a week.  :huh:

I know...I miss him :( I heard he went on vacation. But idk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 08, 2009, 03:49:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 08, 2009, 03:48:09 PM

I know...I miss him :( I heard he went on vacation. But idk.

That's what I assumed, but I don't recall him saying anything about going on vaca.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: number1twcfan on July 09, 2009, 02:22:38 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 08, 2009, 12:44:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 06, 2009, 12:30:36 PM

Canada still has analog TV... last I checked they don't translate to all digital until 2011.

One more question, TV channels in Canada come up the same way as in the US right? If WinTV were to scan for channels (It doesn't on my PC for some reason..so I have to flip channels) would it show available channels as "CH2 , CH3, Ch45" etc?

Canada uses NTSC Television formatting, the US does as well. So yes. That would work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on July 09, 2009, 10:43:03 AM

Correct, Canada does still run analog NTSC. We don't have many OTA stations, so where ever your going, plug into a cable outlet, you'll get channels 2 to 65. If you have a digital tuner, you will get all those stations plus Galaxie radio stations.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 09, 2009, 05:54:38 PM

I knew this was going to be a horror vacation for me coming up. The vehicle we're supposed to be taking on the trip just got wrecked in the rear end by someone not paying attention. :cry: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 09, 2009, 08:19:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 09, 2009, 05:54:38 PM

I knew this was going to be a horror vacation for me coming up. The vehicle we're supposed to be taking on the trip just got wrecked in the rear end by someone not paying attention. :cry: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

Oh no, that's horrible. :o I hope it can get fixed before you go on your trip.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2009, 09:21:34 PM

Looks like our Canada trip is cancelled due to family issues. Wonderful way to start off this summer. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 10, 2009, 05:24:18 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2009, 09:21:34 PM

Looks like our Canada trip is cancelled due to family issues. Wonderful way to start off this summer. :rolleyes:

Sorry :(
I haven't been through Canada since April 2005 when I went to Niagara Falls just daze after they had a big snowstorm. I really liked it. Where were you hoping to go?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2009, 11:28:54 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 10, 2009, 05:24:18 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2009, 09:21:34 PM

Looks like our Canada trip is cancelled due to family issues. Wonderful way to start off this summer. :rolleyes:

Sorry :(
I haven't been through Canada since April 2005 when I went to Niagara Falls just daze after they had a big snowstorm. I really liked it. Where were you hoping to go?

Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto for a week...I'm still looking for airfare prices but the cost is outrageous..$710 per person.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 10, 2009, 11:49:19 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2009, 11:28:54 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 10, 2009, 05:24:18 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2009, 09:21:34 PM

Looks like our Canada trip is cancelled due to family issues. Wonderful way to start off this summer. :rolleyes:

Sorry :(
I haven't been through Canada since April 2005 when I went to Niagara Falls just daze after they had a big snowstorm. I really liked it. Where were you hoping to go?

Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto for a week...I'm still looking for airfare prices but the cost is outrageous..$710 per person.

Yeah, and with all that crappy unnecessary security they have these days, flying just isn't worth it, at least to me.
That is why we drive hundreds of miles a month  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2009, 12:01:29 PM

I don't like to fly as much as I used to. :no: I've really lost my interest in aviation now, I still have Flight Sim X on my computer but i can't remember the last time I've used that program..maybe 2 years ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 10, 2009, 12:08:30 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 10, 2009, 11:49:19 AM

Yeah, and with all that crappy unnecessary security they have these days, flying just isn't worth it, at least to me.
That is why we drive hundreds of miles a month  :biggrin:

I prefer road trips anyway. More scenic than seeing nothing but the sky and the ground several thousand miles below.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 10, 2009, 12:12:30 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 10, 2009, 12:08:30 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 10, 2009, 11:49:19 AM

Yeah, and with all that crappy unnecessary security they have these days, flying just isn't worth it, at least to me.
That is why we drive hundreds of miles a month  :biggrin:

I prefer road trips anyway. More scenic than seeing nothing but the sky and the ground several thousand miles below.  :biggrin:

Exactly! I too prefer road trips, and the only two times I can ever remember being on a plane was when I was 2 and back in November 2007. It is just not wort it to fly these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 10, 2009, 01:59:03 PM

Well, I am off to Grand Rapids in just a few minutes here. I should be online around 9 PM, after I have toured my NWS office there and gone to an appreciation dinner for CoCoRaHS members!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2009, 02:01:00 PM

Not to mention that there are too many plane crashes these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 10, 2009, 02:49:00 PM

Is Twitter going slow for anyone right now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2009, 02:49:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 10, 2009, 02:49:00 PM

Is Twitter going slow for anyone right now?

Not only is it going slow, but it also won't load. People say it will load fine in TweetDeck. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 03:06:23 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 10, 2009, 02:49:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 10, 2009, 02:49:00 PM

Is Twitter going slow for anyone right now?

Not only is it going slow, but it also won't load. People say it will load fine in TweetDeck. :dunno:

Yeah, my twitterfox is not getting my tweets. and I'm always getting a red T because my @ replies and DMs are not coming at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2009, 03:20:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 03:06:23 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 10, 2009, 02:49:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 10, 2009, 02:49:00 PM

Is Twitter going slow for anyone right now?

Not only is it going slow, but it also won't load. People say it will load fine in TweetDeck. :dunno:

Yeah, my twitterfox is not getting my tweets. and I'm always getting a red T because my @ replies and DMs are not coming at all.

Just put TweetDeck on my laptop, it gets Tweets, but I can't delete any messages.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 03:30:50 PM

So 2morrow is 7-Eleven's birthday (7-11-09) and am I hearing that they will have FREE SLURPEEs??  :blink:

http://www.myfox9online.com/dpp/news/consumers/dpgo_Free_Slurpees_7Eleven_fc_20090710_2656669 (http://www.myfox9online.com/dpp/news/consumers/dpgo_Free_Slurpees_7Eleven_fc_20090710_2656669)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2009, 04:03:25 PM

I haven't heard a Slurpee in ages...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 10, 2009, 04:56:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2009, 04:03:25 PM

I haven't heard a Slurpee in ages...

I've only had two Slurpees in my entire lifetime.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 08:47:34 PM

Attention all YouTubers!
You can now make your beta channels transparent!
This is the option I always wanted to keep me satisfied. Patrick was the first to let me know.
This is pretty awesome!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:53:41 PM

What in the world is this??? :blink: :blink: :blink: I found this in Martin's sig...have some ImageShack images been hacked? :dunno: I certainly know Martin didn't do this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 09:55:21 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:53:41 PM

What in the world is this??? :blink: :blink: :blink: I found this in Martin's sig...have some ImageShack images been hacked? :dunno: I certainly know Martin didn't do this.

I saw this somewhere too...what's going on?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:59:46 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 09:55:21 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:53:41 PM

What in the world is this??? :blink: :blink: :blink: I found this in Martin's sig...have some ImageShack images been hacked? :dunno: I certainly know Martin didn't do this.

I saw this somewhere too...what's going on?

I just don't know whether to take this seriously or not because I have never seen this before. :no: And it looks like not every ImageShack image has been hacked because my sig is uploaded to ImageShack and it is fine. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:01:25 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:53:41 PM

What in the world is this??? :blink: :blink: :blink: I found this in Martin's sig...have some ImageShack images been hacked? :dunno: I certainly know Martin didn't do this.

They're probably making it look like ImagesHack <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 10:04:02 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:59:46 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 09:55:21 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 09:53:41 PM

What in the world is this??? :blink: :blink: :blink: I found this in Martin's sig...have some ImageShack images been hacked? :dunno: I certainly know Martin didn't do this.

I saw this somewhere too...what's going on?

I just don't know whether to take this seriously or not because I have never seen this before. :no: And it looks like not every ImageShack image has been hacked because my sig is uploaded to ImageShack and it is fine. :yes:

For those who have Imageshack images uploaded and it has that image on it..it's taking too much space IMO. I already notified Martin about this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 10:08:02 PM

Should everyone who has uploaded to ImageShack re-upload? :dunno: I know that sounds silly, but I don't know if all images will eventually be hacked or what. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:09:27 PM

It seems as if these two images I uploaded are fine (for now <_<).

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png (http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 10:10:55 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:09:27 PM

It seems as if these two images I uploaded are fine (for now <_<).

[url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png[/url] ([url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png[/url])
[url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url] ([url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url])

Um, unfortunately the second has been hacked. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:16:59 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 10:10:55 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:09:27 PM

It seems as if these two images I uploaded are fine (for now <_<).

[url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png[/url] ([url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png[/url])
[url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url] ([url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url])

Um, unfortunately the second has been hacked. :o

Works fine here. :thinking: :dunno:

EDIT: It's gone :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2009, 10:47:59 PM

Ugh, my internet is dying due to a dying extension cord. I'm tryin to hang in there! I will buy a new one 2morrow for sure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2009, 12:56:00 AM

Found a bunch of OCM clips and promos from the 90's...

http://www.youtube.com/user/wxretro#grid/uploads (http://www.youtube.com/user/wxretro#grid/uploads)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 11, 2009, 01:51:32 PM

Out of all The Comments on their Facebook page TWC Deletes mine? i don't know why because i did nothing wrong.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on July 11, 2009, 02:47:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:16:59 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 10, 2009, 10:10:55 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 10, 2009, 10:09:27 PM

It seems as if these two images I uploaded are fine (for now <_<).

[url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png[/url] ([url]http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5665/twczachred.png[/url])
[url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url] ([url]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3571/zchris121.png[/url])

Um, unfortunately the second has been hacked. :o

Works fine here. :thinking: :dunno:

EDIT: It's gone :thumbdown:

Here is the story at Slashdot:

http://it.slashdot.org/story/09/07/11/1430249/ImageShack-Hacked-Security-Groups-Threatened (http://it.slashdot.org/story/09/07/11/1430249/ImageShack-Hacked-Security-Groups-Threatened)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 11, 2009, 08:05:44 PM

Here's the Story on DslReports

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22690316 (http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22690316)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2009, 09:30:27 PM

Since when did Best Buy started selling musical instruments? I was there today and they had a big section devoted to them at the corner of the store.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 11, 2009, 09:46:25 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 11, 2009, 09:30:27 PM

Since when did Best Buy started selling musical instruments? I was there today and they had a big section devoted to them at the corner of the store.

That must be new for them...I havent seen them selling those ever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 12, 2009, 05:59:40 PM

Congrats, TWCT, on reaching 100,000 posts! :clap:  Sorry that I missed the moment when it actually happened.  How in all the excitement to reach this milestone did the Front Porch get completely ignored today when it's a free-for-all thread? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 12, 2009, 06:27:20 PM

I know...now the Porch is all lonely :(. I'm stayin here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 12, 2009, 07:16:01 PM

THIS JUST IN TO THE TWC TODAY NEWSROOM :P:

The Launch of Space shuttle Endeavor has been scrubbed due to bad weather. The Launch will be Monday Evening at 6:51 PM EDT, coverage on NASA TV will start at 1:00 PM EDT.

We Now return to your regular programming.
I'm TWCT's Evan Hatter

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 13, 2009, 02:05:09 AM

Is Nick @ Nite phasing out Home Improvement? I notice instead of having it on at 9 in the evenings and at midnight, it is now only at 5 AM. Yet, I have seen Malcolm In The Middle 3 times this evening and Family Matters twice. Both are great shows, but I don't want to see the same episodes twice in just a couple hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 02:08:41 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 02:05:09 AM

Is Nick @ Nite phasing out Home Improvement? I notice instead of having it on at 9 in the evenings and at midnight, it is now only at 5 AM. Yet, I have seen Malcolm In The Middle 3 times this evening and Family Matters twice. Both are great shows, but I don't want to see the same episodes twice in just a couple hours.

It happened the same with Full House unfortunately.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 13, 2009, 02:17:18 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 02:08:41 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 02:05:09 AM

Is Nick @ Nite phasing out Home Improvement? I notice instead of having it on at 9 in the evenings and at midnight, it is now only at 5 AM. Yet, I have seen Malcolm In The Middle 3 times this evening and Family Matters twice. Both are great shows, but I don't want to see the same episodes twice in just a couple hours.

It happened the same with Full House unfortunately.  :no:

Yeah, I know. I miss that show. This just doesn't make sense though. Home Improvement is more popular, and does better in primetime slots. I can still catch it on TBS from 12-2 weekday afternoons, that is, until school begins.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 02:25:08 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 02:17:18 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 02:08:41 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 02:05:09 AM

Is Nick @ Nite phasing out Home Improvement? I notice instead of having it on at 9 in the evenings and at midnight, it is now only at 5 AM. Yet, I have seen Malcolm In The Middle 3 times this evening and Family Matters twice. Both are great shows, but I don't want to see the same episodes twice in just a couple hours.

It happened the same with Full House unfortunately.  :no:

Yeah, I know. I miss that show. This just doesn't make sense though. Home Improvement is more popular, and does better in primetime slots. I can still catch it on TBS from 12-2 weekday afternoons, that is, until school begins.

I know Full House is on ABC Family, but I miss it alot >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 13, 2009, 05:10:10 AM

WHAT THE FUCK?! no, seriously, what the fuck!? I smell bullshit!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 13, 2009, 09:57:58 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 02:05:09 AM

Is Nick @ Nite phasing out Home Improvement? I notice instead of having it on at 9 in the evenings and at midnight, it is now only at 5 AM. Yet, I have seen Malcolm In The Middle 3 times this evening and Family Matters twice. Both are great shows, but I don't want to see the same episodes twice in just a couple hours.

That really sucks, Home Improvement is a better show than those two combined. Plus how long has it been on N@N, not that long IIRC. I wish somebody would re-air Boy Meets World, talk about a great show!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 10:19:03 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 13, 2009, 05:10:10 AM

WHAT THE FUCK?! no, seriously, what the fuck!? I smell bullshit!

[url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url] ([url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url])

/me slaps jtmal0723 for excessive language on the Porch.  :bleh:
/me runs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on July 13, 2009, 10:53:49 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 13, 2009, 05:10:10 AM

WHAT THE F***?! no, seriously, what the f***!? I smell bull****!

[url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url] ([url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url])

Fixed. No swearing, please.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 13, 2009, 11:03:41 AM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 02:05:09 AM

Is Nick @ Nite phasing out Home Improvement? I notice instead of having it on at 9 in the evenings and at midnight, it is now only at 5 AM. Yet, I have seen Malcolm In The Middle 3 times this evening and Family Matters twice. Both are great shows, but I don't want to see the same episodes twice in just a couple hours.

I hope not, I think that's the only program that still plays that show in primetime (TBS also shows Home Improvement but from 12-2PM). I don't need Malcolm in the Middle here, my FOX affiliate shows that weeknights at 11:30 PM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 13, 2009, 11:30:53 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 10:19:03 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 13, 2009, 05:10:10 AM

WHAT THE FUCK?! no, seriously, what the fuck!? I smell bullshit!

[url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url] ([url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url])

/me slaps jtmal0723 for excessive language on the Porch.  :bleh:
/me runs

Quote from: Felix on July 13, 2009, 10:53:49 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 13, 2009, 05:10:10 AM

WHAT THE F***?! no, seriously, what the f***!? I smell bull****!

[url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url] ([url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url])

Fixed. No swearing, please.

How old are we? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 11:44:56 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 13, 2009, 11:30:53 AM

How old are we? :rolleyes:

*asks the same question
<-Censorship is unamerican

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 13, 2009, 11:56:20 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 13, 2009, 05:10:10 AM

WHAT THE FUCK?! no, seriously, what the fuck!? I smell bullshit!

[url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url] ([url]http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2525921/Teen-pregnant-after-swimming-in-pool.html[/url])

How you found that article is another story...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 12:00:48 PM

I found the same article on aol's website.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 13, 2009, 12:03:19 PM

I haven't used AOL in ages

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 12:05:04 PM

Well, I use it for mail and aim, but aim mainly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 13, 2009, 12:09:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 13, 2009, 12:03:19 PM

I haven't used AOL in ages

I ditched AOL dial-up back in 2004. It was really slow, and their customer service sucked.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 13, 2009, 12:26:33 PM

I remember AT&T WorldNet dial-up...Good times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 13, 2009, 12:39:38 PM

I still have an AOL account, It's a free one though but it works with their desktop software. I have it just when I feel like taking a trip through time back to the 90s. If you go under the "Show your desktops" thread I have a pic of me logged into AOL 3.0.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 13, 2009, 01:03:27 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 13, 2009, 12:09:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 13, 2009, 12:03:19 PM

I haven't used AOL in ages

I ditched AOL dial-up back in 2004. It was really slow, and their customer service sucked.

I agree. I could not stand AOL..at all.
-----
Now I get to mow the lawn :D..yay.  too bad I have 3 :(

Also..tomorrow I start my "new" job.  I will work for the same company, just a different store.  Instead of working 10-15 minutes away from my house, I have to work 20-30 minutes away, in Iowa..uggh. ah well, I get a raise for it $_$ :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 13, 2009, 01:08:36 PM

Got 768K DSL in 2003, and we still have that same plan today. When will my parents ever upgrade their DSL plans? :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 02:40:23 PM

Well I have 12 mbps cable internet, I just use aol as email, not as their shitty dial up service. Like Suddenlink says: "Easy is, getting super fast downloads." but I have to say this; Hard is, getting super fast uploads. Suddenlink only averages about 0.63 mbps for upload  :hmm: .
Also, Zach called me on skype while I was playing sl and skype crashed and gave me these 3 error messages (in order):
(http://h.imagehost.org/0478/access_violation_Skype.jpg)
(http://h.imagehost.org/0871/Destroyed_component.jpg)
 (http://h.imagehost.org/0837/Violation_3.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 13, 2009, 02:47:06 PM

Josh I though it was 10?

Oh i remember the glory days of dial up. That was fun. I was ready to kill whoever thought it was a good idea to make the speaker on those damn modems so loud! :P

Now I have 20mbps down 3 up

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 02:50:19 PM

Well, I once connected to my computer via usb (and when you do, it connects you to the internet if you have the drivers) and the network status said 12 (and thats the total bandwith, I thought it was 8 because thats what the site offered. I wish cox wasnt bought out by suddenlink here, than maybe we would have internet as fast as yours. 0.63 mbps average upload my  :censored:

Also, what do you think those error messages I got mean?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 13, 2009, 03:16:10 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 13, 2009, 02:47:06 PM

Josh I though it was 10?

Oh i remember the glory days of dial up. That was fun. I was ready to kill whoever thought it was a good idea to make the speaker on those damn modems so loud! :P

Now I have 20mbps down 3 up

Yeah, I remember those days too. We have had several ISPs, including AOL, Juno (both Dial-Up and I still use a Juno email address), and AT&T. We have had Comcast for a number of years now. I have seen ads on TV from Comcast saying that they will increase internet speed to 50 mbps free of charge for all subscribers. I also have yet to see that happen. I'm thinking about calling Comcast and seeing if that will actually happen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 13, 2009, 03:25:12 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 13, 2009, 03:16:10 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 13, 2009, 02:47:06 PM

Josh I though it was 10?

Oh i remember the glory days of dial up. That was fun. I was ready to kill whoever thought it was a good idea to make the speaker on those damn modems so loud! :P

Now I have 20mbps down 3 up

Yeah, I remember those days too. We have had several ISPs, including AOL, Juno (both Dial-Up and I still use a Juno email address), and AT&T. We have had Comcast for a number of years now. I have seen ads on TV from Comcast saying that they will increase internet speed to 50 mbps free of charge for all subscribers. I also have yet to see that happen. I'm thinking about calling Comcast and seeing if that will actually happen.

I used to have AOL. it sucked. Especially the part I couldnt make a call while I was online.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 13, 2009, 03:29:10 PM

No discussion about AOL can be complete without this gem from Collegehumor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLH_QyPTYM&feature=PlayList&p=0704B55480867B61&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLH_QyPTYM&feature=PlayList&p=0704B55480867B61&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 03:38:06 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 13, 2009, 03:29:10 PM

No discussion about AOL can be complete without this gem from Collegehumor:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLH_QyPTYM&feature=PlayList&p=0704B55480867B61&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMLH_QyPTYM&feature=PlayList&p=0704B55480867B61&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1#[/url])

 :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 13, 2009, 03:38:48 PM

Next subject: I was playing second life and zach called me on skype, skype crashes and gives me these error messages (in order)
(http://h.imagehost.org/0478/access_violation_Skype.jpg)
(http://h.imagehost.org/0871/Destroyed_component.jpg)
 (http://h.imagehost.org/0837/Violation_3.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 13, 2009, 04:48:21 PM

Well, I was looking through VHS tapes today, and I found one with like three hours of TWC on it, so I looked through the LFs, and found "For Real" by Jim Lum on one of them. :o

So then I recorded it to my computer with my Pinnacle tuner, and here it is. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-rdzfoAaI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li-rdzfoAaI#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 13, 2009, 04:49:52 PM

Thanks Zach! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 13, 2009, 05:49:08 PM

My dad brought home some VHS tapes from the KY Lottery Break room, 2 had newscasts from 2 of my local affiliates!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on July 14, 2009, 02:43:50 AM

Who's rooting for in the All Star Game?
 
I've got dibs on the NL!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 14, 2009, 06:43:47 AM

Quote from: WeatherSTARIII on July 14, 2009, 02:43:50 AM

Who's rooting for in the All Star Game?
 
I've got dibs on the NL!

Can i join ya? Me fan of Reds  :yes: :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 14, 2009, 03:41:48 PM

I just tried twice to make a comment on the channel of the user alextheman6 on youtube, but the "Post Comment" button changed to undefined, and it took me to youtube.com/profile which ended up being my channel.

Anybody else getting this? It's really annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 04:05:57 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 14, 2009, 03:41:48 PM

I just tried twice to make a comment on the channel of the user alextheman6 on youtube, but the "Post Comment" button changed to undefined, and it took me to youtube.com/profile which ended up being my channel.

Anybody else getting this? It's really annoying.

I heard YT is getting a series of glitches. $5 says later on today or 2morrow they will go to maintenance.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 14, 2009, 04:10:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 04:05:57 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 14, 2009, 03:41:48 PM

I just tried twice to make a comment on the channel of the user alextheman6 on youtube, but the "Post Comment" button changed to undefined, and it took me to youtube.com/profile which ended up being my channel.

Anybody else getting this? It's really annoying.

I heard YT is getting a series of glitches. $5 says later on today or 2morrow they will go to maintenance.  :whistling:

Yeah, I can't play any videos on my channel either besides the featured video. Whenever I click on uploads the page turns blank. So, I temporarily switched back to the old format until these glitches get repaired.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 04:30:53 PM

Out of random...we're on page 666. :devil:

And I also realized that the Porch could reach 10000 posts soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 14, 2009, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 04:30:53 PM

Out of random...we're on page 666. :devil:

And I also realized that the Porch could reach 1000 posts soon.

I think you meant 10,000 posts for the Front Porch. :bleh:  TWC Today has sure been achieving a ton of milestones lately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 05:01:10 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 14, 2009, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 04:30:53 PM

Out of random...we're on page 666. :devil:

And I also realized that the Porch could reach 1000 posts soon.

I think you meant 10,000 posts for the Front Porch. :bleh:  TWC Today has sure been achieving a ton of milestones lately.

Oh, I forgot to add another 0. >_<. But yeah, it's awesome! We're achieveing so much this year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 05:38:08 PM

Why are malls so empty these days? Economy? I went to the mall this afternoon and there were very few if any people...I remember seeing many people strolling around before

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 14, 2009, 05:58:31 PM

The economy.  Gas prices.  Wal-Mart.  E-commerce (online shopping).  Stop me anytime.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 14, 2009, 07:16:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 05:38:08 PM

Why are malls so empty these days? Economy? I went to the mall this afternoon and there were very few if any people...I remember seeing many people strolling around before

A lot of retail chains are going out of businesses in malls causing turnouts to be low, I remember seeing an article about malls that are in danger of closing because of the economy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 07:20:36 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on July 14, 2009, 07:16:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 05:38:08 PM

Why are malls so empty these days? Economy? I went to the mall this afternoon and there were very few if any people...I remember seeing many people strolling around before

A lot of retail chains are going out of businesses in malls causing turnouts to be low, I remember seeing an article about malls that are in danger of closing because of the economy.

None of the dept stores have closed in my area AFAIK. I went inside Sears though and it seemed pretty empty. I can see some stores often have more employees than customers at times. (Sounds confusing but if you think about it a little it'll make sense).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 14, 2009, 07:24:27 PM

A LOT of stores have closed around Lansing. AFAIK, Mervyn's, CompUSA, Circuit City, Linens N' Things, at least one Steak N' Shake location, and possibly a few others. There was at one point the possibility of the Lansing Mall, a major mall out on the west end of the area closing permanently.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 07:32:48 PM

they closed Circuit City, Linens N Things, and a Borders store this year.

I miss CompUSA..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 07:36:50 PM

Mervyns was my place to shop for new clothing, but unfortunately it closed down. I go to Burlington Coat Factory now for shopping and it's not the same anymore :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 14, 2009, 07:41:12 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 07:36:50 PM

Mervyns was my place to shop for new clothing, but unfortunately it closed down. I go to Burlington Coat Factory now for shopping and it's not the same anymore :(

The only Mervyn's location in the Lansing area was in another major mall called the Meridian Mall, just a half mile down the road from my school. There is a Yonkers location in that mall as well, and it took over the old Mervyn's location and now uses the space for its Men and Kids department.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 08:04:27 PM

Ok. WTF is this ad doing on the FB homepage? Are any other Facebookers getting this too?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 14, 2009, 08:07:45 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 08:04:27 PM

Ok. WTF is this ad doing on the FB homepage? Are any other Facebookers getting this too?

Try clearing you cache. Im not having a problem like that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 14, 2009, 08:09:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 07:32:48 PM

they closed Circuit City, Linens N Things, and a Borders store this year.

I miss CompUSA..

I bet you the already suffering Echelon Mall is doing even worse in this troubled economy. There's lots of vacancy around here right now. Car dealerships have also either closed or moved to different locations.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 14, 2009, 08:35:28 PM

Here, at the North Hanover Mall, they built a Boscov's and were nearly ready to open it, and Boscov's pulled out because they went bankrupt. So now there is this huge addition to the mall sitting here vacant. What a waste.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 14, 2009, 08:48:54 PM

The Colonie Center Mall near me is doing pretty well.  It got some new renovations lately, which is why it's bustling with customers when I visit.  However, I see that my story is more of the exception, which certainly shows how troubling things have become for our country's economy. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 14, 2009, 08:54:44 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 05:38:08 PM

Why are malls so empty these days? Economy? I went to the mall this afternoon and there were very few if any people...I remember seeing many people strolling around before

I don't know, the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem always seems crowded even late at night, yet they still are closing earlier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 14, 2009, 09:23:29 PM

So far as i know the Swansea Mall in Swansea and Emerald Square mall in Attleboro are both closing in November.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 14, 2009, 10:09:24 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on July 14, 2009, 09:23:29 PM

So far as i know the Swansea Mall in Swansea and Emerald Square mall in Attleboro are both closing in November.

Permanenty?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on July 14, 2009, 10:14:38 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 14, 2009, 06:43:47 AM

Quote from: WeatherSTARIII on July 14, 2009, 02:43:50 AM

Who's rooting for in the All Star Game?
 
I've got dibs on the NL!

Can i join ya? Me fan of Reds  :yes: :yes:
Sure, you can join.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 10:16:59 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 14, 2009, 08:09:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 07:32:48 PM

they closed Circuit City, Linens N Things, and a Borders store this year.

I miss CompUSA..

I bet you the already suffering Echelon Mall is doing even worse in this troubled economy. There's lots of vacancy around here right now. Car dealerships have also either closed or moved to different locations.

I"ve been to Echelon quite a number of times. That mall is pretty dead, I only visit the Boscovs there. Other than that it seems the food court is quite popular there. It's in a pretty onscured area too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 14, 2009, 10:20:42 PM

I'm losing it, I'm very hostile like I want to throw my head through a wall, and I don't know why.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 14, 2009, 11:06:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 14, 2009, 10:16:59 PM

I"ve been to Echelon quite a number of times. That mall is pretty dead, I only visit the Boscovs there. Other than that it seems the food court is quite popular there. It's in a pretty onscured area too

I think that's one of the biggest reasons why the mall has been dead for nearly 10 years. It's far from any major roads like how most malls are, the closest probably being Route 73, which is still at least 10-15 minutes away. Not even close to any major bridges or freeways like I-295 or the NJ Turnpike. The recently renovated the property by demolishing half the mall and adding adjacent stores with a town center-esque theme, but I doubt that will help much, at least for the mall portion.

I was there once in 2007, and like you said, other than the food court area, the mall has definitely seen better days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 14, 2009, 11:09:10 PM

10,000th Front Porch reply!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 14, 2009, 11:09:31 PM

Just a few minutes ago, One of my local anchor's had hiccups

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on July 14, 2009, 11:27:45 PM

Writing to deadmalls.com might help others know about all these dead malls.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 14, 2009, 11:33:05 PM

Quote from: Raymie on July 14, 2009, 11:27:45 PM

Writing to deadmalls.com might help others know about all these dead malls.

There's an article on Echelon (http://www.labelscar.com/new-jersey/echelon-mall) at Labelscar.com, including pictures.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 14, 2009, 11:36:29 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 14, 2009, 11:09:10 PM

10,000th Front Porch reply!  :dance:

Wow. already.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 15, 2009, 11:37:57 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 14, 2009, 11:33:05 PM

Quote from: Raymie on July 14, 2009, 11:27:45 PM

Writing to deadmalls.com might help others know about all these dead malls.

There's an article on Echelon ([url]http://www.labelscar.com/new-jersey/echelon-mall[/url]) at Labelscar.com, including pictures.

The real name of the mall is Voorhees Town Center.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2009, 11:39:01 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 15, 2009, 11:37:57 AM

The real name of the mall is Voorhees Town Center.

It's been called that since late 2007, but the last time I passed it, the old Echelon signage was still in place. Maybe I'll go today, or sometime this week and see if anything has changed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 15, 2009, 11:44:10 AM

Well there is a large restaurant/arcade themed establishment adjacent to the mall. A bunch of apartments and offices are nearby and most people go there to shop at either Boscov's and/or Macy's. Other than that , the mall is fairly empty except for the food court.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 15, 2009, 03:31:24 PM

PITCHMEN is going for a 2nd season!

http://thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20090714discovery01 (http://thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20090714discovery01)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 02:44:58 AM

I just got 3 flash drives as part of my colors collection marketed by Walmart. There are 7 colors: Blue, Light Blue, Red, Black, Orange, Green, and Pink. I got Blue on Sunday, I got Red, Orange, and Green tonight and someone is getting me light blue for my birthday (yay!). So I expect my parents will probably pull through for the last 2. They are 12 bucks a piece and are part of SanDisk's Cruzer Brand and are 4 GB in space.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 16, 2009, 07:44:52 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 15, 2009, 03:31:24 PM

PITCHMEN is going for a 2nd season!

[url]http://thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20090714discovery01[/url] ([url]http://thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20090714discovery01[/url])

YAAYYAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY  :clap:  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicRocks on July 16, 2009, 03:40:02 PM

When I was on my DVR replaying back the overnight songs and searching for the Yvonne Ayers song, I came through this at 12:58 AM PT. It was the EAS testing on Dish Network. Check this picture out

http://krishnansgeneralstuff.googlepages.com/EAStesting.jpg/EAStesting-full;init:.jpg (http://krishnansgeneralstuff.googlepages.com/EAStesting.jpg/EAStesting-full;init:.jpg)(http://)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 03:48:51 PM

I got a notification today on my laptop that my laptop has the exact same IP address as another computer on the network (we use a router in this house which is in my room). I am suspecting the matching IP address is on my desktop computer, 2 feet away (at this point). Does exact positioning (by foot or so) matter when the IP address is determined? Would my IP address on this laptop change if I go to a different location or network?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 03:49:27 PM

Now on my desktop 2 feet away

EDIT: Just as I suspected, my laptop and desktop have the exact same IP address. Why is this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 03:57:46 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 03:49:27 PM

Now on my desktop 2 feet away

EDIT: Just as I suspected, my laptop and desktop have the exact same IP address. Why is this?

Are you at the same house? If so, that's why. You're still using the same connection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 16, 2009, 03:58:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 03:57:46 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 03:49:27 PM

Now on my desktop 2 feet away

EDIT: Just as I suspected, my laptop and desktop have the exact same IP address. Why is this?

Are you at the same house? If so, that's why. You're still using the same connection.

My laptop and PC have the same connection and share the same network as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 16, 2009, 04:06:24 PM

I assume you're using a router.

These things happen. Turn off both computers and the router, then turn on the router and boot each computer one at a time and see if it works. Also make sure you're not using static IP's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:07:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 03:57:46 PM

Are you at the same house? If so, that's why. You're still using the same connection.

The computer it self (not the internet connection) should have it's own "local" IP address. No two computers on the local network should have the same IP address. :no:

socool, the easiest/quickest way to fix that is just reset your router (power off and back on again). That'll cause it to re-assign IP addresses to the computers and they shouldn't get the same IP address again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:08:06 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:07:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 03:57:46 PM

Are you at the same house? If so, that's why. You're still using the same connection.

The computer it self (not the internet connection) should have it's own "local" IP address. No two computers on the local network should have the same IP address. :no:

socool, the easiest/quickest way to fix that is just reset your router (power off and back on again). That'll cause it to re-assign IP addresses to the computers and they shouldn't get the same IP address again.

That's what I had always thought. Let me try to reset the router.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:09:59 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:07:00 PM

The computer it self (not the internet connection) should have it's own "local" IP address. No two computers on the local network should have the same IP address. :no:

socool, the easiest/quickest way to fix that is just reset your router (power off and back on again). That'll cause it to re-assign IP addresses to the computers and they shouldn't get the same IP address again.

Oh, I thought he meant the internet IP address. My bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 16, 2009, 04:11:03 PM

Uh oh, Bill Gates has gone crazy! He wants to control Hurricanes! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! :fire: :P

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/research/2009-07-15-gates-hurricanes_N.htm?se=yahoorefer (http://www.usatoday.com/weather/research/2009-07-15-gates-hurricanes_N.htm?se=yahoorefer)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:11:08 PM

Laptop test

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:12:23 PM

Desktop

EDIT: Still have the same IP address on both PCs. Does it change anything to move either computer only inches or feet? The laptop connects wirelessly and the desktop connects to the router through ethernet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 16, 2009, 04:13:28 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:11:08 PM

Laptop test

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:12:23 PM

Desktop

Works :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:14:24 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:12:23 PM

Desktop

EDIT: Still have the same IP address on both PCs. Does it change anything to move either computer only inches or feet?

Are you looking at the IP address displayed in your post (I think you can see your own IP). If so, that's not the local IP address of the computer. :no: What OS do you use?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:14:37 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:12:23 PM

Desktop

EDIT: Still have the same IP address on both PCs. Does it change anything to move either computer only inches or feet? The laptop connects wirelessly and the desktop connects to the router through ethernet.

Are you sure you're not referring to the IP address that appears on your posts?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:14:39 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 16, 2009, 04:13:28 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:11:08 PM

Laptop test

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:12:23 PM

Desktop

Works :thumbsup:

I'm not sure you understand what I am doing here. I am trying to see if my laptop and desktop have the same IP addresses still.

Quote from: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:14:37 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:12:23 PM

Desktop

EDIT: Still have the same IP address on both PCs. Does it change anything to move either computer only inches or feet? The laptop connects wirelessly and the desktop connects to the router through ethernet.

Are you sure you're not referring to the IP address that appears on your posts?

Well, my laptop notified me this morning that the IP addresses are the same, and yes, I am looking at the IP address that shows up with my posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:15:56 PM

Then that's normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:16:07 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:15:26 PM

Well, my laptop notified me this morning that the IP addresses are the same, and yes, I am looking at the IP address that shows up with my posts.

Read my post socool. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:17:14 PM

Is it normal for IP addresses to change? I used to have the same IP address for three years, then last year the last digit suddenly change.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:17:20 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:16:07 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:15:26 PM

Well, my laptop notified me this morning that the IP addresses are the same, and yes, I am looking at the IP address that shows up with my posts.

Read my post socool. ;)

I did. I just reset the router and nothing changed. Perhaps I am getting worked up over something that is not that big of a deal. Should I be concerned that my laptop and desktop are sharing the same IP address?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 16, 2009, 04:18:12 PM

Oh, your IP address on the web is the same by the ISP.

However, the IP address that you're talking about is generated by the router, and the number at the end indicates the number computer it's on. Like mine is 192.168.1.104 and my parents' computer is 192.168.1.101.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:20:08 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:17:14 PM

Is it normal for IP addresses to change? I used to have the same IP address for three years, then last year the last digit suddenly change.

Yes it is normal. :yes:

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:17:20 PM

I did. I just reset the router and nothing changed. Perhaps I am getting worked up over something that is not that big of a deal. Should I be concerned that my laptop and desktop are sharing the same IP address?

They're most likely not. You're looking at your INTERNET IP addresses. You're computer's local IP addresses should be different. To check on this, on BOTH computers (assuming you're running XP): Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon in the notification area (the icon that looks like a monitor with some waves to the right of it) and click Status. Click the "Details" tab, and the local IP addresses of the computers should be displayed there. They should be different. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:21:58 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:20:08 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:17:20 PM

I did. I just reset the router and nothing changed. Perhaps I am getting worked up over something that is not that big of a deal. Should I be concerned that my laptop and desktop are sharing the same IP address?

They're most likely not. You're looking at your INTERNET IP addresses. You're computer's local IP addresses should be different. To check on this, on BOTH computers (assuming you're running XP): Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon in the notification area (the icon that looks like a monitor with some waves to the right of it) and click Status. Click the "Details" tab, and the local IP addresses of the computers should be displayed there. They should be different. :yes:

I am running Vista on both PCs. Any different instructions?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 16, 2009, 04:23:35 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 16, 2009, 04:21:58 PM

I am running Vista on both PCs. Any different instructions?

Ah, I can't help you then. I'm not using Vista ATM, I am using Windows 7, which is a bit different than Vista.

I wouldn't worry about it though. Chances are, if you restarted the router, the computers should have unique local IPs. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2009, 04:25:58 PM

Try this article:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/3726934c-1315-4c29-bd4d-e42c10225e5a1033.mspx (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/3726934c-1315-4c29-bd4d-e42c10225e5a1033.mspx)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 16, 2009, 04:33:24 PM

ugh...fairly simple concept.

Your computer(s) essentially have 2 IP address. One that the internet sees, like the one that shows next to your post. The second IP address is a local IP address that is only accessible within YOUR network. The internet IP will always be the same no matter what computer you are using in your home. The local IP must be unique.

Local IP addresses are most commonly in the form of 192.168.1.xxx

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:35:59 PM

Well, I am making my network here a secured network (which I was asked not to, but I hav no idea who else could be using my network). Which of the following 5 options should I chose as to what type of security I place on the network?

Security Options
None 
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
WPA-PSK [TKIP]
WPA2-PSK [AES]
WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 16, 2009, 04:37:05 PM

Ideally anything WPA2 is best. However, some hardware/software is not compatible. If it's a Wireless G device, WPA2 is best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:38:11 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 16, 2009, 04:37:05 PM

Ideally anything WPA2 is best. However, some hardware/software is not compatible. If it's a Wireless G device, WPA2 is best.

So, either of the bottom two options then?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 16, 2009, 04:39:50 PM

I have a Linksys router, and so far, I've had no problems whatsoever with WEP. But it's your router, so go with any security method you want. :yes:

And I'd hate to change the subject a little, but if you want to watch any of my WTVT clips, I created a new Youtube account just for that purpose. I'm going to try and have most of the videos in 16:9 and some in HD. Here's the link: http://youtube.com/user/WTVTFox13Fan (http://youtube.com/user/WTVTFox13Fan)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 16, 2009, 04:43:51 PM

WEP is a joke, and is crackable in less than 30 seconds. However, it's better than no encryption at all.

Better yet, set up a MAC access list...that way ONLY the computers you own can access the network at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 16, 2009, 04:48:57 PM

Well, I set up a secured network with the option
WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]
My laptop doesn't seem to want to connect to it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 16, 2009, 05:29:42 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 16, 2009, 04:43:51 PM

WEP is a joke, and is crackable in less than 30 seconds. However, it's better than no encryption at all.

Better yet, set up a MAC access list...that way ONLY the computers you own can access the network at all.

What he said.  I'm forced to WEP because of a legacy device, but once that goes away, boom, heading for WPA.  MAC address list is great, too...remember to modify it every time you add a wireless device to the network (I currently have ten, for example.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 16, 2009, 07:25:29 PM

Looks like Rich Johnson joined or something..
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=475 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=475)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 16, 2009, 07:35:42 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 16, 2009, 07:25:29 PM

Looks like Rich Johnson joined or something..
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=475 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=475)

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,2390.msg104509.html#msg104509 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,2390.msg104509.html#msg104509)

 ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 07:37:58 PM

Guys, Breaking News if your NBC Station is an O&O (just got this from a local meteorologists blog): NBC, which owns the Weather Channel, is considering a move to replace the local weathercasters on the stations they own with mets from the Weather Channel. NBC owns 10 TV stations in the large cities. This move would save money but sacrifice the local flavor of the weather. Here is what the Executive VP of Programming of NBC said.... "We're examining it. We have to figure it out. We haven't yet. But there is clearly the opportunity to do that. I can tell you we're looking at that opportunity."
This could be the future of local TV weather. Large companies would supply local forecasts for a number of different stations around the country.   

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 16, 2009, 07:40:32 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 07:37:58 PM

Guys, Breaking News if your NBC Station is an O&O (just got this from a local meteorologists blog): NBC, which owns the Weather Channel, is considering a move to replace the local weathercasters on the stations they own with mets from the Weather Channel. NBC owns 10 TV stations in the large cities. This move would save money but sacrifice the local flavor of the weather. Here is what the Executive VP of Programming of NBC said.... "We're examining it. We have to figure it out. We haven't yet. But there is clearly the opportunity to do that. I can tell you we're looking at that opportunity."
This could be the future of local TV weather. Large companies would supply local forecasts for a number of different stations around the country.   

Care to offer some "proof" of that news? :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 16, 2009, 07:42:30 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 07:37:58 PM

Guys, Breaking News if your NBC Station is an O&O (just got this from a local meteorologists blog): NBC, which owns the Weather Channel, is considering a move to replace the local weathercasters on the stations they own with mets from the Weather Channel. NBC owns 10 TV stations in the large cities. This move would save money but sacrifice the local flavor of the weather. Here is what the Executive VP of Programming of NBC said.... "We're examining it. We have to figure it out. We haven't yet. But there is clearly the opportunity to do that. I can tell you we're looking at that opportunity."
This could be the future of local TV weather. Large companies would supply local forecasts for a number of different stations around the country.   

I won't have to worry about that w/ the NBC affiliate here, it's owned by Gannett or something like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 16, 2009, 07:44:29 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 07:37:58 PM

Guys, Breaking News if your NBC Station is an O&O (just got this from a local meteorologists blog): NBC, which owns the Weather Channel, is considering a move to replace the local weathercasters on the stations they own with mets from the Weather Channel. NBC owns 10 TV stations in the large cities. This move would save money but sacrifice the local flavor of the weather. Here is what the Executive VP of Programming of NBC said.... "We're examining it. We have to figure it out. We haven't yet. But there is clearly the opportunity to do that. I can tell you we're looking at that opportunity."
This could be the future of local TV weather. Large companies would supply local forecasts for a number of different stations around the country.   

May I ask nicely, Evan and tell me where you got this? I'm a bit curious.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 07:46:00 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 16, 2009, 07:40:32 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 16, 2009, 07:37:58 PM

Guys, Breaking News if your NBC Station is an O&O (just got this from a local meteorologists blog): NBC, which owns the Weather Channel, is considering a move to replace the local weathercasters on the stations they own with mets from the Weather Channel. NBC owns 10 TV stations in the large cities. This move would save money but sacrifice the local flavor of the weather. Here is what the Executive VP of Programming of NBC said.... "We're examining it. We have to figure it out. We haven't yet. But there is clearly the opportunity to do that. I can tell you we're looking at that opportunity."
This could be the future of local TV weather. Large companies would supply local forecasts for a number of different stations around the country.   

Care to offer some "proof" of that news? :fear:

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/nbc/will_the_weather_channel_replace_local_nbc_forecasts_were_looking_at_that_opportunity_121662.asp (http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/nbc/will_the_weather_channel_replace_local_nbc_forecasts_were_looking_at_that_opportunity_121662.asp)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 16, 2009, 08:40:53 PM

Another user told me about this yesterday that WCAU would be affected.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 16, 2009, 09:50:25 PM

NBC is getting way out of hand...laying off all O&O weather department personalities is so stupid...maybe NBC should overall just fall under and cease operations, they're incapable of O&O a brain. [haha get it]

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 17, 2009, 12:39:39 AM

My parents' anniversary was today...also ironically the anniversary of the moon landing. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 17, 2009, 01:05:28 AM

That has got to be the DUMBEST idea in the world.  Makes no sense at all.  But, look who it's coming from, NBC, who has the BEST ideas ever. :rolleyes:
--

Biggest Loser... is the only show I like on that network :D haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2009, 09:56:28 AM

So...did we lose a member? There was a member that joined after Rich Johnson did yesterday, yet his username currently shows as the latest member... :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 17, 2009, 05:48:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 17, 2009, 01:05:28 AM

That has got to be the DUMBEST idea in the world.  Makes no sense at all.  But, look who it's coming from, NBC, who has the BEST ideas ever. :rolleyes:
--

Biggest Loser... is the only show I like on that network :D haha

Because they are America's Biggest Loser! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 17, 2009, 05:58:06 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 17, 2009, 09:56:28 AM

So...did we lose a member? There was a member that joined after Rich Johnson did yesterday, yet his username currently shows as the latest member... :unsure:

I believe that member's name is Victim. Yeah I noticed that as well. His account got deleted for some reason?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 17, 2009, 06:25:20 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 17, 2009, 05:48:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 17, 2009, 01:05:28 AM

That has got to be the DUMBEST idea in the world.  Makes no sense at all.  But, look who it's coming from, NBC, who has the BEST ideas ever. :rolleyes:
--

Biggest Loser... is the only show I like on that network :D haha

Because they are America's Biggest Loser! :P

true story.  But, The Biggest loser is definitely not the big loser when it comes to ratings.  On certain nights, they beat out American Idol.
--
-
FYI-  As I was typing this, I was watching the local news, and they were tali\king about Michael Jackson, and I typing out Michael instead of American Idol. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 17, 2009, 10:37:26 PM

So, I was about to drive somewhere tonight, I close the door, and the entire back window of my car just completely shattered! :blink: Has anyone heard such a thing happen?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 17, 2009, 10:38:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 17, 2009, 10:37:26 PM

So, I was about to drive somewhere tonight, I close the door, and the entire back window of my car just completely shattered! :blink: Has anyone heard such a thing happen?

Well, it has happened with a drinking glass to me before :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2009, 03:12:19 PM

For those of you who like smooth jazz, here's a really good indie jazz station (they play a LOT of TWC music like Chris Geith, Mark Barrios, Brian hughes, Richard Smith, Justin Young, etc..) that you should listen to. It's .the wav Chesapeake Bay. http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in (http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in)

In fact, they played Run to You by Ryan Farish 5 mins ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 18, 2009, 03:45:22 PM

HOLY CRAP. A poisonous snake just came out of my sister's closet and we're evacuated to my room right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 18, 2009, 04:26:10 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2009, 03:12:19 PM

For those of you who like smooth jazz, here's a really good indie jazz station (they play a LOT of TWC music like Chris Geith, Mark Barrios, Brian hughes, Richard Smith, Justin Young, etc..) that you should listen to. It's .the wav Chesapeake Bay. [url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url] ([url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url])

In fact, they played Run to You by Ryan Farish 5 mins ago.

I've been listening to that. Great find!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 18, 2009, 05:55:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 18, 2009, 03:45:22 PM

HOLY CRAP. A poisonous snake just came out of my sister's closet and we're evacuated to my room right now.

Maybe get off the computer and get out of the house?  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 18, 2009, 06:10:19 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on July 18, 2009, 05:55:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 18, 2009, 03:45:22 PM

HOLY CRAP. A poisonous snake just came out of my sister's closet and we're evacuated to my room right now.

Maybe get off the computer and get out of the house?  :whistling:

pwned.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 18, 2009, 06:10:32 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on July 18, 2009, 05:55:28 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 18, 2009, 03:45:22 PM

HOLY CRAP. A poisonous snake just came out of my sister's closet and we're evacuated to my room right now.

Maybe get off the computer and get out of the house?  :whistling:

Too late, Max. The Police came along with the firefighters, and killed the snake. The snake was brown, skinny and did pose a threat. The room where the snake was at was now pest-controlled and safe.

A little bit ago, another one appeared, this time I was brave enough to kill it with a shovel. It wasnt at the same place as the first one, nor wasnt poisonous. This time I found that one at the garage.

Hmm, seems like my house is starting to be invaded by invaders of Planet Snake. >_>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 18, 2009, 06:14:16 PM

Quote

Hmm, seems like my house is starting to be invaded by invaders of Planet Snake. >_>

boooooooooooooooo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 18, 2009, 06:33:35 PM

Ana, the above-normal heat and below-normal precipitation in your area are driving animals to places that provide shade and water.  Unfortunately, a house is a good place for shade and water in a desert.  You should really consider some pest control measures if you haven't done so already as things aren't going to improve there for a while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 18, 2009, 07:41:02 PM

just got back from an awesome day on the comal river, tubing. woot.

now please do excuse me as I fall asleep on my keyboard.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 18, 2009, 10:17:58 PM

Has anyone seen this on Espn before

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2842/weather1.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2842/weather1.jpg)

Weather Alert i never seen before on the bottom line

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 18, 2009, 10:43:09 PM

I have had a very stressful day today. I just got into Richmond about an hour ago and I am very relieved. IS clips and WxScan clips might not be able to come from the tuner because it's hard to connect to the TVs in my uncle's house. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on July 18, 2009, 11:11:21 PM

Alejandro: That must be a new feature with the ESPN new ticker.

Everyone: Got a beef with TWC? Just tweet @darbs and put the hash tag #unfairweather at the end.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2009, 12:06:32 AM

Quote from: Raymie on July 18, 2009, 11:11:21 PM

Alejandro: That must be a new feature with the ESPN new ticker.

Everyone: Got a beef with TWC? Just tweet @darbs and put the hash tag #unfairweather at the end.

Jeff never responded to any of my tweets. It's clear he doesn't care about his viewers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 19, 2009, 01:34:12 AM

Just saw Transformers and it's awesome!!!!!

Quote from: yourweathertoday on July 18, 2009, 06:14:16 PM

Quote

Hmm, seems like my house is starting to be invaded by invaders of Planet Snake. >_>

boooooooooooooooo

/me throws a dead snake at yourweathertoday...then runs away.

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 18, 2009, 06:33:35 PM

Ana, the above-normal heat and below-normal precipitation in your area are driving animals to places that provide shade and water.  Unfortunately, a house is a good place for shade and water in a desert.  You should really consider some pest control measures if you haven't done so already as things aren't going to improve there for a while.

Pest Control measures have been done at the poisonous snake's site by the fire department. But my sister and I are taking more procedures...and call the Orkin man at San Diego on Monday. We couldnt call one here today because all of them had the day off today. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 19, 2009, 07:30:46 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2009, 12:06:32 AM

Quote from: Raymie on July 18, 2009, 11:11:21 PM

Alejandro: That must be a new feature with the ESPN new ticker.

Everyone: Got a beef with TWC? Just tweet @darbs and put the hash tag #unfairweather at the end.

Jeff never responded to any of my tweets. It's clear he doesn't care about his viewers.

It looks like he's using the web version of Twitter, and he might not know about the @replies feature, otherwise I think he would be responding if he used TweetDeck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 19, 2009, 10:44:57 AM

Sorry for double-posting, but I think some of you might enjoy the pictures I'm posting on my Facebook. For those who don't have me added, you can check out the album here (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30200928&l=0dfe460945&id=1435067503). :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2009, 04:04:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2009, 03:12:19 PM

For those of you who like smooth jazz, here's a really good indie jazz station (they play a LOT of TWC music like Chris Geith, Mark Barrios, Brian hughes, Richard Smith, Justin Young, etc..) that you should listen to. It's .the wav Chesapeake Bay. [url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url] ([url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url])

In fact, they played Run to You by Ryan Farish 5 mins ago.

Wow, they're playing Trammell Starks now! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 19, 2009, 04:17:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2009, 04:04:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2009, 03:12:19 PM

For those of you who like smooth jazz, here's a really good indie jazz station (they play a LOT of TWC music like Chris Geith, Mark Barrios, Brian hughes, Richard Smith, Justin Young, etc..) that you should listen to. It's .the wav Chesapeake Bay. [url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url] ([url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url])

In fact, they played Run to You by Ryan Farish 5 mins ago.

Wow, they're playing Trammell Starks now! :o

From the TWC set, or his self-released albums?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2009, 04:25:52 PM

TWC set, it was Fair Weather that played.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2009, 05:21:32 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2009, 04:04:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2009, 03:12:19 PM

For those of you who like smooth jazz, here's a really good indie jazz station (they play a LOT of TWC music like Chris Geith, Mark Barrios, Brian hughes, Richard Smith, Justin Young, etc..) that you should listen to. It's .the wav Chesapeake Bay. [url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url] ([url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url])

In fact, they played Run to You by Ryan Farish 5 mins ago.

Wow, they're playing Trammell Starks now! :o

You see. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 20, 2009, 08:25:07 AM

I heard "Good Day" by Voodoo Village from Sept 08 not too long ago from that station. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 20, 2009, 09:57:58 AM

The annual back-to-school ads have begun. When I saw YWT on the XL stream, there was a Wal-Mart back-to-school commercial.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 20, 2009, 10:27:07 AM

Quote from: ABC7 on July 20, 2009, 09:57:58 AM

The annual back-to-school ads have begun. When I saw YWT on the XL stream, there was a Wal-Mart back-to-school commercial.

They typically begin 1 month before school starts for some.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 20, 2009, 10:33:58 AM

This school year will start a few days earlier than previous years', so those commercials won't bother me that much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2009, 10:59:38 AM

LOL....I've been hearing "Back to school" since late June!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 20, 2009, 11:02:33 AM

Hope you all are ready for Christmas season to hit in about a month, too...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2009, 12:23:39 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 20, 2009, 11:02:33 AM

Hope you all are ready for Christmas season to hit in about a month, too...

Nope, they already started that too...No joke.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 20, 2009, 01:07:59 PM

Well, yeah, but the full-fledged IN YOUR FACE Christmas trees in every aisle, snowflakes everywhere, and TOYS TOYS TOYS won't hit for a month or so.

I did read that Sears stores are already putting up Christmas trees in their stores, though...

In my area, Labor Day is a big deal, so X-Mas stuff gets pushed back a little bit longer.  I'll also have to listen for the go date for Wal-Mart's Christmas changeover...last year it hit about Oct. 10...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 20, 2009, 01:19:42 PM

I do plan to go back to school shopping this month. Because the prices are uhhh...unbeatable  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 20, 2009, 01:43:48 PM

I shop for back-to-school a couple of days before school starts, and I don't complain about prices.  I say I'd spend about $150 for pens, notebooks, etc. This year, I might not be spending too much. I have so much paper and other supplies left over from last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 20, 2009, 03:23:32 PM

Quote from: ABC7 on July 20, 2009, 01:43:48 PM

I shop for back-to-school a couple of days before school starts, and I don't complain about prices.  I say I'd spend about $150 for pens, notebooks, etc. This year, I might not be spending too much. I have so much paper and other supplies left over from last year.

$150 for school supplies? Are you buying in bulk and selling them to other kids in school? :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 20, 2009, 03:39:46 PM

$150 seems too high of an estimate. I had to buy a graphing calculator one year, and that was about $100.

I spend too much every year, and I'm left with extra pens, binders, and everything else. This year, I might just buy a one-subject notebook and a few odds and ends.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 20, 2009, 04:00:18 PM

We usually do our back to school shopping at Staples (the same store over there at Frandor where I take my computers to be serviced). I hate Walmart. Their advertising is SO annoying. I just mute the TV whenever a commercial comes on (at least 5-6 times an hour, on TWC alone).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2009, 04:07:28 PM

Staples or Office Depot is where I go for my school supplies. I always wait to shop until a few days after the first day so I know exactly what I need. I don't even get my schedule until the first day (talk about inconvenience).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 20, 2009, 04:33:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 20, 2009, 04:07:28 PM

Staples or Office Depot is where I go for my school supplies. I always wait to shop until a few days after the first day so I know exactly what I need. I don't even get my schedule until the first day (talk about inconvenience).

Yeah, it used to be like that for me too. Now I get my schedule before the end of the previous school year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2009, 04:35:51 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 20, 2009, 04:33:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 20, 2009, 04:07:28 PM

Staples or Office Depot is where I go for my school supplies. I always wait to shop until a few days after the first day so I know exactly what I need. I don't even get my schedule until the first day (talk about inconvenience).

Yeah, it used to be like that for me too. Now I get my schedule before the end of the previous school year.

Wow, that's early. They don't even finalize the schedules here until August 1, but I don't know why they can't just mail them home then so I don't have to wait until September when the stores are jam packed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 20, 2009, 04:44:51 PM

Sorry to change the subject here, but I am not sure what to make of this:
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1198/3620090720164053.jpg)

Stalled front? We could sure use the rain, but I have never seen T-Storms in the forecast for the whole week like this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on July 20, 2009, 06:22:34 PM

My week ahead looks almost the same: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms everyday with temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s. I'd prefer 1-3 days with thunderstorms in the forecast with temperatures in the mid 80s to mid 90s, that's what I call summer!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 20, 2009, 07:18:58 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 20, 2009, 04:44:51 PM

Sorry to change the subject here, but I am not sure what to make of this:
([url]http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1198/3620090720164053.jpg[/url])

Stalled front? We could sure use the rain, but I have never seen T-Storms in the forecast for the whole week like this.

The chance of it raining every single day a week is low, especially the days forecasting isolated thunderstorms will probably change back and forth to sunny and storms since computer models do change solutions every few hours. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 20, 2009, 07:43:31 PM

Quote from: socool775 on July 20, 2009, 04:44:51 PM

Sorry to change the subject here, but I am not sure what to make of this:
([url]http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1198/3620090720164053.jpg[/url])

Stalled front? We could sure use the rain, but I have never seen T-Storms in the forecast for the whole week like this.

I get something similar on mine, only instead of thunderstorms, I get 7 little suns.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 20, 2009, 07:50:55 PM

I am currently at my uncle's house in North Jersey. I'll try to get some intellistar clips from the upstairs TV tonight. They also have TWC HD, with the local cable feed from NYC, but it's only for the downstairs TV and reaching it is an issue...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 20, 2009, 09:53:05 PM

Wow - iPhone 3G is incredible! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 20, 2009, 11:34:10 PM

My first game of the season is tomorrow! Our teammates (now known as the Duck Centro Thrillers) are depending on eachother and hope this game goes very well!!! I could use some good luck from everyone. I hope to do well 2morrow as well!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on July 21, 2009, 01:07:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 20, 2009, 11:34:10 PM

My first game of the season is tomorrow! Our teammates (now known as the Duck Centro Thrillers) are depending on eachother and hope this game goes very well!!! I could use some good luck from everyone. I hope to do well 2morrow as well!

Well, good luck on your game.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 21, 2009, 02:22:20 AM

Quote from: WeatherSTARIII on July 21, 2009, 01:07:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 20, 2009, 11:34:10 PM

My first game of the season is tomorrow! Our teammates (now known as the Duck Centro Thrillers) are depending on eachother and hope this game goes very well!!! I could use some good luck from everyone. I hope to do well 2morrow as well!

Well, good luck on your game.

Good Luck, Ana (and for more luck "meow, meow" :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 21, 2009, 06:25:12 AM

I recently had the following HD channels added to my lineup:

191 MLB HD
213 HGTV HD
217 History HD
221 CNN HD
222 USA HD
224 Discovery HD
225 TLC HD
230 Animal Planet HD
238 AMC HD
271 WFMZ DT
272 WPPX DT (ION HD)
275 SPEED HD
276 FX HD
277 Fox News Channel HD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2009, 06:03:39 PM

Well I got the Teterboro IS clips recorded, and I was able to connect my TV Tuner to the cable box with TWC HD, but I got no video when I connected it to that box. I disconnected cable from the HDTV to the box. can someone help me?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 21, 2009, 06:10:14 PM

Teterboro has the IS? How weird.. I know someone gave me some clips of a 4000 there not too long ago... It's a shame it's been upgraded :(

Speaking of vacations, I'll be going to Portland tomorrow. I'll be sure to capture some more clips of the IS and weatherscan. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2009, 06:11:10 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 21, 2009, 06:10:14 PM

Teterboro has the IS? How weird.. I know someone gave me some clips of a 4000 there not too long ago... It's a shame it's been upgraded :(

Speaking of vacations, I'll be going to Portland tomorrow. I'll be sure to capture some more clips of the IS and weatherscan. :)

Yes, they do. I have Cablevision though, US Cable had the 4000 for Teterboro for a while until they upgraded to the IS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2009, 06:15:47 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 21, 2009, 06:10:14 PM

Teterboro has the IS? How weird.. I know someone gave me some clips of a 4000 there not too long ago... It's a shame it's been upgraded :(

Speaking of vacations, I'll be going to Portland tomorrow. I'll be sure to capture some more clips of the IS and weatherscan. :)

You mean Kevin? Those clips were actually from Paramus, a bit north of Teterboro. The cable company, US Cable, upgraded to an IntelliStar in February 2006.

I look forward to your clips!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2009, 06:21:32 PM

Thanks! I may upload just 1 for now because I will get very few views if I upload all of the videos at once. I also got a News 12 and WABC7 promo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 21, 2009, 08:50:22 PM

Here's the play from last night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4nnMhkdpc&fmt=18# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4nnMhkdpc&fmt=18#)

whats your decision on the call?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 21, 2009, 10:04:26 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on July 21, 2009, 08:50:22 PM

Here's the play from last night

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4nnMhkdpc&fmt=18#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4nnMhkdpc&fmt=18#[/url])

whats your decision on the call?

Looked Safe to me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 21, 2009, 10:09:56 PM

Now I'm pissed at Fine Living Network...They moved Iron Chef from 9 PM to 10 PM, and put some stupid show in its place. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 22, 2009, 07:41:04 AM

Mike-- just want to thank you.  Your avatar made me think of the Weekend:Now music and gfx from 2001 :D  Great choice! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 22, 2009, 09:00:00 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2009, 10:09:56 PM

Now I'm pissed at Fine Living Network...They moved Iron Chef from 9 PM to 10 PM, and put some stupid show in its place. :censored:

Couldn't you find something else to watch until 10pm? I mean it's really not as big a deal, unless it were a 3+ hour change.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Gil on July 22, 2009, 09:22:17 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 22, 2009, 09:00:00 AM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2009, 10:09:56 PM

Now I'm pissed at Fine Living Network...They moved Iron Chef from 9 PM to 10 PM, and put some stupid show in its place. :censored:

Couldn't you find something else to watch until 10pm? I mean it's really not as big a deal, unless it were a 3+ hour change.

No.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 22, 2009, 10:39:46 PM

I am all stressed out now. I got into Richmond early this afternoon, and my ankle is in severe pain from walking around all over NYC for two days. I am also a bit pissed because the hotel we stayed at had HDTVs, but not HD service. :rolleyes:

I really wish I could've seen the Cablevision feed of TWC HD in the part of town that I stayed in, but apparently they don't serve Manhattan. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 23, 2009, 11:28:22 AM

Anyone seen the new statistics section on the YouTube videos?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2009, 11:28:55 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 23, 2009, 11:28:22 AM

Anyone seen the new statistics section on the YouTube videos?

Yes, I have. I spoke to other members about it and they said they don't see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 23, 2009, 11:47:51 AM

I kinda like it, it gives you an idea how a lot of people are finding your videos.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2009, 12:58:35 PM

Here are the Teterboro IS clips

10:38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx2XbW-T_BI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx2XbW-T_BI#)

10:58
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbeLuaW8hpA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbeLuaW8hpA#)

News 12 NJ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRFVP70iEU0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRFVP70iEU0#)

11:08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFyAKs2h25Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFyAKs2h25Y#)

11:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-9J_v_wnZM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-9J_v_wnZM#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on July 24, 2009, 01:34:26 AM

* Felix sighs

 YouTube down right now. I wonder why. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 24, 2009, 01:44:27 PM

Has anyone tried the new Mountain Dew Blue?  It is kind of a citrus fruit mix or something (can't remember what it was called).  I tried it for the first time yesterday, and you can actually tell it was mountain-dew ish..unlike LiveWire.
It was pretty good, but nothing will be better than classic MD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2009, 01:45:34 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2009, 01:44:27 PM

Has anyone tried the new Mountain Dew Blue?  It is kind of a citrus fruit mix or something (can't remember what it was called).  I tried it for the first time yesterday, and you can actually tell it was mountain-dew ish..unlike LiveWire.
It was pretty good, but nothing will be better than classic MD.

I like the Code Red flavor the most, but I hardly ever see that in stores anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 24, 2009, 01:47:44 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 24, 2009, 01:45:34 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2009, 01:44:27 PM

Has anyone tried the new Mountain Dew Blue?  It is kind of a citrus fruit mix or something (can't remember what it was called).  I tried it for the first time yesterday, and you can actually tell it was mountain-dew ish..unlike LiveWire.
It was pretty good, but nothing will be better than classic MD.

I like the Code Red flavor the most, but I hardly ever see that in stores anymore.

Same here. My mom used to drink Code Red all of the time.  You could tell that was mountain dew as well.  Live wire may as well just have been sunkist

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 24, 2009, 01:48:29 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 24, 2009, 01:44:27 PM

Has anyone tried the new Mountain Dew Blue?  It is kind of a citrus fruit mix or something (can't remember what it was called).  I tried it for the first time yesterday, and you can actually tell it was mountain-dew ish..unlike LiveWire.
It was pretty good, but nothing will be better than classic MD.

Mountain Dew Voltage. It's pretty good, and it reminds me of Pepsi Blue, which I really liked.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on July 24, 2009, 03:48:37 PM

Quote from: Gil on July 21, 2009, 10:09:56 PM

Now I'm pissed at Fine Living Network...They moved Iron Chef from 9 PM to 10 PM, and put some stupid show in its place. :censored:

Three Sheets, the program that moved in, was salvaged from the dead MOJO HD. There were several people on another forum I go to waiting for news on when and where it would land.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2009, 04:29:17 PM

Woah, what happened to the current weather map? :blink:  :rofl:

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8238/curwx600x405.th.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/curwx600x405.jpg/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 24, 2009, 04:37:04 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 24, 2009, 04:29:17 PM

Woah, what happened to the current weather map? :blink:  :rofl:

([url]http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8238/curwx600x405.th.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://img204.imageshack.us/i/curwx600x405.jpg/[/url])

I didn't know those maps with those title bars still existed.......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2009, 04:42:56 PM

Yeah, they've used those exact same title bars since like 2000. I was hoping they would change them when TWC went HD. At least the maps still have that "classic" feel to them that TWC had on air pre-2004ish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2009, 04:44:41 PM

My nerves are shaking badly now that I discovered a 4000. :fire:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 24, 2009, 05:14:28 PM

Softball Update: The Thrillers and I are now 0-2. But yesterday's game against the Holtville Sluggers was much better than against the Duck Centro Angels on Tuesday (We did POORLY against the Angels. I got strucked out two times, our team lost two pitchers, the backup pitcher sucked, and I went from Center fielder to right fielder.) I became a backup pitcher for one inning in yesterday's game and I was pretty ok. But I would stick to being a Center Fielder and catch some high balls.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2009, 06:55:13 PM

If anyone's interested, I have a WS4000 emulator stream running here: mms://98.162.163.13:1187

Open that link in Windows Media Player.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2009, 07:23:32 PM

Who wants to watch a 4000 Emulator when I'm streaming a real 4000? :P

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-weather-channel-stream (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-weather-channel-stream)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2009, 07:44:03 PM

Stream is offline now. I was almost close to getting a BSOD. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 24, 2009, 08:22:17 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 24, 2009, 06:55:13 PM

If anyone's interested, I have a WS4000 emulator stream running here: mms://98.162.163.13:1187

Open that link in Windows Media Player.

Thanks for the Stream Stephen!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 24, 2009, 09:19:20 PM

Tonight while I was at work, lightning struck a house right across the street. The storm came directly over us and we saw a few very bright flashes and heard some insanely loud booms. Apparently one of those very close strikes hit a house across the street and started and started a fire. There was smoke coming from the house for a while until the first fire truck finally came and then a bunch more fire trucks arrived and caused one of the main roads in the area to close for over an hour. On my way home, I drove past the house and there was a big burnt-out hole in the roof of the house with a tarp over it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2009, 09:42:37 PM

Wow that's really scary! I hope no one got injured.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 24, 2009, 10:21:21 PM

This is me trying to stream

mms://127.0.0.1:8080/

their is no audio due to the WME saying no driver specified everytime i try to stream with audio.

Offline till tomorrow ill figure out the prob

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 24, 2009, 10:35:32 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on July 24, 2009, 10:21:21 PM

This is me trying to stream

mms://127.0.0.1:8080/

their is no audio due to the WME saying no driver specified everytime i try to stream with audio.

That's the localhost IP address (meaning that points to the local computer). ;) Although, I did try it with your internet IP address (which I can see) but it does not appear to be working. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2009, 10:54:10 PM

I've had success using WME before, and my router wasn't ported. Now I can't even stream with it at all, even when I view it on local computers. Is there a way I can fix this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2009, 11:14:06 PM

I really hate it when I put valuable info on Wikipedia for STAR systems to find out it gets edited an hour later to make it look "parfect" to that person's mind *cough**cough* Raymie.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 24, 2009, 11:35:12 PM

if anyone is wondering what the EAS used to look like here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0UfNGHa-E&fmt=18# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0UfNGHa-E&fmt=18#)

it starts at 2:18 but the only difference is the blue screen and text is now color bars

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 25, 2009, 10:59:23 AM

I donno how many of you might be interested, but I found this little gem (http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr2250.html) while searching for a project of mine.  Totally digging dual on-board digital tuners, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: narunetto on July 25, 2009, 06:39:12 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 25, 2009, 10:59:23 AM

I donno how many of you might be interested, but I found this little gem ([url]http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr2250.html[/url]) while searching for a project of mine.  Totally digging dual on-board digital tuners, too.

I have that exact card. I use TSReader and VLC to get pure TS captures from QAM. It's pretty good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 25, 2009, 06:51:07 PM

I use the HVR 950Q, and I have it connected to QAM on Charter now, and all there is is Music Choice on their broadcasts. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 26, 2009, 01:18:18 AM

Looks like someone in Rhode Island wants TF Green to bake

Also if anyone is watching ESPnews they are having their own mini meltdown because the SD feed is down

Here's the pic of how HD looks on 4:3 Without the Bottomline

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on July 26, 2009, 02:04:56 AM

Sorry, Zach.

I'd rewritten the 4000 article several months ago, along with other articles (Weather Star XL, The Weather Channel, History of The Weather Channel, Local on the 8s, several show articles, etc.) Inconsistency is something I don't like to see, so I try to clean it up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 02:12:35 PM

Hey all. If you haven't heard, my Dell LCD monitor died after 3 3/4 years. I'm working on getting a new monitor...this will take a while. Activity here and on twitter will be VERY sporadic as I don't want to waste my PSP battery while there are few other computers. I'm on a Win 98 laptop if that says anything. See ya in a week or so!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10629574 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10629574) Mai possible choice

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2009, 04:02:15 PM

Good luck Johnathan! Hope all goes well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 04:32:46 PM

Who's Johnathan? I'm Jonathan. :P ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2009, 04:40:59 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 04:32:46 PM

Who's Johnathan? I'm Jonathan. :P ;)

I thought you were 7oa. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 26, 2009, 04:41:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2009, 04:40:59 PM

I thought you were 7oa. :huh:

Yes, he was. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 05:23:10 PM

UPDATE: I found  this (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9183297&productCategoryId=pcmcat143700050048&type=product&id=1218049005548) at Best Buy. I think this one, although not as attractive, looks like a better deal.

LOT8s, you spelled my name wrong. That's why I said that. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 26, 2009, 05:27:14 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 02:12:35 PM

Hey all. If you haven't heard, my Dell LCD monitor died after 3 3/4 years. I'm working on getting a new monitor...this will take a while. Activity here and on twitter will be VERY sporadic as I don't want to waste my PSP battery while there are few other computers. I'm on a Win 98 laptop if that says anything. See ya in a week or so!

[url]http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10629574[/url] ([url]http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10629574[/url]) Mai possible choice

Does it take that long to get a new monitor?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 05:53:50 PM

I may hit Best Buy on Thursday. I'll get on here via a Mac when I'm there :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 26, 2009, 06:36:52 PM

http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1239 (http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1239)

This guy is awesome. All of his points are valid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 26, 2009, 09:40:59 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 26, 2009, 06:36:52 PM

[url]http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1239[/url] ([url]http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1239[/url])

This guy is awesome. All of his points are valid.

That is so funny!!!

Trying something with the forum
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?action=chat (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?action=chat)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2009, 10:29:09 PM

I like it but the setup looks confusing haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 27, 2009, 12:26:49 AM

I was really bored and decided to make this:


(http://a.imagehost.org/0052/Nazi_Mart_save_money_shit_better.jpg)


(not to offend anyone, I just dont like walmart, btw, the font they use for their logo is Myriad Pro-Bold. )


Any comments? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 27, 2009, 12:45:20 AM

Alexis Cohen passes away at age 25 (Former Idol Tryout)

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/all-a9_5alexis.6970161jul26,0,2106352.story (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/all-a9_5alexis.6970161jul26,0,2106352.story)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 27, 2009, 01:18:17 AM

more progress:

(http://a.imagehost.org/0352/Naazi_Mart_Waste_money_sh_it_better.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 27, 2009, 01:18:59 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on July 27, 2009, 12:26:49 AM

I was really bored and decided to make this:
(not to offend anyone, I just dont like walmart, btw, the font they use for their logo is Myriad Pro-Bold. )
Any comments? :P

I dont love Wal-Mart but I dont hate it. They have some decent products/deals

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 27, 2009, 01:28:32 AM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 05:23:10 PM

UPDATE: I found  this ([url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9183297&productCategoryId=pcmcat143700050048&type=product&id=1218049005548[/url]) at Best Buy. I think this one, although not as attractive, looks like a better deal.

LOT8s, you spelled my name wrong. That's why I said that. :P

Jonny, I heard Acers are really bad IMO. But it's your choice still.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 27, 2009, 02:08:56 AM

Looks like another epic fail

http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/133413093 (http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/yb/133413093)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 27, 2009, 08:38:26 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 27, 2009, 01:28:32 AM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 26, 2009, 05:23:10 PM

UPDATE: I found  this ([url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9183297&productCategoryId=pcmcat143700050048&type=product&id=1218049005548[/url]) at Best Buy. I think this one, although not as attractive, looks like a better deal.

LOT8s, you spelled my name wrong. That's why I said that. :P

Jonny, I heard Acers are really bad IMO. But it's your choice still.

I have to disagree, we put 7 17-inch Acer LCDs out on our nasty, oily/greasy filled air, shop floor at work in 2005 and only two have kicked the bucket (both this year). We also buy them for our office and none in the office have died. They are good for people on a strict budget. Obviously if money wasn't a factor I'd get a Dell Ultrasharp or Apple Studio Display but Acer is definitely a good option.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 27, 2009, 12:04:26 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on July 27, 2009, 01:18:17 AM

more progress:

([url]http://a.imagehost.org/0352/Naazi_Mart_Waste_money_sh_it_better.jpg[/url])

ROFL. Walmart is ok, I don't like the quality of products there. Plus it's too far from where i live. Target is my choice IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 27, 2009, 12:08:57 PM

Walmart is the closest place to where I live, even so I still go to the Target Greatland up in Moorestown, NJ which is about 10-15 minutes from here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 27, 2009, 03:05:32 PM

I just got into Tampa about half an hour ago, and I wish I could've been on vacation longer. I did stay last night near Savannah, GA (IS clip to come), and hit the road at 8:30 AM ET today.

Raymie, it's OK about the 4000 article. You're a better Wikipedian than me, so I understand why you clearly edited my information. :thumbsup:

Also, sorry about bragging so much about the 4000 I saw, I just got so exicted because I have never seen a legacy STAR in my life. I almost fainted the moment I saw it.

And finally, I have also been bored at the times I was excited about my vacation in the Mid-Atlantic, so I'll hopefully be making a whole series of IntelliSTAR v2 images now through the time school starts for me. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 27, 2009, 06:38:26 PM

Trying the WAP2 dealie on the laptop. This is interesting...and will be much better for my PSP.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 27, 2009, 11:37:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 27, 2009, 12:08:57 PM

Walmart is the closest place to where I live, even so I still go to the Target Greatland up in Moorestown, NJ which is about 10-15 minutes from here.

Well Kroger and HEB would be the closest stores to us, then Walmart and target, lol, the reason why I made that logo was because James (thegrudge58) called walmart that so I made that for him and all the people that dont like walmart :P

Also, I need to get a new vga output to input cord, as for my cheap 8 dollar one is crapping out on me, I have to keep it loose or else the monitor will turn yellowish tinted

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 28, 2009, 01:01:59 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 27, 2009, 12:08:57 PM

Walmart is the closest place to where I live, even so I still go to the Target Greatland up in Moorestown, NJ which is about 10-15 minutes from here.

I love Target

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 28, 2009, 01:55:44 AM

This is weird, but I was scanning on the ATSC frequency of my tuner, and I was able to pick up the Orlando stations in Tampa. :blink: :blink:

I found a weather channel that was broadcasted up there, and it was HD. Video to come some time tomorrow. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 28, 2009, 08:46:48 AM

Spot the error(s)!

(http://a.imagehost.org/0390/19904072-4be1299f68139e347ec694922fe8b55f_4a6ef284-scaled.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 28, 2009, 02:52:09 PM

Fox News has a "Bar of Death" just like TWC. That's the error.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 28, 2009, 04:00:33 PM

Fox has always had that. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 28, 2009, 05:39:18 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 28, 2009, 08:46:48 AM

Spot the error(s)!

([url]http://a.imagehost.org/0390/19904072-4be1299f68139e347ec694922fe8b55f_4a6ef284-scaled.jpg[/url])

I see that Iraq has become Egypt...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 28, 2009, 05:41:03 PM

Quote from: ABC7 on July 28, 2009, 02:52:09 PM

Fox News has a "Bar of Death" just like TWC. That's the error.

No.  :rolleyes:
-----
The only error I see is the map is wrong.  Egypt is not in the right spot on the map, that country is Iraq.

The only other error that might be there is "secy"?  Maybe a better abbreviation could be used..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 28, 2009, 06:31:25 PM

If anyone is intrested in baseball here's some news

http://bostonist.com/2009/07/28/sox_reportedly_include_buchholz_in.php (http://bostonist.com/2009/07/28/sox_reportedly_include_buchholz_in.php)

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/07/report_red_sox_2.html (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/07/report_red_sox_2.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on July 28, 2009, 09:47:50 PM

SECY is a standard abbreviation, I believe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 28, 2009, 10:48:20 PM

hey all...on psp. my monitor is ready 4 pickup...will get it on thurs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 29, 2009, 04:08:41 AM

So today was the best-but-suddenly-got-worse day ever.

Us Thrillers beat the Hot Shots by a very close game! 7-6. I scored the seventh run when the catcher missed the ball. I totally snuck up to home plate. It is our very first win so far. This Thursday I have a double header. I'm playing against the Brawley Unknowns first, then the Imperial Wildcats.

Also, as the day suddenly gets worse, my phone died. My gatorade immersed it. Idk if I do plan to get a new one this week. My sister might pay me $40 for babysitting the pests this week, plus the $30 my mom *still* owes me. I will have enough to buy a phone. I'm gonna be pretty picky because I want the following features: Instant messaging, video camera, camera, and widescreen. Maybe web-browsing is ok too, but it's not that importante, because I can twitter via text  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 29, 2009, 08:06:10 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 29, 2009, 04:08:41 AM

So today was the best-but-suddenly-got-worse day ever.

Us Thrillers beat the Hot Shots by a very close game! 7-6. I scored the seventh run when the catcher missed the ball. I totally snuck up to home plate. It is our very first win so far. This Thursday I have a double header. I'm playing against the Brawley Unknowns first, then the Imperial Wildcats.

Also, as the day suddenly gets worse, my phone died. My gatorade immersed it. Idk if I do plan to get a new one this week. My sister might pay me $40 for babysitting the pests this week, plus the $30 my mom *still* owes me. I will have enough to buy a phone. I'm gonna be pretty picky because I want the following features: Instant messaging, video camera, camera, and widescreen. Maybe web-browsing is ok too, but it's not that importante, because I can twitter via text  :bleh:

Congrats on the game! Sorry the rest of your day went so bad...

As for your phone, you have a lot of requirements. Just out of curiosity what phones are you looking at now? What carrier are you with? Are you in the middle of a contract? If you are then I would be prepared with at least $250-$300 or more to get a phone with those kinds of features.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 29, 2009, 08:09:49 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on July 29, 2009, 08:06:10 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 29, 2009, 04:08:41 AM

So today was the best-but-suddenly-got-worse day ever.

Us Thrillers beat the Hot Shots by a very close game! 7-6. I scored the seventh run when the catcher missed the ball. I totally snuck up to home plate. It is our very first win so far. This Thursday I have a double header. I'm playing against the Brawley Unknowns first, then the Imperial Wildcats.

Also, as the day suddenly gets worse, my phone died. My gatorade immersed it. Idk if I do plan to get a new one this week. My sister might pay me $40 for babysitting the pests this week, plus the $30 my mom *still* owes me. I will have enough to buy a phone. I'm gonna be pretty picky because I want the following features: Instant messaging, video camera, camera, and widescreen. Maybe web-browsing is ok too, but it's not that importante, because I can twitter via text  :bleh:

Congrats on the game! Sorry the rest of your day went so bad...

As for your phone, you have a lot of requirements. Just out of curiosity what phones are you looking at now? What carrier are you with? Are you in the middle of a contract? If you are then I would be prepared with at least $250-$300 or more to get a phone with those kinds of features.

She was on prepaid T-Mobile when the phone died. I told her to try the bag of rice trick, but we won't know the results of that until tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 29, 2009, 10:07:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 29, 2009, 04:08:41 AM

So today was the best-but-suddenly-got-worse day ever.

Us Thrillers beat the Hot Shots by a very close game! 7-6. I scored the seventh run when the catcher missed the ball. I totally snuck up to home plate. It is our very first win so far. This Thursday I have a double header. I'm playing against the Brawley Unknowns first, then the Imperial Wildcats.

Also, as the day suddenly gets worse, my phone died. My gatorade immersed it. Idk if I do plan to get a new one this week. My sister might pay me $40 for babysitting the pests this week, plus the $30 my mom *still* owes me. I will have enough to buy a phone. I'm gonna be pretty picky because I want the following features: Instant messaging, video camera, camera, and widescreen. Maybe web-browsing is ok too, but it's not that importante, because I can twitter via text  :bleh:

Congrats on your first win and scoring the winning run, Ana! :thumbsup:  Hope you can save your phone or be able to replace it without too much trouble.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on July 29, 2009, 11:29:30 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 29, 2009, 04:08:41 AM

So today was the best-but-suddenly-got-worse day ever.

Us Thrillers beat the Hot Shots by a very close game! 7-6. I scored the seventh run when the catcher missed the ball. I totally snuck up to home plate. It is our very first win so far. This Thursday I have a double header. I'm playing against the Brawley Unknowns first, then the Imperial Wildcats.

Also, as the day suddenly gets worse, my phone died. My gatorade immersed it. Idk if I do plan to get a new one this week. My sister might pay me $40 for babysitting the pests this week, plus the $30 my mom *still* owes me. I will have enough to buy a phone. I'm gonna be pretty picky because I want the following features: Instant messaging, video camera, camera, and widescreen. Maybe web-browsing is ok too, but it's not that importante, because I can twitter via text  :bleh:

Congrats Ana! I can only imagine how much fun you are having with softball :yes:

I hope you can fix or replace your fun without too much trouble. I went a month this summer without the microphone in my phone, and had to have it replaced.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 29, 2009, 08:18:51 PM

Ana, geez...that is awesome and horrible at the same time.

Tomorrow I will be picking up my monitor at the BB in springfield...departing 4:45 am, home likely in the evening. If we go to st. johns, wifi is available...idk anywhere else. next time you see me i'll probably be on my new monitor.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 30, 2009, 03:02:02 AM

Thanks for the congrats, (and the advice, Jesskitty). Turns out the bag of rice didnt work :(. And I am now looking at replacing the phone. As of now I have three choices. A: Buy a tracfone (which I REALLY dont want to but it is a possibility) for temporary use, B: Buy another T-Mobile phone (because I adore their service), or C: get my sister to let me have her old LG EnV phone from Verizon and pay her $40 for it. (that's my babysitting money right there). Instant messaging isnt that important now since I learned how to text-IM in standard form. Camera, yes. Muy Importante. I love to twit-pic pictures while I am away.

BTW, you know the GEICO commercials with the stack of money with eyes? Well, I found out who sang that song, and it's a pretty catchy tune! You can even download the song for free on the GEICO website!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkf95onRgcc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkf95onRgcc#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2009, 04:07:01 PM

I get very annoyed at that song every single time it airs in a commercial.  I'll never have Geico insurance in my life. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 30, 2009, 04:24:50 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2009, 04:07:01 PM

I get very annoyed at that song every single time it airs in a commercial.  I'll never have Geico insurance in my life. :bleh:

Somebody's watching you, Patrick.  :bleh: :rofl2: j/k

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 31, 2009, 01:33:45 AM

 No, I will not save 15 percent or more on car insurance by switching to Geico.  But Ive always loved seeing geico commercials

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 31, 2009, 02:59:35 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 31, 2009, 01:33:45 AM

No, I will not save 15 percent or more on car insurance by switching to Geico.  But Ive always loved seeing geico commercials

Same love the commercials but wont get the service

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 31, 2009, 08:31:29 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2009, 04:07:01 PM

I get very annoyed at that song every single time it airs in a commercial.  I'll never have Geico insurance in my life. :bleh:

The cavemen commercials I can't stand. However this commercial I actually like, just for the music. Either way I'll never get Geico either, it's Nationwide for life! They've been really good to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 31, 2009, 10:03:52 AM

I must be on an island here in terms of opinions as I hate all Geico commercials. :thumbdown:  Give me the Aflac duck any day of the week over that gecko!

Speaking of islands, my area is going underwater as I speak.  I was awaken by my weather radio for a flash flood warning, and it's been pouring here for the past couple hours.  The weather this month has really baffled me as I'm about to witness one of the coldest and wettest Julys ever in Albany's history. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2009, 12:09:45 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on July 31, 2009, 08:31:29 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2009, 04:07:01 PM

I get very annoyed at that song every single time it airs in a commercial.  I'll never have Geico insurance in my life. :bleh:

The cavemen commercials I can't stand. However this commercial I actually like, just for the music. Either way I'll never get Geico either, it's Nationwide for life! They've been really good to me.

I liked those Geico commercials with the celebrities they showed awhile back, they should get back to those. The cavemen and gecko ones are getting way too old.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 31, 2009, 12:17:06 PM

The money you could be saving w/ Geico= :thumbdown:
The gecko ads= :noexpression:
It's so easy, a caveman could do it= :itsok:
The celebrity ones= ftw :biggrin:


Now that's my opinion on the Geico ads, but they don't have reliable service which is why my parents have Allstate. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2009, 12:37:22 PM

I've always liked the Geico commercials. They used to have one a few years back where a squirrel crosses the road in front of an oncoming car, causing him to crash, then once on the other side of the road the squirrel high fives another squirrel that was waiting for him. Funniest Geico commercial I've ever seen.

About that song in those recent Geico commercials...did you know that the song was originally sung by a group called Rockwell and Michael Jackson back in the 80's? Yep.  :biggrin:

So...I see we have a new member this morning by the name of bjbarnett. I actually thought at first that it was Bill Barnett, the former administrator of the TWCMB. But it's not him.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 31, 2009, 12:52:54 PM

bjbarnett is actually BRANDASHQ5 from Youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2009, 01:02:45 PM

Yes, that "Nick Jr Cable" in his profile is a big giveaway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 31, 2009, 01:36:53 PM

I got my 4000 emulator working again!! :dance: :dance:

But now it seems that the clock on it wants to blink. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2009, 01:53:58 PM

I;m going to stop anything from happening before it happens-I don't want to see a single word about BRANDASHQ5's Youtube issues. As I've always said, what happens on another site is the business of THAT site, not any of ours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 03:29:52 PM

So I got my cellphone working again, so there is no need for buying a new one today ^_^.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 31, 2009, 04:03:44 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 03:29:52 PM

So I got my cellphone working again, so there is no need for buying a new one today ^_^.

how'd ya get it working again, the old bowl o' rice trick?  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 04:23:52 PM

The Thrillers continue to dominate again as we won our first double header! We beat BOTH the Brawley Unknowns and the Imperial Wildcats! (1st game: 7-10, and 2nd: 5-8). We stand at 2 losses, 3 wins in the season. On Tuesday we go back to the top of the list and play against the undefeated (afaik) Duck Centro Angels again.

Quote from: yourweathertoday on July 31, 2009, 04:03:44 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 03:29:52 PM

So I got my cellphone working again, so there is no need for buying a new one today ^_^.

how'd ya get it working again, the old bowl o' rice trick?  :biggrin:

The rice trick didnt work, as I stated in my last post.. I used the power of the sun to get it working again. It was half-alive when I took it back inside, but it was working again when I charged it.

Now I noticed that the battery is dying a lot faster and it's a bit glitchy. AIM mobile works, but I keep signing off automatically. But all I know is that the camera, text and mic is working perfectly, the rest of the features, I dont care.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 31, 2009, 07:36:42 PM

Ana, I'm glad to hear that your team is starting to heat up now, and it's good that the sun saved your phone.  I've hardly seen the sun lately thanks to the following news:  The NWS just confirmed that July 2009 is the wettest July ever in Albany's history with 9.91".  The previous record was 9.37" from 1871, and rainfall records have been kept here since 1826! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 07:43:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 31, 2009, 07:36:42 PM

Ana, I'm glad to hear that your team is starting to heat up now, and it's good that the sun saved your phone.  I've hardly seen the sun lately thanks to the following news:  The NWS just confirmed that July 2009 is the wettest July ever in Albany's history with 9.91".  The previous record was 9.37" from 1871, and rainfall records have been kept here since 1826! :blink:

/me throws a ball of sun to phw115wvwx

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2009, 08:12:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 07:43:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 31, 2009, 07:36:42 PM

Ana, I'm glad to hear that your team is starting to heat up now, and it's good that the sun saved your phone.  I've hardly seen the sun lately thanks to the following news:  The NWS just confirmed that July 2009 is the wettest July ever in Albany's history with 9.91".  The previous record was 9.37" from 1871, and rainfall records have been kept here since 1826! :blink:

/me throws a ball of sun to phw115wvwx

I wouldn't try to catch that if I were you Patrick.  :P :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 31, 2009, 08:18:20 PM

so I attended SOAR (student orientation advising and registration) at my school today...and i must say; its a buzz kill.

lol i was so stoked to go to college and after today i'm sorta like ughhhhh!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 31, 2009, 09:12:52 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 31, 2009, 08:12:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 31, 2009, 07:43:27 PM

/me throws a ball of sun to phw115wvwx

I wouldn't try to catch that if I were you Patrick.  :P :D

Don't worry, Gary.  Even though I really could use some sunshine, I know better. :bleh:

Quote from: Al on July 31, 2009, 08:18:20 PM

so I attended SOAR (student orientation advising and registration) at my school today...and i must say; its a buzz kill.

lol i was so stoked to go to college and after today i'm sorta like ughhhhh!

College can seem very intimidating at first.  Just make sure to manage your time for both academics and fun, Al.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 31, 2009, 11:32:52 PM

little something I made:
*photo courtesy of Zach's TV tuner

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2009, 11:37:32 PM

I don't get it. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 01, 2009, 12:06:38 AM

I got bored, again. So I made this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAl3NVNHDdw&feature=channel_page# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAl3NVNHDdw&feature=channel_page#)

 :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 01, 2009, 01:13:15 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2009, 11:37:32 PM

I don't get it. :unsure:

doesnt she look like shes puckering up?  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 01, 2009, 01:59:52 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2009, 04:07:01 PM

I get very annoyed at that song every single time it airs in a commercial.  I'll never have Geico insurance in my life. :bleh:

Same here, rap is sometimes annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 01, 2009, 02:38:39 AM

that isn't rap

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2009, 01:49:06 PM

So far I've been online for over 100 days since I first joined here. Just reached the 100 days mark of the time logged in

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 01, 2009, 03:04:07 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 01, 2009, 12:06:38 AM

I got bored, again. So I made this:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAl3NVNHDdw&feature=channel_page#[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAl3NVNHDdw&feature=channel_page#[/url])

 :rofl:

Nice one, chroma key is so fun :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2009, 06:03:02 PM

I got this message on my YWT w/ A&B Debut video:

Quote

Congratulations! Your video has recieved enough views that we can no longer update the count in real time. If your still getting views, the count should update in a few hours.

It has 775 views in less than 2 months, making it my 2nd highest viewed video.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 01, 2009, 06:08:08 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 01, 2009, 06:03:02 PM

I got this message on my YWT w/ A&B Debut video:

Quote

Congratulations! Your video has recieved enough views that we can no longer update the count in real time. If your still getting views, the count should update in a few hours.

It has 775 views in less than 2 months, making it my 2nd highest viewed video.

I was probably the last person to view that video before you got that message.  :blink:
Any rate, congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2009, 06:26:18 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 01, 2009, 06:08:08 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 01, 2009, 06:03:02 PM

I got this message on my YWT w/ A&B Debut video:

Quote

Congratulations! Your video has recieved enough views that we can no longer update the count in real time. If your still getting views, the count should update in a few hours.

It has 775 views in less than 2 months, making it my 2nd highest viewed video.

I was probably the last person to view that video before you got that message.  :blink:
Any rate, congrats!

Thanks Ana!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 01, 2009, 07:02:34 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 01, 2009, 06:03:02 PM

I got this message on my YWT w/ A&B Debut video:

Quote

Congratulations! Your video has recieved enough views that we can no longer update the count in real time. If your still getting views, the count should update in a few hours.

It has 775 views in less than 2 months, making it my 2nd highest viewed video.

What the heck? Who sent you that message? I have several videos with over 10,000 views on YouTube and have never seen a message like that. Plus, there's a spelling error on that. Your should be you're.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2009, 07:15:28 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 01, 2009, 07:02:34 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 01, 2009, 06:03:02 PM

I got this message on my YWT w/ A&B Debut video:

Quote

Congratulations! Your video has recieved enough views that we can no longer update the count in real time. If your still getting views, the count should update in a few hours.

It has 775 views in less than 2 months, making it my 2nd highest viewed video.

What the heck? Who sent you that message? I have several videos with over 10,000 views on YouTube and have never seen a message like that. Plus, there's a spelling error on that. Your should be you're.

I saw a qusetion mark next to the number 775, I clicked on it and that's what it said. Also I had to write out the message word from word because it wouldn't let me copy and paste it.

EDIT: It's also on these three videos too. :huh:

6,644 views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfRld7iVWo0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfRld7iVWo0#)
735 views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TizB1mLZ3do# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TizB1mLZ3do#)
640 views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hax0uvgf44# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hax0uvgf44#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2009, 07:17:36 PM

I also got that, it makes no sense.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 01, 2009, 07:32:42 PM

That must've just been added today. I definitely do not remember seeing it before. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2009, 07:33:16 PM

I remember seeing it 2 days ago but I thought it was just a glitch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2009, 07:34:44 PM

It's on all my videos above 300 views

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 01, 2009, 07:36:10 PM

I agree. It's on a video of mine with 307 views, but not 292 views.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2009, 07:39:40 PM

They're screwing around with the viewing system again, there's this new thing where you have to watch a video for at least 30 seconds or it doesn't count as a view. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 01, 2009, 07:41:20 PM

I'd hate to change the subject, but I was looking through my videos, and it seems that Layla is now owned by WMG. :(

They're not attacking the TWC version yet because I think the TWC version sounds different than the CD version, which was what I used in one of my music tests and an emulations. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 01, 2009, 09:06:14 PM

Hey everyone, :)

I'm back from what has been a long, relaxing vacation in Michigan. I haven't logged on to the forums for a couple of weeks, and it looks like I have missed quite a lot.

If there is anything really big that I have missed, would someone please inform me about it? :dunno: I do know that I have a lot of stuff to look at talking about Wake Up With Al, and it looks like Jonathan has released some new L3rds! :dance: I can't wait to look at everything...it's great to be back! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 01, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 01, 2009, 09:06:14 PM

Hey everyone, :)

I'm back from what has been a long, relaxing vacation in Michigan. I haven't logged on to the forums for a couple of weeks, and it looks like I have missed quite a lot.

If there is anything really big that I have missed, would someone please inform me about it? :dunno: I do know that I have a lot of stuff to look at talking about Wake Up With Al, and it looks like Jonathan has released some new L3rds! :dance: I can't wait to look at everything...it's great to be back! :biggrin:

Nice to see you back, Andy! You def missed alot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 01, 2009, 09:30:13 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 01, 2009, 09:06:14 PM

Hey everyone, :)

I'm back from what has been a long, relaxing vacation in Michigan. I haven't logged on to the forums for a couple of weeks, and it looks like I have missed quite a lot.

If there is anything really big that I have missed, would someone please inform me about it? :dunno: I do know that I have a lot of stuff to look at talking about Wake Up With Al, and it looks like Jonathan has released some new L3rds! :dance: I can't wait to look at everything...it's great to be back! :biggrin:

Welcome back Andy!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2009, 09:40:17 PM

Welcome back Andy! It's great to have you back! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 01, 2009, 09:45:31 PM

Welcome back Andy! I was thinking what happened to ya.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 01, 2009, 11:48:45 PM

Wow. :biggrin: Thank you so much everyone for the kind "welcome back" messages. :) It's definetely a great way to come back and get involved in the forums again. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 02, 2009, 01:50:26 PM

After a 1 month hiatus from posting on this thread, I'm back!!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 02, 2009, 01:51:32 PM

Welcome back, Rod. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 02, 2009, 02:04:18 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on August 02, 2009, 01:50:26 PM

After a 1 month hiatus from posting on this thread, I'm back!!! :)

It was a month since??? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2009, 02:11:50 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on August 02, 2009, 01:50:26 PM

After a 1 month hiatus from posting on this thread, I'm back!!! :)

Welcome back!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: UC Davis Meteorologist on August 02, 2009, 02:34:27 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 02, 2009, 02:04:18 PM

Quote from: Lightning Rod on August 02, 2009, 01:50:26 PM

After a 1 month hiatus from posting on this thread, I'm back!!! :)

It was a month since??? :blink:

Yes about a month.all I was doing in July was watchin' every1s post! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 03, 2009, 10:20:24 AM

ugh.... America these days....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8180806.stm# (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8180806.stm#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 03, 2009, 10:34:37 AM

Wow, that woman has some issues. Not EVERYONE who graduates from college will get a job right away. A certain meteorologist (won't name the name) is going through the same ordeal, unfortunately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2009, 11:24:24 AM

Has she taken into consideration that the economy is still on shakey ground? A job is not going to fall on a sliver platter for her daughter. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2009, 12:31:01 PM

It takes more than education to get a job.  You also need experience and people skills to build up connections.  Almost everyone graduating from college is having trouble due to this economy.  Now, that woman has ruined her reputation forever to where she'll be lucky to land any kind of respectable job.  Gosh, what will people sue for next? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2009, 12:51:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2009, 12:31:01 PM

It takes more than education to get a job.  You also need experience and people skills to build up connections.  Almost everyone graduating from college is having trouble due to this economy.  Now, that woman has ruined her reputation forever to where she'll be lucky to land any kind of respectable job.  Gosh, what will people sue for next? :rolleyes:

I wouldn't be surprised to hear someone sue a cashier because they didn't put enough butter on their popcorn. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on August 03, 2009, 02:29:28 PM

That might've happened before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2009, 02:40:29 PM

Quote from: ABC7 on August 03, 2009, 02:29:28 PM

That might've happened before.

 :blink: Are you serious?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 03, 2009, 02:42:01 PM

Breaking news right now: A 5.8 earthquake just struck Baja California, followed by a 6.9 earthquake five minutes later. I am wanting to know more of these earthquakes, but somehow the USGS page isnt working.   :noexpression:

Edit: A third one has been reported, a 6.0...and sources say that places as far as Los Angeles have reported being felt...Hmm...I been left wondering why I didnt feel it :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 03, 2009, 04:13:40 PM

I heard Track 10 from Trammell Starks on the wav. I would've never known a radio station would play Trammell music. Here's the link again for anyone who wants to tune in: http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in (http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 03, 2009, 07:29:58 PM

I hate AT&T, I tried to re-activate my prepaid phone, and I need some PIN that I can't find, nor do I recall ever getting a PIN, and when the recording forwarded me to a customer service rep, he asked for the PIN, and I said I didn't know, and said, "I can't help you." I got a $15 refill for my birthday, and I cant use it, and I can't use it on the phone I want to replace my GO-phone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 03, 2009, 07:48:57 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 03, 2009, 07:29:58 PM

I hate AT&T, I tried to re-activate my prepaid phone, and I need some PIN that I can't find, nor do I recall ever getting a PIN, and when the recording forwarded me to a customer service rep, he asked for the PIN, and I said I didn't know, and said, "I can't help you." I got a $15 refill for my birthday, and I cant use it, and I can't use it on the phone I want to replace my GO-phone.

AT&T customer service would never do that...they usually keep forwarding you to someone who can help you.

i'm not sure how AT&T go-phones work, but it seems like your go phone is asking for a PUK Code, not PIN...meaning some sort of security feature was enabled on your phone and it was breached, putting the phone on "lock down". AT&T gives you this PUK Code to unlock your phone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 03, 2009, 08:33:16 PM

Quote from: Al on August 03, 2009, 07:48:57 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 03, 2009, 07:29:58 PM

I hate AT&T, I tried to re-activate my prepaid phone, and I need some PIN that I can't find, nor do I recall ever getting a PIN, and when the recording forwarded me to a customer service rep, he asked for the PIN, and I said I didn't know, and said, "I can't help you." I got a $15 refill for my birthday, and I cant use it, and I can't use it on the phone I want to replace my GO-phone.

AT&T customer service would never do that...they usually keep forwarding you to someone who can help you.

i'm not sure how AT&T go-phones work, but it seems like your go phone is asking for a PUK Code, not PIN...meaning some sort of security feature was enabled on your phone and it was breached, putting the phone on "lock down". AT&T gives you this PUK Code to unlock your phone.

It's reactivating it after a few months, the phone isn't asking me, the recording on the customer service line is. Anyways, they already gave my number to someone else so, I have to completely activate my phone like it's brand new, and I can't find the number to do that and It won't let me activate online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 03, 2009, 10:04:53 PM

I had a bad time with AT&T a while ago. T-Mobile has been great! Support always is so nice to me and their call centers are located in the US! Thank goodness. Hope you get your phone working

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 04, 2009, 11:17:02 AM

So, I woke up with Al. It's the first time I did this in the history of history.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 04, 2009, 11:19:11 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 04, 2009, 11:17:02 AM

So, I woke up with Al. It's the first time I did this in the history of history.  :noexpression:

I have been doing it. EVen with so many things about that show that are not right, I really like the humor added in. Plus, there is almost never anything on TV when WUWA is. I would muh rather watch WUWA than Dora or Diego.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 04, 2009, 11:32:44 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 04, 2009, 11:17:02 AM

So, I woke up with Al. It's the first time I did this in the history of history.  :noexpression:

Did you wake up with him at 3AM or 7AM? :P

Maybe I should start waking up with Al. :) Although, since I like to sleep really late I would still have to get up early to see the re-run.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 04, 2009, 12:53:38 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 04, 2009, 11:17:02 AM

So, I woke up with Al. It's the first time I did this in the history of history.

I will never wake up with Al.  :thumbdown: It's too early for me and I'm not a morning person anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on August 04, 2009, 01:43:03 PM

I agree, except when I have to wake up at 5am again to go to school.

I'm not a morning person either, I wake up anytime between 11am to 1pm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2009, 02:09:02 PM

Quote from: Lightning86 on August 04, 2009, 01:43:03 PM

I agree, except when I have to wake up at 5am again to go to school.

I'm not a morning person either, I wake up anytime between 11am to 1pm.

So am I. I don't get up until 6:15am for school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 04, 2009, 04:07:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2009, 02:09:02 PM

Quote from: Lightning86 on August 04, 2009, 01:43:03 PM

I agree, except when I have to wake up at 5am again to go to school.

I'm not a morning person either, I wake up anytime between 11am to 1pm.

So am I. I don't get up until 6:15am for school.

I get up at 7:30am for school. :P

And on non-school days, I usually get up around 9:45am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 04, 2009, 04:12:52 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 04, 2009, 11:32:44 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 04, 2009, 11:17:02 AM

So, I woke up with Al. It's the first time I did this in the history of history.  :noexpression:

Did you wake up with him at 3AM or 7AM? :P

Maybe I should start waking up with Al. :) Although, since I like to sleep really late I would still have to get up early to see the re-run.

I went to sleep really early on Monday (at 10:30-11) and I woke up at 5 AM as usual to watch YWT. I go back to sleep at 6 AM but this time I couldnt sleep. So I stayed up to watch the last hour of YWT. And before you know it when I saw a promo of WUWA, that's where my Facebook/twitter status came out. I said, "Oh crap. I woke up with Al."

Anyways, I am not a morning person whatsoever. I dont like waking up so early. I love waking up at 10 or 11 AM. Sleeping in is my thing this summer. There is a chance this semester that I could get a night class once a week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 04, 2009, 04:16:18 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 03, 2009, 04:13:40 PM

I heard Track 10 from Trammell Starks on the wav. I would've never known a radio station would play Trammell music. Here's the link again for anyone who wants to tune in: [url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url] ([url]http://www.loudcity.com/stations/the-wav-smooth-jazz/tune_in[/url])

They played Fair Weather awhile back too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 04, 2009, 08:10:07 PM

So today, I was on my laptop when it wasn't plugged in, then when I plug it in, after 30 minutes, I notice that the battery meter was still at 55%. So then I drag my mouse to the meter, and then I see that my battery will no longer charge. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 04, 2009, 08:26:57 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 04, 2009, 08:10:07 PM

So today, I was on my laptop when it wasn't plugged in, then when I plug it in, after 30 minutes, I notice that the battery meter was still at 55%. So then I drag my mouse to the meter, and then I see that my battery will no longer charge. :(

Try adjusting the cord. Sometimes my mom's laptop won't charge until we adjust the cord.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 04, 2009, 08:32:38 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 04, 2009, 08:26:57 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 04, 2009, 08:10:07 PM

So today, I was on my laptop when it wasn't plugged in, then when I plug it in, after 30 minutes, I notice that the battery meter was still at 55%. So then I drag my mouse to the meter, and then I see that my battery will no longer charge. :(

Try adjusting the cord. Sometimes my mom's laptop won't charge until we adjust the cord.

haha it worked, thanks Jonathan!! :) :cool3: :twothumbs: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 09:27:57 PM

Hi everyone! Very long time no talk. I'm not sure if most of you guys knew why I was gone. About a month ago, I got in a car accident and was sent to the hospital. For the past month I've been recovering from my injuries and surgeries. I've also joined another forum that I like that has 1,000 members and I have been made a moderator there; so I've been pretty busy trying to keep them spam free which is also occupying a lot of my time. But I hope to spend more time here again and to get back in this wonderful community again. I really missed talking to all of you guys. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 04, 2009, 09:47:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 04, 2009, 08:32:38 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 04, 2009, 08:26:57 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 04, 2009, 08:10:07 PM

So today, I was on my laptop when it wasn't plugged in, then when I plug it in, after 30 minutes, I notice that the battery meter was still at 55%. So then I drag my mouse to the meter, and then I see that my battery will no longer charge. :(

Try adjusting the cord. Sometimes my mom's laptop won't charge until we adjust the cord.

haha it worked, thanks Jonathan!! :) :cool3: :twothumbs: :biggrin:

lol no prob! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 04, 2009, 10:00:34 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 09:27:57 PM

Hi everyone! Very long time no talk. I'm not sure if most of you guys knew why I was gone. About a month ago, I got in a car accident and was sent to the hospital. For the past month I've been recovering from my injuries and surgeries. I've also joined another forum that I like that has 1,000 members and I have been made a moderator there; so I've been pretty busy trying to keep them spam free which is also occupying a lot of my time. But I hope to spend more time here again and to get back in this wonderful community again. I really missed talking to all of you guys. :)

I'm sorry to hear that you were in a car accident Christina :(, but I'm more happier to hear that you're doing well, Welcome back!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 04, 2009, 10:11:34 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 09:27:57 PM

Hi everyone! Very long time no talk. I'm not sure if most of you guys knew why I was gone. About a month ago, I got in a car accident and was sent to the hospital. For the past month I've been recovering from my injuries and surgeries. I've also joined another forum that I like that has 1,000 members and I have been made a moderator there; so I've been pretty busy trying to keep them spam free which is also occupying a lot of my time. But I hope to spend more time here again and to get back in this wonderful community again. I really missed talking to all of you guys. :)

Sorry you got in a car wreck! My brother was in an accident recently (around March) and he has had complications since...hope yours wasn't NEARLY as bad as his. I hope you recover soon and it's good to hear from you! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2009, 10:42:51 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 04, 2009, 10:00:34 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 09:27:57 PM

Hi everyone! Very long time no talk. I'm not sure if most of you guys knew why I was gone. About a month ago, I got in a car accident and was sent to the hospital. For the past month I've been recovering from my injuries and surgeries. I've also joined another forum that I like that has 1,000 members and I have been made a moderator there; so I've been pretty busy trying to keep them spam free which is also occupying a lot of my time. But I hope to spend more time here again and to get back in this wonderful community again. I really missed talking to all of you guys. :)

I'm sorry to hear that you were in a car accident Christina :(, but I'm more happier to hear that you're doing well, Welcome back!  :happy:

Oh wow that really sucks. I'm glad to hear you're doing much better now. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 10:47:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2009, 10:42:51 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 04, 2009, 10:00:34 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 09:27:57 PM

Hi everyone! Very long time no talk. I'm not sure if most of you guys knew why I was gone. About a month ago, I got in a car accident and was sent to the hospital. For the past month I've been recovering from my injuries and surgeries. I've also joined another forum that I like that has 1,000 members and I have been made a moderator there; so I've been pretty busy trying to keep them spam free which is also occupying a lot of my time. But I hope to spend more time here again and to get back in this wonderful community again. I really missed talking to all of you guys. :)

I'm sorry to hear that you were in a car accident Christina :(, but I'm more happier to hear that you're doing well, Welcome back!  :happy:

Oh wow that really sucks. I'm glad to hear you're doing much better now. :)

Well it might take me a while to fully heal, but I'm very happy with how fast the recovery is coming along. Thanks for all your concern by the way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2009, 10:49:03 PM

Were you badly injured during the accident?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 11:02:16 PM

Well in the scheme of things the accident could have been much worse. I pretty much banged up my left arm, hip, and leg pretty good, as I was hit on the right side of my car by a guy who ran a stop sign. My face wasn't injured at all, which I'm so grateful for. It was a pretty serious accident because I broke several bones, but I'm happy to say those are healing very quickly. Louisiana drivers are pretty wreckless.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2009, 11:13:01 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on August 04, 2009, 11:02:16 PM

Well in the scheme of things the accident could have been much worse. I pretty much banged up my left arm, hip, and leg pretty good, as I was hit on the right side of my car by a guy who ran a stop sign. My face wasn't injured at all, which I'm so grateful for. It was a pretty serious accident because I broke several bones, but I'm happy to say those are healing very quickly. Louisiana drivers are pretty wreckless.  :wacko:

Wow that's painful. :( I feel sorry for your suffering but happy that you're on progress to a full discovery. I'm just disgusted at how ungrateful some drivers can be. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 05, 2009, 11:45:26 AM

It's good to see you back Christina, sorry about your car accident. :(


Also, I'm really scared now because there's a bad storm right over my house with intensive lightning. See the pic attached for more. It woke me up this morning when thunder clapped right over us. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2009, 02:35:01 PM

I wonder where Gil is. He hasn't been online in weeks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 05, 2009, 03:00:55 PM

(http://a.imagehost.org/0075/FIND_THE_FILE.png)
Search through hundreds of folders starting with folder A and trying to find the file that says you made it, I was bored and made this, it like a maze and the exit is a file that says youve made it but there is some that *will* trick you. Enjoy :P File is attached.
*Hint: the message saying you made it is really hard to see, but not hidden

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on August 05, 2009, 03:47:59 PM

Interesting Game. xD
I have seen Gil online on ARS, I think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on August 05, 2009, 04:17:17 PM

Nice game, Joshua. However, when you unzip the folder, some of the contents are password-protected, so I skipped those files.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 05, 2009, 05:11:49 PM

Okay WTF is up with Vanessa Hudgens? I just heard she got into another picture scandal again. Man, when will this  :censored: learn? seriously???

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 05, 2009, 05:49:38 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 05, 2009, 05:11:49 PM

Okay WTF is up with Vanessa Hudgens? I just heard she got into another picture scandal again. Man, when will this  :censored: learn? seriously???

I have no idea. This time I think she will get some sponsorships lost. She was on thin ice with the HSM films last time...this time I think she may end up being cut from the cast. Who knows? She really needs to  :censored: ing learn though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 05, 2009, 05:51:42 PM

Heres the petition if anyone missed it  (http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/indie-smooth-jazz-belongs-on-twc)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on August 05, 2009, 06:16:08 PM

39 signatures and counting...I hope it reaches 100,000  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 05, 2009, 09:43:00 PM

Quote from: ABC7 on August 05, 2009, 04:17:17 PM

Nice game, Joshua. However, when you unzip the folder, some of the contents are password-protected, so I skipped those files.

If its the Office access files then they are supposed to, but heres a hint: an image
Also I would like to mention theres 2 surprises in there xD (they are also images as well)

Also at my church, Im now the main person for running the a/v in g-force (student ministry, 1st-3rd graders) for second service! :D I like running the a/v there because its not to small of an area (like Sonshine Place) or too big (like Stadium). What they use is an iMac G5 (intel), and they have 2 video walls and a Jbl Speakers. I actually ran a/v a there a couple years ago when they had PC's though, and you had to do stuff manually. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2009, 10:39:37 PM

Quote from: Lightning86 on August 05, 2009, 06:16:08 PM

39 signatures and counting...I hope it reaches 100,000  :hmm:

Doubtful unless it's on CNN. But whoever signs it at least would show support.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 05, 2009, 11:17:52 PM

ok what the hell, I try to open a .txt file I made and this is what I get:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 05, 2009, 11:26:35 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on August 05, 2009, 11:17:52 PM

ok what the hell, I try to open a .txt file I made and this is what I get:

That's strange. :blink: I wonder what it means. :dunno:

And I don't want to be Mr. Admin here or anything, but please do not change the title of the thread for just a single post. I thought this was a new thread, not the Front Porch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 05, 2009, 11:27:31 PM

Yeah...I hate it when it happens.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 06, 2009, 01:08:18 AM

Quote from: Lightning86 on August 05, 2009, 06:16:08 PM

39 signatures and counting...I hope it reaches 100,000  :hmm:

Thats unlikely. Even if they did doubt TWC would change

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 06, 2009, 09:26:59 AM

I checked my speed to be curious and this is the result

http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png (http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png)

It blows away the ISP average by 2/3rds on Download Speed 3/4ths on Upload speed which shocked me  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 06, 2009, 10:03:00 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on August 06, 2009, 09:26:59 AM

I checked my speed to be curious and this is the result

[url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png[/url] ([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png[/url])

It blows away the ISP average by 2/3rds on Download Speed 3/4ths on Upload speed which shocked me  :o

speed boost. It will not maintain that speed after a short while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2009, 11:34:15 AM

Not sure if anyone has discussed before..but on Yahoo's homepage they still use the old XL icons for the weather info.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 06, 2009, 11:39:59 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2009, 11:34:15 AM

Not sure if anyone has discussed before..but on Yahoo's homepage they still use the old XL icons for the weather info.

Yeah, they been using them for a while now, some of them are modified like the rain/snow ones, the raindrops/snowflakes are blue instead of white or gray.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 06, 2009, 01:09:31 PM

Twitter outage:

http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/08/06/1524213/Twitter-Offline-Due-To-DDoS (http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/08/06/1524213/Twitter-Offline-Due-To-DDoS)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2009, 02:18:50 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on August 06, 2009, 09:26:59 AM

I checked my speed to be curious and this is the result

[url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png[/url] ([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png[/url])

It blows away the ISP average by 2/3rds on Download Speed 3/4ths on Upload speed which shocked me  :o

Verizon increased my download speed by .4 mps and decreased my upload speed. :wacko:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534021865.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 06, 2009, 02:28:20 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 06, 2009, 02:18:50 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on August 06, 2009, 09:26:59 AM

I checked my speed to be curious and this is the result

[url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png[/url] ([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/533801819.png[/url])

It blows away the ISP average by 2/3rds on Download Speed 3/4ths on Upload speed which shocked me  :o

Verizon increased my download speed by .4 mps and decreased my upload speed. :wacko:

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/534021865.png[/url])

That should be illegal to be given internet that slow  :bleh:

Here is our T1 at work.... I'll do a test of my internet at home tonight, I get something like 12/1 there.

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534029044.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 06, 2009, 02:30:29 PM

I did this once (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,292.msg73790.html#msg73790) in The Pot Belly Stove...

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534030120.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2009, 02:45:48 PM

Mine SUCKS.

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534041417.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 06, 2009, 02:59:46 PM

Hey Ana, you should change your Bio on your blog, it says A&B - WC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2009, 03:22:25 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 06, 2009, 02:59:46 PM

Hey Ana, you should change your Bio on your blog, it says A&B - WC.

Yeah, since A&B are now in YWT. I pay more attention to Facebook and twitter now, since my blog isnt up-to-date.

/me copies her twitter bio to her blog bio.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on August 06, 2009, 03:47:56 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534084575.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
Mine doesn't SUCK. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 06, 2009, 04:14:50 PM

Here's mine

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534102241.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2009, 04:15:47 PM

This sounds stupid but where on the speedtest site did you get those results?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 06, 2009, 04:23:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2009, 04:15:47 PM

This sounds stupid but where on the speedtest site did you get those results?

On that map on the homepage, there should be an orange pyramid, if you click on that it automatically starts testing at least that's what I did. :yes:

http://www.speedtest.net/ (http://www.speedtest.net/)

I did mine over and this is what I got now.
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534108311.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2009, 04:31:04 PM

I'm still getting the same result. Slow downloads, even slower uploads. My internet sucks.  :thumbdown:

and if you want to share them, click on "Copy Direct Link".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 06, 2009, 04:33:29 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 06, 2009, 04:31:04 PM

I'm still getting the same result. Slow downloads, even slower uploads. My internet sucks.  :thumbdown:

and if you want to share them, click on "Copy Direct Link".

My download speed is slower than my upload speed. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 06, 2009, 05:11:48 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 06, 2009, 04:33:29 PM

My download speed is slower than my upload speed. :hmm:

You mean the reverse, right? I looked at yours in your previous post and it's the opposite of what you're saying.

Anyway, here are my speeds, which blow most of you guy's speeds out of the water. :bleh:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534137316.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 06, 2009, 05:57:26 PM

Since everyone is testing their internet speed, I've posted my result here.  I see that Henry and I trump everyone on download.

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534165111.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 06, 2009, 06:05:16 PM

 :blink: at that download speed!

Here's mine on my new laptop, with a wireless connection. Anyone who can beat my upload speed gets a cookie!

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534171216.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2009, 06:14:32 PM

Mine sucks:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534176470.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2009, 06:27:07 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 06, 2009, 04:14:50 PM

Here's mine

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/534102241.png[/url]) ([url]http://www.speedtest.net[/url])

Wow, you're not too far in front of me. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 06, 2009, 06:32:44 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534186403.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on August 06, 2009, 06:35:41 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534181064.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2009, 07:06:15 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534203322.png)

Wow...mine's not that great, is it? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 06, 2009, 07:10:49 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2009, 07:06:15 PM

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/534203322.png[/url])

Wow...mine's not that great, is it? :blink:

Your 10x better than mine came out to be. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2009, 07:17:15 PM

I certainly still wish I was in Richmond with the FiOS now. :P


Btw, here's my new result:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534208931.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2009, 07:18:02 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 06, 2009, 07:10:49 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2009, 07:06:15 PM

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/534203322.png[/url])

Wow...mine's not that great, is it? :blink:

Your 10x better than mine came out to be. :P

Oh yeah...should I shut up and run away now? :run: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2009, 07:20:26 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2009, 07:18:02 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 06, 2009, 07:10:49 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2009, 07:06:15 PM

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/534203322.png[/url])

Wow...mine's not that great, is it? :blink:

Your 10x better than mine came out to be. :P

Oh yeah...should I shut up and run away now? :run: :P

Mine is slower :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 06, 2009, 07:49:36 PM

Newest one

http://www.speedtest.net/result/534224150.png (http://www.speedtest.net/result/534224150.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 06, 2009, 07:50:16 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534223643.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

nao I feel bad :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 06, 2009, 09:03:43 PM

I bet no one's is this bad :P
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534257558.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2009, 10:21:47 PM

It's official, I have the slowest internet here. :cry: :cry3:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/534293617.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2009, 10:26:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 06, 2009, 10:21:47 PM

It's official, I have the slowest internet here. :cry: :cry3:

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/534293617.png[/url])

And we have a winner!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on August 06, 2009, 11:07:06 PM

http://www.speedtest.net/result/534313450.png (http://www.speedtest.net/result/534313450.png)

I also tested in a server in Seattle, and I had good results.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 07, 2009, 05:34:59 AM

Well, I went to my school's Back to School Bash, IT WAS A DISASTER!!! They had 300-400 people in the gym which only has 12 rows of bleacher mes total, people were blocking the exits. My dad's sugar was dropping so we couldn't stay long, He got me right as I was talking to my friends. They had shirts for $15 and you had to get a shirt to get anything like food or drink. and all the halls were clogged! It was a wreck, i've seen spontaneous riots more organized than that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 07, 2009, 07:52:24 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 07, 2009, 05:34:59 AM

Well, I went to my school's Back to School Bash, IT WAS A DISASTER!!! They had 300-400 people in the gym which only has 12 rows of bleacher mes total, people were blocking the exits. My dad's sugar was dropping so we couldn't stay long, He got me right as I was talking to my friends. They had shirts for $15 and you had to get a shirt to get anything like food or drink. and all the halls were clogged! It was a wreck, i've seen spontaneous riots more organized than that.

Wouldn't it be better to do this in an outdoor stadium or large football field? That way, there are no fire hazard and it would probably be more organized.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 07, 2009, 08:39:07 AM

the shape used to put the wx info (shown here), the shape looks like a gumball machine imo
Get your sunny icon here, only at the weather gumball machine!
(http://a.imagehost.org/0941/Gumball_forecast.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 07, 2009, 08:43:54 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 07, 2009, 07:52:24 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 07, 2009, 05:34:59 AM

Well, I went to my school's Back to School Bash, IT WAS A DISASTER!!! They had 300-400 people in the gym which only has 12 rows of bleacher mes total, people were blocking the exits. My dad's sugar was dropping so we couldn't stay long, He got me right as I was talking to my friends. They had shirts for $15 and you had to get a shirt to get anything like food or drink. and all the halls were clogged! It was a wreck, i've seen spontaneous riots more organized than that.

Wouldn't it be better to do this in an outdoor stadium or large football field? That way, there are no fire hazard and it would probably be more organized.

That's worse than packing the whole freshman class in a small auditorium. When I was a freshman in high school, we watched a movie in there, and like about 30 people had to sit on the floor or stand because there was no room.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2009, 12:05:44 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on August 07, 2009, 08:39:07 AM

the shape used to put the wx info (shown here), the shape looks like a gumball machine imo
Get your sunny icon here, only at the weather gumball machine!
([url]http://a.imagehost.org/0941/Gumball_forecast.jpg[/url])

lulz it does look like one :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 07, 2009, 07:08:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2009, 12:05:44 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on August 07, 2009, 08:39:07 AM

the shape used to put the wx info (shown here), the shape looks like a gumball machine imo
Get your sunny icon here, only at the weather gumball machine!
([url]http://a.imagehost.org/0941/Gumball_forecast.jpg[/url])

lulz it does look like one :rofl:

Oh Cool they have Intellistar moon icon flavor! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 08, 2009, 04:30:06 PM

So today is Adam (my BF)'s birthday. He has been flooding my facebook and my cellphone with 6 calls telling me what I got for him. I sent his present by mail, which it's not guaranteed it would come today...maybe by Monday. I wish I was there for him on his bday as well, but unfortunately I couldnt :(.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 08, 2009, 11:53:27 PM

Has anyone tried accessing the petition site? (http://www.thepetitionsite.com)

It seems to be down for me, anyone else?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 08, 2009, 11:56:42 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on August 08, 2009, 11:53:27 PM

Has anyone tried accessing the petition site? ([url]http://www.thepetitionsite.com[/url])

It seems to be down for me, anyone else?

Works for me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 09, 2009, 12:01:34 AM

Wanted to let everyone know that August is a tough month for me and I might not be as enthusiastic or around as much. I do apologize. If you contact me and I dont respond, Im not ignoring you. More than likely i havent check my IM/Messages. Please send me another message. Thank you for understanding

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 09, 2009, 11:31:35 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 09, 2009, 12:01:34 AM

Wanted to let everyone know that August is a tough month for me and I might not be as enthusiastic or around as much. I do apologize. If you contact me and I dont respond, Im not ignoring you. More than likely i havent check my IM/Messages. Please send me another message. Thank you for understanding

That's definetely understandable, Martin. :) I think August is a busy month for almost everyone...with the start of school just around the corner and other big events underway, it's a wonder how we will have to time to even access the internet. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 09, 2009, 01:56:39 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 09, 2009, 11:31:35 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 09, 2009, 12:01:34 AM

Wanted to let everyone know that August is a tough month for me and I might not be as enthusiastic or around as much. I do apologize. If you contact me and I dont respond, Im not ignoring you. More than likely i havent check my IM/Messages. Please send me another message. Thank you for understanding

That's definetely understandable, Martin. :) I think August is a busy month for almost everyone...with the start of school just around the corner and other big events underway, it's a wonder how we will have to time to even access the internet. :yes:

Yeah...and I'm entering a crucial part of my softball season. And my sophomore year in college is around the corner (August 24). I'm also taking a small vacation next weekend and it's not possible that I will take my laptop with me (I will take PSP) (and will explain this as the days come).

Martin, I understand. You take your time. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 09, 2009, 06:40:11 PM

My Area is going to be Steaming Tomorrow expected 101 (even though twc says 92) and i can't imagine the heat index maybe enough for a an Excessive heat watch/warning around 111.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 09, 2009, 06:45:58 PM

Quote from: socool775 on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Quote from: socool775 on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Welcome to my world, people.  :devil:  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 09, 2009, 07:06:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Our excessive heat watch was upgraded to a warning this afternoon as well. That, along with a severe t'storm and flash flood watch, prompted a rarely seen two-page Weather Bulletin on my IntelliStar, which I'll upload in a minute here...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 10, 2009, 05:51:02 AM

Just completed the Vista to 7 Transition!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 10, 2009, 08:04:41 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 10, 2009, 05:51:02 AM

Just completed the Vista to 7 Transition!

I'm sticking with XP until I can go and pick up a copy on the store shelf. I tried the beta and loved it but I like where I'm at right now with XP so I'll wait until I can get a version that will last longer than a few months.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 10, 2009, 06:35:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 09, 2009, 07:06:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Our excessive heat watch was upgraded to a warning this afternoon as well. That, along with a severe t'storm and flash flood watch, prompted a rarely seen two-page Weather Bulletin on my IntelliStar, which I'll upload in a minute here...

The northeast is finally getting the heat. :yes: Although, what temperature does it have be up in the NE for an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning to be in effect?  :unsure: You guys are talking about 90s, but currently in my area it is 95 with a heat index of 100, and we're not under anything. Tomorrow's supposed to be even worse...heat index near 105 according to TWC.

Ugh, the heat index seems to be bad everywhere lately. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 10, 2009, 06:43:06 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 10, 2009, 06:35:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 09, 2009, 07:06:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Our excessive heat watch was upgraded to a warning this afternoon as well. That, along with a severe t'storm and flash flood watch, prompted a rarely seen two-page Weather Bulletin on my IntelliStar, which I'll upload in a minute here...

The northeast is finally getting the heat. :yes: Although, what temperature does it have be up in the NE for an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning to be in effect?  :unsure: You guys are talking about 90s, but currently in my area it is 95 with a heat index of 100, and we're not under anything. Tomorrow's supposed to be even worse...heat index near 105 according to TWC.

Ugh, the heat index seems to be bad everywhere lately. :hmm:

I been wondering the samething, In Georgia and I'm sure many other southern states only issue Excessive Heat Warnings when it gets near or above 100 degrees, that's how it was when we had 9 straight days of 100+ heat in August 2007.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 10, 2009, 06:49:39 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 10, 2009, 06:43:06 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 10, 2009, 06:35:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 09, 2009, 07:06:03 PM

Quote from: socool775 on August 09, 2009, 04:05:02 PM

I know this is random, but I finally got my first heat advisory of the season. It's about time. However, it was extremely difficult to mow the lawn earlier, and I am hopefully about to play tennis in a few minutes here.

Our excessive heat watch was upgraded to a warning this afternoon as well. That, along with a severe t'storm and flash flood watch, prompted a rarely seen two-page Weather Bulletin on my IntelliStar, which I'll upload in a minute here...

The northeast is finally getting the heat. :yes: Although, what temperature does it have be up in the NE for an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning to be in effect?  :unsure: You guys are talking about 90s, but currently in my area it is 95 with a heat index of 100, and we're not under anything. Tomorrow's supposed to be even worse...heat index near 105 according to TWC.

Ugh, the heat index seems to be bad everywhere lately. :hmm:

I been wondering the samething, In Georgia and I'm sure many other southern states only issue Excessive Heat Warnings when it gets near or above 100 degrees, that's how it was when we had 9 straight days of 100+ heat in August 2007.

That's about what the "criteria" is here. :yes: You would think it would be the same for everywhere, but obviously the NE "criteria" for an Excessive Heat Watch or Warning is in the low or mid-90s. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 10, 2009, 06:51:59 PM

Andy and Tavores, the Northeast NWS offices use the criteria that the heat index must be at least 105°F for a minimum of 3 hours to trigger an Excessive Heat Warning.  The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast NWS offices bump that threshold up to a minimum heat index of 110°F for at least 3 hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 10, 2009, 06:57:53 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 10, 2009, 06:51:59 PM

Andy and Tavores, the Northeast NWS offices use the criteria that the heat index must be at least 105°F for a minimum of 3 hours to trigger an Excessive Heat Warning.  The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast NWS offices bump that threshold up to a minimum heat index of 110°F for at least 3 hours.

That makes since, the highest Heat Index we have had in Atlanta is 105° Everyone from Macon and south into Florida had a lot of days where they were in the 110's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 10, 2009, 07:08:16 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 10, 2009, 06:51:59 PM

Andy and Tavores, the Northeast NWS offices use the criteria that the heat index must be at least 105°F for a minimum of 3 hours to trigger an Excessive Heat Warning.  The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast NWS offices bump that threshold up to a minimum heat index of 110°F for at least 3 hours.

...And there you have it. :yes: Thanks for the info. Patrick. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 10, 2009, 07:50:36 PM

Another reason why to hate air travel: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_nightmare_flight (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_nightmare_flight)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 11, 2009, 02:45:10 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 10, 2009, 07:50:36 PM

Another reason why to hate air travel: [url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_nightmare_flight[/url] ([url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_nightmare_flight[/url])

Yeah, I'm not surprised. I have a feeling my flight to John Wayne/Orange Co Int'l in August 2007 was my last :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 11, 2009, 03:07:38 PM

Just wanted to let yall know that this weekend I'll be going on a mini vacation to Ensenada, Mexico. Ensenada is a beautiful beach place 2 hours from San Diego (so it would be a 4 hour car ride for us). I'll be spending all Saturday and Sunday there. It's not possible that I will bring my laptop with me, and the hotel I'm staying at has cable TV and a wireless internet cafe. Its been years since I last stepped on a sandy beach, and I will fufill this opportunity this weekend  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on August 11, 2009, 04:40:31 PM

I always want to go to Mexico. I hope you have a lot of fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:00:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 11, 2009, 03:07:38 PM

Just wanted to let yall know that this weekend I'll be going on a mini vacation to Ensenada, Mexico. Ensenada is a beautiful beach place 2 hours from San Diego (so it would be a 4 hour car ride for us). I'll be spending all Saturday and Sunday there. It's not possible that I will bring my laptop with me, and the hotel I'm staying at has cable TV and a wireless internet cafe. Its been years since I last stepped on a sandy beach, and I will fufill this opportunity this weekend  :happy:

Sounds very fun! I hope you have a splendid trip.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2009, 05:16:04 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 10, 2009, 07:50:36 PM

Another reason why to hate air travel: [url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_nightmare_flight[/url] ([url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_nightmare_flight[/url])

Yeah, I have no intention to take a flight again. Only did it twice, in 2000 and 2005, and was not a good experience.

Quote from: Anistorm on August 11, 2009, 03:07:38 PM

Just wanted to let yall know that this weekend I'll be going on a mini vacation to Ensenada, Mexico. Ensenada is a beautiful beach place 2 hours from San Diego (so it would be a 4 hour car ride for us). I'll be spending all Saturday and Sunday there. It's not possible that I will bring my laptop with me, and the hotel I'm staying at has cable TV and a wireless internet cafe. Its been years since I last stepped on a sandy beach, and I will fufill this opportunity this weekend  :happy:

Have fun, Ana!  :wave: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 11, 2009, 05:46:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

Agreed. IMO, all schools should start the day after Labor Day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 11, 2009, 05:50:29 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 11, 2009, 05:46:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

Agreed. IMO, all schools should start the day after Labor Day.

Agreed here too. In Michigan, it is state law now that school must start the day after Labor Day unless a contract stating otherwise is in place.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 11, 2009, 05:52:37 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 11, 2009, 05:46:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

Agreed. IMO, all schools should start the day after Labor Day.

Agreed as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 11, 2009, 05:56:27 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 11, 2009, 05:46:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

Agreed. IMO, all schools should start the day after Labor Day.

The last time I started school after Labor Day was in 8th grade, but the bad part was that summer vacation was pushed forward (getting out from school around June 20 and beyond). When I entered high school, and also college, school starts in the last week of August, and I'm pretty much okay with that. I would rather get out of school around the first or 2nd week of June rather than at the end of June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 06:09:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

I know; I was shocked when Heather said on DP today that schools in Memphis and New Orleans were already in session! That's early! :blink:

Texas has passed a law requiring all public schools to start absolutely no earlier than the last week in August. :yes: I wouldn't mind starting after Labor Day, but that means getting out real late in June. I wouldn't like that. :no:

BTW, since Labor Day is the latest it can possibly be this year, what days are NE schools starting? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 06:13:24 PM

My local high school don't start school until Mid September and school ends at like the end of June. The seniors in my high school start on Sept 4th and get out on the 4th week of May. That sounds like a better schedule IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2009, 07:37:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

They haven't had the first day of school start in September since the 90's here when my sister was in school. They are ripping us off of a summer vacation because were technically getting out in Late Spring (May) and going back during the peak of summer (August) Don't they know how to look at a calander? :rolleyes: I rather be out from June to September, I wish they could realize that would be much better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 11, 2009, 07:39:47 PM

I'm out from early June through late August. I'd rather get in school in September. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 09:03:02 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 07:37:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

They haven't had the first day of school start in September since the 90's here when my sister was in school. They are ripping us off of a summer vacation because were technically getting out in Late Spring (May) and going back during the peak of summer (August) Don't they know how to look at a calander? :rolleyes: I rather be out from June to September, I wish they could realize that would be much better.

It makes no sense, September is better since it starts to cool down then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 09:03:02 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 07:37:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 05:22:28 PM

I seriously don't get as to why people start school so freakin' early. :blink: Who would want to go to school in such hot weather? Most schools in the Southeast have school starting this week. In the Northeast, most people go to school in September. I can understand going to school in the end of August but in the first week while in "full summer mode" doesn't seem right. :no:

They haven't had the first day of school start in September since the 90's here when my sister was in school. They are ripping us off of a summer vacation because were technically getting out in Late Spring (May) and going back during the peak of summer (August) Don't they know how to look at a calander? :rolleyes: I rather be out from June to September, I wish they could realize that would be much better.

It makes no sense, September is better since it starts to cool down then.

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

That's whats I think, Jonathan. :yes: Heat should really have nothing to do with when school starts. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 09:21:47 PM

yeah but the heat dyes down in Mid to late September not August.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2009, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

That's whats I think, Jonathan. :yes: Heat should really have nothing to do with when school starts. :no:

What about most of the students who have to walk home during the peak of the heat? I hate to keep bringing up the heatwave in August 2007 but it was hell having to walk home when it was 105° outside that whole first week I went back that year. Having a heavy backpack didn't make it any better. I couldn't take the bus or the train since it's halfway between my house and school that wouldn't make any sense. and nobody in my family drives anymore except my sister who's at work when I get out of school. Like Molly said it would better to go in September when it's cooler like in the 70's and low 80's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 10:04:46 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

That's whats I think, Jonathan. :yes: Heat should really have nothing to do with when school starts. :no:

What about most of the students who have to walk home during the peak of the heat? I hate to keep bringing up the heatwave in August 2007 but it was hell having to walk home when it was 105° outside that whole first week I went back that year. Having a heavy backpack didn't make it any better. I couldn't take the bus or the train since it's halfway between my house and school that wouldn't make any sense. and nobody in my family drives anymore except my sister who's at work when I get out of school. Like Molly said it would better to go in September when it's cooler like in the 70's and low 80's.

It's called water and cool clothes. >_>

PLUS most kids who walk do not live far away from the school...most are home 10 mins max...the wait sometimes if they are picked up by a parent.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2009, 10:11:29 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 10:04:46 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

That's whats I think, Jonathan. :yes: Heat should really have nothing to do with when school starts. :no:

What about most of the students who have to walk home during the peak of the heat? I hate to keep bringing up the heatwave in August 2007 but it was hell having to walk home when it was 105° outside that whole first week I went back that year. Having a heavy backpack didn't make it any better. I couldn't take the bus or the train since it's halfway between my house and school that wouldn't make any sense. and nobody in my family drives anymore except my sister who's at work when I get out of school. Like Molly said it would better to go in September when it's cooler like in the 70's and low 80's.

It's called water and cool clothes. >_>

That still doesn't help me, I easily get more sick in hot weather than I do in cold weather, maybe you like feeling like your body is on fire during the summer, but I don'thaving serious migranes that feel like hangovers and being nauseated constantly. You smart attitude wasn't needed I'm not in the mood today. <_< :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 10:50:51 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 10:11:29 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 10:04:46 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

That's whats I think, Jonathan. :yes: Heat should really have nothing to do with when school starts. :no:

What about most of the students who have to walk home during the peak of the heat? I hate to keep bringing up the heatwave in August 2007 but it was hell having to walk home when it was 105° outside that whole first week I went back that year. Having a heavy backpack didn't make it any better. I couldn't take the bus or the train since it's halfway between my house and school that wouldn't make any sense. and nobody in my family drives anymore except my sister who's at work when I get out of school. Like Molly said it would better to go in September when it's cooler like in the 70's and low 80's.

It's called water and cool clothes. >_>

That still doesn't help me, I easily get more sick in hot weather than I do in cold weather, maybe you like feeling like your body is on fire during the summer, but I don'thaving serious migranes that feel like hangovers and being nauseated constantly. You smart attitude wasn't needed I'm not in the mood today. <_< :angry:

Ever consider I get migraines too? I do...every month or so. And I am NOT getting into drama. And today, I am not in the mood for much anything at all, much less this. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 10:52:52 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 10:11:29 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 10:04:46 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 11, 2009, 09:30:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 11, 2009, 09:18:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 11, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

IMO who gives a rip about the heat...the kids are inside >90% of their school day anyway >_>

That's whats I think, Jonathan. :yes: Heat should really have nothing to do with when school starts. :no:

What about most of the students who have to walk home during the peak of the heat? I hate to keep bringing up the heatwave in August 2007 but it was hell having to walk home when it was 105° outside that whole first week I went back that year. Having a heavy backpack didn't make it any better. I couldn't take the bus or the train since it's halfway between my house and school that wouldn't make any sense. and nobody in my family drives anymore except my sister who's at work when I get out of school. Like Molly said it would better to go in September when it's cooler like in the 70's and low 80's.

It's called water and cool clothes. >_>

That still doesn't help me, I easily get more sick in hot weather than I do in cold weather, maybe you like feeling like your body is on fire during the summer, but I don'thaving serious migranes that feel like hangovers and being nauseated constantly. You smart attitude wasn't needed I'm not in the mood today. <_< :angry:

I wouldn't go to school if it was THAT hot. In 2007, we had temps in the first week of Sept in the mid 90s and I get a very bad fever when I'm out in that much heat so I skipped 2 days of classes not risking myself. I can't imagine 105 degrees temps with high humidity though.  I went to Atlanta last summer and all I can say is WHOA...I felt like coming out of a sauna as soon as I left the airport. It sucks though that people have to start school so early though, it's not like 2009 was a great year anyways.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 11, 2009, 11:16:40 PM

If you think that your summer breaks are short, you should be in Japan where students are in school about 240 days out of the year.  The United States is only 180 days.  I saw a report on NBC news two days ago if anyone wonders where I got these numbers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2009, 11:30:06 PM

Correct. They go to school on weekends too AFAIK.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on August 12, 2009, 01:17:03 AM

Wow, what is up with the drama fests that have been happening the past couple days?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 12, 2009, 01:55:08 AM

Quote from: hen7713 on August 12, 2009, 01:17:03 AM

Wow, what is up with the drama fests that have been happening the past couple days?

And by that, you are referring to?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on August 12, 2009, 01:59:43 AM

I do not mean one particular person or anything, but I have noticed an increase in drama.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 12, 2009, 02:10:15 AM

Oh, okay. A lot is going on, and TFP is the place to talk about events.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 12, 2009, 02:36:30 AM

Drama better not start here. Because I already dealt with stupid drama at the field as well. So, Tavores, Jonny (mainly @ Jonny), shut it or suffer the consenquences. :club:

Okay...anyways...after a week of moving to a field so far away...we lost one game on the double header. On the 2nd game, Leslie, the Thriller's catcher, and Angelic, the Thriller's 3rd basegirl fought each other during the transition of 4th and 5th inning. My coach got mad at both, and suspended both from Thursday's Hot Shots game. I am friends with all of my teammates BUT Angelic. She is so aggrevating, and she is the one that caused the fight to start. We won the 2nd game BTW. Oh and the Angels remain undefeated  <_<

I got mah uniform today and it's now my TWCT avatar. I posted a picture here for a better close up:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 12, 2009, 09:07:28 AM

One of you said it doesn't matter if it is hot, because the school day is spent 90% in school.  THAT's WORSE!  A lot of schools do NOT have any air conditioning.  There have been times where the teachers would have us sit on the floor, with fans on and lights off.  It is miserable, and hard to learn.  So, I would definitely have enjoyed starting school after Labor Day.  But, I never minded starting in mid-late August, because as mentioned, it gets out out even earlier.

Either way, you are going to deal with heat, because if you go in Early September, you'll have to stay into June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 12, 2009, 11:00:51 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 12, 2009, 09:07:28 AM

One of you said it doesn't matter if it is hot, because the school day is spent 90% in school.  THAT's WORSE!  A lot of schools do NOT have any air conditioning.  There have been times where the teachers would have us sit on the floor, with fans on and lights off.  It is miserable, and hard to learn. 

So that's probably the reason why schools in the NE start after Labor Day, because many probably don't have air conditioning. ;) But I'm pretty sure that most, if not all, schools in the south have A/C, so the heat really shouldn't matter (except for those who have to walk). :yes:

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 12, 2009, 09:07:28 AM

Either way, you are going to deal with heat, because if you go in Early September, you'll have to stay into June.

That's a good point. :yes: For one thing, heat doesn't tend to die down here until mid to late September, and I'm sure schools wouldn't want to start that late. :no: And in addition to what Kyle said, June is a hot month as well. So either way, you're going to have to deal with the heat. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 12, 2009, 11:55:39 AM

Someone explain this statement to me, because it makes absolutely no sense.

"There is a compatibility issue with Internet Explorer 8. We recommend that you always use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, unless you are on a Vista, then it is recommended that you use Internet Explorer 7."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 12, 2009, 12:04:22 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 12, 2009, 11:55:39 AM

Someone explain this statement to me, because it makes absolutely no sense.

"There is a compatibility issue with Internet Explorer 8. We recommend that you always use Mozilla Firefox as your web browser, unless you are on a Vista, then it is recommended that you use Internet Explorer 7."

Internet Explorer 8 has some significant changes over 7 within the coding that caused a bunch of websites to not show properly.  Microsoft even put a compatibility button on 8's toolbar that you can click to view websites back in 7's settings.  Firefox has almost always been fine for me when viewing websites.  I'm on XP, however, so I don't know why Vista makes Firefox more problematic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2009, 12:55:36 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on August 12, 2009, 01:17:03 AM

Wow, what is up with the drama fests that have been happening the past couple days?

No kidding. I guess the heat is making everyone moody.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on August 12, 2009, 01:02:28 PM

Cool! There will be a meteor shower tonight! I hope tonight's weather will cooperate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 12, 2009, 01:19:58 PM

Quote from: Lightning86 on August 12, 2009, 01:02:28 PM

Cool! There will be a meteor shower tonight! I hope tonight's weather will cooperate.

I missed it. It was behind me during the 2nd game.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 12, 2009, 01:31:28 PM

I couldn't see anything because it was too cloudy with a storm in the area. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 12, 2009, 06:18:58 PM

The GFS model for the period of 8/22-8/24 looks interesting, It's bringing some kind of Tropical System into the Northeast, I'm not sure whether it's TD 2 or that (as described by Accuwx's Henry Margusity) "Monsterous" Wave off of Africa, though. So if you live in the Northeast, keep an eye to the tropics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 12, 2009, 11:20:17 PM

so i'm trying to email TWC (cantoreandsteele@weather.com and iwitness@weather.com) a video and my msg is returned as though they don't exist...yet it's all over their twitter accounts (emails), anyone know why they're being returned?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 12, 2009, 11:25:58 PM

Quote from: Al on August 12, 2009, 11:20:17 PM

so i'm trying to email TWC (cantoreandsteele@weather.com and iwitness@weather.com) a video and my msg is returned as though they don't exist...yet it's all over their twitter accounts (emails), anyone know why they're being returned?

Have you double checked that the email is correct? Try tweeting them that the emails are not working.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 12, 2009, 11:29:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 12, 2009, 11:25:58 PM

Quote from: Al on August 12, 2009, 11:20:17 PM

so i'm trying to email TWC (cantoreandsteele@weather.com and iwitness@weather.com) a video and my msg is returned as though they don't exist...yet it's all over their twitter accounts (emails), anyone know why they're being returned?

Have you double checked that the email is correct? Try tweeting them that the emails are not working.

here is what i have (copied directly from twitter (and my inbox): cantoreandsteele@weather.com | iwitness@weather.com | and weatherwarriors@weather.com

and i would, except wxcenter hasn't logged since yesterday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 12, 2009, 11:45:48 PM

It's possible the file is too large and the server is rejecting it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 12, 2009, 11:53:26 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 12, 2009, 11:45:48 PM

It's possible the file is too large and the server is rejecting it.

12.1 MB, about a 30 second clip. i figured that was a fair file size.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 13, 2009, 02:54:44 AM

Quote from: Al on August 12, 2009, 11:53:26 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 12, 2009, 11:45:48 PM

It's possible the file is too large and the server is rejecting it.

12.1 MB, about a 30 second clip. i figured that was a fair file size.

Try this (http://www.mediaconverter.org) Al, it will cut the file size down enough hopefully to be able to send to twc.

I hope this helps!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 13, 2009, 02:56:38 AM

From what I've seen from other people's stories and experience it is possible that twc's overprotective spam filters have black listed your email address... I'm not sure how to correct this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 13, 2009, 06:04:56 AM

I registered at weather.com (guess my username :P) and I upload stuff from there. :yes:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/photo/read/weather/A268DB0B-AA6F-42C9-9C45-E4A8556DBD2A?from=photos_search_results (http://www.weather.com/outlook/photo/read/weather/A268DB0B-AA6F-42C9-9C45-E4A8556DBD2A?from=photos_search_results)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 13, 2009, 06:11:04 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2009, 06:18:58 PM

The GFS model for the period of 8/22-8/24 looks interesting, It's bringing some kind of Tropical System into the Northeast, I'm not sure whether it's TD 2 or that (as described by Accuwx's Henry Margusity) "Monsterous" Wave off of Africa, though. So if you live in the Northeast, keep an eye to the tropics.

Evan, it is this wave that is behind TD 2 that is attracting all the attention. As soon as the circulation begins to close and come together with that wave, we could be looking at something significant on our hands. However, it is still much too far out and too many factors are changable at this point to determine exactly what this system will do. At this point, it does look like the Eastern Seaboard is to be impacted, but again, exact information is extremely unclear at this point. TD 2 has undergone some weakening, as it has encountered easterly wind shear and dryer air. It now appears more likely that it will not be named, and the 2nd system will be given Ana.

Anyway, on a different matter:
Has anyone had a video with "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock matched third party content? My video "Lansing Intellistar- First Song Of The July '09 Playlist" has. However, what is odd is that I posted a video of the Bad Axe XL with that song and it has not been detected.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 11:08:11 AM

Nope, none of the clips I have with the song have been matched yet.

My clip of "Shadow of the Moon" by Steve Oliver from March 2008 was recently matched however (just a link to buy the song is there). Yours hasn't since it's a camera clip.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2009, 11:44:21 AM

Quote from: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 11:08:11 AM

Nope, none of the clips I have with the song have been matched yet.

My clip of "Shadow of the Moon" by Steve Oliver from March 2008 was recently matched however (just a link to buy the song is there). Yours hasn't since it's a camera clip.

So was mine. They just put the third party ads up to put the song name and a link to purchase it. I wouldn't dispute any claims (if you planned to) unless the audio was muted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 13, 2009, 05:22:17 PM

some lightning shots i took during a thunderstorm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 05:46:44 PM

Wow, awesome! You should send these to TWC. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 13, 2009, 05:55:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 05:46:44 PM

Wow, awesome! You should send these to TWC. :yes:

I just sent the first one since it looks more realistic, the reason why the other ones dont is because of my camera, which one looks the best though?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 13, 2009, 05:59:59 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on August 13, 2009, 05:55:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 05:46:44 PM

Wow, awesome! You should send these to TWC. :yes:

I just sent the first one since it looks more realistic, the reason why the other ones dont is because of my camera, which one looks the best though?

I like the first one, but I think the second one is awesome too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 13, 2009, 06:03:11 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 13, 2009, 05:59:59 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on August 13, 2009, 05:55:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 13, 2009, 05:46:44 PM

Wow, awesome! You should send these to TWC. :yes:

I just sent the first one since it looks more realistic, the reason why the other ones dont is because of my camera, which one looks the best though?

I like the first one, but I think the second one is awesome too.

I also agree that the first two look the best.  The second one does show up the brightest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 13, 2009, 06:14:11 PM

I concur with Patrick. The first two are the best. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2009, 07:34:17 PM

ya the second one looks "juciest".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 14, 2009, 01:04:42 AM

AMAZING lightning pics.  Lightning always amazes me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 14, 2009, 11:02:32 AM

Great pics, Joshua! :D The big bolts of lightning fascinate me too, although they can be a little startling at times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 14, 2009, 12:26:59 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 13, 2009, 02:56:38 AM

From what I've seen from other people's stories and experience it is possible that twc's overprotective spam filters have black listed your email address... I'm not sure how to correct this.

You have to be added to the "whitelist" which involves emailing a note to admin@weather.com requesting to be added to said list. Sadly, this is a human/manual process and usually takes about a week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on August 14, 2009, 03:44:20 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 14, 2009, 11:02:32 AM

Great pics, Joshua! :D The big bolts of lightning fascinate me too, although they can be a little startling at times.

Thanks everyone for such nice feedback, I wonder if one of these could actually show up on air on twc, that would be awesome :D

<-Also, like my new avatar? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 14, 2009, 05:22:42 PM

so this weekend marks my last weekend in San Antonio as I head off to college, some of my friends left today...and i've come to the conclusion that...it sucks.

lol -- i hate saying goodbye, i hate hearing goodbye -- i actually prefer "later", as I see friends drive off into the direction of their college/university I can only wonder if we'll ever see each other again...although deep down I know we will for holidays such as Thanksgiving and Winter Break etc.

but still, adapting to this new environment I will be calling "home" next weekend is going to be tough, new people, new friends, new courses, new everything, part of me is excited...the other part of me is brought down with sadness.

a new chapter begins next weekend for myself, and other 09ers heading off to college (if your classes begin aug 24  :P)  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 14, 2009, 05:49:09 PM

Quote from: Al on August 14, 2009, 05:22:42 PM

so this weekend marks my last weekend in San Antonio as I head off to college, some of my friends left today...and i've come to the conclusion that...it sucks.

lol -- i hate saying goodbye, i hate hearing goodbye -- i actually prefer "later", as I see friends drive off into the direction of their college/university I can only wonder if we'll ever see each other again...although deep down I know we will for holidays such as Thanksgiving and Winter Break etc.

but still, adapting to this new environment I will be calling "home" next weekend is going to be tough, new people, new friends, new courses, new everything, part of me is excited...the other part of me is brought down with sadness.

a new chapter begins next weekend for myself, and other 09ers heading off to college (if your classes begin aug 24  :P)  B)

Al, you're coming to a stage of sadness there. Some of us have been through it before. It's gonna a pretty tough weekend there so you'll get through it! Make sure you are also keeping in touch with them if you can. College is very exciting! But can also be very hard at times. I wish you a very successful year!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 14, 2009, 06:55:35 PM

Quote from: Al on August 14, 2009, 05:22:42 PM

so this weekend marks my last weekend in San Antonio as I head off to college, some of my friends left today...and i've come to the conclusion that...it sucks.

lol -- i hate saying goodbye, i hate hearing goodbye -- i actually prefer "later", as I see friends drive off into the direction of their college/university I can only wonder if we'll ever see each other again...although deep down I know we will for holidays such as Thanksgiving and Winter Break etc.

but still, adapting to this new environment I will be calling "home" next weekend is going to be tough, new people, new friends, new courses, new everything, part of me is excited...the other part of me is brought down with sadness.

a new chapter begins next weekend for myself, and other 09ers heading off to college (if your classes begin aug 24  :P)  B)

I wish you the best of luck with a new life, Al. :biggrin: :thumbsup: I know it can be sad leaving all your friends and family. :cry:

BTW, what college are you attending? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 15, 2009, 07:33:09 AM

Yeah I started mine earlier last week (to the people who are leaving)  Luckiliy, my best friend is opting to stay here for a couple years, like myself, so that's nice.  But a lot of close friends are leaving :(.  And yes, it is sad.  But I am sure it'd be more sad if I was leaving too.  It must be mixed emotions, Al.  I am sure you are excited and nervous abotu college, sad about leaving friends and family.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2009, 10:13:09 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 13, 2009, 02:56:38 AM

From what I've seen from other people's stories and experience it is possible that twc's overprotective spam filters have black listed your email address... I'm not sure how to correct this.

TWCs email system wont seem to accept files over about 4mb.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 15, 2009, 02:22:11 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 14, 2009, 05:49:09 PM

Al, you're coming to a stage of sadness there. Some of us have been through it before. It's gonna a pretty tough weekend there so you'll get through it! Make sure you are also keeping in touch with them if you can. College is very exciting! But can also be very hard at times. I wish you a very successful year!

will do B) thanks, Ana.

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 14, 2009, 06:55:35 PM

I wish you the best of luck with a new life, Al. :biggrin: :thumbsup: I know it can be sad leaving all your friends and family. :cry:

BTW, what college are you attending? :dunno:

thank andy! I'm attending Angelo State University in San Angelo for a while, and I may possibly transfer after two years, but i'm not too sure yet.

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 15, 2009, 07:33:09 AM

Yeah I started mine earlier last week (to the people who are leaving)  Luckiliy, my best friend is opting to stay here for a couple years, like myself, so that's nice.  But a lot of close friends are leaving :(.  And yes, it is sad.  But I am sure it'd be more sad if I was leaving too.  It must be mixed emotions, Al.  I am sure you are excited and nervous abotu college, sad about leaving friends and family.

you're so lucky. haha I wish my best friend was at least in sight of my university, but he's not. lol

we'll get through this, and we'll have a blast this first year...no doubt  :bleh: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmancanada on August 15, 2009, 05:17:36 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2009, 10:13:09 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 13, 2009, 02:56:38 AM

From what I've seen from other people's stories and experience it is possible that twc's overprotective spam filters have black listed your email address... I'm not sure how to correct this.

TWCs email system wont seem to accept files over about 4mb.

I think it's 5MB, but none the less, I think that's only for iWitness weather and public accounts, etc...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 16, 2009, 01:44:05 PM

We were all posting our internet speeds a few pages back and I was at the Apple Store today so I took a speed test and this is what it was...

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/541392348.png)

I wish I could get these speeds at home!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2009, 01:54:10 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 16, 2009, 01:44:05 PM

We were all posting our internet speeds a few pages back and I was at the Apple Store today so I took a speed test and this is what it was...

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/541392348.png[/url])

I wish I could get these speeds at home!

  :foolish:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 16, 2009, 03:15:55 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 16, 2009, 01:44:05 PM

We were all posting our internet speeds a few pages back and I was at the Apple Store today so I took a speed test and this is what it was...

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/541392348.png[/url])

I wish I could get these speeds at home!

 :faint: :faint: :faint: :wow: :wow: :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 16, 2009, 04:20:15 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 16, 2009, 01:44:05 PM

We were all posting our internet speeds a few pages back and I was at the Apple Store today so I took a speed test and this is what it was...

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/541392348.png[/url])

I wish I could get these speeds at home!

So Apple gets the best internet just for its stores? <_< :P

MAN, those speeds are fast! :wow: :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2009, 04:22:18 PM

Apple computers are typically fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 16, 2009, 04:29:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2009, 04:22:18 PM

Apple computers are typically fast.

That doesn't have anything to do with the internet speed. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WIWeather on August 16, 2009, 06:47:30 PM

My Speedtest results...not that bad I say!

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/541547415.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 17, 2009, 10:45:50 AM

So, should I just click on free scan? I am leary about downloading something I don't know anything about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 17, 2009, 11:00:11 AM

Hmm.......

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/541985303.png)

Not crazy about that upload speed there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 11:16:48 AM

Quote from: socool775 on August 17, 2009, 11:00:11 AM

Hmm.......

([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/541985303.png[/url])

Not crazy about that upload speed there.

It beats a lot of people's, so you should be happy. ;)

But that download speed...:faint: If only I had something like that. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 17, 2009, 11:28:49 AM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/542006677.png)

from my sister's computer...i always wanted to try that.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2009, 02:16:23 PM

Well, this really sucks, but I'm having to use the website through a proxy because apparently my IP cannot connect to the forums. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 17, 2009, 03:02:18 PM

Well I am back from my long weekend away from the heat! Ensenada is a beautiful place located down south and 2 hours from San Diego. I was 11 years old when I last visited, and a lot has changed drastically. I get to do everything in such a short weekend. Including a visit to the famous blowhole called "La Bufadora", and going on a half-hour boat ride around the All-Saints Island, (aka, habitat of the seals and sea-lions). The hotel I stayed at is beautiful...easy access to the pool! I will be uploading pictures on Facebook later on once I get the "juice" on everything. If you follow me on twitter, I have some twitpics posted during the weekend. I will also post a blog as well.

So far, I am glad to be back here...but I am sad to be back in this unbearable heat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2009, 05:53:10 PM

I have full access to both TWCT and TWCC again!! :dance: :dance:

What I just did was shut my computer down, waited a few seconds, then booted it back up. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 06:05:05 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 17, 2009, 05:53:10 PM

I have full access to both TWCT and TWCC again!! :dance: :dance:

What I just did was shut my computer down, waited a few seconds, then booted it back up. :thinking:

How come when one forum goes down, a lot of other ones do at the same time as well? :dunno: This occassionally happens to be, and I don't know what the issue is. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 17, 2009, 06:08:11 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 06:05:05 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 17, 2009, 05:53:10 PM

I have full access to both TWCT and TWCC again!! :dance: :dance:

What I just did was shut my computer down, waited a few seconds, then booted it back up. :thinking:

How come when one forum goes down, a lot of other ones do at the same time as well? :dunno: This occassionally happens to be, and I don't know what the issue is. :no:

They're probably hosted on the same server.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 17, 2009, 06:50:17 PM

HostGo, which hosts this stie and TWCC, is notorious for going down a lot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 17, 2009, 08:16:26 PM

I took the speed test at a public place today, and I got this:
(http://speedtest.net/result/542135584.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 08:41:26 PM

Gee, lots of people have rather fast download speeds. Mine is only like 2.89. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2009, 10:00:51 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 08:41:26 PM

Gee, lots of people have rather fast download speeds. Mine is only like 2.89. <_<

Mine is only .72 <_<

And I am officially on fire now as my artwork has been reuploaded elsewhere without my permission. :furious: :censored:

For people who remember my animated sun XL icons, do you recognize these sun icons (http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/andyidaho/)? :whistling:

I worked about 2 hours on one icon just to see someone reproduces it without my permission? That's just wrong. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2009, 10:08:05 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 17, 2009, 10:00:51 PM

I worked about 2 hours on one icon just to see someone reproduces it without my permission? That's just wrong. :angry:

Zach, you don't own those icons, therefore that user does not require your permission. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2009, 10:11:10 PM

Ok, you got me there Stephen, but this kinda reminds me of a thread I saw on TWCC about someone who stole Tyler's work. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2009, 10:13:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 17, 2009, 10:11:10 PM

Ok, you got me there Stephen, but this kinda reminds me of a thread I saw on TWCC about someone who stole Tyler's work. :hmm:

Again, let me re-iterate: the original icons were NOT, I repeat, NOT your work. Therefore, he's not stealing from you. Get it? Got it? Good.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 17, 2009, 10:13:34 PM

that's the new user here...isn't it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 17, 2009, 10:14:20 PM

Quote from: Al on August 17, 2009, 10:13:34 PM

that's the new user here...isn't it?

Yes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2009, 10:23:31 PM

OK, sorry that I got a little angry, but I should say that stuff I see posted of mine (I know that I don't own the content) that wasn't posted by me can usually fire me up, especially if someone made a parody out of a picture of me. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 11:18:07 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 17, 2009, 10:14:20 PM

Quote from: Al on August 17, 2009, 10:13:34 PM

that's the new user here...isn't it?

Yes.

Not to be confused with me. :hammer:

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 17, 2009, 11:38:05 PM

Whenever I get to know two people with the same first name, I always call them with their name along with their first letter of their last name. (For Example: Kyle S, Kyle P, etc). Now I know two Andy's...it's gonna be pretty hard to know which Andy is which.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 11:45:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 17, 2009, 11:38:05 PM

Whenever I get to know two people with the same first name, I always call them with their name along with their first letter of their last name. (For Example: Kyle S, Kyle P, etc). Now I know two Andy's...it's gonna be pretty hard to know which Andy is which.

I know...that's why I want to think of a way to distinguish us. :yes: I know you mentioned giving the first letter of the last name. Got any other good ideas? :unsure: I was thinking I could be "Andy in Dallas" like in my Personal Text, but I don't know. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2009, 11:45:49 PM

I can't wait for another Zach to join this forum. >_>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 18, 2009, 12:01:21 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 11:45:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 17, 2009, 11:38:05 PM

Whenever I get to know two people with the same first name, I always call them with their name along with their first letter of their last name. (For Example: Kyle S, Kyle P, etc). Now I know two Andy's...it's gonna be pretty hard to know which Andy is which.

I know...that's why I want to think of a way to distinguish us. :yes: I know you mentioned giving the first letter of the last name. Got any other good ideas? :unsure: I was thinking I could be "Andy in Dallas" like in my Personal Text, but I don't know. :no:

Well, how about Andy D (you) and Andy I (andyidaho). (Andy D is you btw)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 18, 2009, 12:03:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 18, 2009, 12:01:21 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 17, 2009, 11:45:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 17, 2009, 11:38:05 PM

Whenever I get to know two people with the same first name, I always call them with their name along with their first letter of their last name. (For Example: Kyle S, Kyle P, etc). Now I know two Andy's...it's gonna be pretty hard to know which Andy is which.

I know...that's why I want to think of a way to distinguish us. :yes: I know you mentioned giving the first letter of the last name. Got any other good ideas? :unsure: I was thinking I could be "Andy in Dallas" like in my Personal Text, but I don't know. :no:

Well, how about Andy D (you) and Andy I (andyidaho). (Andy D is you btw)

Not bad. :P I'll think of something wacky eventually...maybe even Andy Dallas. :dance: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2009, 12:06:32 AM

You could distinguish it by the first letter of your last name if you want..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 20, 2009, 07:35:30 AM

Back in high school most people just called me Petree because there were so many Kyles, plus I think they just liked my last name better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 20, 2009, 09:52:40 AM

Well, Kyle is a pretty good name.. :P

Question:  I notice that Zach has a facebook link in his profile..how do you get that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 20, 2009, 10:16:23 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 20, 2009, 09:52:40 AM

Well, Kyle is a pretty good name.. :P

Question:  I notice that Zach has a facebook link in his profile..how do you get that?

Profile badge... click the create a profile badge link on your profile

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2009, 10:28:25 AM

The embed code doesn't work, so for you, it would be this code until you create the badge: ;)

Code: [Select]

[url=http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=818085289&ref=ts][img]http://www.facebook.com/badge.php?id=818085289[/img][/url]

When you create your badge, replace the image location with the image URL of the badge. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 20, 2009, 10:44:46 AM

Quote from: Zach on August 20, 2009, 10:28:25 AM

The embed code doesn't work, so for you, it would be this code until you create the badge: ;)

Code: [Select]

[url=http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=818085289&ref=ts][img]http://www.facebook.com/badge.php?id=818085289[/img][/url]

When you create your badge, replace the image location with the image URL of the badge. :thumbsup:

he would still need to create the badge to customize it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2009, 11:53:50 AM

Holy crap! This is good I must say for having a 1/5 bar signal to a router on my connection. :blink:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/544497189.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2009, 12:05:15 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 20, 2009, 07:35:30 AM

Back in high school most people just called me Petree because there were so many Kyles, plus I think they just liked my last name better.

lol, It reminds me of Peachtree City in Atlanta. I like your last name though. There are tons of Kyles in my school as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 20, 2009, 12:16:12 PM

Can anyone else access twitter right now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2009, 12:45:27 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 20, 2009, 12:16:12 PM

Can anyone else access twitter right now?

Yes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2009, 12:52:57 PM

This was kinda freaky, but this morning, when I turned on my radio to listen for smooth jazz on 94.1, I hear hip hop music. So then I go online to see WTF happened, and they say that their frequency moved to 98.7 which used to be the hip hop station, and it all happened at 5 PM ET yesterday when the two stations switched frequencies with each other. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 20, 2009, 03:26:48 PM

so; today is the day...my last full day in San Antonio. Tomorrow i'll be leaving to San Angelo about four hours away sometime in the afternoon.

you might not see me around for the weekend as I unpack and meet new people, so I hope to be back online after the first day of classes on monday.  B)

oh and I also have to adapt to new channels (obviously), something in which I hate doing  (meaning my sig will be updated with the San Angelo Star ID) :P lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2009, 03:37:38 PM

Good luck Al! Wish ya all the best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2009, 03:53:49 PM

Quote from: Al on August 20, 2009, 03:26:48 PM

so; today is the day...my last full day in San Antonio. Tomorrow i'll be leaving to San Angelo about four hours away sometime in the afternoon.

you might not see me around for the weekend as I unpack and meet new people, so I hope to be back online after the first day of classes on monday.  B)

oh and I also have to adapt to new channels (obviously), something in which I hate doing  (meaning my sig will be updated with the San Angelo Star ID) :P lol

Don't forget to change your AIM screen name as well. ;) :P

But anyways, good luck with your move Al. :biggrin: B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 20, 2009, 04:07:53 PM

For Al and others getting ready to leave for college this school year, I wish you all an enjoyable time and hope you do well! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 20, 2009, 05:19:06 PM

Good luck, Al! I start my last year of high school and I know it will fly by fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 20, 2009, 05:55:58 PM

To all seniors starting this year...of course this year will fly off super duper fast. Just wanted to say good luck applying for college (if you plan to go to college next fall), and enjoy every last moment in high school, because all those moments you spent will be cherished forever.  :happy: Good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 20, 2009, 06:57:24 PM

if anyone wants to access me on aim i changed my screename to gt1racer0847 im me if you need anything im usually online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 20, 2009, 07:31:45 PM

thanks everyone.

i wanna wish other freshmen to be in college good luck, and to remind them to have fun lol.

SEN10RS (get it??); good luck this year, take it seriously all year -- and start your apps asap, you may feel compelled to slack and diagnose yourself with senioritis -- you'll get it, but probably second semester. lol

&& as far as my screenname goes; i'll probably be disowning that one: and probably sticking to this one: AHHS78Dude209

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on August 20, 2009, 08:41:13 PM

I get it. This year's seniors are graduating in `10.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 21, 2009, 04:47:26 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2009, 12:05:15 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 20, 2009, 07:35:30 AM

Back in high school most people just called me Petree because there were so many Kyles, plus I think they just liked my last name better.

lol, It reminds me of Peachtree City in Atlanta. I like your last name though. There are tons of Kyles in my school as well.

Same here. At least 2 Kyles I know of in my class (grade) alone. But anyway, I am always referred to by my last name. I haven't been called Aaron more than twice this past year, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 21, 2009, 10:04:18 AM

Good Luck, Al! 
My first day of college is on Monday.  I am going to a community college for 2 yrs, and I can say that I am excited, so I can only imagine how people who are going away are (with mixed feelings). 
And yes, Ana hit the nail on the head when it comes to senior year..do what you can while you can. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 12:01:32 PM

I had a surprising good week today. Earlier in the morning, I took my written test for a student permit and passed it. :dance: Now I am going to practice supervised driving which is making me nervous. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2009, 01:30:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 12:01:32 PM

I had a surprising good week today. Earlier in the morning, I took my written test for a student permit and passed it. :dance: Now I am going to practice supervised driving which is making me nervous. :hmm:

Awesome!! :clap:
Man, that reminds me, I'll be able to get my license in October! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 01:36:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2009, 01:30:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 12:01:32 PM

I had a surprising good week today. Earlier in the morning, I took my written test for a student permit and passed it. :dance: Now I am going to practice supervised driving which is making me nervous. :hmm:

Awesome!! :clap:
Man, that reminds me, I'll be able to get my license in October! :blink:

Thanks Derek! B) Yeah- NJ driving laws are one of the strictest in the US. I won't be able to get a provisional license until I'm 17

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2009, 03:21:28 PM

In PA, you can get a restricted license when you're 16 and a half, so I could have gotten it as early as 7/12/08 (six months after I got my learner's permit). But I ended up not getting it until this past June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2009, 04:49:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 01:36:32 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2009, 01:30:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 12:01:32 PM

I had a surprising good week today. Earlier in the morning, I took my written test for a student permit and passed it. :dance: Now I am going to practice supervised driving which is making me nervous. :hmm:

Awesome!! :clap:
Man, that reminds me, I'll be able to get my license in October! :blink:

Thanks Derek! B) Yeah- NJ driving laws are one of the strictest in the US. I won't be able to get a provisional license until I'm 17

Wow, I totally forgot about how the laws differ from state to state. You can get a provisional license here when you're 16.
I'm not sure exactly how they do the driving instruction over there, but I recommend getting the feel for driving before you see the instructor. At least with me, they put me on the road within 5 minutes :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 05:23:14 PM

I am going for my first on-the-road practice schedule with the instructor sometime in the weekend. I'm scared I might crash into something :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2009, 05:36:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 05:23:14 PM

I am going for my first on-the-road practice schedule with the instructor sometime in the weekend. I'm scared I might crash into something :P

Nahhh, you'll be fine! If I did it, then you can too. It's actually quite fun lol :P
Let us know how it goes! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 05:42:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 21, 2009, 05:36:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2009, 05:23:14 PM

I am going for my first on-the-road practice schedule with the instructor sometime in the weekend. I'm scared I might crash into something :P

Nahhh, you'll be fine! If I did it, then you can too. It's actually quite fun lol :P
Let us know how it goes! B)

Sure! How was it when you drove on the first day with the teacher?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on August 21, 2009, 05:44:16 PM

Al: You'll learn fast why TV buffs hate Nexstar/Mission Broadcasting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 21, 2009, 06:08:28 PM

Quote from: socool775 on August 21, 2009, 04:47:26 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2009, 12:05:15 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 20, 2009, 07:35:30 AM

Back in high school most people just called me Petree because there were so many Kyles, plus I think they just liked my last name better.

lol, It reminds me of Peachtree City in Atlanta. I like your last name though. There are tons of Kyles in my school as well.

Same here. At least 2 Kyles I know of in my class (grade) alone. But anyway, I am always referred to by my last name. I haven't been called Aaron more than twice this past year, lol.

There are lots of people at my school who are referred to as their last name. Usually people call me by my first name though, unless there is more than one Mike in class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 21, 2009, 06:20:02 PM

Quote from: Raymie on August 21, 2009, 05:44:16 PM

Al: You'll learn fast why TV buffs hate Nexstar/Mission Broadcasting.

huh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 21, 2009, 06:39:32 PM

Have fun driving!  It is exciting at first, but after driving for a while, it gets old and boring lol.
--
I wrote a letter to a local tv station a while ago, and finally got a reply in my email. Basically, I was telling them I was interested in "getting my foot in the door", and getting a part-time job at the news station.  I got a reply from someone, and he said he liked my interest (I basically told him my life story :P), and he said if I filled out an application and a resume, that he would "highly consider" me for the job :D  I am SOO Excited.  Tomorrow will mark 2 years working in fast food, and i am SOO ready to leave !!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 21, 2009, 09:24:32 PM

I am so sick of Fox's NFL graphics, why can't they do like the MLB broadcasts and adopt the FSN graphics already, for a change of pace.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 21, 2009, 11:12:57 PM

man this is the third friday in a row ive gotten tired early. i guess im off to bed for the night. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 22, 2009, 12:10:31 AM

Quote from: Zach on August 21, 2009, 11:12:57 PM

man this is the third friday in a row ive gotten tired early. i guess im off to bed for the night. :yawn:

It seems like I've been getting a lack of sleep lately. :yawn: Wednesday night I just couldn't fall asleep and last night a thunderstorm kept me up. <_<


:offtopic:
Also, welcome to the 700th page of The Front Porch! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 22, 2009, 12:28:48 AM

I do need to adjust my sleeping schedule because I start school on Monday :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ilovemikebettes on August 22, 2009, 11:22:57 AM

You aren't the only one. I start school on Tuesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2009, 11:29:21 AM

Quote from: ilovemikebettes on August 22, 2009, 11:22:57 AM

You aren't the only one. I start school on Tuesday.

Welcome back. :happy:

Speaking of sleep, I do too. I need to start sleeping earlier even though I do have bad sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 22, 2009, 12:28:25 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 22, 2009, 12:28:48 AM

I do need to adjust my sleeping schedule because I start school on Monday :(

I start on Monday as well, and I cant wait!  I am so excited to start the next chapter of my life!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 22, 2009, 12:37:51 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 22, 2009, 12:28:48 AM

I do need to adjust my sleeping schedule because I start school on Monday :(

Same here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 22, 2009, 01:03:18 PM

I move into my dorm Friday the 28th, and classes start Monday the 31st. I'm super excited!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 22, 2009, 02:07:59 PM

This rain just came out of the middle of nowhere. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2009, 04:45:55 PM

This is something you don't see in NYC everyday. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2LdPVriJYs&feature=channel_page# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2LdPVriJYs&feature=channel_page#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on August 22, 2009, 04:58:28 PM

That's so amazing!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 23, 2009, 01:02:21 AM

so, today i moved into my dorm; everything is now unpacked and I had an amazing first night  B)...everything is different (as expected) but fun at the same time.  :D

i'll have pics of my dorm on my facebook account tomorrow & an updated sig.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 23, 2009, 01:08:45 AM

Quote from: Al on August 23, 2009, 01:02:21 AM

so, today i moved into my dorm; everything is now unpacked and I had an amazing first night  B)...everything is different (as expected) but fun at the same time.  :D

i'll have pics of my dorm on my facebook account tomorrow & an updated sig.

Glad to hear you made it through the first night, Al. That first night away from home can be the hardest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 23, 2009, 09:53:46 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 23, 2009, 01:08:45 AM

Quote from: Al on August 23, 2009, 01:02:21 AM

so, today i moved into my dorm; everything is now unpacked and I had an amazing first night  B)...everything is different (as expected) but fun at the same time.  :D

i'll have pics of my dorm on my facebook account tomorrow & an updated sig.

Glad to hear you made it through the first night, Al. That first night away from home can be the hardest.

Agreed, Billy. But Al, I am glad to hear you made it through the nite. If you made it through the first nite, the rest should come very easily to you :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 23, 2009, 12:48:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

*lends Ana a shoulder to cry on* :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 23, 2009, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

/me sighs and gasp.
 2 years in college?! This sucks. I will never go to college ever. Lamest thing ever.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2009, 01:42:42 PM

Quote from: Felix on August 23, 2009, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

/me sighs and gasp.
 2 years in college?! This sucks. I will never go to college ever. Lamest thing ever.  :thumbdown:

Good luck Felix. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 23, 2009, 01:52:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2009, 01:42:42 PM

Quote from: Felix on August 23, 2009, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

/me sighs and gasp.
 2 years in college?! This sucks. I will never go to college ever. Lamest thing ever.  :thumbdown:

Good luck Felix. :rolleyes:

I didn't say I'm going to college. I'm going to 7th grade.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2009, 02:37:15 PM

Quote from: Felix on August 23, 2009, 01:52:30 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2009, 01:42:42 PM

Quote from: Felix on August 23, 2009, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

/me sighs and gasp.
 2 years in college?! This sucks. I will never go to college ever. Lamest thing ever.  :thumbdown:

Good luck Felix. :rolleyes:

I didn't say I'm going to college. I'm going to 7th grade.  <_<

I realize that, I'm just saying skipping college is not a wise idea especially when it comes to work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 23, 2009, 02:41:44 PM

Felix, you still have a long way to go before thinking about college. It may be harder, but it is better in some ways from what people have told me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 23, 2009, 03:30:03 PM

I start my 1st year of college tomorrow :D  I am so excited!  Anything to get me out of work..uggh...things not going well at work :rolleyes:

skype= best thing made :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 23, 2009, 04:53:58 PM

I use Skype myself but what astounds me is that I'm in another fan community (elevator fans :fear:), and everyone there uses Skype to chat with each other rather than IM clients. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 24, 2009, 10:57:10 AM

Snow Leopard is coming out this Friday!!!  :dance: :dance: I think I might be *sick* so I can skip work and go get it on release day.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 24, 2009, 11:08:00 AM

This is a goal to me, but I've gained 7 subscribers in 4 days, putting me at 93. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 24, 2009, 01:06:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

Aww hope you have a good day at college!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 24, 2009, 02:41:31 PM

I've got some bad news in regards of my laptop. Some of you guys that follow me on twitter are seeing me twittering via PSP...well...it's gonna be like that for a looong time...  :(

I'll explain later after crashing Photoshop 101 class, it's a class I REALLY want to take.

Quote from: Felix on August 23, 2009, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 23, 2009, 12:39:31 PM

/me starts to cry like a baby because she starts her 2nd year of college 2morrow and doesnt want summer to end. :cry3: :bleh:

/me sighs and gasp.
 2 years in college?! This sucks. I will never go to college ever. Lamest thing ever.  :thumbdown:

Felix...all I gotta say is you're gonna regret that.  :yes:

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 24, 2009, 10:57:10 AM

Snow Leopard is coming out this Friday!!!  :dance: :dance: I think I might be *sick* so I can skip work and go get it on release day.  B)

I wouldnt do that if I were you Kyle.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2009, 03:34:56 PM

Yikes, what happened to your laptop?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 24, 2009, 03:50:32 PM

I left my laptop with my dad to take care of it as I left to spend the night at my aunt's house to take a break from the drama. (since he said he wanted to do some "business work" on there because my other computer, the PC, is super slow.) So, when I came back Sunday night, I got the laptop back but didnt manage to get on because I had to get some sleep. Now today, I just discovered that it has a huge virus and can't access through some of my stuff. I'm really worried...that's why I can't trust anyone who uses my laptop. (he did this multiple times with my PC and now he's doing the same with my laptop.). UGH...after this is all fixed my laptop is gonna be super slow...and I will NOT accept it anymore.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 24, 2009, 03:52:31 PM

Are you sure its a virus? What are the symptoms?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 24, 2009, 04:17:04 PM

all of my internet browsers are blocked, and shuts down without warning. and I can't access to some of my files anymore.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 24, 2009, 06:42:13 PM

It might be spyware rather than a virus, try running Malware Bytes Anti-Malware, it's my favorite spyware scanner, it's saved a few computers at work and some friends computers from a re-install.

You can download it here...
http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (http://www.malwarebytes.org/)

On an unrelated note I just got out of my first class and it is essentially computers 101 but it's a requirement for Business Majors. The class makes me want to put a bullet in my head...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 24, 2009, 06:57:04 PM

You can try this also

Webroot Internet Security Essentials 2009

http://www.webroot.com/registration/trialRegistration.php?lang=en (http://www.webroot.com/registration/trialRegistration.php?lang=en)

its a 14day trial and it can catch that Rouge/Malware virus and make your comp better.

i'm using the trial until i get enough money to buy the 2yr.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 24, 2009, 07:08:03 PM

Kyle and Alex; once my dad gets home we'll *try* them out.

anyways photoshop class was so awesome but unfortunately I didnt get the spot. I hope to crash it again on wednesday.  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 24, 2009, 07:18:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 24, 2009, 07:08:03 PM

Kyle and Alex; once my dad gets home we'll *try* them out.

anyways photoshop class was so awesome but unfortunately I didnt get the spot. I hope to crash it again on wednesday.  :itsok:

Aww Ana sorry it didn't go as well, i hope for a better case on Wednesday

So Far as i suspected Baseball can be as real as it gets just minus the fans

http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1192982&srvc=track&position=3 (http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1192982&srvc=track&position=3)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Darr'chelle on August 25, 2009, 12:40:27 AM

Anistorm: Look for ClamWin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 25, 2009, 10:19:19 AM

DAY TWO: College

haha, i'm gonna make this into a book...lol jk  :bleh:

today is day two of college...unfortunately I had to be up at 7 to be at a class that starts at 8, little did I know...the class is a two hour class. LOL, and that class is TV Production -- I LOVE IT. there is a lecture from 8:15-9:00 and a lab from 9:00-10:00, my professor/teacher gave us a tour around the Studio Facilities, and luckily this year RAMTV6 (our on campus TV Station) is converting to Full HD -- the studio; while small, is divided up into four sets...two sets are going to be brand new, the other two are being refreshed for the HD Transition. I'm pretty stoked about my tuesday/thursday classes!

oh and if you're wondering "shouldn't he be in class until 10?!", we were released early.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 25, 2009, 11:21:18 AM

Quote from: Al on August 25, 2009, 10:19:19 AM

today is day two of college...unfortunately I had to be up at 7 to be at a class that starts at 8, little did I know...the class is a two hour class. LOL, and that class is TV Production -- I LOVE IT.

That sounds like an awesome class, maybe I can find something like that here at UT, if I do I'll take it next semester.

Anyway I had my first day of the semester yesterday. First off I need to go on a rant about parking at UT.

Freshmen get the K parking pass meaning that they can only park on two lots that are on the opposite end of the campus that my classes are on, to be a Sophomore and get the C pass (regular commuter, most lots are C lots) you need 30 credit hours... I have 29 and have already been at UT for a full year! No matter how much I begged and pleaded they wouldn't give me a C pass so I told them to stick it where the sun don't shine and I parked in the C lot anyway. It is just a short walk from there to my classes. Thank goodness I didn't get a ticket and I hope I won't since my classes are so late (I'm there from 5:45 to 8:35 for two classes).

The first class I had was Micro-Computer Applications in Business (essentially computing 101) and it made me want to hang myself right there, the class is literally "this is how Windows works, this is how Office works"  :wall:  :wall:

The second class was Calculus II with Business Application, first off these two huge guys walk in late smelling like cigarette smoke and one sits right in front of me so I can't see the board and the other sits to the right of me so the whole time I couldn't see and couldn't breathe. However when the professor started talking I couldn't remember how to do anything then he did a refresher on derivatives and it's all starting to come back to me so I hope I'll do well in the class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 25, 2009, 02:20:14 PM

So, pretty soon I will start bouncing back up, but I will start using the PC more often. I have limits, tho, because my PC is in my older sister's room. So... no more "Stay Up With Ray" til further notice... :(

About college...I'm on day 2...I gotz two classes to take: Political Science and Intro to Music (both are required to take in order to transfer to a university.
I loved Beginning Algebra w/ Emphasis in Graphing class. Being in that class almost makes me feel like I am a math geek. But I do need the math in the future.

Quote from: Al on August 25, 2009, 10:19:19 AM

DAY TWO: College

haha, i'm gonna make this into a book...lol jk  :bleh:

today is day two of college...unfortunately I had to be up at 7 to be at a class that starts at 8, little did I know...the class is a two hour class. LOL, and that class is TV Production -- I LOVE IT. there is a lecture from 8:15-9:00 and a lab from 9:00-10:00, my professor/teacher gave us a tour around the Studio Facilities, and luckily this year RAMTV6 (our on campus TV Station) is converting to Full HD -- the studio; while small, is divided up into four sets...two sets are going to be brand new, the other two are being refreshed for the HD Transition. I'm pretty stoked about my tuesday/thursday classes!

oh and if you're wondering "shouldn't he be in class until 10?!", we were released early.  B)

Usually in the first week of classes you may get released early because basically during the first week is all about introductions, "Get to know you" stuff, textbook information, etc. By the 2nd week, then you may get out at the time you supposed to get out, and hopefully the real work begins...haha.

Quote from: kpetree10 on August 25, 2009, 11:21:18 AM

Quote from: Al on August 25, 2009, 10:19:19 AM

today is day two of college...unfortunately I had to be up at 7 to be at a class that starts at 8, little did I know...the class is a two hour class. LOL, and that class is TV Production -- I LOVE IT.

That sounds like an awesome class, maybe I can find something like that here at UT, if I do I'll take it next semester.

Anyway I had my first day of the semester yesterday. First off I need to go on a rant about parking at UT.

Freshmen get the K parking pass meaning that they can only park on two lots that are on the opposite end of the campus that my classes are on, to be a Sophomore and get the C pass (regular commuter, most lots are C lots) you need 30 credit hours... I have 29 and have already been at UT for a full year! No matter how much I begged and pleaded they wouldn't give me a C pass so I told them to stick it where the sun don't shine and I parked in the C lot anyway. It is just a short walk from there to my classes. Thank goodness I didn't get a ticket and I hope I won't since my classes are so late (I'm there from 5:45 to 8:35 for two classes).

The first class I had was Micro-Computer Applications in Business (essentially computing 101) and it made me want to hang myself right there, the class is literally "this is how Windows works, this is how Office works"  :wall:  :wall:

The second class was Calculus II with Business Application, first off these two huge guys walk in late smelling like cigarette smoke and one sits right in front of me so I can't see the board and the other sits to the right of me so the whole time I couldn't see and couldn't breathe. However when the professor started talking I couldn't remember how to do anything then he did a refresher on derivatives and it's all starting to come back to me so I hope I'll do well in the class.

Just make sure you don't get caught, Kyle :P
Speaking of parking, my college is open during construction and the traffic is HORRIBLE. All of the construction equipment are occupying about 100 parking spaces and no one is allowed to park outside the college (since my college is located in the middle of nowhere). I have some buddies that have to come to school about an hour before class starts just to find a space to park.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 25, 2009, 04:50:01 PM

Boy, it's been a rough day for me.

I started my new school today, and since it's under construction, the fire alarm will be going off at random times. <_< :rolleyes:

Next, I was on my way home on the bus, and lightning stuck 50 ft away from the bus and I was touching metal. :o

Finally, now my laptop won't start up after I booted it up right when the power surged (it will, but it stays on a dark screen). :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 25, 2009, 08:32:50 PM

Sorry your having one of those days Zach

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 25, 2009, 09:55:10 PM

Wow, it's fun and interesting reading the school stories. :yes: I hope anyone who is having problems will be able to work them out sooner or later.

My first day was yesterday, and I don't really have much to say about it, except that the fire alarm went off before classes even began (it was actually only a test). Everyone in the class was excited, though...fire drill on the first day of school! :P For some reason though, it's still hard to believe that summer is over. :(

Oh, and Molly and everyone else who says heat is a bad thing for the start of school, I can now confirm that. I have to walk a ways from the school to my car and in 101 degree heat, it is not fun at all. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:13:09 PM

Blehhhhh I start school tomorrow :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:15:21 PM

Good luck. The teachers will be quick in giving out homework <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:15:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:15:21 PM

Good luck. The teachers will be quick in giving out homework <_<

Yep, I already anticipate that. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 25, 2009, 11:17:31 PM

You're in high school. It's to be expected.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:20:07 PM

I don't really mind meaningful homework all that much. What really gets me is when it's just work assigned to keep you busy. Like coloring a map or doing a wordsearch. It's such a waste of time. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Hehe, presentations scare the hell out of me. I don't do well in front of people  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Hehe, presentations scare the hell out of me. I don't do well in front of people  :noexpression:

Count me in. I can't tell you how many times I blanked out in class...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:32:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Hehe, presentations scare the hell out of me. I don't do well in front of people  :noexpression:

Count me in. I can't tell you how many times I blanked out in class...

I have another bad habit of saying "like" a lot when I'm nervous. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:36:22 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:32:13 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Hehe, presentations scare the hell out of me. I don't do well in front of people  :noexpression:

Count me in. I can't tell you how many times I blanked out in class...

I have another bad habit of saying "like" a lot when I'm nervous. :P

How about "umm"?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:37:22 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:36:22 PM

How about "umm"?

Haha, that one too. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 25, 2009, 11:44:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Hehe, presentations scare the hell out of me. I don't do well in front of people  :noexpression:

Count me in. I can't tell you how many times I blanked out in class...

I'm not that good at presenting stuff in front of everyone either. :no: I know it's to be expected a lot in college, though, so I should probably practice more on that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 26, 2009, 12:00:23 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 25, 2009, 11:17:31 PM

You're in high school. It's to be expected.

and it only gets worse in college...a lot of people at ASU have a crap load of homework from just the first two days, I've been lucky...thus far--i expect it to change tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 26, 2009, 12:01:36 AM

I took a speech class in high school, and it helped me a lot.  I love talking in front of people now. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 26, 2009, 01:34:22 AM

According to all of my classes' syllabuses, an oral presentation is REQUIRED or you will fail. meh...wish me luck with that :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 26, 2009, 01:46:20 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

oral presentations prepare you for public speaking. That's the key reason why they do them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 26, 2009, 01:55:48 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 26, 2009, 01:46:20 AM

oral presentations prepare you for public speaking. That's the key reason why they do them.

I know public speaking can seem intimidating or pointless at times during high school and college, but it's a vital skill to have in life.  Lots of jobs require you to be proficient in communicating your ideas to other people.  I had to do six presentations of my research just to get my Master's degree, and one of those presentations was in front of 300 people in a major conference.  I will likely have to continue giving presentations or lead map discussions in whatever job I acquire.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 26, 2009, 01:16:19 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 25, 2009, 11:44:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:22:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on August 25, 2009, 11:21:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2009, 11:20:37 PM

or doing some stupid oral presentation/essay..

Hehe, presentations scare the hell out of me. I don't do well in front of people  :noexpression:

Count me in. I can't tell you how many times I blanked out in class...

I'm not that good at presenting stuff in front of everyone either. :no: I know it's to be expected a lot in college, though, so I should probably practice more on that.

I agree. It usually isn't a problem if you're outgoing but most people here aren't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 26, 2009, 04:00:44 PM

I have to do a presentation in 3 weeks  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 26, 2009, 05:24:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 26, 2009, 01:34:22 AM

According to all of my classes' syllabuses, an oral presentation is REQUIRED or you will fail. meh...wish me luck with that :noexpression:

/me wishes Ana best of luck :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 28, 2009, 12:16:44 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 26, 2009, 04:00:44 PM

I have to do a presentation in 3 weeks  :wacko:

Good luck with it!! :) Whats it on?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 12:52:06 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 28, 2009, 12:16:44 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 26, 2009, 04:00:44 PM

I have to do a presentation in 3 weeks  :wacko:

Good luck with it!! :) Whats it on?

the 10 fascinating facts about the Constitution. I have to do a report on that  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2009, 10:01:10 AM

ugh something im not into lol. good luck with it Ana

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 11:01:07 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2009, 10:01:10 AM

ugh something im not into lol. good luck with it Ana

 

Haha...thanks. thats just the beginning. Not to mention I have to do a debate soon. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 01:34:56 PM

WTF...I just heard that Reading Rainbow got cancelled. That was one of my all time favorite shows when I was in elementary school.  :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 28, 2009, 02:28:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 01:34:56 PM

WTF...I just heard that Reading Rainbow got cancelled. That was one of my all time favorite shows when I was in elementary school.  :cry3:

I didn't even know they still made those

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 28, 2009, 02:29:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 01:34:56 PM

WTF...I just heard that Reading Rainbow got cancelled. That was one of my all time favorite shows when I was in elementary school.  :cry3:

Wow my favorite actor hosted it i think its on tho WGBHK out here in my area like early mornings still

And Southland Gets delayed 4 weeks if anyone watches it

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/08/news-roundup-southland-delayed-leverage-renewed-laura-linneys-c-word.html (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/08/news-roundup-southland-delayed-leverage-renewed-laura-linneys-c-word.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2009, 02:33:22 PM

I remember LeVar! I used to watch that show a lot when I was a tot  as with Arthur, the big comfy couch, Clifford, Barney, etc

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 28, 2009, 06:10:42 PM

This sounds like Dejavu from Dec. 08' and Dec. 04'  :thinking:

December 2009
1st-3rd. Rain and wet snow south to the Gulf Coast, followed by clear and cold weather.

^ Long range from the Farmer's Almanac

Global Warming? I don't think so. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 07:37:46 PM

Today is the HOTTEST day of the summer! I'm under an Excessive Heat Warning until tonight. It reached 119 degrees today last I checked. The most hottest day I checked was 121 degrees and that was in 2007! I did try my best to stay cool, since I had an online class orientation today. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 28, 2009, 07:54:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 07:37:46 PM

The most hottest day I checked was 121 degrees and that was in 2007!

hottest*

I'm turning into Kyle. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 28, 2009, 08:07:16 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 28, 2009, 07:37:46 PM

Today is the HOTTEST day of the summer! I'm under an Excessive Heat Warning until tonight. It reached 119 degrees today last I checked. The most hottest day I checked was 121 degrees and that was in 2007! I did try my best to stay cool, since I had an online class orientation today. :wacko:

I'm glad I don't live in the desert. It's has the worst weather ever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 28, 2009, 09:02:51 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 06:10:42 PM

This sounds like Dejavu from Dec. 08' and Dec. 04'  :thinking:

December 2009
1st-3rd. Rain and wet snow south to the Gulf Coast, followed by clear and cold weather.

^ Long range from the Farmer's Almanac

Global Warming? I don't think so. :rolleyes:

My dad says he wouldn't be surprised if some of that wet snow made it down here. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 28, 2009, 09:25:32 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 28, 2009, 09:02:51 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 06:10:42 PM

This sounds like Dejavu from Dec. 08' and Dec. 04'  :thinking:

December 2009
1st-3rd. Rain and wet snow south to the Gulf Coast, followed by clear and cold weather.

^ Long range from the Farmer's Almanac

Global Warming? I don't think so. :rolleyes:

My dad says he wouldn't be surprised if some of that wet snow made it down here. :o

It's possible, since we are in an El Nino pattern and is expected to stay that way throughout this winter, it usually means colder and wetter conditions in the South stronger El Ninos are a little different though, they're usually act similar to La Ninas. I knew an El Nino was developing this year because the signs were there, it has been very wet this year compared to the last couple of years, it has been much cooler right now than this time last year, the last day of August and first day of September is forecasted to be in the 70's and lows in the 50's! That's very unusual for late summer, if we managed to get into the mid to low 50's this week were gonna break century old records from the 1880's. I also noticed that el ninos tend to bring more icestorms and occasionally snowstorms to my area. The worst icestorms we had this century have been in Jan 2000 and Jan 2005 during el nino winters. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on August 28, 2009, 09:40:51 PM

I wish El Nino would bring much-needed rain in California. I hope my area will have an above-average rainfall season this winter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 29, 2009, 12:41:09 AM

Quote from: ABC7 on August 28, 2009, 09:40:51 PM

I wish El Nino would bring much-needed rain in California. I hope my area will have an above-average rainfall season this winter.

Ugh. Same over here. I DESPRATELY need the rain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 29, 2009, 09:37:17 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 06:10:42 PM

This sounds like Dejavu from Dec. 08' and Dec. 04'  :thinking:

December 2009
1st-3rd. Rain and wet snow south to the Gulf Coast, followed by clear and cold weather.

^ Long range from the Farmer's Almanac

Global Warming? I don't think so. :rolleyes:

GLOBAL warming.  Not Gulf Coast Warming ;)

I don't know how many times I explain this to people.  Global warming is the rise in the EARTH's average temperature, not one specific area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2009, 10:34:44 AM

Danny is bringing in a soaker. It's been raining nonstop since 6 this morning

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 29, 2009, 10:54:43 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 29, 2009, 09:37:17 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 06:10:42 PM

This sounds like Dejavu from Dec. 08' and Dec. 04'  :thinking:

December 2009
1st-3rd. Rain and wet snow south to the Gulf Coast, followed by clear and cold weather.

^ Long range from the Farmer's Almanac

Global Warming? I don't think so. :rolleyes:

GLOBAL warming.  Not Gulf Coast Warming ;)

I don't know how many times I explain this to people.  Global warming is the rise in the EARTH's average temperature, not one specific area.

I know that, I wasn't saying that to imply that it affected only the GC, I said that for the same reason you just said that it's supposed to be a rise in the Earth's temp, it's already snowed in that region twice and could be a third time if the FA turns out to be right in just this decade alone, it's even been snowing in places where it extemely rarely happens or never has been recorded in history to happen. It doesn't really help the people who believe this exist when it's doing things like that, the earth probably is warming, but in the form of climate change like it always has for the past billions of years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 29, 2009, 11:11:19 AM

Well, my Pinnacle is f***d up again :thumbdown: it loads fine but refuses to scan for channels and won't record :dunno:

So I try WinTV, but it constantly skips while recording >_< so now I'm looking at ATIs and the only USB one I can find is the Diamond TV Wonder HD 600 :hmm: so I hope that it won't skip this time. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2009, 11:26:33 AM

ATI's are good, I use one on my desktop. I never see their tuners anywhere anymore, however.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 29, 2009, 12:29:08 PM

ATI's suck.  End of discussion.

If WinTV is the problem, try Windows Media Center.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2009, 01:25:57 PM

I've had few problems with WinTV. I've had issues with WinTV6 crashing but a simple reinstall fix it, and it doesn't take too much memory even though I don't suggest doing other activities while WinTV is running. The only issue is that WinTV won't scan for channels...it's stuck on Ch3 or Ch4 which is fine in most cases anyways

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 29, 2009, 03:08:59 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 29, 2009, 09:37:17 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 06:10:42 PM

Global Warming?

GLOBAL warming.

Climate change* <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 29, 2009, 03:55:31 PM

/me throws her PSP at Jonathan's head.
/me runs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on August 29, 2009, 04:20:23 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 29, 2009, 03:08:59 PM

Climate change* <_<

:thumbdown: :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 29, 2009, 05:15:04 PM

Quote from: Felix on August 29, 2009, 04:20:23 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 29, 2009, 03:08:59 PM

Climate change* <_<

:thumbdown: :no:

Agreed. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on August 29, 2009, 06:10:14 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 09:25:32 PM

It's possible, since we are in an El Nino pattern and is expected to stay that way throughout this winter, it usually means colder and wetter conditions in the South stronger El Ninos are a little different though, they're usually act similar to La Ninas. I knew an El Nino was developing this year because the signs were there, it has been very wet this year compared to the last couple of years, it has been much cooler right now than this time last year, the last day of August and first day of September is forecasted to be in the 70's and lows in the 50's! That's very unusual for late summer, if we managed to get into the mid to low 50's this week were gonna break century old records from the 1880's. I also noticed that el ninos tend to bring more icestorms and occasionally snowstorms to my area. The worst icestorms we had this century have been in Jan 2000 and Jan 2005 during el nino winters.

The 2004-05 winter was not an El Nino winter. 2006-2007 was. The 04-05 winter brought the highest season total since I have been alive, over 73 inches. 06-07 was an AWFUL winter. 31 inches the whole season which would be the lowest, and it was awfully mild. Due to that, I am out of habit assuming this will be an awful winter. I don't know, anything's possible, hopefully I am wrong with my assumption there. We are looking at the possibility of 30's tomorrow night and possibly Monday nite as well. Nearly unprecedented here too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 29, 2009, 06:38:05 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on August 29, 2009, 06:10:14 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 28, 2009, 09:25:32 PM

It's possible, since we are in an El Nino pattern and is expected to stay that way throughout this winter, it usually means colder and wetter conditions in the South stronger El Ninos are a little different though, they're usually act similar to La Ninas. I knew an El Nino was developing this year because the signs were there, it has been very wet this year compared to the last couple of years, it has been much cooler right now than this time last year, the last day of August and first day of September is forecasted to be in the 70's and lows in the 50's! That's very unusual for late summer, if we managed to get into the mid to low 50's this week were gonna break century old records from the 1880's. I also noticed that el ninos tend to bring more icestorms and occasionally snowstorms to my area. The worst icestorms we had this century have been in Jan 2000 and Jan 2005 during el nino winters.

The 2004-05 winter was not an El Nino winter. 2006-2007 was. The 04-05 winter brought the highest season total since I have been alive, over 73 inches. 06-07 was an AWFUL winter. 31 inches the whole season which would be the lowest, and it was awfully mild. Due to that, I am out of habit assuming this will be an awful winter. I don't know, anything's possible, hopefully I am wrong with my assumption there. We are looking at the possibility of 30's tomorrow night and possibly Monday nite as well. Nearly unprecedented here too.

I need to look that up because I'm pretty sure there was a weak el nino event for the winter of 2004-2005. I know there was one in 2006-2007. I have a gut feeling more than anything that we will have an icestorm threat more than a snowstorm threat here in the Southeast, because the cool weather for this early September reminds me of September 2004 when we were in the 70's then too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 29, 2009, 07:52:55 PM

Aaron and Tavores, both the winters of 2004-2005 and 2006-2007 were El Nino winters.  The 2004-2005 El Nino was weaker than the one in 2006-2007, but both show up in the climate records.  I have provided two links below that show the El Nino and La Nina trends since 1950.

Climate Prediction Center:  http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/ensostuff/ensoyears.shtml (http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/ensostuff/ensoyears.shtml)
Earth System Research Laboratory:  http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/people/klaus.wolter/MEI/ (http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/people/klaus.wolter/MEI/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 29, 2009, 07:53:34 PM

I'm hopefully going to look for a motel/hotel with cable in the Canton, MA area so i can capture the XL for you all !

hopefully by my thanksgiving or my dec-jan college break

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 29, 2009, 08:19:50 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on August 29, 2009, 07:53:34 PM

I'm hopefully going to look for a motel/hotel with cable in the Canton, MA area so i can capture the XL for you all !

hopefully by my thanksgiving or my dec-jan college break

That'd be awesome if you could!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 29, 2009, 08:43:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 29, 2009, 03:55:31 PM

/me throws her PSP at Jonathan's head.
/me runs

/me counteracts by throwing his PSP Slim at Anistorm's head
/me screams at Ana
/me runs

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 29, 2009, 08:57:44 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on August 29, 2009, 07:53:34 PM

I'm hopefully going to look for a motel/hotel with cable in the Canton, MA area so i can capture the XL for you all !

hopefully by my thanksgiving or my dec-jan college break

good luck, most motels have cable fyi :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 29, 2009, 09:35:53 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 29, 2009, 08:43:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 29, 2009, 03:55:31 PM

/me throws her PSP at Jonathan's head.
/me runs

/me counteracts by throwing his PSP Slim at Anistorm's head
/me screams at Ana
/me runs

Ow. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 30, 2009, 02:58:10 AM

hey guys, so you may have noticed that i'm not on as often as I use to, and even then it wasn't often. lol

but college has been a blast so far, i've meet so many amazing people that I now call my friends, it's great -- wonderful experience and the course work is fair.

i hope to continue coming here through college, but if there is ever a time that I disappear, it won't be for long.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 31, 2009, 03:20:49 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/553094743.png)

My internet speeds at school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 31, 2009, 03:30:05 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/553093855.png)
Mine just shattered yours, beanbo.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 31, 2009, 06:28:23 PM

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1990/speedtestm.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 31, 2009, 06:35:04 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 31, 2009, 06:28:23 PM

([url]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1990/speedtestm.jpg[/url])

:wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 31, 2009, 06:58:56 PM

Here's my Universities' speed test...

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/553229559.png)

Not as fast as Ana's or, the Apple Store  :thrilled: Apparently each Apple Store has a DS3 line that costs approximately $5,000/month/store. Imagine, 263 stores * 5,000/month = 1.3 million/month just in internet access!!  :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 31, 2009, 10:54:46 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 31, 2009, 06:28:23 PM

([url]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1990/speedtestm.jpg[/url])

Really? :thinking:

If is is true, though, then :faints:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 31, 2009, 10:55:03 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 31, 2009, 10:54:46 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 31, 2009, 06:28:23 PM

([url]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1990/speedtestm.jpg[/url])

Really? :thinking:

If is is true, though, then :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 01, 2009, 05:01:23 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 31, 2009, 10:54:46 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 31, 2009, 06:28:23 PM

Really? :thinking:

If is is true, though, then :faint:

Whats so special about those speeds? We arent talking about Mb/s :dunno:
(http://i29.tinypic.com/21njti9.jpg)

Here is my speed test
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/553575706.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 01, 2009, 02:41:50 PM

I found this interesting...

I thought I would try out that speed test again:

Here is what it looks like on my desktop:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/554017270.png)

And on my laptop, via wireless connection to the router:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/554015805.png)

Both my desktop and laptop are within 5 feet of the router at the moment. The desktop is connected directly to the router via ethernet. I do see a noticeable difference in download speed. No wonder videos load faster on my desktop than laptop :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2009, 04:16:40 PM

Is anyone able to log into gmail? I am getting 502 server errors for the past hour.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 01, 2009, 04:42:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2009, 04:16:40 PM

Is anyone able to log into gmail? I am getting 502 server errors for the past hour.

Nope, I can't log in either.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 01, 2009, 04:44:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2009, 04:16:40 PM

Is anyone able to log into gmail? I am getting 502 server errors for the past hour.

Its down for me too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 01, 2009, 04:52:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 01, 2009, 04:16:40 PM

Is anyone able to log into gmail? I am getting 502 server errors for the past hour.

I'm getting that as well

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 01, 2009, 04:59:48 PM

http://www.google.com/appsstatus#rm=1&di=1&hl=en (http://www.google.com/appsstatus#rm=1&di=1&hl=en)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 01, 2009, 05:03:05 PM

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/todays-gmail-problems.html (http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/todays-gmail-problems.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 01, 2009, 05:50:56 PM

Just logged in to my gmail, and it seems to be working for me now.  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 01, 2009, 06:01:20 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 01, 2009, 05:50:56 PM

Just logged in to my gmail, and it seems to be working for me now.  :thinking:

Yea think they fixed the issues.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 07:25:36 AM

As well as it works when it works, my HP desktop has really given me A LOT of trouble since I bought it, brand new, in August 2007. I have put at least half of the original worth of the computer into fixing it since. Up until February 2008, there was an issue with bad ram, and the computer would freeze multiple times a day, not to mention the BSOD that also occurred multiple times a day as well. It contracted multiple viruses at the beginning of this year, and I had to have it reformatted yet again this past February. Now all of a sudden, it appears as though the motherboard has failed, which I would imagine the replacement to is not going to be cheap. I am still paying off my laptop, so I don't have the money for another month to pay for this. I am not getting high marks from HP due to all of this. I'm fortunate though to have a laptop to use while this is ongoing and an external hard drive where I do all of my file operations in to begin with.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 02, 2009, 08:07:25 AM

Let me rant about HP for a minute...

I have always had a STRONG hate for HP. Every person I knew throughout my life that had an HP had tons of problems with it from my Omnibook 6000 literally falling apart right in-front of me. My friends HP's motherboard and power supply dying and so on...

As of right now, being the sole IT person for a medium size company I have experienced first hand the support given by a multitude of computer companies. We have mostly Dells but we have three identical HP/Compaq NX9420 business grade notebooks that were bought by our former IT Manager. Well about a year ago we installed a $30,000 Cisco wireless network throughout our two buildings (yea 30 grand!) Well since day one none of the HPs have been able to connect to it however we have three Dell Latitudes, my MacBook Pro, my iPhone, two Acer notebooks, one Dell Optiplex, and nine Symbol MC9090 PocketPC handhelds that all can connect to our wireless without issue. So clearly something is wrong with the HPs, right? So I took one of them, upgraded the drivers, upgraded the BIOS, re-installed Windows, then contacted HP and changed the wireless card, then sent it in for the motherboard to be replaced and it STILL will NOT connect! I have called support numerous times and I have to explain the whole situation to them again (I guess they are just too lazy to read the case notes) and every time I end up with the same result "Someone from executive support will call you within 24 hours" well guess what, they don't! So I went to the Consumerist, got the Executive Customer Service number and got a hold of someone there who put me in contact with an Executive Technician, I explained my situation to him, he said that he would discuss it with the Engineers and call me back in a half an hour, that was 19 hours ago!  :wall:

I am at my wits end with HP, I have ALWAYS told people to steer clear of HPs and I personally have never bought an HP after my Omnibook and NEVER WILL.  :censored:  :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 08:41:18 AM

Ouch, that sounds awful. I never knew HP could have issues like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2009, 08:52:52 AM

I thought HP computers were pretty good as several of my friends had no problems with them, but Kyle's rant and Aaron's current struggles are making me think twice about ever getting one in the future. :unsure:  Good luck with your computer issues, Aaron.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 09:18:08 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2009, 08:52:52 AM

I thought HP computers were pretty good as several of my friends had no problems with them, but Kyle's rant and Aaron's current struggles are making me think twice about ever getting one in the future. :unsure:  Good luck with your computer issues, Aaron.

Thanks, Patrick  :wave:

Patrick, that used to be my thinking as well. HP computers usually suit my needs when it comes to graphics and features, and they are always a great deal with what comes with them. But these continual issues are changing my mind.

I hope to be taking my desktop into Staples today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 10:25:57 AM

Well, I just got back from Staples where I dropped off my desktop computer. It was once again rebooted, but this time it does not get past the blue HP screen. I hope to be getting updates soon, but it may be a few daze before I get it back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 02, 2009, 10:37:00 AM

Has anyone heard the Farmville music before? it sounds like Mark K.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 02, 2009, 10:52:29 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 10:25:57 AM

Well, I just got back from Staples where I dropped off my desktop computer. It was once again rebooted, but this time it does not get past the blue HP screen. I hope to be getting updates soon, but it may be a few daze before I get it back.

Lucky you. Everytime I get mine replaced they ship it off to the manufacturer. Takes at least 2 weeks for me. Glad yours will only take a few days

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 02, 2009, 11:03:15 AM

I have an HP Pavilion laptop that I got in July 2007 and it started having issues with the wireless adapter in January 2008. From what I understand it was due to heat from the Athlon 64 X2 processor, and finally one day in April 2008, it overheated so much, that the video card fried. Sent it back to HP (was still under warranty) and they had to replace the motherboard and video card. Thankfully they did it for no cost, including shipping,but they had to wipe the hard drive (for some reason). Thankfully, I backed it up before sending it in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2009, 12:26:49 PM

Martin, I'm not sure if you're interested but there's a Ryan Farish concert in Norfolk on October 29th..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2009, 02:14:26 PM

Whoa, I'd do anything to see that. :blink:

Anyways, this shocks me. Look's who's coming to concert in Clearwater, FL which is right across the bay. :o (Courtesy of David Benoit's MySpace)

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/TWCZach/dbenoittour.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on September 02, 2009, 02:32:02 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 02, 2009, 10:52:29 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 10:25:57 AM

Well, I just got back from Staples where I dropped off my desktop computer. It was once again rebooted, but this time it does not get past the blue HP screen. I hope to be getting updates soon, but it may be a few daze before I get it back.

Lucky you. Everytime I get mine replaced they ship it off to the manufacturer. Takes at least 2 weeks for me. Glad yours will only take a few days

I remember that happening with me as well Martin. I had the tx1000z, and it was problem-after-problem, month-after-month. Finally they gave me a new laptop, the dv4t, and since December, no problems whatsoever with it, and no shipping it back to HP! This leads me to think some products are just duds, but HP has a fair share of them so....  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 02, 2009, 10:20:12 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 02, 2009, 09:18:08 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2009, 08:52:52 AM

I thought HP computers were pretty good as several of my friends had no problems with them, but Kyle's rant and Aaron's current struggles are making me think twice about ever getting one in the future. :unsure:  Good luck with your computer issues, Aaron.

Thanks, Patrick  :wave:

Patrick, that used to be my thinking as well. HP computers usually suit my needs when it comes to graphics and features, and they are always a great deal with what comes with them. But these continual issues are changing my mind.

I hope to be taking my desktop into Staples today.

Hmm, hopefully I won't have this problem with my laptop :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 03, 2009, 12:36:48 PM

what the hell!?!? Facebook is all in German. Seems to be a widespread issue

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 03, 2009, 12:43:54 PM

Well, another update on my desktop:
I called and it appears as though it is a motherboard failure, as the tech person I have working on it believes that is the case. He said he finally saw that error screen, but still can't get the computer to boot up. I am waiting for a call back in the next hour here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2009, 12:44:16 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 03, 2009, 12:36:48 PM

what the hell!?!? Facebook is all in German. Seems to be a widespread issue

it's fine for me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 03, 2009, 12:47:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2009, 12:44:16 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 03, 2009, 12:36:48 PM

what the hell!?!? Facebook is all in German. Seems to be a widespread issue

it's fine for me

Same here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 03, 2009, 12:48:56 PM

Know idea what happened. Its back to normal now. O_o strange

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 03, 2009, 01:17:15 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 03, 2009, 12:36:48 PM

what the hell!?!? Facebook is all in German. Seems to be a widespread issue

It was all english on my PSP. weird.  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 03, 2009, 02:48:48 PM

Well, the desktop issue has been resolved. It turns out that the motherboard was not the issue. The expansion bay/drive that HP builds into the computer (located immediately below the DVD drive) was what was causing the issue. It was disconnected and the computer was able to be rebooted.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on September 03, 2009, 05:11:01 PM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/556009300.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
Wow, Suddenlink sucks, this is my schools internet speed <_< My speed at home is about 6.5 down .5 up (should be about 8 or 12 in totall bandwith)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 03, 2009, 06:34:36 PM

So Labor Day is almost here, and I know some of us are wanting to spend the "last weekend of Summer". So, any plans?

Mine are just plain and simple. I'm a college football dork; I'm gonna watch (hopefully) every college football game this weekend (especially Florida-Charleston Southern). And on Monday, I'm hoping to visit Sunbeam Lake, which is an "oasis" in the Imperial Valley. I have been there two times already and it's pretty awesome.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on September 03, 2009, 06:53:42 PM

I'm going to Hazleton, Pennsylvania. I'm leaving at 9am Friday and coming back on Monday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 03, 2009, 11:27:23 PM

My family will visit me this Labor Day weekend.  We plan to eat out and enjoy our time together, and I need a break after stressing out about my future and the job search over the past few couple weeks.  I hope everyone has a good Labor Day weekend! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 04, 2009, 01:47:14 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 03, 2009, 11:27:23 PM

My family will visit me this Labor Day weekend.  We plan to eat out and enjoy our time together, and I need a break after stressing out about my future and the job search over the past few couple weeks.  I hope everyone has a good Labor Day weekend! B)

Glad you are going to have some fun Patrick! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 04, 2009, 01:54:26 AM

second weekend in college: promises to be oh so great.  :P

tomorrow, I have classes until 150, in which afterwards...3 DAY WEEKEND BABY.


sorry, haha. anywho I plan on going to grahams tomorrow night with a few of my friends (college night! wahoo); then we plan on going to the lake house on monday (our day off), the days inbetween have yet to be decided -- we may go to san antonio! haha i don't know yet.

also, I originally planned on going to sherman, tx for this weekend, but seeing some ppl ticked me off last week I decided to just stay with my real friends and have a good time with them =].

relationships seem to be flying about, it's kinda crazy. lol but i definitely want a whiff of that atmospheric love at ASU  B), this year is promising to be fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 04, 2009, 04:20:27 AM

Sounds like your off to a great year Al! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on September 04, 2009, 12:56:13 PM

My laptop just took a crap, one day after it goes out of warranty, now I need to get a new one.
/me rolls his eyes

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 04, 2009, 01:09:25 PM

So, DirecTV took off Versus from their sports lineup due to an "impasse with Comcast".
I didn't know Comcast owned Versus!

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P6220002 (http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P6220002)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 04, 2009, 02:56:29 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on September 04, 2009, 12:56:13 PM

My laptop just took a crap, one day after it goes out of warranty, now I need to get a new one.
/me rolls his eyes

If it's really only one day out of warranty I'd try to get it fixed anyway, sometimes the nicer companies will take care of you. Unless you are talking about it being one day out of an extended warranty through a third party (e.g. Geek Squad Black Tie Protection) but if it's through the manufacturer then I bet you have a good chance of getting it fixed.

I just read a story about LG replacing a five year old Plasma TV and it was way out of warranty, you can check it out here, http://consumerist.com/5352297/lg-electronics-offers-customer-amazing-service-on-broken-plasma-tv (http://consumerist.com/5352297/lg-electronics-offers-customer-amazing-service-on-broken-plasma-tv)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on September 04, 2009, 04:48:25 PM

I got the warranty through HP, one of their support personal told me they will not do anything about it.
I think I might get a MacBook to replace it. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 04, 2009, 05:58:20 PM

For those who watched the Oregon-Boise State football game, remember seeing the part when the Ducks RB punched one of the Boise State players? well, he gots a severe penalty, as he is now suspended this season. Just as how I imagined.  :itsok: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=txt25oregonblount&prov=st&type=lgns (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=txt25oregonblount&prov=st&type=lgns)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 05, 2009, 03:09:37 AM

Quote from: hen7713 on September 04, 2009, 12:56:13 PM

My laptop just took a crap, one day after it goes out of warranty, now I need to get a new one.
/me rolls his eyes

What exactly is wrong with it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 05, 2009, 09:04:20 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 05, 2009, 03:09:37 AM

Quote from: hen7713 on September 04, 2009, 12:56:13 PM

My laptop just took a crap, one day after it goes out of warranty, now I need to get a new one.
/me rolls his eyes

What exactly is wrong with it?

If you stand firm and talk with a nice CSR, you might be able to convince them for service even if it's one day after warranty. But yeah, I'm with Martin. What's wrong?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on September 05, 2009, 12:37:21 PM

Durring POST the laptop makes a beep, then shuts off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 06, 2009, 12:18:30 AM

Quote from: hen7713 on September 05, 2009, 12:37:21 PM

Durring POST the laptop makes a beep, then shuts off.

that could be a number of things.... But to help us narrow it down... how long is the beep? is there more than one beep?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

My internet connection is bugging me lately. BTW, my computer now asks me to install updates every day now whenever I shut it down. Why does it require me to do this? I have all the latest updates installed and yet it keeps asking me to continue installing them, it's annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 06, 2009, 11:36:52 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

My internet connection is bugging me lately.

Must be a Verizon thing because mine has been going in and out today. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 06, 2009, 06:15:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

My internet connection is bugging me lately. BTW, my computer now asks me to install updates every day now whenever I shut it down. Why does it require me to do this? I have all the latest updates installed and yet it keeps asking me to continue installing them, it's annoying.

You can easily Turn this off by going in your control panel and go to update and there should be a way to turn off automatic updates or just notify you without installing them on your xp or vista machine

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 06, 2009, 06:22:54 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 06, 2009, 06:15:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

My internet connection is bugging me lately. BTW, my computer now asks me to install updates every day now whenever I shut it down. Why does it require me to do this? I have all the latest updates installed and yet it keeps asking me to continue installing them, it's annoying.

You can easily Turn this off by going in your control panel and go to update and there should be a way to turn off automatic updates or just notify you without installing them on your xp or vista machine

Yeah, I been getting these messages lately from Windows too when I shut down my computer. Sometimes I click on the link that says something like shutting down w/o updates and I ignore them or I just let it install the updates then shut down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 09:20:49 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 06, 2009, 06:22:54 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 06, 2009, 06:15:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

My internet connection is bugging me lately. BTW, my computer now asks me to install updates every day now whenever I shut it down. Why does it require me to do this? I have all the latest updates installed and yet it keeps asking me to continue installing them, it's annoying.

You can easily Turn this off by going in your control panel and go to update and there should be a way to turn off automatic updates or just notify you without installing them on your xp or vista machine

Yeah, I been getting these messages lately from Windows too when I shut down my computer. Sometimes I click on the link that says something like shutting down w/o updates and I ignore them or I just let it install the updates then shut down.

i kno, but this happens every few weeks, now it asks me everyday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 06, 2009, 09:30:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 09:20:49 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 06, 2009, 06:22:54 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 06, 2009, 06:15:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 11:33:29 AM

My internet connection is bugging me lately. BTW, my computer now asks me to install updates every day now whenever I shut it down. Why does it require me to do this? I have all the latest updates installed and yet it keeps asking me to continue installing them, it's annoying.

You can easily Turn this off by going in your control panel and go to update and there should be a way to turn off automatic updates or just notify you without installing them on your xp or vista machine

Yeah, I been getting these messages lately from Windows too when I shut down my computer. Sometimes I click on the link that says something like shutting down w/o updates and I ignore them or I just let it install the updates then shut down.

i kno, but this happens every few weeks, now it asks me everyday.

That is strange that it would do it every day. :thinking: How many updates does it do each day, though? Is it just 1 or several? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2009, 09:38:43 PM

typically 1.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 06, 2009, 09:56:43 PM

Do a full update of your PC when you have a spare half-hour or so.  And install all updates.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 07, 2009, 02:46:17 AM

Testing out my aunt's iPhone here. Ugh its making me not want one now because its soo hard to write this post!!! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 07, 2009, 11:25:04 AM

My family and I visited the New York State Museum yesterday and saw many art, nature, and historical exhibits about New York.  We took the Albany Aqua Ducks historic tour of Albany on Saturday that featured an amphibious vehicle that went through the downtown streets and floated on the Hudson River.  You can easily find the museum and the historic tour on Google for more information. :thumbsup:

Sadly, my fun time for this holiday weekend is over as my family has already gone back home.  Now, I have to worry over these next several weeks as my apartment lease will soon expire, which means that I'll have to decide whether to stay here in Albany or move back home to WV if I don't hear about a job soon.  I feel that I've been waiting for many of the hiring officials to come back from their vacations as I haven't heard anything in weeks now. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 07, 2009, 09:32:21 PM

Goodbye summer vacation. Where did you go?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 07, 2009, 09:51:22 PM

Here's an embarassing moment by me: Yesterday I went to to the park with my cousins and I also took my niece with me. Me and my 14 year old cousin wanted to go on the seesaw so we did, it was okay...until I went up high and fell off. I kinda lost control using the see saw. I didnt break any bones or bruise anything, but I did feel embarassed to see everyone laughing...ugh  :pinch:

In other news, I have an announcement to make. On the week of October 5th I will be on vacation to Ensenada. Yeah, I have to start making some rescheduling because one of my midterms land on that week, so I have to talk to my Computer professor about considering taking the exam early. I also have a couple of events I have to attend courtesy of the Adventure club, will have to cancel them.  :cry3:

Quote from: Martin on September 07, 2009, 09:32:21 PM

Goodbye summer vacation. Where did you go?

Yeah...it left me like 2 weeks ago. my next break would be a three-week Winter Break.

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 07, 2009, 11:25:04 AM

My family and I visited the New York State Museum yesterday and saw many art, nature, and historical exhibits about New York.  We took the Albany Aqua Ducks historic tour of Albany on Saturday that featured an amphibious vehicle that went through the downtown streets and floated on the Hudson River.  You can easily find the museum and the historic tour on Google for more information. :thumbsup:

Sadly, my fun time for this holiday weekend is over as my family has already gone back home.  Now, I have to worry over these next several weeks as my apartment lease will soon expire, which means that I'll have to decide whether to stay here in Albany or move back home to WV if I don't hear about a job soon.  I feel that I've been waiting for many of the hiring officials to come back from their vacations as I haven't heard anything in weeks now. :(

Awesome, sounds like you had a lot of fun!!! But yeah, on the other side, I really hope something turns out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 08, 2009, 11:42:01 AM

Hope everyone is doing well in the first days of this new school year.  I'm aware that some of you are just starting this week, so good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 11:44:10 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 08, 2009, 11:42:01 AM

Hope everyone is doing well in the first days of this new school year.  I'm aware that some of you are just starting this week, so good luck!

Yah, i start tomorrow, and back to nights where I can only manage to get 4-5 hours of sleep. I smell another stressful year on the way :-/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 08, 2009, 12:37:35 PM

every one is gonna rofl at this speed at my college :P

http://www.speedtest.net/result/559890793.png (http://www.speedtest.net/result/559890793.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 02:30:47 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 08, 2009, 12:37:35 PM

every one is gonna rofl at this speed at my college :P

[url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/559890793.png[/url] ([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/559890793.png[/url])

What's so special about it? Seems, average to me. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 08, 2009, 02:35:48 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 02:30:47 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 08, 2009, 12:37:35 PM

every one is gonna rofl at this speed at my college :P

[url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/559890793.png[/url] ([url]http://www.speedtest.net/result/559890793.png[/url])

What's so special about it? Seems, average to me. :unsure:

Most colleges and schools have fast internet speeds. Mine, however...seems to top everyone's school internet speeds.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 08, 2009, 02:43:54 PM

my college internet connection sucks, mostly because it's wireless. i need to get an Ethernet connection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 08, 2009, 05:42:21 PM

Just tested on someone else's network (they have Road Runner), was getting a 1/5 signal via wifi, and the result is still better than what I usually get. :blink:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/560065836.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 06:25:35 PM

My connection here on my desktop:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/560173408.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)

BTW, while testing my speed, I noticed my IP address had changed, why is that? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 06:42:40 PM

Great, I have 2 tests and an oral presentation due next week. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 06:53:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 06:42:40 PM

Great, I have 2 tests and an oral presentation due next week. <_<

Wow, already? Are you in high level classes or something?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 07:29:29 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 06:53:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 06:42:40 PM

Great, I have 2 tests and an oral presentation due next week. <_<

Wow, already? Are you in high level classes or something?

Not really. Just in 2. I also have summer reading test next week topping it with a Spanish Quiz on Friday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 08:08:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 07:29:29 PM

I also have summer reading test next week topping it with a Spanish Quiz on Friday.

(http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/disdain%20%281%29.gif) summer reading

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 08, 2009, 09:31:01 PM

Wow..good luck with that...my first math midterm is in two weeks and I need to get to studying!

BTW...I like that emoticon you used, Mike!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 08, 2009, 10:50:50 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 08:08:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 07:29:29 PM

I also have summer reading test next week topping it with a Spanish Quiz on Friday.

([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/disdain%20%281%29.gif[/url]) summer reading

I totally agree with you, Mike. :yes: I'm glad to know that some other people have to do it, too. :yes:

But wow, some schools don't waste time in piling on the work. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 09, 2009, 01:58:24 AM

Quote from: Mike M on September 08, 2009, 08:08:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 08, 2009, 07:29:29 PM

I also have summer reading test next week topping it with a Spanish Quiz on Friday.

([url]http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/disdain%20%281%29.gif[/url]) summer reading

Im with you on that. I hate summer projects. Just wrapped up a nice thousand word essay project from summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 09, 2009, 07:44:59 AM

I can say that I have NEVER had to do summer reading projects throughout school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2009, 10:27:58 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 09, 2009, 07:44:59 AM

I can say that I have NEVER had to do summer reading projects throughout school.

I didn't have any summer reading projects either.  The only summer school project that I was ever asked to do was to grow a sunflower for a contest.  Why are schools recently pushing out these summer reading projects?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 09, 2009, 10:38:45 AM

Humm... I've never had to do any summer work either. The whole point of summer is to be away from school!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 09, 2009, 11:24:02 AM

so we had a totally unnecessary, uncool residence hall firedrill at 8am today. I was not happy at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 09, 2009, 01:09:25 PM

Quote from: Al on September 09, 2009, 11:24:02 AM

so we had a totally unnecessary, uncool residence hall firedrill at 8am today. I was not happy at all.

It's probably a test...you get those once or twice a semester. I'm gonna go through one in October...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2009, 04:34:02 PM

My slingbox is gone. Using WinTV is not my preferred method because of huge file sizes, inconvenience of moving the laptop upstairs (where my slingbox was connected to) and because of overheating. It was good while it lasted. :no: I can't believe the stupidity, selfishness and carelessness  with some of my family members. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 09, 2009, 04:38:25 PM

OMG that's terrible Molly :o

I'm having to move back to using my Pinnacle now. WinTV is a memory whore. <_<

Finally, I'm having to steal wifi again, and the results are better than yesterday. :D

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/560997226.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 09, 2009, 04:39:01 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2009, 04:34:02 PM

My slingbox is gone. Using WinTV is not my preferred method because of huge file sizes, inconvenience of moving the laptop upstairs (where my slingbox was connected to) and because of overheating. It was good while it lasted. :no: I can't believe the stupidity, selfishness and carelessness  with some of my family members. :angry:

Yikes, sorry about that, Vic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2009, 04:51:58 PM

I still have WinTV. And I do have the slingbox all cleaned up but it's pointless with the modem we have...it's now that I have no control of what I can keep in my own home.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 09, 2009, 05:23:30 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2009, 10:27:58 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 09, 2009, 07:44:59 AM

I can say that I have NEVER had to do summer reading projects throughout school.

I didn't have any summer reading projects either.  The only summer school project that I was ever asked to do was to grow a sunflower for a contest.  Why are schools recently pushing out these summer reading projects?

I don't know, but I didn't bother doing mine, and it looks like I'm lucking out again this year. :P I've been lucky to have laid back English teachers. The one I have this year doesn't like the summer reading idea either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 09, 2009, 05:57:40 PM

I'm so glad I don't have a slingbox. They sound so confusing to use, and the accelerating audio in the beginning irritates me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2009, 06:00:15 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 09, 2009, 05:57:40 PM

I'm so glad I don't have a slingbox. They sound so confusing to use, and the accelerating audio in the beginning irritates me.

Setting up the slingbox isn't a very hard process, provided that you have a modem. The accelerating audio is because of the streaming from the Slingbox. You're going to get that in any stream. Not sure why the audio irks you, no one else really has an issue with it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 09, 2009, 06:42:05 PM

I absolutely LOVE my slingbox. The only tricky part about the setup was setting up the slingbox with a static IP on my router and port forwarding the stream ports to its IP. At first I had it setup only with port forward but then it would change IPs on me and stop working but now that it has a static IP it's great! Now if the iPhone app would allow me to use it on 3G, darn you AT&T!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 09, 2009, 06:50:56 PM

A SlingBox is a weapon to me because who knows what I'll be doing when I'm on the internet at school. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 09, 2009, 08:18:57 PM

I've been considering a slingbox but they're incredibly expensive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 09, 2009, 09:54:30 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on September 09, 2009, 06:42:05 PM

I absolutely LOVE my slingbox. The only tricky part about the setup was setting up the slingbox with a static IP on my router and port forwarding the stream ports to its IP. At first I had it setup only with port forward but then it would change IPs on me and stop working but now that it has a static IP it's great! Now if the iPhone app would allow me to use it on 3G, darn you AT&T!!!

me too! I am glad I was able to find a recorder for the Slingbox especially. Unlike WinTV (even though WinTV isn't a bad program) the Slingbox gave me convenience.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 09, 2009, 11:27:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on September 09, 2009, 06:42:05 PM

I absolutely LOVE my slingbox. The only tricky part about the setup was setting up the slingbox with a static IP on my router and port forwarding the stream ports to its IP. At first I had it setup only with port forward but then it would change IPs on me and stop working but now that it has a static IP it's great! Now if the iPhone app would allow me to use it on 3G, darn you AT&T!!!

Jailbreak would fix that :P

I have a SlingBox Pro HD and Slingbox Tuner. Work great! Love my HD. The quality looks amazing. They do a great job at compression. The HD Pro is quite expensive but if you have the money to spend get it. You wont regret purchasing it.

Ive never had a problem with the slingplayer software or hardware. I have been a beta tester of the 2.0 software for over a year. Its been incredibly stable (though resource hogging) from my experience. I much prefer my slingbox for watching tv on my computers. I have SageTV on my file server(sorta like slingbox but uses your TV tuner) and its a bit clunky.  I just use it for TWC recordings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 10, 2009, 07:39:57 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 09, 2009, 11:27:48 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on September 09, 2009, 06:42:05 PM

I absolutely LOVE my slingbox. The only tricky part about the setup was setting up the slingbox with a static IP on my router and port forwarding the stream ports to its IP. At first I had it setup only with port forward but then it would change IPs on me and stop working but now that it has a static IP it's great! Now if the iPhone app would allow me to use it on 3G, darn you AT&T!!!

Jailbreak would fix that :P

Yea, I looked into the Jailbreak that would trick apps into thinking they are on WiFi but I don't know if they work on the 3GS yet plus I just updated to the new 3.1 software yesterday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 10, 2009, 07:14:29 PM

So, I took a visit to my counselor, and discussed my educational plans. I did tell her that my major is journalism. Some things have come up to the fact that my college has a journalism program. I started to think...if I graduated early, I would leave this ghetto land and return to my hometown sooner! So, I now switched majors, and will pursue an A.S. in Journalism.  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 11, 2009, 08:37:23 AM

A lot of you have noticed that the logo is still in the red, white, and blue. It is still this way because today is the 8th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and today is a day of remembrance. It was 100% intentional.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 11, 2009, 11:14:29 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 11, 2009, 08:37:23 AM

A lot of you have noticed that the logo is still in the red, white, and blue. It is still this way because today is the 8th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and today is a day of remembrance. It was 100% intentional.

:clap:  Thank You.

God Bless the USA-- Take some time to remember those who lost their lives, and the brave men and women who fought/and are still fighting for our country. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 11, 2009, 11:37:05 AM

Very sad it's already been 8 years since these tragedies happened may those lost rest in peace. :cry3:

CNN is broadcasting the memorial services on here

http://www.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=stream2&iref=lb100 (http://www.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=stream2&iref=lb100)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 11, 2009, 12:26:03 PM

9/11 is one of those days that you will always remember exactly where you were when you heard the news. I remember I was in my 6th grade homeroom near the back corner. Of course at the time I really didn't understand the magnitude of what was going on.

I found this thing on the Internet Archive that has ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, and BBC's coverage of 9/11 events from 8:30AM on the 11th till 8:30PM on the 13th. Since quite a few of us didn't see what happened or were too young to understand it's interesting to see the events as they unfolded, however quite eery.

http://www.archive.org/details/sept_11_tv_archive (http://www.archive.org/details/sept_11_tv_archive)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 11, 2009, 12:53:42 PM

I was actually in 3rd grade at the time, and remember it quite well. I walked to school early, and I got to school around 8 AM, around the time (I think) the 2nd tour was struck. My teacher had the TV on NBC. I was the only other person in the room at the time. It was on the news constantly, in fact it seemed as though the terrorist attacks were all that were on the news for quite some time. I will admit it was with good reason, but I quickly grew tired of hearing about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 11, 2009, 01:11:13 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 11, 2009, 08:37:23 AM

A lot of you have noticed that the logo is still in the red, white, and blue. It is still this way because today is the 8th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and today is a day of remembrance. It was 100% intentional.

Jesskitty, you are so awesome. I thank you.

At first I didnt know why it was up there still...but yesterday I just realized it.

It was 6 AM my time on 9/11 and me and my older sister were home alone. I was in the 6th grade and My sister had the TV on the whole time, on one of my hometown's local news stations. I got to school and it was certainly a hot topic. Even my history teacher had the news on, until I started to realize that it was tragic, and that my history teacher's father lives in NYC and is a fireman. I still don't know if he's still alive today.
I am very sad to see all this happen, and I pay so much respect to our heroes, and the victims that couldn't make it. Every year when I meet new people, I hear stories about 9/11, including the time in 8th grade when my Algebra teacher lost all her four friends during the attacks. It was hard for her to tell the story.  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 11, 2009, 02:57:26 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 11, 2009, 12:53:42 PM

It was on the news constantly, in fact it seemed as though the terrorist attacks were all that were on the news for quite some time. I will admit it was with good reason, but I quickly grew tired of hearing about it.

Same here.

I was in 4th grade, but I didn't hear about the attacks until I came home around 4:30 that afternoon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 11, 2009, 02:58:27 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on September 11, 2009, 12:26:03 PM

9/11 is one of those days that you will always remember exactly where you were when you heard the news. I remember I was in my 6th grade homeroom near the back corner. Of course at the time I really didn't understand the magnitude of what was going on.

I found this thing on the Internet Archive that has ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, and BBC's coverage of 9/11 events from 8:30AM on the 11th till 8:30PM on the 13th. Since quite a few of us didn't see what happened or were too young to understand it's interesting to see the events as they unfolded, however quite eery.

[url]http://www.archive.org/details/sept_11_tv_archive[/url] ([url]http://www.archive.org/details/sept_11_tv_archive[/url])

Thank you for posting.

Alexandra Steele is featured in ABC's 8:30 segment doing weather for ABC7 in Washington

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2009, 03:11:04 PM

I haven't heard about the 9/11 until I came home. Very sad and tragic day indeed because before 9/11 you'd see the Twin Towers as part of the NYC skyline whenever entering NYC from the GSP or NJ Turnpike. Now it's gone, and the skyline has changed forever. The new WTC tower will never replace the old one, I mean the "Freedom" tower is just one ugly looking eyesore IMO. The Twin Towers were both identical, tall, popular, had a lot of history such as a tightrope act in '74. Heck, they even stood up with minor damage after the 1993 bombing. They had many many features besides offices such as the underground mall, Windows on the World restaurant, Top of the World observatory. Being a former New Yorker myself, there was really another world inside the bustling towers. The last time I went there was back in July of 01' but we were so tired back then from our Statue of Liberty visit that we just went around the complex. It's really ashamed that the complex and towers would be gone in less than 2 months after July. Besides 06, summer 01 was my second favourite summer ever. Anyways, I offer my prayers and condolences to everyone who had loved ones and friends who perished in the attacks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 11, 2009, 03:27:13 PM

I still remember that morning of 9/11 well:  I was in my first semester at Penn State, and I was literally waking up to the sound of my roommate turning on his TV to watch the news.  When I asked him why he was watching the news so early, he told me that the first tower had been struck by a plane.  This news made me thought that I was having a bad dream as I was not fully awake yet.  So, I actually went back to sleep thinking that I would later wake up out of this nightmare.  About 15 minutes later, my roommate woke me up and told me that the second tower got struck.  That update jolted me awake as I suddenly realized it was all not a dream. :(  My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by what happened 8 years ago on this day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 11, 2009, 04:00:50 PM

I was only in 1st grade and I didn't even know what was going on. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 11, 2009, 08:21:33 PM

I was a kindergartener at the time (how much everything's changed, now that I think about it)...and I didn't REALLY know what was happening until the next few days...it came to me slowly. My mom says (she is a teacher's aide) that every teacher had the TV on in their room...but I can't remember if my teacher did or not. I did know when I saw those red graphics on NBC, they were doing a special report which normally meant something bad was happening or some guy (that I later learned was the president ;)) wanted to talk to us. I decided since there was smoke coming from buildings that it was the former of those two, and then all of a sudden, one of the buildings disappeared in a cloud, and even though we weren't really old enough to understand what was going on, I knew by the teachers' faces that this *was* bad. Then we went home, and the special report was still on. Then I asked my mom what was going on and she told me some big important buildings fell. Only later did I realize the true horror that this must have been, but now I realize completely what happened.

Today, our school showed a 9/11 video after the daily announcements on TV. More than half of the eighth graders didn't even get to see it. <_<

God bless America and may those lost in this event rest in peace. :(

(http://rlv.zcache.com/usa_red_white_and_blue_heart_postcard-p239770166131705007qibm_400.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 11, 2009, 10:15:47 PM

Found out where im going for my bday (ill be there 1/8 - 1/11) the rates are  :censored: awesome only $39 for a 1br (http://www.theredappleinn.com/reservations/rates.html)


and here's the Amenities (http://www.theredappleinn.com/abouttheinn/ammenities.html)

Sounds like a Legacy Star is out there!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on September 12, 2009, 12:37:42 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 11, 2009, 12:53:42 PM

I will admit it was with good reason, but I quickly grew tired of hearing about it.

Same here. Plus, Family Guy talked too much about 9/11 since the episode Airport '07 and this needs to stop. It's has been bugging me since season 6. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2009, 09:44:24 PM

Anyone here remember KB Toys? I haven't realized until now that they shut down all of their stores..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 12, 2009, 09:45:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2009, 09:44:24 PM

Anyone here remember KB Toys? I haven't realized until now that they shut down all of their stores..

Yeah, they went out of business last winter. I used to go there a lot but could tell they were struggling in their last few years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2009, 09:46:48 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 12, 2009, 09:45:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 12, 2009, 09:44:24 PM

Anyone here remember KB Toys? I haven't realized until now that they shut down all of their stores..

Yeah, they went out of business last winter. I used to go there a lot but could tell they were struggling in their last few years.

I miss that place. When I was younger, I bought most of my toys from their mall stores. They had a pretty good selection and reasonable prices.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 13, 2009, 01:12:49 AM

Yeah KB Toys was awesome. The space where the store used to be is now a Sports Store.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 13, 2009, 09:46:27 AM

I definitely remember KB Toys. The only one in our area was in a bad side of town called "Suitcase City". :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 14, 2009, 12:27:08 PM

Yep I remember KB. There were 3 or 4 of them within 5 minutes of where I live. I've been in KB many times. It was sad to see them go.

Wow, this forum seems pretty dead...or is it just me?  :o :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 14, 2009, 02:47:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 14, 2009, 12:27:08 PM

Yep I remember KB. There were 3 or 4 of them within 5 minutes of where I live. I've been in KB many times. It was sad to see them go.

Wow, this forum seems pretty dead...or is it just me?  :o :unsure:

I think we can partially blame the chat room here for that. Ever since that opened, some members haven't posted here much.

On a second note, why did cc17926 make all of his Weatherscan videos with the 2003 music private? I PM'd him about this but he never responded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 14, 2009, 03:33:23 PM

Well, I wouldnt blame the chat room for that. I've also noticed some lack of posts here. It's probably because school is finally here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 14, 2009, 03:59:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 14, 2009, 02:47:46 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 14, 2009, 12:27:08 PM

I think we can partially blame the chat room here for that. Ever since that opened, some members haven't posted here much.

On a second note, why did cc17926 make all of his Weatherscan videos with the 2003 music private? I PM'd him about this but he never responded.

The chat has been around since April. I dont think its to blame at all, only a few people use it. School is the main cause i think. Everyone is busy getting settled in. I hope thats the reason at least  :unsure:

Brian made his vids private when the twc "scare" occurred.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 14, 2009, 08:13:10 PM

Sad news guys....Patrick Swayze, (the famous actor from Dirty Dancing) just died of Pancreatic Cancer. He was 57 years old.

To tell you the truth I've seen his movie several times, and it's one of my mom's favorite actors. May he rest in peace.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 14, 2009, 08:33:27 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 14, 2009, 08:13:10 PM

Sad news guys....Patrick Swayze, (the famous actor from Dirty Dancing) just died of Pancreatic Cancer. He was 57 years old.

To tell you the truth I've seen his movie several times, and it's one of my mom's favorite actors. May he rest in peace.  :cry:

OMG that's terrible! I remember Swayze from Dirty Dancing and Ghost, My parents loved him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 14, 2009, 08:52:30 PM

That is really sad to hear. :(  Is it just me, or is 2009 a really bad year for celebrities?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 14, 2009, 08:56:44 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 14, 2009, 08:52:30 PM

That is really sad to hear. :(  Is it just me, or is 2009 a really bad year for celebrities?

I agree... too many celebs (I mean HUGE celebrities) are perishing. It's very sad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 15, 2009, 05:03:16 PM

For you Twitter users (who aren't following me :club:), I have changed my Twitter name to @WeatherJRFan. I won't change any of my profile fields because it's just a temporary name. I changed it for my love and jealousy of the WeatherSTAR Jr. :D :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 12:35:56 AM

Well...Fall is nearing...and it's almost time to move back to the Pot Belly Stove...

Fall starts next week, and temps are starting to cool off here already!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 16, 2009, 12:38:38 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 12:35:56 AM

Well...Fall is nearing...and it's almost time to move back to the Pot Belly Stove...

Fall starts next week, and temps are starting to cool off here already!!!

Got the wood all stocked up! :P Hope its a nice harsh winter :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2009, 01:40:25 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 16, 2009, 12:38:38 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 12:35:56 AM

Well...Fall is nearing...and it's almost time to move back to the Pot Belly Stove...

Fall starts next week, and temps are starting to cool off here already!!!

Got the wood all stocked up! :P Hope its a nice harsh winter :D

Make sure you have some warm soup and goodies in that stove, too! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 02:23:51 AM

Can't wait to start wearing sweaters and hoodies again. Especially my Florida Gators hoodie!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 16, 2009, 09:07:17 AM

I wonder who will have the honors of opening the pot belly stove this year?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 16, 2009, 09:43:16 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2009, 01:40:25 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 16, 2009, 12:38:38 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 12:35:56 AM

Well...Fall is nearing...and it's almost time to move back to the Pot Belly Stove...

Fall starts next week, and temps are starting to cool off here already!!!

Got the wood all stocked up! :P Hope its a nice harsh winter :D

Make sure you have some warm soup and goodies in that stove, too! :lol:

We are all ready! Looking forward to the start of the first Pot Belly Stove with myself as admin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 16, 2009, 09:49:52 AM

Last sunday was VERY fall like here. Temps only reached the upper 50's, and there was even some rain! I think it totaled up to be a little less than half an inch here, but still it's something! Perhaps this is a sign of things to come.... :thinking: At least I hope it is.... :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 16, 2009, 11:36:55 AM

so, i hate saying that i'm sick...but i'm deathly ill.  :P

it seems like my allergies kicked everything off last week, add to that the stress from college work, and throw in some drama...it's practically an equation that'll only equal to sickness.

i plan on going to the clinic after my class which ends at 1 (FML), so maybe they'll just confirm its my allergies, but rumor has it that Dallas / Ft. Worth has been hit hard by the H1N1 virus, or so that's what a few of my friends have said (from there) anyway i have to head off to math, and hopefully feel better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 16, 2009, 01:59:29 PM

Ugh, I can't wait for our fall to start (we have to wait for mid to late October <_<). I'm soooo tired of the heat and these storms. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 16, 2009, 02:34:00 PM

I am sorry to change the subject here, but I have sent out a mass PM to some users here on TWC Today. Please check your inbox.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2009, 03:26:06 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on September 16, 2009, 02:34:00 PM

I am sorry to change the subject here, but I have sent out a mass PM to some users here on TWC Today. Please check your inbox.

I checked it  and I appreciate it. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 03:29:41 PM

Quote from: Al on September 16, 2009, 11:36:55 AM

so, i hate saying that i'm sick...but i'm deathly ill.  :P

it seems like my allergies kicked everything off last week, add to that the stress from college work, and throw in some drama...it's practically an equation that'll only equal to sickness.

i plan on going to the clinic after my class which ends at 1 (FML), so maybe they'll just confirm its my allergies, but rumor has it that Dallas / Ft. Worth has been hit hard by the H1N1 virus, or so that's what a few of my friends have said (from there) anyway i have to head off to math, and hopefully feel better.

Yikes Al!!! I really hope you feel a lot better. Yeah...been hearing that the H1N1 virus is starting to kick in. My college is starting to set some precautions for this flu season. Not sure if I'm required to get vaccinated, but I hope not because I hate shots!!!!! Yeah, I agree that illnesses add the stress to your college activities. Just get plenty of rest, and take lots of breaks. If you feel really really sick, don't leave your dorm.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2009, 03:32:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 03:29:41 PM

Quote from: Al on September 16, 2009, 11:36:55 AM

so, i hate saying that i'm sick...but i'm deathly ill.  :P

it seems like my allergies kicked everything off last week, add to that the stress from college work, and throw in some drama...it's practically an equation that'll only equal to sickness.

i plan on going to the clinic after my class which ends at 1 (FML), so maybe they'll just confirm its my allergies, but rumor has it that Dallas / Ft. Worth has been hit hard by the H1N1 virus, or so that's what a few of my friends have said (from there) anyway i have to head off to math, and hopefully feel better.

Yikes Al!!! I really hope you feel a lot better. Yeah...been hearing that the H1N1 virus is starting to kick in. My college is starting to set some precautions for this flu season. Not sure if I'm required to get vaccinated, but I hope not because I hate shots!!!!! Yeah, I agree that illnesses add the stress to your college activities. Just get plenty of rest, and take lots of breaks. If you feel really really sick, don't leave your dorm.  ;)

I agree with Ana. Use plenty of hand sanatizers and avoid contact with anyone who seems to be coughing excessively. I plan to get the shot but I too hate shots, vaccine shots are generally very painful as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 16, 2009, 03:50:48 PM

I say get the shot when it becomes available if you're that worried about it. You either have to worry about a few seconds of pain when you get the initial shot, or you have to deal with weeks if not months of pain caused by the flu.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 03:53:23 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 16, 2009, 03:50:48 PM

I say get the shot when it becomes available if you're that worried about it. You either have to worry about a few seconds of pain when you get the initial shot, or you have to deal with weeks if not months of pain caused by the flu.

...and don't look at the needle...or else you'd faint.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 16, 2009, 04:01:52 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 16, 2009, 03:53:23 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 16, 2009, 03:50:48 PM

I say get the shot when it becomes available if you're that worried about it. You either have to worry about a few seconds of pain when you get the initial shot, or you have to deal with weeks if not months of pain caused by the flu.

...and don't look at the needle...or else you'd faint.  :bleh:

Closing your eyes, taking deep breaths and "daydreaming" also helps when you're getting the injection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2009, 11:09:14 PM

Hope you feel better, Al.  I am not really that worried about the flu.  But, just to be on the safe side, I do carry around hand santizer and wash my hands constantly.  I definitely will not get a flu shot :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 16, 2009, 11:12:53 PM

Here, you have a choice in your vaccination: either as a shot or a nose spray. It's nice. :yes:

BTW, Get Well Soon, Al! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on September 16, 2009, 11:14:20 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 16, 2009, 01:59:29 PM

Ugh, I can't wait for our fall to start (we have to wait for mid to late October <_<). I'm soooo tired of the heat and these storms. :thumbdown:

Me too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 17, 2009, 01:33:43 AM

Quote from: Al on September 16, 2009, 11:36:55 AM

so, i hate saying that i'm sick...but i'm deathly ill.  :P

it seems like my allergies kicked everything off last week, add to that the stress from college work, and throw in some drama...it's practically an equation that'll only equal to sickness.

i plan on going to the clinic after my class which ends at 1 (FML), so maybe they'll just confirm its my allergies, but rumor has it that Dallas / Ft. Worth has been hit hard by the H1N1 virus, or so that's what a few of my friends have said (from there) anyway i have to head off to math, and hopefully feel better.

hope its just allergies. Mine went haywire today

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 17, 2009, 08:02:35 AM

I'll never get a flu shot. My dad said he won't either because when he was in the Marines and they made him have a flu shot and that was the only time he ever got the flu... Isn't it made so you DON'T get the flu not GIVE you the flu?

I don't worry about getting sick, I wash my hands when I go to the bathroom and wipe down my office desks and keyboard/mouse with Lysol wipes every week (mostly because I like it clean)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ndinminot on September 17, 2009, 08:07:37 AM

Quote from: Felix on September 16, 2009, 11:14:20 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 16, 2009, 01:59:29 PM

Ugh, I can't wait for our fall to start (we have to wait for mid to late October <_<). I'm soooo tired of the heat and these storms. :thumbdown:

Me too

I third that. Fall and Winter are my two favorite seasons of the year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 17, 2009, 09:42:37 AM

I have never gotten one before, but I decided that I will be getting a flu shot this year. Also, the campus health department will be offering free swine ful shots, and I will be getting one of those as well (already one confirmed case on campus).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 02:11:38 PM

It's the 4th week of school, and I'm already having my first midterm of the semester.  :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 17, 2009, 02:20:33 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 02:11:38 PM

It's the 4th week of school, and I'm already having my first midterm of the semester.  :wall:

Wow thats crazy, mine aren't until at least mid October.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 02:23:59 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 17, 2009, 02:20:33 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 02:11:38 PM

It's the 4th week of school, and I'm already having my first midterm of the semester.  :wall:

Wow thats crazy, mine aren't until at least mid October.

Yeah, then next week I have a math midterm, then on the week of October 12, (when I return from Ensenada) I'm gonna have a full week of midterms for all my classes. I am sensing that October is going to be a busy month for me in terms of college.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 17, 2009, 02:50:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 02:11:38 PM

It's the 4th week of school, and I'm already having my first midterm of the semester.  :wall:

How often do you get midterms in college? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 04:16:25 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 17, 2009, 02:50:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 17, 2009, 02:11:38 PM

It's the 4th week of school, and I'm already having my first midterm of the semester.  :wall:

How often do you get midterms in college? :blink:

It depends on the class you're taking and the professor you're having. Last semester my Basic Math class had 5 midterms in a semester. While other Basic Math classes have around 2-4 (and that was the Professor, not the class in general). This semester, my Political Science and Beg. Algebra classes have 5 midterms (according to their syllabi), each of them are separated every 3-4 weeks.  :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 17, 2009, 11:07:52 PM

Uggh..don't even want to think about midterms right now.  I just started my first paper in my comp101 class tonight, and it reaks of bad :P, but it'll turn out good.  I have my first Geography exam on Tuesday, and I am SOO nervous about it. There is a lot of material to read over, and I have to memorize the map of  Europe..yikes.  I'm lovin college though :D  (minus the tests)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 18, 2009, 03:26:52 AM

i have my first exam tomorrow. =]

haha. i'm also up at 3am! probably gonna skip (not really, it's an optional day for criminal justice tomorrow) CJ, and go to my class at 11.

then i'm heading back to san antonio at 4pm tomorrow for a couple of days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 18, 2009, 07:41:20 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 17, 2009, 11:07:52 PM

Uggh..don't even want to think about midterms right now.  I just started my first paper in my comp101 class tonight, and it reaks of bad :P, but it'll turn out good.  I have my first Geography exam on Tuesday, and I am SOO nervous about it. There is a lot of material to read over, and I have to memorize the map of  Europe..yikes.  I'm lovin college though :D  (minus the tests)

Quote from: Al on September 18, 2009, 03:26:52 AM

i have my first exam tomorrow. =]

haha. i'm also up at 3am! probably gonna skip (not really, it's an optional day for criminal justice tomorrow) CJ, and go to my class at 11.

then i'm heading back to san antonio at 4pm tomorrow for a couple of days.

Hope all goes well for both of you, I always hate exams Kyle :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 18, 2009, 11:43:28 AM

looks like i have to revise an old essay from 3/30/09 to help my portfolio grade. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2009, 03:25:24 PM

I have ANOTHER oral presentation due in history in 2 weeks. Besides the presentation,i have to make a poster and type a 3 page Research paper about the guy we chose in our history class. All this is due in 2 weeks. I also have a chem project due next friday and that too requires a one page paper. Mind you, the honors kids get easier work than this. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 03:52:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2009, 03:25:24 PM

I have ANOTHER oral presentation due in history in 2 weeks. Besides the presentation,i have to make a poster and type a 3 page Research paper about the guy we chose in our history class. All this is due in 2 weeks. I also have a chem project due next friday and that too requires a one page paper. Mind you, the honors kids get easier work than this. :wacko:

Wow...that is toooooooo much!!!! :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 18, 2009, 04:02:32 PM

I got an 88% on my first geometry test! :dance: Bringing this up because I almost failed Algebra last year. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on September 18, 2009, 04:04:15 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 18, 2009, 04:02:32 PM

I got an 88% on my first geometry test! :dance: Bringing this up because I almost failed Algebra. :hmm:

Congrats, I didn't do so well on my first Algebra quiz this past week  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2009, 04:47:45 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 18, 2009, 04:02:32 PM

I got an 88% on my first geometry test! :dance: Bringing this up because I almost failed Algebra last year. :hmm:

Wow, nice work! B)

I have 100 in algebra so far this year, although that's because we didn't do much yet :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2009, 04:48:41 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 18, 2009, 04:47:45 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 18, 2009, 04:02:32 PM

I got an 88% on my first geometry test! :dance: Bringing this up because I almost failed Algebra last year. :hmm:

Wow, nice work! B)

I have 100 in algebra so far this year, although that's because we didn't do much yet :P

I got a 93 on my algebra quiz, and so far I have an A for the class even though that may drop very soon. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 18, 2009, 04:54:54 PM

Why are you dropping if you're doing well in the class? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 05:07:01 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 18, 2009, 04:54:54 PM

Why are you dropping if you're doing well in the class? :unsure:

He didnt meant "dropping out of the class", he meant that his overall grade may drop soon.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 18, 2009, 06:42:30 PM

Haha i know what you mean. I have all A's now in 5 AP classes. Doubt that will last for too long

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 06:50:03 PM

I know I currently have an A in my online class, for the rest I should know after the midterms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 18, 2009, 06:56:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 06:50:03 PM

I know I currently have an A in my online class, for the rest I should know after the midterms.

How is your online class? Do you like that method of learning?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 07:10:19 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 18, 2009, 06:56:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 06:50:03 PM

I know I currently have an A in my online class, for the rest I should know after the midterms.

How is your online class? Do you like that method of learning?

The best part is that you can do your work, tests, and assignments at your very own pace (but you must meet certain deadlines, tho). It's perfect for you if you have a busy schedule. You meet with your professor and class about three times a semester to do midterms. The bad thing is that you have to do TONS of reading, but I have zero problemos with that at all, since I love to read.  :bleh:

I do think this method is better, since I have a partially busy schedule myself (and I deserve Fridays off!!!!  :bleh: ) but I don't want to take online classes all my college career. I would rather have a professor talk too much during class and take notes.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 19, 2009, 12:03:44 AM

is facebook not working tonight or something? i keep getting a connection interrupted error. =/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 19, 2009, 12:08:10 AM

Quote from: Al on September 19, 2009, 12:03:44 AM

is facebook not working tonight or something? i keep getting a connection interrupted error. =/

same here, it's annoying but expected with heavy volume.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 19, 2009, 07:52:50 AM

Hmmmm.... site and mobile seems to be working now...  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 19, 2009, 10:32:51 AM

my computer screen is gelled up and half the screen is black. my model is a Dell Inspiron B130 and i'm wondering what it will cost to fix the problem. any suggestions?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 19, 2009, 10:59:32 AM

perhaps a picture so I can get an idea? Until then, Seeing as how it's out of warranty, I would say you could do one of two things... 1) hook it up to an external monitor or tv and use it that way or 2) get a new/refurb/used laptop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 19, 2009, 02:28:44 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47 on September 19, 2009, 10:32:51 AM

my computer screen is gelled up and half the screen is black. my model is a Dell Inspiron B130 and i'm wondering what it will cost to fix the problem. any suggestions?

Leave it off for a while closed and see if that does anything. Was it dropped or placed anywhere with extreme heat?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on September 19, 2009, 02:35:11 PM

Ahoy, me hearty!

Today be International Talk like a Pirate Day!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 19, 2009, 02:40:16 PM

yes jesse i'll provide a pic when i find my moms camera and martin it fell on a carpet floor monitor first when my bro lost control and dropped it.

also everything else works perfectly so i'll just live with it ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 19, 2009, 03:02:19 PM

Quote from: woddfellow2 on September 19, 2009, 02:35:11 PM

Ahoy, me hearty!

Today be International Talk like a Pirate Day!

Are you a bot?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 19, 2009, 03:04:11 PM

newest speeds with my new comcast DOCSIS 3.0 Modem

http://www.speedtest.net/result/569603051.png (http://www.speedtest.net/result/569603051.png)

http://www.speedtest.net/result/569631613.png (http://www.speedtest.net/result/569631613.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 19, 2009, 05:02:27 PM

So I went up north with the IVC Adventure Club to explore Indian Pass. It's near Arizona. It's pretty incredible because I get to explore the Chocolate Mountains (though I wish they were made out of real chocolate, then I would be a super happy storm :bleh:) the Colorado River, and the Sonoran Desert. I got to see incredible animals such as buzzards and deers. Everything was so peaceful. If you have me as a Facebook friend I will post pics as a soon as Florida is done crushing Tennesee. muahahahahahaha.  ;)  :lol:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 19, 2009, 03:02:19 PM

Quote from: woddfellow2 on September 19, 2009, 02:35:11 PM

Ahoy, me hearty!

Today be International Talk like a Pirate Day!

Are you a bot?

He's not, Vic. Today is a special day actually. Today...we talk like pirates! Arrrrgh!   :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 20, 2009, 09:22:00 AM

Has anyone seen this ocm before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 20, 2009, 09:44:22 AM

wow some new lows already  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2009, 11:30:27 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 20, 2009, 09:22:00 AM

Has anyone seen this ocm before?

ROFL, I thought that guy was George in George Lopez for a sec. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 20, 2009, 12:24:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 20, 2009, 11:30:27 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 20, 2009, 09:22:00 AM

Has anyone seen this ocm before?

ROFL, I thought that guy was George in George Lopez for a sec. :o

ME TOO!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 20, 2009, 02:13:59 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 20, 2009, 09:22:00 AM

Has anyone seen this ocm before?

:thinking: Hmm, it has to be a radio meteorologist. It figures to me as Mark Thibodeau I think.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 05:10:12 AM

Well, ladies and germs, today is the last day of the Front Porch. Fall begins tomorrow!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 21, 2009, 08:06:35 AM

yay can't wait! i'm recording the 5:18pm lf tomorrow to commemorate the time switch over at 5:19pm

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 21, 2009, 09:25:18 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 05:10:12 AM

Well, ladies and germs, today is the last day of the Front Porch. Fall begins tomorrow!

/me places covers on chairs and sweeps porch

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 09:49:19 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 21, 2009, 09:25:18 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 05:10:12 AM

Well, ladies and germs, today is the last day of the Front Porch. Fall begins tomorrow!

/me places covers on chairs and sweeps porch

/me found the pot belly stove (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,292.msg89607.html#msg89607)...
/me notes that the front porch will reopen March 20, 2010...
/me nods
/me tickles Martin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 11:09:39 AM

Yay! The 'Stove is reopening!

/me helps Martin sweep up the Porch.
/me starts making some hot chocolate, iced coffee, and cupcakes
/me pokes jtmal0723 with her super duper razor sharp poking stick... :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

Gonna be in the 70's/80's here for next few days. Can you leave the porch open for a little longer? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 03:12:54 PM

So, I got my laptop back after a 4 week repair! I am taking it to school to try out their wireless internet they offer, and so far so good it's pretty awesome!

Quote from: Mike M on September 21, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

Gonna be in the 70's/80's here for next few days. Can you leave the porch open for a little longer? :P

I would agree...it's still hot here!!!  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2009, 03:22:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 03:12:54 PM

So, I got my laptop back after a 4 week repair! I am taking it to school to try out their wireless internet they offer, and so far so good it's pretty awesome!

Quote from: Mike M on September 21, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

Gonna be in the 70's/80's here for next few days. Can you leave the porch open for a little longer? :P

I would agree...it's still hot here!!!  :wacko:

It took THAT long to repair a laptop? :blink: Anyways, I'm glad you were able to get it fixed from that virus. I concur with Mike, it's gonna be hot again (me like) so it makes sense to leave the Porch open for at least another week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 03:43:39 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 21, 2009, 03:22:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 03:12:54 PM

So, I got my laptop back after a 4 week repair! I am taking it to school to try out their wireless internet they offer, and so far so good it's pretty awesome!

Quote from: Mike M on September 21, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

Gonna be in the 70's/80's here for next few days. Can you leave the porch open for a little longer? :P

I would agree...it's still hot here!!!  :wacko:

It took THAT long to repair a laptop? :blink: Anyways, I'm glad you were able to get it fixed from that virus. I concur with Mike, it's gonna be hot again (me like) so it makes sense to leave the Porch open for at least another week.

Yeah...the guy actually found a technical problem on the fan. So he did some repairs, cleaned out the junk, and my laptop was restored to factory settings (when I had it before when I first bought it). So, last night I stayed up till 1:30 AM to install some stuff (new antivirus, Office 2007, Invision, etc). I am halfway done with installing some "junk" I had before and restore all my files that I almost lost (he backed them up!) :D

Speaking of computers, Yesterday I went down south to pick up my old iMac (Yes, that one iMac you see here (http://images.apple.com/pr/photos/iMac/imac-medres.jpg)) with no keyboard or mouse. The OS is 9.2. So I will be needing a HUGE upgrade. The monitor/CPU seems to be working like new still. I plan to buy a new mouse and keyboard hopefully this weekend. And if all is possible, buy a new OS upgrade. But I won't do that until I find someone who can give me advice about using a mac.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 21, 2009, 03:49:19 PM

Please leave the Porch open. It's forecasted to be in the 90s through October. :bang:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on September 21, 2009, 06:57:34 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 05:10:12 AM

Well, ladies and germs, today is the last day of the Front Porch. Fall begins tomorrow!

I can't wait for fall to start!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 21, 2009, 03:49:19 PM

Please leave the Porch open. It's forecasted to be in the 90s through October. :bang:

iirc, it's done by season  :thumbsup: Doesn't look like he'll keep it open past tomorrow  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2009, 07:12:51 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 21, 2009, 03:49:19 PM

Please leave the Porch open. It's forecasted to be in the 90s through October. :bang:

iirc, it's done by season  :thumbsup: Doesn't look like he'll keep it open past tomorrow  :thumbsup:

It is done by season, so today is the last day for the Front Porch in 2009.  The weather, however, doesn't always obey the seasonal calendar. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 07:19:55 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2009, 07:12:51 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 21, 2009, 03:49:19 PM

Please leave the Porch open. It's forecasted to be in the 90s through October. :bang:

iirc, it's done by season  :thumbsup: Doesn't look like he'll keep it open past tomorrow  :thumbsup:

It is done by season, so today is the last day for the Front Porch in 2009.  The weather, however, doesn't always obey the seasonal calendar. :bleh:

Yeah especially mine...100s all week, and maybe next week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 21, 2009, 07:48:43 PM

Due to the severe flooding in GA, Atlanta Public Schools have been closed along with 128 other schools, colleges and businesses, the Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue issued a State of Emergency for 17 counties, hearing the stories of how many people have been affected in the worst way from water rescues to death have been very heartbreaking for me.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 08:15:26 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 21, 2009, 07:48:43 PM

Due to the severe flooding in GA, Atlanta Public Schools have been closed along with 128 other schools, colleges and businesses, the Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue issued a State of Emergency for 17 counties, hearing the stories of how many people have been affected in the worst way from water rescues to death have been very heartbreaking for me.  :(

Yikes Tavores! I really hope the people at the ATL make it out safely from this horrible disaster. Nice to know you are doing okay as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 21, 2009, 08:42:33 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 08:15:26 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 21, 2009, 07:48:43 PM

Due to the severe flooding in GA, Atlanta Public Schools have been closed along with 128 other schools, colleges and businesses, the Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue issued a State of Emergency for 17 counties, hearing the stories of how many people have been affected in the worst way from water rescues to death have been very heartbreaking for me.  :(

Yikes Tavores! I really hope the people at the ATL make it out safely from this horrible disaster. Nice to know you are doing okay as well.

Thank you Ana, if it wasn't for my street being on a slope elevation woe would be seeing flooding like other neighborhoods around us, I unfortunated had to dash home in kneehigh water which wasn't fun, I never seen flooded waters that high. :no:

EDIT: I even heard Mike Bettes has flooding in his home as well.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 08:52:48 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 21, 2009, 08:42:33 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 08:15:26 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 21, 2009, 07:48:43 PM

Due to the severe flooding in GA, Atlanta Public Schools have been closed along with 128 other schools, colleges and businesses, the Governor of Georgia, Sonny Perdue issued a State of Emergency for 17 counties, hearing the stories of how many people have been affected in the worst way from water rescues to death have been very heartbreaking for me.  :(

Yikes Tavores! I really hope the people at the ATL make it out safely from this horrible disaster. Nice to know you are doing okay as well.

Thank you Ana, if it wasn't for my street being on a slope elevation woe would be seeing flooding like other neighborhoods around us, I unfortunated had to dash home in kneehigh water which wasn't fun, I never seen flooded waters that high. :no:

EDIT: I even heard Mike Bettes has flooding in his home as well.  :(

Holy crap! that's so horrible! poor Mikey  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on September 21, 2009, 09:06:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 03:43:39 PM

Speaking of computers, Yesterday I went down south to pick up my old iMac (Yes, that one iMac you see here ([url]http://images.apple.com/pr/photos/iMac/imac-medres.jpg[/url])) with no keyboard or mouse. The OS is 9.2. So I will be needing a HUGE upgrade. The monitor/CPU seems to be working like new still. I plan to buy a new mouse and keyboard hopefully this weekend. And if all is possible, buy a new OS upgrade. But I won't do that until I find someone who can give me advice about using a mac.

Well if you need any help with that Mac I'd be glad to assist you... I like those old iMacs, those are my favorites!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 21, 2009, 10:59:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 07:19:55 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2009, 07:12:51 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 21, 2009, 03:49:19 PM

Please leave the Porch open. It's forecasted to be in the 90s through October. :bang:

iirc, it's done by season  :thumbsup: Doesn't look like he'll keep it open past tomorrow  :thumbsup:

It is done by season, so today is the last day for the Front Porch in 2009.  The weather, however, doesn't always obey the seasonal calendar. :bleh:

Yeah especially mine...100s all week, and maybe next week.

Well, my porch will still be open if anyone wants to come to mine :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 21, 2009, 11:12:34 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2009, 05:10:12 AM

Well, ladies and germs, today is the last day of the Front Porch. Fall begins tomorrow!

Goodbye to the Front Porch! :wave: It's nice to post in here one last time before it disappears. This sure has been a great spring and summer, but I'm really looking forward to fall. :D
/me follows Martin's footsteps by sweeping the porch and covering the chairs.
/me then takes a deep breath, enjoying the last of the summer air, and walks inside.

Now hopefully we will actually get a little taste of fall tomorrow with a slight cold front keeping temps in the mid-70s. Rain is expected, though...don't think I like that. :no: :(

And speaking of rain, please stay safe Tavores and any other member here who lives around the Atlanta, GA area. I didn't realize that the flooding was this bad. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 21, 2009, 11:14:58 PM

 :cry3: I'm going to miss the Porch!
I've been taking the time to look over all the posts (and the drama believe it or not). It has been an awesome Spring & Summer. Hope Fall and Winter is even better :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2009, 11:15:29 PM

Tavores, good luck in dealing with the flooding around you.  It sounds really bad from what I've heard. :(

I guess I need to move my swing, my wind chimes, and my hurricane evacuation signs back inside now that the Front Porch is about to close. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 21, 2009, 11:16:21 PM

Are we closing right at midnight or whenever Martin decides to? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 22, 2009, 12:00:12 AM

Time to close down the ole Front Porch! Join us over at the Pot Belly Stove!!!  :yes:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,292.0.html (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php/topic,292.0.html)
(http://www.cloisteredelegance.com/images/front_porch.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2010, 09:07:27 AM

Welcome Spring!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 20, 2010, 09:09:08 AM

Anyone got some extra adirondack/rocking chairs? I've only got one :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 20, 2010, 09:14:26 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 20, 2010, 09:09:08 AM

Anyone got some extra adirondack/rocking chairs? I've only got one :P

Here's 5 for ya  :P
*Gives wxntrafficfan 5 rocking chairs*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 20, 2010, 09:17:54 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on March 20, 2010, 09:14:26 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 20, 2010, 09:09:08 AM

Anyone got some extra adirondack/rocking chairs? I've only got one :P

Here's 5 for ya  :P
*Gives wxntrafficfan 5 rocking chairs*

Hehe thanks :P

Now I have to dust mine off! :blink:
I'm a little shocked to see snow on the first day of Spring... this hasn't happened before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2010, 10:14:15 AM

finally this winter felt like it was here forever

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 20, 2010, 10:18:11 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2010, 10:14:15 AM

finally this winter felt like it was here forever

I hear ya! 
--
After being spoiled with 50's and 60's the last week, week and a half or so, Mother Nature decides to throw a curvball with 2 inches of snow today.. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 20, 2010, 11:06:43 AM

And to be crazy, my thermometer reads 79.6°F now. :wacko: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2010, 11:22:52 AM

Today: Mostly Cheesy and 75! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2010, 11:59:25 AM

Welcome back to the Front Porch and Spring! :thumbsup:  All this talk about cheese in the sky is making me hungry. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2010, 12:04:09 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2010, 11:59:25 AM

Welcome back to the Front Porch and Spring! :thumbsup:  All this talk about cheese in the sky is making me hungry. :P

lol Patrick, I could sure use that rain expected on monday. All of these cheese puffs are making me thirsty! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2010, 12:13:04 PM

LOL I'm getting hungry too. It's so nice outside...not a single cloud in the sky and the temp is now 73. I'll be taking a walk in the boardwalk in a bit

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 12:16:09 PM

/me breathes the fresh air.

Hooray! Spring is here! I called it Sprummer last year but this time it doesn't feel like summer right now.

Ahh, a good day to garden today.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2pl6s.jpg)

*Photo is mine. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 20, 2010, 01:03:29 PM

Spring is not going to reach Dallas or northern Texas until about Tuesday or Wednesday. :( The snow keeps getting pushed back. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 20, 2010, 01:34:21 PM

Welcome to spring everyone! As of 1:32 PM EDT, it is now Spring. While I'm not getting it nearly to the scale Kansas and OK are, I am getting a white first day of Spring :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 03:57:41 PM

Gonna bring a small topic back from the Stove... I just finished my Graphic Design project. TWC Today Promo Ad is all done.  :happy:

http://b.imagehost.org/0999/twctpromoad.png

...likey?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 20, 2010, 04:20:46 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 03:57:41 PM

Gonna bring a small topic back from the Stove... I just finished my Graphic Design project. TWC Today Promo Ad is all done.  :happy:

[url]http://b.imagehost.org/0999/twctpromoad.png[/url]

...likey?

So cool, Ana!!! :thrilled: :biggrin: We need to petition to put that on weather.com or something. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2010, 10:07:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 03:57:41 PM

Gonna bring a small topic back from the Stove... I just finished my Graphic Design project. TWC Today Promo Ad is all done.  :happy:

[url]http://b.imagehost.org/0999/twctpromoad.png[/url]

...likey?

It looks really good! How about maybe changing the TWCtoday Junior fonts to a more whitish color instead of black? It will be more easier to read it then

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2010, 10:42:03 PM

Who the hell is "Testly McNuggets" and how did he get a designer position so quick? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2010, 10:59:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 20, 2010, 10:42:03 PM

Who the hell is "Testly McNuggets" and how did he get a designer position so quick? :blink:

Test account of Jesse's TWCC account. Checking out compatibility wither merging databases

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 21, 2010, 12:58:12 AM

Now im craving for some nuggets (not from mcdonalds,though.) ill fix the font when i get home.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on March 21, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 12:16:09 PM

/me breathes the fresh air.

Hooray! Spring is here! I called it Sprummer last year but this time it doesn't feel like summer right now.

Ahh, a good day to garden today.

([url]http://i39.tinypic.com/2pl6s.jpg[/url])

*Photo is mine. :)

Pretty flower :happy: lol

I'm personaly not happy  because I got some snow. Aaron said 2 inches, theres barely any accumulation on the ground in my yard! :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 21, 2010, 12:11:13 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on March 21, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Aaron said 2 inches, theres barely any accumulation on the ground in my yard! :bleh:

I don't recall saying that :P
The airport reported 1.2 inches yesterday.
I'm happy to see snow any time, but I'm still craving the sun due to rough times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on March 21, 2010, 12:13:07 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 21, 2010, 12:11:13 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on March 21, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Aaron said 2 inches, theres barely any accumulation on the ground in my yard! :bleh:

I don't recall saying that :P
The airport reported 1.2 inches yesterday.
I'm happy to see snow any time, but I'm still craving the sun due to rough times.

Opps. Sorry thought you did say that :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 21, 2010, 01:10:53 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on March 21, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 12:16:09 PM

/me breathes the fresh air.

Hooray! Spring is here! I called it Sprummer last year but this time it doesn't feel like summer right now.

Ahh, a good day to garden today.

([url]http://i39.tinypic.com/2pl6s.jpg[/url])

*Photo is mine. :)

Pretty flower :happy: lol

Thank you. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2010, 01:15:25 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 21, 2010, 01:10:53 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on March 21, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 20, 2010, 12:16:09 PM

/me breathes the fresh air.

Hooray! Spring is here! I called it Sprummer last year but this time it doesn't feel like summer right now.

Ahh, a good day to garden today.

([url]http://i39.tinypic.com/2pl6s.jpg[/url])

*Photo is mine. :)

Pretty flower :happy: lol

Thank you. :)

I like it too. Is it a sunflower?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 21, 2010, 07:17:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow, and we're well in the 70's here in Philly. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 21, 2010, 07:55:31 PM

I hate cloudy weather so much. It's irritating how Lansing always seems to be in the track for clouds... no different this time that a low tracking to our SE happens to throw clouds through southeastern Michigan. We did see the sun for a few hours this evening... but the clouds came back just before I needed to take my sun picture at 7:51 <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 21, 2010, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow!!

Hit 81F Saturday which was a surprised to me. Warm temps have been nice

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 21, 2010, 10:17:29 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 21, 2010, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow!!

Hit 81F Saturday which was a surprised to me. Warm temps have been nice

Geez, 81° already? :blink: It's only gotten upto 73° here on Saturday, but I guess you were warmer because your closer to the coast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 10:28:20 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 21, 2010, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow!!

Hit 81F Saturday which was a surprised to me. Warm temps have been nice

I wish I was up there. :cry: Is that a record for Norfolk, Martin? :dunno: Sure sounds like it. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 21, 2010, 10:37:51 PM

That was from one  of the NWS reporting stations in Norfolk. The official NWS site read 78. Still sweeet :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 10:53:13 PM

Wow. :o Well, hopefully we'll be warming up soon. Technically, we had a taste of spring on Friday with a high of 73 degrees. But this snow is still a little ridiculous. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2010, 10:59:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 21, 2010, 10:17:29 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 21, 2010, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow!!

Hit 81F Saturday which was a surprised to me. Warm temps have been nice

Geez, 81° already? :blink: It's only gotten upto 73° here on Saturday, but I guess you were warmer because your closer to the coast.

Really? Usually temps are cooler by the coast

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 21, 2010, 11:04:15 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2010, 10:59:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 21, 2010, 10:17:29 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 21, 2010, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow!!

Hit 81F Saturday which was a surprised to me. Warm temps have been nice

Geez, 81° already? :blink: It's only gotten upto 73° here on Saturday, but I guess you were warmer because your closer to the coast.

Really? Usually temps are cooler by the coast

Uusally it is, but sometimes certain things happen that can make it the opposite like clouds and rain./ Take last April, a lot of you saw 90's, it never got that warm down here until June because of all the clouds and rain we saw.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 21, 2010, 11:16:03 PM

/me dances on Porch

I ♥ spring. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 21, 2010, 11:41:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2010, 10:59:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 21, 2010, 10:17:29 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 21, 2010, 10:11:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 21, 2010, 06:57:34 PM

Spring still not here...4+ inches of snow this morning. :blink: Hopefully tomorrow will be in the mid-60s as forecasted. :)

Wow!!

Hit 81F Saturday which was a surprised to me. Warm temps have been nice

Geez, 81° already? :blink: It's only gotten upto 73° here on Saturday, but I guess you were warmer because your closer to the coast.

Really? Usually temps are cooler by the coast

Winds were not off the water which helped a lot. Felt awesome
http://www.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KNGU.html

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 22, 2010, 08:03:34 AM

(http://d.imagehost.org/0386/droid.png)
:wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 22, 2010, 11:18:15 AM

Fall River Had their summer fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzjT4vlZkvk&fmt=18

Offshore winds & low humidities caused the rapid rise

*thanks Patrick for letting me know that!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

For those of you who do emulations... anyone know of a good screen recorder? Debut and CamStudio seem to crash on me every time I record the emulator (yes, I'm trying to get back into my emulations after a long time). I could really use something new.  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 22, 2010, 03:33:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

For those of you who do emulations... anyone know of a good screen recorder? Debut and CamStudio seem to crash on me every time I record the emulator (yes, I'm trying to get back into my emulations after a long time). I could really use something new.  :pinch:

Hypercam works for me :biggrin:
http://www.hyperionics.com/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 04:15:36 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 22, 2010, 08:03:34 AM

([url]http://d.imagehost.org/0386/droid.png[/url])
:wub:

Is that the new Nexus phone? because my dad bought his last week and loves it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 04:20:01 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 22, 2010, 03:33:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

For those of you who do emulations... anyone know of a good screen recorder? Debut and CamStudio seem to crash on me every time I record the emulator (yes, I'm trying to get back into my emulations after a long time). I could really use something new.  :pinch:

Hypercam works for me :biggrin:
[url]http://www.hyperionics.com/[/url]

Okay.. lemme try that first. I also appreciate another suggestion.  :hmm:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 04:15:36 PM

Is that the new Nexus phone? because my dad bought his last week and loves it

*cough* Motorola Droid *cough cough COUGH* :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 04:25:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 04:20:01 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 22, 2010, 03:33:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

For those of you who do emulations... anyone know of a good screen recorder? Debut and CamStudio seem to crash on me every time I record the emulator (yes, I'm trying to get back into my emulations after a long time). I could really use something new.  :pinch:

Hypercam works for me :biggrin:
[url]http://www.hyperionics.com/[/url]

Okay.. lemme try that first. I also appreciate another suggestion.  :hmm:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 04:15:36 PM

Is that the new Nexus phone? because my dad bought his last week and loves it

*cough* Motorola Droid *cough cough COUGH* :P

IMO, the motorola droid is just another carbon copy of othe nexus. I mean the design is kinda funny if you look at it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 22, 2010, 06:57:00 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

For those of you who do emulations... anyone know of a good screen recorder? Debut and CamStudio seem to crash on me every time I record the emulator (yes, I'm trying to get back into my emulations after a long time). I could really use something new.  :pinch:

Camtasia (http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp) is an awesome one but its a trial

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 22, 2010, 07:16:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 04:25:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 04:20:01 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 22, 2010, 03:33:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 22, 2010, 12:56:39 PM

For those of you who do emulations... anyone know of a good screen recorder? Debut and CamStudio seem to crash on me every time I record the emulator (yes, I'm trying to get back into my emulations after a long time). I could really use something new.  :pinch:

Hypercam works for me :biggrin:
[url]http://www.hyperionics.com/[/url]

Okay.. lemme try that first. I also appreciate another suggestion.  :hmm:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 04:15:36 PM

Is that the new Nexus phone? because my dad bought his last week and loves it

*cough* Motorola Droid *cough cough COUGH* :P

IMO, the motorola droid is just another carbon copy of othe nexus. I mean the design is kinda funny if you look at it

You do know the Droid came first, right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 07:17:25 PM

They both came out at the same time...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 22, 2010, 07:19:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 07:17:25 PM

They both came out at the same time...

No, they did not. The Droid came out on November 6, 2009... The Nexus One came out on January 5, 2010.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 07:23:27 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 22, 2010, 07:19:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 22, 2010, 07:17:25 PM

They both came out at the same time...

No, they did not. The Droid came out on November 6, 2009... The Nexus One came out on January 5, 2010.

thank you but I was making an opinion. it's was only a 2 month timeframe though

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2010, 12:59:01 PM

Aaron, your suggestion worked! Thank you! :happy: Just posted my recent emulation using it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 23, 2010, 03:13:42 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 23, 2010, 12:59:01 PM

Aaron, your suggestion worked! Thank you! :happy: Just posted my recent emulation using it.

Glad I could help :)
I never was much of one to make emulations, but that was what I used long ago :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 23, 2010, 06:03:53 PM

OMG! I love this phone!! Gimme!!!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 24, 2010, 09:53:38 AM

Very tempted to get one of these new Belkin routers (http://gizmodo.com/5500707/belkin-surf-share-play-and-play-max-wireless-routers-come-with-their-own-apps).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 24, 2010, 11:02:32 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 24, 2010, 09:53:38 AM

Very tempted to get one of these new Belkin routers ([url]http://gizmodo.com/5500707/belkin-surf-share-play-and-play-max-wireless-routers-come-with-their-own-apps[/url]).

Looks pretty cool! And comes with a better price, too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 24, 2010, 11:30:21 AM

I like it, it's very simple.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 24, 2010, 04:14:31 PM

Wow, that does look neat. I haven't even had my Linksys router for a year, and it keeps going in and out (randomly disconnecting when the actual connection itself, and the modem, are fine)... sometimes several times a night. Is Belkin a better brand than linksys? I always thought Linksys was supposed to make decent routers.

Anyways, as I'm sure many of you can imagine, I'm having a hard time deleting files from before the graphics change a couple weeks ago. I've been recording on and off this past week, but I'm still unsure if I want to make room for new files or not bother to record anymore.
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5082/32410rawfilessnapshot.jpg)

I've caught most of what I've wanted (Trammell, TWC outage, playlist changes, Flash Flood Warning, etc).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 24, 2010, 04:22:27 PM

Hey, for anyone that has the IntellISTAR, is the local forecast weather animations showign up in the 36 Hour Forecast? For some reason the STAR where I am isn't showing it. I hope TWC didn't plan on taking them out...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 24, 2010, 04:25:15 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on March 24, 2010, 04:22:27 PM

Hey, for anyone that has the IntellISTAR, is the local forecast weather animations showign up in the 36 Hour Forecast? For some reason the STAR where I am isn't showing it. I hope TWC didn't plan on taking them out...

I wish they would, but no, it sounds like an issue with your Intellistar. I have never seen that here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 24, 2010, 05:13:05 PM

Hmm. Well, I'm sure it'll be fixed sometime soon then. However, my STAR also has some pretty serious audio/narration jumping problems, so this isn't the only problem the STAR has.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 24, 2010, 05:13:32 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 24, 2010, 04:14:31 PM

Wow, that does look neat. I haven't even had my Linksys router for a year, and it keeps going in and out (randomly disconnecting when the actual connection itself, and the modem, are fine)... sometimes several times a night. Is Belkin a better brand than linksys? I always thought Linksys was supposed to make decent routers.

Avoid D-Link.  Currently using that and it doesn't work all that well (cuts in and out with my iPhone and print server).  Used a Linksys for ever and ever and works great.  Belkin has worked well when I've used it.

I'll be pouncing on the expensive one...replace the print server and gain wireless backups (preorder on Amazon is $30 cheaper).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2010, 05:50:54 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on March 24, 2010, 05:13:32 PM

Avoid D-Link.  Currently using that and it doesn't work all that well (cuts in and out with my iPhone and print server).  Used a Linksys for ever and ever and works great.  Belkin has worked well when I've used it.

I'll be pouncing on the expensive one...replace the print server and gain wireless backups (preorder on Amazon is $30 cheaper).

I've never heard of a Belkin router until you mentioned it today.  If they're just as comparable to Linksys in terms of quality and longevity, then I'll have to keep that brand in mind for the future. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on March 24, 2010, 09:10:16 PM

My favorite brand is Buffalo. In two years I went through two Linksyses, a D-Link, and a Netgear. They all had the same 'dropping the connection, not allowing connection' problems. I've been using a Buffalo for years now and I've restarted it only a half-dozen times. Most of the time is wasn't even a problem with the router.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 24, 2010, 09:13:07 PM

I have a Netgear router with dd-wrt. Works great!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 24, 2010, 09:16:28 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on March 24, 2010, 09:10:16 PM

My favorite brand is Buffalo. In two years I went through two Linksyses, a D-Link, and a Netgear. They all had the same 'dropping the connection, not allowing connection' problems. I've been using a Buffalo for years now and I've restarted it only a half-dozen times. Most of the time is wasn't even a problem with the router.

I've never heard of that brand before. Where did you buy it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on March 24, 2010, 09:36:24 PM

I bought mine at a Meijer but I've seen them a BestBuy before.

http://www.buffalotech.com/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 24, 2010, 09:54:49 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 24, 2010, 09:16:28 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on March 24, 2010, 09:10:16 PM

My favorite brand is Buffalo. In two years I went through two Linksyses, a D-Link, and a Netgear. They all had the same 'dropping the connection, not allowing connection' problems. I've been using a Buffalo for years now and I've restarted it only a half-dozen times. Most of the time is wasn't even a problem with the router.

I've never heard of that brand before. Where did you buy it?

Was Buffalo the brand that was pulled from the US market briefly? :hmm: cant remember which one it was

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on March 25, 2010, 07:48:51 AM

Quote from: Martin on March 24, 2010, 09:54:49 PM

Was Buffalo the brand that was pulled from the US market briefly? :hmm: cant remember which one it was

Yea it was, I wasn't aware of this...

From Wikipedia...

Quote

In late 2006, the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization (CSIRO) won a lawsuit against Buffalo Inc. under which it would receive a royalty for every WLAN product worldwide. [2] The lawsuits basis was that CSIRO was granted US patent 5487069 in 1996, which grants elements of 802.11a/g wireless technology that had become an industry standard.[3] In June of 2007, the federal court in Texas granted an injunction to prevent any more wireless products from shipping until a license agreement had been reached.[4]On September 19, 2008, the Federal Circuit ruled in Buffalo’s favor and has remanded this case to the district court ruling that the district court’s Summary Judgment was insufficient on the merits of obviousness of CSIRO’s patent. Therefore, this case will be tried again before the district court. In this connection Buffalo is hopeful that it will shortly be permitted to, once again, sell IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g compliant products in the United States.

It looks like only 802.11a and g products are the only ones they cant sell right now, however I see N products available.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2010, 05:12:57 PM

Well today is Gil's birthday. I miss him so much....without him TWCT lacks pizazz. He was funny and serious at the same time. I wonder what happened to him?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 25, 2010, 06:34:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2010, 05:12:57 PM

Well today is Gil's birthday. I miss him so much....without him TWCT lacks pizazz. He was funny and serious at the same time. I wonder what happened to him?

yep i miss him too those were the good days although he hated me sad to see him gone :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2010, 06:39:34 PM

Gil was cool although he started a lot of debates here, with the exception of his last year and a half or so here when he started to mature a lot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2010, 07:37:00 PM

Love it when the birds pay a visit to my garden.  :happy:

(http://i40.tinypic.com/jgp95f.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 25, 2010, 08:13:45 PM

I'm sure Gil has an email address... email him. His facebook disappeared eons ago tho.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2010, 09:13:40 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 25, 2010, 08:13:45 PM

I'm sure Gil has an email address... email him. His facebook disappeared eons ago tho.

His facebook is still there, he just removed a lot of us from his friends list.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 25, 2010, 09:55:21 PM

Well, my group in the Media Issues class finally got our first real project finished and I just uploaded it to to the Vision's youtube channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Zn5TPUwFE
My group decided to do our narrative project with a take of Bruno, and the sophomore who played him did a great job acting the role. This was our first project ever, so the Vision does put out better stuff than this :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 26, 2010, 09:55:12 AM

So I'm listening to Music Choice "smooth jazz" (as I do sometimes), and they play Dave Koz's "And Then I Knew" literally once an hour.  Every time I listen.  It's not even that good of a song to begin with.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 26, 2010, 10:14:27 AM

Pretty chilly this morning. I think I need to go back to the Stove. 39 degrees, with a wind chill of 28. I want my spring back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 26, 2010, 11:16:29 AM

WUWA Alarm App for iPhone/iPod touch. Fail.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-up-with-al-alarm-clock/id361759203?mt=8

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2010, 11:30:25 AM

Quote from: Tyler on March 26, 2010, 11:16:29 AM

WUWA Alarm App for iPhone/iPod touch. Fail.
[url]http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-up-with-al-alarm-clock/id361759203?mt=8[/url]

I'm good with my cellphone alarm clock, thank you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 26, 2010, 12:22:07 PM

dumb dumb dumb.  Like Ana, I'm good with my cellphone alarm, and my radio, and my mother yelling me.  haha.

I love when it is cold in the morning, and the sun warms it up quickly :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ruhgster on March 26, 2010, 03:36:09 PM

Hello everyone!

Life is so busy now, not much chance to get on here, but just stopping by to say hi!

Edit: Life is busy, not live.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2010, 03:45:36 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 26, 2010, 03:36:09 PM

Hello everyone!

Live is so busy now, not much chance to get on here, but just stopping by to say hi!

Hello, Ryan!  :wave: Nice to see you stopping by! Hope you are doing well :)

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 26, 2010, 12:22:07 PM

dumb dumb dumb.  Like Ana, I'm good with my cellphone alarm, and my radio, and my mother yelling me.  haha.

I love when it is cold in the morning, and the sun warms it up quickly :D

I had my mom yelling at me to wake up for school when I was in high school, it was louder than Stephanie.

I agree, Kyle. I'm having those days here in my area. Although I could use a jacket at times because it gets cold! :brr:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2010, 04:12:53 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 25, 2010, 09:13:40 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 25, 2010, 08:13:45 PM

I'm sure Gil has an email address... email him. His facebook disappeared eons ago tho.

His facebook is still there, he just removed a lot of us from his friends list.

I concur, Gil actually became quite friendly with me within the past year or so. We traded songs frequently and he's the one who's usually picky with music trades...Another friend of mine from gtalk said he's a member of the siren forum that he visits so at least he still has an interest in sirens.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2010, 11:30:06 PM

Well, this past week, it seems as though we got three seasons in one week. We started off with winter (snow and cold temps), then went to spring (severe thunderstorms and warmer temps), and now we're at fall (with moderate temps). Now all we need is summer. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 27, 2010, 12:15:23 AM

Quote from: Tyler on March 26, 2010, 11:16:29 AM

WUWA Alarm App for iPhone/iPod touch. Fail.
[url]http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-up-with-al-alarm-clock/id361759203?mt=8[/url]

I installed this to see how lame it was, and it's not too bad. What's neat is with Al or Steph's voice, Allen Jackson gives you the current conditions for your ZIP code.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 27, 2010, 02:49:23 AM

Quote from: Tyler on March 27, 2010, 12:15:23 AM

Quote from: Tyler on March 26, 2010, 11:16:29 AM

WUWA Alarm App for iPhone/iPod touch. Fail.
[url]http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-up-with-al-alarm-clock/id361759203?mt=8[/url]

I installed this to see how lame it was, and it's not too bad. What's neat is with Al or Steph's voice, Allen Jackson gives you the current conditions for your ZIP code.

Its a cheesy app but I like the quality of the audio and LOVEEEEE my TWC chime! I could do less of having Steph/Al remind me of WUWA every time the alarm repeats.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 27, 2010, 02:51:59 PM

Anyone doing Earth Hour tonight? I wont be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 27, 2010, 02:57:54 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 27, 2010, 02:51:59 PM

Anyone doing Earth Hour tonight? I wont be.

No, nor will I ever. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2010, 03:06:35 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 27, 2010, 02:51:59 PM

Anyone doing Earth Hour tonight? I wont be.

Count me out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 27, 2010, 03:20:24 PM

Nope not me, I am against global warming.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 27, 2010, 03:30:34 PM

It wouldn't matter if I did it or not, we don't use the lights in our house that much during the day or night anyway, but I might turn off or unplug anything that I'm not using. TBH I didn't know Earth Hour was tonight until I heard about it this morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2010, 03:56:28 PM

As far as I'm concerned, I've been participating ever since I began turning off the water while I brush my teeth, and turning off lights and the TV when I leave the room.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 27, 2010, 04:52:30 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2010, 03:56:28 PM

As far as I'm concerned, I've been participating ever since I began turning off the water while I brush my teeth, and turning off lights and the TV when I leave the room.

I usually do those things daily, I also unplug my desktop computer when I'm not using it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on March 27, 2010, 06:25:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 27, 2010, 02:57:54 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 27, 2010, 02:51:59 PM

Anyone doing Earth Hour tonight? I wont be.

No, nor will I ever. :thumbdown:

Same here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2010, 07:03:38 PM

Hah, the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards are tonight (not that I'll be watching that), so I highly doubt L.A. will be taking part in any Earth Hour tonight. In fact, it might be "anti-Earth" hour. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2010, 08:02:40 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on March 27, 2010, 03:20:24 PM

Nope not me, I am against global warming.

Same.

/me turns ON all the lights :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 27, 2010, 08:41:17 PM

Earth Hour really has no long lasting impacts and is just a gimmick to make people feel better and think they are doing something to help. If they want to do something they should do stuff like Aaron everyday.

I am pro-nuclear power all the way. Build a few of those bad boys and knock down all of the US coal plants and you will be doing a lot to save the environment. ~sigh~ Mass efficient power that creates little waste (waste that can be stored in a sealed cavern way below the Earth) or dirty non efficient coal plants that spew tons of pollutants into the air. The choice is simple.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2010, 09:13:24 PM

I'm not green at all, lol. I still use all incandescents (I HATE the light CFL's provide), and have a habit of leaving a lot of lights on when I leave. Although I have the water off when brushing my teeth, I have it on while shaving, and take really long, hot showers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 27, 2010, 09:20:19 PM

My parents replaced a 24 year old refrigerator and a 15 year old washer a couple weeks ago...is that good enough?

(Early estimates figure they save HALF of electricity and possibly 1/3 on water.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on March 27, 2010, 09:56:04 PM

I am not green at all. Well, I use those florecent light bulbs (Ones that look like a screw), and just turn the lights off when I am not in the room.  That's it.

Normaly, I leave all of my stuff on. Computers, TVs, VCRs, all of that. I only turn off the lights lol.

Also, I am for nuclear power, and hydro power stations (Water). I am not really for wind power as it is not a ideal source for alot of power at all :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2010, 09:59:12 PM

I actually don't mind the CFL lights, and I've somehow gotten my entire house to use them. The appearance is always hidden by some sort of lampshade, and they don't take any more time to turn on than an incandescent bulb.

But anyways, I'm what you would call a 'lazy environmentalist', as it has been dubbed on Forecast Earth. I'm not going to go way out of my way to go green (go off the grid, buy organic products, drive a smart car, etc). But I take dozens of little steps a day to lessen my carbon footprint. As mentioned, I am adamate (however you spell that) about turning things off when I leave the room. I have to keep turning off my sister's overhead light as she leaves her room... and it makes me mad when she goes back to the room just to turn it on and leaves. I will even turn the TV and lights off when I'm only out of the room for 10 seconds. I take 10 minute showers... period.
Speaking of little steps, there's a Rite Aid right by Sparrow, across the street from me, and I go there every couple of daze when I want some sort of a snack. I just bought a reusable cloth-type bag to use every time I go there from now on.

Honestly, if we all could do even little steps like the ones I've mentioned... it would have an enormous impact. You don't have to go way out of your way... just be environmentally minded when you are using something that impacts the environment.

I am a little bothered that most areas are powered by coal... and the power plant where my power comes from is a coal plant. That's part of why I do a lot of the green things I do. I'm totally for nuclear, solar, and hydro-electric power. I don't buy this 'clean coal' concept at all. You know, on the game that I used to play, SimCity 4, there are several types of power plants you can put in your city. I noticed one called Hydrogen (not hydroelectric), that I'm guessing works the same way hydrogen fuel cell cars do. I saw somewhere that one of these plants was being built somewhere in California, but I haven't seen one before. Perhaps this is the power of the future?

*Aaron steps off his soapbox :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 27, 2010, 10:12:26 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 27, 2010, 09:59:12 PM

I am a little bothered that most areas are powered by coal... and the power plant where my power comes from is a coal plant. That's part of why I do a lot of the green things I do. I'm totally for nuclear, solar, and hydro-electric power. I don't buy this 'clean coal' concept at all. You know, on the game that I used to play, SimCity 4, there are several types of power plants you can put in your city. I noticed one called Hydrogen (not hydroelectric), that I'm guessing works the same way hydrogen fuel cell cars do. I saw somewhere that one of these plants was being built somewhere in California, but I haven't seen one before. Perhaps this is the power of the future?

Don't hold your breath on that one. Nuclear is the future and we are just too stubborn in the US to accept it. Most of the world embraces it. I strongly believe lobbying from coal companies has helped fuel sentiment against nuclear. People point to Chernobyl as an example of why not to have it but if you look at that type of plant, its not even remotely close to what the rest of the worlds plants are like. The Russians pushed limits and had really bad tech. Not surprising how much they screwed up

As for CFLs.... I want to see long term studies that show the mercury and toxic materials in them don't overshadow their energy savings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 27, 2010, 10:12:59 PM

I celebrated Earth Hour by pregamming in my room, with my laptop connected to my tv via HDMI playing iTunes. My TV is EnergryStar certified though. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 27, 2010, 10:48:09 PM

Consumerist had a post in the past few days that shows that the EnergyStar label may be virtually useless since it wasn't regulated properly...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2010, 02:21:02 AM

I had all my lights on that hour. I am so good. >:)

Hey, I was redecorating my room at that time. I can't do that with the lights off. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 28, 2010, 08:30:38 AM

The younger crowd might not understand it, but it's an oldie, but it made me :rofl::
(http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/129127520587847782.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2010, 10:32:54 AM

I guess I'm part of the "younger crowd"...

Anyone smell an early hint of summer? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 28, 2010, 10:41:41 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2010, 10:32:54 AM

I guess I'm part of the "younger crowd"...

Anyone smell an early hint of summer? :P

Put it in the upper 80s and I will. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2010, 10:46:08 AM

Quote from: Zach on March 28, 2010, 10:41:41 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2010, 10:32:54 AM

I guess I'm part of the "younger crowd"...

Anyone smell an early hint of summer? :P

Put it in the upper 80s and I will. :P

With how it consistently keeps getting warmer... I would not be surprised to see 80's sometime towards the middle of April. I'm just awfully concerned about how dry it has been lately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2010, 11:37:04 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 28, 2010, 08:30:38 AM

The younger crowd might not understand it, but it's an oldie, but it made me :rofl::
([url]http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/129127520587847782.jpg[/url])

hai Tokio Hotel :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 12:40:40 PM

Ugh, I hate DTAs. It picked the worst day to show a messed up signal, and the wrong channel too (FOX). :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 28, 2010, 05:37:01 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 12:40:40 PM

Ugh, I hate DTAs. It picked the worst day to show a messed up signal, and the wrong channel too (FOX). :angry:

Hmm, mine don't seem to act up that much.

*Moved from Ban The Person Above You*
In addition to several record highs that now appear within my reach, we might be as warm as Tampa and Orlando later on this week! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 07:02:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 12:40:40 PM

Ugh, I hate DTAs. It picked the worst day to show a messed up signal, and the wrong channel too (FOX). :angry:

At least today's race ended up being postponed, but now I won't be able to catch most of it when it happens tomorrow at noon. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 28, 2010, 07:15:35 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 07:02:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 12:40:40 PM

Ugh, I hate DTAs. It picked the worst day to show a messed up signal, and the wrong channel too (FOX). :angry:

At least today's race ended up being postponed, but now I won't be able to catch most of it when it happens tomorrow at noon. :/

Mike, have you tried ClearQAM with your tuners? :unsure: That's the best way if you have cable to watch local stations in HD if an antenna pixelates a DTA's signal. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 09:04:54 PM

My tuner is analog, ClearQAM doesn't work on it. Doesn't it work with LCD TV's though? I can try and see if I can get ClearQAM on that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 28, 2010, 09:13:50 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 09:04:54 PM

My tuner is analog, ClearQAM doesn't work on it. Doesn't it work with LCD TV's though? I can try and see if I can get ClearQAM on that.

It should. I've had people tell me that QAM works on their ATSC TVs. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 28, 2010, 11:48:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 28, 2010, 09:04:54 PM

My tuner is analog, ClearQAM doesn't work on it. Doesn't it work with LCD TV's though? I can try and see if I can get ClearQAM on that.

Most TVs have it built in

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 29, 2010, 12:46:06 AM

Can anyone say Summer!  :dance:

(http://www1.whdh.com//images/weather/producer_uploads/7day_wide_629x354.jpg?1269811517)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2010, 04:02:00 AM

So, I bought a Motorola DROID a few weeks ago... I transitioned from a BlackBerry Storm to a Motorola DROID... I have to say, I am impressed with my purchase and am happy I have made it. It runs on the Android 2.0 OS, which is a linux based distro. I rooted the phone, which gives me the ability to run applications in super user mode, which enabled me to play around a bit with my home screen and looks and what not. I replaced the stock keyboard application and stock home screen application, and I'm enjoying it so far... Every day I keep playing around with it, finding new things, and playing around a lot.

Specs: http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID-US-EN.alt (http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID-US-EN.alt)

Screenshots of my hackery*:

(http://j.imagehost.org/0402/snapshot1.png)
(http://j.imagehost.org/0434/snapshot2.png)
(http://j.imagehost.org/0103/snapshot3.png)

Replaced stock keyboard, which is more powerful than the stock keyboard. It's called "Better Android Keyboard"... go figure. It gives me spelling suggestions, auto complete options, and popup keys. Popup keys is one of the features from the iPhone I like... it helps me to see what letters I'm pressing...
(http://j.imagehost.org/0051/snapshot4.png)
(http://j.imagehost.org/0188/snapshot5.png)

*Snapshots may be a little blurry as they are enlarged, but show up perfectly fine on the phone itself.

I'll probably play around with it some more and hack it around a bit more to my liking. Overall, I am impressed that Motorola developed such a great phone, especially after their shiteous ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 29, 2010, 05:18:39 AM

Hmm, I wonder if the HTCs will look like the Motorola DROID when they get ANDROID 2.0.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 29, 2010, 07:25:31 AM

Quote from: Zach on March 29, 2010, 05:18:39 AM

Hmm, I wonder if the HTCs will look like the Motorola DROID when they get ANDROID 2.0.

It most certainly will not look like those screenshot images. I can guarantee you that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 29, 2010, 11:22:40 AM

I recently bought a Droid... I love it as well. I'm anxiously awaiting Android 2.1

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 03:28:36 PM

I don't have the time and patience to quote posts but

@ Alex, yup can't wait for it but I'll be taking a break from my computer due to more personal issues (<_<) so I won't be on for around 2 weeks. 82 on Saturday for teh shore!
@ Jesse, slick looking phone! Does AIM and FB come preinstalled or did you have to install the applications onto your droid?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 29, 2010, 05:29:21 PM

Dont worry molly we'll miss u!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on March 29, 2010, 05:50:20 PM

I don't have time myself to post anymore like I use to!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2010, 06:10:01 PM

Quote from: Thecoolwriter on March 29, 2010, 05:50:20 PM

I don't have time myself to post anymore like I use to!!!

Aww, I'm sorry to hear, Tiffany! At least it's great to see you stop by! Hope you're doing well. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 06:31:08 PM

Can anyone spell S-U-M-M-E-R? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2010, 06:32:16 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 06:31:08 PM

Can anyone spell S-U-M-M-E-R? :P

Summer. S U M M E R. Summer.  :bleh:

*ahem*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 29, 2010, 06:50:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 29, 2010, 06:32:16 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 06:31:08 PM

Can anyone spell S-U-M-M-E-R? :P

Summer. S U M M E R. Summer.  :bleh:

*ahem*

Give that lady a cookie!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 29, 2010, 07:01:09 PM

Quote from: ruhgster on March 26, 2010, 03:36:09 PM

Hello everyone!

Life is so busy now, not much chance to get on here, but just stopping by to say hi!

Edit: Life is busy, not live.

Sorry I missed your post! Yea life sure can be busy. Hope all is well with you :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2010, 07:05:32 PM

I can certainly spell or say summer this upcoming weekend.  Temperatures will be climbing into the low 80s for me on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 07:05:52 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 29, 2010, 06:50:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 29, 2010, 06:32:16 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 06:31:08 PM

Can anyone spell S-U-M-M-E-R? :P

Summer. S U M M E R. Summer.  :bleh:

*ahem*

Give that lady a cookie!

*Hands Ana a cookie* :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 29, 2010, 07:50:45 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 07:05:52 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 29, 2010, 06:50:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 29, 2010, 06:32:16 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 06:31:08 PM

Can anyone spell S-U-M-M-E-R? :P

Summer. S U M M E R. Summer.  :bleh:

*ahem*

Give that lady a cookie!

*Hands Ana a cookie* :P

/me eats cookie.
om nom nom. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 29, 2010, 07:57:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2010, 07:05:32 PM

I can certainly spell or say summer this upcoming weekend.  Temperatures will be climbing into the low 80s for me on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! :o

A couple of our local mets are forecasting the same, if we do, it'll even earlier than it was last year. Time to break out the shades! :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 29, 2010, 08:10:13 PM

I'm chewing my first piece of gum in over two years. :shades:

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 29, 2010, 07:57:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2010, 07:05:32 PM

I can certainly spell or say summer this upcoming weekend.  Temperatures will be climbing into the low 80s for me on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! :o

A couple of our local mets are forecasting the same, if we do, it'll even earlier than it was last year. Time to break out the shades! :shades:

We'll be hitting 80° as well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 29, 2010, 08:31:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 29, 2010, 08:10:13 PM

I'm chewing my first piece of gum in over two years. :shades:

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 29, 2010, 07:57:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2010, 07:05:32 PM

I can certainly spell or say summer this upcoming weekend.  Temperatures will be climbing into the low 80s for me on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! :o

A couple of our local mets are forecasting the same, if we do, it'll even earlier than it was last year. Time to break out the shades! :shades:

We'll be hitting 80° as well. :yes:

lol, me too! :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2010, 08:59:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 03:28:36 PM

I don't have the time and patience to quote posts but

@ Alex, yup can't wait for it but I'll be taking a break from my computer due to more personal issues (<_<) so I won't be on for around 2 weeks. 82 on Saturday for teh shore!

Are you still gonna be on IM?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 09:33:57 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 29, 2010, 08:59:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 03:28:36 PM

I don't have the time and patience to quote posts but

@ Alex, yup can't wait for it but I'll be taking a break from my computer due to more personal issues (<_<) so I won't be on for around 2 weeks. 82 on Saturday for teh shore!

Are you still gonna be on IM?

Probably not as that's part of the reason..I'm getting really tired of flame wars and sh** going on with several of my Google Talk members and blocking every single one of the said members probably won't fix the problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 29, 2010, 09:51:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 09:33:57 PM

Probably not as that's part of the reason..I'm getting really tired of flame wars and sh** going on with several of my Google Talk members and blocking every single one of the said members probably won't fix the problem.

Aw, okay  :hmm: I hope things get better soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 09:58:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 29, 2010, 09:51:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 29, 2010, 09:33:57 PM

Probably not as that's part of the reason..I'm getting really tired of flame wars and sh** going on with several of my Google Talk members and blocking every single one of the said members probably won't fix the problem.

Aw, okay  :hmm: I hope things get better soon.

Yup thanks...had a foe by the name of "Nico" keylogging my account, too bad they underestimated me. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 29, 2010, 10:52:59 PM

See what happens! We start an 80F spell and I head off to somewhere in the 50s with drizzle. haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 29, 2010, 11:17:07 PM

Sorry to hear about that Martin. :(

But, on a great note, we'll be hitting 80 degrees tomorrow through Thursday as well. * WeatherWitness does happy dance. :dance: I'm ready for this warmer weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 30, 2010, 12:47:53 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 29, 2010, 11:17:07 PM

Sorry to hear about that Martin. :(

But, on a great note, we'll be hitting 80 degrees tomorrow through Thursday as well. * WeatherWitness does happy dance. :dance: I'm ready for this warmer weather.

Well considering where I will be it well makes up for it :) Enjoy that nice weather!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 30, 2010, 05:22:24 AM

I think that Nico person could have been in my account too as I saw an IM get sent to Molly that said "Me: f*** you". :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

I am an avid gum chewer.  I consider them my cigarettes.  I chew probably a total of 4 or 5 pieces a day (each lasting between an hour or two).  If I don't have gum, I either have a headache, or I am out. :P

My mom bought me 8 packs of gum for Christmas, and they are all gone as of last week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2010, 10:19:19 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

I am an avid gum chewer.  I consider them my cigarettes.  I chew probably a total of 4 or 5 pieces a day (each lasting between an hour or two).  If I don't have gum, I either have a headache, or I am out. :P

My mom bought me 8 packs of gum for Christmas, and they are all gone as of last week.

I know I'm not Zach, but I'm not a gum person either. I'll eat it, but I never carry gum on me, and it just isn't something I like to chew. If I'm really that desparate for something in my mouth... but I don't want to eat... I'll just chew on ice cubes :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2010, 11:51:34 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

I am an avid gum chewer.  I consider them my cigarettes.  I chew probably a total of 4 or 5 pieces a day (each lasting between an hour or two).  If I don't have gum, I either have a headache, or I am out. :P

My mom bought me 8 packs of gum for Christmas, and they are all gone as of last week.

Why didn't you tell me you had gum? I wanted some so badly!!! :bleh:

Winter Fresh = mah favorite.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 01:02:30 PM

Trident Layers is the way to go.  Actually, I like Trident anything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 30, 2010, 01:24:32 PM

I've never been a fan of gum although a lot of my high school classmates loved it.  I'd rather have a cracker. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2010, 04:03:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 30, 2010, 05:22:24 AM

I think that Nico person could have been in my account too as I saw an IM get sent to Molly that said "Me: f*** you". :wacko:

He also sent messages to Krishnan and Curt causing me to apologize to them after what "N" did. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 30, 2010, 04:18:08 PM

One more piece is needed to complete my network - picked up a 1TB external drive for backups today.  Now just waiting for the Belkin router to be released...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 30, 2010, 04:55:20 PM

I just recently got hooked onto gum... I've tried several different kinds to see which is best and I've decided to settle on 5 Gum (lasts a lot longer than others I've tried).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 30, 2010, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

Braces. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2010, 05:10:32 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 30, 2010, 04:55:20 PM

I just recently got hooked onto gum... I've tried several different kinds to see which is best and I've decided to settle on 5 Gum (lasts a lot longer than others I've tried).

I never cared for gum but now I'm addicted to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 30, 2010, 06:10:29 PM

I can't remember the last time I've chewed gum. It's probably been at least two years, maybe even more. I just never was a big gum chewer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 30, 2010, 06:18:46 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 30, 2010, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

Braces. :hmm:

You know you could chew sugarfree gum, right?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2010, 06:45:37 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on March 30, 2010, 06:18:46 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 30, 2010, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

Braces. :hmm:

You know you could chew sugarfree gum, right?

Any gum can get caught in braces and really make a mess. Braces were the main reason I've lost any desire for a lot of things... popcorn, gum, hard candy, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2010, 06:49:18 PM

Why do so many people these days need braces?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on March 30, 2010, 07:32:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2010, 06:49:18 PM

Why do so many people these days need braces?

To straighten their teeth and fix over/under bites?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2010, 08:05:27 PM

I'm very sad to hear this: Jaime Escalante, a legendary LA high school teacher died just several minutes ago. Watching "Stand and Deliver" a movie based on him, made me realize that math is very important in life. He's been my inspiration since 7th grade.  :cry: May he rest in peace.  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on March 30, 2010, 08:10:07 PM

We're supposed to be in for quite a storm this week.. Snow levels might be quite low..like low enough to reach some of the mountains just up the road from my house. Maybe I'll take the 'ol jeep out and see if I can see snow for the 1st time in like 3 years!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 30, 2010, 08:23:06 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 30, 2010, 06:45:37 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on March 30, 2010, 06:18:46 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 30, 2010, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

Braces. :hmm:

You know you could chew sugarfree gum, right?

Any gum can get caught in braces and really make a mess. Braces were the main reason I've lost any desire for a lot of things... popcorn, gum, hard candy, etc.

Uhhhh...no. Sugarfree gum will *not* get caught in braces. At least not these. And that's what my dental assistant lady told me. As a wise cartoon plankton once said, "THEY WENT TO COLLEGE!" ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan-2 on March 30, 2010, 09:03:45 PM

Hey all. This is my backup account due to a critical theme error in my normal account. :hmm: Just wanting to let you know this is the real Jonathan that lives in Podunkville. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 30, 2010, 09:18:34 PM

Quote from: Jonathan-2 on March 30, 2010, 09:03:45 PM

Hey all. This is my backup account due to a critical theme error in my normal account. :hmm: Just wanting to let you know this is the real Jonathan that lives in Podunkville. :)

Wow, my other one "Alejandro/gt1racer" had a critical error too glad your back tho!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 30, 2010, 09:26:03 PM

Quote from: Jonathan-2 on March 30, 2010, 09:03:45 PM

Hey all. This is my backup account due to a critical theme error in my normal account. :hmm: Just wanting to let you know this is the real Jonathan that lives in Podunkville. :)

A critical theme error??? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 30, 2010, 09:49:11 PM

I've resolved Jonathan's error and restored his account theme back to normal.  For some reason, it got changed to something else that caused a code error on his side.  He should be fine now. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on March 30, 2010, 10:14:24 PM

Weirdly after a password reset my account works again  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 30, 2010, 10:19:12 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on March 30, 2010, 10:14:24 PM

Weirdly after a password reset my account works again  :D

I think you gave up too quickly on your old account when you had your errors.  Resetting is always a good thing to do, so I'm glad you got yours working again! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 30, 2010, 11:36:10 PM

What is a "critical theme" error? :dunno: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2010, 12:13:00 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 30, 2010, 11:36:10 PM

What is a "critical theme" error? :dunno: :blink:

From what I could tell, a critical theme error is when something goes wrong in the code involving the forum theme you're using.  You're unable to do anything on your account if it happens.  I had to change Jonathan's forum theme back to the normal settings to fix his problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 31, 2010, 12:17:54 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on March 30, 2010, 07:32:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 30, 2010, 06:49:18 PM

Why do so many people these days need braces?

To straighten their teeth and fix over/under bites?

Yeah..exactly.

Why else would someone get braces?  :wacko:

Quote from: Zach on March 30, 2010, 04:58:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 30, 2010, 09:33:48 AM

Zach-- any particular reason why you have not chewed gum for 2 years?

Braces. :hmm:

Ahh, been there, done that (twice)  And I know someone mentioed sugarless gum.  As Aaron stated, it still sticks to your braces, but not as bad as the other gum.  I went a total of about 3 years with braces, and never chewed gum, which could be why I chew it all of the time now.  Who know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2010, 10:53:15 AM

I am one of those lucky people here that don't need braces.

ooooo I likey the new Easter logo...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2010, 01:15:10 PM

Quote from: Alejandro on March 30, 2010, 10:14:24 PM

Weirdly after a password reset my account works again  :D

Yeah I dont have braces either and dont plan to get them..

RIP Gt1racer,but good to see your old account back! My spring break has officially started today!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2010, 02:44:59 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2010, 12:13:00 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 30, 2010, 11:36:10 PM

What is a "critical theme" error? :dunno: :blink:

From what I could tell, a critical theme error is when something goes wrong in the code involving the forum theme you're using.  You're unable to do anything on your account if it happens.  I had to change Jonathan's forum theme back to the normal settings to fix his problem.

Happens when you change your account to a theme I forgot to remove that doesn't work and you can't get back into your settings to remove. Doh!  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on March 31, 2010, 02:54:43 PM

Belkin routers out April 5..... :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

I've needed braces for years, but I've never got them, and don't plan to either. I don't want to go through all that pain and hassle, not eating certain foods, as well as spending so much money on them. I have more important things (college, etc) to spend it on. You know what they say, don't fix what ain't broke. :D

But, I'm pretty sure you CAN chew gum with braces on, as people I know who wear them tell me they can. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 31, 2010, 06:05:18 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

I've needed braces for years, but I've never got them, and don't plan to either. I don't want to go through all that pain and hassle, not eating certain foods, as well as spending so much money on them. I have more important things (college, etc) to spend it on. You know what they say, don't fix what ain't broke. :D

But, I'm pretty sure you CAN chew gum with braces on, as people I know who wear them tell me they can. :unsure:

You CAN do anything you want with braces on.  It is highly recommended you do not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 31, 2010, 06:39:21 PM

Crap. I have the new YT layout and everyone else I talk to too has it now. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on March 31, 2010, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 31, 2010, 06:39:21 PM

Crap. I have the new YT layout and everyone else I talk to too has it now. :angry:

Yep, I do too. Horribly inconvenient and not user-friendly, like weather.com.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2010, 06:47:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 31, 2010, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 31, 2010, 06:39:21 PM

Crap. I have the new YT layout and everyone else I talk to too has it now. :angry:

Yep, I do too. Horribly inconvenient and not user-friendly, like weather.com.

I used to have it but I got switched back to the old one for some reason. To be honest I really don't like it. I'm more into rating vids than just "liking" them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2010, 06:54:04 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 31, 2010, 06:47:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 31, 2010, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 31, 2010, 06:39:21 PM

Crap. I have the new YT layout and everyone else I talk to too has it now. :angry:

Yep, I do too. Horribly inconvenient and not user-friendly, like weather.com.

I used to have it but I got switched back to the old one for some reason. To be honest I really don't like it. I'm more into rating vids than just "liking" them.

Yuck!  :angry: I HATE the new YouTube layout. :thumbdown: It seems like with every update they keep making, they are working on DOWNGRADING the site. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on March 31, 2010, 07:01:17 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

I don't want to go through all that pain and hassle, not eating certain foods

A) They're not that painful. People blow that WAY out of proportion. Just a few sensitive teeth here and there.
B) What do you mean that hassle? They just glue brackets on your teeth, put the wire in, and snap the brackets closed.
C) Not eating certain foods? My dental assistant lady said you can eat just about anything with braces if you just be careful (and if it's something like chips or pretzels, break it up into smaller pieces.)

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 31, 2010, 12:17:54 AM

As Aaron stated, it still sticks to your braces, but not as bad as the other gum.

Nope. And when it does stick to your teeth, you've gotten something ON your braces. If you chew sugarfree gum (although I was told these brackets are somewhat different than brackets before), you WILL be okay. And why would the gum get near your braces anyway? It's not like you'd roll the gum all over your brackets! <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 31, 2010, 07:18:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 31, 2010, 06:47:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 31, 2010, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 31, 2010, 06:39:21 PM

Crap. I have the new YT layout and everyone else I talk to too has it now. :angry:

Yep, I do too. Horribly inconvenient and not user-friendly, like weather.com.

I used to have it but I got switched back to the old one for some reason. To be honest I really don't like it. I'm more into rating vids than just "liking" them.

I actually like the layout.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2010, 07:52:36 PM

My YT account has been flipped back and forth between the old and new layouts for the past month.  I'm afraid the new layout will be what all of us see in the future, and we'll just have to live with it. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2010, 08:02:09 PM

It's terrible, as usual.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 31, 2010, 08:19:12 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2010, 07:52:36 PM

My YT account has been flipped back and forth between the old and new layouts for the past month.  I'm afraid the new layout will be what all of us see in the future, and we'll just have to live with it. :hmm:

It debuted for everyone permanently starting today. Also I should mention that this change wasn't completely Youtube's idea, apparently going by one of their blog entries, many YT viewers wanted some of the changes made.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2010, 08:38:12 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on March 31, 2010, 06:47:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on March 31, 2010, 06:42:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 31, 2010, 06:39:21 PM

Crap. I have the new YT layout and everyone else I talk to too has it now. :angry:

Yep, I do too. Horribly inconvenient and not user-friendly, like weather.com.

I used to have it but I got switched back to the old one for some reason. To be honest I really don't like it. I'm more into rating vids than just "liking" them.

Copying that from Facebook. Facebook actually got rid of the Become a Fan button. Now its like.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 09:03:46 PM

Geesh, I knew trying to improve on my social life would affect my  grades. Ever since I started doing more extra-curricular stuff, such as  working in the studio in the morning, and started skyrocketing with  socialization, my grades started to slip. I have a 76% right now in  English (though I'm not that much of a fan of that teacher, she gets  mood swings a lot, is kinda strict with grading, and my weakness in  that area doesn't help either), and B's in two other classes. I just can't seem to do well socially and academically, it has to be one or the other.  (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/Smileys/1/hmm.png) I hate mental disorders. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2010, 09:10:55 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 09:03:46 PM

Geesh, I knew trying to improve on my social life would affect my  grades. Ever since I started doing more extra-curricular stuff, such as  working in the studio in the morning, and started skyrocketing with  socialization, my grades started to slip. I have a 76% right now in  English (though I'm not that much of a fan of that teacher, she gets  mood swings a lot, is kinda strict with grading, and my weakness in  that area doesn't help either), and B's in two other classes.

What are "Individual Studies" ? What grade are you in btw?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 09:12:23 PM

It's basically a special ed version of study hall. You get credit for doing work, and get help if needed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2010, 09:14:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 09:12:23 PM

It's basically a special ed version of study hall. You get credit for doing work, and get help if needed.

Oh well thats good. Helps your GPA out a bit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2010, 09:23:51 PM

Mike, doing well in both social life and academics comes down to striking a perfect balance between the two.  You have to be real good at time management to do both well.  It's something that everyone in high school, college, and even adulthood (with job-related work and social life) has to master.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 31, 2010, 10:38:39 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on March 31, 2010, 07:01:17 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

I don't want to go through all that pain and hassle, not eating certain foods

A) They're not that painful. People blow that WAY out of proportion. Just a few sensitive teeth here and there.
B) What do you mean that hassle? They just glue brackets on your teeth, put the wire in, and snap the brackets closed.
C) Not eating certain foods? My dental assistant lady said you can eat just about anything with braces if you just be careful (and if it's something like chips or pretzels, break it up into smaller pieces.)

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 31, 2010, 12:17:54 AM

As Aaron stated, it still sticks to your braces, but not as bad as the other gum.

Nope. And when it does stick to your teeth, you've gotten something ON your braces. If you chew sugarfree gum (although I was told these brackets are somewhat different than brackets before), you WILL be okay. And why would the gum get near your braces anyway? It's not like you'd roll the gum all over your brackets! <_<

I am just relaying what my orthodontist said.  I don't need you to contradict what he said.

I am sure things are much different than when I had braces.

Has anyone tried invisiline?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2010, 10:54:06 PM

I had braces for about 2 years. I chewed soo much gum. I don't think I changed my eating habits at all. I chew about 2 packs a gum on school days. Addicting :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 11:04:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 31, 2010, 10:54:06 PM

I had braces for about 2 years. I chewed soo much gum. I don't think I changed my eating habits at all. I chew about 2 packs a gum on school days. Addicting :P

lol, I go through 2 packs a day too but that's because so many people demand me to give them gum :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2010, 11:21:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 31, 2010, 11:04:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 31, 2010, 10:54:06 PM

I had braces for about 2 years. I chewed soo much gum. I don't think I changed my eating habits at all. I chew about 2 packs a gum on school days. Addicting :P

lol, I go through 2 packs a day too but that's because so many people demand me to give them gum :P

Hahaha tell me about it :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 31, 2010, 11:24:11 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 31, 2010, 10:54:06 PM

I had braces for about 2 years. I chewed soo much gum. I don't think I changed my eating habits at all. I chew about 2 packs a gum on school days. Addicting :P

2 packs? wow, I just chew like 3 pieces of gum every other day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 01, 2010, 12:24:47 AM

Youtube has a funny little April Fools Joke
http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/ (http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 01:01:21 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 01, 2010, 12:24:47 AM

Youtube has a funny little April Fools Joke
[url]http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/[/url] ([url]http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/[/url])

I just noticed that when I was watching a video. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 01, 2010, 05:59:06 AM

Loved it, haha. :bleh:

Also, why does FB disable accounts for nothing? One of my friends got his disabled last night. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2010, 07:31:01 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 01, 2010, 05:59:06 AM

Loved it, haha. :bleh:

Also, why does FB disable accounts for nothing? One of my friends got his disabled last night. :wacko:

They don't... Usually there's some sort of Terms of Service violation... If he or she feels they did nothing wrong, they should appeal it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 10:16:25 AM

LMAO @ Google's April Fools Day joke.

(http://j.imagehost.org/0698/topeka.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2010, 10:29:25 AM

Apparently, applications on Facebook can no longer send you notifications.... I dunno about you, but this is the BEST decision Facebook has made in a long time.... Now my notifications aren't a cluttered 6 page length mess anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2010, 11:24:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2010, 10:29:25 AM

Apparently, applications on Facebook can no longer send you notifications.... I dunno about you, but this is the BEST decision Facebook has made in a long time.... Now my notifications aren't a cluttered 6 page length mess anymore.

It's been like that for awhile. I concur about enjoying this, I'm getting tired of 50+ useless notifications per day.

Also, WTF is up with Jimmy on Youtube? He's trying to hack several accounts, demanding passwords, posting inappropriate content, sent friend requests from sock puppet accounts and sent nasty messages to several YT members who are also active members in this forum including myself, Krishnan and Patrick.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2010, 12:35:01 PM

OMG President Obama to Fall River! @ 2:30pm today

http://wbztv.com/local/president.obama.fall.2.1605297.html (http://wbztv.com/local/president.obama.fall.2.1605297.html)

http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1176903253/President-Obama-coming-to-Fall-River (http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1176903253/President-Obama-coming-to-Fall-River)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 01:08:18 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2010, 11:24:19 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 01, 2010, 10:29:25 AM

Apparently, applications on Facebook can no longer send you notifications.... I dunno about you, but this is the BEST decision Facebook has made in a long time.... Now my notifications aren't a cluttered 6 page length mess anymore.

It's been like that for awhile. I concur about enjoying this, I'm getting tired of 50+ useless notifications per day.

Also, WTF is up with Jimmy on Youtube? He's trying to hack several accounts, demanding passwords, posting inappropriate content, sent friend requests from sock puppet accounts and sent nasty messages to several YT members who are also active members in this forum including myself, Krishnan and Patrick.

I'm concerned about my account too, since for whatever reason, Jimmy has a massive obsession with me.

Quote from: Alejandro on April 01, 2010, 12:35:01 PM

OMG President Obama to Fall River! @ 2:30pm today

[url]http://wbztv.com/local/president.obama.fall.2.1605297.html[/url] ([url]http://wbztv.com/local/president.obama.fall.2.1605297.html[/url])

[url]http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1176903253/President-Obama-coming-to-Fall-River[/url] ([url]http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1176903253/President-Obama-coming-to-Fall-River[/url])

Wow! He was in the E.L. during his campaign in 2008.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 01:22:52 PM

What's the account name? I'll block him in advance.

Also, it was a pointless day to go to Jury Duty. I wasn't selected to hear the trial of the 61-year-old man who was accused of stalking an Imperial teen. 50 people, including myself were to report, but 12 of the 50 were selected. If I were to be selected to hear this, I would have sacrificed my spring break for THAT. Yeah, I wanted to go for it, just to be familiar with it. Oh well, maybe next year.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 01:26:23 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 01:22:52 PM

What's the account name? I'll block him in advance.

He used TWCMax (though I think that was closed), Intellguy15, and a couple others I can't think of.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2010, 01:35:21 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 01:26:23 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 01:22:52 PM

What's the account name? I'll block him in advance.

He used TWCMax (though I think that was closed), Intellguy15, and a couple others I can't think of.

TWCMax, Intelliguy86, Intellguy15, MrsRepairShop, JRuska1986 and a few others I can't think of at the moment. I just blocked all of those accounts but be on the lookout for more fake accounts if you get friend requests or messages from them with proper grammar, capitalization, etc.

And Aaron, you should really report him for harrassment and impersonation. Patrick and I had a talk about this yesterday. Let me know if you are interested in reporting him..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 01:36:15 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 01:26:23 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 01:22:52 PM

What's the account name? I'll block him in advance.

He used TWCMax (though I think that was closed), Intellguy15, and a couple others I can't think of.

Ahh. TWCMax. I already blocked him a couple weeks ago when I posted my EC iSTAR videos, He commented like 5 times on one of the three videos (which I forgot to disable comments). But meh, he's not a problem for me anymore since he's been blocked....unless he creates a new account... :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 01, 2010, 02:03:14 PM

Wow What an april fool's joke

http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1176903253/President-Obama-coming-to-Fall-River (http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1176903253/President-Obama-coming-to-Fall-River)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 03:32:14 PM

Oh my god, I stepped out of school into a sauna! I haven't experienced 75 in too long :P

Capital Region Int'l Arpt has officially hit 78, beating the record of 75 set in 1946. w00t! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 01, 2010, 04:17:43 PM

I felt so hot stepping outside as well. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 01, 2010, 05:24:28 PM

I think Mother Nature is playing an April Fool's joke on us with this sudden warm up. :P  My high is officially 87°F today, and I think it may get near 90°F tomorrow, which would be really unusual for me in early April.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2010, 05:30:31 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 01, 2010, 05:24:28 PM

I think Mother Nature is playing an April Fool's joke on us with this sudden warm up. :P  My high is officially 87°F today, and I think it may get near 90°F tomorrow, which would be really unusual for me in early April.

I want my warmth back!!!! I'm shivering!!!!! :pinch:

Seriously, it's been a crazy week in terms of forecast. It was in the 80's on Tuesday, 70's and windy on Wednesday, and today we're stuck in the high 50's-low 60's because of a small system that dumped a lot of rain while I was en route to the courthouse. By this weekend we're back to normal... like wow. O_o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on April 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

:D
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8194/recordhighweb.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 01, 2010, 06:05:38 PM

Warm here too...

Tuesday: 80°
Wednesday: 83°
Today: 80°

:biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 01, 2010, 06:08:02 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

:D
([url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8194/recordhighweb.png[/url])

You blew that record waaay out of the water. You were even a hair warmer than me.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 06:14:48 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

:D
([url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8194/recordhighweb.png[/url])

Hey, join the club! But wow, that's a landslide record :blink:

Speaking of the record high screen... is it possible for the record high screen to have two pages? In retrospect, I would think it could display a record high set for today, and another possible one for tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 01, 2010, 08:28:24 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 06:14:48 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

:D
([url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8194/recordhighweb.png[/url])

Hey, join the club! But wow, that's a landslide record :blink:

 In retrospect, I would think it could display a record high set for today, and another possible one for tomorrow.

I don't follow you exactly. I think its probably limited to 1 screen

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 08:45:25 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 01, 2010, 08:28:24 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 06:14:48 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

:D
([url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8194/recordhighweb.png[/url])

Hey, join the club! But wow, that's a landslide record :blink:

 In retrospect, I would think it could display a record high set for today, and another possible one for tomorrow.

I don't follow you exactly. I think its probably limited to 1 screen

Well, I was sort of using the same analogy that comes with the weather bulletins... have more than 3, and it uses a second page. Wouldn't it be possible, if the Intellistar showed a record that was set today, but also had to show one that was in store for the following day?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 01, 2010, 08:48:16 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 08:45:25 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 01, 2010, 08:28:24 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 01, 2010, 06:14:48 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 01, 2010, 05:49:01 PM

:D
([url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8194/recordhighweb.png[/url])

Hey, join the club! But wow, that's a landslide record :blink:

 In retrospect, I would think it could display a record high set for today, and another possible one for tomorrow.

I don't follow you exactly. I think its probably limited to 1 screen

Well, I was sort of using the same analogy that comes with the weather bulletins... have more than 3, and it uses a second page. Wouldn't it be possible, if the Intellistar showed a record that was set today, but also had to show one that was in store for the following day?

I don't think so because when I set those record lows back to back during late July last year it didn't do that it just showed the one expected for the first day then when the next day got here it showed that one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 01, 2010, 09:03:07 PM

April Fools' Day Fun on KY3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXu93jO0-qg#)
^ No explanation needed.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 01, 2010, 10:14:57 PM

I think what he's referring to is the fact that the record screen also shows when the temperature for the next day is forecast to exceed the record. Not sure if it's possible to show two record screens, though... maybe one of our intellistar gurus can help us out here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 02, 2010, 02:52:53 AM

FAIL
*looks outside window* I can see ahead of me!
(see visibility)
↓

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 02, 2010, 06:00:16 AM

Well, I have school today. <_<

HCPS's reasoon is because a lot of Muslims complained that their holday wasn't off but ours was. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 02, 2010, 09:58:36 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 02, 2010, 06:00:16 AM

Well, I have school today. <_<

HCPS's reasoon is because a lot of Muslims complained that their holday wasn't off but ours was. :rolleyes:

I never got Friday off anyway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 02, 2010, 10:00:37 AM

Exact opposite here.  Too many kids would take off for noon mass and not come back, so attendance was piss-poor the rest of the day....so they've forced it off now.  Originally it was a built-in snow day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 10:06:16 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 02, 2010, 10:00:37 AM

Exact opposite here.  Too many kids would take off for noon mass and not come back, so attendance was piss-poor the rest of the day....so they've forced it off now.  Originally it was a built-in snow day.

Exactly the same here. It was pointless to have school today... too few people would come. As it was, Thursday was a quiet day at school. Nonetheless, the only problem is that it feels like a Saturday today.

Also, check this out. It is so far above average in the northeastern Great Lakes (around Ontario), that they don't even have dark enough shading to symbolize how far above average the temps are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2010, 11:44:03 AM

The schoolkids here (including my little sister) always get Friday off before Spring Break. They take church services very seriously...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2010, 11:58:52 AM

what's the link for twct forums in mobile mode? I'm on my itouch thanks

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2010, 12:00:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2010, 11:58:52 AM

what's the link for twct forums in mobile mode? I'm on my itouch thanks

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?wap2 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?wap2)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 01:03:55 PM

So for the past couple hours, I had been smelling the burning plastic/electrical fire smell. I kept going around my room, checking my laptop, my lamp, the fan I have running, etc, and couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from. Last hour, my desktop computer froze 3 times, and subsequently, I had to shut it off and restart it. While I was doing work. The 3rd time I just gave it a couple minutes since I figured it may be slow, and then it went to a blue screen. No, not the BSOD, since it was a solid blue screen, that flashed and moved between several shades of blue. After checking a possibly faulty connection (which is not the case, but I had to check) between my computer and my monitor, I shut it all off. I then checked the desktop computer itself, and traced the burning smell to the power supply, the large box at the top of the computer right where I plug the power cord into. The thought has come to my mind that something may have shorted out. Thoughts?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2010, 01:16:34 PM

The power supply probably went. It probably overheated since you kept your computer on so much and recording TWC constantly. Replacements aren't too expensive, ranging from about $30-$40 and up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 01:34:38 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 02, 2010, 01:16:34 PM

The power supply probably went. It probably overheated since you kept your computer on so much and recording TWC constantly. Replacements aren't too expensive, ranging from about $30-$40 and up.

Yeah, I didn't think it was too expensive to do that. I've messed with the power supply before, so I could probably handle replacing it myself. Problem is, I don't know if the Power Supply is all that's wrong. Gotta wait for my dad to get back from near Benton Harbor to go out to Staples and have them look at it.

On a somewhat related note... anyone else confused if it's Friday or Saturday? I have had to remind myself at least 20 times today that it was Friday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 02, 2010, 01:47:38 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 01:34:38 PM

On a somewhat related note... anyone else confused if it's Friday or Saturday? I have had to remind myself at least 20 times today that it was Friday.

No, because I have class today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2010, 02:33:20 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 02, 2010, 01:47:38 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 01:34:38 PM

On a somewhat related note... anyone else confused if it's Friday or Saturday? I have had to remind myself at least 20 times today that it was Friday.

No, because I have class today.

To me it's a Saturday. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2010, 02:52:41 PM

Thanks mike the quote posts option doesn't work

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 02, 2010, 03:37:31 PM

My break isn't until 4/12. Lucky you guys. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2010, 03:39:45 PM

My break got shortened due to the snow days. I only have off today through Monday, instead of all next week as originally scheduled.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2010, 03:50:06 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 02, 2010, 03:37:31 PM

My break isn't until 4/12. Lucky you guys. :(

Wanna trade, Zach? My trip to my hometown is in two weeks instead of next week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 02, 2010, 03:50:35 PM

On a somewhat related note... anyone else confused if it's Friday or Saturday? I have had to remind myself at least 20 times today that it was Friday.
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I thought yesterday was Friday and today well....Friday.  :P I guess I been ready for my Spring break to start now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 02, 2010, 04:02:16 PM

I'm confused on the days, too. :P

Is Spring Break in the NE this week? :dunno: Our spring break was a couple of weeks ago, and we have another day off today as well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2010, 04:03:13 PM

We always have Spring Break on the week of Easter, so next week would have been ours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 04:06:56 PM

For me, it's always the first full week in April. Easter just happens to fall on the first Sunday of it. Like I mentioned earlier, we also got today off because it would have been pointless to have school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Alejandro on April 02, 2010, 04:09:29 PM

Mine was the Week of March 22nd

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 02, 2010, 04:17:34 PM

My spring break was the week of March 15th.  I would have much rather had spring break Easter week.  But, it's all good

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 02, 2010, 04:24:46 PM

You could all just skip spring break and go straight to summer where I am now.  My high today is officially 91°F, and it feels like everything is on fire outside thanks to the relative humidity dropping to 15% the past three days! :fire:  I can't remember it getting so hot this early in the year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2010, 04:34:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 02, 2010, 04:24:46 PM

You could all just skip spring break and go straight to summer where I am now.  My high today is officially 91°F, and it feels like everything is on fire outside thanks to the relative humidity dropping to 15% the past three days! :fire:  I can't remember it getting so hot this early in the year.

Wow, Patrick! That is hot! We're stuck in the high 70's-low 80's. To be honest, I'm freezing.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 02, 2010, 05:24:24 PM

 :rofl:
You touch the Intellistar's tra la la :O (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f29ukGhrLVo&layer_token=453ddce3882125b9#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 02, 2010, 05:29:25 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 02, 2010, 05:24:24 PM

:rofl:
You touch the Intellistar's tra la la :O ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f29ukGhrLVo&layer_token=453ddce3882125b9#[/url])

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:09:22 PM

Due to extensive cloud cover, Lansing officially fell 2 degrees short of our 81 degree record. It has been overcast ever since around noon.

Anyways, I went out to Howell, and the customer service at the Staples there was phenominal. It's just annoying how I have to drive a half hour out there and a half hour back. My desktop computer is all alone tonite, without my company :P
Looks like costs may run me close to $70. Not to mention I'm buying a brand new lawn mower this week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 02, 2010, 07:50:50 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:09:22 PM

Not to mention I'm buying a brand new lawn mower this week.

I am thinking of purchasing one of those electric lawnmowers. I am EXTREMELY lazy when it comes to cutting the grass. Heck I don't even do it now. I think it would be neat to try one and see how the technology has improved. Thank goodness Roomba can clean my room :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:54:16 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 02, 2010, 07:50:50 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:09:22 PM

Not to mention I'm buying a brand new lawn mower this week.

I am thinking of purchasing one of those electric lawnmowers. I am EXTREMELY lazy when it comes to cutting the grass. Heck I don't even do it now. I think it would be neat to try one and see how the technology has improved. Thank goodness Roomba can clean my room :P

Do you have a small lawn to mow? Electric/battery mowers are only recommended for smaller lawns, and you have to recharge them every 3 daze or so... or else you can inadvertently cause damage to the engine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2010, 10:59:25 PM

All I need is a pushmower. My backyard is as small as my living room. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 02, 2010, 11:08:18 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:54:16 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 02, 2010, 07:50:50 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:09:22 PM

Not to mention I'm buying a brand new lawn mower this week.

I am thinking of purchasing one of those electric lawnmowers. I am EXTREMELY lazy when it comes to cutting the grass. Heck I don't even do it now. I think it would be neat to try one and see how the technology has improved. Thank goodness Roomba can clean my room :P

Do you have a small lawn to mow? Electric/battery mowers are only recommended for smaller lawns, and you have to recharge them every 3 daze or so... or else you can inadvertently cause damage to the engine.

The ones ive looked at seem to have enough power for the square footage or come with a second battery.  Just hook it up to the charger when not in use and its good

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 02, 2010, 11:20:03 PM

My break is on till 4/12

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 03, 2010, 01:47:49 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 02, 2010, 07:50:50 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 02, 2010, 07:09:22 PM

Not to mention I'm buying a brand new lawn mower this week.

I am thinking of purchasing one of those electric lawnmowers. I am EXTREMELY lazy when it comes to cutting the grass. Heck I don't even do it now. I think it would be neat to try one and see how the technology has improved. Thank goodness Roomba can clean my room :P

I don't even need a lawnmower. I don't have grass. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 03, 2010, 06:16:07 AM

haha, fail (the picture I have attached) :P

But anyways, adding into that discussion about lawn mowers, I found a really good one at Sears on my way back from Howell yesterday afternoon. A really good Honda/Craftsmen mower for $336. 21", self-propelled gas engine. Gotta have self propelled...

Adding onto my post here, anyone remember that issue I brought up yesterday, regarding that burnt plastic smell I was noticing with my desktop's power supply? I went all the way down to Howell
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7481/elansingmetromap.jpg)
And dropped off my desktop computer. An Easy Tech I've known for years (who moved from the Lansing store out to the Howell store) looked at it this morning. I'm glad I did not just go with replacing the power supply. He found the burning smell to actually be coming from the computer's graphics card. The graphics card's fan has actually gone kaput, so it is stuck and won't turn. Not surprising with all the things I've done with it. But anyways, I bought that graphics card new in February 2008. I'm hoping I bought the protection plan on it. If I did, then I can just swap out this one for a new one (or at least the cost of the old one can go towards a new one), with only the cost of installation to be concerned about. But if I did not, I'm running at least $200, with both the cost of the new card and the installation. This is not to mention, I probably should buy a new power supply (nothing was wrong with this, but a new graphics card would probably require a bigger power supply than the one I'm using).

Point being, I probably won't have the computer back until Tuesday. I'll try to record WUWA on Monday and Tuesday with my laptop, but if there's something you missed, I only have files from up through yesterday at noon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 03, 2010, 05:08:28 PM

Since the forum will be closed starting tomorrow for the merge, I want to wish everyone a happy Easter! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 03, 2010, 05:32:18 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 03, 2010, 05:08:28 PM

Since the forum will be closed starting tomorrow for the merge, I want to wish everyone a happy Easter! :happy:

Yeah, and most of us will be gone almost the whole day (like me :P). Happy (early) Easter, everyone!  :happy:

/me turns into an Easter bunny and hops around TWC Today. *hop hop hop*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 03, 2010, 05:33:40 PM

/me feeds Anibunny

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 03, 2010, 10:57:50 PM

I thought Jesse said the forum wasn't closing until the evening, but maybe it will happen earlier, IDK. :no:

Happy [early] Easter, everyone!

/me wants Anibunny to bring him candy. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 03, 2010, 11:03:10 PM

I'll bring some.... tomorrow.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 03, 2010, 11:52:23 PM

Before the forum merge, I thought I should leave everyone with some "Springy" pics I took today between my house and Sparrow. The tulip one is my own :happy:
Happy Easter Everyone!

(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9509/8gbpictures066.jpg)

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7150/8gbpictures005.jpg)

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7097/8gbpictures008.jpg)

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9776/8gbpictures011.jpg)

(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8301/8gbpictures012.jpg)

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2951/8gbpictures013.jpg)

Thanks Ana, lol. Sorry, I reposted this since the other pictures were so large.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2010, 12:09:54 AM

That's fine, Aaron. I'll just repost.

I am growing purple tulips in my garden. Those look so pretty!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 04, 2010, 12:28:50 AM

Can't wait for 8pm tonight! Red Sox Opening Day

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2010, 12:59:53 AM

Those pix r beautiful Aaron :). Btw it seems ryan farish is having a dilemma with our Yt videos..he asked me to pull down my supernova video but I didn't do it figuring he'll forget about it. Now I'm having second thoughts about uploading his music in the future                                       

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 08, 2010, 05:52:51 PM

Welcome back to the Porch! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 08, 2010, 05:54:12 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 08, 2010, 05:52:51 PM

Welcome back to the Porch! :D

Yay

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

THE PORCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11  :dance:

/me runs toward the porch and hugs the flowers

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 08, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

So nice and warm back in the states. booo :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2010, 07:19:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 08, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

So nice and warm back in the states. booo :P

Not where I'm at.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 08, 2010, 07:43:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 08, 2010, 07:19:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 08, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

So nice and warm back in the states. booo :P

Not where I'm at.  :no:

Same here, although I'll see the sun finally tomorrow! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 08, 2010, 07:44:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 08, 2010, 07:19:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 08, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

So nice and warm back in the states. booo :P

Not where I'm at.  :no:

Aww :(

I was thinking why so many people were up soo late but I keep forgetting about this time difference >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 08, 2010, 07:52:55 PM

We won't see the horde of twcc_ users log in until Matt locks his forums and makes a post, etc...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 08, 2010, 07:57:47 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 08, 2010, 07:52:55 PM

We won't see the horde of twcc_ users log in until Matt locks his forums and makes a post, etc...

He has been made aware

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 08, 2010, 08:26:36 PM

Just to let everyone know (because I know you all love me so much :P), I will be out of town and won't be logging on here for the next 5 days or so. After getting back, I will work with my TWCC account, so I hope it's not too late to wait until then. :)

See you all later! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 08, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 08, 2010, 07:44:10 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 08, 2010, 07:19:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 08, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

So nice and warm back in the states. booo :P

Not where I'm at.  :no:

Aww :(

I was thinking why so many people were up soo late but I keep forgetting about this time difference >_<

Hard to get used to, huh? :P

The reason why is that there's a chance for showers on the day I go back to college. Not spring-like weather for me. >_>

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 08, 2010, 08:26:36 PM

Just to let everyone know (because I know you all love me so much :P), I will be out of town and won't be logging on here for the next 5 days or so. After getting back, I will work with my TWCC account, so I hope it's not too late to wait until then. :)

See you all later! :wave:

Have an awesome time, Andy! We'll miss ya :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 08, 2010, 09:32:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 08, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

So nice and warm back in the states. booo :P

It's not that warm here.. It's like 43 degrees here, blah!

BTW this is my first post from my iPad, this thing is so cool! I originally wasn't going to get one but once I used one I was hooked!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 08, 2010, 09:44:11 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 08, 2010, 08:26:36 PM

Just to let everyone know (because I know you all love me so much :P), I will be out of town and won't be logging on here for the next 5 days or so. After getting back, I will work with my TWCC account, so I hope it's not too late to wait until then. :)

See you all later! :wave:

Don't worry, we'll still be handling TWCC accounts for a long while.  Hope you have a fun time! :wave:

While the forum merge was happening, I had two days in a row where the high reached 93°F!  It's finally cooling down here, but I'm starting to worry about this summer as I've already seen three days with high temperatures over 90°F so far this year, and it's only April 8. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 08, 2010, 10:33:09 PM

Hey Kyle, how is the iPad? Is it much better than what the critics have said about the device?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 08, 2010, 10:57:29 PM

Gosh, it's about time I'm getting my hair cut. Haven't had one since February 27th and it's likely getting cut Saturday. :wacko: :P

I am also getting sick of the same hairstyle I've had since Summer 2009 (after I got it cut and it started growing a bit), so I'm trying to hope and see if the hairdresser can shorten it and have it a lot straighter. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2010, 01:49:57 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 08, 2010, 10:57:29 PM

Gosh, it's about time I'm getting my hair cut. Haven't had one since February 27th and it's likely getting cut Saturday. :wacko: :P

I am also getting sick of the same hairstyle I've had since Summer 2009 (after I got it cut and it started growing a bit), so I'm trying to hope and see if the hairdresser can shorten it and have it a lot straighter. :hmm:

/me haz giant scissors.  :devil: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 09, 2010, 08:34:36 PM

What a beautiful picture from Sparrow this evening! Whew, it was cold up there.

ugh, I keep forgetting how massive of resolutions my pictures come out in.
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9776/8gbpictures011.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2010, 08:46:37 PM

Aaron did you get my PM?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 09, 2010, 08:59:14 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2010, 08:46:37 PM

Aaron did you get my PM?

Yeah I did, sorry. I'll get those clips for you momentarily.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 09, 2010, 10:15:54 PM

The object I have attached was my early morning. Please read for those living alone, or in small towns you may consider "safe".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on April 09, 2010, 11:10:44 PM

It's going to take some getting used to, posting here, rather than on twc classics. I'll survive it. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 09, 2010, 11:24:31 PM

Does anyone know how to plug in HDMI cables to a TV tuner to get as many of the HD capabilities out of my HD box as possible? From when I got that box back in February, I've had to use your typical yellow video, and red/white audio cables to connect my box to my tuner through the S-Video jack. Is it possible to buy a S-Video to HDMI converter/splitter of sorts? I'm just wondering how to get stunning [HD] like this:
The Weather Channel - Local On the 8s National Forecast (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiXORFHggr8#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2010, 11:26:53 PM

I'm sure you can but I think only for a tuner with hdmi outputs, and those tuners can be very expensive. I couldn't get twc HD clips on my tuner because the my tv gotthe HD channels via hdmi

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 09, 2010, 11:30:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2010, 11:26:53 PM

I'm sure you can but I think only for a tuner with hdmi outputs, and those tuners can be very expensive. I couldn't get twc HD clips on my tuner because the my tv gotthe HD channels via hdmi

Yeah, my tuner only has an S-Video jack and a cable input jack. Fortunately I have the option to do it the way I do now, otherwise I would have been screwed when I figured out that my HD box did not have a cable out jack. The tuner I have is completely [HD] capable... but it just doesn't have the right inputs. The last thing I can afford right now is yet another tuner, especially since they have become increasingly difficult to find since I bought the one in my desktop... but also because I'm in debt to my parents about $200 at this point.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 09, 2010, 11:35:45 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 09, 2010, 11:24:31 PM

Does anyone know how to plug in HDMI cables to a TV tuner to get all the HD capabilities out of my HD box as possible? From when I got that box back in February, I've had to use your typical yellow video, and red/white video cables to connect my box to my tuner through the S-Video jack. Is it possible to buy a S-Video to HDMI converter/splitter of sorts? I'm just wondering how to get stunning [HD] like this:
The Weather Channel - Local On the 8s National Forecast (HD) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiXORFHggr8#ws[/url])

 :blink:
is so pretty :O

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 09, 2010, 10:15:54 PM

The object I have attached was my early morning. Please read for those living alone, or in small towns you may consider "safe".

Thoughts? (see my post, I am asking about thoughts on the attached pdf.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 09, 2010, 11:38:43 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 09, 2010, 11:24:31 PM

Does anyone know how to plug in HDMI cables to a TV tuner to get all the HD capabilities out of my HD box as possible? From when I got that box back in February, I've had to use your typical yellow video, and red/white video cables to connect my box to my tuner through the S-Video jack. Is it possible to buy a S-Video to HDMI converter/splitter of sorts?

Well they make an HDMI capture card but it won't work for you because it doesn't support HDCP so you can use it with a cable box. The only way to capture a form of HD is either hijack the firewire port on the back of your box. What model cable box do you have? Or use the analog loophole. I got the Hauppauge DVR 1212 ($200 at Newegg) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116030&Tpk=hauppauge%20prv) which works great but if you have the firewire ports try that first.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 10, 2010, 12:31:41 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on April 09, 2010, 11:38:43 PM

What model cable box do you have?

Odd, it looks like it was made by Dolby. Model number RNG110. I found a port labelled "1394" on the back... which I assume is the port to which you are referring. But the problem is, how do I connect that into my tuner? After not having enough to pay for the recent upgrades to my desktop, and with the fact that we're buying a new lawn mower this morning, I don't have $200 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 10, 2010, 08:53:07 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2010, 11:26:53 PM

I'm sure you can but I think only for a tuner with hdmi outputs, and those tuners can be very expensive. I couldn't get twc HD clips on my tuner because the my tv gotthe HD channels via hdmi

really :o

when i hooked mine up to hdmi it came through my tuner just fine (with svideo) :unsure:

and kyle i have firewire ports on my old desktop but i doubt i can capture hd with 512 mb ram <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2010, 10:36:14 AM

Well I can't get it on my tuner and the HD box has no coaxial out jack

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 10, 2010, 11:30:35 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2010, 10:36:14 AM

Well I can't get it on my tuner and the HD box has no coaxial out jack

What is the model? If it's the H23-600 then it should work. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2010, 12:19:48 PM

I don't kno .
I've only had twc HD for about a month now and i'm still away so i will have to check when I get back

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 10, 2010, 06:49:00 PM

Finally over all the jet lag. Needed a ton of sleep today. Trying to catch up on everything I missed!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 10, 2010, 11:10:39 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 10, 2010, 06:49:00 PM

Finally over all the jet lag. Needed a ton of sleep today. Trying to catch up on everything I missed!

I hope you had a great time overseas!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 11, 2010, 12:34:10 AM

Finished 04/07 if anyone is interested

http://www.youtube.com/gt1racer47HD#g/u (http://www.youtube.com/gt1racer47HD#g/u)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 11, 2010, 09:20:58 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 09, 2010, 11:26:53 PM

I'm sure you can but I think only for a tuner with hdmi outputs, and those tuners can be very expensive. I couldn't get twc HD clips on my tuner because the my tv gotthe HD channels via hdmi

Price has gone done a lot in the past year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 11, 2010, 10:04:40 AM

Right now there are several such tuners by Sony that I saw. One sells for around $300-$400

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 11, 2010, 10:52:32 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 11, 2010, 10:04:40 AM

Right now there are several such tuners by Sony that I saw. One sells for around $300-$400

http://www.amazon.com/Avertv-Definition-Analog-Capture-MTVHDDVRR/dp/B002SQE1O0 (http://www.amazon.com/Avertv-Definition-Analog-Capture-MTVHDDVRR/dp/B002SQE1O0)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 11, 2010, 10:54:46 AM

Wish there was a way to change the HDMI port on my laptop from output to input, haha. :bleh:

On an unrelated subject, should I upload this HQ shot of the WV intro to replace the current low-res one on Wikipedia? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 11, 2010, 11:16:27 AM

Anyone seen a condition like this before? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 11, 2010, 11:28:18 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 11, 2010, 10:54:46 AM

Wish there was a way to change the HDMI port on my laptop from output to input, haha. :bleh:

On an unrelated subject, should I upload this HQ shot of the WV intro to replace the current low-res one on Wikipedia? :dunno:

Sure why not.  ;)

Quote

Anyone seen a condition like this before?

I know snow grains is a real condition, but no I never actually seen it before.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 11, 2010, 11:33:17 AM

We had this earlier this year when it warmed up enough and transitioned to ZP. The reporting station reported a variety of conditions including Light Snow Grains/Drizzle/Fog

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 11, 2010, 11:49:57 AM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on April 09, 2010, 11:10:44 PM

It's going to take some getting used to, posting here, rather than on twc classics. I'll survive it. ;)

Let us know if we can do anything to make it easier or more enjoyable for ya :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 11, 2010, 12:16:22 PM

It's been a week since the 7.2 earthquake that hit Mexicali and the Imperial Valley, and we're STILL getting aftershocks. What a awful Spring Break for me, to be honest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 11, 2010, 12:17:30 PM

w00t! :dance: been forever :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 11, 2010, 04:03:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 11, 2010, 10:54:46 AM

should I upload this HQ shot of the WV intro to replace the current low-res one on Wikipedia? :dunno:

No. There are reasons for me saying no that involve copyright.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on April 11, 2010, 08:52:28 PM

I would assume it qualifies under the Fair Use Doctrine.

Quote from: Jonathan on April 11, 2010, 04:03:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 11, 2010, 10:54:46 AM

should I upload this HQ shot of the WV intro to replace the current low-res one on Wikipedia? :dunno:

No. There are reasons for me saying no that involve copyright.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 11, 2010, 09:15:51 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 11, 2010, 08:52:28 PM

I would assume it qualifies under the Fair Use Doctrine.

Quote from: Jonathan on April 11, 2010, 04:03:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 11, 2010, 10:54:46 AM

should I upload this HQ shot of the WV intro to replace the current low-res one on Wikipedia? :dunno:

No. There are reasons for me saying no that involve copyright.

The reduced size falls under fair use. Ridiculously huge sizes fall under copyright infringement as they are large enough to "do damage to the company" lol... HOWEVER, if you are able to get a 16:9 shot WITHOUT the l3rd/LDL (TWC logo is allowed though) of the new YWT image, you can upload that as it needs an update.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 11, 2010, 09:31:00 PM

Owww sunburn!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 12, 2010, 10:31:14 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 11, 2010, 09:31:00 PM

Owww sunburn!

Natural aloe helps a lot. Cures sunburn faster.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 12, 2010, 10:43:44 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 11, 2010, 09:15:51 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 11, 2010, 08:52:28 PM

I would assume it qualifies under the Fair Use Doctrine.

Quote from: Jonathan on April 11, 2010, 04:03:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 11, 2010, 10:54:46 AM

should I upload this HQ shot of the WV intro to replace the current low-res one on Wikipedia? :dunno:

No. There are reasons for me saying no that involve copyright.

The reduced size falls under fair use. Ridiculously huge sizes fall under copyright infringement as they are large enough to "do damage to the company" lol... HOWEVER, if you are able to get a 16:9 shot WITHOUT the l3rd/LDL (TWC logo is allowed though) of the new YWT image, you can upload that as it needs an update.

I can try doing that tomorrow hoping the LDA doesn't cue. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2010, 10:50:36 AM

Sometimes at the end of a segment before the commercial, the logo is shown... the LDA isn't on then ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 12, 2010, 10:51:52 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 12, 2010, 10:50:36 AM

Sometimes at the end of a segment before the commercial, the logo is shown... the LDA isn't on then ;)

Gotcha. Didn't think of that seeing how it was before a break I caught that WV bumper. :wall:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 12, 2010, 04:13:18 PM

Now this is ridiculous, people will use just about anything to support a cause. :rolleyes
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/crime&id=7381467 (http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/crime&id=7381467)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 12, 2010, 05:53:33 PM

Ugh, I hate Chris Christie. Thanks to him and his pathetic idea of cutting costs for education, more than 100 employees in my district are in danger of being laid off, and fees are going to be added for after school activities. I really hope he gets impeached or sent out of office somehow. There's no way anyone would be up for his ideas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 12, 2010, 06:04:08 PM

Hmm... last time I checked on the NWS website it wasn't THAT cold.  :lol:  :bleh:

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2cehi02.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 4000 weatherman on April 12, 2010, 06:09:03 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 12, 2010, 06:04:08 PM

Hmm... last time I checked on the NWS website it wasn't THAT cold.  :lol:  :bleh:

([url]http://i42.tinypic.com/2cehi02.jpg[/url])

I wonder how that happened... 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 12, 2010, 06:09:09 PM

Only...4 more days until Friday. Arrggg

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 12, 2010, 06:26:55 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 12, 2010, 06:09:09 PM

Only...4 more days until Friday. Arrggg

8 more Days & 5 hrs until TWC lHDl Comes my way!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 12, 2010, 06:29:54 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 12, 2010, 06:04:08 PM

Hmm... last time I checked on the NWS website it wasn't THAT cold.  :lol:  :bleh:

([url]http://i42.tinypic.com/2cehi02.jpg[/url])

God I hope not!  :lol: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 12, 2010, 08:45:44 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 12, 2010, 06:09:09 PM

Only...4 more days until Friday. Arrggg

I hear ya, lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 12, 2010, 09:04:37 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 12, 2010, 08:45:44 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 12, 2010, 06:09:09 PM

Only...4 more days until Friday. Arrggg

I hear ya, lol

Mondays are rough :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 13, 2010, 03:37:50 AM

After that incident on the start of Friday morning, (midnight) I heard a security alarm going off across the creek! That means someone targeted my city :(

The police used to patrol the streets, now they just sit on their  :censored: at the police station, since I called about that alarm going off, and someone actually answered. It almost feels like the world has gone mad.

Now my mom wants to sleep downstairs, with a knife under the couch, and her car keys to sound the alarm. School is tomorrow today, and I can't sleep, I didn't have school on Monday, staff development.

Well, I thought this city was safe, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 13, 2010, 03:37:52 PM

I sure hope that situation in your town gets fixed soon, Josh.  I've seen crime waves similar to what you described even in my small town a few years ago. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 03:39:50 PM

Well, the decisions have been made, and I got in on my school's TV Production staff for next year! I'm not sure when decisions as to who will be on what group (and other things of that nature) will be made.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 13, 2010, 04:49:57 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 03:39:50 PM

Well, the decisions have been made, and I got in on my school's TV Production staff for next year! I'm not sure when decisions as to who will be on what group (and other things of that nature) will be made.

Congrats, Aaron! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 13, 2010, 05:07:13 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 03:39:50 PM

Well, the decisions have been made, and I got in on my school's TV Production staff for next year! I'm not sure when decisions as to who will be on what group (and other things of that nature) will be made.

nice! I'm pretty sure I'll still be a part of my school's morning show next year too, but I'm not too sure if I'll work in front of the camera as a weather anchor, or just work behind the scenes (can't do both like this year).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2010, 05:44:58 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 03:39:50 PM

Well, the decisions have been made, and I got in on my school's TV Production staff for next year! I'm not sure when decisions as to who will be on what group (and other things of that nature) will be made.

woot! congrats :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 06:36:37 PM

Thanks all! :D
I would probably put together some segments for airing on TV, and I'm intent on being a weather anchor. I think I made that clear in my application :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 13, 2010, 06:43:52 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 03:39:50 PM

Well, the decisions have been made, and I got in on my school's TV Production staff for next year! I'm not sure when decisions as to who will be on what group (and other things of that nature) will be made.

Very cool! Congrats :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 13, 2010, 08:59:17 PM

:rofl:

http://www.hostanypic.com/out.php/i5458_lolface-and-cheese-ball.swf (http://www.hostanypic.com/out.php/i5458_lolface-and-cheese-ball.swf)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 13, 2010, 09:04:09 PM

Please don't embed content that plays automatically with music.Thanks

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 13, 2010, 09:05:29 PM

I am new to flash, sorry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 13, 2010, 09:07:30 PM

New Deadliest Catch season is on. I recorded the intro, and hopefully I don't lose my Youtube account. :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 13, 2010, 09:57:44 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 13, 2010, 09:05:29 PM

I am new to flash, sorry.

its fine :)

Quote from: Zach on April 13, 2010, 09:07:30 PM

New Deadliest Catch season is on. I recorded the intro, and hopefully I don't lose my Youtube account. :pinch:

I like that show!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 13, 2010, 10:01:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 13, 2010, 09:57:44 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 13, 2010, 09:07:30 PM

New Deadliest Catch season is on. I recorded the intro, and hopefully I don't lose my Youtube account. :pinch:

I like that show!

Courtesy of yours truly. :P

Deadliest Catch Season 6 Premeire Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJVYSu35fFE#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 10:25:13 PM

OMG, how did you get that in full widescreen? I've been trying to do that for almost a year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 13, 2010, 11:00:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 10:25:13 PM

OMG, how did you get that in full widescreen? I've been trying to do that for almost a year.

Windows Movie Maker 2.6, go to tools > options > then select 16:9. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 11:09:37 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 13, 2010, 11:00:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 10:25:13 PM

OMG, how did you get that in full widescreen? I've been trying to do that for almost a year.

Windows Movie Maker 2.6, go to tools > options > then select 16:9. :yes:

Thanks for the advice, but I've tried that before... it doesn't work. Yes, I have 2.6.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 13, 2010, 11:23:26 PM

omgomgomgomg Ryan Farish just started following me on twitter!
/me screams loudly

He either found out that I'm doing a CD cover based on him or I tweeted about one of his songs that I was listening to when I was at the library. Either or, I'm so excited!!!!! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 13, 2010, 11:34:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 13, 2010, 11:23:26 PM

omgomgomgomg Ryan Farish just started following me on twitter!
/me screams loudly

He either found out that I'm doing a CD cover based on him or I tweeted about one of his songs that I was listening to when I was at the library. Either or, I'm so excited!!!!! :happy:

Consider that your payback of Chris Warren following me and not you. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2010, 01:23:56 AM

/me makes a poster sign

FOLLOW ME CHRIS!!!
I'M YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN!!

/me waves it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 14, 2010, 04:03:31 AM

I hope that all of you are getting through this week alright.  I'm certainly not doing so at all. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2010, 06:35:19 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 14, 2010, 04:03:31 AM

I hope that all of you are getting through this week alright.  I'm certainly not doing so at all. :(

Schoolwork has been a little rough this week but overall not too bad. I understand about yours though, hope things get better for you. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 14, 2010, 07:10:01 AM

Hopefully everything turns around for you patrick!

This week really needs to by faster i want my new 38 HD additions to come so bad. (4/21)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2010, 10:54:42 AM

Let's all gather around and show Patrick that we're still here for him! GROUP HUG!  :happy: :hug2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 11:27:02 AM

 :wow: :wow: :wow:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia) - I have an honor on my channel for Pokémon stuff. :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 01:03:39 PM

I really can't understand what is so big about Pokemon... seems a little "young" to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:23:41 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 01:03:39 PM

I really can't understand what is so big about Pokemon... seems a little "young" to me.

Just how you think that Pokémon is weird is like how saying the average Pokémon fan thinks TWC is weird. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:24:18 PM

I did not even know people still liked Pokemon.  I liked it like 10, 11 years ago

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:25:11 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:24:18 PM

I did not even know people still liked Pokemon.  I liked it like 10, 11 years ago

Those are the days I still pay attention to. Present-day =  :footinmouth:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2010, 01:30:37 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 11:27:02 AM

:wow: :wow: :wow:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url]) - I have an honor on my channel for Pokémon stuff. :faint:

Seems like your channel is one of the most popular in Japan! Congrats, Zach!  :happy:

I agree, I don't quite like the present generation of pokemon. I still love the 1st and 2nd generation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:46:50 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:25:11 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:24:18 PM

I did not even know people still liked Pokemon.  I liked it like 10, 11 years ago

Those are the days I still pay attention to. Present-day =  :footinmouth:

Present day Pokemon?  Or present-day in general?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:54:23 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:46:50 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:25:11 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:24:18 PM

I did not even know people still liked Pokemon.  I liked it like 10, 11 years ago

Those are the days I still pay attention to. Present-day =  :footinmouth:

Present day Pokemon?  Or present-day in general?

Present day Pokémon. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:56:25 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:54:23 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:46:50 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:25:11 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:24:18 PM

I did not even know people still liked Pokemon.  I liked it like 10, 11 years ago

Those are the days I still pay attention to. Present-day =  :footinmouth:

Present day Pokemon?  Or present-day in general?

Present day Pokémon. :yes:

Gotchya.  Didn't even know they still made Pokemon. Hmm..guess you learn something new everyday. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 01:58:46 PM

I stopped watching in 2008, so I wouldn't know myself haha. :bleh:

On another cartoon subject, Tom & Jerry = awesomeness. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 03:08:59 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 11:27:02 AM

:wow: :wow: :wow:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url]) - I have an honor on my channel for Pokémon stuff. :faint:

Excuse my double post, but now it went up to 28!!!! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2010, 03:41:10 PM

Wow!  :thrilled: Looks like it's getting popular by the hours!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 14, 2010, 03:57:35 PM

My step-nephew[?] is really into Pokemon right now and he's like 18-19 years old and a senior in HS. I give him crap about it though  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 04:17:12 PM

Sheesh, it takes forever to publish 720p clips in any software, let alone 1080p clips. I just uploaded a 13 second 1080p clip, which took 5 minutes to publish and 30 to process on youtube. Now I'm publishing a 720p clip that will all in all take a half hour to publish and who knows how long to process on youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2010, 05:08:43 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 01:03:39 PM

I really can't understand what is so big about Pokemon... seems a little "young" to me.

I know several people at school still into Pokemon. I remember how HUGE it was back in like 1999. Everyone talked about it, and the teachers at school would give students detentions for bringing pokemon cards in. Good times, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 14, 2010, 06:07:03 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:56:25 PM

Gotchya.  Didn't even know they still made Pokemon. Hmm..guess you learn something new everyday. 

They are going to milk the series to death. I enjoyed the cartoon and some of the games back in the day. Now its just childish and dumb to me. The series is just a money making gimmick now imo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 06:30:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 14, 2010, 06:07:03 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:56:25 PM

Gotchya.  Didn't even know they still made Pokemon. Hmm..guess you learn something new everyday. 

They are going to milk the series to death. I enjoyed the cartoon and some of the games back in the day. Now its just childish and dumb to me. The series is just a money making gimmick now imo.

That's exactly to why I don't watch the show anymore. Yes, I know I still enjoy it, but like I said, it's mostly the "classic" stuff (meaning 1999).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 14, 2010, 07:15:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 03:08:59 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 11:27:02 AM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url]) - I have an honor on my channel for Pokémon stuff. :faint:

Excuse my double post, but now it went up to 28!!!! :happy:

Get outta here! :dance:

#25 - Most Viewed (Today) - Gurus - Japan

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 14, 2010, 08:15:16 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 07:15:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 03:08:59 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 11:27:02 AM

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/ZachLandMedia[/url]) - I have an honor on my channel for Pokémon stuff. :faint:

Excuse my double post, but now it went up to 28!!!! :happy:

Get outta here! :dance:

#25 - Most Viewed (Today) - Gurus - Japan

Don't brag :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 10:21:11 PM

Anyone want to make an attempt at pronouncing this? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 14, 2010, 11:25:50 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 10:21:11 PM

Anyone want to make an attempt at pronouncing this? :P

I wonder how TWC pronounced it. lol

I made my attempt... I fail. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 14, 2010, 11:47:13 PM

I'll pass my turn on the pronunciation of that volcano to someone else as I don't even know how to begin saying it. :blink:

Thank you for the well wishes to those who responded to me earlier today.  It's still going to take a while though with how frustrating things are in the job search and other things circling my mind now.  I just hope things slowly get better from here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on April 15, 2010, 12:14:03 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 13, 2010, 04:49:57 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 13, 2010, 03:39:50 PM

Well, the decisions have been made, and I got in on my school's TV Production staff for next year! I'm not sure when decisions as to who will be on what group (and other things of that nature) will be made.

Congrats, Aaron! B)

Yeah Aaron, congrats! Does this mean you'll be working on Channel 925? Or whatever it was for educational access? If so, i'll tune in   :yes:

And Josh, I'm sure whatever is going on will stop. Every town has it's flaws. Example, mine and East Lansing (Don't know about Haslett), seem to be home of some stoners. Do they do anything? Not really. Keep to them selfs? Yes. And the worst crime i've seen in my neighborhoos is just a mailbox fire down the road. That's it.
But your situation is a bit different...

You will need

• An Gun
• Ammo
• An knife to put in their hand. Good ol' Texas laws really don't care. If they have a weopon equiped, anyone is eligable to protect ;)

Hope that helped  :drunk:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on April 15, 2010, 12:18:49 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 14, 2010, 06:30:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 14, 2010, 06:07:03 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 14, 2010, 01:56:25 PM

Gotchya.  Didn't even know they still made Pokemon. Hmm..guess you learn something new everyday. 

They are going to milk the series to death. I enjoyed the cartoon and some of the games back in the day. Now its just childish and dumb to me. The series is just a money making gimmick now imo.

That's exactly to why I don't watch the show anymore. Yes, I know I still enjoy it, but like I said, it's mostly the "classic" stuff (meaning 1999).

Sorry about the double post... just wanted to put my word in, too ;)

Exactly! Only the 1999 series was good. Good times, I used to be obsessed with the games too. Like Pokemon Red (Fire... whatever it was lol). After they introduced the new pokemon to the series, I just said screw it. But like Martin said, it's a money making gimmick. I can't stand that show anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 15, 2010, 01:07:04 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 10:21:11 PM

Anyone want to make an attempt at pronouncing this? :P

hahahaha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 15, 2010, 05:25:44 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on April 15, 2010, 12:14:03 AM

Yeah Aaron, congrats! Does this mean you'll be working on Channel 925? Or whatever it was for educational access? If so, i'll tune in   :yes:

Yes, I will be working on it and I intend to be an "OCM", if you will :P
Haslett puts out its TV through Channel 22 to all viewers of 22842, so next year you should see me. But thanks :biggrin:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 14, 2010, 11:47:13 PM

I'll pass my turn on the pronunciation of that volcano to someone else as I don't even know how to begin saying it. :blink:

I just wonder how they happened to squeeze that on the lower thirds :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 15, 2010, 06:25:25 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 14, 2010, 11:25:50 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 10:21:11 PM

Anyone want to make an attempt at pronouncing this? :P

I wonder how TWC pronounced it. lol

I made my attempt... I fail. :itsok:

Well, if they pronounced Ana wrong (Ah-na instead of A-na), then I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same with that. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 15, 2010, 07:12:58 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 10:21:11 PM

Anyone want to make an attempt at pronouncing this? :P

They didn't even spell it right.... it's Eyjafjallajökull, which is pronounced [ˈɛɪjaˌfjatlaˌjœkʏtl̥] according to wikipedia.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2010, 01:00:56 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 15, 2010, 07:12:58 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 14, 2010, 10:21:11 PM

Anyone want to make an attempt at pronouncing this? :P

They didn't even spell it right.... it's Eyjafjallajökull, which is pronounced [ˈɛɪjaˌfjatlaˌjœkʏtl̥] according to wikipedia.

Oh, now THATS a bit easier to pronounce. Thanks Jesskitty.  :lol:

Quote from: Mike M on April 15, 2010, 06:25:25 AM

Well, if they pronounced Ana wrong (Ah-na instead of A-na), then I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same with that. :P

Don't even get me started on that. My professors refuse to call me by that pronunciation (An-uh). "Because that's how you supposed to say your name!"

I wish my name wasn't too simple to write but irritating to pronounce. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 15, 2010, 03:44:33 PM

I have 280 comments?!  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2010, 04:00:08 PM

I get a simliar thing Tavores...the comments show up at 615 and 4 friend invites. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 15, 2010, 04:24:10 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2010, 04:00:08 PM

I get a simliar thing Tavores...the comments show up at 615 and 4 friend invites. :blink:

It was a very unusual glitch, I couldn't imagine having that many in just one day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2010, 05:15:35 PM

YouTube seems to have a lot of glitches as they roll out these updates and design changes.  I've learned to always refresh a few times or wait a few hours when I see anything odd.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 15, 2010, 06:08:00 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 15, 2010, 03:44:33 PM

I have 280 comments?!  :blink: :blink: :wacko:

This was on my ZachLandMedia account alone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 15, 2010, 06:14:01 PM

Excuse my double post but look at this (this one is on TWCZach). :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on April 15, 2010, 06:18:48 PM

Said I had 91 comments, and one video response, only one comment, and the video response was a glitch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 15, 2010, 06:23:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 15, 2010, 06:14:01 PM

Excuse my double post but look at this (this one is on TWCZach). :wacko:

Careful with too many double posts please. The edit button works quite well ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 15, 2010, 09:00:41 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 15, 2010, 06:23:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 15, 2010, 06:14:01 PM

Excuse my double post but look at this (this one is on TWCZach). :wacko:

Careful with too many double posts please. The edit button works quite well ;)

It sure does! :P

Martin, is it OK if I replace a couple of my signature images with flash? They won't have any audio.
And yes, I can have them resized to the size of like my little rectangle ones xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 15, 2010, 09:13:24 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 15, 2010, 09:00:41 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 15, 2010, 06:23:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 15, 2010, 06:14:01 PM

Excuse my double post but look at this (this one is on TWCZach). :wacko:

Careful with too many double posts please. The edit button works quite well ;)

It sure does! :P

Martin, is it OK if I replace a couple of my signature images with flash? They won't have any audio.
And yes, I can have them resized to the size of like my little rectangle ones xD

I would rather not please. Multiple posts on a page mean it will be shown multiple times. Flash is very resource heavy and buggy for many browsers. Sorry :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 15, 2010, 09:16:19 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 15, 2010, 09:13:24 PM

I would rather not please. Multiple posts on a page mean it will be shown multiple times. Flash is very resource heavy and buggy for many browsers. Sorry :(

Oh, its fine!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 10:43:03 AM

(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1351/4552c.png)

How or why did it happen? The world may never know.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

Wow. After a very nasty stomach bug, it just feels so good to be able to eat, walk around again, etc. I forgot how bad it really was, so I guess, in a way, it was a good thing.

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 16, 2010, 01:00:17 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 10:43:03 AM

([url]http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1351/4552c.png[/url])

How or why did it happen? The world may never know.

I wish!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 16, 2010, 01:06:07 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

No. :P

It's my Spring Break. :yes:

Quote from: Martin on April 16, 2010, 01:00:17 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 10:43:03 AM

([url]http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1351/4552c.png[/url])

How or why did it happen? The world may never know.

I wish!

As do I, but get it out of Basic Mode. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 01:16:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 16, 2010, 01:06:07 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

No. :P

It's my Spring Break. :yes

Oh! Well, that makes a lot of sense. I had my Spring Break around two months ago, so I didn't even think about that. Sometimes I can be so naïve.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2010, 01:18:58 PM

So, yesterday IVC went under evacuation because of a bomb threat (thankfully no bomb was found). Today I am back in school just to retrieve my English books that I left when the evacuation occurred. The somewhat fun part? Being escorted to the classroom by a dozen security guards. Security got pretty tight since yesterday. :hmm:

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

Wow. After a very nasty stomach bug, it just feels so good to be able to eat, walk around again, etc. I forgot how bad it really was, so I guess, in a way, it was a good thing.

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

Ugh, I hate those stomach bugs. Glad you're feeling better. :)

And I had my Spring Break last week. It wasn't pretty.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 01:53:19 PM

Whoa, that's pretty exciting. I'm glad there was no bomb. Why do some people have to be so psycho?

Oh yeah, I'm sure it wasn't pretty. I wouldn't mind being in a small earthquake, but not in a large one with lots and lots of large aftershocks afterwards. Still, at least there was some excitement there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 16, 2010, 01:56:54 PM

Quick change in subject, but I think today I can reupload most of my 2008 TWC videos finally! :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 02:42:03 PM

Oh yeah, I saw your bulletin on my YouTube homepage. I'm lookin' forward to that.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 02:56:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 16, 2010, 01:06:07 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

No. :P

It's my Spring Break. :yes:

Quote from: Martin on April 16, 2010, 01:00:17 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 10:43:03 AM

([url]http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1351/4552c.png[/url])

How or why did it happen? The world may never know.

I wish!

As do I, but get it out of Basic Mode. :bleh:

It's not basic mode. It's on the Power Saver power setting, so transparency is turned off. It's Aero without glass.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 16, 2010, 03:01:32 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 02:56:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 16, 2010, 01:06:07 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

No. :P

It's my Spring Break. :yes:

Quote from: Martin on April 16, 2010, 01:00:17 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 16, 2010, 10:43:03 AM

([url]http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1351/4552c.png[/url])

How or why did it happen? The world may never know.

I wish!

As do I, but get it out of Basic Mode. :bleh:

It's not basic mode. It's on the Power Saver power setting, so transparency is turned off. It's Aero without glass.

Oh, I see. Forgot that you could disable transparency. :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2010, 03:38:02 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 12:49:31 PM

Wow. After a very nasty stomach bug, it just feels so good to be able to eat, walk around again, etc. I forgot how bad it really was, so I guess, in a way, it was a good thing.

There's a lot of people on the forums this morning. Aren't y'all supposed to be in school?  ;)

Glad you're doing better Christina, I know you've went through a lot.

Today was One World Day, and it was interesting, but I skipped the second half of it.

Edit: Whoa, I just noticed we got a Freeze Watch! :blink: We never get those here. I guess it's going to get pretty chilly tomorrow night. Also loving how all bulletins now appear on the LDL.
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2248/nwsgrandrapidsfreezewat.jpg)

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1697/ldl41510405pmedt.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 06:45:31 PM

Thank you, Aaron. I'm feeling a lot better now. It was a pretty unpleasant 12 hours, but I'm finally feeling less nauseous.  This year has been tough too, but I'm almost through it. (At least I'm almost through the school part, anyway.)

Wow, a freeze watch? I forgot what it's like to be cold, as highs where I am have been in the 80s for almost a month now. I sort of want Fall to come back already.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 16, 2010, 08:17:32 PM

Hope you'll be completely better soon, Christina!  You'll make it through fine with the rest of your school year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2010, 08:24:51 PM

We're all just waiting for summer. But at this point, due to an extensive list of personal issues, I don't know if I want to make the most of the time I have left in high school (questioning whether it's worth it or not), or just get through it.

Also, anyone up for some blossoming trees? I took this pic from my second story deck right next to my room :)
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7150/8gbpictures005.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2010, 08:32:18 PM

They may look pretty but... *sneezes 5 consecutive times* >_<

And Aaron, make the most of the time you have left of high school. I am this year after being motivated to join the morning show TV production staff by my friend and can't believe I didn't do this sooner. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2010, 08:33:36 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2010, 08:24:51 PM

We're all just waiting for summer. But at this point, due to an extensive list of personal issues, I don't know if I want to make the most of the time I have left in high school (questioning whether it's worth it or not), or just get through it.

Also, anyone up for some blossoming trees? I took this pic from my second story deck right next to my room :)
([url]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7150/8gbpictures005.jpg[/url])

To be completely honest, the first thought that came to me when I saw this picture....... was snow.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 08:57:39 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 16, 2010, 08:32:18 PM

They may look pretty but... *sneezes 5 consecutive times* >_<

And Aaron, make the most of the time you have left of high school. I am this year after being motivated to join the morning show TV production staff by my friend and can't believe I didn't do this sooner. :)

Those trees are gorgeous, but highly irritating to my sinuses. And, Aaron, I know this is easier said then done, but I would try to enjoy the years while you're still young in high school. It wasn't exactly the best years of my life, but those years flew by regardless of whether I was having fun or not.

Whoa, what do you mean? Were you invited to work behind the scenes on a T.V. show by your friend, is that what you meant? That's awesome if that's true!  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2010, 09:27:05 PM

lol guys, my mom and I also saw the same kind of tree near Haslett on my way home from school... and she thought it looked like snow as well :bleh:

Mike and Christina, I've just been having a few problems with some students, and I don't know if I want to keep trying to talk to people.

But anyways Christina, allow me to get you up to speed. Haslett High School (where I go to school), has it's own TV station, which is amongst the best school-run TV channels in the country (don't listen to what Mike says... j/k :P ). It broadcasts it's own feed through Comcast on Channel 22 for viewers of 22842... in Haslett, the E.L., and select areas in Okemos. Usually once a week, one group of students puts together a news-ish broadcast. It consists of a mix of programs we film and put together on editing software, and live on-air anchor segments. Other students man the control room and cameras, etc. There are 4 groups of students, with about 24 students in all. You have to take a TV Media Issues class (which I am this semester), and also do a remote shoot. This is where you go to a performance, play, etc, and man a camera filming it. It also involves an application. I had to type a 3 page essay, get 2 people to look it over and revise it, and I also had to ask 3 teachers for letters of recommendation. After about a month, Mr. Town (the director, if you will, of the Vision program), posted the list of 24 or so students that got on for next year, and I was amongst them! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2010, 09:42:48 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 08:57:39 PM

Whoa, what do you mean? Were you invited to work behind the scenes on a T.V. show by your friend, is that what you meant? That's awesome if that's true!  :)

lol yep, I have a friend who has similar issues and interests I have and he and I came up with the idea of doing the weather for the school's morning show. It's a lot of fun working there instead of just sitting in my homeroom doing nothing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 16, 2010, 10:05:32 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 16, 2010, 06:45:31 PM

Thank you, Aaron. I'm feeling a lot better now. It was a pretty unpleasant 12 hours, but I'm finally feeling less nauseous.  This year has been tough too, but I'm almost through it. (At least I'm almost through the school part, anyway.)

Wow, a freeze watch? I forgot what it's like to be cold, as highs where I am have been in the 80s for almost a month now. I sort of want Fall to come back already.

Glad you are feeling better :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2010, 10:24:29 PM

I know it's a last minute notice, but I'm going to visit my hometown and HOLLYWOOD (!) this weekend instead of next week. My mom thinks we should get away for the weekend, not only because of what just happened to my older sister (I won't say since this is a personal matter), and the stress I've been having all week. I'll be able to pop up at times Saturday and Sunday. I just want to relieve all the stress I've been having with school and family issues.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2010, 11:42:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 16, 2010, 08:33:36 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2010, 08:24:51 PM

We're all just waiting for summer. But at this point, due to an extensive list of personal issues, I don't know if I want to make the most of the time I have left in high school (questioning whether it's worth it or not), or just get through it.

Also, anyone up for some blossoming trees? I took this pic from my second story deck right next to my room :)
([url]http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7150/8gbpictures005.jpg[/url])

To be completely honest, the first thought that came to me when I saw this picture....... was snow.  :bleh:

My exact thoughts as well..the leaves look all white

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 16, 2010, 11:43:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2010, 11:42:17 PM

My exact thoughts as well..the leaves look all white

They're tree blossoms... the leaves on those trees haven't come out much yet :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2010, 11:45:49 PM

Text messaging is the best thing ever invented. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 17, 2010, 12:51:54 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2010, 11:45:49 PM

Text messaging is the best thing ever invented. ^_^

Funny, I was talking about txt messaging earlier today with a friend. Thank god for plans. I remember paying like $.50 when it first came out or something ridiculous like that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2010, 12:16:53 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 17, 2010, 12:51:54 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2010, 11:45:49 PM

Text messaging is the best thing ever invented. ^_^

Funny, I was talking about txt messaging earlier today with a friend. Thank god for plans. I remember paying like $.50 when it first came out or something ridiculous like that

I pay .25 $ for each message since most of the plans require you to subscribe to a specific calling plan along with text messaging.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 12:17:30 PM

Unlimited texting for $15 a month here :P
I don't use it much though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 17, 2010, 12:34:05 PM

I was thinking the tree blossums were frost.. :P

I have unlimited text and pics (don't use pics too much) for $5 per month.  Love it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2010, 12:44:47 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 17, 2010, 12:34:05 PM

I was thinking the tree blossums were frost.. :P

I have unlimited text and pics (don't use pics too much) for $5 per month.  Love it!

Wow that cheap? What company is it from?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 17, 2010, 01:22:57 PM

So I'm going through my YT friends list, and come across this channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/weatherman793) and it says "This channel is not available". :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 17, 2010, 02:23:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2010, 12:16:53 PM

I pay .25 $ for each message since most of the plans require you to subscribe to a specific calling plan along with text messaging.

I switched to a plan recently that included unlimited texting and 700 minutes. I don't text all that much other than to my parents. Curious what is your cell phone carrier?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 17, 2010, 03:03:56 PM

US Celluar.  I should have mentioned it's actually 10, but I only pay 5, and my bro pays the other 5. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2010, 04:38:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 17, 2010, 01:22:57 PM

So I'm going through my YT friends list, and come across this channel ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/weatherman793[/url]) and it says "This channel is not available". :blink:

that's weatherwitness's YT account. And Mike, I dont know my parents pay the bill

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2010, 04:54:26 PM

Hello from Hollywood, CA!  :happy: Right now I'm settling in at a Days Inn hotel, and unfortunatly they have Dish Network. :( so no IStar clips to record. Oh well, at least that's not why I'm here. I've relieved much of my stress on the road, and visiting my hometown earlier today brings back so many memories.  :itsok:. I'll pop back up tonight to surf the interwebz. Hollywood is incredible!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 17, 2010, 06:13:49 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 17, 2010, 04:54:26 PM

Hello from Hollywood, CA!  :happy: Right now I'm settling in at a Days Inn hotel, and unfortunatly they have Dish Network. :( so no IStar clips to record. Oh well, at least that's not why I'm here. I've relieved much of my stress on the road, and visiting my hometown earlier today brings back so many memories.  :itsok:. I'll pop back up tonight to surf the interwebz. Hollywood is incredible!

Glad you're not as stressed and having a good time! :) See ya!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 17, 2010, 06:17:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2010, 04:38:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 17, 2010, 01:22:57 PM

So I'm going through my YT friends list, and come across this channel ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/weatherman793[/url]) and it says "This channel is not available". :blink:

that's weatherwitness's YT account.

Yeah, I barely ever use my account...maybe it has been de-activated due to such inactivity. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 17, 2010, 06:51:53 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 17, 2010, 06:17:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2010, 04:38:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 17, 2010, 01:22:57 PM

So I'm going through my YT friends list, and come across this channel ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/weatherman793[/url]) and it says "This channel is not available". :blink:

that's weatherwitness's YT account.

Yeah, I barely ever use my account...maybe it has been de-activated due to such inactivity. :thinking:

Has nothing to do with it, I've seen users who haven't signed in for 4 years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 07:07:38 PM

Andy, have you checked the "make channel invisble" option in your channel's settings? That may be why people can't view it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 17, 2010, 09:06:19 PM

I was gonna watch AMW tonight on FOX, but they have a baseball game between the Cardinals and the Mets on tonight. I'm not a baseball fan, but when I turned it on both teams had 0 points and are in the 14th inning of overtime WTF?  :huh: They must be very sorry teams. :P

EDIT: I just checked a minute ago it's still the same score and they're in the 16th inning! If anyone here is watching that game can you please pray that one of those teams at least get 1 point before the night is over with!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 17, 2010, 09:12:52 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 17, 2010, 04:54:26 PM

Hello from Hollywood, CA!  :happy: Right now I'm settling in at a Days Inn hotel, and unfortunatly they have Dish Network. :( so no IStar clips to record. Oh well, at least that's not why I'm here. I've relieved much of my stress on the road, and visiting my hometown earlier today brings back so many memories.  :itsok:. I'll pop back up tonight to surf the interwebz. Hollywood is incredible!

Thats awesome! Have fun! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 17, 2010, 09:36:54 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 17, 2010, 09:06:19 PM

They must be very sorry teams. :P

I'll MAKE you sorry if you call the Cards a sorry team! :club:

Haha jk. :thumbsup: But DON'T diss the Cards in front of me. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 09:50:04 PM

Just thought I might share some pics from Sparrow again. The overcast finally cleared (ugh, 30 minutes after sunset <_< ), and I decided to check the final bits of it on the parking garage. Beautiful shots, I love looking at my city at night :happy:

(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6503/8gbpictures004.jpg)

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7631/8gbpictures006.jpg)

A lot of red lights make for a pretty creepy scene on the parking garage. This is a view of the main tower, which sits in between the parking garage and the main hospital. Might as well be an airport with all the communication towers and lights on the top :P
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3200/8gbpictures016.jpg)

Some "snowy" trees at the Sparrow Daycare Center, just across Pennsylvania from the garage :P
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5793/8gbpictures019.jpg)

And you have to admit, this picture came out really nicely. This is the intersection of Pennsylvania and Michigan Avenues
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/769/8gbpictures028.jpg)

Sparrow also recently changed their logo.
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4457/8gbpictures002.jpg)

And left the lettering for all their old logos that were dotted about the hospital in the spot where I take my sun picture <_<
(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9776/8gbpictures011.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 17, 2010, 10:17:52 PM

Love the first two shots overlooking the city Aaron

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 10:28:03 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 17, 2010, 10:17:52 PM

Love the first two shots overlooking the city Aaron

Thanks! Though, it's better in person :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 17, 2010, 10:34:25 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 10:28:03 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 17, 2010, 10:17:52 PM

Love the first two shots overlooking the city Aaron

Thanks! Though, it's better in person :P

Thats what I hate about pics. If it looks good in a pic its probably 100x better in person haha.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 17, 2010, 10:53:27 PM

Wow, I love that intersection picture!

/me sets it as desktop background

Makes me think of the 2001-2003 Evening Edition graphics with the traffic backgrounds. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 17, 2010, 10:54:08 PM

What type of camera did you use to take those pics Aaron?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 11:12:53 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 17, 2010, 10:34:25 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 17, 2010, 10:28:03 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 17, 2010, 10:17:52 PM

Love the first two shots overlooking the city Aaron

Thanks! Though, it's better in person :P

Thats what I hate about pics. If it looks good in a pic its probably 100x better in person haha.

I know, it is incredibly frustrating. You really have to be up on top of that parking garage. It truly is a spectacular 360 view of Lansing and the E.L. :yes:

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2010, 10:53:27 PM

Wow, I love that intersection picture!

/me sets it as desktop background

Makes me think of the 2001-2003 Evening Edition graphics with the traffic backgrounds. :)

Hehe, thanks :P
That's actually the exact same thought that came to my mind when I first saw on the camera how those pics were coming out. I was wondering why the scene looked so familiar.

Quote from: Martin on April 17, 2010, 10:54:08 PM

What type of camera did you use to take those pics Aaron?

I believe it's a Kodak M863 (just got it for Christmas), though I didn't save much of the packaging. It takes great pics, I just have to make sure to focus properly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2010, 11:32:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 17, 2010, 04:54:26 PM

Hello from Hollywood, CA!  :happy: Right now I'm settling in at a Days Inn hotel, and unfortunatly they have Dish Network. :( so no IStar clips to record. Oh well, at least that's not why I'm here. I've relieved much of my stress on the road, and visiting my hometown earlier today brings back so many memories.  :itsok:. I'll pop back up tonight to surf the interwebz. Hollywood is incredible!

Edit: I just found out it was DirecTV, not Dish. The hotel receptionist lied. So, yeah I'm gonna get a recording.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 18, 2010, 02:35:12 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 17, 2010, 09:36:54 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 17, 2010, 09:06:19 PM

They must be very sorry teams. :P

I'll MAKE you sorry if you call the Cards a sorry team! :club:
Haha jk. :thumbsup: But DON'T diss the Cards in front of me. ;)

Cards suck.  (Cubs fan.)  I do appreciate going 20 yesterday - Cubs play the Mets for four starting Monday.

Fun fact about that game: the closer got the win, an outfielder got the loss, and a starter got the save.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 18, 2010, 07:30:14 PM

That 20-inning Mets-Cardinals game last night was wacky, and those same two teams have to play again tonight. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 18, 2010, 11:04:14 PM

Anyone watch the ACM awards tonight? Awesome show! I love Lady Antebellum and glad they won soo many awards for Need You Now

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2010, 01:41:09 AM

I'm back home in EC... I miss Hollywood, and my hometown already! Wish I stayed till tomorrow.  :itsok:

Quote from: Martin on April 18, 2010, 11:04:14 PM

Anyone watch the ACM awards tonight? Awesome show! I love Lady Antebellum and glad they won soo many awards for Need You Now

Congrats to them! That song is amazing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 19, 2010, 03:16:34 PM

So, I had the wildest day yesterday.

So this past weekend I went to San Antonio for one night to spend time with my sister, I stayed in her apartment in all and everything was fine. On sunday, I leave back to San Angelo and a horrible amount of luck struck me.

This isn't so much bad luck, but i might as well throw it in here...as my friend drove on I10 in Fredricksberg, we saw a man lying face down on the side of the road, it was unclear if he was died or what not but there were people stopping and checking out the scene...I was going to call 911 but i figured someone else probably called it in.

So we get to junction, all is well here - we stop to take a break, my buddy Drew was tired from the night before and asked me to take the wheel from Junction to San Angelo. Well, about an hour and 30 mins after I took over...i get pulled over by a trooper (not a cop, a trooper) for accidentally speeding 80 in a 70 -- my excuse? (i didn't tell the cop this, but it really was an accident) I had just came from I10 were the speed limit is 80 and simply forgotten that the speed limit had change despite the few signs posted. so, the trooper was douche, and a hick and overall racist. I took the ticket and left, the whole scene only took like a minute...no joke. he asked for my driver's license went back to the car wrote up the ticket, I signed and then left.

So from there on out, I constantly checked my speedometer like i should have been doing in the first place lol to ensure that I won't get pulled over again. We get to San Angelo, and I realize that I'm not wearing my graduation ring (it's my most valuable thing that means something to me and my goodluck charm), and freaked out because I don't remember leaving my sister's house with it, I call her up and she said she couldn't find it...from there I just gave it the "F*** it" attitude and proceeded to stay up until midnight to register for classes in the Fall. While staying up, I watched the Spurs vs. Mavs game which was not even a game at all, the referees made horrible calls and over all sucked at their jobs. I wasn't expecting Spurs to win, but at the same time I wasn't expecting them to lose to a cheating team.

anyway, after all is said and done, I go to bed at around 3am worried about my graduation ring...i eventually fall asleep and woke up at 8 this morning -- today has overall been a good day, and has gotten better. i called my sister back and she said she found my ring.  B)

things can only get better. haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 19, 2010, 04:23:37 PM

Wow, Al.  Sounds like a crazy day.  Did you ever find out if it was a dead body?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 19, 2010, 07:52:12 PM

I apologize for intervening here, but anyone remember that crazy name to that Icelandic volcano? We were actually discussing it in Earth Science this morning. I thought I had an idea as to how to pronounce it, but I guess I was wrong :P
But anyhoodle (as a formal teacher from last year would say), here's a video that might help:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/pronounce-eyjafjallajokull-10392613&tab=9482931&section=1206828&playlist=&page=1 (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/pronounce-eyjafjallajokull-10392613&tab=9482931&section=1206828&playlist=&page=1)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 19, 2010, 08:42:15 PM

Our first pop-up thunderstorm of the year came today! :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 19, 2010, 09:12:44 PM

I'm not sure why I haven't posted this here, I already posted it on Molly's forum back in October. Back in 2006 I had an idea for my scripted story about what if one of my main characters ended up working for The Weather Channel because his boss bought out the network, ironically I wouldn't have imagined this would happen 2 years later..... So I guess this can considered fan fiction or maybe not since it came true. I wrote everything word from word off the top of my head which is very unusual because I write my rough drafts on notebook paper before typing them, but everything fell right into place so I skipped that process. Also somethings are dated for example, Kevin Robinson is in here because I typed this before his departure and I even poked fun at Bob Stokes. :P For those who read it, I hope you enjoy it!

OCMs featured in my story:
Jim Cantore
Alexandra Steele
Kevin Robinson
Mike Bettes (mentioned in name only; scene w/ dialog was cut)
Stephanie Abrams (same as Mike Bettes)
Nicole Mitchell
Paul Goodloe (mentioned in name only)
Heather Tesch (Has an interesting altercation w/ Nicole)
Bob Stokes (For sexual harassment references jokes)

Note: This is still my rough draft, I left out a small scene because the story was running long and I had to make cuts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on April 19, 2010, 09:55:05 PM

When I try to download it I get this

An Error Has Occurred!
You are not allowed to access this section

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 19, 2010, 09:57:21 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on April 19, 2010, 09:55:05 PM

When I try to download it I get this

An Error Has Occurred!
You are not allowed to access this section

Try it again, I edited a revised attachment because I noticed some goof ups with the names at the end of the story.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2010, 10:16:30 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 19, 2010, 09:12:44 PM

I'm not sure why I haven't posted this here, I already posted it on Molly's forum back in October. Back in 2006 I had an idea for my scripted story about what if one of my main characters ended up working for The Weather Channel because his boss bought out the network, ironically I wouldn't have imagined this would happen 2 years later..... So I guess this can considered fan fiction or maybe not since it came true. I wrote everything word from word off the top of my head which is very unusual because I write my rough drafts on notebook paper before typing them, but everything fell right into place so I skipped that process. Also somethings are dated for example, Kevin Robinson is in here because I typed this before his departure and I even poked fun at Bob Stokes. :P For those who read it, I hope you enjoy it!

OCMs featured in my story:
Jim Cantore
Alexandra Steele
Kevin Robinson
Mike Bettes (mentioned in name only; scene w/ dialog was cut)
Stephanie Abrams (same as Mike Bettes)
Nicole Mitchell
Paul Goodloe (mentioned in name only)
Heather Tesch (Has an interesting altercation w/ Nicole)
Bob Stokes (For sexual harassment references jokes)

Note: This is still my rough draft, I left out a small scene because the story was running long and I had to make cuts.

Lol Tavores, ya never cease to amaze me. XD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2010, 11:05:53 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 19, 2010, 07:52:12 PM

I apologize for intervening here, but anyone remember that crazy name to that Icelandic volcano? We were actually discussing it in Earth Science this morning. I thought I had an idea as to how to pronounce it, but I guess I was wrong :P
But anyhoodle (as a formal teacher from last year would say), here's a video that might help:
[url]http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/pronounce-eyjafjallajokull-10392613&tab=9482931&section=1206828&playlist=&page=1[/url] ([url]http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/pronounce-eyjafjallajokull-10392613&tab=9482931&section=1206828&playlist=&page=1[/url])

A local reporter here pronounced the name of the volcano verrrrrrry slowly. I should have gotten that on video.  :pinch: but it sounded like he got it right!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 20, 2010, 01:24:33 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 19, 2010, 08:42:15 PM

Our first pop-up thunderstorm of the year came today! :shades:

Pop up scattered shower came out of nowhere today when i was playing basketball with my brothers.

TWC's Forecast = Mostly Sunny with 0% of precip <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 20, 2010, 09:29:09 PM

Anyone with an iPod having issues synching on the new iTunes? Ever since I updated iTunes before I left for my hometown, all of the sudden I am unable to sync my oldies music or my apps in my iPod. So far the Apple forums aren't really helping me, but I wont give up googling for an answer. :google2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2010, 09:39:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 20, 2010, 09:29:09 PM

Anyone with an iPod having issues synching on the new iTunes? Ever since I updated iTunes before I left for my hometown, all of the sudden I am unable to sync my oldies music or my apps in my iPod. So far the Apple forums aren't really helping me, but I wont give up googling for an answer. :google2:

Have you tried clicking on My Device < Music ? Checkmark "Sync Music" and do the same for Applications. There should be a box next to it that should let you check mark it on Itunes 9.0

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 20, 2010, 10:36:00 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 19, 2010, 09:57:21 PM

Try it again, I edited a revised attachment because I noticed some goof ups with the names at the end of the story.

Story isn't bad. Catfight with Nicole in it? :whistling: Hehe. But 95% of your uses of "your" are wrong.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 20, 2010, 10:44:06 PM

So it finally worked by having my iPod restore to it's factory settings. Now I have to find all 40 of my Ryan Farish songs and the other 200 songs to sync again. My apps were restored the same way thanks to a back up.

/me creates an account on that one Apple forum and posts this answer

Quote from: Jonathan on April 20, 2010, 10:36:00 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 19, 2010, 09:57:21 PM

Try it again, I edited a revised attachment because I noticed some goof ups with the names at the end of the story.

Story isn't bad. Catfight with Nicole in it? :whistling: Hehe. But 95% of your uses of "your" are wrong.

/me puts duct tape on Jonathan.

...kidding :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 20, 2010, 10:50:32 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 20, 2010, 10:36:00 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 19, 2010, 09:57:21 PM

Try it again, I edited a revised attachment because I noticed some goof ups with the names at the end of the story.

Story isn't bad. Catfight with Nicole in it? :whistling: Hehe. But 95% of your uses of "your" are wrong.

I know, there are other mistakes in there too, like I said in that post it's only a rough draft so I'm still going to revisions on the dialog, different scenes, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 21, 2010, 07:35:08 AM

Hey Martin, Jen and Mike gave you a little shout-out this morning at around 6:30 Central Time this morning on YWT. They had the camera panned to Norfolk. I'm sure you're used to this, because you're good friends with them all. But I just wanted to let you know that they did. How cool is that?!  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 21, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Gotta love Comcast, they ended up not adding TWC HD to my system.  :censored:

Edit: Just got off the phone with Comcast and they told me "we see no records of any new HD channels being added for today (4/21) sorry for the inconvenience this problem may have caused"

& get this, Why send a notification bill specifically stating HD channels would be added if it's not in the computer system? I'm flipping mad

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 21, 2010, 10:38:46 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 21, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Gotta love Comcast, they ended up not adding TWC HD to my system.  :censored:

Edit: Just got off the phone with Comcast and they told me "we see no records of any new HD channels being added for today (4/21) sorry for the inconvenience this problem may have caused"

& get this, Why send a notification bill specifically stating HD channels would be added if it's not in the computer system? I'm flipping mad

Now you understand how I felt when March 26th came and went and I didn't get anything either. I'm over it at this point, but soon I hope, lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 21, 2010, 01:09:28 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 21, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Edit: Just got off the phone with Comcast and they told me "we see no records of any new HD channels being added for today (4/21) sorry for the inconvenience this problem may have caused"
& get this, Why send a notification bill specifically stating HD channels would be added if it's not in the computer system? I'm flipping mad

Tip:  get a Twitter account, tweet something with a #Comcast hashtag, and they'll try and help.  I've had two problems and the Twitter people are MUCH more helpful.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 21, 2010, 02:29:35 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 21, 2010, 01:09:28 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 21, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Edit: Just got off the phone with Comcast and they told me "we see no records of any new HD channels being added for today (4/21) sorry for the inconvenience this problem may have caused"
& get this, Why send a notification bill specifically stating HD channels would be added if it's not in the computer system? I'm flipping mad

Tip:  get a Twitter account, tweet something with a #Comcast hashtag, and they'll try and help.  I've had two problems and the Twitter people are MUCH more helpful.

thanks matt I will try that out i'm over it tho oh well lol

Edit: sent a tweet so hopefully i get answered

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 21, 2010, 06:21:19 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 21, 2010, 07:35:08 AM

Hey Martin, Jen and Mike gave you a little shout-out this morning at around 6:30 Central Time this morning on YWT. They had the camera panned to Norfolk. I'm sure you're used to this, because you're good friends with them all. But I just wanted to let you know that they did. How cool is that?!  B)

WOW! Aww that was soo nice of them :) Thanks for pointing that out. Gave me a chance to clip the video.

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 21, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Gotta love Comcast, they ended up not adding TWC HD to my system.  :censored:

Edit: Just got off the phone with Comcast and they told me "we see no records of any new HD channels being added for today (4/21) sorry for the inconvenience this problem may have caused"

& get this, Why send a notification bill specifically stating HD channels would be added if it's not in the computer system? I'm flipping mad

Are these channels that other areas have and your area is just waiting for upgrades to get it? Sorry to hear that. Its a common thing for these upgrades to get delayed. In my area some remote counties took nearly a year. I always found those little notices on the bills were just a clever way to get folks to shut up and stop complaining. Really crappy of them

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2010, 06:49:01 PM

Alex, I don't understand why Comcast has taken so long for you to put up more HD channels like TWC.  I've had TWC HD for two years either by Time Warner Cable when I was in NY or by DirecTV in WV now.  I see all these ads portraying who has the most HD channels, and I'm really starting to wonder what's really true. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 21, 2010, 07:14:43 PM

To my knowledge, DirecTV is confirmed to carry most cable networks in HD. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 21, 2010, 07:17:40 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2010, 06:49:01 PM

Alex, I don't understand why Comcast has taken so long for you to put up more HD channels like TWC.  I've had TWC HD for two years either by Time Warner Cable when I was in NY or by DirecTV in WV now.  I see all these ads portraying who has the most HD channels, and I'm really starting to wonder what's really true. :thinking:

Patrick, even you haven't seen the worst of it when it comes to those HD ads. I can't tell you how many ads Comcast airs claiming they have more [HD] content and programming than InDirecTV... and there appears to be a fierce battle between InDirecTV and Dish on that same subject. I've only had [HD] channels technically for two months now... but the setup I have on it may be causing me problems.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 21, 2010, 07:20:19 PM

I have at least 75-100 HD channels at my dad's house. I don't have any here because my box here is way too old (made in 2000) to support HD channels, plus I have no HDTVs yet either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 21, 2010, 07:21:41 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 21, 2010, 07:17:40 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2010, 06:49:01 PM

Alex, I don't understand why Comcast has taken so long for you to put up more HD channels like TWC.  I've had TWC HD for two years either by Time Warner Cable when I was in NY or by DirecTV in WV now.  I see all these ads portraying who has the most HD channels, and I'm really starting to wonder what's really true. :thinking:

Patrick, even you haven't seen the worst of it when it comes to those HD ads. I can't tell you how many ads Comcast airs claiming they have more [HD] content and programming than InDirecTV... and there appears to be a fierce battle between InDirecTV and Dish on that same subject. I've only had [HD] channels technically for two months now... but the setup I have on it may be causing me problems.

Aaron, just be happy that you have HD because if I had cable, not satellite, I wouldn't have been able to post all those HD LFs I have on my channel, so maybe "InDirecTV" isn't so "indirect" at all. This is one of the reasons I loathe Bright House, less than 50 HD channels in their lineup here. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 21, 2010, 07:25:23 PM

lol "InDirecTV" :rofl2:

win.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 21, 2010, 07:25:40 PM

DirecTV - To Tell the Truth commercial, part deux (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSFopGG4iR4&feature=related#)

Never mind the fact I'm a big fan of this commercial run....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 21, 2010, 07:27:22 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 21, 2010, 07:25:23 PM

lol "InDirecTV" :rofl2:

win.

I should also say I loathe DirecTV. Come on, just Dish, BHN, and DirecTV here? <_<

I soooo can't wait for FiOS.

Also, Comcast is in my area, but just not my neighborhood and they're just like BHN with HD here. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 21, 2010, 07:44:21 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 21, 2010, 07:21:41 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 21, 2010, 07:17:40 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2010, 06:49:01 PM

Alex, I don't understand why Comcast has taken so long for you to put up more HD channels like TWC.  I've had TWC HD for two years either by Time Warner Cable when I was in NY or by DirecTV in WV now.  I see all these ads portraying who has the most HD channels, and I'm really starting to wonder what's really true. :thinking:

Patrick, even you haven't seen the worst of it when it comes to those HD ads. I can't tell you how many ads Comcast airs claiming they have more [HD] content and programming than InDirecTV... and there appears to be a fierce battle between InDirecTV and Dish on that same subject. I've only had [HD] channels technically for two months now... but the setup I have on it may be causing me problems.

Aaron, just be happy that you have HD because if I had cable, not satellite, I wouldn't have been able to post all those HD LFs I have on my channel, so maybe "InDirecTV" isn't so "indirect" at all. This is one of the reasons I loathe Bright House, less than 50 HD channels in their lineup here. :rolleyes:

I only have 52 via Comcast here and I know it's been at least 2 years since the last few of those 52 were added. What a bunch of liars.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 21, 2010, 07:49:19 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2010, 06:49:01 PM

Alex, I don't understand why Comcast has taken so long for you to put up more HD channels like TWC.  I've had TWC HD for two years either by Time Warner Cable when I was in NY or by DirecTV in WV now.  I see all these ads portraying who has the most HD channels, and I'm really starting to wonder what's really true. :thinking:

Cable companies have a difficult time getting HD channels. They have to upgrade a lot of equipment and infrastructure to increase capacity to get to these channels. Remote or non central areas get pushed off commonly. TWC is usually the last of many HD channels to add because there is little demand for it and it actually has no local wx data which increases complaints to local cable companies.

Satellite companies have it easy. Need more capacity? Launch a new satellite. Their current infrastructure can not be beat by any cabled (including FIOS/UVERSE) company for HD channels.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 21, 2010, 08:12:32 PM

Rummaging through my picture albums from the past couple of months, picking out sun pictures, I found a couple more interesting ones

This pic was taken on St Patrick's day... when from the exact spot where I stand to take the pictures, the sun appeared to be shining directly through the State Capitol. I know the picture is not the best, but the capitol is almost 3/4 of a mile from Sparrow :P
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5473/8gbpictures073.jpg)

And here's another peaceful one...
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4025/8gbpictures062.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 21, 2010, 08:19:44 PM

I remember you posting these pics here last year.nice shots..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2010, 08:24:26 PM

Thanks for the information about the cable/satellite debate above.  I've learned a lot already about the differences between the two, and I'll definitely be using it when I someday move and make a decision for myself.

In regards to the pictures Aaron just posted, I sure see a lot of contrails in that second shot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 21, 2010, 11:48:14 PM

I just made the switch to Google Chrome. A friend of mine from Graphic Design class told me I should switch browsers because he thinks Firefox is just too slow. IVC also switched most of the Business Lab and Computer Lab internet browsers to Chrome. I'm glad I made the switch, because it looks much cleaner now.  :yes:

So I went from SeaMonkey > Firefox > Chrome ....in less than a month. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 22, 2010, 12:36:47 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 21, 2010, 11:48:14 PM

I just made the switch to Google Chrome. A friend of mine from Graphic Design class told me I should switch browsers because he thinks Firefox is just too slow. IVC also switched most of the Business Lab and Computer Lab internet browsers to Chrome. I'm glad I made the switch, because it looks much cleaner now.  :yes:

So I went from SeaMonkey > Firefox > Chrome ....in less than a month. lol

Yes!! Chrome is sweeet! You can get the critical add ons you need (like add blocking) and still have a light weight, fast browser. Glad you made the switch


Fun Facts:
Browser Stats for TWC Today:
39.64% Internet Explorer
33.76% Firefox
12.52% Chrome

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 22, 2010, 06:33:38 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 21, 2010, 06:21:19 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 21, 2010, 07:35:08 AM

Hey Martin, Jen and Mike gave you a little shout-out this morning at around 6:30 Central Time this morning on YWT. They had the camera panned to Norfolk. I'm sure you're used to this, because you're good friends with them all. But I just wanted to let you know that they did. How cool is that?!  B)

WOW! Aww that was soo nice of them :) Thanks for pointing that out. Gave me a chance to clip the video.

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 21, 2010, 09:25:11 AM

Gotta love Comcast, they ended up not adding TWC HD to my system.  :censored:

Edit: Just got off the phone with Comcast and they told me "we see no records of any new HD channels being added for today (4/21) sorry for the inconvenience this problem may have caused"

& get this, Why send a notification bill specifically stating HD channels would be added if it's not in the computer system? I'm flipping mad

Are these channels that other areas have and your area is just waiting for upgrades to get it? Sorry to hear that. Its a common thing for these upgrades to get delayed. In my area some remote counties took nearly a year. I always found those little notices on the bills were just a clever way to get folks to shut up and stop complaining. Really crappy of them

First wave of the "Analog Crunch was 3/11 and the second wave was 4/7" = DTA's are going out like hotcakes.

Cities like Andover, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Georgetown, Groveland, Hanson, Haverhill, Holbrook, Lawrence, Mansfield, Methuen, North Andover, North Attleboro, North Reading, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman got TWC HD no problem on December 21st.

First Wave of expected HD Adds was on 3/25 "Added no problems 16 HD's" but when it comes to the huge 2nd wave "38 HD Channels" they complained the HD's weren't scheduled in their computer.

Also on their so called list MLB HD (which i got 3/25) is scheduled to be added June 1st  :wacko:

Finally because i live closer to Providence alot of people i met at the Comcast local office were heated at the fact WBZ-DT & WHDH-DT (Boston Affiliates NBC & CBS) were supposed to be added too but "Comcast" had no answer for them.

Here's the April affected customers in mass Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisset, Middleboro, New Bedford, Wareham.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 22, 2010, 11:28:38 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 22, 2010, 12:36:47 AM

Fun Facts:
Browser Stats for TWC Today:
39.64% Internet Explorer
33.76% Firefox
12.52% Chrome

Where'd you get that info? Is that something that's only in the admin panel?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 22, 2010, 04:57:00 PM

His host provides that information. You can also see stats for what operating systems visitors use, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2010, 05:46:09 PM

Freaky weather...it just thundered and HAILED for 2 minutes and then the sun came out again after 2 minutes. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 22, 2010, 05:50:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2010, 05:46:09 PM

Freaky weather...it just thundered and HAILED for 2 minutes and then the sun came out again after 2 minutes. :wacko:

Geez, that's taking the saying of "if you don't like the weather now, just wait five minutes" to a whole new level. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 22, 2010, 08:22:12 PM

Quote from: Tyler on April 22, 2010, 04:57:00 PM

His host provides that information. You can also see stats for what operating systems visitors use, etc.

Yep thats true. I also use Google Analytics. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 22, 2010, 08:53:43 PM

w00t... finally! A haze-free sunset! :dance:

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8146/8gbpictures099.jpg)

Last nite was not the best for sun pictures. Definitely some nasty, raw scenery.
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/826/8gbpictures091.jpg)

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1336/8gbpictures096.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 22, 2010, 08:56:02 PM

Awesome shots, that's a pretty nice view you can get on top of that hospital. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 22, 2010, 09:05:15 PM

Well, I've started working out on an elliptical.

Yesterday: 1.13 miles/272 calories/20 minutes
Today: 1.79 miles/530 calories/30 minutes
Total: 2.92 miles/802 calories/50 minutes

I'm sore. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 22, 2010, 09:14:58 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 22, 2010, 09:05:15 PM

Well, I've started working out on an elliptical.

Yesterday: 1.13 miles/272 calories/20 minutes
Today: 1.79 miles/530 calories/30 minutes
Total: 2.92 miles/802 calories/50 minutes

I'm sore. :P

Nice. I need to do that :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 22, 2010, 11:39:55 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 22, 2010, 09:05:15 PM

Well, I've started working out on an elliptical.

Yesterday: 1.13 miles/272 calories/20 minutes
Today: 1.79 miles/530 calories/30 minutes
Total: 2.92 miles/802 calories/50 minutes

I'm sore. :P

At least you're doing well in getting some exercise.  That's something I may need to think about doing a little more in the future.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 23, 2010, 12:43:40 AM

Wow I gotta start reading the paper closer. Just found out my editorial about the incompetence of my local school board was published Monday. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 23, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Created a banner for Henry's grid, made with flash, all by mah self!  :dance:
Flash is not as easy as you think <_<
http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html (http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 23, 2010, 07:08:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 23, 2010, 12:43:40 AM

Wow I gotta start reading the paper closer. Just found out my editorial about the incompetence of my local school board was published Monday. :blink:

Wow, neat! I think I wrote some stories for the yearbook... hopefully they're included this year.

On another subject, you have got to be kidding me :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 23, 2010, 11:20:27 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 23, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Created a banner for Henry's grid, made with flash, all by mah self!  :dance:
Flash is not as easy as you think <_<
[url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url] ([url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url])

I'm planning on taking Flash classes next year. I heard feedback from some of my friends that Flash is very easy. I hope to give it a try, just like how I got my hands on with graphic design. :)

Overall, nice job, Josh! :happy:

on a curious note, what program did you use to create it?

btw, on a curious note, what program did you use to create it?

EDIT: I can't believe I wrote that twice. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 23, 2010, 03:50:56 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 23, 2010, 07:08:13 AM

Wow, neat! I think I wrote some stories for the yearbook... hopefully they're included this year.

On another subject, you have got to be kidding me :blink:

Hehe, I knew you would comment on that name. Looks like another bad race day though :( (last weekend's race in Fort Worth also got rained out and was pushed to Monday).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 23, 2010, 05:16:51 PM

So I've been rummaging through older files, now about to delete the last of the raw files from my "January-March 2010" folder. Just got to thinking... it has been over two years now since I lost nearly everything I had from 2007 and early 2008. It's hard for me to think of a time that I have been more depressed than I was that February 2008 nite I brought home my desktop computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 23, 2010, 06:07:36 PM

Can anyone load Facebook now? :wacko:

EDIT: Back up...

Quote from: Mike M on April 23, 2010, 03:50:56 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 23, 2010, 07:08:13 AM

Wow, neat! I think I wrote some stories for the yearbook... hopefully they're included this year.

On another subject, you have got to be kidding me :blink:

Hehe, I knew you would comment on that name. Looks like another bad race day though :( (last weekend's race in Fort Worth also got rained out and was pushed to Monday).

Just like 2007 (maybe 08) when all the races got canceled from rain. :(

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 23, 2010, 07:08:13 AM

On another subject, you have got to be kidding me :blink:

Yes. :bleh: j/k

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 23, 2010, 06:58:04 PM

Had a really busy week this past week. I had a lot of stuff due throughout the week. So glad the weekend is here, but I'll have to buckle back down next week in preparation for finals.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 23, 2010, 10:56:27 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on April 23, 2010, 06:58:04 PM

Had a really busy week this past week. I had a lot of stuff due throughout the week. So glad the weekend is here, but I'll have to buckle back down next week in preparation for finals.

Good luck with finals ahead, Billy!  I always cringed with the amount of work sometimes due in the last weeks of a college semester, so I feel your pain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 24, 2010, 02:02:08 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 23, 2010, 11:20:27 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 23, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Created a banner for Henry's grid, made with flash, all by mah self!  :dance:
Flash is not as easy as you think <_<
[url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url] ([url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url])

I'm planning on taking Flash classes next year. I heard feedback from some of my friends that Flash is very easy. I hope to give it a try, just like how I got my hands on with graphic design. :)

I am curious what is going to happen to flash. HTML5 is taking over video content and interactive material is decreasing significantly as ads and other content are not supported on some popular devices and brands. Flash is also extremely resource buggy and crashes all the time, for me anyway.  Adobe really needs to step up to the plate if the want to hope to succeed in the future. Their upcoming release is looking promising.  A step in the right direction

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 24, 2010, 02:04:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 24, 2010, 02:02:08 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 23, 2010, 11:20:27 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 23, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Created a banner for Henry's grid, made with flash, all by mah self!  :dance:
Flash is not as easy as you think <_<
[url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url] ([url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url])

I'm planning on taking Flash classes next year. I heard feedback from some of my friends that Flash is very easy. I hope to give it a try, just like how I got my hands on with graphic design. :)

I am curious what is going to happen to flash. HTML5 is taking over video content and interactive material is decreasing significantly as ads and other content are not supported on some popular devices and brands. Flash is also extremely resource buggy and crashes all the time, for me anyway.  Adobe really needs to step up to the plate if the want to hope to succeed in the future. Their upcoming release is looking promising.  A step in the right direction

I'm still waiting for Adobe to release a 64-bit Flash plugin for Windows. It's been years now... :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2010, 10:24:20 AM

Well, to change the subject, I found out how to get the jumbled text out of my Pinnacle tuner! :dance:

I just had to switch the recording type from "DVD Long Play" to just "DVD". :D

Here are two videos to differ:

DVD Long Play
"Jung at Heart" by Master Cylinder (The Volkswagen Song) - January/February 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x2t92KgsAQ#ws)

DVD
"Viva Las Vegas" by Jonny Ramone on The Weather Channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYx5Ll39kLM#ws)

Just look at the LDLs, you'll notice the difference if you look closely. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 12:06:55 PM

I slept 12 hours last night. I said I wanted to take a nap, not a full night's sleep. Maybe I was very tired.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 24, 2010, 12:41:51 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 12:06:55 PM

I slept 12 hours last night. I said I wanted to take a nap, not a full night's sleep. Maybe I was very tired.  :hmm:

Ana, consider yourself lucky. Due to extreme stress and habit, I haven't had a 12 hour nap in at least 2 to 3 years. I would kill to have another :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2010, 12:55:31 PM

Guide fail. :bleh:

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4393/20100424125028.jpg)

"Weather. Carl Parker. Heather Tesch. Weather with meteorologists Carl Palmer and Heather Tesch."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 01:20:15 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 24, 2010, 12:41:51 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 12:06:55 PM

I slept 12 hours last night. I said I wanted to take a nap, not a full night's sleep. Maybe I was very tired.  :hmm:

Ana, consider yourself lucky. Due to extreme stress and habit, I haven't had a 12 hour nap in at least 2 to 3 years. I would kill to have another :P

Since my family was out for the evening right after my little sister's baseball game, I decided to just take a short nap. Apparently I "over-napped". It was around 8:30 when I went to sleep, and woke up at 8:30-9:00 this morning. I feel refreshed again. It's better to get 12 hours of sleep during the weekend, just once in a while. Too much of these can result in health problems.

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2010, 12:55:31 PM

Guide fail. :bleh:

([url]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4393/20100424125028.jpg[/url])

"Weather. Carl Parker. Heather Tesch. Weather with meteorologists Carl Palmer and Heather Tesch."

We all know. It's been a couple years now and they STILL haven't corrected it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 24, 2010, 01:21:48 PM

What a nasty event going on 800 miles to my south. All I can do is hope I get something like it later this year. I see Dr. Forbes is a bit concerned about what is going on in "Yah-zoo City" (not Yaz-oo), and I can see his point. Must be a nasty tornado down there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2010, 01:24:50 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 01:20:15 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2010, 12:55:31 PM

Guide fail. :bleh:

([url]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4393/20100424125028.jpg[/url])

"Weather. Carl Parker. Heather Tesch. Weather with meteorologists Carl Palmer and Heather Tesch."

We all know. It's been a couple years now and they STILL haven't corrected it.

I know. I just never noticed the part where it said Carl Parker and Carl Palmer. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 01:30:05 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 24, 2010, 01:21:48 PM

What a nasty event going on 800 miles to my south. All I can do is hope I get something like it later this year. I see Dr. Forbes is a bit concerned about what is going on in "Yah-zoo City" (not Yaz-oo), and I can see his point. Must be a nasty tornado down there.

I heard the city is taking a direct hit there. I feel bad for the residents there. :(

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2010, 01:24:50 PM

I know. I just never noticed the part where it said Carl Parker and Carl Palmer. :rofl:

Day Planner... with Meteorologists Carl Parker, Carl Palmer, and Heather Tesch.  :bleh:  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 24, 2010, 01:43:52 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 24, 2010, 01:21:48 PM

What a nasty event going on 800 miles to my south. All I can do is hope I get something like it later this year. I see Dr. Forbes is a bit concerned about what is going on in "Yah-zoo City" (not Yaz-oo), and I can see his point. Must be a nasty tornado down there.

He compared it to the Greensburg, KS Tornado back in 2007, he even said looking at it on radar made me him sick, so you know that's bad.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2010, 02:36:05 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 24, 2010, 01:30:05 PM

Day Planner... with Meteorologists Carl Parker, Carl Palmer, and Heather Tesch.  :bleh:  :lol:

Maybe one of these days they'll make this mistake. :D :rofl2: (look at '362 TWC' at 2 PM ;))

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1460/guidelol.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2010, 04:12:43 PM

Zach i just realized i have the same exact receiver model as you haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2010, 04:38:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2010, 04:12:43 PM

Zach i just realized i have the same exact receiver model as you haha

Hmm, the H23-600? :thinking: Can you at least view SD channels on your tuner with it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2010, 04:43:18 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2010, 04:38:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 24, 2010, 04:12:43 PM

Zach i just realized i have the same exact receiver model as you haha

Hmm, the H23-600? :thinking: Can you at least view SD channels on your tuner with it?

ya

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2010, 05:19:34 PM

Oh the joy of power surges. :hmm:

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3696/vlcsnap2010042417h17m12.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 24, 2010, 09:43:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2010, 05:19:34 PM

Oh the joy of power surges. :hmm:

[url]http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3696/vlcsnap2010042417h17m12.jpg[/url] ([url]http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3696/vlcsnap2010042417h17m12.jpg[/url])

A UPS will save all of your troubles :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: P71nnacle on April 25, 2010, 03:49:19 AM

Greetings folks...just got the sig fixed and all coming late from TWCClassics. Formerly Junior.Rue.21.Steve, now P71nnacle. Hope I didn't miss anything...:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 25, 2010, 04:11:34 AM

Quote from: P71nnacle on April 25, 2010, 03:49:19 AM

Greetings folks...just got the sig fixed and all coming late from TWCClassics. Formerly Junior.Rue.21.Steve, now P71nnacle. Hope I didn't miss anything...:)

Welcome back!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 25, 2010, 08:09:38 AM

As a last resort i Got a Reply from Comcast Cable Vice President of Eastern Massachusetts Doreen Vigue,

Hi Alex,
Thank you for contacting me.

We originally planned to launch those new HD channels on 4/21, but it was delayed because of some unforeseen technical issues. We have resolved the issue and have made all efforts necessary to get those additional channels launched by 4/28. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best Regards,
Doreen

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 25, 2010, 12:50:07 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 23, 2010, 11:20:27 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 23, 2010, 02:17:13 AM

Created a banner for Henry's grid, made with flash, all by mah self!  :dance:
Flash is not as easy as you think <_<
[url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url] ([url]http://www.hostanypic.com/show.php/6028_pear-grid-banner.swf.html[/url])

I'm planning on taking Flash classes next year. I heard feedback from some of my friends that Flash is very easy. I hope to give it a try, just like how I got my hands on with graphic design. :)

Overall, nice job, Josh! :happy:

on a curious note, what program did you use to create it?

btw, on a curious note, what program did you use to create it?

EDIT: I can't believe I wrote that twice. :wacko:

Thanks! :) I used Sothink SWF Quicker. The good thing about swf's is that they can be modified without having to start over or make some project file. Next thing I should do is learn some thing called actionscript so then I will be able to add stuff like clickable links, play, next frame buttons, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 25, 2010, 03:37:54 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 25, 2010, 08:09:38 AM

As a last resort i Got a Reply from Comcast Cable Vice President of Eastern Massachusetts Doreen Vigue,

Hi Alex,
Thank you for contacting me.

We originally planned to launch those new HD channels on 4/21, but it was delayed because of some unforeseen technical issues. We have resolved the issue and have made all efforts necessary to get those additional channels launched by 4/28. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Best Regards,
Doreen

Glad he responded :) Nice, the 28th is almost here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 25, 2010, 04:04:25 PM

The sun might come out tomorrow! I'm so excited! :P
Just thought I might share my Sun Project, which I finally completed today.

Also, Curt just told me he's dropping Comcast. Once again, I have complete responsibility for this entire area :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 26, 2010, 12:21:49 AM

*Zach is whispering in fear. :fear:

After the severe weather from last night, another line is coming through now and now I can't sleep. :(

Severe T-Storm watch close by too. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 26, 2010, 12:27:31 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 26, 2010, 12:21:49 AM

*Zach is whispering in fear. :fear:

After the severe weather from last night, another line is coming through now and now I can't sleep. :(

Severe T-Storm watch close by too. :yawn:

/me sneaks behind Zach
/me scares Zach with a lightning strike
/me runs
 
...kidding.  :bleh:
The warmth has returned here. Now I want the rain back. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 26, 2010, 02:57:51 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 26, 2010, 12:21:49 AM

*Zach is whispering in fear. :fear:

After the severe weather from last night, another line is coming through now and now I can't sleep. :(

Severe T-Storm watch close by too. :yawn:

That was a pretty healthy line of storms that went by you during the night.  A tornado watch was in effect east of you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 26, 2010, 05:59:05 AM

Patrick it is indeed heavy as it's just now exiting Hillsborough County. :wacko:

I did also get video of lightning which I hope to send to iWitness when I get on a computer tonight. :)

Btw, the mobile version is still messed up and I'm sure you guys know the trick now is twctodayforums.com/forums/<board-here>/?boardseen;wap2 ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 26, 2010, 06:24:37 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 26, 2010, 05:59:05 AM

Patrick it is indeed heavy as it's just now exiting Hillsborough County. :wacko:

I did also get video of lightning which I hope to send to iWitness when I get on a computer tonight. :)

Btw, the mobile version is still messed up and I'm sure you guys know the trick now is twctodayforums.com/forums/<board-here>/?boardseen;wap2 ;)

Yes, and it's quite a headache entering that in all the time on my blackberry flip phone. I hope you guys can get this fixed soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 26, 2010, 08:34:25 AM

This chart makes me wish I would have bought Apple stock instead of the PowerBook I bought in '05...

http://www.kyleconroy.com/apple-stock.php (http://www.kyleconroy.com/apple-stock.php)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 26, 2010, 10:53:54 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 26, 2010, 06:24:37 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 26, 2010, 05:59:05 AM

Patrick it is indeed heavy as it's just now exiting Hillsborough County. :wacko:

I did also get video of lightning which I hope to send to iWitness when I get on a computer tonight. :)

Btw, the mobile version is still messed up and I'm sure you guys know the trick now is twctodayforums.com/forums/<board-here>/?boardseen;wap2 ;)

Yes, and it's quite a headache entering that in all the time on my blackberry flip phone. I hope you guys can get this fixed soon.

my gut is saying it's most likely we won't be able to see/get this fixed until the release of smf 2.0 rc4/2.0 gold, whichever comes first. I've looked through the files, and can't seem to find where this is happening at sadly...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 26, 2010, 12:50:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 26, 2010, 05:59:05 AM

I did also get video of lightning which I hope to send to iWitness when I get on a computer tonight. :)

Haha, don't hold your breath :P
TWC seems to advertise quite heavily that they want Weather Warriors pics and video (and even has irritating animation at the top of the screen... so I can't block it with my TV guide anymore). And yet... it is near impossible to send anything in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 26, 2010, 05:12:37 PM

Here's the video. Hope everyone enjoys the scenery! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 26, 2010, 09:12:28 PM

Loooooooovely.

Obviously, ^{[citation needed]}.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on April 26, 2010, 09:24:50 PM

Got bored, so I was reading the Hurricane Season 2009 post. Martin's last post before he locked it "~packs Dr. Steve Lyons away in a box~" made me laugh....until I remembered we aren't unpacking him ever again  :cry3: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 26, 2010, 09:48:38 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on April 26, 2010, 09:24:50 PM

Got bored, so I was reading the Hurricane Season 2009 post. Martin's last post before he locked it "~packs Dr. Steve Lyons away in a box~" made me laugh....until I remembered we aren't unpacking him ever again  :cry3: :cry3:

omg!!  :cry:
/me cries with yourweathertoday :cry3:

Yeah, It's very sad to see him leave. He is irreplaceable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 26, 2010, 09:53:29 PM

Speaking of irreplaceable, anyone remember that neat tool/family show called Home Improvement? Looks like the Cosby show has replaced it on TV Land, and the new schedule is here to stay. Come on, I already get to see the Cosby show at 5 AM on Nick at Nite! :angry:

(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8273/20100426212333.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 26, 2010, 10:45:16 PM

Home Improvement was and still is popular... why remove it! :angry: I noticed Everybody Loves Raymond and the Cosby Show have both been playing a lot lately. Honestly, i don't know why so many people find those shows funny. I've watched them both myself and I don't think I laughed one bit... maybe once or twice but that's about it. Home Improvement is a sitcom I actually understand and can laugh out loud at. Same with Family Matters, Malcolm in the Middle, and sometimes the Nanny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 26, 2010, 10:57:42 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 26, 2010, 10:45:16 PM

Home Improvement was and still is popular... why remove it! :angry: I noticed Everybody Loves Raymond and the Cosby Show have both been playing a lot lately. Honestly, i don't know why so many people find those shows funny. I've watched them both myself and I don't think I laughed one bit... maybe once or twice but that's about it. Home Improvement is a sitcom I actually understand and can laugh out loud at.

There's a lot of reasons why. Ratings were probably slipping or were low, the network may have opted not to renew their syndication contract to keeping airing on their network. I'm gonna assume the latter because of the fact that it moved to TVLand. It happens all the time to syndicated shows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 26, 2010, 11:16:34 PM

Storms earlier
(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2871/stms1.png)
(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3443/stms2.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 26, 2010, 11:20:54 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 26, 2010, 10:57:42 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 26, 2010, 10:45:16 PM

Home Improvement was and still is popular... why remove it! :angry: I noticed Everybody Loves Raymond and the Cosby Show have both been playing a lot lately. Honestly, i don't know why so many people find those shows funny. I've watched them both myself and I don't think I laughed one bit... maybe once or twice but that's about it. Home Improvement is a sitcom I actually understand and can laugh out loud at.

There's a lot of reasons why. Ratings were probably slipping or were low, the network may have opted not to renew their syndication contract to keeping airing on their network. I'm gonna assume the latter because of the fact that it moved to TVLand. It happens all the time to syndicated shows.

This is probably going to be my dark side since I don't watch sitcoms, but I have to agree with the ratings, which is likely why they took King of the Hill off of Fox. :hmm:

I have seen Family Matters, Malcom in the Middle, and Home Improvement. I never understood MITM nor HI back then, but boy did I find Family Matters funny when I first saw it. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 27, 2010, 06:29:20 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 26, 2010, 11:20:54 PM

This is probably going to be my dark side since I don't watch sitcoms, but I have to agree with the ratings, which is likely why they took King of the Hill off of Fox. :hmm:

My affiliate still shows King of the Hill weeknights from 12-1am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 27, 2010, 07:07:28 AM

Stupid earth... it won't shut up. 4.7 earthquake (not aftershock) just woke me up, and now I can't go back to sleep. And I have to wake up in 2 hours.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 27, 2010, 10:09:07 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 27, 2010, 07:07:28 AM

Stupid earth... it won't shut up. 4.7 earthquake (not aftershock) just woke me up, and now I can't go back to sleep. And I have to wake up in 2 hours.  <_<

Normally I can relate, but not today. Gas leak at my school... so no school :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 27, 2010, 11:25:20 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 26, 2010, 09:53:29 PM

Speaking of irreplaceable, anyone remember that neat tool/family show called Home Improvement? Looks like the Cosby show has replaced it on TV Land, and the new schedule is here to stay. Come on, I already get to see the Cosby show at 5 AM on Nick at Nite! :angry:

([url]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8273/20100426212333.jpg[/url])

Looks like the next time Home Improvement comes on TV Land is 1:30am CDT for you this Thursday

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 27, 2010, 11:37:36 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 27, 2010, 11:25:20 AM

Looks like the next time Home Improvement comes on TV Land is 1:30am CDT for you this Thursday

Hmm, I suppose you're right. Looks like it has indeed moved to the overnite slot. From 2:30 to 3:30 some mornings, 2:30 to 3 on others (except Sunday nite when Roseanne is on). Can't really watch it at that late hour until the summer comes around.

Quote from: Mike M on April 26, 2010, 10:45:16 PM

Home Improvement was and still is popular... why remove it! :angry: I noticed Everybody Loves Raymond and the Cosby Show have both been playing a lot lately. Honestly, i don't know why so many people find those shows funny. I've watched them both myself and I don't think I laughed one bit... maybe once or twice but that's about it. Home Improvement is a sitcom I actually understand and can laugh out loud at. Same with Family Matters, Malcolm in the Middle, and sometimes the Nanny.

I love Family Matters, and I also think the Nanny is okay. However, I do not at all like Malcolm In The Middle anymore. I LOVE Everybody Loves Raymond though... hilarious! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 27, 2010, 11:56:08 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 27, 2010, 10:09:07 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 27, 2010, 07:07:28 AM

Stupid earth... it won't shut up. 4.7 earthquake (not aftershock) just woke me up, and now I can't go back to sleep. And I have to wake up in 2 hours.  <_<

Normally I can relate, but not today. Gas leak at my school... so no school :P

I remember going through one of those during my freshman year in high school. School was let out an hour early because of that. You're lucky you didn't had school that day, Aaron.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 27, 2010, 02:57:22 PM

Additions that showed up for the following cities and towns

Acushnet, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, New Bedford.

HBO (Latino/Comedy/Zone HD) 773-775
MAX (Action/5Star/Thriller/WMAX/Outer) - 777-779 780-782-784
Encore HD - 785
G4 HD - 786
Style HD - 787
Fox Business HD - 789
Hallmark Movie HD -790
Fuse HD - 793
IFC HD - 798
WE HD - 799
WBZ DT - 804
WHDH DT - 807
WSBK DT - 814
TV One HD - 816
NBA HD - 817
MYRI HD - 820
NHL HD - 822
MTV HD - 827
VH1 HD - 829
Tennis HD - 838
TWC HD - 847
CBS College Sports HD - 856
Comedy Central HD - 858
CMT HD - 864
HBO2 HD - 871
SHO Showcase - 879
SHO Extreme - 880
TMC Xtra - 884
Big Ten HD - 885
EspnU - 900

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 27, 2010, 03:20:54 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 26, 2010, 11:16:34 PM

Storms earlier
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([url]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3443/stms2.png[/url])

Nice pics! I saw a shelf cloud the other day while on the bay.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 27, 2010, 04:56:12 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 27, 2010, 07:07:28 AM

Stupid earth... it won't shut up. 4.7 earthquake (not aftershock) just woke me up, and now I can't go back to sleep. And I have to wake up in 2 hours.  <_<

I've noticed earthquakes (mostly in the 4-5 range) still happening in Mexicali almost every day. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 27, 2010, 10:36:46 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 27, 2010, 03:20:54 PM

Storms earlier
Nice pics! I saw a shelf cloud the other day while on the bay.

Thanks. Wow neat!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 05:56:43 AM

Yeah, those are indeed nice pics. Looks like a very creepy scene with the lightning and all those turbines in the water, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 28, 2010, 08:47:45 AM

I miss Squizz... It's his birthday today :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 28, 2010, 10:06:09 AM

Anyone Hungry? :P

(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/545/kln1.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:35:51 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on April 28, 2010, 10:06:09 AM

Anyone Hungry? :P

([url]http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/545/kln1.jpg[/url])

What would you dooooOOOoooo... with a Klondike bar?  :bleh:

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 28, 2010, 08:47:45 AM

I miss Squizz... It's his birthday today :(

Yeah, same here. :( He said he'll be back during last year's Hurricane Season, but he never did. Happy birthday to him.  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 28, 2010, 11:45:49 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on April 28, 2010, 08:47:45 AM

I miss Squizz... It's his birthday today :(

Me too, he was pretty cool. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 02:32:20 PM

I can't recall ever having a Klondike bar. I hardly ever eat any ice cream.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 28, 2010, 04:11:00 PM

I haven't had a Klondike bar in years, but they're good.  Great, now I'm hungry. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on April 28, 2010, 04:31:18 PM

I was just talking to a friend about a BLT with a pound of bacon on it and now you show me a Klondike bar. I'm going to have to raid the fridge when I get home :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

I just ate a Klondike bar.  :whistling:

/me runs.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

I just ate a Klondike bar.  :whistling:

/me runs.  :bleh:

Whatdj'ya do for it? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 28, 2010, 07:20:45 PM

I have ice cream usually every Wednesday.  It is my day off from work after usually working Friday-Tuesday, so I reward my hard work with a large chocolate-oreo malt from the local ice cream shop (best ice cream EVER..of course I am being biased :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 28, 2010, 08:28:25 PM

is youtube changing the video player design again?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 28, 2010, 08:52:02 PM

I haven't had a Klondike bar in ages. They are very fattening.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 08:57:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 28, 2010, 08:52:02 PM

I haven't had a Klondike bar in ages. They are very fattening.

Agreed. That's why I don't eat ice cream much at all... or meat for that matter.

Yes Al, I've noticed that new design. It's alright, nothing really inconveniencing like some of the changes TWC has made to their website.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 28, 2010, 09:29:28 PM

Quote from: Al on April 28, 2010, 08:28:25 PM

is youtube changing the video player design again?  :dunno:

yeah I thought I was the only one seeing this. Way too many changes to get adjust to. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:00:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

I just ate a Klondike bar.  :whistling:

/me runs.  :bleh:

Whatdj'ya do for it? :P

It's something I shouldn't say on here. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 28, 2010, 10:00:53 PM

i saw the new player a few weeks back didnt like it :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 28, 2010, 10:13:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:00:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

I just ate a Klondike bar.  :whistling:

/me runs.  :bleh:

Whatdj'ya do for it? :P

It's something I shouldn't say on here. :P

 :wow:

Ana! I never even would have THOUGHT you'd do that kind of stuff! Shame on you! :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:19:28 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 28, 2010, 10:13:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:00:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

I just ate a Klondike bar.  :whistling:

/me runs.  :bleh:

Whatdj'ya do for it? :P

It's something I shouldn't say on here. :P

 :wow:

Ana! I never even would have THOUGHT you'd do that kind of stuff! Shame on you! :angry:

Nooooooooo! not THAT stuff!!!! *smacks*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 28, 2010, 10:33:52 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:19:28 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 28, 2010, 10:13:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:00:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 28, 2010, 06:50:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 04:32:30 PM

I just ate a Klondike bar.  :whistling:

/me runs.  :bleh:

Whatdj'ya do for it? :P

It's something I shouldn't say on here. :P

 :wow:

Ana! I never even would have THOUGHT you'd do that kind of stuff! Shame on you! :angry:

Nooooooooo! not THAT stuff!!!! *smacks*

NO! Not THAT that stuff! I was talking about stealing a baby's candy! You drew that conclusion too quickly! (Hehe, j/k. You're not so mean as to steal candy from a baby...right? ;))

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 10:40:48 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 28, 2010, 10:33:52 PM

NO! Not THAT that stuff! I was talking about stealing a baby's candy! You drew that conclusion too quickly! (Hehe, j/k. You're not so mean as to steal candy from a baby...right? ;))

I would never do that. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 28, 2010, 10:42:30 PM

Sure you wouldn't :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 11:28:23 PM

Ryan Farish just @replied me that he loved my CD cover that's based on him! I'm ecstatic!!!!  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 29, 2010, 04:04:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 28, 2010, 10:00:53 PM

i saw the new player a few weeks back didnt like it :itsok:

u did? i had no idea it was even on production

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 29, 2010, 07:21:49 PM

Okay, how could you not love this picture? :P
I took this back in 2008, back when my dad was still living in 22840 territory. Every time I look at the yellow tulip that's in my mom's front yard, I think of this.

(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4225/svideos007.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 29, 2010, 08:21:12 PM

Now these are great shots! :D

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2442/dscn0104ki.th.jpg) (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/dscn0104ki.jpg/)

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4485/dscn0100i.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/dscn0100i.jpg/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 29, 2010, 11:48:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 28, 2010, 11:28:23 PM

Ryan Farish just @replied me that he loved my CD cover that's based on him! I'm ecstatic!!!!  :thrilled:

Congrats!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2010, 03:28:38 AM

Sorry ive been a bit absent lately. Been working on exams most of this week and then I have AP tests next week. Keeping me busy ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 30, 2010, 09:27:57 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 03:28:38 AM

Sorry ive been a bit absent lately. Been working on exams most of this week and then I have AP tests next week. Keeping me busy ;)

Good luck. I have my AP Exam on May 14th for AP Human Geography. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2010, 01:14:05 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 03:28:38 AM

Sorry ive been a bit absent lately. Been working on exams most of this week and then I have AP tests next week. Keeping me busy ;)

Best of luck to ya, Martin. Don't let those AP exams eat ya.

I have another math midterm on Tuesday, so I'm going to be cramming. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2010, 01:37:06 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 30, 2010, 09:27:57 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 03:28:38 AM

Sorry ive been a bit absent lately. Been working on exams most of this week and then I have AP tests next week. Keeping me busy ;)

Good luck. I have my AP Exam on May 14th for AP Human Geography. ;)

Oh I remember that class. You should do just fine! :) That was the only AP test I actually got a 5 on.

Quote from: Anistorm on April 30, 2010, 01:14:05 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 03:28:38 AM

Sorry ive been a bit absent lately. Been working on exams most of this week and then I have AP tests next week. Keeping me busy ;)

Best of luck to ya, Martin. Don't let those AP exams eat ya.

Thanks. I take AP Govt exam Monday, AP Statistics Tuesday, AP European History Friday, AP Environmental next Tuesday and AP English Language and Composition next Wednesday. Probably AP European will be the most challenging. The rest are more time consuming more so than really difficult

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 30, 2010, 02:09:50 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 01:37:06 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 30, 2010, 09:27:57 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 03:28:38 AM

Sorry ive been a bit absent lately. Been working on exams most of this week and then I have AP tests next week. Keeping me busy ;)

Good luck. I have my AP Exam on May 14th for AP Human Geography. ;)

Oh I remember that class. You should do just fine! :) That was the only AP test I actually got a 5 on.

Thanks. :) I just can't pass the practice FRQs we do. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 04:28:10 PM

Thanks. I take AP Govt exam Monday, AP Statistics Tuesday, AP European History Friday, AP Environmental next Tuesday and AP English Language and Composition next Wednesday. Probably AP European will be the most challenging. The rest are more time consuming more so than really difficult
[/quote]
I am taking AP European History next year because I'm forced to do so. AP Literature was too hard so I dropped out of that course. Is History really that bad?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 30, 2010, 04:35:15 PM

Wow, a lot of you have some serious exams ahead.  I wish all of you the best of luck next week!

My area just hit 90°F for the fourth time this April.  This month has been wacky in terms of the temperature. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike on April 30, 2010, 05:16:52 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 30, 2010, 04:35:15 PM

My area just hit 90°F for the fourth time this April.  This month has been wacky in terms of the temperature.

No 90°  temps here this month, the highest has been 88. April has worked in reverse. The hottest temps were at the beginning of the month and the coolest only recently. It's going to get hot again tomorrow but only for two days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 30, 2010, 05:17:41 PM

31 for a low this morning and hit 77 in Fall River Today

New Bedford 33 this morning and hit 76 today O_o

(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7439/nlownb1.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 05:36:56 PM

For anyone who's not aware Apple bought the popular online streaming site, Lala, and is going to shut the service down on May 31st. :angry: Now I lost an important source of my TWC music
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2010/04/apple-shutting-down-lala-music-service/1 (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2010/04/apple-shutting-down-lala-music-service/1)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2010, 05:41:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 04:28:10 PM

Thanks. I take AP Govt exam Monday, AP Statistics Tuesday, AP European History Friday, AP Environmental next Tuesday and AP English Language and Composition next Wednesday. Probably AP European will be the most challenging. The rest are more time consuming more so than really difficult

Quote

I am taking AP European History next year because I'm forced to do so. AP Literature was too hard so I dropped out of that course. Is History really that bad?

I LOVE AP European but it is by far one of the hardest class I have ever taken. Thankfully I have a teacher who has given us a lot of breaks on grades over the year. AP European will likely be different than anything you have ever taken.  Very complicated stuff. In AP US History you learned one countries history, in Euro you learn about 15 and study various time periods (many that overlap each other). Those damn Europeans seemed to have a revolution every few years in every country, then erased any gains they got and started the revolutions over. Haha. Probably what I typed didn't make much sense but my point is its a very unique class that takes a lot of studying and work! I had a high B through the year. Why are you being forced to take it? I wouldn't take it unless you are really interested in it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 06:22:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 05:41:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 04:28:10 PM

Thanks. I take AP Govt exam Monday, AP Statistics Tuesday, AP European History Friday, AP Environmental next Tuesday and AP English Language and Composition next Wednesday. Probably AP European will be the most challenging. The rest are more time consuming more so than really difficult

Quote

I am taking AP European History next year because I'm forced to do so. AP Literature was too hard so I dropped out of that course. Is History really that bad?

I LOVE AP European but it is by far one of the hardest class I have ever taken. Thankfully I have a teacher who has given us a lot of breaks on grades over the year. AP European will likely be different than anything you have ever taken.  Very complicated stuff. In AP US History you learned one countries history, in Euro you learn about 15 and study various time periods (many that overlap each other). Those damn Europeans seemed to have a revolution every few years in every country, then erased any gains they got and started the revolutions over. Haha. Probably what I typed didn't make much sense but my point is its a very unique class that takes a lot of studying and work! I had a high B through the year. Why are you being forced to take it? I wouldn't take it unless you are really interested in it

I am interested in History and European history surely has interested me although I'm not "Really" interested in it. my parents are making me take AP classes and the colleges prefer that you take challengining Honors/AP courses next year in order to have a good transcript record, history, etc.

so far im taking Honors Physics, AP European History and Honors PreCalculus (precal is only an honors course in my school). I'm trying to boost my coursework load

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

EEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! Well, I'm in for a long night (Patrick can confirm this).

I'm under the following:

• Moderate risk of severe weather
• 15% chance of tornadoes with hatched area
• 30% chance of large hail with hatched area
• 45% chance of severe wind

Ickkkkkkk. :P I've included several images, 4 of which are SPC forecasts, the other is the latest radar image. Definitely won't be pretty tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2010, 06:52:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 06:22:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 05:41:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 04:28:10 PM

Thanks. I take AP Govt exam Monday, AP Statistics Tuesday, AP European History Friday, AP Environmental next Tuesday and AP English Language and Composition next Wednesday. Probably AP European will be the most challenging. The rest are more time consuming more so than really difficult

Quote

I am taking AP European History next year because I'm forced to do so. AP Literature was too hard so I dropped out of that course. Is History really that bad?

I LOVE AP European but it is by far one of the hardest class I have ever taken. Thankfully I have a teacher who has given us a lot of breaks on grades over the year. AP European will likely be different than anything you have ever taken.  Very complicated stuff. In AP US History you learned one countries history, in Euro you learn about 15 and study various time periods (many that overlap each other). Those damn Europeans seemed to have a revolution every few years in every country, then erased any gains they got and started the revolutions over. Haha. Probably what I typed didn't make much sense but my point is its a very unique class that takes a lot of studying and work! I had a high B through the year. Why are you being forced to take it? I wouldn't take it unless you are really interested in it

I am interested in History and European history surely has interested me although I'm not "Really" interested in it. my parents are making me take AP classes and the colleges prefer that you take challengining Honors/AP courses next year in order to have a good transcript record, history, etc.

so far im taking Honors Physics, AP European History and Honors PreCalculus (precal is only an honors course in my school). I'm trying to boost my coursework load

Yea thats why I took 5AP classes this year. Does your school offer AP Government or AP US? Just curious. AP Euro is certainly an awakening when it came to history. I learned a lot about Europe and quite frankly how screwed up it was! haha I had a great teacher which made all the difference. Good luck with it next year ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 06:55:40 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 06:52:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 06:22:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 05:41:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 04:28:10 PM

Thanks. I take AP Govt exam Monday, AP Statistics Tuesday, AP European History Friday, AP Environmental next Tuesday and AP English Language and Composition next Wednesday. Probably AP European will be the most challenging. The rest are more time consuming more so than really difficult

Quote

I am taking AP European History next year because I'm forced to do so. AP Literature was too hard so I dropped out of that course. Is History really that bad?

I LOVE AP European but it is by far one of the hardest class I have ever taken. Thankfully I have a teacher who has given us a lot of breaks on grades over the year. AP European will likely be different than anything you have ever taken.  Very complicated stuff. In AP US History you learned one countries history, in Euro you learn about 15 and study various time periods (many that overlap each other). Those damn Europeans seemed to have a revolution every few years in every country, then erased any gains they got and started the revolutions over. Haha. Probably what I typed didn't make much sense but my point is its a very unique class that takes a lot of studying and work! I had a high B through the year. Why are you being forced to take it? I wouldn't take it unless you are really interested in it

I am interested in History and European history surely has interested me although I'm not "Really" interested in it. my parents are making me take AP classes and the colleges prefer that you take challengining Honors/AP courses next year in order to have a good transcript record, history, etc.

so far im taking Honors Physics, AP European History and Honors PreCalculus (precal is only an honors course in my school). I'm trying to boost my coursework load

Yea thats why I took 5AP classes this year. Does your school offer AP Government or AP US? Just curious. AP Euro is certainly an awakening when it came to history. I learned a lot about Europe and quite frankly how screwed up it was! haha I had a great teacher which made all the difference. Good luck with it next year ;)

yes they have AP US but it's only a junior class and they have AP Psychology too. My history teacher will teach it next year as well...she's a great teacher and gives relatively easy work which makes the difference :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2010, 07:03:48 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 06:55:40 PM

Yea thats why I took 5AP classes this year. Does your school offer AP Government or AP US? Just curious. AP Euro is certainly an awakening when it came to history. I learned a lot about Europe and quite frankly how screwed up it was! haha I had a great teacher which made all the difference. Good luck with it next year ;)

yes they have AP US but it's only a junior class and they have AP Psychology too. My history teacher will teach it next year as well...she's a great teacher and gives relatively easy work which makes the difference :D
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Thats a good kind of teacher to have as a senior :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 07:10:27 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2010, 07:03:48 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 30, 2010, 06:55:40 PM

Yea thats why I took 5AP classes this year. Does your school offer AP Government or AP US? Just curious. AP Euro is certainly an awakening when it came to history. I learned a lot about Europe and quite frankly how screwed up it was! haha I had a great teacher which made all the difference. Good luck with it next year ;)

yes they have AP US but it's only a junior class and they have AP Psychology too. My history teacher will teach it next year as well...she's a great teacher and gives relatively easy work which makes the difference :D

Thats a good kind of teacher to have as a senior :D
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yeah especially by the fact that she'll retire next year :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 30, 2010, 07:42:29 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 30, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

EEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! Well, I'm in for a long night (Patrick can confirm this).

I'm under the following:

• Moderate risk of severe weather
• 15% chance of tornadoes with hatched area
• 30% chance of large hail with hatched area
• 45% chance of severe wind

Ickkkkkkk. :P I've included several images, 4 of which are SPC forecasts, the other is the latest radar image. Definitely won't be pretty tonight.

I'll just go ahead and confirm it by saying you're under a tornado warning now.  Spotters have confirmed a tornado on the ground with significant damage reported along its path.  It looks like it'll just miss your town to the north based on how the rotation couplet is moving on radar.  Anyone in your area needs to take shelter immediately!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 30, 2010, 08:20:47 PM

I never took any AP classes, but now I wish I did because they can be counted as college credit. I only took English honors my sophomore, junior, and senior years in high school. It wasn't too bad, especially because of the four point curve I got at the end of every grading period.  :happy:

Has anyone ever heard the Allen Jackson narration for "muggy"? I just heard him say that for the forecast tomorrow night.  He has said "humid" every now and then, but never "muggy." It's going to be a pretty sticky, soupy night in New Orleans tomorrow. (That's just the type of uncomfortable weather we need for the people assessing the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 30, 2010, 08:26:25 PM

Never even been close to being eligible to take AP courses... gotta love mental disabilities. <_<

Christina, I've only heard "muggy" here once back in 2007. I'm pretty sure I have video of this. Apparently it's rarely used, and we get nights like this a lot during the summer time whenever we get a southwesterly flow towards us.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 30, 2010, 08:32:17 PM

Well, taking any honors or AP course is very challenging. It's not so much the greater workload you have but the pace in which the teacher likes to move is faster than that of a CP course (CP stands for "cool people").  B)  I rarely got a break from doing assignments in English; that's why I never took any more honors classes after that because I would have surely had a mental breakdown.

Ah, I'll have to look for that video. Thanks, Mike. I guess I'm lucky to have caught that narration.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 30, 2010, 08:43:53 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on April 30, 2010, 08:20:47 PM

I never took any AP classes, but now I wish I did because they can be counted as college credit. I only took English honors my sophomore, junior, and senior years in high school. It wasn't too bad, especially because of the four point curve I got at the end of every grading period.  :happy:

Has anyone ever heard the Allen Jackson narration for "muggy"? I just heard him say that for the forecast tomorrow night.  He has said "humid" every now and then, but never "muggy." It's going to be a pretty sticky, soupy night in New Orleans tomorrow. (That's just the type of uncomfortable weather we need for the people assessing the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.)

Funny you mentioned that Christina, I just heard the narration for muggy on my IntelliStar a few minutes ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2010, 08:50:49 PM

I think I may have seen it once down in Lansing and once in Ohio years ago.

But yeah, that oil spill truly is starting to be a major concern. I sure hope those assessing and attempting to fix the issue are doing everything they possibly can. Lots of officials will be under intense scrutiny the next few weeks, I'm sure. Also, I wonder... might this do anything to tropical developments this summer in the Gulf?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2010, 08:53:28 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 30, 2010, 07:42:29 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 30, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

EEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! Well, I'm in for a long night (Patrick can confirm this).

I'm under the following:

• Moderate risk of severe weather
• 15% chance of tornadoes with hatched area
• 30% chance of large hail with hatched area
• 45% chance of severe wind

Ickkkkkkk. :P I've included several images, 4 of which are SPC forecasts, the other is the latest radar image. Definitely won't be pretty tonight.

I'll just go ahead and confirm it by saying you're under a tornado warning now.  Spotters have confirmed a tornado on the ground with significant damage reported along its path.  It looks like it'll just miss your town to the north based on how the rotation couplet is moving on radar.  Anyone in your area needs to take shelter immediately!

Reports:

• Large tornado
• Wedge tornado
• 1+" hail
• Debris falling (a la tree limbs)
• Roof torn off a shut-down museum

All just from Twitter and my dad (who was in Willow Springs). Unbelieveable...at night and a rain-wrapped tornado. If you were watching TWC, the damage path was ~1mi wide and had quite a long track. Dr. Forbes was really concerned with it. My dad is safe. I forced him to get into a shelter before it got there. ;) By phone. Because I'm THAT good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 30, 2010, 09:06:34 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on April 30, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

EEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!! Well, I'm in for a long night (Patrick can confirm this).

I'm under the following:

• Moderate risk of severe weather
• 15% chance of tornadoes with hatched area
• 30% chance of large hail with hatched area
• 45% chance of severe wind

Ickkkkkkk. :P I've included several images, 4 of which are SPC forecasts, the other is the latest radar image. Definitely won't be pretty tonight.

The SPC upgraded most of AR to a HIGH risk now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2010, 09:41:13 PM

Man, I can't wait to find out the rating of the tornado. I'm guessing at least EF-2.

Anywho, my AIM's not working. Is it working for anyone else? =\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2010, 09:54:20 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on April 30, 2010, 08:50:49 PM

But yeah, that oil spill truly is starting to be a major concern. I sure hope those assessing and attempting to fix the issue are doing everything they possibly can. Lots of officials will be under intense scrutiny the next few weeks, I'm sure. Also, I wonder... might this do anything to tropical developments this summer in the Gulf?

I think the government response to this has been quite dismal so far. BP actually has been putting in a considerable effort at least

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 01, 2010, 03:19:57 AM

Facebookers, never underestimate the power of FarmVille.   <_<
(http://j.imagehost.org/0566/Capture.png)

NOTE: This is not an actual LameBook or Failbook submission (although it deserves to be in one because this came from one of my friends.  :wacko:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on May 01, 2010, 07:17:27 AM

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2530/mapfail.png)
Looks like all of the cities shown on the map at the same time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 01, 2010, 04:12:58 PM

First 90s of the season! :biggrin:

(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7550/vlcsnap2010050116h04m58.jpg)

Also, Kyle (wxmediafan) messaged me on Facebook about this, and it seems my face is on a Youtube video from a FB screencap, which does infridge my privacy. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 01, 2010, 05:06:41 PM

I'm really worried about privacy on Facebook. It doesn't seem to work. Thanks for bringing that up, now I have to keep watch for my FB profile to be seen in public places.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 01, 2010, 07:31:14 PM

For those who follow NASCAR, has the race been cancelled? I haven't heard any word on it, but it's not showing right now on FOX. It says it should be on now on my guide.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 01, 2010, 07:39:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 01, 2010, 07:31:14 PM

For those who follow NASCAR, has the race been cancelled? I haven't heard any word on it, but it's not showing right now on FOX. It says it should be on now on my guide.

The race is still on. I assume you're watching on WTXF? The race will be preempted by the PA Democratic Senate primary debate and will apparently be joined in progress after the debate.

Edit:  Live stream of the race here: http://www.justin.tv/windchime921#r=8fPXULg~ (http://www.justin.tv/windchime921#r=8fPXULg~)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 01, 2010, 07:41:15 PM

Yeah, I just called my affiliate and they said it would be back on at 8:00. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me. :wacko:

Thanks for that stream. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 01, 2010, 08:10:45 PM

Sooooo funny!! I almost died laughing
Kids In The Hall - Communism (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83tnWFojtcY#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2010, 09:19:34 PM

Speaking of dying, I cried when I finally found this:
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5384/22840oldregionalmap.jpg)

The video is.. alright :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2010, 09:50:34 PM

Video por favor :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 02, 2010, 07:19:09 AM

Well, the narration says it all for today "A Flash Flood Watch and a Tornado Watch, have been issued for our area by The National Weather Service." The Flash Flood Watch lasts until tomorrow morning and the tornado watch lasts 'til noon, but may be canceled early.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 02, 2010, 09:24:14 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2010, 09:19:34 PM

Speaking of dying, I cried when I finally found this:

The video is.. alright :P

Can you post the video?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 02, 2010, 10:20:31 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 02, 2010, 09:24:14 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 01, 2010, 09:19:34 PM

Speaking of dying, I cried when I finally found this:

The video is.. alright :P

Can you post the video?

I was referring to Martin's post when I said that, but sure, I'd be happy to upload it :)
Local Forecast- 11/12/06 5:28 PM EST (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbpEPIUjNII#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 02, 2010, 11:39:20 AM

Heat Is apparent in Orlando

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USFL0372?lswe=Orlando,%20FL,%20United%20States&from=searchbox_typeahead (http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USFL0372?lswe=Orlando,%20FL,%20United%20States&from=searchbox_typeahead)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 02, 2010, 12:48:08 PM

100 degrees today!?!?!?!?!?!? :o

TWC Local Forecast - 100 Degrees in Tampa, Florida (5/2/2010) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYdu0nFSdIg#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 02, 2010, 01:44:14 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 02, 2010, 12:48:08 PM

100 degrees today!?!?!?!?!?!? :o

TWC Local Forecast - 100 Degrees in Tampa, Florida (5/2/2010) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYdu0nFSdIg#[/url])

Are you sure you're not in EC? :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 02, 2010, 01:48:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 02, 2010, 01:44:14 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 02, 2010, 12:48:08 PM

100 degrees today!?!?!?!?!?!? :o

TWC Local Forecast - 100 Degrees in Tampa, Florida (5/2/2010) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYdu0nFSdIg#[/url])

Are you sure you're not in EC? :bleh:

Positive as can be. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 02, 2010, 03:37:33 PM

I'm under a Flood Emergency. :blink: :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 4000 weatherman on May 02, 2010, 03:59:34 PM

my frIends front porch is flooded!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 02, 2010, 04:15:53 PM

Quote from: 4000 weatherman on May 02, 2010, 03:59:34 PM

my frIends front porch is flooded!

I thought the entire state of TN was a new great lake by now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 02, 2010, 06:53:28 PM

OK its official. I am fried! Darn you sun

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 02, 2010, 06:55:56 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 02, 2010, 06:53:28 PM

OK its official. I am fried! Darn you sun

Haven't seen the sun much here, but it sure is hot outside. Is it summer yet? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 02, 2010, 07:03:24 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 02, 2010, 06:53:28 PM

OK its official. I am fried! Darn you sun

Fried as fried chicken? That's just highly unusual for me to see the East Coast in the 100's before me.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 02, 2010, 07:08:54 PM

Still waiting for the sun and our first triple digit reading in over 20 years  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 02, 2010, 09:15:19 PM

Why can I no longer edit my interests on my Facebook? All it asks me to do is to check what pages to show instead, which I do NOT like at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 02, 2010, 10:06:33 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 02, 2010, 09:15:19 PM

Why can I no longer edit my interests on my Facebook? All it asks me to do is to check what pages to show instead, which I do NOT like at all.

Strange, can still edit my interests here... but it will only allow a certain amount of things to show.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2010, 02:32:06 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 02, 2010, 07:03:24 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 02, 2010, 06:53:28 PM

OK its official. I am fried! Darn you sun

Fried as fried chicken? That's just highly unusual for me to see the East Coast in the 100's before me.  :blink:

Fried in a sense that you can use me as a red beacon! Owww. Sunburn hurts

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 03, 2010, 05:16:06 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 03, 2010, 02:32:06 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 02, 2010, 07:03:24 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 02, 2010, 06:53:28 PM

OK its official. I am fried! Darn you sun

Fried as fried chicken? That's just highly unusual for me to see the East Coast in the 100's before me.  :blink:

Fried in a sense that you can use me as a red beacon! Owww. Sunburn hurts

Eh, going up to 97° today per TWC, but they were close to yesterday's forecast of 100°. Wound up being 97°. And I have Outdoor PE today as our school gym is under renovations. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 06:26:57 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 03, 2010, 05:16:06 AM

Eh, going up to 97° today per TWC, but they were close to yesterday's forecast of 100°. Wound up being 97°. And I have Outdoor PE today as our school gym is under renovations. <_<

Yay for air-conditioned PE at my school! :P But most of my other classes aren't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 06:31:50 AM

That's kind of stupid renovating a school during the school year :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 03, 2010, 07:34:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 06:31:50 AM

That's kind of stupid renovating a school during the school year :P

Not necessarily... Renovations can take more than a few months... My sister and I remember when they built the extension on my high school back in the early 2000s to add a wing and two floors, including another cafeteria. They did that DURING the school year for a few years, completed in 2002 I think ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 03, 2010, 08:27:11 AM

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/802232510.png)
(http://www.pingtest.net/result/16079177.png)
 B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 03, 2010, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 03, 2010, 07:34:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 06:31:50 AM

That's kind of stupid renovating a school during the school year :P

Not necessarily... Renovations can take more than a few months... My sister and I remember when they built the extension on my high school back in the early 2000s to add a wing and two floors, including another cafeteria. They did that DURING the school year for a few years, completed in 2002 I think ;)

Yep, when I was in HS they added essentially two new wings and that disrupted things for a couple years.  And we had to move in on a Saturday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2010, 10:34:23 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 03, 2010, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 03, 2010, 07:34:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 06:31:50 AM

That's kind of stupid renovating a school during the school year :P

Not necessarily... Renovations can take more than a few months... My sister and I remember when they built the extension on my high school back in the early 2000s to add a wing and two floors, including another cafeteria. They did that DURING the school year for a few years, completed in 2002 I think ;)

Yep, when I was in HS they added essentially two new wings and that disrupted things for a couple years.  And we had to move in on a Saturday.

Renovation is normal for some schools. During my sophomore year in high school, three of my classes were in portable classrooms because most of the buildings were getting a new look. Construction was done by the end of first semester and got to "move in" to the new classroom.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 03, 2010, 03:56:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 06:26:57 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 03, 2010, 05:16:06 AM

Eh, going up to 97° today per TWC, but they were close to yesterday's forecast of 100°. Wound up being 97°. And I have Outdoor PE today as our school gym is under renovations. <_<

Yay for air-conditioned PE at my school! :P But most of my other classes aren't.

Our PE hall just took down their AC shortly after the gym went under construction. :angry: The freshman extention and the redone parts have AC. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 03, 2010, 05:16:38 PM

so we're starting to wrap up the semester, and my first year in college...

what can I say? i've had such a good time, i'm definitely looking forward to next fall. i'll be taking summer courses back in San Antone (at San Antonio College) to get somewhat ahead.

so far, I have 3 A's and 2 B's...i'll take it =D

we're currently going through "dead week" which means nothing, basically. next week are finals, and soon followed by summer :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 03, 2010, 06:22:33 PM

Just a preview of my animation project. :shades:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 09:59:11 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 03, 2010, 07:34:32 AM

Not necessarily... Renovations can take more than a few months... My sister and I remember when they built the extension on my high school back in the early 2000s to add a wing and two floors, including another cafeteria. They did that DURING the school year for a few years, completed in 2002 I think ;)

They were renovating one of my school's cafeterias earlier this year, which severely limited the lunch selections. It sucked and lasted for the first three months of the school year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2010, 10:22:08 PM

My middle school had a new wing constructed which took about 2 years. Then the old part of the building was renovated. Everyone had to move the building over to the new wing over spring break in 8th grade. So the old part could be gutted. Got to enjoy a nice new school for a whole 3 months. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 10:42:59 PM

The only school renovations I could ever remember were at my elementary school (way back when :P ), and they were done completely inside the summer... big renovations though. That was back when I was going to Holt. I haven't seen any happen at Haslett.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 10:44:50 PM

The older part of my school (built in '75) was heavilly renovated in 2006-2007, with lockers replaced, fresh coat of paint, renovated bathrooms and science labs, and other stuff.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 10:47:26 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 10:44:50 PM

The older part of my school (built in '75) was heavilly renovated in 2006-2007, with lockers replaced, fresh coat of paint, renovated bathrooms and science labs, and other stuff.

Wasn't there a renovation in 2002? Google Earth Historical shows your school MUCH smaller before then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 03, 2010, 10:48:03 PM

My school had a FEMA shelter added on two years ago (my 6th grade year). During construction, things were quite messy. :P So many false fire alarms. One day, we had 3 in less than one hour. Wonderful.

Additionally, the locker room for us was being remodeled over the summer before 7th grade and until January of my 7th grade year. It was all gutted out...it took forever to get it done. False fire alarms happened then, too. In the meantime, we changed out in the weightroom. It's very, VERY dusty in there. And it smells like rust. :sick:

And by the way, if you can't tell from this blog (http://jonnytee96.xtreemhost.com/blog/2010/05/04/wow-its-may-already-and-why-kids-shouldnt-be-on-leashes/), I hate seeing kids on leashes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 10:51:14 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 10:47:26 PM

Wasn't there a renovation in 2002? Google Earth Historical shows your school MUCH smaller before then.

Yes, the school was expanded by more than twice its size in 2001.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 03, 2010, 10:52:57 PM

Apparently Haslett High has been around for more than 100 years... which I find hard to believe. Up until the 90's (92 I think) the current middle school was the high school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2010, 11:25:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 10:44:50 PM

The older part of my school (built in '75) was heavilly renovated in 2006-2007, with lockers replaced, fresh coat of paint, renovated bathrooms and science labs, and other stuff.

Damn you all and your new schools! My high school was built in 1911 and last renovated (partially) in 1980.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 04, 2010, 02:19:58 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 03, 2010, 11:25:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 10:44:50 PM

The older part of my school (built in '75) was heavilly renovated in 2006-2007, with lockers replaced, fresh coat of paint, renovated bathrooms and science labs, and other stuff.

Damn you all and your new schools! My high school was built in 1911 and last renovated (partially) in 1980.

i beat you...my High School was built in 1909 and was just recently renovated.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2010, 06:06:45 AM

Quote from: Al on May 04, 2010, 02:19:58 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 03, 2010, 11:25:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 03, 2010, 10:44:50 PM

The older part of my school (built in '75) was heavilly renovated in 2006-2007, with lockers replaced, fresh coat of paint, renovated bathrooms and science labs, and other stuff.

Damn you all and your new schools! My high school was built in 1911 and last renovated (partially) in 1980.

i beat you...my High School was built in 1909 and was just recently renovated.  :P

I beat you all! My school was originally built in 1906 as a small schoolhouse... and the building it is in now was built around the time I was born :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2010, 09:51:25 AM

Happy Star Wars Day!  :wave:

/me gets a lightsaber, boots and a cape.

May the 4th be with you.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 04, 2010, 10:01:59 AM

Quote from: Al on May 03, 2010, 05:16:38 PM

so we're starting to wrap up the semester, and my first year in college...

what can I say? i've had such a good time, i'm definitely looking forward to next fall. i'll be taking summer courses back in San Antone (at San Antonio College) to get somewhat ahead.

so far, I have 3 A's and 2 B's...i'll take it =D

we're currently going through "dead week" which means nothing, basically. next week are finals, and soon followed by summer :)

Ugh I am jealous of your grades.  I have 2 A's and 2 C's this semester (that C might go to a B ) :[. Last semester I got 2 C's 2 A's and a 2 B's I have done HORRIBLE my freshman  year of college...but somehow my academic standard is "Good" so I will for sure take it haha.  I am also taking a summer class, Intro to Meteorology..  Speaking of which, I have to take FOUR more math classes before I off to the University... so I might be staying an extra semester or cramming in a minimester and summer class.. I don't know yet.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 04, 2010, 01:20:14 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 04, 2010, 10:01:59 AM

Quote from: Al on May 03, 2010, 05:16:38 PM

so we're starting to wrap up the semester, and my first year in college...

what can I say? i've had such a good time, i'm definitely looking forward to next fall. i'll be taking summer courses back in San Antone (at San Antonio College) to get somewhat ahead.

so far, I have 3 A's and 2 B's...i'll take it =D

we're currently going through "dead week" which means nothing, basically. next week are finals, and soon followed by summer :)

Ugh I am jealous of your grades.  I have 2 A's and 2 C's this semester (that C might go to a B ) :[. Last semester I got 2 C's 2 A's and a 2 B's I have done HORRIBLE my freshman  year of college...but somehow my academic standard is "Good" so I will for sure take it haha.  I am also taking a summer class, Intro to Meteorology..  Speaking of which, I have to take FOUR more math classes before I off to the University... so I might be staying an extra semester or cramming in a minimester and summer class.. I don't know yet.  :hmm:

What year are you now?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 04, 2010, 02:35:54 PM

Martin-- I am a freshman.   :biggrin: So, I have a ton of room to improve. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 04, 2010, 03:49:13 PM

Wow I totally can not read today :P Your doing just fine. A lot of time to improve :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 04, 2010, 04:18:38 PM

During my eight years in college, I overheard many freshman college students being surprised by the pace of classes and the difficulty of exams.  Academics, high costs, and social issues explain why the college freshman dropout rate is around 25%.  Al and Kyle, your overall grades are actually in good shape, and you've both weathered your freshman years quite well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2010, 04:32:04 PM

It's funny how I'm getting to that age. I've been eaten alive by stress ever since middle school, and paranoia has only increased in recent months. Great grades at the moment, but that can always change.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2010, 04:48:44 PM

After days of studying, I can safely say that I did really well on my math midterm today. I mean, yeah, the stress just comes to you, but you gotta get used to it. Yes, Aaron. Stress can eat you alive. It's a true statement. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2010, 09:37:54 PM

I must say different people handle stress differently. But it's another thing to consider what adds on the stress. Stress coming from homework and only academic related issues, is stress you know won't last a while. You can easily attack it. But when you get all kinds of stress from every last aspect of your life, it's a whole different story. It's even worse when self-consciousness comes into the picture. I had a horrible dream last night due to the stresses from the past few months, and it actually haunted me all day.

Anyways, going off the beaten path for a moment, it's a little odd how youtube ID'd the audio in this video of mine...
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1585/videomusiciderror.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 04, 2010, 09:45:39 PM

That's a wrong song ID, must've been mismatched :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 04, 2010, 10:18:06 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 04, 2010, 04:48:44 PM

After days of studying, I can safely say that I did really well on my math midterm today. I mean, yeah, the stress just comes to you, but you gotta get used to it. Yes, Aaron. Stress can eat you alive. It's a true statement. :P

Sometimes you gotta say screw you stress and start living :P Fantastic job on the test Ana!! I know you did awesome. Took my AP Government exam yesterday and it was a breeze. Hoping for a nice 4

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 04, 2010, 10:34:37 PM

Couple pics from tonight
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8277/dsc0039sv.jpg)

(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3694/dsc0033hc.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2010, 10:57:36 PM

ughhhh the blood-sucking mosquitoes have officially invaded our city. To them, I am dinner.  :pinch:

Quote from: Martin on May 04, 2010, 10:34:37 PM

Couple pics from tonight

Soooo pretty Martin! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 04, 2010, 11:17:01 PM

Those pictures are so CLEAR Martin! :biggrin: How did you do that? :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 04, 2010, 11:22:25 PM

I'm pretty sure the exiting storm system that went through the East had something to do with clearing the air, but those star shots are great. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 05, 2010, 12:24:37 AM

Thanks guys. I just decreased the shutter speeds on my Nikon D5000 and found a nice flat surface. I really need to pick up a tripod.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 05, 2010, 03:01:32 PM

Orale! Feliz Cinco De Mayo a todos mis amigos de TWC Hoy/TWC Clasicos!!! :D

Translation: Wow! Happy Cinco de Mayo to all my friends from TWC Today/TWC Classics!!!

I'm craving for Mexican food today. Can't wait to go home and eat.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 05, 2010, 03:15:49 PM

Happy Cinco de Mayo to you too Ana!

Oil -$3.05 to $79.69 a Barrel

U.S Avg Price: $2.91 Cents a gallon 9/10

Last Year on this date: $2.11 a gallon 9/10

Average Price in Massachusetts: $2.90

Last Year on this date: $2.07

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 03:24:01 PM

Speaking of Cinco De Mayo, anyone heard of the show "How'd You Get So Rich"? TV Land has been advertising for months that the second season will premiere on Cinco De Mayo. Supposedly the episode on tonite is about Donald Trump, which should be interesting to see.

And Alex,
http://www.providencegasprices.com (http://www.providencegasprices.com)

http://www.oil-price.net/ (http://www.oil-price.net/)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 06:29:05 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 04, 2010, 09:37:54 PM

([url]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1585/videomusiciderror.jpg[/url])

I have one question...why do you stretch your videos to 16:9? I know the videos are recorded in 4:3 but you use the yt:stretch=16:9 tag. I don't mean anything by this, but it looks weird. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 05, 2010, 06:59:07 PM

So excited... it looks like I will be touring my NBC affiliate's studio and meet Glenn Schwartz in the coming weeks! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 07:02:42 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 06:29:05 PM

I have one question...why do you stretch your videos to 16:9? I know the videos are recorded in 4:3 but you use the yt:stretch=16:9 tag. I don't mean anything by this, but it looks weird. :hmm:

I like it a lot better, actually. I can't figure out how to get my clips in widescreen, nor am I redoing nearly 600 videos.

Quote from: Mike M on May 05, 2010, 06:59:07 PM

So excited... it looks like I will be touring my NBC affiliate's studio in the coming weeks! :D

Neat! I could very easily tour mine as I've been by it on the south side hundreds of times, but then again, I don't know if they give tours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 09:29:48 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 07:02:42 PM

I like it a lot better, actually. I can't figure out how to get my clips in widescreen, nor am I redoing nearly 600 videos.

They shouldn't be widescreen. If they recorded in 4:3 and the picture that comes into the TV itself is 4:3 (not if the TV stretches it to fill the screen), you should leave it be. 4:3 doesn't equal widescreen. Widescreen equals 16:9. The only way to get TWC in 16:9 is to get TWC HD. Otherwise, the picture is squished, and for lack of a better word, awkward.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 05, 2010, 09:38:14 PM

Strech-o-vision  :footinmouth:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 10:07:00 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2010, 09:38:14 PM

Strech-o-vision  :footinmouth:

True dat! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 05, 2010, 10:17:34 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 10:07:00 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 05, 2010, 09:38:14 PM

Strech-o-vision  :footinmouth:

True dat! :P

To be honest, I like it that way, as long as it's not toooooo stretched.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 10:44:58 PM

Neat cloud formations from the Sparrow Parking Garage on Monday nite...

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4513/8gbpictures024.jpg)

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/769/8gbpictures028.jpg)

(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1471/8gbpictures030.jpg)

(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7980/8gbpictures050.jpg)

And while the sun project is over, the sun appears to be moving out of this photo now. It will only continue to move to the north...
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7631/8gbpictures006.jpg)

Oh, and I forgot to post this. Sparrow has a communications tower on top of the main hospital tower. No idea why I seem to be so fascinated with it, but I caught video of it making a change...
http://www.filefront.com/16375529/8%20GB%20Pictures%20005.MOV (http://www.filefront.com/16375529/8%20GB%20Pictures%20005.MOV)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 10:56:50 PM

Hey...why is it that the exact same post from Aaron randomly jumped from before Ana's post to after her post? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 11:10:33 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 10:56:50 PM

Hey...why is it that the exact same post from Aaron randomly jumped from before Ana's post to after her post? :hmm:

I reposted it. This whole deal about how I stretch my videos got a little annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 05, 2010, 11:14:54 PM

Not to sound rude, but from now on, can you post thumbnails of your pictures instead of the entire picture?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 06, 2010, 12:25:38 AM

Quote from: Tyler on May 05, 2010, 11:14:54 PM

Not to sound rude, but from now on, can you post thumbnails of your pictures instead of the entire picture?

Yes please do so when posting a lot of pics

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 06, 2010, 09:41:38 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 11:10:33 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 05, 2010, 10:56:50 PM

Hey...why is it that the exact same post from Aaron randomly jumped from before Ana's post to after her post? :hmm:

I reposted it. This whole deal about how I stretch my videos got a little annoying.

Well, I apologize if it did. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 06, 2010, 02:50:09 PM

Dow Hits -995.55

9,872.57

-9.16% @ 2:47pm EDT

Speculation of Trading Machines Failure/Software Glitch are being thrown around on CNBC

Updated Intraday Drop of -998.50 Lowest Decline ever recorded (CNBC)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 06, 2010, 03:03:08 PM

It should be noted that in the span of 15 minutes, the Dow went from -300 to nearly -1000 to down -500.  There's someone on CNBC who's on a trading floor said when it hit -1000, everything went BUY.

UPDATE:  Reports are coming in that the massive messup was caused by human error.  Typed B (billion) instead of M (million) in a sell order...caused those massive triggers and the massive swing.  Currently at -262 on the Dow and rallying VERY fast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 06, 2010, 06:05:14 PM

Hmm, Google has changed their look a little with a slightly updated logo and a new sidebar on the search pages. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 06, 2010, 06:22:36 PM

A nice evening in the burbs of Tampa. A little humid, but fine. :P

(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6417/dscn0107.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2601/dscn0108r.jpg) (http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2823/dscn0109ww.jpg)

And a beautiful bulb on the magnolia tree in my back yard! :thrilled:
(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5331/dscn0110vc.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 06, 2010, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 06, 2010, 06:05:14 PM

Hmm, Google has changed their look a little with a slightly updated logo and a new sidebar on the search pages. :thinking:

I believe it's been like that for a couple of weeks now iirc. To be honest they made it a bit Bing-ish.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 06, 2010, 09:06:20 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 06, 2010, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 06, 2010, 06:05:14 PM

Hmm, Google has changed their look a little with a slightly updated logo and a new sidebar on the search pages. :thinking:

I believe it's been like that for a couple of weeks now iirc. To be honest they made it a bit Bing-ish.

haha.. "Bing-ish"..kind of sounded funny to me.  Yeah, I'm not really enjoying the new look/format..but whatever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 06, 2010, 09:09:30 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 08:59:51 PM

Excuse me Zach but did you not see this?

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 12:25:38 AM

Quote from: Tyler on May 05, 2010, 11:14:54 PM

Not to sound rude, but from now on, can you post thumbnails of your pictures instead of the entire picture?

Yes please do so when posting a lot of pics

I did not, actually, seeing how the post was made at 11:30 PM and I've been off for an hour.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 06, 2010, 09:18:06 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2010, 09:09:30 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 08:59:51 PM

Excuse me Zach but did you not see this?

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 12:25:38 AM

Quote from: Tyler on May 05, 2010, 11:14:54 PM

Not to sound rude, but from now on, can you post thumbnails of your pictures instead of the entire picture?

Yes please do so when posting a lot of pics

I did not, actually, seeing how the post was made at 11:30 PM and I've been off for an hour.

Thank you for making the changes.

This applies to everyone in the future. If you post more than 1 pic make sure its either an appropriate size or attach so its a thumbnail.  These images cause problems on lower resolution screens and mobile devices. Thank you

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 06, 2010, 09:51:35 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 06, 2010, 09:06:20 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 06, 2010, 07:27:38 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 06, 2010, 06:05:14 PM

Hmm, Google has changed their look a little with a slightly updated logo and a new sidebar on the search pages. :thinking:

I believe it's been like that for a couple of weeks now iirc. To be honest they made it a bit Bing-ish.

haha.. "Bing-ish"..kind of sounded funny to me.  Yeah, I'm not really enjoying the new look/format..but whatever.

I LOVE it! It's a lot neater-looking to me. Surely there'll be a hack to go back to the old Google after the redesign really hits. (It hasn't fully soaked in yet.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 06, 2010, 10:20:32 PM

Cramming tonight for my AP European History exam tomorrow. Soo much work this week. Exams next week too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 06, 2010, 10:47:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 10:20:32 PM

Cramming tonight for my AP European History exam tomorrow. Soo much work this week. Exams next week too.

You're better off not studying than cramming IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 06, 2010, 10:52:32 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 06, 2010, 10:47:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 10:20:32 PM

Cramming tonight for my AP European History exam tomorrow. Soo much work this week. Exams next week too.

You're better off not studying than cramming IMO.

Haha I am just reviewing everything. Probably right. I just cant let myself not review at least :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 06, 2010, 11:01:52 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 10:52:32 PM

Cramming tonight for my AP European History exam tomorrow. Soo much work this week. Exams next week too.

Maybe you should have been a contestant on GSN's "Cram" when it was on the air during 2003.  You might have done well! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 07, 2010, 12:04:40 AM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 06, 2010, 10:47:21 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 06, 2010, 10:20:32 PM

Cramming tonight for my AP European History exam tomorrow. Soo much work this week. Exams next week too.

You're better off not studying than cramming IMO.

i disagree, but that's my opinion.

i guess it really depends on your definition of "cramming", but i would rather take a quick look at the content than not look at it at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 07, 2010, 05:24:28 AM

Here only HS freshman get one AP class, and is still kinda hard test-wise but the work we do is quite easy. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 07, 2010, 09:24:56 AM

Um... :blink:

(See below the map)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 07, 2010, 05:22:53 PM

Yay finished with AP European History exam! Only took 4 1/1 hrs. haha More AP fun next week :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 07, 2010, 05:55:00 PM

Congrats! AP testing has been this past week and this upcoming week here too. Lots of empty classes with students taking these AP exams. With a lot of the hell that has gone on lately, the last thing I could possibly concentrate on is an AP exam :P
Speaking of exams, my mom just finished her semester finals, and did quite well on most everything, except for calculus (not an area of expertise for me either).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 07, 2010, 05:59:27 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 07, 2010, 05:22:53 PM

Yay finished with AP European History exam! Only took 4 1/1 hrs. haha More AP fun next week :P

Yay Martin! :) Glad you got it out of the way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 07, 2010, 06:16:11 PM

No AP testing for me, but there has been testing going on this week and next week for those who are in AP classes (no one I know).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 07, 2010, 06:20:52 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 07, 2010, 05:24:28 AM

Here only HS freshman get one AP class, and is still kinda hard test-wise but the work we do is quite easy. :wacko:

Just out of curiosity, is it AP Human Geography? :unsure: That's the only AP class that HS freshman can take here.

Hope you did well on your AP Euro History exam, Martin! :D AP Exams are soooo long and suck all the knowledge right out of you. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 07, 2010, 07:41:45 PM

AP exams are stressful. I dread them <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 07, 2010, 08:14:06 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 07, 2010, 06:20:52 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 07, 2010, 05:24:28 AM

Here only HS freshman get one AP class, and is still kinda hard test-wise but the work we do is quite easy. :wacko:

Just out of curiosity, is it AP Human Geography? :unsure: That's the only AP class that HS freshman can take here.

Hope you did well on your AP Euro History exam, Martin! :D AP Exams are soooo long and suck all the knowledge right out of you. :itsok:

Oh Human Geography wasn't a bad class at all. I can't remember ever doing much in that class. AP coloring we used to call it haha! Thanks :) AP Euro exam was long and tricky but I think I at least got a 3 which is just fine with me  :smoke2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 07, 2010, 08:47:56 PM

I just got promoted from "Newbie" to "Junior," and decided to take advantage of this occasion by doing the happy dance.   :dance:  :thrilled:  :clap:  :rofl:

We now return you to regularly scheduled programming.  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 07, 2010, 09:23:16 PM

hehe, congrats :biggrin:

I remember how much of a big deal that was to me when I started becoming active here a little over a year ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 07, 2010, 09:39:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 07:02:42 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 05, 2010, 06:59:07 PM

So excited... it looks like I will be touring my NBC affiliate's studio in the coming weeks! :D

Neat! I could very easily tour mine as I've been by it on the south side hundreds of times, but then again, I don't know if they give tours.

I don't think ours usually does either, but my friend and I have became very well known for giving the forecast for our school's morning show. One of the teachers at my school likes it so much that she called channel 10 and asked about sending us there to tour the building, be at the audience for the 10 show, meet Glenn Schwartz (who was at TWC for a short time), and possibly interview about our forecasts for our school. Naturally channel 10 (and us) said YES! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 07, 2010, 09:47:10 PM

Well, tomorrow, I have the joy of waking up at 5:00 A.M. to get ready for a choir trip to Six Flags St. Louis...eek. Weather looks okay...unless I decide to ride some water rides. Then it'll be chilly. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 07, 2010, 11:41:00 PM

Have fun, Jonathan!  I've never been to a Six Flags in my life.  The only amusement parks that I've ever been to are Kings Dominion in VA and Hershey Park in PA.  Is Six Flags just like any other amusement park, or is there something unique that makes them special?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 08, 2010, 12:34:24 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 07, 2010, 09:39:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 05, 2010, 07:02:42 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 05, 2010, 06:59:07 PM

So excited... it looks like I will be touring my NBC affiliate's studio in the coming weeks! :D

Neat! I could very easily tour mine as I've been by it on the south side hundreds of times, but then again, I don't know if they give tours.

I don't think ours usually does either, but my friend and I have became very well known for giving the forecast for our school's morning show. One of the teachers at my school likes it so much that she called channel 10 and asked about sending us there to tour the building, be at the audience for the 10 show, meet Glenn Schwartz (who was at TWC for a short time), and possibly interview about our forecasts for our school. Naturally channel 10 (and us) said YES! :)

Have fun, Mike!  You will be surprised (or maybe not, who knows.. haha) how much work goes into making a newscast.  It is simply amazing!  If you ever get a chance to follow someone around for their whole day, do it! 

Speaking of tests, my friend and I decided to change eachothers facebook passwords so that we would get our papers done, and study for finals.  So we will both be facebook-less for 11 days.  I have gone 14 hours without it, and I am surprisingly okay.  I accomplished a lot at work today (at the times I would likely be on facebook :P ).  So, hopefully not having facebook will improve my work for school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 08, 2010, 12:52:59 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 07, 2010, 11:41:00 PM

Have fun, Jonathan!  I've never been to a Six Flags in my life.  The only amusement parks that I've ever been to are Kings Dominion in VA and Hershey Park in PA.  Is Six Flags just like any other amusement park, or is there something unique that makes them special?

It's like any other amusement park, but it has some thrilling rides (and I mean thrilling  :thrilled:) I've never been to Six Flags, either. I don't really dare myself to go, either. :P

Also, I've recieved a couple of PMs from some of you here... I'll try to respond them as soon as I can. Today was hell in terms of internet problems. Glad I got it fixed soon instead of panicking myself. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 08, 2010, 01:10:25 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 07, 2010, 11:41:00 PM

Have fun, Jonathan!  I've never been to a Six Flags in my life.  The only amusement parks that I've ever been to are Kings Dominion in VA and Hershey Park in PA.  Is Six Flags just like any other amusement park, or is there something unique that makes them special?

Wow Patrick, Kings Dominion is right around the corner from where all my 2nd cousins live in Doswell! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 09:13:17 AM

I don't like roller coasters... haven't been on one in like ten years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 08, 2010, 09:14:29 AM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 07, 2010, 09:47:10 PM

Well, tomorrow, I have the joy of waking up at 5:00 A.M. to get ready for a choir trip to Six Flags St. Louis...eek. Weather looks okay...unless I decide to ride some water rides. Then it'll be chilly. :P

Enjoy the Sights and i'm going to Six Flags New England (http://www.sixflags.com/newengland/index.aspx) on May 29th! Can't wait for that day to come.

I haven't went in 4 years and hopefully i get to try out every ride at the park

Especially Scream! (http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/assets/images/medium/medium_NE_scream.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 09:42:24 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 07, 2010, 11:41:00 PM

Have fun, Jonathan!  I've never been to a Six Flags in my life.  The only amusement parks that I've ever been to are Kings Dominion in VA and Hershey Park in PA.  Is Six Flags just like any other amusement park, or is there something unique that makes them special?

Six Flags Great Adventure is about 45 minutes or so from here. In fact, the 9th and 10th graders are going there today. 8th graders usually go there too at the end of the school year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 08, 2010, 09:58:06 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 09:15:46 AM

[see attached photos in original post]

Interesting Wintry Mix icons and such...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2010, 01:07:24 PM

The black boxes from Air France Flight 447 have been 'localized' in a mountainous area of the Atlantic Ocean. They have not been retrieved and found yet but equipment has detected signals from the area of the black boxes in the zone. One person calls the mission , "like finding a shoebox in the middle of Paris"
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/06/2892426.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/06/2892426.htm)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 08, 2010, 02:41:07 PM

ehhh... 5.0 earthquake just now. Ugh, I'm getting sick and tired of them.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 02:46:24 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 08, 2010, 02:41:07 PM

ehhh... 5.0 earthquake just now. Ugh, I'm getting sick and tired of them.  :thumbdown:

I noticed you're still getting earthquakes and aftershocks everyday (ranging from 3.5-5.0). :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on May 08, 2010, 03:03:40 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 09:15:46 AM

And Ana, I hear ya with the internet issues. My router, which I bought last August, keeps going out. Several times a day. Good thing I purchased a warranty, even though neither of my parents are willing to drive me out to Howell  :hmm:

Does it happen to be a Linksys WRT54G?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 03:06:49 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on May 08, 2010, 03:03:40 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 09:15:46 AM

And Ana, I hear ya with the internet issues. My router, which I bought last August, keeps going out. Several times a day. Good thing I purchased a warranty, even though neither of my parents are willing to drive me out to Howell  :hmm:

Does it happen to be a Linksys WRT54G?

It's a Linksys Wireless-N router. Not sure about any more specs on it. My mom keeps having issues connecting to it on her laptop downstairs. Funny, I can somehow use the internet signal from it with my laptop out on my deck, and we live in a brick house. We also use a wireless printer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 08, 2010, 05:41:00 PM

test test test

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:47:01 PM

Test

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:47:51 PM

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:48:10 PM

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:48:30 PM

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:48:46 PM

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:49:05 PM

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:49:14 PM

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Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:49:25 PM

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 05:49:35 PM

Apparently there is a glitch where you can't see the 769 page  :blink: :blink: :blink: Ive made a whole bunch of test posts to bump the FP to a new page. No clue why this happened  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 08, 2010, 05:50:08 PM

It seems that the porch isn't working. Hope we don't lose any attachments. ):

EDIT: Beat by Martin, damn. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 08, 2010, 06:00:12 PM

I was wondering why the page wouldn't load. You can view any posts that were on that page by replying here and looking down at the Topic Summary.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:20:49 PM

test

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:22:27 PM

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:22:46 PM

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:23:02 PM

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:24:53 PM

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 08, 2010, 06:25:09 PM

Test successful. You've earned an A.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:25:32 PM

No, I still can't see the last page here...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:25:55 PM

test

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:26:12 PM

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:26:26 PM

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:26:46 PM

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Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:26:59 PM

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:27:13 PM

test

There we go :) I have it set so there's 50 posts a page so I had to keep posting so there's 11,550 posts here. Sorry about that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 06:38:28 PM

Good, it works now. So we got yet another Freeze Warning for tonight. I'm expecting another one tomorrow night... a night for which TWC just lowered the forecast low for Lansing down to 28. I was telling Ana that Lansing has had a plethora of growing season-related bulletins just in the past month:
4/16: Freeze Watch
4/17-18: Same watch upgraded to a Warning
4/18-19: Another Freeze Warning
4/19-20: Frost Advisory
4/21-22: Frost Advisory
4/22-23: Frost Advisory
4/27: Freeze Watch, which was upgraded to a Freeze Warning for that same night
4/28-29: Frost Advisory (both Patrick and I thought this was going to be it for the season)
5/08-09 (Mothers Day): Freeze Warning

Here's a picture of my NWS office's web page:
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5927/nwsgrandrapidsfreezewar.jpg)

And here is the national page...
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4167/nwshomepage50810636pmed.jpg)

The bird's egg blue is the Freeze Warning, and the turqoise is the Frost Advisory area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:45:18 PM

You don't have to upload clips during every freeze event you know...

BTW, the wind advisory was canceled here, and I have no idea why. Wind gusts are still in excess of 40 mph and it's expected to be like that through the end of tomorrow. Sometimes my NWS office makes the weirdest decisions, which is why I never rely on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 06:45:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:27:13 PM

test

There we go :) I have it set so there's 50 posts a page so I had to keep posting so there's 11,550 posts here. Sorry about that.

Ohh forgot about that. Ill look into why this is happening

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 06:50:30 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 08, 2010, 06:45:18 PM

BTW, the wind advisory was canceled here, and I have no idea why. Wind gusts are still in excess of 40 mph and it's expected to be like that through the end of tomorrow.

I still can't understand why I never got one. I had to pick up a few small tree limbs before mowing today, and it was miserable mowing the lawn in mist and wind. We also got some sleet earlier this afternoon. It reminds me of November, which, with all these bulletins, kind of takes me back to that time. The NWS in Detroit issued a Wind Advisory for the counties to my east.
I see you still have a Red Flag Warning, Mike.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2010, 06:52:53 PM

Weird the Porch was unable to load earlier. I'm still unable to view the last post

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 08, 2010, 09:45:27 PM

So I got my new router. Took me the better part of an hour to configure and get to connect properly. Had to retry it. This one was twice as much as the old one, but thankfully, I bought the warranty/replacement plan on it. That saved me $60. Still, with the replacement plan on the new one I bought, it was still $80. However, this one is a Dual-Band router, so I can send and receive files simultaneously. Neat feature, since I send and receive about 40-50 GB a month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 08, 2010, 10:04:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2010, 06:52:53 PM

Weird the Porch was unable to load earlier. I'm still unable to view the last post

For some reason, page 769 is broken. :blink: :thinking: But I think Martin has transferred the posts from that page to the next, which are a lot of test posts by Mike. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 08, 2010, 10:47:20 PM

Now this is just....ironic. :wacko: (look at blue highlighted text)

Btw, I used Google Jersey as I discovered it doesn't IP track you, unlike regular Google. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 11:00:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 08, 2010, 10:47:20 PM

Now this is just....ironic. :wacko: (look at blue highlighted text)

Btw, I used Google Jersey as I discovered it doesn't IP track you, unlike regular Google. :P

I don't get those results when I type it in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 08, 2010, 11:06:20 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 08, 2010, 11:00:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 08, 2010, 10:47:20 PM

Now this is just....ironic. :wacko: (look at blue highlighted text)

Btw, I used Google Jersey as I discovered it doesn't IP track you, unlike regular Google. :P

I don't get those results when I type it in.

Hmm that's odd, when I talked with Curt and Patrick they saw it. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2010, 11:10:03 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 08, 2010, 11:06:20 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 08, 2010, 11:00:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 08, 2010, 10:47:20 PM

Now this is just....ironic. :wacko: (look at blue highlighted text)

Btw, I used Google Jersey as I discovered it doesn't IP track you, unlike regular Google. :P

I don't get those results when I type it in.

Hmm that's odd, when I talked with Curt and Patrick they saw it. :unsure:

Whoops oh i see. I was using .com so it was locally modifying results. Gotcha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 09, 2010, 01:06:59 AM

Hmm, didn't know that Jarod Miller had his own show syndicated to stations. :thinking: Will I watch it? No! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 09, 2010, 01:08:49 AM

Betty White was amazing on SNL. Best SNL in a long time. Loved seeing some of the classic cast members

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2010, 01:10:06 AM

Wow, can't believe I'm still up this late... can barely keep my eyes open now lol :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 09, 2010, 05:45:55 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2010, 01:08:49 AM

Betty White was amazing on SNL. Best SNL in a long time. Loved seeing some of the classic cast members

Had to miss it due to me organizing a Mom's day get-together. Hope it's on Hulu tomorrow! today!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 09, 2010, 07:55:28 AM

Oh wow, can't believe I missed it. I was watching the Everybody Loves Raymond marathon on TV Land until 11:30. I had to fall asleep, since I got yet another headache. Man, I've started having those 4-6 times a week lately.

Perfect day to do some yard work, but we really shouldn't plant flowers, since we have yet another Freeze Warning for tonight. Nonetheless, my favorite phrase, "Abundant Sunshine" is on the text based for today :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2010, 11:27:57 AM

Been getting that phrase here a lot lately :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 09, 2010, 02:04:23 PM

Yeah well, I've got more recordings of it, so nanner nanner :bleh:

Anyways, can anyone tell me what this show could possibly have to do with weather?
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7813/20100509140140.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 09, 2010, 02:44:46 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2010, 01:08:49 AM

Betty White was amazing on SNL. Best SNL in a long time. Loved seeing some of the classic cast members

Betty was the only redeeming thing on the program.  Some of the skits before she appeared were painfully unfunny.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2010, 10:36:25 PM

What happened to Stephen? He hasn't posted in well over a month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 09, 2010, 10:40:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 09, 2010, 10:36:25 PM

What happened to Stephen? He hasn't posted in well over a month.

I don't know. I was wondering too. Hope everything is all right

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 09, 2010, 11:24:02 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2010, 10:40:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 09, 2010, 10:36:25 PM

What happened to Stephen? He hasn't posted in well over a month.

I don't know. I was wondering too. Hope everything is all right

He's been signing on to the forums, as he was last active today... Maybe he's just choosing not to post?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2010, 02:06:25 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 09, 2010, 10:40:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 09, 2010, 10:36:25 PM

What happened to Stephen? He hasn't posted in well over a month.

I don't know. I was wondering too. Hope everything is all right

I hope everything is going alright for him, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 06:42:14 AM

You know what I hate about New Jersey? The law where all gas stations  have to be full serve. Not only do they not know how to pump your gas,  but it puts the state into more debt than it already has. Plus, I'm  sitting at the gas station for 3 times as long because the pumpers are  sitting on their lazy butts instead of paying attention to the pumps  and if they're finished filling or not. And when I ask them to FILL the  tank, they only fill it about 3/4. :rolleyes:

IMO,  if Christie wants to save money, he should lay off the inexperienced  gas station pumpers, not the teachers that help our students become  successful in life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 10, 2010, 07:49:18 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 06:42:14 AM

You know what I hate about New Jersey? The law where all gas stations  have to be full serve. Not only do they not know how to pump your gas,  but it puts the state into more debt than it already has. Plus, I'm  sitting at the gas station for 3 times as long because the pumpers are  sitting on their lazy butts instead of paying attention to the pumps  and if they're finished filling or not. And when I ask them to FILL the  tank, they only fill it about 3/4. :rolleyes:

IMO,  if Christie wants to save money, he should lay off the inexperienced  gas station pumpers, not the teachers that help our students become  successful in life.

WTF fucked up gas station are YOU going to? Sometimes if the station knows you around my area, they "let you" pump your gas, of course, without getting caught. Usually if you tell them to fill the tank, the gas pump usually stops when it's full, not 3/4 full.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:52:46 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 10, 2010, 07:49:18 AM

WTF fucked up gas station are YOU going to? Sometimes if the station knows you around my area, they "let you" pump your gas, of course, without getting caught. Usually if you tell them to fill the tank, the gas pump usually stops when it's full, not 3/4 full.

Usually Sunoco. Yes it does stop on its own, but you should manually tap it off a little after that until you reach an even dollar amount, which they don't usually do. Otherwise my gauge only reads the tank somewhere between 3/4 and a full tank, which pisses me off sometimes. I try to go to a gas station in PA while I'm at my dad's so I don't have to deal with this hassle.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 10, 2010, 11:30:41 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:52:46 AM

Yes it does stop on its own, but you should manually tap it off a little after that until you reach an even dollar amount, which they don't usually do.

In a lot of places, PA included, topping off is illegal. Not to mention bad for the environment, and a waste of money. Most stations are equipped with vapor lines, and after your tank is full (when the pump clicks), fuel then just gets pumped back into the vapor line, not into your tank.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 10, 2010, 01:25:12 PM

To those who are Twittering, there's a huge bug on there that has you on 0 followers and 0 following. Twitter's getting that fixed right now. Don't worry!

#justwannaletyaknow  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 10, 2010, 02:03:51 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 10, 2010, 01:25:12 PM

To those who are Twittering, there's a huge bug on there that has you on 0 followers and 0 following. Twitter's getting that fixed right now. Don't worry!

#justwannaletyaknow  :bleh:

Thanks for the Head's up and i found this to elaborate on your post Ana.

Quote

We identified and resolved a bug that permitted a user to “force” other users to follow them. We’re now working to rollback all abuse of the bug that took place. Follower/following numbers are currently at 0; we’re aware and this too should shortly be resolved.

Update (10:18 AM PST): Of note: protected updates did not become public as a result of this bug.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 10, 2010, 03:24:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 06:42:14 AM

You know what I hate about New Jersey? The law where all gas stations  have to be full serve. Not only do they not know how to pump your gas,  but it puts the state into more debt than it already has. Plus, I'm  sitting at the gas station for 3 times as long because the pumpers are  sitting on their lazy butts instead of paying attention to the pumps  and if they're finished filling or not. And when I ask them to FILL the  tank, they only fill it about 3/4. :rolleyes:

IMO,  if Christie wants to save money, he should lay off the inexperienced  gas station pumpers, not the teachers that help our students become  successful in life.

I actually don't mind having full serve stations here. In Canada and PA the majority of stations there are self- serve. Plus we usually have no issues here getting gas, maybe you just went to the wrong gas station?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 03:49:57 PM

Only two in the entire metro area here that are full serve. I never top off. When the gas pump clicks, I take it out. The last time I tried to top off, there was a small amount of extra gas sitting around the pipe that leads into the engine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 04:00:56 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 03:49:57 PM

Only two in the entire metro area here that are full serve. I never top off. When the gas pump clicks, I take it out. The last time I tried to top off, there was a small amount of extra gas sitting around the pipe that leads into the engine.

You pump your parents' cars? Do your parents make you do everything? :blink: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 04:03:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 04:00:56 PM

You pump your parents' cars? Do your parents make you do everything? :blink: :P

Only my mom's car, lol. My dad doesn't seem to be comfortable with me doing it. Technically, it is illegal for me to pump gas. Every pump, alongside the warning about driving off without paying, says that you have to be of "license age" to pump gas. Technically I am since most sophomores can now drive, but I don't have my license either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 10, 2010, 05:37:57 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 04:03:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 04:00:56 PM

You pump your parents' cars? Do your parents make you do everything? :blink: :P

Only my mom's car, lol. My dad doesn't seem to be comfortable with me doing it. Technically, it is illegal for me to pump gas. Every pump, alongside the warning about driving off without paying, says that you have to be of "license age" to pump gas. Technically I am since most sophomores can now drive, but I don't have my license either.

Guess they dont have that rule here. I pump gas for my Mom all the time. Its just an easy nice thing to do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2010, 06:18:25 PM

Dumbasses these days. A trash can was lit on fire today in the boy's restroom during the last period of the day at school It stunk up the hall too and boy I had a hard time breathing. :rolleyes: Thank heavens I'm not asthmatic. :itsok:

/me ends rant

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 10, 2010, 06:42:00 PM

OH MY! Such a LOVELY lower third!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 10, 2010, 06:51:35 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 03:49:57 PM

Only two in the entire metro area here that are full serve. I never top off. When the gas pump clicks, I take it out. The last time I tried to top off, there was a small amount of extra gas sitting around the pipe that leads into the engine.

I don't even think we have ANY full-serve gas stations here anymore. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 10, 2010, 06:59:39 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 06:18:25 PM

Dumbasses these days. A trash can was lit on fire today in the boy's restroom during the last period of the day at school It stunk up the hall too and boy I had a hard time breathing. :rolleyes: Thank heavens I'm not asthmatic. :itsok:

/me ends rant

Hah, reminds me of my freshman year in high school. I've seen a lot of those all the time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 08:27:36 PM

You know, I thought getting a dual-band router would be neat. I should be able to send and receive files simultaneously. Problem is, it doesn't work! I haven't been able to upload anything since I bought it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 08:27:36 PM

You know, I thought getting a dual-band router would be neat. I should be able to send and receive files simultaneously. Problem is, it doesn't work! I haven't been able to upload anything since I bought it.

So return it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 10, 2010, 08:46:29 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 08:27:36 PM

You know, I thought getting a dual-band router would be neat. I should be able to send and receive files simultaneously. Problem is, it doesn't work! I haven't been able to upload anything since I bought it.

Do you seriously think thats what a dual band router means? Dual band means it supports dual frequencies including the newer 5ghz band. This will only work with devices that are specially adapted to accept that. On ANY wifi band A/B/G/N you can send files both ways. In fact you can send hundreds of transfers both ways at the same time. Dual band routers should only be bought if you have devices capable of using it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:50:19 PM

I don't see why it's that important to simultaneously send and receive files anyway for what you use the concept for.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 10, 2010, 08:52:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:50:19 PM

I don't see why it's that important to simultaneously send and receive files anyway for what you use the concept for.

I agree. For basic web functionality its pointless. Wireless routers only shine when used on a local network. The speed of your upload/download is dependent on your internet provider. In my case I have several weather, storage, and slave servers that shoot files and data around my network and I regularly stream HD video and tv shows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 10, 2010, 09:05:38 PM

I just thought it would be neat. According to what you are telling me, the store manager mislead me (not the best guy anyway). I'm not the MOST tech savvy, so I don't know what I'm supposed to have for our computers and the things I do with them (and the internet).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2010, 09:10:37 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 10, 2010, 08:52:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:50:19 PM

I don't see why it's that important to simultaneously send and receive files anyway for what you use the concept for.

I agree. For basic web functionality its pointless. Wireless routers only shine when used on a local network. The speed of your upload/download is dependent on your internet provider. In my case I have several weather, storage, and slave servers that shoot files and data around my network and I regularly stream HD video and tv shows.

Without a doubt, I should be investing into a WinTV HD PVR soon! :dance:

Also, Martin, when I try to stream media, I get a URL error in WME. :unsure:
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1083/wmeerror.th.jpg) (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/wmeerror.jpg/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 10, 2010, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 09:10:37 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 10, 2010, 08:52:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:50:19 PM

I don't see why it's that important to simultaneously send and receive files anyway for what you use the concept for.

I agree. For basic web functionality its pointless. Wireless routers only shine when used on a local network. The speed of your upload/download is dependent on your internet provider. In my case I have several weather, storage, and slave servers that shoot files and data around my network and I regularly stream HD video and tv shows.

Without a doubt, I should be investing into a WinTV HD PVR soon! :dance:

Also, Martin, when I try to stream media, I get a URL error in WME. :unsure:
([url]http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1083/wmeerror.th.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://img38.imageshack.us/i/wmeerror.jpg/[/url])

Is it an error or is that the url it displays? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2010, 09:27:16 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 10, 2010, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 09:10:37 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 10, 2010, 08:52:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 10, 2010, 08:50:19 PM

I don't see why it's that important to simultaneously send and receive files anyway for what you use the concept for.

I agree. For basic web functionality its pointless. Wireless routers only shine when used on a local network. The speed of your upload/download is dependent on your internet provider. In my case I have several weather, storage, and slave servers that shoot files and data around my network and I regularly stream HD video and tv shows.

Without a doubt, I should be investing into a WinTV HD PVR soon! :dance:

Also, Martin, when I try to stream media, I get a URL error in WME. :unsure:
([url]http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1083/wmeerror.th.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://img38.imageshack.us/i/wmeerror.jpg/[/url])

Is it an error or is that the url it displays? :hmm:

It's the displayed URL and I know for a fact it has to be my firewall. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 10, 2010, 10:33:59 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 09:27:16 PM

It's the displayed URL and I know for a fact it has to be my firewall. :(

It usually is like that. First make sure your selected port is properly port forwarded then find out your IP address and your good to go. regardless of what the software says

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2010, 03:45:26 PM

IT'S ABOUT TIME!

Sorry for screaming... this is just the first time I've ever seen it here (or at all, for that matter) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 11, 2010, 05:24:15 PM

Botox injected raindrops :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 11, 2010, 05:32:56 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 11, 2010, 05:24:15 PM

Botox injected raindrops :P

Um, nty. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2010, 06:54:49 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 11, 2010, 05:32:56 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 11, 2010, 05:24:15 PM

Botox injected raindrops :P

Um, nty. :bleh:

Thanks guys, now I'm going to see that every time I see those rain icons :P

Also, here's another report I didn't know existed...
(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/9502/lightdrizzle51110.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2010, 07:50:14 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 11, 2010, 05:24:15 PM

Botox injected raindrops :P

Kyle, you just had to mention that while I've been seeing rain fall all day.  I'd rather have the sun cheese balls. :lol:

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2010, 06:54:49 PM

Also, here's another report I didn't know existed...

Aaron, you can have light, moderate, and heavy drizzle just like with rain and snow.  There's a lot of weather observations we don't see often that do exist.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 11, 2010, 08:16:12 PM

I've seen light drizzle but not heavy drizzle. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2010, 08:34:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 11, 2010, 08:16:12 PM

I've seen light drizzle but not heavy drizzle. :unsure:

Heavy drizzle does exist, Mike.  Visibility determines the intensity of drizzle in the same fashion it determines the intensity of snow.  Do I need to post a weather chart of all the possible observations than can be plotted with each station on surface weather maps? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 11, 2010, 09:03:57 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2010, 03:45:26 PM

IT'S ABOUT TIME!

Sorry for screaming... this is just the first time I've ever seen it here (or at all, for that matter) :P

Those raindrops are HUGE. :blink: :blink: Guess it must have been coming down in buckets. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 11, 2010, 09:06:14 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2010, 06:54:49 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 11, 2010, 05:32:56 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 11, 2010, 05:24:15 PM

Botox injected raindrops :P

Um, nty. :bleh:

Thanks guys, now I'm going to see that every time I see those rain icons :P

Also, here's another report I didn't know existed...
([url]http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/9502/lightdrizzle51110.jpg[/url])

Now the drops are my eye drops.  :blink: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2010, 10:38:19 PM

So currently in my graphic design class, I've been introduced to animation. I have to make three animated GIFs in less than two weeks. At first I have no idea what to do...but with high curiosity, I was able to learn from an online tutorial. So out of random, I made a test animated GIF on a random subject... which was the eight Eeveelutions from Pokemon. I did it all on photoshop. I already have my first one planned out, the other two requires original pics and drawing. We'll see how that werks.  :yes:

http://i44.tinypic.com/2e6byg3.jpg (http://i44.tinypic.com/2e6byg3.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 11, 2010, 10:43:53 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 11, 2010, 10:38:19 PM

So currently in my graphic design class, I've been introduced to animation. I have to make three animated GIFs in less than two weeks. At first I have no idea what to do...but with high curiosity, I was able to learn from an online tutorial. So out of random, I made a test animated GIF on a random subject... which was the eight evolutions from Pokemon. I did it all on photoshop. I already have my first one planned out, the other two requires original pics and drawing. We'll see how that works.  :yes:

[url]http://i44.tinypic.com/2e6byg3.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i44.tinypic.com/2e6byg3.jpg[/url])

Not a bad start Ana :)
Oh, and I fixed all the typos in your post :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 12, 2010, 02:15:48 AM

Whoo 4 AP tests down and one more to go this morning. Booya! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 12, 2010, 07:09:07 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 12, 2010, 02:15:48 AM

Whoo 4 AP tests down and one more to go this morning. Booya! :D

Lucky :P Final day of Full College courses today for me and Finals on Monday!

After monday is Summer Break until September  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 12, 2010, 08:53:36 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on May 12, 2010, 07:09:07 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 12, 2010, 02:15:48 AM

Whoo 4 AP tests down and one more to go this morning. Booya! :D

Lucky :P Final day of Full College courses today for me and Finals on Monday!

After monday is Summer Break until September  :clap:

It's my last day too!  First final is Friday, last final is Tuesday....then I get my FACEBOOK BACK!! :D  haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 12, 2010, 12:06:04 PM

finals week is in progress, and so far I have made an A on 3 of 4 graded finals, i'm still waiting to hear back from History and my psychology final is tomorrow at 10:30am.

it's been a good week, i'm starting to pack up my stuff in my apartment and I plan on being back in San Antonio friday evening.  :biggrin:

oh, and then summer school starts June 7. lol ugh, oh well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 12, 2010, 01:39:30 PM

Quote from: Al on May 12, 2010, 12:06:04 PM

finals week is in progress, and so far I have made an A on 3 of 4 graded finals, i'm still waiting to hear back from History and my psychology final is tomorrow at 10:30am.

it's been a good week, i'm starting to pack up my stuff in my apartment and I plan on being back in San Antonio friday evening.  :biggrin:

oh, and then summer school starts June 7. lol ugh, oh well.

yeah, my summer school starts June 7th as well. :(  but like you said, oh well :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 12, 2010, 02:04:45 PM

My finals week is a month away. summer school starts June 21st here. So I have a month to study for them. As for summer school, I'm gonna take an online class. I'm not gonna go to school in 120 degree heat. :P

As for those who are taking their finals right now, I wish y'all luck. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 12, 2010, 03:13:22 PM

so far I only have to take only 1 or two finals. In my school there's a policy where you only have to take finals if your average is below a 92.5. If you have an A average for the year (93+) then you're exempt from finals.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 12, 2010, 03:27:51 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 12, 2010, 03:13:22 PM

so far I only have to take only 1 or two finals. In my school there's a policy where you only have to take finals if your average is below a 92.5. If you have an A average for the year (93+) then you're exempt from finals.

Here in reality (Michigan), life isn't so great :P

We have to take all exams, no exceptions. However, seniors don't take their second semester finals, since they graduate the weekend before the last week of school.

A couple of years ago, the state of Michigan decided to toughen up graduation requirements for high school students. It took effect for the class of 2011 (my class), and all following classes. They eliminated the communications credit (I'm getting it anyway with the Advanced Class next year), and here are the other requirements:

• 4 Math credits
• 4 English credits
• 3 Social Studies credits
• 3 Science credits
• 1 P.E./Health credit
• 1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts credit

With Math, we're required to take Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, and a senior year math class. In Science, we are required to take Biology and Chemistry. In Social Studies, US History/Geography, Economy and Civics (each a half credit), and World History/Geography (used to be separate classes... but they have been crammed into one).

Supposedly, word has been going around that the state of Michigan is reverting these requirements back... for all classes following the class of 2011. Neat huh?

Also, we have a Flood Watch for tomorrow through southern Michigan. Odd how it is not showing up on my NWS's homepage.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 12, 2010, 04:17:16 PM

Popped in a tape to capture TWC's outage last night and I caught more:

My DirecTV Receiver Updating
TWC aired their 2009 NOTIFY! promo w/ Cantore
The entire Overnight list :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 12, 2010, 06:06:34 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 12, 2010, 02:15:48 AM

Whoo 4 AP tests down and one more to go this morning. Booya! :D

You took 5 AP Exams this year? :blink: And I thought 3 was bad enough. Bet you're glad to get it over with!!! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on May 12, 2010, 06:53:26 PM

I am not feeling that well, today.  :( I have a cold. :( It's miserable to have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 12, 2010, 07:20:09 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on May 12, 2010, 06:53:26 PM

I am not feeling that well, today.  :( I have a cold. :( It's miserable to have.

I'm sure having a cold is a miserable thing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 12, 2010, 07:23:51 PM

I just came off a cold too. Had to stay home from school Friday with a sore throat, and not being able to feel much of my weight (I felt very light and weak). Still getting stuffed up from time to time. My sister is getting it too. Sounds like it's going around. Sorry to hear you're sick... I know it's not fun.

Oh, and I tried to upload a file to Filefront, along with another to youtube, and both went in successfully. Odd how all of a sudden these issues I had been having with my router are not happening now. I'll wait a few days and see if it still works.

Also, this is one heck of a run-on sentence if I have ever seen one:
SIGN UP TODAY FOR NEW SPRING & SUMMER LEAGUES STARTING IN MAY CALL FOR MORE INFO CALL 337-BOWL ALSO A GREAT COLLEGE NIGHT SPECIAL, EVERY SUNDAY   WEDNESDAY GAMES ONLY $2.75 EACH, MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID, CALL 337-2695 TODAY. (Yes, this is EXACTLY how it appears on my ad crawl)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 12, 2010, 08:55:07 PM

I've been lucky. I didn't get sick all winter. I had allergies a few weeks ago but that was it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 12, 2010, 08:58:15 PM

Here's my receiver updating from earlier this morning...

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6273/20100512201244.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 12, 2010, 09:12:12 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 12, 2010, 08:58:15 PM

Here's my receiver updating from earlier this morning...

([url]http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6273/20100512201244.jpg[/url])

Very cool! Wish that Comcast/Motorola would update the UI on ours. I liked the old 2004 graphics on my cable box better then the current one :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 12, 2010, 11:43:18 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on May 12, 2010, 06:53:26 PM

I am not feeling that well, today.  :( I have a cold. :( It's miserable to have.

I feel your pain. Ive been sick since Sunday. It started off as allergies then developed into some kind of cold. Couldn't miss school because of AP testing.


Speaking of that I AM FINISHED AP EXAMS!! WHOO! My AP Languageexam  today was super easy. I was surprised at how smoothly things went today. Had trouble sleeping last night and got about an hour of sleep.  Test was like known of the previous exams I had seen. Very confident in a high score :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 13, 2010, 10:15:56 AM

Seems that Comcast has changed their EAS tests/Alerts from monthly to weekly, i've already seen 2 alerts today

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority (http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 13, 2010, 03:06:06 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on May 13, 2010, 10:15:56 AM

Seems that Comcast has changed their EAS tests/Alerts from monthly to weekly, i've already seen 2 alerts today

I thought they've always been weekly. :unsure: At least they are here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 03:19:04 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

Omfg why is it that everyone except me, is working??

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 13, 2010, 04:28:23 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

Woot! Congrats, beany!!!  :biggrin:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 03:19:04 PM

Omfg why is it that everyone except me, is working??

You're not the only one that doesn't have a job. Keep that in mind. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 13, 2010, 05:34:51 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 13, 2010, 04:28:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 03:19:04 PM

Omfg why is it that everyone except me, is working??

You're not the only one that doesn't have a job. Keep that in mind. ;)

I don't have a job either, but I hope to be getting some community service hours helping out at our school's 8th Grade Intro program!! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 05:49:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 13, 2010, 05:34:51 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 13, 2010, 04:28:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 03:19:04 PM

Omfg why is it that everyone except me, is working??

You're not the only one that doesn't have a job. Keep that in mind. ;)

I don't have a job either, but I hope to be getting some community service hours helping out at our school's 8th Grade Intro program!! :happy:

oh yeah I forgot that there are people here below the working age. Community service helps to some extent but I really like to learn some responsibility and discipline and a job deals with that. I just hope I don't regret that decision :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 13, 2010, 07:19:44 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

I guess that means you're leaving Walmart?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 07:35:05 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 13, 2010, 07:19:44 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

I guess that means you're leaving Walmart?

No, I'll still be at Walmart, too. Both positions will be part-time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 13, 2010, 07:36:51 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

Congrats, Billy! :happy:  I hope that I'll be able to get a job soon as I'm still awaiting results from an interview earlier this week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 13, 2010, 09:03:05 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

Congrats Billy!

Anyways, phew, what a rush! I decided to change things up a little, and instead of taking the elevator up to the top of the Sparrow Parking Garage, I decided to run up all 6 flights of stairs (in addition to walking them back down)... not exactly easy to do on a bad knee.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 13, 2010, 09:04:26 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 13, 2010, 09:03:05 PM

Anyways, phew, what a rush! I decided to change things up a little, and instead of taking the elevator up to the top of the Sparrow Parking Garage, I decided to run up all 6 flights of stairs (in addition to walking them back down)... not exactly easy to do on a bad knee.

Bad knee? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 13, 2010, 09:13:34 PM

Yeah, that's why I had such a bad time in football. I can't seem to run that fast anymore. I discovered back in '08 I have osgood-schlauter (however you spell it). That's where the growth of the muscle and the bone in the knee is not "synchronized", if you will.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 09:56:28 PM

Wicked pics! Thanks for posting these. Just wondering, were these last three pics taken during the daytime?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 13, 2010, 09:58:52 PM

Thought I would post some of the pics of the lightning I got yesterday!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 13, 2010, 09:59:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2010, 09:56:28 PM

Wicked pics! Thanks for posting these. Just wondering, were these last three pics taken during the daytime?

Whoops I didn't see anyone had posted. I messed up one of the uploads and had to reupload them. Sorry about that. Yep the last three were earlier in the evening

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 13, 2010, 10:07:45 PM

Whoa, awesome Martin! Especially the third one! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 14, 2010, 12:41:37 AM

<333 the one on the bottom. :) I might use it as my next desktop background (of course, credit will be given).

and HOLY CRAP. I just got back from hanging out with a best friend of mine to rent out a video game, and I am shocked to hear that my nearest Hollywood Video is closing this July. Because not only the company filed for bankruptcy, but the whole "online renting" frenzy has impact them drastically. Now I feel that sooner or later, the only way to rent movies and video games is online. Great. I need to start thinking of making a subscription to Netflix or GameFly. <_<

On another note, has anyone ever used Netflix? I've gotten mixed reviews.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 14, 2010, 06:26:05 AM

Netflix is pretty good. A lot of the Blockbuster Videos and Hollywood Videos have closed here. Everyone I know uses services like Netflix and OnDemand these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 14, 2010, 07:46:16 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 13, 2010, 02:47:14 PM

Got an internship for the summer! I'll be working for the York County Rail Trail Authority ([url]http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/Home.aspx[/url]).

Sweet!  Sounds like a great opportunity! Have fun with it.

@LocalOnThe8s:  Don't get down and out about not having a job.  Keep your head high.  You're young, you've got plenty of time to find work.  Be persistent. :yes:

I am thinking of applying for a 2nd part time job this summer at a local pool.

Quote from: Martin on May 13, 2010, 09:58:52 PM

Thought I would post some of the pics of the lightning I got yesterday!

AMAZING photos, Martin!  I like the bottum one.
----------------
Ana:  Here is a funny story about the Hollywood Video up the street from my house.  Used to be the popular place to go 10 years ago.  It's a nice big building.  I want to say 4 years ago, Part of the building was sold to a company called "Game Crazy" which was pretty much a game rental place.  Then, 2 years ago, another part of it was sold to Hungry Hobo.  Now, bye-bye Hollywood video.  The whole building still has the Hollywood Video look to it, so I wonder how that's going to be fixed..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 14, 2010, 08:48:03 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 14, 2010, 12:41:37 AM

On another note, has anyone ever used Netflix? I've gotten mixed reviews.

I absolutely LOVE Netflix. I've been a member for a few months now and have had no problems. Twice I got a bad DVD but you just report it on their site and you have a replacement the next day. Right now I'm getting all the seasons of Scrubs since it took me till about season 7 to start watching, then I have Friends coming after that. Plus the instant streaming is awesome although they don't have the best selection there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 14, 2010, 12:03:24 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 14, 2010, 12:41:37 AM

<333 the one on the bottom. :) I might use it as my next desktop background (of course, credit will be given).

and HOLY CRAP. I just got back from hanging out with a best friend of mine to rent out a video game, and I am shocked to hear that my nearest Hollywood Video is closing this July. Because not only the company filed for bankruptcy, but the whole "online renting" frenzy has impact them drastically. Now I feel that sooner or later, the only way to rent movies and video games is online. Great. I need to start thinking of making a subscription to Netflix or GameFly. <_<

On another note, has anyone ever used Netflix? I've gotten mixed reviews.

Yep Fall River's Hollywood Video/Game Crazy are closing around July too. Gamefly is worth it! i was a customer before and because the closings of both stores i'm ready to go back on Gamefly's Subscription.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 14, 2010, 01:15:18 PM

Thanks everyone for your reviews! I can see it's definitely worth getting an online subscription. Guess I'm a bit behind on the future. lol Hopefully soon, I'll get into online renting... and I'll encourage my friend to get one, too. :yes:

And going back to the job topic... I really really need to get one for this summer. My mom is like "I DON'T WANT YOU TO BE LAZY THIS SUMMER." It turns out I decided I won't be going this summer because the school is not offering a lot of classes. I'm considering getting an online class, but there aren't many good ones. I re-applied at the Bookstore, and applied for one another. Last year I was very close to getting the position at the Bookstore (not the one @ IVC), but my eye surgery got in the way, so I had to turn it down. Let's hope I have more luck this year.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 14, 2010, 05:23:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 14, 2010, 12:41:37 AM

<333 the one on the bottom. :) I might use it as my next desktop background (of course, credit will be given).

and HOLY CRAP. I just got back from hanging out with a best friend of mine to rent out a video game, and I am shocked to hear that my nearest Hollywood Video is closing this July. Because not only the company filed for bankruptcy, but the whole "online renting" frenzy has impact them drastically. Now I feel that sooner or later, the only way to rent movies and video games is online. Great. I need to start thinking of making a subscription to Netflix or GameFly. <_<

On another note, has anyone ever used Netflix? I've gotten mixed reviews.

Neat! Thanks :)

Netflix streaming is very decent

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 14, 2010, 11:22:22 PM

LOVE the last picture, too, Martin!!! :biggrin: Great shots, and thank you for sharing. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 15, 2010, 01:28:47 PM

Those were great pictures, Martin.  I've never taken a lightning photo before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 15, 2010, 02:12:53 PM

Its tricky to do! Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Remember we now have a new weather photo thread so everyone can share their images in a central place  :)
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-weather-chat/weather-photo-thread (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-weather-chat/weather-photo-thread)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 15, 2010, 04:03:43 PM

So on Wednesday, I found the portable hard drive I bought back on Black Friday strangely in my school backpack. I was carrying it to and from school for months, and never noticed it somehow. Nonetheless, I thought I would give it a whirl and see if I could steal some files off of it. Sure enough, I hooked it up to my desktop and it worked! It only worked for 10 minutes, but I was able to get all of my Petoskey clips from Halloween back, in addition to some of my St Ignace clips. For some reason, I couldn't find any Bay City clips on it. After the loss of that hard drive, I had to convert the videos I had on youtube both to a WMV and an MP3 through zamzar. Then I had to download them, and then put the clips in WMM. Following that, I had to mute the WMV clip and add in the mp3 (when you compress a WMV down to 20 MB, the audio is awful).

So as I was watching a clip of an incredibly depressing song from Halloween, it occurred to me that I was up in Petoskey instead of trick-or-treating. Seems like just last year that I thought the time when I would be to old to do it was way off in the distance. This whole year, the whole "time advancement" concept has really gotten to me.

Also, here's a pic I took of lightning back on June 8th, 2008. All afternoon on the 7th and into that night, we had constant (and I do mean constant) lightning, that was actually quite low in the sky. It was freaky to walk out on my deck and have the lightning flashing just a couple thousand feet above my head.
(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/84/june6thweekend005.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 15, 2010, 04:07:26 PM

Here's a pic of what's been in my yard for nearly 2 months now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 15, 2010, 06:36:11 PM

Nice pic Aaron!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 15, 2010, 09:13:22 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 15, 2010, 06:36:11 PM

Nice pic Aaron!

Thanks Martin! I should probably mention that's not a live picture. I actually held the door to my deck open and pointed my camera at the sky for 5 minutes in video mode. I had to take that picture off my desktop monitor.

Anyways, I mentioned I got my portable hard drive working for a few minutes on Wednesday. Here's one of the videos I got back. VERY depressing song, but yet, I love the emotion in it. Anyone have any idears as to what it could be? It was one of the Halloween songs TWC aired back on Halloween. It's a WMG song, so it is muted when I upload it to youtube.

http://www.filefront.com/16455625/Petoskey%20Weatherstar%20XL-%2010-31-09%207%2038%20PM%20EDT.wmv (http://www.filefront.com/16455625/Petoskey%20Weatherstar%20XL-%2010-31-09%207%2038%20PM%20EDT.wmv)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 16, 2010, 12:08:24 AM

Feel like I need a new avatar so I'll switch to this one for a while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 16, 2010, 09:00:34 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Do it yourself then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 16, 2010, 09:01:36 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 16, 2010, 09:00:34 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Do it yourself then.

I would, but my parents changed the password/login name on the router. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on May 16, 2010, 09:16:26 PM

Reset the router like how I told you on Gtalk
Edit: Disclaimer: Not Responsible for any actions you take and the results

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 17, 2010, 01:34:06 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Use FME and stream to a streaming service like uStream or JTV.

What pisses me are  these people who are so paranoid of the internet. Sure someone could target you, one of millions of people on the internet and get into your network. Credit card information is transmitted to websites via encryption. You have a better chance of getting ripped off by someone breaking into your house or leaving your wallet somewhere. Ironic thing is these people are usually complete ignorants when it comes to browsing the web and will click any flash icon saying your computer has 900 problems, click here to fix. ~sigh~ Bachelors in computer science my ass. Pardon me but everything has risk, thats life. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 17, 2010, 08:09:53 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 17, 2010, 01:34:06 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Use FME and stream to a streaming service like uStream or JTV.

What pisses me are  these people who are so paranoid of the internet. Sure someone could target you, one of millions of people on the internet and get into your network. Credit card information is transmitted to websites via encryption. You have a better chance of getting ripped off by someone breaking into your house or leaving your wallet somewhere. Ironic thing is these people are usually complete ignorants when it comes to browsing the web and will click any flash icon saying your computer has 900 problems, click here to fix. ~sigh~ Bachelors in computer science my ass. Pardon me but everything has risk, thats life.

Ditto. I love it how people believe random people just because they say they have a degree in whatever. Just because someone comes up to me and says they are an ASE certified mechanic doesn't mean I'm going to let them work on my car! The two smartest tech guys I work with never went to college, they went right to work after HS, gaining experience along the way. (I in no way am condoning not going to college) But just as you said, there is such a higher risk of clicking some stupid popup and getting infected with spyware than being attacked through open ports.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 17, 2010, 11:44:42 AM

Finally an N/A report (New Bedford is also reporting N/A)

(http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5426/nanew.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 17, 2010, 06:11:41 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 17, 2010, 01:34:06 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Use FME and stream to a streaming service like uStream or JTV.

Whoops, could have also said I was gonna use it to host some files as well, such as HTML templates to my videos. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:10:51 PM

For those of you who have my facebook, I just added an extra name on my profile. That would be my middle name. I'm doing this for safety and security reasons.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2010, 12:29:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:10:51 PM

For those of you who have my facebook, I just added an extra name on my profile. That would be my middle name. I'm doing this for safety and security reasons.

Ana, adding your middle name to anything online is actually a safety and security risk.  Why do you want to do that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:46:46 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2010, 12:29:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:10:51 PM

For those of you who have my facebook, I just added an extra name on my profile. That would be my middle name. I'm doing this for safety and security reasons.

Ana, adding your middle name to anything online is actually a safety and security risk.  Why do you want to do that?

Well, it's just Facebook, nothing else. It's getting a lot more personal since I'm adding more family members. Plus there's another reason why I did that and I'd rather not say it on here. Twitter will stay the same, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2010, 02:25:04 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:46:46 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2010, 12:29:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:10:51 PM

For those of you who have my facebook, I just added an extra name on my profile. That would be my middle name. I'm doing this for safety and security reasons.

Ana, adding your middle name to anything online is actually a safety and security risk.  Why do you want to do that?

Well, it's just Facebook, nothing else. It's getting a lot more personal since I'm adding more family members. Plus there's another reason why I did that and I'd rather not say it on here. Twitter will stay the same, though.

Alright, that's fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 18, 2010, 03:44:39 PM

So this is nice (with the exception of Friday and Saturday) :D

(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5135/weekahead51810258pmedt.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 18, 2010, 03:48:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2010, 12:29:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:10:51 PM

For those of you who have my facebook, I just added an extra name on my profile. That would be my middle name. I'm doing this for safety and security reasons.

Ana, adding your middle name to anything online is actually a safety and security risk.  Why do you want to do that?

I'm not even comfortable giving out my last name online other than on Facebook.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 18, 2010, 04:24:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 18, 2010, 03:48:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2010, 12:29:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 18, 2010, 12:10:51 PM

For those of you who have my facebook, I just added an extra name on my profile. That would be my middle name. I'm doing this for safety and security reasons.

Ana, adding your middle name to anything online is actually a safety and security risk.  Why do you want to do that?

I'm not even comfortable giving out my last name online other than on Facebook.

Neither am I here, but I did it with my sig here because there was a member here whom I added, and they didn't know who I was, even after me telling them "I am Zach from TWC Today". Other than that, if you were one of my original friends here from 2008, you should know my middle name by default. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on May 18, 2010, 08:01:32 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Your neighbor is right. Opening common ports on your router is very risky, unless you know what you're doing. In fact, I'm surprised that your ISP would allow such a thing (unless you have a business account or something). :nono:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 18, 2010, 08:05:28 PM

Quote from: twcclassics on May 18, 2010, 08:01:32 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 16, 2010, 03:22:08 PM

So I'm in a bit of a dilemma now. I want to stream my Weatherscan XL Emulator and host my videos to a server so badly, but my parents won't open the ports on our router because they say my neighbor who has a Bachelor's in computer science told them that port fowarding is very dangerous. Not that I believe it, but they say that hackers can get into the router, control the host computer, and take their bank account info. :hmm:

Your neighbor is right. Opening common ports on your router is very risky, unless you know what you're doing. In fact, I'm surprised that your ISP would allow such a thing (unless you have a business account or something). :nono:

Nope, they actually recently NAT-blocked me for streaming music with my WeatherScan XL Emulator in Windows Media Encoder. :rofl:

I hope to be getting Verizon FiOS soon, in which my parents are likely going to leave the internet on so the IP doesn't change. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 18, 2010, 09:16:19 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 18, 2010, 08:05:28 PM

I hope to be getting Verizon FiOS soon, in which my parents are likely going to leave the internet on so the IP doesn't change. :yes:

Most ISPs including FIOS block common ports like 80 and 25. As Matt said they don't allow it because it poses a slight higher risk than other ports. I still wouldnt call the risk that bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 18, 2010, 09:34:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 18, 2010, 09:16:19 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 18, 2010, 08:05:28 PM

I hope to be getting Verizon FiOS soon, in which my parents are likely going to leave the internet on so the IP doesn't change. :yes:

Most ISPs including FIOS block common ports like 80 and 25. As Matt said they don't allow it because it poses a slight higher risk than other ports. I still wouldnt call the risk that bad.

When I was able to broadcast, I was actually using ports like 51445 on Vista and 4353 on XP, but thanks for the advice you two. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 18, 2010, 11:41:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 18, 2010, 09:34:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 18, 2010, 09:16:19 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 18, 2010, 08:05:28 PM

I hope to be getting Verizon FiOS soon, in which my parents are likely going to leave the internet on so the IP doesn't change. :yes:

Most ISPs including FIOS block common ports like 80 and 25. As Matt said they don't allow it because it poses a slight higher risk than other ports. I still wouldnt call the risk that bad.

When I was able to broadcast, I was actually using ports like 51445 on Vista and 4353 on XP, but thanks for the advice you two. :yes:

No problem. They only block those certain ports. Others should be just fine.

For the heck of it I uploaded a Weather Network clip I had. I forgot i had recorded someones stream of it back when we had Hurricane Bill
Hurricane Bill- The Weather Network (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkvUNB4uYeY#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2010, 12:49:08 AM

I didn't know the Weather Network was 20 years old as of last year.  It's been around longer than I thought. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 19, 2010, 01:05:19 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2010, 12:49:08 AM

I didn't know the Weather Network was 20 years old as of last year.  It's been around longer than I thought. :o

Actually I think they used that 20 years logo for several years :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2010, 01:21:33 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 19, 2010, 01:05:19 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2010, 12:49:08 AM

I didn't know the Weather Network was 20 years old as of last year.  It's been around longer than I thought. :o

Actually I think they used that 20 years logo for several years :P

I just looked it up and found that it was launched on September 1, 1988.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 19, 2010, 10:49:16 AM

Great... the earthquake fears are back up again. we had a 5.1 (downgraded to a 4.5) last night, and we just had another one now, a 4.1. Seismologists say these are aftershocks from the 7.2 Easter Sunday earthquake.

/me puts on earthquake-proof clothing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 19, 2010, 03:49:00 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 19, 2010, 10:49:16 AM

Great... the earthquake fears are back up again. we had a 5.1 (downgraded to a 4.5) last night, and we just had another one now, a 4.1. Seismologists say these are aftershocks from the 7.2 Easter Sunday earthquake.

/me puts on earthquake-proof clothing.

I saw this on the local news last night, they mentioned El Centro, CA in particular.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2010, 07:28:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 19, 2010, 10:49:16 AM

Great... the earthquake fears are back up again. we had a 5.1 (downgraded to a 4.5) last night, and we just had another one now, a 4.1. Seismologists say these are aftershocks from the 7.2 Easter Sunday earthquake.

/me puts on earthquake-proof clothing.

Since you had such a major earthquake (7.0+ magnitude), these aftershocks could last for months. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 19, 2010, 07:59:31 PM

Spot the Win! (some may call it a fail though)

Conroe Local On The 8s- 5/19/10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ru0V7EYzWA#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 19, 2010, 08:04:22 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 19, 2010, 07:59:31 PM

Spot the Win! (some may call it a fail though)

Conroe Local On The 8s- 5/19/10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ru0V7EYzWA#[/url])

Your star should just be scrapped. The thing has issues after another issue :hmm: But hey, love those icons... much better than the current cheeseballs  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 19, 2010, 08:12:23 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on May 19, 2010, 08:04:22 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 19, 2010, 07:59:31 PM

Spot the Win! (some may call it a fail though)

Conroe Local On The 8s- 5/19/10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ru0V7EYzWA#[/url])

Your star should just be scrapped. The thing has issues after another issue :hmm: But hey, love those icons... much better than the current cheeseballs  :biggrin:

Another issue... no ldl, just that stupid national one, but at least theres no cheeseballs! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 20, 2010, 12:46:57 AM

Had my honors graduation tonight and was recognized for the top volunteer hours in my schools honor society. Now onto prom and final graduation :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 20, 2010, 12:51:35 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 20, 2010, 12:46:57 AM

Had my honors graduation tonight and was recognized for the top volunteer hours in my schools honor society. Now onto prom and final graduation :)

Congrats, Martin!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 20, 2010, 01:50:40 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 20, 2010, 12:46:57 AM

Had my honors graduation tonight and was recognized for the top volunteer hours in my schools honor society. Now onto prom and final graduation :)

Congratulations, Martin!  You're almost done now. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 20, 2010, 06:20:27 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 20, 2010, 12:46:57 AM

Had my honors graduation tonight and was recognized for the top volunteer hours in my schools honor society. Now onto prom and final graduation :)

Congrats Martin! Hope you enjoy the last days of high school while you can. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 20, 2010, 11:43:19 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 20, 2010, 12:46:57 AM

Had my honors graduation tonight and was recognized for the top volunteer hours in my schools honor society. Now onto prom and final graduation :)

Congrats!  Have you chosen a college yet? (I hope you have :P..)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2010, 03:09:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 20, 2010, 12:46:57 AM

Had my honors graduation tonight and was recognized for the top volunteer hours in my schools honor society. Now onto prom and final graduation :)

Congrats! Honor society is a great thing. :D Just wondering, can you get nominated into Honor Society during your senior year as well?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 20, 2010, 03:46:54 PM

Congratulations, Martin! If only I was in the few last days of high school... but thats a long time away :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 20, 2010, 04:01:08 PM

Eh, my social life has been keeping me down and the fact that people are spreading rumors saying that I have autism when I don't. >_>

Its just haters of me that are probably jealous of my intelligence so it doesn't bother me one bit. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 20, 2010, 04:13:32 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2010, 04:01:08 PM

Eh, my social life has been keeping me down and the fact that people are spreading rumors saying that I have autism when I don't. >_>

Its just haters of me that are probably jealous of my intelligence so it doesn't bother me one bit. :happy:

??  "keeping me down...doesn't bother me one bit"  I am a little confused.

Anyway, don't get down and out about what other people say about you. Who cares what they think.  It's not worth it.  As long as you are happy with who you are, there is no problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2010, 04:40:51 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2010, 04:01:08 PM

Eh, my social life has been keeping me down and the fact that people are spreading rumors saying that I have autism when I don't. >_>

Its just haters of me that are probably jealous of my intelligence so it doesn't bother me one bit. :happy:

I don't think I'd post that information in public if I were you. Just giving you a warning. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 20, 2010, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 20, 2010, 04:13:32 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2010, 04:01:08 PM

Eh, my social life has been keeping me down and the fact that people are spreading rumors saying that I have autism when I don't. >_>

Its just haters of me that are probably jealous of my intelligence so it doesn't bother me one bit. :happy:

??  "keeping me down...doesn't bother me one bit"  I am a little confused.

Anyway, don't get down and out about what other people say about you. Who cares what they think.  It's not worth it.  As long as you are happy with who you are, there is no problem.

IRL, most of the people who hate me just because of the way I do stuff and act makes me think that they are jealous of me because they are the ones getting sent to an AP's office for trouble and always copying papers when I never usually do that.

Sorry for any confusion, I had one of those bad days. :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on May 20, 2010, 06:43:45 PM

My IS was displaying something it wasn't supposed so at this time, so it resulted in a Temporarily Unavailable screen.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/451/failwt.png (http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/451/failwt.png)

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3412/fail2.png (http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3412/fail2.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 21, 2010, 02:54:34 AM

Before any of you start panicking that my youtube account is gone, I'll just say this: I deleted it, and made a new one. My new account is here (http://www.youtube.com/user/Meganium90).

It's been a long process in transferring all of my stuff to different internet accounts. For my safety and security, I had to do it.

#justwantedtoletyallknow. :P

btw, I'll get most of the videos up tomorrow morning. I'm tired. It's been a long day and I've been awake since 5 am. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 21, 2010, 01:29:12 PM

Picked up a PlayStation 2 at a yard sale this morning for $5. The system powers on, but it won't read any disks. The optical drive is making a loud clicking noise. Looks like the laser drive mechanism may be striped out. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 21, 2010, 02:03:02 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 21, 2010, 01:29:12 PM

Picked up a PlayStation 2 at a yard sale this morning for $5. The system powers on, but it won't read any disks. The optical drive is making a loud clicking noise. Looks like the laser drive mechanism may be striped out. :hmm:

wow hopefully a Maxell lens cleaner could fix that laser drive problem

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 21, 2010, 02:14:27 PM

Google's creativity is at it again.  Anyone see the logo for Google today?  They are honoring the 30 year anniversary of PAC-MAN!  You actually can play packman within the logo, music and all! 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 21, 2010, 02:19:19 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 21, 2010, 02:14:27 PM

Google's creativity is at it again.  Anyone see the logo for Google today?  They are honoring the 30 year anniversary of PAC-MAN!  You actually can play packman within the logo, music and all!

omg I did! It's so much fun! Last score was 7010. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 21, 2010, 05:23:57 PM

Fixed the PS2! Just cleaned the laser and adjusted some of the small parts around the laser drive mechanism.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 21, 2010, 07:08:59 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on May 20, 2010, 06:43:45 PM

My IS was displaying something it wasn't supposed so at this time, so it resulted in a Temporarily Unavailable screen.

[url]http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/451/failwt.png[/url] ([url]http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/451/failwt.png[/url])

[url]http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3412/fail2.png[/url] ([url]http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3412/fail2.png[/url])

Ugh...hate it when that happens. :( Does anyone remember when that outage was where everything on the IS was temporarily unavilable for like a week or so? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 21, 2010, 08:02:36 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 21, 2010, 07:08:59 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on May 20, 2010, 06:43:45 PM

My IS was displaying something it wasn't supposed so at this time, so it resulted in a Temporarily Unavailable screen.

[url]http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/451/failwt.png[/url] ([url]http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/451/failwt.png[/url])

[url]http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3412/fail2.png[/url] ([url]http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3412/fail2.png[/url])

Ugh...hate it when that happens. :( Does anyone remember when that outage was where everything on the IS was temporarily unavilable for like a week or so? :dunno:

Most Recent national Outage of the Intellistar was yesterday here's a video, the duration of the longest outage i wish i knew that answer.

New Bedford Intellistar Rebooting Stage 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DwZDDIWsUU#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 21, 2010, 08:04:05 PM

Today, my washer decided to forget what a full drum of water was.  FML.

/Oh yeah, probably ruined carpet, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2010, 11:39:04 PM

I'll be picking out my new apartment from Saturday into Wednesday in Blacksburg, so I won't be around the forum during this time.  My schedule is going to be wacky in terms of my time here on the forum until I complete the move and settle into my new job, so please send any forum issues or concerns to Martin.  See you all later next week! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2010, 11:34:02 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2010, 11:39:04 PM

I'll be picking out my new apartment from Saturday into Wednesday in Blacksburg, so I won't be around the forum during this time.  My schedule is going to be wacky in terms of my time here on the forum until I complete the move and settle into my new job, so please send any forum issues or concerns to Martin.  See you all later next week! B)

Glad to see you slowly getting a busy schedule. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 22, 2010, 12:16:34 PM

Thanks for the congratulations everyone :)

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2010, 11:39:04 PM

I'll be picking out my new apartment from Saturday into Wednesday in Blacksburg, so I won't be around the forum during this time.  My schedule is going to be wacky in terms of my time here on the forum until I complete the move and settle into my new job, so please send any forum issues or concerns to Martin.  See you all later next week! B)

Good for you. Glad you are already moving!

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 22, 2010, 11:34:02 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2010, 11:39:04 PM

I'll be picking out my new apartment from Saturday into Wednesday in Blacksburg, so I won't be around the forum during this time.  My schedule is going to be wacky in terms of my time here on the forum until I complete the move and settle into my new job, so please send any forum issues or concerns to Martin.  See you all later next week! B)

Glad to see you slowly getting a busy schedule. :)

He and I should have traded places :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 22, 2010, 01:46:27 PM

Dear Earth, why?  :wacko: 5.3 earthquake just 10 min ago here. It's really getting annoying. The only place that suffered minor damage is my room. I officially lost my mirrors, I lost 4 of them during the 7.2 quake and just lost the remaining last one. >_<

To be completely honest, to me it felt like a 6, but it's probably because I'm sleepy.  :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 22, 2010, 02:38:00 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 22, 2010, 01:46:27 PM

Dear Earth, why?  :wacko: 5.3 earthquake just 10 min ago here. It's really getting annoying. The only place that suffered minor damage is my room. I officially lost my mirrors, I lost 4 of them during the 7.2 quake and just lost the remaining last one. >_<

To be completely honest, to me it felt like a 6, but it's probably because I'm sleepy.  :yawn:

Ouch that sucks. Be safe out there

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 22, 2010, 07:19:04 PM

I finally got a blog set up on my webhost! Any help on improvements I can make are always welcome. :shades:

http://weatherfan95.xtreemhost.com/blog/ (http://weatherfan95.xtreemhost.com/blog/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 23, 2010, 11:57:38 AM

These are my Nintendo game collections.

Consoles
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2841/dscn0089m.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2841/dscn0089m.jpg)

Handhelds
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9179/dscn0148n.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9179/dscn0148n.jpg)

And my Pokémon Game Train! :P
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5566/dscn0149a.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5566/dscn0149a.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 23, 2010, 07:07:45 PM

Well, FPB is re-aligning some of our HD channels and adding new digital ones this summer, plus the addition on service for ESPN3.com
The HD channels will be taken from random places in the 600s and moved to the 500s (like WDRB is on channel 2, it's HD channel will be 502)
and the FPB Board of Directors has already approved TWC HD :dance: (which would be on channel 532) . Also They will add NFL Network (and it's PPV spinoff, NFL RedZone) and Big Ten Network, the board has yet to approve adding those in HD though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2010, 10:04:22 PM

Whew! Missed a lot the past few days. Lots of stress-free relaxation, and for once, I was finally able to get a leg up on stress, instead of having it added on. Got a new lime green adirondack chair for my deck today, and I'm excited for the hot weather coming up this week. Hoping it hits 90.

Glad to see from the looks of it Patrick finally got a job after this long (seemingly unending) search.

As for Josh, nice error! Sure wish I could see it. I wouldn't say his STAR should be scrapped, lol. Seems like the narration skipping is my glitch (more prominent here), and I've noticed some consistent freezing and aborting in the late-nite hours lately.

Sheesh, had enough earthquakes Ana? :P
I've never experienced one (thank goodness I live in the middle of the plate :P ). Hope all is okay.

As to my social life, things have been up and down. The vast majority of the social stresses are over, but I'm still at the same spot I have been. Not necessarily hell here, and I have been accepted in more areas. Things are slowly improving.
I'm learning from the vast amount of mistakes I made junior year. Junior year has been the worst year of my life, and things have consistently gone wrong. Just as things look up and I make adjustments to recent events, something else goes on. It's not easy living multiple lives, one on the internet, one at school, and one at home and with family. Not only were there issues on the internet (far too elaborate to explain fully here), but my laptop's hard drive failed, the weather was not all that great, the hard drive I bought to back up my laptop's files failed, there were several extreme ups and downs at school (academically and socially), there was the graphics update in March right on the heels of major state testing, the updates to my Intellistar, and we've got a hectic week coming up.
My mom's car has to go in for hundreds of dollars of repairs tomorrow, we just got new furniture, the downstairs has to be painted now, one of my cats ruined my mattress (I had to sleep on the box spring for a couple of nights), and the cats are being declawed on Wednesday.

But you know, I'm learning from my mistakes.
1) I keep copies of every last file that is on my laptop on my desktop's main hard drive.
2) I'm looking at taking tennis lessons this year, and sticking through with it this go around.
3) I've put myself in the job market

I'm trying to spend less time in front of a computer screen. It has ultimately caused far more harm than good. I'm hoping to go hurricane hunting soon, as previously mentioned. I also need to save up a few hundred bucks for a new processor for my desktop. The one I have now works, but it's a little slow. I want to get an Intel i7, but that may be quite a few months down the road.

Speaking of the laptop's portable hard drive, I gave it another whirl Friday night, and got about 2/3 of my Bay City clips along with several St Ignace clips back. Now however, the thing won't even spin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 23, 2010, 10:18:36 PM

How did your cats ruin your mattress? :blink: It's gotta be backaching laying on a rock-hard boxspring...

I love my animals, so I don't believe in declawing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2010, 10:29:56 PM

My cat Grace went to the bathroom on it. I've slept on the hardwood floor before, so it was not that uncomfortable, just lower than I'm used to sleeping. I did not sleep well though.

We love our animals too, don't get me wrong. Grace and Mocha are two of the best cats we could have picked out. But they are both ruining the furniture, and I'm getting tired of yelling at Mocha when she takes a fancy to scratching my hardwood, antique, built-in bookshelf. We're only taking out the claws on their front paws. No reason to do the back. They're three years old now, which makes it more expensive. We just decided over the years that it was too expensive to be worthwhile.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 23, 2010, 10:35:45 PM

Declawing cats is known to change their personality and is very painful to them. They also rely on claws to protect themselves. As such, I don't recommend it to anyone. There are alternatives you can research besides removing their claws.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 23, 2010, 10:36:22 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 22, 2010, 01:46:27 PM

Dear Earth, why?  :wacko: 5.3 earthquake just 10 min ago here. It's really getting annoying. The only place that suffered minor damage is my room. I officially lost my mirrors, I lost 4 of them during the 7.2 quake and just lost the remaining last one. >_<

To be completely honest, to me it felt like a 6, but it's probably because I'm sleepy.  :yawn:

Geez, I'm glad I'm not in California right now. :blink: Please stay safe, Ana. :yes: I would be beyond frustrated if I kept experiencing damage from such frequent earthquakes. :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2010, 10:39:14 PM

Well I will attest to saying that the spaying we had for them back in July 2007 did have some effect, moreso on Grace. In fact, I remember the vet's office refused to let us take either cat out unless they were in a crate. Grace is not allowed back there. From that point, they have fought because they genuinely hate each other. Before then (and I do have video of this), they fought just to play with each other. 2007 was a great year for more reasons than one. Our cats are mainly indoor cats (except for when I take Grace out to walk on my deck's railing), so they don't need their claws for protection. Besides, the cats are 3 years old now, so most personality changes are most likely long behind them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 24, 2010, 12:40:59 AM

Funny. I also slept on the floor this morning. Not a good way to get sleep. lol

Had a fantastic time at Prom! End of senior year quickly approaching. Sad and happy!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 24, 2010, 01:08:39 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2010, 12:40:59 AM

Funny. I also slept on the floor this morning. Not a good way to get sleep. lol

Had a fantastic time at Prom! End of senior year quickly approaching. Sad and happy!

i hated that feeling...but once you cross the stage, it'll change to just happy. guaranteed.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 24, 2010, 01:11:47 AM

Quote from: Al on May 24, 2010, 01:08:39 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2010, 12:40:59 AM

Funny. I also slept on the floor this morning. Not a good way to get sleep. lol

Had a fantastic time at Prom! End of senior year quickly approaching. Sad and happy!

i hated that feeling...but once you cross the stage, it'll change to just happy. guaranteed.  :biggrin:

For sure. Happiest moment of my life thus far :D.

Martin-- why were you sleeping on the floor this morning?  Did you have a little too much fun at prom? :thinking:  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 24, 2010, 08:29:12 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 23, 2010, 10:04:22 PM

Not only were there issues on the internet (far too elaborate to explain fully here), but my laptop's hard drive failed, the weather was not all that great, the hard drive I bought to back up my laptop's files failed

Three words for everyone... off site backups! I've learned this lesson well working in IT. Carbonite is the best thing ever, $55/year for unlimited online backup. You have a client that runs on your machine and backs up 24/7 and it load balances so it won't hog your bandwidth. I know this sounds like an ad for them but they are really good at what they do.

So my story for the morning. I came in to work and the first person to talk to me was a guy on our shop floor who said his computer had an error on it and his PocketPC scanner wasn't working. I was hoping it was just him but once I got to my office I had a note there to see the error on another guys machine. Our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system was throwing errors like crazy and nobody could do anything. I panicked for a sec then rebooted the SQL server, didn't work, then tried to clear the locked records and it said there was no space to write the logs. Turned out the server ran out of space! I removed 12GB of old crap and we were good to go again. Nothing like a good system failure to wake you up in the morning huh?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 24, 2010, 10:50:00 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 24, 2010, 08:29:12 AM

Three words for everyone... off site backups!

At the very least anything you want saved needs to be saved three times - local copy, external drive copy, optical media copy, off site copy - any three.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 24, 2010, 01:57:35 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 23, 2010, 10:35:45 PM

Declawing cats is known to change their personality and is very painful to them. They also rely on claws to protect themselves. As such, I don't recommend it to anyone. There are alternatives you can research besides removing their claws.

I agree. I have 4 cats and have used various solutions to solve clawing. Worst case scenario, you could buy those caps for the claws. Removing them is a bit extreme.

Quote from: Al on May 24, 2010, 01:08:39 AM

i hated that feeling...but once you cross the stage, it'll change to just happy. guaranteed.  :biggrin:

Haha awesome I am sure it will :) I am actually glad some of my teachers are using Facebook so I can keep in touch!

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 24, 2010, 01:11:47 AM

Martin-- why were you sleeping on the floor this morning?  Did you have a little too much fun at prom? :thinking:  :P

Lol No comment! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2010, 02:37:38 PM

Miki has some claws there. She can climb up to the rooftop of my house using her super long claws. I am against declawing. It's just a matter of protection for the kitties, especially for Miki, who is actually an outsider. Serafina, my other kitty, she has been taught by her mommy (myself) to not scratch the furniture. She knows her scratching posts, and her non-scratching posts.

Also, today I presented my animated GIFs to class and looks like my class loved these two!
My Original Drawing: The Dancing Stick Figure! http://i45.tinypic.com/2hsbsyt.jpg (http://i45.tinypic.com/2hsbsyt.jpg)

My Original Photos: Pikachu Vs. Bulbasaur http://i48.tinypic.com/2jh0t1.jpg (http://i48.tinypic.com/2jh0t1.jpg)

The third one, which was a promotional GIF, is about Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow coming to PS2 next week. It's in my blog.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2010, 03:20:17 PM

Cats are very difficult to mold and train, and it's only possible for most during the kitten stage. Now that our cats are 3 years old, it's impossible to train them any further. They somehow got the idea in their heads that creating scratching posts is okay, and I don't know how. But they will not learn! I have to shout at Mocha every time she scratches that bookcase, and she knows she's doing something that's wrong. She does it anyway. Grace has also ruined a chair and partially a couch, and the claws digging into my back when I hold them is brutal. They'll be fine, and like I said before, they are three years old, so it's near impossible (at least for us) to change their personality. I will admit I inadvertently taught Grace that going outside is okay, but she doesn't spend much of any time outside. Even if she does get out, she can only run around the roof and my deck. Mocha is much too timid to go outside, even though she will approach the door when I go out on my deck.

As for you Ana, not bad! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2010, 03:32:48 PM

But that's expected when owning a cat. You have to face it with the scratching issues and understand that cats do it naturally. I had a cat before she died last year and even though Princess scratched my family room sofa beyond recognition, we let her do so because using scratching posts and training don't help.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 24, 2010, 04:10:23 PM

I haven't had pets in my household since 2003. My parents had two dogs when I was born. A standard mutt and a miniature pinscher that both had the same color patterns. One died of diabetes when I was 2 and the other had heart trouble when I was 8. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2010, 04:16:06 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 24, 2010, 08:29:12 AM

Turned out the server ran out of space! I removed 12GB of old crap and we were good to go again. Nothing like a good system failure to wake you up in the morning huh?

Hehe, I hear ya with that last sentence there. Happens a lot where I mean to delete one video, and I accidentally send an entire folder of videos (i.e. clips from a month, clips from the E.L., etc) to the recycle bin. Gives me a mini heart attack all the time :P

In response to your mention of Carbonite, I couldn't possibly justify $55/year to my parents. I'm having a hard enough time with getting my mom to increase our internet speed to either 12 mbps for only $8/month more, or 20 mbps for only $12/month more. I've given thought to it as I have seen the ads, and I am very paranoid about my main external hard drive failing (stores about 1200 videos, of which only 2-300 are copied onto my laptop). Heck, I even had a nightmare once that involved the thing failing.

People feel differently about their animals. You have people who just have animals and don't care much for them, and you have people who spend as much time as they can around their animals. My philosophy is that cats don't have to be aloof. As long as you care for them and show them affection from kitten age on, they will grow up to return some of it to you. Thing is, some people can mold their cats to not create scratching posts. Most can't. Some are able to tolerate how their cats use their claws, others aren't. My whole family has had issues with our cats' claws. Like I said, they'll be fine. For a while, we didn't think declawing them was really necessary, and we decided to put up with it. Now it's becoming an issue. My sis always has to clip Grace's and Mocha's claws, and she's getting tired of doing that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 24, 2010, 04:43:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2010, 01:57:35 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 24, 2010, 01:11:47 AM

Martin-- why were you sleeping on the floor this morning?  Did you have a little too much fun at prom? :thinking: :P

Lol No comment! :P

hehehe :D

When I get out of high school next year in 2011, I know it will be sad for me. I rely on my friends to keep myself happy, and not being with them as much would make me feel depressed. Heck, I can barely survive even a weekend without them since I get so lonely easily, and I never have the confidence to ask if they wanna hang out with me. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2010, 04:52:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 24, 2010, 04:43:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 24, 2010, 01:57:35 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 24, 2010, 01:11:47 AM

Martin-- why were you sleeping on the floor this morning?  Did you have a little too much fun at prom? :thinking: :P

Lol No comment! :P

hehehe :D

When I get out of high school next year in 2011, I know it will be sad for me. I rely on my friends to keep myself happy, and not being with them as much would make me feel depressed. Heck, I can barely survive even a weekend without them since I get so lonely easily, and I never have the confidence to ask if they wanna hang out with me. :(

Same here exactly..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2010, 04:53:48 PM

Same with me :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 24, 2010, 05:44:31 PM

Two good news that make me happy today:
I passed all the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) tests (writing, reading, math), :happy: which means I will be passing to 8th grade. Writing was very easy. The calculator help me pass math.
I got student of the month (the first time since December 2004). Now I don't need to be jealous of my friends (the one I usually hang out and got SOTM) anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2010, 06:20:47 PM

Quote from: Felix on May 24, 2010, 05:44:31 PM

Two good news that make me happy today:
I passed all the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) tests (writing, reading, math), :happy: which means I will be passing to 8th grade. Writing was very easy. The calculator help me pass math.
I got student of the month (the first time since December 2004). Now I don't need to be jealous of my friends (the one I usually hang out and got SOTM) anymore.

That's great, Felix!!!!! Congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 24, 2010, 07:07:20 PM

I passed the MCT2 (Mississippi Curriculum Test: Second Edition).......and I am going to sixth grade.....MIDDLE SCHOOL OH YEA   B) 
 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2010, 09:55:53 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on May 24, 2010, 07:07:20 PM

I passed the MCT2 (Mississippi Curriculum Test: Second Edition).......and I am going to sixth grade.....MIDDLE SCHOOL OH YEA   B) 
 :P

I can't remember when I was in 6th grade. Maybe like 6 years ago haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2010, 10:17:45 PM

So I'm watching the series finale of Law and Order. Can't even begin to follow it, and the cast has changed drastically since the seasons that are syndicated on TNT. I'm hoping this means that SVU is not cancelled as well, but I doubt it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 24, 2010, 10:23:03 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2010, 10:17:45 PM

So I'm watching the series finale of Law and Order. Can't even begin to follow it, and the cast has changed drastically since the seasons that are syndicated on TNT. I'm hoping this means that SVU is not cancelled as well, but I doubt it.

SVU has been renewed for the 10-11 season. The original L&O is going to be replaced by another L&O that takes place in my favorite city: Los Angeles.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 24, 2010, 10:25:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 24, 2010, 10:23:03 PM

SVU has been renewed for the 10-11 season. The original L&O is going to be replaced by another L&O that takes place in my favorite city: Los Angeles.

Good, glad to hear that first sentence. NBC just aired a season finale for SVU. I knew about the second sentence there... hopefully they choose a better cast for the show which debuts in the fall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2010, 10:28:47 PM

I just realised, Lost had its final episode yesterday. I'm gonna miss Lost

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 24, 2010, 10:30:07 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2010, 10:28:47 PM

I just realised, Lost had its final episode yesterday. I'm gonna miss Lost

Today was also the series finale of 24, even though I've never watched it nor plan to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 24, 2010, 11:09:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 24, 2010, 10:30:07 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 24, 2010, 10:28:47 PM

I just realised, Lost had its final episode yesterday. I'm gonna miss Lost

Today was also the series finale of 24, even though I've never watched it nor plan to.

it's about that time where a lot of well populated shows have their season finales...CSI Miami Season Finale was tonight, CSI NY is Wednesday, Criminal Minds is also wednesday...along with a whole bunch of shows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2010, 11:53:04 PM

Well, I'm back home in WV really early as I already found and signed the contract to a nice 2-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg where the gas heat was even included in the rent.  I'll be making the official move sometime during the last ten days of June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on May 25, 2010, 12:00:16 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2010, 11:53:04 PM

Well, I'm back home in WV really early as I already found and signed the contract to a nice 2-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg where the gas heat was even included in the rent.  I'll be making the official move sometime during the last ten days of June.

That's awesome, Patrick! Glad that you were able to find an apartment so quickly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2010, 12:15:33 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 25, 2010, 12:00:16 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2010, 11:53:04 PM

Well, I'm back home in WV really early as I already found and signed the contract to a nice 2-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg where the gas heat was even included in the rent.  I'll be making the official move sometime during the last ten days of June.

That's awesome, Patrick! Glad that you were able to find an apartment so quickly.

They were filling up fast from Virginia Tech students for this fall, so I had to be quick.  I'll be getting Comcast as it monopolizes the area, and satellite is too cumbersome due to restrictions with mounting the dishes in the complex.  Thankfully, Comcast gives a $20 discount for high-speed internet to everyone in the apartment complex I picked, so I'll learn to live with it even though no TWC HD exists there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 25, 2010, 02:11:15 AM

Quote from: Felix on May 24, 2010, 05:44:31 PM

Two good news that make me happy today:
I passed all the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) tests (writing, reading, math), :happy: which means I will be passing to 8th grade. Writing was very easy. The calculator help me pass math.
I got student of the month (the first time since December 2004). Now I don't need to be jealous of my friends (the one I usually hang out and got SOTM) anymore.

Congrats!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 25, 2010, 06:33:53 AM

Glad to see you found an apartment Patrick. :) Hope all goes well with the move.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 25, 2010, 09:04:40 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2010, 12:15:33 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on May 25, 2010, 12:00:16 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2010, 11:53:04 PM

Well, I'm back home in WV really early as I already found and signed the contract to a nice 2-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg where the gas heat was even included in the rent.  I'll be making the official move sometime during the last ten days of June.

That's awesome, Patrick! Glad that you were able to find an apartment so quickly.

They were filling up fast from Virginia Tech students for this fall, so I had to be quick.  I'll be getting Comcast as it monopolizes the area, and satellite is too cumbersome due to restrictions with mounting the dishes in the complex.  Thankfully, Comcast gives a $20 discount for high-speed internet to everyone in the apartment complex I picked, so I'll learn to live with it even though no TWC HD exists there.

omghai Patrick!  :wave: Glad to see you're finally back, and finally found an apartment!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 25, 2010, 12:37:02 PM

So glad the seemingly eternal search is over Patrick! Adding to your optimism, Comcast gives "new" customers a much cheaper rate for the first year of service. For almost two years, my dad got away with a cheaper rate because he kept moving.

Also, the advanced class (TV Media) had our first meeting this morning, as it was decided who would do what for the end of the year announcements (pretty much a precursor to next year's announcements). They're done after the seniors are gone (their last day this year is a week from this Thursday). I am of course going to do my own weather segment on it, and everyone there knew I would :P
I will make sure to ask to be the one who uploads it to youtube on the Vision's channel. Either way, we're looking at most likely either next Friday (the 4th) or the following Monday (the 7th) for carrying it out. I will make sure to share the video with all :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2010, 06:35:32 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 24, 2010, 11:53:04 PM

Well, I'm back home in WV really early as I already found and signed the contract to a nice 2-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg where the gas heat was even included in the rent.  I'll be making the official move sometime during the last ten days of June.

Congrats bud!!!!  :twothumbs: Glad to see things improving for ya.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 25, 2010, 09:06:28 PM

I don't know if it's just me because my internet's been having problems on and off today, but has there been a lot of "An Error Has Occurred" 's for anyone else on the forums today? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 25, 2010, 09:14:22 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 25, 2010, 09:06:28 PM

I don't know if it's just me because my internet's been having problems on and off today, but has there been a lot of "An Error Has Occurred" 's for anyone else on the forums today? :unsure:

I've gotten a couple "Connection Problems" on here, but none of what you mentioned, Zach.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 26, 2010, 12:38:56 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 25, 2010, 09:06:28 PM

I don't know if it's just me because my internet's been having problems on and off today, but has there been a lot of "An Error Has Occurred" 's for anyone else on the forums today? :unsure:

Error logs seem normal to me. Just a few hits here and there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 26, 2010, 01:43:54 PM

New Highs for Southern New England

Fall River: 96

Taunton: 94

New Bedford: 95

Providence, RI: 92

Wareham 92

96 in Fall River, MA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBfz_merE1k#)


95 in New Bedford, MA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RuugG7IvyI#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 26, 2010, 04:52:14 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 26, 2010, 12:38:56 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 25, 2010, 09:06:28 PM

I don't know if it's just me because my internet's been having problems on and off today, but has there been a lot of "An Error Has Occurred" 's for anyone else on the forums today? :unsure:

Error logs seem normal to me. Just a few hits here and there.

Here's some snapshots to what I'm talking about. Dunno why I didn't Print Screen the computer ones. :P Mobile ones are on my DSi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 26, 2010, 04:55:07 PM

I see no errors or issues on our side. I haven't experienced any of those errors

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 26, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

Zach, it makes me wonder if those errors refer to your internet provider's server.  I haven't experienced any of these errors either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCZach on May 26, 2010, 05:58:19 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 26, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

Zach, it makes me wonder if those errors refer to your internet provider's server.  I haven't experienced any of these errors either.

Patrick, this is Zach. It has to be something with my account because I can browse the forums just fine when I am logged out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 26, 2010, 07:31:49 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 26, 2010, 05:58:19 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 26, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

Zach, it makes me wonder if those errors refer to your internet provider's server.  I haven't experienced any of these errors either.

Patrick, this is Zach. It has to be something with my account because I can browse the forums just fine when I am logged out.

Looking in to it.... check back for an update.

UPDATE: I've gone through your profile on both forum and database side, there are no anomolies. There aren't even enough visits at the same time to even spring that kind of an error, so something is definitely up on your end.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 26, 2010, 08:08:39 PM

Do we have a mobile version of the forums?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 26, 2010, 08:24:00 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 26, 2010, 08:08:39 PM

Do we have a mobile version of the forums?

Right here. (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?wap2)

Also: iPhone users are seeing SMF4iPhone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 26, 2010, 08:25:06 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 26, 2010, 08:08:39 PM

Do we have a mobile version of the forums?

There is, but it's kind of frustrating at the moment. Go to the bottom of the index page and click WAP2. However, when you click to go see a message, it reverts back to the full version. To fix that, append "?wap2" (without the quotes) onto every address you visit here. Then, you should be able to work with the mobile version quite well. (It just hates us all right now.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 26, 2010, 08:31:26 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 26, 2010, 08:24:00 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 26, 2010, 08:08:39 PM

Do we have a mobile version of the forums?

Right here. ([url]https://twctodayforums.com/forums/index.php?wap2[/url])

Also: iPhone users are seeing SMF4iPhone.

We are? :huh:
(http://h.imagehost.org/0502/IMG_0342_1.png)

Oh, I found out what we need for it. I don't have the $2.99 for it, and I'm not going to use the read-only version. <_<
(http://j.imagehost.org/0909/IMG_0343_1.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 26, 2010, 08:50:21 PM

Jonathan, it looks that you have an iTouch. It probably only works on the phone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCZach on May 26, 2010, 08:54:15 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 26, 2010, 07:31:49 PM

Quote from: TWCZach on May 26, 2010, 05:58:19 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 26, 2010, 05:23:51 PM

Zach, it makes me wonder if those errors refer to your internet provider's server.  I haven't experienced any of these errors either.

Patrick, this is Zach. It has to be something with my account because I can browse the forums just fine when I am logged out.

Looking in to it.... check back for an update.

UPDATE: I've gone through your profile on both forum and database side, there are no anomolies. There aren't even enough visits at the same time to even spring that kind of an error, so something is definitely up on your end.

Really? :blink:

I tried to get on at school on my DSi this morning via wap2, and it still had the loading errors I see when I'm logged in. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2010, 09:26:34 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 26, 2010, 08:50:21 PM

Jonathan, it looks that you have an iTouch. It probably only works on the phone.

98% of Apple's apps work on both iPod/iPhone, and even on iPad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on May 26, 2010, 09:28:45 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 26, 2010, 08:50:21 PM

Jonathan, it looks that you have an iTouch. It probably only works on the phone.

They run on the exact same OS. The iPhone is just the iPod touch on steroids...it would work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 26, 2010, 10:39:45 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on May 26, 2010, 08:31:26 PM

Oh, I found out what we need for it. I don't have the $2.99 for it, and I'm not going to use the read-only version. <_<
([url]http://j.imagehost.org/0909/IMG_0343_1.png[/url])

We already have this. I have that app and its ok. You can get a free version thats read only

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 26, 2010, 10:53:32 PM

TFP isnt for forum support. Make a topic if you can please in the future. I'll look into it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 26, 2010, 11:47:37 PM

Just two more weeks till school is out for me. I just been assigned a huge graphic design project that's due on the last day. I have decided I won't be going to Summer School this summer, so I gotta find something to do (volunteer, job, etc)... cuz I ain't getting cooked up in this house this year.  :no:

Plus... I am wowed that most of you guys on the east coast reached 90 + degrees!!! My area only reached 85, and it felt nice! Now I'm starting to get the feeling that I might get a below-average summer. (just a slight prediction here..)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 27, 2010, 07:23:32 AM

Greetings from AHS :P

I can confirm that it is Verizon giving me the errors to my account as I'm on Bright House internet now. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on May 27, 2010, 02:35:42 PM

I am now out of school already! :happy: Now I won't be annoyed of loudness during the summer anymore. I'm so tired of students never *shut their mouth up* and listen the rule.  :yawn: :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2010, 05:41:27 PM

seems like it even though the quoted post was posted before Zach's.


Anyways, who's seen Shrek 4 and what do you guys think of it if you have seen it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 27, 2010, 05:49:12 PM

I saw it last weekend. The story seemed confusing at first, because once you miss a scene you'll be like "I don't get it." Otherwise, I love the plot of the story, and the ending. And.. Puss in Boots!!!!   :happy:

btw... if all is possible, watch it in 3D. It's more amazing than 2D.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2010, 05:54:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 27, 2010, 05:49:12 PM

I saw it last weekend. The story seemed confusing at first, because once you miss a scene you'll be like "I don't get it." Otherwise, I love the plot of the story, and the ending. And.. Puss in Boots!!!!   :happy:

btw... if all is possible, watch it in 3D. It's more amazing than 2D.

Nice. :) I loved the Shrek Series including Shrek 2. I remember in Shrek 2, that Fiona was singing so loud that the bird nearby exploded which was my favorite scene in that movie. I hope the same characters, Lord Farquaad, Donkey and Fiona are back in the new movie

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 27, 2010, 06:41:01 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2010, 05:54:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 27, 2010, 05:49:12 PM

I saw it last weekend. The story seemed confusing at first, because once you miss a scene you'll be like "I don't get it." Otherwise, I love the plot of the story, and the ending. And.. Puss in Boots!!!!   :happy:

btw... if all is possible, watch it in 3D. It's more amazing than 2D.

Nice. :) I loved the Shrek Series including Shrek 2. I remember in Shrek 2, that Fiona was singing so loud that the bird nearby exploded which was my favorite scene in that movie. I hope the same characters, Lord Farquaad, Donkey and Fiona are back in the new movie

Shrek 2 was my favorite movie, my favorite part was when Pinocchio got zapped into a human and screamed "I'm a real boy."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 27, 2010, 07:49:53 PM

I don't understand how I missed it. :dunno: Maybe the mobile version's way of quoting confused me. :wacko: And it seems that I'm all normal now. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 27, 2010, 09:49:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2010, 05:54:09 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 27, 2010, 05:49:12 PM

I saw it last weekend. The story seemed confusing at first, because once you miss a scene you'll be like "I don't get it." Otherwise, I love the plot of the story, and the ending. And.. Puss in Boots!!!!   :happy:

btw... if all is possible, watch it in 3D. It's more amazing than 2D.

Nice. :) I loved the Shrek Series including Shrek 2. I remember in Shrek 2, that Fiona was singing so loud that the bird nearby exploded which was my favorite scene in that movie. I hope the same characters, Lord Farquaad, Donkey and Fiona are back in the new movie

That's Shrek One  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 28, 2010, 12:11:09 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 27, 2010, 07:49:53 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 27, 2010, 05:22:46 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2010, 04:41:31 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 27, 2010, 02:44:26 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 26, 2010, 10:53:32 PM

TFP isnt for forum support. Make a topic if you can please in the future. I'll look into it

Quote from: Zach on May 27, 2010, 07:23:32 AM

Greetings from AHS :P

I can confirm that it is Verizon giving me the errors to my account as I'm on Bright House internet now. :hmm:

Where's your post?

Pretty sure he was quoting himself saying that The Front Porch is not for forum support, and then quoted Zach's post, which was after Martin's post, to show Zach what he forgot to read.. ;)  If that makes sense :P.

I don't understand how I missed it. :dunno: Maybe the mobile version's way of quoting confused me. :wacko: And it seems that I'm all normal now. :)

you can't quote posts in the wap2 version of the forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 28, 2010, 12:34:22 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 27, 2010, 07:49:53 PM

I don't understand how I missed it. :dunno: Maybe the mobile version's way of quoting confused me. :wacko: And it seems that I'm all normal now. :)

Glad its fixed! Sorry you were having trouble :)

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2010, 05:41:27 PM

Anyways, who's seen Shrek 4 and what do you guys think of it if you have seen it?

There is a Shrek 4?? Wow. Beating that horse to death aren't they

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2010, 12:40:55 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 28, 2010, 12:34:22 AM

There is a Shrek 4?? Wow. Beating that horse to death aren't they

It's the fourth and final installment. I will say I love all 4. Shrek 2 is my favorite.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 28, 2010, 01:03:49 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 28, 2010, 12:40:55 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 28, 2010, 12:34:22 AM

There is a Shrek 4?? Wow. Beating that horse to death aren't they

It's the fourth and final installment. I will say I love all 4. Shrek 2 is my favorite.

I saw the first two. Its a decent series but its tiring how there is literally no creativity with movies. If it works they milk as many movies as they can from it.

Quote from: Felix on May 27, 2010, 02:35:42 PM

I am now out of school already! :happy: Now I won't be annoyed of loudness during the summer anymore. I'm so tired of students never *shut their mouth up* and listen the rule.  :yawn: :club:

Awesome! I have just a few days left.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 28, 2010, 02:39:05 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 28, 2010, 01:03:49 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 28, 2010, 12:40:55 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 28, 2010, 12:34:22 AM

There is a Shrek 4?? Wow. Beating that horse to death aren't they

It's the fourth and final installment. I will say I love all 4. Shrek 2 is my favorite.

I saw the first two. Its a decent series but its tiring how there is literally no creativity with movies. If it works they milk as many movies as they can from it.

I only saw Shrek 3.  It was alright for an animated movie, but I prefer more classic ones like The Land Before Time and The Lion King.  I also have concerns about lack of creativity in movies as it's a major reason why I'm not a big movie fan.  Some movies don't even have a real plot these days. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 03:14:51 AM

Well around 1 AM, I drank my first monster Energy drink ever. Never expected a rapid heartbeat like that. Thing is, because I can't figure out how to program recordings with this tuner (nor do I think it is that reliable anyway), I have to be in front of it for all recordings. I never sleep well at hotels anyways. But man, I can not imagine drinking several each day like some people do. That scared me a bit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 28, 2010, 03:50:07 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 03:14:51 AM

Well around 1 AM, I drank my first monster Energy drink ever. Never expected a rapid heartbeat like that. Thing is, because I can't figure out how to program recordings with this tuner (nor do I think it is that reliable anyway), I have to be in front of it for all recordings. I never sleep well at hotels anyways. But man, I can not imagine drinking several each day like some people do. That scared me a bit.

Mmmm I do like energy drinks! If that was your first though you probably shouldn't have had one at 1am

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 04:11:04 AM

Well live and learn I may never sleep at a hotel again. You're probably right. But I have had one of those 5 hour energy drinks before, but during the day. Gave me an energy rush as I headed over to football practice for about an hour.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2010, 06:08:50 AM

Wow, there was a house fire on a house with no electricity less than a mile away from me that happened overnight, and my bus goes by it everyday!! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2010, 06:33:53 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 28, 2010, 02:39:05 AM

I only saw Shrek 3.  It was alright for an animated movie, but I prefer more classic ones like The Land Before Time and The Lion King.  I also have concerns about lack of creativity in movies as it's a major reason why I'm not a big movie fan.  Some movies don't even have a real plot these days. :hmm:

The only reason why I don't watch movies that often is because I can't stand sitting still for some 1.5 or sometimes 3 hours. It gets too uncomfortable for me after awhile that I can't even pay attention and enjoy the movie. I'd watch an occasional comedy movie here and there but that's about it.

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 04:11:04 AM

Well live and learn I may never sleep at a hotel again. You're probably right. But I have had one of those 5 hour energy drinks before, but during the day. Gave me an energy rush as I headed over to football practice for about an hour.

I LOVE 5-hour energy supplements. Even though they taste like cough medicine, they do help a lot. Energy drinks have way too much sugar on them and therefore don't help me all that much. Plus a lot of them taste nasty. The only energy drink I like is AMP. I am addicted to caffeine as druggies are to crack, though  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 10:09:23 AM

I'm a bit skeptical of these energy drinks at the moment. The rapid heartbeat I've had much of this morning is a bit concerning to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 28, 2010, 11:03:09 AM

The only time I have energy drinks is when it is mixed with something else.....

They are usually too strong and sugary for me.  If I need to wake up, I'll hit up Starbucks or get a Mountain Dew or something :P. Although, I have heard the 5 hour Energy really does work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 11:05:19 AM

I've tried staying up with pop, slurpees, and even several sugary snacks. Nothing works when I really am that tired. Only energy drinks do, though I needed a nap to get to bone tired during the 9:00 hour this morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 28, 2010, 01:21:57 PM

The Lion King!!! <333 that movie!!   :happy:
To be completely honest Lion King 2 and 1 1/2 are the worst.

--------
Energy drinks are the worst, guys. Can you imagine how much sugar they have? I'm not a super duper health freak, but most energy drinks can contain twice the sugar as sodas. My energy treat? STARBUCKS!!! :P I see Aaron is trying one for the first time, please take those lightly. I've seen the side effects before.   :no:

Oh, and 5-hour-energy? Don't get me started on that.  :hmm:

btw.. (I don't want to make a double post on this), I know not alot of you know Gary Coleman. He was the star of "Diff'rent Strokes". He died an hour ago in a coma. May he rest in peace. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2010, 03:42:22 PM

thats sad about Gary Coleman. rip :(

on the other hand, i had to race against the lightning on my way home today :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2010, 04:36:52 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 10:09:23 AM

I'm a bit skeptical of these energy drinks at the moment. The rapid heartbeat I've had much of this morning is a bit concerning to me.

It's always like that when you first have energy drinks. Overtime your body will become immune to it that you won't experience that anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 28, 2010, 04:39:30 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 28, 2010, 03:50:07 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 03:14:51 AM

Well around 1 AM, I drank my first monster Energy drink ever. Never expected a rapid heartbeat like that. Thing is, because I can't figure out how to program recordings with this tuner (nor do I think it is that reliable anyway), I have to be in front of it for all recordings. I never sleep well at hotels anyways. But man, I can not imagine drinking several each day like some people do. That scared me a bit.

Mmmm I do like energy drinks! If that was your first though you probably shouldn't have had one at 1am

I love monster :) They don't seem to have a dramatic effect on me, though...  but I have been drinking them for a long time B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 28, 2010, 05:09:38 PM

RIP Gary Coleman. :(  I loved watching Dif'rent Strokes (re-runs of course).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on May 28, 2010, 07:00:09 PM

I am saddened that my graduated senior friends are going off to school in the fall.  :cry: I can't stand the thought of them not being here and missing them.  :cry: :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 29, 2010, 09:33:52 AM

Teen Werewolves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q77sJT8O56E&feature=player_embedded#ws)
 :blink:... enough said. Anyone else hear about this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 11:20:06 AM

I saw that on InfoMania on Thursday. It was chosen as the "Adorable Local News" of the week. To me, it's not even that adorable. But I find that interesting and... weird.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 29, 2010, 11:28:40 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 29, 2010, 09:33:52 AM

Teen Werewolves ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q77sJT8O56E&feature=player_embedded#ws[/url])
 :blink:... enough said. Anyone else hear about this?

That's........ interesting,  :huh: and I thought my school had really weird people in it...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 29, 2010, 11:30:25 AM

Quote from: Robert on May 29, 2010, 11:28:40 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 29, 2010, 09:33:52 AM

Teen Werewolves ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q77sJT8O56E&feature=player_embedded#ws[/url])
 :blink:... enough said. Anyone else hear about this?

That's........ interesting,  :huh: and I thought my school had really weird people in it...

My middle school had lots of those types of people. 8th graders mostly, and they were turning 6th graders into them. And my high school maybe has one or two of those people, but no where near like that. :blink:

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on May 28, 2010, 03:14:51 AM

Well around 1 AM, I drank my first monster Energy drink ever. Never expected a rapid heartbeat like that. Thing is, because I can't figure out how to program recordings with this tuner (nor do I think it is that reliable anyway), I have to be in front of it for all recordings. I never sleep well at hotels anyways. But man, I can not imagine drinking several each day like some people do. That scared me a bit.

Aaron, there's a program called WinTV Scheduler and can be downloaded here (http://hauppauge.lightpath.net/software/scheduler/sched25_26071.exe). :) (must be a user of WinTV 6 though...)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 29, 2010, 12:45:11 PM

That is VERY odd.  That's almost as weird as the girl I went to high school with who "spoke dragon."  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 29, 2010, 12:53:37 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 29, 2010, 09:33:52 AM

:blink:... enough said. Anyone else hear about this?

i live here....so yes. lol  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 29, 2010, 02:48:48 PM

So Grace just walked into my room and jumped up on my bed. I needed to pet her for a few minutes. Other than that and a quick 30 seconds where I pet her this morning, I haven't really seen her in three days. I got to see Mocha several times after I got home yesterday and this morning. We have to be very careful with them the next few days, and we can't pick them up while their paws are healing. They seem to be doing okay, and I haven't really noticed much of any significant personality changes. Mocha still sounds like a motorboat even from 3 feet away when she purrs, and Grace can still purr as soon as I even lay a hand on her.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 29, 2010, 03:10:16 PM

Do you think you can upload pics of your cats somewhere, like on your facebook aaron?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on May 29, 2010, 03:24:42 PM

I'll upload pictures on Facebook. Not sure why those pics I posted here were too big.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:13:17 PM

/me is lost.  :unsure:

/me is moving on.

I've never thought that my final graphic design project would be so dang hard. I emailed my partner and so far, no reply. She's probably on vacay. I got a website going. So far I'm working on the animated GIF.

I could really use a break right now.  :itsok: The best part is that I still have plenty of time to get 50% of it done by wednesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 29, 2010, 06:17:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:13:17 PM

/me is lost.  :unsure:

/me is moving on.

I've never thought that my final graphic design project would be so dang hard. I emailed my partner and so far, no reply. She's probably on vacay. I got a website going. So far I'm working on the animated GIF.

I could really use a break right now.  :itsok: The best part is that I still have plenty of time to get 50% of it done by wednesday.

Just the usual Ana ;) Wow I hope you knock it out soon and get some rest! What are you using to make your gifs?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:38:38 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 29, 2010, 06:17:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:13:17 PM

/me is lost.  :unsure:

/me is moving on.

I've never thought that my final graphic design project would be so dang hard. I emailed my partner and so far, no reply. She's probably on vacay. I got a website going. So far I'm working on the animated GIF.

I could really use a break right now.  :itsok: The best part is that I still have plenty of time to get 50% of it done by wednesday.

Just the usual Ana ;) Wow I hope you knock it out soon and get some rest! What are you using to make your gifs?

I am using Photoshop for the GIFs, like the ones I showed off earlier (the Pokemon one & the dancing stick figure one). It's really not that hard. Most of it I have to do it on Illustrator and I hate Illustrator with a passion.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 29, 2010, 08:05:32 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:38:38 PM

I am using Photoshop for the GIFs, like the ones I showed off earlier (the Pokemon one & the dancing stick figure one). It's really not that hard. Most of it I have to do it on Illustrator and I hate Illustrator with a passion.  :wacko:

I feel your pain. I HATE Illustrator with a burning passion. Never can find out how to do things in it. I used to use Illustrator to make 3D elements, but found Powerpoint 2007 to be a much better source for making 3D objects. Hope everything goes well on your final project!  :)

Anyhoodle.. I only have two days of "hell" left now.. Thank goodness. All I have to do now is the Final Exams and then I'm finally free! I have to say, with a combination of my job, school, and a bunch of other crap that has gone on that I'd rather not talk about, this year has SUCKED big time!  :wacko: I really hope my junior year is MUCH better than my crappy sophomore year. This school year definitely has been one full of nothing but struggle and stress.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 29, 2010, 08:38:07 PM

Now that the year is almost over, half of the school days is full of movies! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 30, 2010, 01:51:22 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 29, 2010, 08:38:07 PM

Now that the year is almost over, half of the school days is full of movies! :D

I remember those days too well. :P  Hopefully, the stress from the last few school days will give way to some peace and relaxation for you all soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 30, 2010, 01:57:42 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 29, 2010, 08:38:07 PM

Now that the year is almost over, half of the school days is full of movies! :D

Yeah. I only have gee... One week and a few days left :) Tommorow I turn in some textbooks, and such. Can't wait to be out of school!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 30, 2010, 09:18:03 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on May 30, 2010, 01:57:42 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 29, 2010, 08:38:07 PM

Now that the year is almost over, half of the school days is full of movies! :D

Yeah. I only have gee... One week and a few days left :) Tommorow I turn in some textbooks, and such. Can't wait to be out of school!

We have about 7 left, normal day's (reviewing for finals) except Thursday, that's field day (what's bad is that there's a 60% chance of rain that day). Then on Monday, Finals for odd numbered periods, and Tuesday, the one's for the even numbered periods, then Wednesday, We have to sit in those hard bleachers for 2 hours for 8th grade graduation, then our respective grade's award programs (small), at least, there's a movie at lunch on the School's closed circuit channel!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 30, 2010, 10:50:55 AM

You have finals in middle school? :blink: Never had them here until high school. I have nine days of classes left, then four days of finals (I only have to take three finals out of eight of my classes), then the last day when we turn everything in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 30, 2010, 11:42:54 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 30, 2010, 10:50:55 AM

You have finals in middle school? :blink: Never had them here until high school. I have nine days of classes left, then four days of finals (I only have to take three finals out of eight of my classes), then the last day when we turn everything in.

Most of us had finals in middle school. I have, too. 100 questions, 2 hours. Yeah, it was tough.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 30, 2010, 11:49:59 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 30, 2010, 11:42:54 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 30, 2010, 10:50:55 AM

You have finals in middle school? :blink: Never had them here until high school. I have nine days of classes left, then four days of finals (I only have to take three finals out of eight of my classes), then the last day when we turn everything in.

Most of us had finals in middle school. I have, too. 100 questions, 2 hours. Yeah, it was tough.

I've taken 56 exams in my life in school. 14 per year, 7 per semester, and 7 more coming next week. My first exam was in 6th grade. Talk about exams. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 30, 2010, 11:57:05 AM

We've never had finals in middle school except in 8th grade. and they were a major part of the courses along with the GEPA.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 30, 2010, 12:35:21 PM

I never had finals in middle school, either.  I havn't been required to take final exams until college, actually :P.  However, I only had to take finals once in High School, and then a few other finals I took to try to raise my grade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 30, 2010, 12:51:43 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 30, 2010, 11:57:05 AM

We've never had finals in middle school except in 8th grade. and they were a major part of the courses along with the GEPA.

Oh yeah, we had the GEPAs and ASK assessment tests, but that was it. Now in high school I'm dealing with HSPAs, end of the year state testing, and midterms/finals. Sooo frustrating!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 30, 2010, 01:07:15 PM

Hey, it all pays off in college. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 30, 2010, 11:35:28 PM

I lost track how many exams I took between high school, college, and graduate school. :P  It does get overwhelming at times, but it matters more on how much you learn and apply from the courses rather than how well you pass the exams.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 31, 2010, 01:43:17 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:38:38 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 29, 2010, 06:17:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 29, 2010, 06:13:17 PM

/me is lost.  :unsure:

/me is moving on.

I've never thought that my final graphic design project would be so dang hard. I emailed my partner and so far, no reply. She's probably on vacay. I got a website going. So far I'm working on the animated GIF.

I could really use a break right now.  :itsok: The best part is that I still have plenty of time to get 50% of it done by wednesday.

Just the usual Ana ;) Wow I hope you knock it out soon and get some rest! What are you using to make your gifs?

I am using Photoshop for the GIFs, like the ones I showed off earlier (the Pokemon one & the dancing stick figure one). It's really not that hard. Most of it I have to do it on Illustrator and I hate Illustrator with a passion.  :wacko:

Ohh ok! I might actually have a question regarding gifs that I have been meaning to figure out. Ill have to ask you sometime ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 31, 2010, 03:20:51 AM

Once I gather time for myself, I'll make an animated GIF version of the TWCT promo ad. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 31, 2010, 05:58:13 PM

Why not use APNG? Better color depth  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 31, 2010, 06:34:20 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on May 31, 2010, 05:58:13 PM

Why not use APNG? Better color depth  :biggrin:

what's that?  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 31, 2010, 06:43:24 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2010, 06:34:20 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on May 31, 2010, 05:58:13 PM

Why not use APNG? Better color depth  :biggrin:

what's that?  :huh:

Animated PNG. It's only capable of being run in Firefox and I think Safari. There's a FF addon called APNG Editor. :yes:

On the other hand, I just got bored with my Photoshop Skills so I decided to put them to work for my Youtube Production names. Here are the samples attached. And yes, I was inspired by Chazz for the "The Weather Zach" logo. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 31, 2010, 08:59:51 PM

I didn't know animated PNG existed.  Wow, there's so much out there these days for artwork that I could never keep track.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2010, 03:57:59 PM

Some people have way too much free time on their hands..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 01, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

Whew! My powerpoint and project for AP European History bumped me up to an A in that class! I am now happy with it :) Btw Office 2010 rocks!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 01, 2010, 04:18:22 PM

Two more weeks till my Spring Semester is over, and my freedom is somewhat limited. My posts and my availability will be sporadic.

Quote from: Martin on June 01, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

Whew! My powerpoint and project for AP European History bumped me up to an A in that class! I am not happy with it :) Btw Office 2010 rocks!

Are you sure you're posting in the right thread? You're not happy that you got an A?  :blink: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 01, 2010, 04:30:18 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 01, 2010, 04:18:22 PM

Two more weeks till my Spring Semester is over, and my freedom is somewhat limited. My posts and my availability will be sporadic.

Quote from: Martin on June 01, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

Whew! My powerpoint and project for AP European History bumped me up to an A in that class! I am not happy with it :) Btw Office 2010 rocks!

Are you sure you're posting in the right thread? You're not happy that you got an A?  :blink: :P

Typo :P Not should be now lol. Yay! Glad you are done in 2 weeks :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 01, 2010, 04:31:40 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 01, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

Whew! My powerpoint and project for AP European History bumped me up to an A in that class! I am [now] happy with it :) Btw Office 2010 rocks!

LOVE Office 2010. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 01, 2010, 04:40:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2010, 03:57:59 PM

Some people have way too much free time on their hands..

I'll say. :blink:  It's just a new YT user, so don't worry about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 01, 2010, 10:57:46 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 01, 2010, 04:31:40 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 01, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

Whew! My powerpoint and project for AP European History bumped me up to an A in that class! I am [now] happy with it :) Btw Office 2010 rocks!

LOVE Office 2010. :)

I started using it a while back in its early form and have really warmed up to it. I can't go back to 07. I am FINALLY glad to have web saving with the cloud built right in. Makes life so much easier :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2010, 11:04:48 PM

I still have Office '03 on my desktop. I never upgraded to '07 after trying it at my school and realized how confusing everything is set up, especially the lack of menus and how everything's in "tabs." Plus certain themes you have set on your desktop don't apply to the new Office. I guess I should upgrade anyway though, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 01, 2010, 11:06:29 PM

Office 2010 ftw... very lightweight and more simpler than that crappy 2007 version.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 01, 2010, 11:25:32 PM

I still have Office 2003 at home, too. :yes: Office 2007 is installed at my school, and it is VERY CONFUSING! :blink: :wacko: I trust that Office 2010 is much better. :) I wonder if the transition from 2003 to 2010 would be overwhelming... :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 01, 2010, 11:39:15 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 01, 2010, 11:25:32 PM

I still have Office 2003 at home, too. :yes: Office 2007 is installed at my school, and it is VERY CONFUSING! :blink: :wacko: I trust that Office 2010 is much better. :) I wonder if the transition from 2003 to 2010 would be overwhelming... :thinking:

Any change from 03 will be a big step but now that there is something new I think its a worth a go to adopt it! 2010 revises and improves some of the flaws of 2007. Its much cleaner and easier to navigate imo. If you held off from 2007, 2010 is a must! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 01, 2010, 11:46:44 PM

Unfortunately, I got 2007 with my new laptop, and it does take a lot more searching to find things compared to 2003.  I guess I'll have to think about 2010 already if I get too fed up about it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 02, 2010, 12:25:23 AM

You can also try docs.com I love that site too. Microsoft did a decent job making web versions of Office

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 02, 2010, 01:33:46 AM

2010 is great... but I've just had to many memories with 2003 :bleh: But Office 2010 is great. Now if they would make one compatible with OS X so I could run it on this machine (2010 is on my other ones for Windows :P )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 02, 2010, 09:11:58 AM

Office 2007 has a very steep learning curve, but it great.

So AT&T is making new data plans for the iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/atandt-makes-sweeping-changes-to-data-plans-iphone-tethering-comi/), and I'm saving $15/month!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TravelCitiesFan on June 02, 2010, 09:53:53 AM

my school computer(the one im making this post on right now  ;)) has Office 2007 and my home comp has office 2007 as well, but i am upgrading my home comp to Office 2010 :D 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 02, 2010, 02:18:04 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 02, 2010, 09:11:58 AM

Office 2007 has a very steep learning curve, but it great.

So AT&T is making new data plans for the iPhone ([url]http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/atandt-makes-sweeping-changes-to-data-plans-iphone-tethering-comi/[/url]), and I'm saving $15/month!

however, current subscribers of AT&T have that option to keep the unlimited data plan, something i'll be taking advantage of. i use a lot of data, and I, for one...would not want to get an overpriced bill than what I am already getting. actually, i think the amount i'm paying is fair. so i'll be sticking to the unlimited data plan. lets just say, i don't like "limitations", the sky is the limit to me  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 02, 2010, 02:48:38 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 01, 2010, 11:04:48 PM

I still have Office '03 on my desktop. I never upgraded to '07 after trying it at my school and realized how confusing everything is set up, especially the lack of menus and how everything's in "tabs." Plus certain themes you have set on your desktop don't apply to the new Office. I guess I should upgrade anyway though, lol.

Office 2007 has themes. Just go to the Office button, hit "__________ Options" and it'll be on the first page that comes up.

And to be honest, I find the tabs to be neater. You don't have as much clutter.

Anyway, I wrote an overview of the May 8, 2009 derecho (http://jonnytee96.xtreemhost.com/blog/) on a page in my blog. (If you want to read the huge ramble, click on "Derecho" to the right of the header.) I didn't feel it fit in any weather boards, as it's nowhere near current. I've been planning to do this for a long time but have always gotten stuck and restarted. I finally have the text part done, but I'm wanting to add images to it now. It's still a work in progress.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2010, 03:33:45 PM

Not sure if this is the right place to post (my apologies if it isn't) but I can't wait for Hurricane Season to start! I'm very interested to see how TWC's Storm Alert will be for this year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 02, 2010, 03:35:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2010, 03:33:45 PM

but I can't wait for Hurricane Season to start!

It already has...unless you're saying you can't wait for a hurricane to actually hit so we can have Storm Alert. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2010, 03:39:18 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 02, 2010, 03:35:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2010, 03:33:45 PM

but I can't wait for Hurricane Season to start!

It already has...unless you're saying you can't wait for a hurricane to actually hit so we can have Storm Alert. :P

yus that too xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2010, 04:28:50 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 01, 2010, 10:57:46 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 01, 2010, 04:31:40 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 01, 2010, 04:14:27 PM

Whew! My powerpoint and project for AP European History bumped me up to an A in that class! I am [now] happy with it :) Btw Office 2010 rocks!

LOVE Office 2010. :)

I started using it a while back in its early form and have really warmed up to it. I can't go back to 07. I am FINALLY glad to have web saving with the cloud built right in. Makes life so much easier :D

I tried it a while back and I loved it. :) In fact, these are the results ;)

Animated Icon Test in PowerPoint (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fA07TvqANU#)

PowerPoint 2010 WMV Render Test- WeatherStar XL v2 CC Screen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrlXRrcF5_E#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 02, 2010, 05:01:19 PM

Wow Zach! :thrilled: That was ALL made in PowerPoint 2010??? :faint: Microsoft has really seemed to update...those emulations look very much like the real thing. :biggrin: I don't think I could do that in PowerPoint 2003. :no: :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2010, 05:06:14 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 02, 2010, 05:01:19 PM

Wow Zach! :thrilled: That was ALL made in PowerPoint 2010??? :faint: Microsoft has really seemed to update...those emulations look very much like the real thing. :biggrin: I don't think I could do that in PowerPoint 2003. :no: :(

They were made in Office 2007, saved in PPT (97-03), and then opened in 2010. :P Only thing different is the animated icon comes out transparent in 2010, something 2003/07 can't do. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 02, 2010, 07:02:42 PM

Tornado warning for Allegheny County right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 02, 2010, 09:07:05 PM

Well, only 1 day of "real class" left before the end of the year, tomorrow being field day and Mon-Tues I have finals and Wednesday is the last day, which means grade-level awards, and the 8th grade graduation. (Meaning Friday is the only real day left.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 03, 2010, 12:41:00 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 02, 2010, 09:11:58 AM

So AT&T is making new data plans for the iPhone ([url]http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/atandt-makes-sweeping-changes-to-data-plans-iphone-tethering-comi/[/url]), and I'm saving $15/month!

How can they charge you 20 bucks for tethering (free if you jailbreak) and NOT increase the data cap. You aren't getting anymore data just paying for how you use it. I think thats outrageous

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 03, 2010, 09:00:45 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 03, 2010, 12:41:00 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 02, 2010, 09:11:58 AM

So AT&T is making new data plans for the iPhone ([url]http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/atandt-makes-sweeping-changes-to-data-plans-iphone-tethering-comi/[/url]), and I'm saving $15/month!

How can they charge you 20 bucks for tethering (free if you jailbreak) and NOT increase the data cap. You aren't getting anymore data just paying for how you use it. I think thats outrageous

Eh I don't tether (will probably jailbreak since OS4 doesn't have multitasking for the 3G)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 03, 2010, 10:56:21 AM

I get free tethering with Verizon's Android  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 03, 2010, 02:46:55 PM

Woot. One week down. One week to go. I am excited.

Speaking of excited, I studied so hard for today's COMPASS test. COMPASS is an online assessment test which can determine if you qualify for much more advanced reading classes. (I'm currently taking advanced reading 1). If you get a higher score and land on a higher scoring scale, you get to skip 1 or two classes in sequence. Since I got a score of 66 out of 80 (I think the total is 80), I get to skip Adv. Reading 2 and head up the final class in sequence! I'm excited, which means I can now worry about taking one more reading class. ^_^ Best part of this: I can take it online. 

I got my first grade for my graphic design project. If you have my FB, I posted my projects there. I won't get my 2nd grade till wednesday.

Now all I have to worry this weekend is working on the final 4 projects, and studying for finals. Pray I get over them fast! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 03, 2010, 11:11:49 PM

Here's what a BP commercial SHOULD be :rofl:

BP Commerical Parody- Making the day a little bit better (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOI6cyvsi-o#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2010, 06:17:36 AM

Today is my last official day for school before exams. I'm a bit upset thhough because I've actually made friends for once unlike the shy person I was in middle school, and two are going off, one I've known siince 4th grade. Sad day. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 04, 2010, 08:45:40 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 04, 2010, 06:17:36 AM

Today is my last official day for school before exams. I'm a bit upset thhough because I've actually made friends for once unlike the shy person I was in middle school, and two are going off, one I've known siince 4th grade. Sad day. :(

I think that we are the EARLIEST in Mississippi to get out. We got out May 26th and we go back August 5th.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 04, 2010, 09:01:55 AM

Geez, you guys in the south start so early. :wacko: My last day is June 18th and I go back September 8th. I heard a school in Camden doesn't get out until June 30th (possibly due to all the snow days).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 04, 2010, 11:09:42 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 04, 2010, 09:01:55 AM

Geez, you guys in the south start so early. :wacko: My last day is June 18th and I go back September 8th. I heard a school in Camden doesn't get out until June 30th (possibly due to all the snow days).

We start next year on August 19th and SHOULD get out on May 13th. Of course, that day will change. Trust me.

Google lets you add a background image now... :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 04, 2010, 12:22:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 04, 2010, 06:17:36 AM

Today is my last official day for school before exams. I'm a bit upset thhough because I've actually made friends for once unlike the shy person I was in middle school, and two are going off, one I've known siince 4th grade. Sad day. :(

Facebook ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 04, 2010, 12:49:15 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 04, 2010, 11:09:42 AM

Google lets you add a background image now... :happy:

Ah, I see a little competition with Bing coming on now... :whistling2: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 04, 2010, 02:49:28 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 04, 2010, 12:49:15 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 04, 2010, 11:09:42 AM

Google lets you add a background image now... :happy:

Ah, I see a little competition with Bing coming on now... :whistling2: :P

Haha...that really took off when Google got the search options to the left instead of on top and got the simplified logo and homepage. Google will win. It's much scarier, corporately, than Microsoft.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2010, 03:26:18 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 03, 2010, 11:11:49 PM

Here's what a BP commercial SHOULD be :rofl:

BP Commerical Parody- Making the day a little bit better ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOI6cyvsi-o#ws[/url])

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 04, 2010, 03:27:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2010, 03:26:18 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 03, 2010, 11:11:49 PM

Here's what a BP commercial SHOULD be :rofl:

BP Commerical Parody- Making the day a little bit better ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOI6cyvsi-o#ws[/url])

:thumbsup:

Yay! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2010, 03:49:38 PM

I think you misunderstood my post. I said it was the last day before exams.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 04, 2010, 07:56:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 04, 2010, 03:49:38 PM

I think you misunderstood my post. I said it was the last day before exams.

I just meant that its a good way to stick together with friends who move or you loose direct contact with :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 04, 2010, 07:58:36 PM

"Did you know... Doug, Angry Beavers, Rugrats are all on demand? Kids>Nick Rewind>VOILA! :D" via ComcastBonnie on Twitter (Comcast on-demand, obviously).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2010, 08:12:45 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 04, 2010, 07:56:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 04, 2010, 03:49:38 PM

I think you misunderstood my post. I said it was the last day before exams.

I just meant that its a good way to stick together with friends who move or you loose direct contact with :)

Ugh, down here it's all Myspace for most people, too. <_<

Btw Martin, I was referring to Trevor's post. Wish SMF mobile could quote. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 04, 2010, 11:15:05 PM

Got my top two wisdom teeth out today; not pleasant.  My face is blown up like a chipmunk.

For dinner tonight, I had soup, applesause and yogurt :P

Speaking of wisdom teeth, the oral surgeon said that he has removed up to 9 wisdom teeth from one mouth! Unvbelievable!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 04, 2010, 11:30:45 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 04, 2010, 11:15:05 PM

Got my top two wisdom teeth out today; not pleasant.  My face is blown up like a chipmunk.

For dinner tonight, I had soup, applesause and yogurt :P

Speaking of wisdom teeth, the oral surgeon said that he has removed up to 9 wisdom teeth from one mouth! Unvbelievable!

Wow, nine wisdom teeth would be a nightmare for both patient and oral surgeon!  You'll feel better soon, Kyle.  I only had one wisdom tooth, so I was definitely lucky in this regard.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 05, 2010, 12:58:56 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 04, 2010, 03:27:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2010, 03:26:18 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 03, 2010, 11:11:49 PM

Here's what a BP commercial SHOULD be :rofl:

BP Commerical Parody- Making the day a little bit better ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOI6cyvsi-o#ws[/url])

:thumbsup:

Yay! :P

I auctualy like BP very much. I just wish that they would have properly lubed those systems on the rig properly so that this mess wouldn't have happened. Hey, it's better than Citgo in my opinion :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 05, 2010, 01:49:19 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 05, 2010, 12:58:56 AM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 04, 2010, 03:27:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 04, 2010, 03:26:18 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on June 03, 2010, 11:11:49 PM

Here's what a BP commercial SHOULD be :rofl:

BP Commerical Parody- Making the day a little bit better ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOI6cyvsi-o#ws[/url])

:thumbsup:

Yay! :P

I auctualy like BP very much. I just wish that they would have properly lubed those systems on the rig properly so that this mess wouldn't have happened. Hey, it's better than Citgo in my opinion :bleh:

Well, I did like it since when we drove to/by Louisiana, we always went there since their gas stations were clean.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 05, 2010, 08:47:33 AM

Changing the subject of discussion.... This disturbs me quite a bit:

Kid slaps his own mother on Dr. Phil (5-20-2008) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn18H3FKDV4&feature=player_embedded#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 05, 2010, 10:29:05 AM

That's ridiculous. I'm on my iPod, so I could only see the video title, but that is...uncalled for.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 05, 2010, 10:52:50 AM

For anyone interested in nascar

http://www.mikemulhern.net/index.php?q=dailybriefing/ford-rolling-out-new-fr9-engine-its-big-guns-pocono-will-it-change-nascar-dynamic (http://www.mikemulhern.net/index.php?q=dailybriefing/ford-rolling-out-new-fr9-engine-its-big-guns-pocono-will-it-change-nascar-dynamic)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2010, 11:31:26 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 04, 2010, 07:56:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 04, 2010, 03:49:38 PM

I think you misunderstood my post. I said it was the last day before exams.

I just meant that its a good way to stick together with friends who move or you loose direct contact with :)

Half the people I'm friends with still don't have a facebook or any other social networking account, it's weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 05, 2010, 04:36:59 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 05, 2010, 08:47:33 AM

Changing the subject of discussion.... This disturbs me quite a bit:

Kid slaps his own mother on Dr. Phil (5-20-2008) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn18H3FKDV4&feature=player_embedded#[/url])

 :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 05, 2010, 05:16:26 PM

This is odd, I got my Media Encoder Stream working today. :blink: No port forwarding was done, either. :no: mms://71.99.177.145:2870

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 05, 2010, 10:23:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 05, 2010, 08:47:33 AM

Changing the subject of discussion.... This disturbs me quite a bit:

Time to whip out the ole belt!! More parents need to whack their kids once in a while. Its not mistreatment at all.... its effective punishment :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 05, 2010, 10:58:22 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 05, 2010, 08:47:33 AM

Changing the subject of discussion.... This disturbs me quite a bit:

Kid slaps his own mother on Dr. Phil (5-20-2008) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn18H3FKDV4&feature=player_embedded#[/url])

 NO adult deserves that much disrespect, and NO adult should take that.  ABSOLUTELY REDICULOUS!  Little brat

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2010, 11:07:41 PM

My feelings are rather mixed on that... sure the kid may have gone a little far, but I'm also strongly against parents physically slapping their kids whether or not it's just an act of punishment. I still like to consider it somewhat of a child abuse.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 05, 2010, 11:17:40 PM

This mother obviously doesn't know how to raise her child properly. :no: If I were to do that to my mom, I would suffer severe consequences, something more than just a raised voice with the quote "Keep your hands off of me!" :punish: :run:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 05, 2010, 11:23:34 PM

Wow, internet tethering is awesome! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 05, 2010, 11:36:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 05, 2010, 11:07:41 PM

My feelings are rather mixed on that... sure the kid may have gone a little far, but I'm also strongly against parents physically slapping their kids whether or not it's just an act of punishment. I still like to consider it somewhat of a child abuse.

That's the problem with the majority of kids today - their parents don't beat them. Children need to be somewhat scared to disobey their parents, and learn young. Otherwise when they get older they get more and more out of control.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 06, 2010, 12:54:08 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 05, 2010, 11:07:41 PM

My feelings are rather mixed on that... sure the kid may have gone a little far, but I'm also strongly against parents physically slapping their kids whether or not it's just an act of punishment. I still like to consider it somewhat of a child abuse.

There's a difference between a simple whipping and child abuse.  Parents are responsible for disciplining their kids without causing extreme physical harm to where it would be considered abuse, and I believe it can be easily accomplished with some common sense on how you handle it.  You all should have been in school decades ago when principals had the right to take a paddle and whack a kid in the office for misbehaving!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 06, 2010, 12:53:35 PM

Currently under our first tornado watch (http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0272.html) of the year. There is a high likelihood of both tornadoes (90% of two tornadoes or more) and severe wind (>95% chance of 6 or more combined severe wind/hail events), according to the SPC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 06, 2010, 01:10:49 PM

Same here for South Jersey with a extreme risk of severe weather. Tornadoes are also very likely, something we don't see very often around here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 06, 2010, 02:50:59 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 05, 2010, 10:23:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 05, 2010, 08:47:33 AM

Changing the subject of discussion.... This disturbs me quite a bit:

Time to whip out the ole belt!! More parents need to whack their kids once in a while. Its not mistreatment at all.... its effective punishment :club:

Uhhh...Martin? Did you read the video title correctly? :P

That kid needs to be whacked across the face. I'm sorry, but that's the truth. Rule of like: Don't hit your own mother. <_< And to the people who think that slapping is child abuse, it isn't. I got slapped when I misbehaved, and did I go running to the police? Call 911? Ask Dr. Phil to remedy the situation? (cough) No! Children need discipline.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 06, 2010, 03:13:51 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 06, 2010, 02:50:59 PM

Uhhh...Martin? Did you read the video title correctly? :P

Yes. I was saying the people who are against physical punishment of their children need to get over it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 06, 2010, 03:45:14 PM

TOR:CON Update

(http://i.imwx.com/web/multimedia/images/content/TORCON_1.jpg)

(http://i.imwx.com/web/multimedia/images/content/TORCON_2.jpg)

(http://i.imwx.com/web/multimedia/images/content/TORCON_3.jpg)


http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/TORCON_2010-05-06 (http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/TORCON_2010-05-06)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 06, 2010, 04:21:47 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 06, 2010, 02:50:59 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 05, 2010, 10:23:17 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 05, 2010, 08:47:33 AM

Changing the subject of discussion.... This disturbs me quite a bit:

Time to whip out the ole belt!! More parents need to whack their kids once in a while. Its not mistreatment at all.... its effective punishment :club:

Uhhh...Martin? Did you read the video title correctly? :P

That kid needs to be whacked across the face. I'm sorry, but that's the truth. Rule of like: Don't hit your own mother. <_< And to the people who think that slapping is child abuse, it isn't. I got slapped when I misbehaved, and did I go running to the police? Call 911? Ask Dr. Phil to remedy the situation? (cough) No! Children need discipline.

If I were to do that, I would:

1. Be hit with a belt
2. Be banned from the PC for at least 2 weeks


And the kid thinks that his mom is doing something wrong.......um......KID: Stop acting like a 4 year old brat and learn some respect.

I was raised to never hit/slap/punch a girl, or your own MOTHER for that matter! This kid is  :wacko:!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 06:48:42 PM

After all the excitement of hoping to getting severe weather here, we got NOTHING in Bensalem. We had gusty winds, but that was it. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 06, 2010, 07:44:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 06:48:42 PM

After all the excitement of hoping to getting severe weather here, we got NOTHING in Bensalem. We had gusty winds, but that was it. <_<

Same here, Mike. We didn't even get raindrops and the sun came out afterwards. :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 06, 2010, 07:55:16 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 06, 2010, 07:44:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 06:48:42 PM

After all the excitement of hoping to getting severe weather here, we got NOTHING in Bensalem. We had gusty winds, but that was it. <_<

Same here, Mike. We didn't even get raindrops and the sun came out afterwards. :yawn:

Same as you two. All hype, no storms whatsoever. Just got some strong breezes and a few showers. Oh well, it should be a very nice few days behind this front.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 10:08:42 PM

Why isn't it that I get emergency alert system warnings anymore? I haven't seen it been activated for a warning since like 2004 and we get warnings all the time...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 06, 2010, 10:26:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 10:08:42 PM

Why isn't it that I get emergency alert system warnings anymore? I haven't seen it been activated for a warning since like 2004 and we get warnings all the time...

Depends on the event... they generaly only activate it for hurricanes, tornadoes, or civil emergencies/notices :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 10:51:29 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 06, 2010, 10:26:49 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2010, 10:08:42 PM

Why isn't it that I get emergency alert system warnings anymore? I haven't seen it been activated for a warning since like 2004 and we get warnings all the time...

Depends on the event... they generaly only activate it for hurricanes, tornadoes, or civil emergencies/notices :biggrin:

Which we've had in recent years and I never see it...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: P71nnacle on June 06, 2010, 10:59:10 PM

Pittsburgh got swamped the past few days...we in State College had a couple of Severe Thunderstorm Watches, a Tornado Watch, and maybe three Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in the past week. The line today with the front was the scariest because there were so many supercells. I was trashed last night and was awakened by the Weatheradio at 7:30 AM with a Tornado Watch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 07, 2010, 12:04:07 AM

Curious to see the details of the new iPhone thats going to be released tomorrow. The design has already been leaked but I cant wait to see the specs!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 07, 2010, 01:52:52 AM

I just realized that this has been my first time posting since... Friday? O_o I'm practically bored. It has been a busy weekend to be honest. I also have been "on the other side" of things. Finals week is this week, and I am so ready.

I can also make this official: Going on vacation starting the 4th of July weekend and the week of July 5 to La Rumorosa and Puerto Penasco, Mexico. I'm heading to La Rumorosa for a family reunion, and to Puerto Penasco just to relax there for the week. I'm excited.. it's going to be an awesome summer. Word of warning: I will not bring my laptop with me this time. :(

Quote from: Martin on June 07, 2010, 12:04:07 AM

Curious to see the details of the new iPhone thats going to be released tomorrow. The design has already been leaked but I cant wait to see the specs!

omgomgomg I know! My friends and I can't wait for it either!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 07, 2010, 01:59:20 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 07, 2010, 01:52:52 AM

I just realized that this has been my first time posting since... Friday? O_o I'm practically bored. It has been a busy weekend to be honest. I also have been "on the other side" of things. Finals week is this week, and I am so ready.

I can also make this official: Going on vacation starting the 4th of July weekend and the week of July 5 to La Rumorosa and Puerto Penasco, Mexico. I'm heading to La Rumorosa for a family reunion, and to Puerto Penasco just to relax there for the week. I'm excited.. it's going to be an awesome summer. Word of warning: I will not bring my laptop with me this time. :(

Quote from: Martin on June 07, 2010, 12:04:07 AM

Curious to see the details of the new iPhone thats going to be released tomorrow. The design has already been leaked but I cant wait to see the specs!

omgomgomg I know! My friends and I can't wait for it either!

Good luck on the finals! Sounds like its going to be a fun summer! :) Hope I am invited haha

I really need a phone upgrade. 2 years on the same device is a bit old. Hope we see some cool things tomorrow

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 07, 2010, 06:15:31 AM

I just got my current phone, a Blackberry Pearl flip, last summer and it's already getting old after all this competition with the Droids and iPhones. lol. My contract isn't up on this phone until next year so I'll probably wait to upgrade until then. By then the iPhone on Verizon should be out. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 07, 2010, 07:25:47 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 07, 2010, 06:15:31 AM

I just got my current phone, a Blackberry Pearl flip, last summer and it's already getting old after all this competition with the Droids and iPhones. lol. My contract isn't up on this phone until next year so I'll probably wait to upgrade until then. By then the iPhone on Verizon should be out. :yes:

Don't hold your breath on that one... Rumor has it, AT&T and Apple may extend their exclusivity agreement.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 07, 2010, 09:35:09 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 07, 2010, 01:59:20 AM

I really need a phone upgrade. 2 years on the same device is a bit old. Hope we see some cool things tomorrow

You spoiled kids these days. My last phone I had for four years before I finally got a upgrade. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 07, 2010, 02:11:50 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 07, 2010, 09:35:09 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 07, 2010, 01:59:20 AM

I really need a phone upgrade. 2 years on the same device is a bit old. Hope we see some cool things tomorrow

You spoiled kids these days. My last phone I had for four years before I finally got a upgrade. :bleh:

You're all spoiled. :P  I still use my cell phone from six years ago!  I'm only now considering in getting a new one when I start my job as I've had hardly any need to use it beforehand.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 07, 2010, 03:29:32 PM

I still have my Palm Centro since i bought it on October 22nd, 2007

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on June 07, 2010, 03:54:08 PM

I just recently got the HTC Evo.  :D Really nice phone I must say. My mom couldn't afford paying our iPhone plan that we had so I had to go with my dad on his Sprint family plan.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 07, 2010, 05:08:51 PM

iPhone 4 isn't very impressive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 07, 2010, 06:04:08 PM

Eh.  More aesthetics than meat.  But hey, Farmville for the iPhone. :thumbsdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 07, 2010, 06:55:37 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on June 07, 2010, 06:04:08 PM

Eh.  More aesthetics than meat.  But hey, Farmville for the iPhone. :thumbsdown:

Totally agree. That's just one thing I hate about the new iPhone. I'd rather see a separate PC game on FarmVille rather than an iPhone app. It's stupid.

What I love about the new iPhone: MULTITASKING! ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 07, 2010, 07:30:14 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 07, 2010, 06:55:37 PM

What I love about the new iPhone: MULTITASKING! ^_^

Kind of. Its more like app pausing with enhanced notifications. Its better but still not like it should be. 5MP camera? Come on they should have put 8! Video chatting is nice but its only over wifi. I would have considered switching to AT&T if they hadn't dropped their unlimited plans. Too little too late for me. Definitely sticking with my carrier and if I can get the iPhone, jailbreak it and use it with my carrier without paying half a grand, perhaps ill upgrade

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 07, 2010, 11:05:23 PM

Would anyone happen to know why Malcolm in the Middle is playing in Spanish on Nick at Nite?  :huh: :dunno:

EDIT: Hmm, it's definitely something on their end, their commercials were mute earlier.  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 08, 2010, 09:31:25 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 07, 2010, 07:30:14 PM

5MP camera? Come on they should have put 8! Video chatting is nice but its only over wifi. I would have considered switching to AT&T if they hadn't dropped their unlimited plans. Too little too late for me. Definitely sticking with my carrier and if I can get the iPhone, jailbreak it and use it with my carrier without paying half a grand, perhaps ill upgrade

Really? I bet you the 5MP camera in the iPhone 4 would beat the 8MP camera in the Evo. There's more to a camera than megapixels. Buying a phone/camera based on MP is like buying a car based on HP.

At first I was a bit skeptical about AT&T dropping the unlimited plans but think about it. How often would you use more than 2GB of data on your PHONE in one month? I know I don't, I just checked my last AT&T bill and I used 54,398kb, I'm glad that my bill will actually go down now.

Most of the crap the iPhone is getting is total BS. People just want something to b*@#h about, it happens with every device Apple makes.

Here's my opinion of iPhone 4. It's not very 'surprising', there really isn't that 'WOW' thing that makes people really want it, there are though some features that are pretty cool like the display, squeezing 960x640 resolution into that space makes the display have the same clarity as print! FaceTime is cool however I doubt I'll ever use it, mainly because at the current moment I only know one other person with an iPhone, and they have a 3G. I'm glad their finally doing multitasking but again, I probably will rarely use more than one app at a time anyway, but the execution is awesome.

*rant over*

Okay now on to some weather topics... I'm sure some of you saw on the news the Tornado outbreak in NW Ohio on Saturday, you may have heard about Delta, OH or Lake Township. I work in Delta, where one tornado hit, and am about 15 minutes from Lake Township. The damage in Delta wasn't too bad, it was a very rural area that was hit so I think only a few barns where knocked over, most of the damage was trees. The real damage was in Lake Township. I went their around 1AM after the tornadoes came through it was surreal, I had never seen damage like that in my life. Dozens of houses leveled, the police/EMS station was torn in half, and the biggest thing was Lake HS which was completely demolished. The road was covered in debris, plywood, and metal roofing, by the time I got out they had closed the road. As many episodes of Storm stories that I have seen featuring tornado outbreaks, nothing is like seeing it in real life, it's unbelievable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 08, 2010, 12:40:19 PM

I love my Droid and the Android OS in general. Screw iPhone and iOS. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 08, 2010, 03:50:56 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 08, 2010, 12:40:19 PM

I love my Droid and the Android OS in general. Screw iPhone and iOS. :P

That right there is what really sets me off. I don't go around saying "Android sucks, buy an iPhone". I think Android is a phenominal OS. The Nexus One and Evo 4G are two phones that seriously made me want to switch, but in the end I prefer my iPhone. Based on that I defend my position in educated arguments, stating facts. Saying "Screw (insert competitor here)" just shows your immaturity.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 08, 2010, 05:18:46 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 08, 2010, 09:31:25 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 07, 2010, 07:30:14 PM

5MP camera? Come on they should have put 8! Video chatting is nice but its only over wifi. I would have considered switching to AT&T if they hadn't dropped their unlimited plans. Too little too late for me. Definitely sticking with my carrier and if I can get the iPhone, jailbreak it and use it with my carrier without paying half a grand, perhaps ill upgrade

Really? I bet you the 5MP camera in the iPhone 4 would beat the 8MP camera in the Evo. There's more to a camera than megapixels. Buying a phone/camera based on MP is like buying a car based on HP.

At first I was a bit skeptical about AT&T dropping the unlimited plans but think about it. How often would you use more than 2GB of data on your PHONE in one month? I know I don't, I just checked my last AT&T bill and I used 54,398kb, I'm glad that my bill will actually go down now.

Most of the crap the iPhone is getting is total BS. People just want something to b*@#h about, it happens with every device Apple makes.

Nice rant :P Well I do understand its not all about the megapixels but I really think they should have gone with a step up in that department. This is considering the claim by Jobs that this will replace your camera. A camera is more about the megapixels but they are certainly important. I am certainly not saying the iPhone is a piece of crap but I am a bit disappointed Apple is choosing to make such small changes each year to the hardware. Considering the next best phone is practically coming out every month on the Android side, they are going to need to step it up to compete. 

Regarding AT&T, I just don't understand how they can charge 30 dollars and NOT increase your cap for tethering. They are charging you for how you use your data. AT&T uses rollover minutes so why not do that for data?

But its all opinion anyway :yes: I have an Android phone as well as an iPhone. I use and love both. Shame we cant combine the best parts of all of them :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2010, 05:27:34 PM

What matters most is what you want your cell phone to do and what features are offered.  It's going to vary for everyone, so we're all stating our own opinions here based on what we like.  It just stuns me what cell phones these days can do.  All I want is one that can make a call! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 08, 2010, 06:55:47 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2010, 05:27:34 PM

What matters most is what you want your cell phone to do and what features are offered.  It's going to vary for everyone, so we're all stating our own opinions here based on what we like.  It just stuns me what cell phones these days can do.  All I want is one that can make a call! :P

A phone call? What on earth is that? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 08, 2010, 07:08:39 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2010, 05:27:34 PM

What matters most is what you want your cell phone to do and what features are offered.  It's going to vary for everyone, so we're all stating our own opinions here based on what we like.  It just stuns me what cell phones these days can do.  All I want is one that can make a call! :P

Patrick, you are SOOOOOOOO old-school. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 08, 2010, 10:44:07 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 08, 2010, 05:18:46 PM

Regarding AT&T, I just don't understand how they can charge 30 dollars and NOT increase your cap for tethering. They are charging you for how you use your data. AT&T uses rollover minutes so why not do that for data?

I am in no way condoning AT&T's actions but I see why they are doing what they are. With the ease of use of the iPhone and the multitude of network heavy apps that are coming out for it AT&T is just trying to find a way to discourage people from using 3G and finding a HotSpot instead (unlimited use of AT&T hotspots is included with the data plan). However if you choose to use 3G and go over your 2GB limit they only charge $10 per each additional GB which I find reasonable. AT&T is just trying to prevent people from bringing their network to it's knees.

However AT&T has a ton of work to do to get their network up to snuff. If they could get close to Verizon's coverage they would be a serious contender in the wireless space. The only reason Verizon is so popular is their coverage, they don't have the best phones, or the best customer service. Although Verizon has it easy since they use CDMA.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2010, 05:51:15 AM

IMO, AT&T has a lot of work to do period. Their advertisements are really not that good, and the company seems to have become a hollow shell of what it was when it actually provided cable service (way back when, in the early XL daze).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 09, 2010, 07:17:00 AM

Heh, my phone can only make calls, but it's only a prepaid plan. :hmm:

On the other hand, just two more days left as a high school freshman! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 09, 2010, 08:06:29 AM

I love Facebook's privacy settings.   My dad, aunt and uncle all added me on Facebook (being the good son and nephew I am [ha!], I added them), and now I can hide stuff from them (mostly photos and wall posts :P). (Not that anything bad is on my facebook.. I just don't think they need to know what is going on in my social life  :biggrin: )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 09, 2010, 12:48:05 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 09, 2010, 08:06:29 AM

I love Facebook's privacy settings.   My dad, aunt and uncle all added me on Facebook (being the good son and nephew I am [ha!], I added them), and now I can hide stuff from them (mostly photos and wall posts :P). (Not that anything bad is on my facebook.. I just don't think they need to know what is going on in my social life  :biggrin: )

Haha I redid mine that way about two weeks ago for the same exact reason. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 09, 2010, 01:27:34 PM

Severe weather is rolling in!
*Also under a flood watch

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2010, 03:17:58 PM

So I was watching Cold Case on TNT, and this popped up:

(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4883/comcastdigitalenhanceme.jpg)

Not too crazy about it, but I knew it was going to happen here in the E.L. and Haslett this year. All channels are already digital (and thus require a cable box for all TVs and TV tuners) in Lansing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 09, 2010, 05:01:46 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2010, 03:17:58 PM

So I was watching Cold Case on TNT, and this popped up:

([url]http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4883/comcastdigitalenhanceme.jpg[/url])

Not too crazy about it, but I knew it was going to happen here in the E.L. and Haslett this year. All channels are already digital (and thus require a cable box for all TVs and TV tuners) in Lansing.

FPB has that just about completely done here, now they're cutting off the analog cable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 09, 2010, 07:48:40 PM

You Tube down right now. :hammer: :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 09, 2010, 09:56:15 PM

Quote from: Felix on June 09, 2010, 07:48:40 PM

You Tube down right now. :hammer: :thumbdown:

Seems ok to me. Must have been a temporary thing. Twitter has been glitchy the past day or so

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 09, 2010, 10:01:49 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2010, 05:51:15 AM

IMO, AT&T has a lot of work to do period. Their advertisements are really not that good, and the company seems to have become a hollow shell of what it was when it actually provided cable service (way back when, in the early XL daze).

I beg to differ. I think some of their ads are pretty creative, especially the one where there are orange carpets being rolled out across landmarks all across the country. And while they have work to do to improve their wireless capabilities (i.e. less dropped calls), they certainly aren't a hollow shell. If they were a hollow shell they wouldn't be the number one land line provider and the second largest cellular provider in the United States. And you really can't compare AT&T to how it was during the digital cable days. Besides the fact that they aren't a digital cable company anymore, he company, technology, and consumer needs have drastically changed since then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 09, 2010, 10:17:39 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 09, 2010, 10:01:49 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 09, 2010, 05:51:15 AM

IMO, AT&T has a lot of work to do period. Their advertisements are really not that good, and the company seems to have become a hollow shell of what it was when it actually provided cable service (way back when, in the early XL daze).

I beg to differ. I think some of their ads are pretty creative, especially the one where there are orange carpets being rolled out across landmarks all across the country. And while they have work to do to improve their wireless capabilities (i.e. less dropped calls), they certainly aren't a hollow shell. If they were a hollow shell they wouldn't be the number one land line provider and the second largest cellular provider in the United States. And you really can't compare AT&T to how it was during the digital cable days. Besides the fact that they aren't a digital cable company anymore, he company, technology, and consumer needs have drastically changed since then.

They truly are a giant company

I find this video explains it very well :P
http://www.phonenews.com/images/2007/1/colbert-report-roasts-att-cingular.mp4 (http://www.phonenews.com/images/2007/1/colbert-report-roasts-att-cingular.mp4)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 10, 2010, 12:34:59 AM

Pretty big police chase in the area today, and I actually witnessed it a portion of it. The chase lasted an hour, starting in the city of Pittsburgh, leading into the East Hills neighborhood of the city, then via I-376 into Wilkinsburg, Penn Hills, Swissvale, and ended in Monroeville. KDKA reports several police agencies were involved, including Pittsburgh Police, PA State Police, Allegheny County Police, Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Penn Hills Police, Wilkinsburg Police, Swissvale Police, Churchill Police, Forest Hills Police, and Monroeville Police. The chase originated in the city, so Pittsburgh Police took jurisdiction over the investigation. KDKA obtained surveillance video and they counted 26 police cars behind the suspect at that point in time.

After crashing in a very busy Monroeville shopping center parking lot, the suspect hit several police cars, injuring 3 officers:  1 Allegheny County Sheriff's Deputy, and 2 Pittsburgh Police officers. The two city officers where hit and thrown into the air, sustaining severe injuries to their lower extremities. 

It's sad  someone would run from police and drive like that, putting literally the thousands of people he passed on the road at risk. Here's one of the videos via KDKA: http://kdka.com/video/?id=73163@kdka.dayport.com (http://kdka.com/video/?id=73163@kdka.dayport.com)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: CartoonJazzLover on June 10, 2010, 02:26:32 AM

I am going to lose privileges the next day thanks to that jerk that my mom is having a relationship with. That means I won't be using computer and play video games for a while :thumbdown:. What a jerk that guy is. He just act as a dad to me and I get to see almost every single day and I CAN'T STAND IT!!!  He just ruins summer 2010 and the whole year for me.  how disappointing. I thought it went well. I hope it doesn't happen cause I get really upset if I lose privilege in using the Internet (even though I can't stand this computer). Just like losing a good friend, I will get really upset as well, which last happens on 4/29/2010 for saying rude things to her, but I'm still her friend and nice to her. :) I hate my mom's boyfriend so much he has to move back to his home, not our family. I hate it when someone like him lives there, but has a different last name than the one who belongs in his/her own house. I prefer seeing my friends every single day, not that lousy  :censored: hole who punished me. Thanks the lord I don't has a girl/boycrap(friend) nor I never will have one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 10, 2010, 06:31:27 AM

Well, you have to still respect him even though you don't like him. You can't stop your mom from having a relationship with him. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 10, 2010, 10:30:35 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 10, 2010, 12:34:59 AM

Pretty big police chase in the area today, and I actually witnessed it a portion of it. The chase lasted an hour, starting in the city of Pittsburgh, leading into the East Hills neighborhood of the city, then via I-376 into Wilkinsburg, Penn Hills, Swissvale, and ended in Monroeville. KDKA reports several police agencies were involved, including Pittsburgh Police, PA State Police, Allegheny County Police, Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Penn Hills Police, Wilkinsburg Police, Swissvale Police, Churchill Police, Forest Hills Police, and Monroeville Police. The chase originated in the city, so Pittsburgh Police took jurisdiction over the investigation. KDKA obtained surveillance video and they counted 26 police cars behind the suspect at that point in time.

After crashing in a very busy Monroeville shopping center parking lot, the suspect hit several police cars, injuring 3 officers:  1 Allegheny County Sheriff's Deputy, and 2 Pittsburgh Police officers. The two city officers where hit and thrown into the air, sustaining severe injuries to their lower extremities. 

It's sad  someone would run from police and drive like that, putting literally the thousands of people he passed on the road at risk. Here's one of the videos via KDKA: [url]http://kdka.com/video/?id=73163@kdka.dayport.com[/url] ([url]http://kdka.com/video/?id=73163@kdka.dayport.com[/url])

People amaze me.  Luckily nobody was killed.  Anytime I hear about someone being hit by a car and THROWN into the air, I just can't even imagine living through that.  Hopefully those people fully recover.
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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 10, 2010, 11:21:47 AM

10 car crash in Fall River on Major highway.

Video (http://wbztv.com/video/?id=90183@wbz.dayport.com)


Story (http://www.heraldnews.com/features/x2018608725/Multiple-vehicle-accident-on-I-195-backs-up-traffic-for-miles)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 10, 2010, 03:17:09 PM

Quote from: Felix on June 10, 2010, 02:26:32 AM

I am going to lose privileges the next day thanks to that jerk that my mom is having a relationship with. That means I won't be using computer and play video games for a while :thumbdown:. What a jerk that guy is. He just act as a dad to me and I get to see almost every single day and I CAN'T STAND IT!!!  He just ruins summer 2010 and the whole year for me.  how disappointing. I thought it went well. I hope it doesn't happen cause I get really upset if I lose privilege in using the Internet (even though I can't stand this computer). Just like losing a good friend, I will get really upset as well, which last happens on 4/29/2010 for saying rude things to her, but I'm still her friend and nice to her. :) I hate my mom's boyfriend so much he has to move back to his home, not our family. I hate it when someone like him lives there, but has a different last name than the one who belongs in his/her own house. I prefer seeing my friends every single day, not that lousy  :censored: hole who punished me. Thanks the lord I don't has a girl/boycrap(friend) nor I never will have one.

Woah cool it there Felix. Be greatful that you have at least have friends to support you, I don't. Summer 2010 is already the worst summer for me, so don't think that you're the only one going through this crisis here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 10, 2010, 05:14:19 PM

Well, as promised, here are the end of the year announcements we did. I think you all can tell where I'm at :P
I was nervous like you would not believe, and was shaking while I was reading off my script. We have a lot of bugs and things to iron out for next year, and yes, I will be the "weatherman" in it.

End Of The Year Announcements June 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-nVu_b0Zvk#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 10, 2010, 05:26:53 PM

Ha, my studio owns yours... we have chromakey!

Me on WCAU NBC 10 - 5/25/10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CtPU5dksnw#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 10, 2010, 05:27:50 PM

I believe ours does too. Check out the segment "Lil Twizz" does, I think that involves it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 11, 2010, 08:17:15 AM

Well, you guys are lucky, because my high school nor my college has a television studio or program.  It upsets me greatly.  My college got rid of their radio/tv program 2 years before I got there :(.  It does not make sense though, because there is a TV station (PBS afilliate) located on campus.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 11, 2010, 11:02:11 AM

My high school didn't have any of these luxuries either.  I can list a ton of things most of you all have in your high schools that mine never featured and probably never will anytime soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 11, 2010, 12:56:31 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 10, 2010, 05:14:19 PM

Well, as promised, here are the end of the year announcements we did. I think you all can tell where I'm at :P
I was nervous like you would not believe, and was shaking while I was reading off my script. We have a lot of bugs and things to iron out for next year, and yes, I will be the "weatherman" in it.

End Of The Year Announcements June 2010 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-nVu_b0Zvk#[/url])

Do not wear that hoodie if you end up doing chroma key in your announcements! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 11, 2010, 02:43:34 PM

My former HS had a video journalism class but it was cancelled my junior year and we only put out a show every two weeks. The teachers were nut cases though. I wish we would have done video announcements, we had the ability, I don't know why they wouldn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 11, 2010, 05:23:08 PM

Isn't it kinda warm for hoodies anyway?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 11, 2010, 05:35:34 PM

I have several personal reasons for why I always wear a hoodie in public. Just a pet peeve.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 11, 2010, 05:48:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 11, 2010, 05:35:34 PM

I have several personal reasons for why I always wear a hoodie in public. Just a pet peeve.

uhh, okay...

I never wear hoodies. I'm one of few who still prefer coats when it's cold. I'm not one of those people who wears what others wear to look attractive, I wear what *I* want to wear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 11, 2010, 06:18:58 PM

I always wear a hoodie outside but I never noticed or cared that it was a fashion trend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 11, 2010, 06:21:14 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 11, 2010, 05:35:34 PM

I have several personal reasons for why I always wear a hoodie in public. Just a pet peeve.

Hehe...I was talking about it being a green hoodie. Don't wear it in front of a chroma-key screen. Five internets if anyone can figure out why. :P

I wear hoodies in 50° weather, but after around 60°, I just go for a T-shirt.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 11, 2010, 06:21:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 11, 2010, 06:18:58 PM

I always wear a hoodie outside but I never noticed or cared that it was a fashion trend.

It's not here. In fact, I seem to be the "defier" of trends if you will. As soon as I start following it, it fades :P
Some people wear hoodies, some don't. Not a trend either way in Haslett.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 11, 2010, 07:55:11 PM

I haven't gotten to the fad yet, but I might start wearing hoodies next year. I've already started wearing pants on a regular basis. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 12, 2010, 01:05:11 AM

I love wearing hoodies.  Nice and confortable.  Not too heavy and not too light.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 01:27:19 AM

I seem to start trends at my school. Last year I started wearing glasses with thick scientist-esque frames, and within a few months later a lot of other people started wearing them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 04:47:37 AM

I am so glad I made the switch to contacts back in 8th grade (early 2007). I hated wearing glasses for a number of reasons. Very few people at my school are wearing glasses (I'm not sure many are wearing contacts that I know of either, but I do have vision issues :P ). Glasses kept slipping down my face, there was the issue of constantly taking them off and putting them back on, and also dropping them. I also have exceptional use of peripheral vision, and glasses don't usually support that. I personally just don't like the look of glasses to be honest.

Charter has channels all over the place up here. TV Guide is on channel 4, Nick is on channel 23, TV Land on channel 56, and TWC on channel 95. Odd though, since the station ID says that TWC is on channel 26. Charter must have moved things around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 12, 2010, 10:53:38 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 12, 2010, 01:05:11 AM

I love wearing hoodies.  Nice and confortable.  Not too heavy and not too light.

I wear a hoodie no matter where I go, and no matter what the temp is. I've never noticed it was a fasion trend since I have never seen anyone else wear them here  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2010, 11:51:22 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 04:47:37 AM

I am so glad I made the switch to contacts back in 8th grade (early 2007). I hated wearing glasses for a number of reasons. Very few people at my school are wearing glasses (I'm not sure many are wearing contacts that I know of either, but I do have vision issues :P ). Glasses kept slipping down my face, there was the issue of constantly taking them off and putting them back on, and also dropping them. I also have exceptional use of peripheral vision, and glasses don't usually support that. I personally just don't like the look of glasses to be honest.

Charter has channels all over the place up here. TV Guide is on channel 4, Nick is on channel 23, TV Land on channel 56, and TWC on channel 95. Odd though, since the station ID says that TWC is on channel 26. Charter must have moved things around.

I have been wearing glasses since 2007. I only usually wear them out in public, not at home. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 12:11:02 PM

Not wearing contacts... I heard a lot of rumors of how they cause diseases, plus I can't stand putting something into my eye... it gives me that awkward feeling.

My friend told me he wore glasses that supposedly help improve your vision and it worked for him. I'll have to look at those.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2010, 12:28:09 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 12, 2010, 01:05:11 AM

I love wearing hoodies.  Nice and confortable.  Not too heavy and not too light.

Ditto, I always wear one when going to the mall or movies

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 12, 2010, 12:43:40 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 12:11:02 PM

Not wearing contacts... I heard a lot of rumors of how they cause diseases, plus I can't stand putting something into my eye... it gives me that awkward feeling.

My friend told me he wore glasses that supposedly help improve your vision and it worked for him. I'll have to look at those.

Not sure about those diseases, so they probably are just a rumor.  But I do know a lot of people who tried contacts, and couldn't stick with them because of that "awkward felling" you are talking about.

My dad and brother have just gotten used to them I suppose.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2010, 05:21:24 PM

Worked on some HTML today and came up with this (http://weatherfan95.xtreemhost.com/nws_national_2.html). :D

It seems when I overlay 7 layers onto an HTML file (more towards CSS), it locks the browser up for a sec (for me at least). :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 12, 2010, 06:01:58 PM

I'm happy to announce that I FINALLY bought a tuner! It's the Hauppauge 950Q, which I heard is pretty good. Haven't tried it yet...my dad is the best one to screw with the wiring, and he has to go to a fish fry (UUUGH...don't get me started about my thoughts on eating fish) tonight. Hopefully I can try recording some of my DVRed shows tonight; if not, I will definitely take a stab at it tomorrow. It'll be nice to have non-shaky video now. :P My goal is to reupload the videos of TV that I have on YouTube with...of course, better quality.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 06:45:05 PM

Well, connecting to Jonathan's story, something happened with either my tuner or my laptop today. The tuner window won't even open now, and I think one of the files might have been screwed up. I'm starting to give some mind to just buying a new laptop, with a much faster processor. I never bothered to look at processors when I had bought both my desktop and m laptop in the past, which may have been the underlying cause to some of the issues I have had.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2010, 06:49:17 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 06:45:05 PM

Well, connecting to Jonathan's story, something happened with either my tuner or my laptop today. The tuner window won't even open now, and I think one of the files might have been screwed up. I'm starting to give some mind to just buying a new laptop, with a much faster processor. I never bothered to look at processors when I had bought both my desktop and m laptop in the past, which may have been the underlying cause to some of the issues I have had.

Aaron, I don't know if you're talking about your Pinnacle, HP, or Hauppauge tuner, but if it's the Pinnacle, those can tend to be screwy at times, mine has foiled me, but a simple rewrite to the drivers helped it. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 06:52:52 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 12, 2010, 06:49:17 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 06:45:05 PM

Well, connecting to Jonathan's story, something happened with either my tuner or my laptop today. The tuner window won't even open now, and I think one of the files might have been screwed up. I'm starting to give some mind to just buying a new laptop, with a much faster processor. I never bothered to look at processors when I had bought both my desktop and m laptop in the past, which may have been the underlying cause to some of the issues I have had.

Aaron, I don't know if you're talking about your Pinnacle, HP, or Hauppauge tuner, but if it's the Pinnacle, those can tend to be screwy at times, mine has foiled me, but a simple rewrite to the drivers helped it. :hmm:

Oh no, I could not ask for a better TV tuner than the internal Pinnacle card I use in my desktop. Sorry, I should have been more specific. It's the Hauppauge one I use on my laptop. But the thing is, I strongly believe it's the laptop that is the issue.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 12, 2010, 07:09:39 PM

Have you tried reinstalling the OS? It worked for me when my laptop started having severe performance degradation. However That's not going to fix the problems it's having now (I had to send it to HP) xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 09:14:28 PM

Well the problem is, I have dropped it too many times and have used it well beyond its capabilities far too much. When I was in the market for my desktop, and the same with my laptop, the one thing I didn't care about was the processor. I now regret that. From what I have seen, AMD Athlon processors are horrible.

I bought my laptop on my 16th birthday, so the HP 1 year warranty expired on Thursday. I knew I was smart in buying a 2 year warranty through Staples.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 09:36:17 PM

My desktop, which has an Athlon processor, works fine for the most part with my tuner, especially seeing how it's five years old and only a solo processor. When this one dies I'll probably look at one that's more suited for professional video use since I'd probably need one for my future plans.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 12, 2010, 09:41:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 09:36:17 PM

My desktop, which has an Athlon processor, works fine for the most part with my tuner, especially seeing how it's five years old and only a solo processor. When this one dies I'll probably look at one that's more suited for professional video use since I'd probably need one for my future plans.

Well from what you've told me, you don't record TWC much at all anymore, and probably don't have your tuner open that often. You also have to realize how I am with my computers. I absolutely hate missing anything (meaning, songs I like when I'm in a new location, or an error). So thus, I'm not able to give my laptop too many breaks or much of one when I'm in a hotel. I like to multi-task with everything... computers included. Sometimes when I've got my tuner open, I'll have AIM open chatting, or I'll be using the internet while listening to a video, etc. You get the picture.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 10:00:36 PM

If you plan to buy a computer that's good for what you plan to do, be prepared to spend a LOT of money.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 13, 2010, 12:16:14 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 12, 2010, 05:21:24 PM

Worked on some HTML today and came up with this ([url]http://weatherfan95.xtreemhost.com/nws_national_2.html[/url]). :D

It seems when I overlay 7 layers onto an HTML file (more towards CSS), it locks the browser up for a sec (for me at least). :thinking:

Seven 3400x1600 images layered over top of each other in any browser causes a huge spike in memory usage to store it all. The spike in memory causes more CPU cycles to be used, thus the slower the browser will get until you close that tab.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 13, 2010, 06:04:10 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2010, 12:11:02 PM

Not wearing contacts... I heard a lot of rumors of how they cause diseases, plus I can't stand putting something into my eye... it gives me that awkward feeling.

My friend told me he wore glasses that supposedly help improve your vision and it worked for him. I'll have to look at those.

That is completely false. Take them out and clean them and you will never have any problems. I have long term ones and can leave them in for weeks. Glasses that can improve your vision sound bogus to me. Laser surgery is the best way to go. I hope to have it done very soon. Ill be getting my eyes checked out for it in a few weeks. Only problem I have had with my eye occurred when a piece of debris got in my eye and I got a corneal ulcer( not contact related) . <- Most painful thing you will ever experience

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 13, 2010, 08:11:48 PM

I've worn glasses since 7th grade as I never could put things in my eyes.  Just eye drops alone were a pain to me, so I'm happy with my choice.  Martin, I don't want to even know how bad a corneal ulcer can be. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 12:43:46 AM

Sorry that I haven't been around a lot over the past few days guys. I have a had practice graduations, piano recitals and Harborfest (big local festival) thats been keeping me busy. Ill try to catch up on everything :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 14, 2010, 10:31:32 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 12:43:46 AM

Sorry that I haven't been around a lot over the past few days guys. I have a had practice graduations, piano recitals and Harborfest (big local festival) thats been keeping me busy. Ill try to catch up on everything :)

How exciting!  When do you graduate?
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I am without a car for a while.  My transmission is basically shot, and my car is sitting at a random gas station 2 1/2 hours from my house.  My parents are headed up there today to get it with a dolly, and hopefully we can find out exactly what's wrong and (hopefully) get it fixed.

 Aside from my car problems, I rode my first rollercoaster(s) this weekend at SixFlags.  WHAT A RUSH! I loved it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 14, 2010, 11:38:00 AM

My family should hopefully be getting the FiOS data plan sometime this week!! :thrilled: Can't get the TV yet until our 2-year contract with DirecTV expires (when we got our HD service). <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 14, 2010, 01:07:03 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 14, 2010, 11:38:00 AM

My family should hopefully be getting the FiOS data plan sometime this week!! :thrilled: Can't get the TV yet until our 2-year contract with DirecTV expires (when we got our HD service). <_<

Your parent's should be able to cancel the remainder of the contract? to get fios

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2010, 01:18:07 PM

School is officially over! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 14, 2010, 01:45:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2010, 01:18:07 PM

School is officially over! :D

Took awhile...just kidding, you all start late and end late. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 01:47:40 PM

3 more days :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 14, 2010, 01:59:47 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on June 14, 2010, 01:07:03 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 14, 2010, 11:38:00 AM

My family should hopefully be getting the FiOS data plan sometime this week!! :thrilled: Can't get the TV yet until our 2-year contract with DirecTV expires (when we got our HD service). <_<

Your parent's should be able to cancel the remainder of the contract? to get fios

Not without them charging us. :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 02:00:55 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 14, 2010, 10:31:32 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 12:43:46 AM

Sorry that I haven't been around a lot over the past few days guys. I have a had practice graduations, piano recitals and Harborfest (big local festival) thats been keeping me busy. Ill try to catch up on everything :)

How exciting!  When do you graduate?
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I am without a car for a while.  My transmission is basically shot, and my car is sitting at a random gas station 2 1/2 hours from my house.  My parents are headed up there today to get it with a dolly, and hopefully we can find out exactly what's wrong and (hopefully) get it fixed.

Tomorrow :) Ugh that sucks about your car! :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 14, 2010, 03:03:09 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2010, 01:18:07 PM

School is officially over! :D

I've been done since May 7^th. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 14, 2010, 03:31:39 PM

Let me be the first to say welcome to the 800's! :D

Also, there was a pretty nice cumulonimbus cloud to the SE today. Preeeetttyyyyy :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 14, 2010, 03:37:24 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 14, 2010, 03:31:39 PM

Let me be the first to say welcome to the 800's! :D

This thread is the most active in the entire forum, so it's the only one to reach the 800's so far. :yes:

As a heads-up for everyone, I won't be here next week as I'll be moving on Sunday to Blacksburg and will be setting everything up over the next several days.  You can only imagine how much paperwork I've gone through the last week. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 06:13:44 PM

Are your parents moving with you or are you going to be on your own again?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 06:25:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 06:13:44 PM

Are your parents moving with you or are you going to be on your own again?

He's just going to be on his own again. Seeing as how he will probably be too busy to even hear himself think, it shouldn't be a problem for him :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 14, 2010, 06:32:07 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on June 12, 2010, 06:01:58 PM

I'm happy to announce that I FINALLY bought a tuner! It's the Hauppauge 950Q, which I heard is pretty good. Haven't tried it yet...my dad is the best one to screw with the wiring, and he has to go to a fish fry (UUUGH...don't get me started about my thoughts on eating fish) tonight. Hopefully I can try recording some of my DVRed shows tonight; if not, I will definitely take a stab at it tomorrow. It'll be nice to have non-shaky video now. :P My goal is to reupload the videos of TV that I have on YouTube with...of course, better quality.

That's what I have. It's great! If you need any help, feel free to ask!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 06:36:59 PM

Anyone here good with processors? I'm going to be going out to the Staples location in Howell at some point, but the more advice or help, the better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 14, 2010, 07:06:32 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 06:36:59 PM

Anyone here good with processors? I'm going to be going out to the Staples location in Howell at some point, but the more advice or help, the better.

Intel Quad Core all the way ;) Or i5/7... depends on how much money you want to fork out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 07:11:55 PM

I am picking up a Macbook Pro soon for college. Definitely go with an i7. It will be worth it in the long run.

Btw for folks who are just recording clips from a DVR, just pick up a video recorder for about 30bucks. No sense in getting a tuner if you don't need it ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 07:16:37 PM

Oh believe me, I want an i7. Problem is, I can only find one computer with it. Period. A $2,000 computer at Staples... which I do not have the money for. I found a decent computer for the same price I bought my current laptop, with an i5... would that work for what I do with it? I'm curious as to why the computer is that much cheaper. Other thing is too... isn't this the first year that Intel's "i series" has been out? I've always been told it's not a good idea to buy technology that is in its first year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 07:20:35 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 07:16:37 PM

Oh believe me, I want an i7. Problem is, I can only find one computer with it. Period. A $2,000 computer at Staples... which I do not have the money for. I found a decent computer for the same price I bought my current laptop, with an i5... would that work for what I do with it? I'm curious as to why the computer is that much cheaper. Other thing is too... isn't this the first year that Intel's "i series" has been out? I've always been told it's not a good idea to buy technology that is in its first year.

Quite a few laptops at Bestbuy with i7 under 1500

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 07:29:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 07:20:35 PM

Quite a few laptops at Bestbuy with i7 under 1500

There's the same laptop I saw at Staples, HP Envy, for about $300 less. Still a lot of money. I may have to stick with HP if they are going to give me a ticket for a new computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 14, 2010, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 06:13:44 PM

Are your parents moving with you or are you going to be on your own again?

I will be on my own again, but my family won't be too far away.  I have an aunt and uncle living in Blacksburg right now, so they'll help me get acquainted with my new surroundings.  Also, I'm only going to move four hours away from where I am now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 08:38:11 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 07:29:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 07:20:35 PM

Quite a few laptops at Bestbuy with i7 under 1500

There's the same laptop I saw at Staples, HP Envy, for about $300 less. Still a lot of money. I may have to stick with HP if they are going to give me a ticket for a new computer.

Yea those lemon policies are great if they let you get a new computer. One of the best things about those deals

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 09:19:44 PM

With special thanks to Patrick, I finally have a better understanding of my laptop. First, let me explain that Windows has a rating system from 0 to 7.9 that rates things like hardware and graphics in terms of performance. Here are my ratings:

Processor: 4.9
Memory (RAM): 5.9
Graphics: 3.9
Gaming graphics: 3.8
Primary hard disk: 5.5

Graphics   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
  Display adapter type ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
  Total available graphics memory 1918 MB
        Dedicated graphics memory 256 MB
        Dedicated system memory 0 MB
        Shared system memory 1662 MB
  Display adapter driver version 8.533.0.0
  Primary monitor resolution 1440x900
  DirectX version DirectX 10
 
There in lies the problem. Graphics rating is horrible, especially for what I demand out of my computers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 09:29:34 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 09:19:44 PM

There in lies the problem. Graphics rating is horrible, especially for what I demand out of my computers.

If you play games then yes that is the problem. The CPU is the most taxed part of your PC for encoding and video processing. However I picked up a 280 buck old tower from Circuit City several years ago and its done just fine recording and processing HD video from a tuner. Your problem is choosing to do many other tasks while recording. In fact your biggest bottleneck most likely is your hard drive. Your computer has to constantly write recordings while reading and writing other information. You probably didn't get a 7200rpm HDD in your current laptops. Make sure you get one of those or an SSD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 10:01:24 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 09:29:34 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 09:19:44 PM

There in lies the problem. Graphics rating is horrible, especially for what I demand out of my computers.

If you play games then yes that is the problem. The CPU is the most taxed part of your PC for encoding and video processing. However I picked up a 280 buck old tower from Circuit City several years ago and its done just fine recording and processing HD video from a tuner. Your problem is choosing to do many other tasks while recording. In fact your biggest bottleneck most likely is your hard drive. Your computer has to constantly write recordings while reading and writing other information. You probably didn't get a 7200rpm HDD in your current laptops. Make sure you get one of those or an SSD.

You know too much :P
Yes, I multitask with my computers. With my laptop, I usually have to minimize the tuner window while recording, and close out of everything else. My desktop is great with multitasking. It's too bad they don't post hard drive speeds on the pages for each computer online. That would be helpful. Thanks for the info on computers Martin, you've cleared up quite a lot :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 14, 2010, 10:12:36 PM

Aaron, with a Pinnacle tuner, you should be able to exit the program while you program your tuner. :unsure: (no pun intended)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 10:23:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 14, 2010, 10:12:36 PM

Aaron, with a Pinnacle tuner, you should be able to exit the program while you program your tuner. :unsure: (no pun intended)

Zach, the Pinnacle tuner is on my desktop. The Hauppauge tuner is on my laptop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 10:35:34 PM

I can't do anything with both my computers when recording. Whenever I try to surf the internet and record at the same time, the video skips and ends up way out of sync with the audio. It doesn't bother me though, since I usually only record individual LFs and not tire out my computer by continuously recording TWC like others do. Too much work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2010, 10:55:10 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 10:35:34 PM

I can't do anything with both my computers when recording. Whenever I try to surf the internet and record at the same time, the video skips and ends up way out of sync with the audio. It doesn't bother me though, since I usually only record individual LFs and not tire out my computer by continuously recording TWC like others do. Too much work.

Yea I dont record on any computer I use for other task. Easiest to set up a cheap computer to the side to record but thats just me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 11:00:51 PM

Has anyone with Hotmail been getting a lot of spam lately? I get them almost weekly and although most of it gets placed in my junk folder, it's still kinda annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 14, 2010, 11:04:53 PM

So, sometime in the past week or so, I was bitten by a tick, and now I have a nice large red mark on my leg, and I have to take some antibiotics for Lyme Disease. Apparently this particular antibiotic makes patients very prone to severe sunburn, which is not good for one who works outside, like myself. I need to get the prescription changed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 14, 2010, 11:09:23 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 14, 2010, 11:00:51 PM

Has anyone with Hotmail been getting a lot of spam lately? I get them almost weekly and although most of it gets placed in my junk folder, it's still kinda annoying.

Hotmail gave me all kinds of trouble several years ago with spam and even losing some of my email.  I'm so glad that I switched to Gmail.  You may want to check and see if your email address is readily out there online as that's one easy way to get spam.

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 14, 2010, 11:04:53 PM

So, sometime in the past week or so, I was bitten by a tick, and now I have a nice large red mark on my leg, and I have to take some antibiotics for Lyme Disease. Apparently this particular antibiotic makes patients very prone to severe sunburn, which is not good for one who works outside, like myself. I need to get the prescription changed.

Ouch, Billy.  I hope you can get that healed with a different prescription.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 15, 2010, 12:08:49 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 14, 2010, 07:29:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 07:20:35 PM

Quite a few laptops at Bestbuy with i7 under 1500

There's the same laptop I saw at Staples, HP Envy, for about $300 less. Still a lot of money. I may have to stick with HP if they are going to give me a ticket for a new computer.

Try going to Digilink Computers in Okemos... they have always been helpful for me :yes: They even gave me a free keyboard since the one I had (Didnt even buy from them...) broke. But they are all caught up in that buisness. If not that, just go to Best Buy or OfficeMax.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 15, 2010, 07:53:01 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 02:00:55 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 14, 2010, 10:31:32 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 14, 2010, 12:43:46 AM

Sorry that I haven't been around a lot over the past few days guys. I have a had practice graduations, piano recitals and Harborfest (big local festival) thats been keeping me busy. Ill try to catch up on everything :)

How exciting!  When do you graduate?
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I am without a car for a while.  My transmission is basically shot, and my car is sitting at a random gas station 2 1/2 hours from my house.  My parents are headed up there today to get it with a dolly, and hopefully we can find out exactly what's wrong and (hopefully) get it fixed.

Tomorrow :) Ugh that sucks about your car! :(

Hmm, that seems odd that you would graduate on a Tuesday.  But congrats, Martin!  As some of us mentioned a little while back.. it's one of the best feelings to be done, and it's very surreal.  Have fun!

And yes, it does suck about my car, my baby :( haha.  Luckily it can get fixed for a price that I am confortable paying.  If it was too much, I would have payed the car off and junk it, and then get a new one.  I am glad I am not having to do that, because that would be my 3rd car in just as many years :P.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 15, 2010, 08:48:53 AM

In my prior experience, a laptop is going to be more taxed than a desktop when dealing with video.  Donno how much that's changed with new processors and new technology.  I built a dedicated recording box for ~$550 and it runs swimmingly (2.5Ghz dual-core Intel, 2GB ram, 1TB hard drive, Hauppauge 2250 dual tuner card, Win7 Home) - can record two HD feeds + watch a third without breaking a sweat.  Might be worth looking into a dedicated machine at that cost.  Once digital CableCard solutions come out for the PC it will probably become my all-in-one digital box.  Plus you get Windows 7 Media Center which is the best thing to come out of Redmond in a very long time.

You could probably do it cheaper with parts-on-hand/not as fancy tuner card.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 15, 2010, 09:30:10 AM

In my case for tuner cards, it's the opposite. My laptops can handle HD video feeds, yet whenever I tune to an HD OTA station on my desktop, the computer becomes unstable haha. The video memory on my desktop is only 128 MB, so yeah. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 15, 2010, 10:39:45 AM

Well I have about had it with my laptop. I rode my bike for an hour over here to record the :18 LF on WUWA... and because of my laptop, the skipping- along with the video and audio scrambling- were so bad, I had to scrap the recording. And I had nothing else going on. I am about to turn in my laptop to warranty. As far as I'm concerned, it's just scrap metal to me now until I ship it off.

Speaking of that, Comcast has finally converted some of their channels over to the digital format over here... including channels 35-40 and 44. This includes The Weather Channel. Not too convenient for me.

Apparently, wikipedia is "not a collection of links". One of the users added "&feature=channel" back into one of the video links for an XL in the database (which I edited out to make the links uniform), and told me that wikipedia is not "a collection of links" on my talk page.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2010, 02:42:44 PM

Well... I'm back from hiatus... amazing that I missed so much. Last week my laptop's AC Adaptor broke down so I immediately ordered another, so I ended up a week without my precious laptop. I had my PC but it runs so slow on websites, and I also had my iPod, whom I never pay attention to. :P So, I don't want to make this long, I'm just gonna run down some topics you guys talked about that interested me.

1. I will agree with Martin and everyone else.. contacts do not have diseases. I do have a reason why I am against contacts... you lose them easily. Surgery is the best decision, and I'm glad I made that decision almost a year ago.

2. I've been done with school since last Thursday. Math was the last final I had to do, and I did pretty good. I'm still waiting for my grades. I hope they're posted by tonight.

3. You're already leaving, Patrick??? ohhh man Imma miss ya!

Oh, btw... I'm working on a pokemon hack this summer. Since I got lappy back, I can work on it now. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 15, 2010, 03:05:39 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 15, 2010, 02:42:44 PM

Oh, btw... I'm working on a pokemon hack this summer. Since I got lappy back, I can work on it now. ^_^

Do you mind telling me what it is you want to do? :thrilled: lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2010, 03:37:55 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 15, 2010, 03:05:39 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 15, 2010, 02:42:44 PM

Oh, btw... I'm working on a pokemon hack this summer. Since I got lappy back, I can work on it now. ^_^

Do you mind telling me what it is you want to do? :thrilled: lol

Informacion iz in meh blog (http://meganium90.wordpress.com/). :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 15, 2010, 03:56:08 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 15, 2010, 10:39:45 AM

Apparently, wikipedia is "not a collection of links". One of the users added "&feature=channel" back into one of the video links for an XL in the database (which I edited out to make the links uniform), and told me that wikipedia is not "a collection of links" on my talk page.

All of those links are bad in terms of bandwidth - that's probably why they don't want too many of them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 16, 2010, 02:17:43 PM

So I just got back from tennis over there at Eastern High School (which is actually adjacent to Sparrow Hospital). I've got a long way to go, despite some experience from last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 16, 2010, 04:38:40 PM

Whoo! The 99th Graduating Class of Maury High in Norfolk has graduated :D Yesterday was awesome.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 16, 2010, 05:22:58 PM

Finals=done :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2010, 06:14:47 PM

My finals are over as well but I think I did really bad on the Algebra final. I forgot 2 important formulas and couldn't finish the exam in time, I had almost 10-15 questions left blank.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 16, 2010, 07:01:35 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 16, 2010, 04:38:40 PM

Whoo! The 99th Graduating Class of Maury High in Norfolk has graduated :D Yesterday was awesome.

Congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 16, 2010, 09:52:35 PM

Tanker Fire in San Diego

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Tanker-Fire-in-the-Ocean-Crest-Area-Causes/8cKb8XU7MUSTy7Cp6gDchQ.cspx (http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Tanker-Fire-in-the-Ocean-Crest-Area-Causes/8cKb8XU7MUSTy7Cp6gDchQ.cspx)

and for those watching TWC you will be seeing this as "Breaking News"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 16, 2010, 10:28:17 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on June 16, 2010, 09:52:35 PM

Tanker Fire in San Diego

[url]http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Tanker-Fire-in-the-Ocean-Crest-Area-Causes/8cKb8XU7MUSTy7Cp6gDchQ.cspx[/url] ([url]http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/Tanker-Fire-in-the-Ocean-Crest-Area-Causes/8cKb8XU7MUSTy7Cp6gDchQ.cspx[/url])

and for those watching TWC you will be seeing this as "Breaking News"

I see no need of watching it on TWC.. I'm actually watching it on a local affiliate! It's much better!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 17, 2010, 09:47:12 AM

I think I may need to stop watching TWC when I fall back asleep after taking my medicine. I put it on as a source for sound. What do I dream about? The icons on my DirecTV LF animating (slowly, though) and I woke up to Trammell. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 17, 2010, 02:50:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 17, 2010, 09:47:12 AM

I think I may need to stop watching TWC when I fall back asleep after taking my medicine. I put it on as a source for sound. What do I dream about? The icons on my DirecTV LF animating (slowly, though) and I woke up to Trammell. :rofl:

Good timing to wake up :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2010, 06:40:17 PM

So Comcast has given me the run around with this whole digital conversion concept. We went right through it in Lansing back in December, no problem. But from what I have seen, my dad got no notices of the conversion, and I only saw the warning message on channel 37, not 40 (TWC). In Lansing, we were able to get two digital cable boxes, in addition to two digital transport adapters, free of charge. We also swapped out a digital cable box for an HD box, again free of charge. My dad and I walked into the Comcast office between Lansing and the E.L. this afternoon, and were told we could only have two digital transport adapters, and a digital cable box would cost $7.95 more per month. These boxes only go up to channel 65, and there are a couple good channels (including CBC, Canada's better version of "NBC", if you will) above that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2010, 06:48:35 PM

One of my teachers who lives down at Atco, NJ told me her area is in the process of going digital, so I won't be surprised if it happens here in the coming weeks. The transition has already been completed in southeast PA last November.

Speaking of cable, I noticed in the past month or so that these thick cables that are orange and black in color are being placed underground along the outside of my subdivision. Are these fiber-optic cables?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2010, 07:07:48 PM

It seems as though every time I call about some sort of an issue, I'm told that Comcast is receiving "higher than normal call volume". The automated service said that I would be on hold for more than 10 minutes. Shouldn't Comcast take a hint from this?

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2010, 06:48:35 PM

Speaking of cable, I noticed in the past month or so that these thick cables that are orange and black in color are being placed underground along the outside of my subdivision. Are these fiber-optic cables?

I would assume so, but I'm not really sure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 17, 2010, 07:17:30 PM

Comcast in Pittsburgh has went completely digital. Now, if you just have a cable hookup and no converter or STB, the only channels you can get are local ones (2-CSPAN, 5-WPCB, 6-KDKA, 7-WPGH, 8-WTAE, 9-WQED, 10-WPMY, 12-WPXI, 15-WPCW, 98-Ed/Gov't). Thats TEN channels. You can't even get TWC (16) without a converter box anymore.

Prior to the coversion, Comcast customers in Pittsburgh could get channels 2-99 without a box.

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2010, 06:48:35 PM

Speaking of cable, I noticed in the past month or so that these thick cables that are orange and black in color are being placed underground along the outside of my subdivision. Are these fiber-optic cables?

Seen any Verizon trucks in the area recently? Could be Verizon wiring for FiOS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 17, 2010, 07:30:41 PM

If you're lucky enough, TWC and or Weatherscan (if you have it) could be ClearQAM channels. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Tyler on June 17, 2010, 07:17:30 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 17, 2010, 06:48:35 PM

Speaking of cable, I noticed in the past month or so that these thick cables that are orange and black in color are being placed underground along the outside of my subdivision. Are these fiber-optic cables?

Seen any Verizon trucks in the area recently? Could be Verizon wiring for FiOS.

Down here in FiOS preparation areas with orange conduit, there are signs placed into the ground at both ends of the streets of who's contracting the installation and will more than likely say Verizon somewhere on them. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2010, 07:42:10 PM

Quote from: Tyler on June 17, 2010, 07:17:30 PM

Seen any Verizon trucks in the area recently? Could be Verizon wiring for FiOS.

The trucks don't have a Verizon logo on them, but before installation they had orange markings on the grass with little orange Verizon flags on the ground.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 17, 2010, 07:56:28 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2010, 06:40:17 PM

In Lansing, we were able to get two digital cable boxes, in addition to two digital transport adapters, free of charge. We also swapped out a digital cable box for an HD box, again free of charge. My dad and I walked into the Comcast office between Lansing and the E.L. this afternoon, and were told we could only have two digital transport adapters, and a digital cable box would cost $7.95 more per month.

You seem to be close enough to me that these figures should be the same, so here goes.

You should only be getting 1 SD box + 2 DTAs free from Comcast.  Additional boxes are $7.95, DTAs $1.95.  HD is $7.95 one-box fee.  So in your situation you should be charged $7.95 total for 1 free SD box + 1 HD box + 2 DTAs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2010, 08:19:47 PM

Well all I can say is we got lucky somehow. Apparently what the woman behind the counter at the Comcast office had told me is wrong... the DTA can tune to channel 99 (CBC).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2010, 09:08:31 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 17, 2010, 08:19:47 PM

Well all I can say is we got lucky somehow. Apparently what the woman behind the counter at the Comcast office had told me is wrong... the DTA can tune to channel 99 (CBC).

Yeah, I get plenty of channels beyond channel 65 with the DTAs at my dad's house. Still wish we had Weatherscan on it. It's still on analog channel 120 (likely serving as a test channel) along with the ~25 local channels.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 18, 2010, 03:12:42 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 16, 2010, 07:01:35 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 16, 2010, 04:38:40 PM

Whoo! The 99th Graduating Class of Maury High in Norfolk has graduated :D Yesterday was awesome.

Congrats!

Thanks! :)

Quote from: Mike M on June 16, 2010, 05:22:58 PM

Finals=done :D

Congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 18, 2010, 08:29:28 AM

Ugh I'm never buying another laptop from HP again, I had to send it in for the 2nd time and it isn't even 2 years old. The first time The sound, CD Drive, safety functions, and it wouldn't boot half the time freezing at where it fades into the loading thingy. This time it's graphics card failure, then the whole motherboard fails. Glad I got that 3 year warranty.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2010, 08:31:53 AM

I'm on the fence about where I stand with HP. I'm honestly starting to believe that it was my own carelessness and the fact that I did not know much about computers that caused many of my problems the past few months.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 18, 2010, 08:39:58 AM

I hate HP Support, too. I had to call 4 times to get them to send out a box because apparently graphics cards failing and the motherboard crapping itself is a software problem.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2010, 08:41:08 AM

I haven't had much problems with my HP, but I regret getting a Compaq. They're terribly slow and don't last that long. The first Compaq I had, I had to replace the optical drive. Then the motherboard went on the fritz. On this one, the PS/2 mouse port and the rear audio out port are bad. Of course, I didn't know as much about computers when I bought this back in 2005. I'm going for a Dell next time :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 18, 2010, 08:43:25 AM

Someone I know had a Compaq the HD went out the first time, then the motherboard went out. They wound up replacing the whole PC. I haven't had problems with HP except with this laptop, I even have an old HP desktop that still works. :O I must have bought a cursed laptop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2010, 08:44:14 AM

I don't know that I care for Dell computers. What really sold me with the laptop that I bought was the touch screen control panel. It is so neat to only have to touch a spot above my keyboard and turn down the audio right then and there. Only HP computers have that from what I have seen, and I haven't seen it on Dell.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 18, 2010, 08:54:38 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 18, 2010, 08:41:08 AM

I haven't had much problems with my HP, but I regret getting a Compaq. They're terribly slow and don't last that long. The first Compaq I had, I had to replace the optical drive. Then the motherboard went on the fritz. On this one, the PS/2 mouse port and the rear audio out port are bad. Of course, I didn't know as much about computers when I bought this back in 2005. I'm going for a Dell next time :)

Remember this: Compaq and HP are owned by the same company. Compaq computers/notebooks are low end, HPs are higher end.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 18, 2010, 10:53:26 AM

My experience with computer brands:
Dell: Excellent
Sony: Excellent
HP: Good
Acer: Bad
Asus: Bad

I use a Compaq for one of my servers. You get what you pay for and for 270 bucks I am happy with it. Compaq FTW in 1999!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2010, 11:00:31 AM

So far I only love my eMachines desktop. The performance could be a little higher, but it doesn't heat up too much. My Vista laptop is a Compaq. That thing heats up easily. :thumbdown: And for the HP laptop I got with Windows 7 last Christmas, it runs awesome with performance but like the Compaq laptop, can heat up easily.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 18, 2010, 11:01:56 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2010, 10:53:26 AM

I use a Compaq for one of my servers. You get what you pay for and for 270 bucks I am happy with it. Compaq FTW in 1999!!

I agree.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 18, 2010, 11:06:35 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2010, 10:53:26 AM

My experience with computer brands:
Dell: Excellent
Sony: Excellent
HP: Good
Acer: Bad
Asus: Bad

I use a Compaq for one of my servers. You get what you pay for and for 270 bucks I am happy with it. Compaq FTW in 1999!!

Acer is really good for me with no problems since i purchased it in mid march, especially with 6GB of 116GB used.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 18, 2010, 12:12:41 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2010, 08:44:14 AM

I don't know that I care for Dell computers. What really sold me with the laptop that I bought was the touch screen control panel. It is so neat to only have to touch a spot above my keyboard and turn down the audio right then and there. Only HP computers have that from what I have seen, and I haven't seen it on Dell.

I have. My friend has a laptop from Dell that does the exact same thing. Pretty cool...but it's just candy to hide the :censored: computers Dell makes. And IMO, HP is only good with printers. And they're not WONDERFUL in that aspect, either. When I get the money, I'm buying the (at least 15") MacBook Pro.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 18, 2010, 12:27:37 PM

I don't really like Macs that much anymore. I only have an eMac for work related purposes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 18, 2010, 01:58:45 PM

I've had my Toshiba laptop since I bought it last March, I never had problems technically (except for the virus problem back in Sept.), and when my AC Adapter broke, the representatives were very nice (by phone) in showing me which adapter was compatible with my laptop.

I heard HPs and DELLs are bad, and I was told to stay away from them. I'm thinking of buying another laptop soon, so I'm still sticking with Toshiba.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 18, 2010, 03:28:14 PM

Today is my last day online before the move, so I want to wish you all a great weekend and start of the summer season!  Please wish me luck over the next few days.  I hope to be back at the end of next week when I'm mostly settled.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 18, 2010, 03:52:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 18, 2010, 03:28:14 PM

Today is my last day online before the move, so I want to wish you all a great weekend and start of the summer season!  Please wish me luck over the next few days.  I hope to be back at the end of next week when I'm mostly settled.

*sniff sniff*  :cry3:

Imma miss ya, Patrick! Best of luck on your move!!  :) *hug*

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 18, 2010, 03:53:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 18, 2010, 03:28:14 PM

Today is my last day online before the move, so I want to wish you all a great weekend and start of the summer season!  Please wish me luck over the next few days.  I hope to be back at the end of next week when I'm mostly settled.

Well I certainly hope the move is easy and goes well for you. Just keep in mind while you are carrying boxes, or waiting for that Comcast guy to come, that you got a job! :P :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 18, 2010, 04:01:13 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 18, 2010, 03:28:14 PM

Today is my last day online before the move, so I want to wish you all a great weekend and start of the summer season!  Please wish me luck over the next few days.  I hope to be back at the end of next week when I'm mostly settled.

Good luck Patrick! hopefully it's a smooth move.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2010, 04:18:37 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 18, 2010, 03:28:14 PM

Today is my last day online before the move, so I want to wish you all a great weekend and start of the summer season!  Please wish me luck over the next few days.  I hope to be back at the end of next week when I'm mostly settled.

Good luck Patrick! Hope your move goes out well

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 18, 2010, 07:27:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 18, 2010, 03:28:14 PM

Today is my last day online before the move, so I want to wish you all a great weekend and start of the summer season!  Please wish me luck over the next few days.  I hope to be back at the end of next week when I'm mostly settled.

Good luck Patrick! I am so excited about your new job!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 18, 2010, 08:10:35 PM

I'm taking my little sister to the movie theatre to see Toy Story 3 tonight. To be honest, I am much more excited than she is, because I grew up watching the series. I still have both movies when they first came out on VHS. I'll let y'all know how it went when I come back. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 18, 2010, 08:53:21 PM

Never thought I would end up getting one but I ordered a Macbook Pro today. Looking forward to getting it :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2010, 09:00:45 PM

All you guys with Macs make me jealous. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2010, 11:06:33 PM

Geez Martin, you're rich. $3,800? :blink: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 18, 2010, 11:07:45 PM

O_o

I don't think I could ever bring myself to buy a $3,000+ computer or laptop, even if it was a Mac.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 18, 2010, 11:11:34 PM

Woah, Martin. Great minds think alike! When I get my next paycheck I'm selling my current laptop to my brother and ordering the 15" i7.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 18, 2010, 11:19:54 PM

Congrats, Martin! Glad you bought a Mac :D

All day, I've been working on this...see attached file.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2010, 11:57:29 PM

Hey Stephen! Good to see you back, was wondering what happened to ya. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 18, 2010, 11:58:41 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Welcome back Stephen we all missed you!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 12:00:17 AM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on June 18, 2010, 11:58:41 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Welcome back Stephen we all missed you!

Speak for yourself.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2010, 12:03:12 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 12:00:17 AM

Speak for yourself.  :bleh:

Thanks. I feel welcome. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 12:11:17 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

HOLY BAJESUS!! Welcome back Stephen!  We missed ya :) I was about to send flowers :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 01:21:51 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 18, 2010, 11:06:33 PM

Geez Martin, you're rich. $3,800? :blink: :P

Well I should hopefully be reimbursed by my college fund.

Quote from: Jonathan on June 18, 2010, 11:19:54 PM

Congrats, Martin! Glad you bought a Mac :D

Considering my feelings on Apple I never thought it would happen! Ha

Quote from: Tyler on June 18, 2010, 11:11:34 PM

Woah, Martin. Great minds think alike! When I get my next paycheck I'm selling my current laptop to my brother and ordering the 15" i7.

Good choice! I would def get the Matte screen. I did a lot of research and comparing in the store with it. Def worth it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 01:23:05 AM

Did you get a student discount?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 19, 2010, 01:24:30 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2010, 08:53:21 PM

Never thought I would end up getting one but I ordered a Macbook Pro today. Looking forward to getting it :)

Lucky, lucky lucky. :D I would absolutely LOVE a MacBook but I'm just too poor. :P Congrats on the purchase!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 01:26:24 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 01:23:05 AM

Did you get a student discount?

Yep. Anyone can get it really. I didn't realize they just made you enter your zip and select a college. Also got the iPod touch for 100 bucks with a rebate later. You can get one for free if you want the 2nd generation.

Quote from: Stephen on June 19, 2010, 01:24:30 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 18, 2010, 08:53:21 PM

Never thought I would end up getting one but I ordered a Macbook Pro today. Looking forward to getting it :)

Lucky, lucky lucky. :D I would absolutely LOVE a MacBook but I'm just too poor. :P Congrats on the purchase!

Thanks :) Ill post details and my thoughts when I get it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 01:28:48 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 19, 2010, 01:26:24 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 01:23:05 AM

Did you get a student discount?

Yep. Anyone can get it really. I didn't realize they just made you enter your zip and select a college. Also got the iPod touch for 100 bucks with a rebate later. You can get one for free if you want the 2nd generation.

Yup that's exactly what I plan on doing. Hey, since they're so overly-priced, I'd like to save as much money as possible.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 01:33:28 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 01:28:48 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 19, 2010, 01:26:24 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 19, 2010, 01:23:05 AM

Did you get a student discount?

Yep. Anyone can get it really. I didn't realize they just made you enter your zip and select a college. Also got the iPod touch for 100 bucks with a rebate later. You can get one for free if you want the 2nd generation.

Yup that's exactly what I plan on doing. Hey, since they're so overly-priced, I'd like to save as much money as possible.  :bleh:

Macs are outrageous. However i need a really strong and portable computer that will get banged up everywhere I go. Normally I would stay away but Apple does make a damn good laptop form. Shame they charge highway robbery for it :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 19, 2010, 01:57:25 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Hi Stephen, welcome back! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 19, 2010, 11:32:34 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 01:57:25 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Hi Stephen, welcome back! B)

Yes! :thrilled: Welcome back, Stephen! :D As you can tell, a lot of us missed you. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 19, 2010, 11:33:45 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Woooooot!!!!!!!

Stephen, the Stephen guy! :D Lol! Long time no...type? :P Glad you're NOT dead; that'd be pretty bad if you were. :P As Andy said earlier, we did miss you. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 19, 2010, 11:48:42 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 18, 2010, 11:56:37 PM

Hi guys! Just wanted to check back in with you guys. I haven't posted here in MONTHS; my life has been extremely busy for a while. Mostly school, but that's been over for a few weeks, and I've had some time to relax and I've got some more time on my hands now, which is good. :) I will try to be more active here throughout this summer.

Just wanted to stop by - in case you were worried that I died or something. :P

Well well, look who's back. I've seen you online a couple times before but have been wondering where on earth you've been. :P glad to see you back though and posting :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 19, 2010, 11:55:45 AM

Heh, this is pretty interesting. This is just a rough estimate, nothing official. But according to http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/, (http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/,) TWC Today is worth $905.00. Heck, I just might buy this site from you guys.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 01:20:57 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 19, 2010, 11:55:45 AM

Heh, this is pretty interesting. This is just a rough estimate, nothing official. But according to [url]http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/,[/url] ([url]http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/,[/url]) TWC Today is worth $905.00. Heck, I just might buy this site from you guys.  :bleh:

Haha I guess it looks at hits from public sources and assumes maximum ad revenue. Time to start sticking ads everywhere :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 19, 2010, 01:43:58 PM

Lol, we should! My conclusion is the monetary value is based on how much stuff is on it, how much space it takes up, connection speed, the host, and the ads.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 19, 2010, 02:08:10 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 19, 2010, 11:55:45 AM

Heh, this is pretty interesting. This is just a rough estimate, nothing official. But according to [url]http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/,[/url] ([url]http://directory.sootle.com/website-worth/,[/url]) TWC Today is worth $905.00. Heck, I just might buy this site from you guys.  :bleh:

wow... the price is good.  :thrilled:

This reminds me.. I'm gonna start doing the TWCT animated gif I mentioned before I started my summer... shouldn't take long. I <3 making animated gifs! I already have one circulating somewhere in a game forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 19, 2010, 03:02:53 PM

My WinTV tuner broke all of a sudden and now it won't work anymore. :cry3: I've had a lot of good times with my tuner from May 21,2008 to June 19,2010. I guess I'm kinda screwed with the overnight clips I had on my VCR now :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 19, 2010, 03:46:55 PM

Interesting; the "Pepsi Refresh Project" came and taped a commercial in my city.  Just saw the commercial on MTV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 19, 2010, 03:57:11 PM

Good to see you check in Stephen, glad you're keeping things up.

Sheesh, we had some ferocious weather last night. No severe weather damage, but strangely very strong wind gusts reported. Power went out briefly a few times in Haslett last night. Thank god it didn't at all in Lansing.

I'm also working on a lovely sunburn. Been irritating the heck out of me the past few days, but I really need an overall tan :P

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 19, 2010, 03:02:53 PM

My WinTV tuner broke all of a sudden and now it won't work anymore. :cry3: I've had a lot of good times with my tuner from May 21,2008 to June 19,2010. I guess I'm kinda screwed with the overnight clips I had on my VCR now :(

The same thing happened to me when I was up north on Saturday morning (during that Trammell outage of all times). Is it a software problem? It took me 2 hours total to get mine up and running again.

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 19, 2010, 03:46:55 PM

Interesting; the "Pepsi Refresh Project" came and taped a commercial in my city.  Just saw the commercial on MTV.

Hmm, that's interesting. I'd have to see it. Speaking of that, supposedly several films have been shot in Michigan lately, but I have no idea which ones they are.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 06:13:45 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 19, 2010, 01:43:58 PM

Lol, we should! My conclusion is the monetary value is based on how much stuff is on it, how much space it takes up, connection speed, the host, and the ads.

Lol No ads on TWCT as long a I have anything to say about it :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 19, 2010, 06:37:07 PM

Just woke up from a nap. :yawn: Man I've been too sleepy since school let out. :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 19, 2010, 06:45:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 06:37:07 PM

Just woke up from a nap. :yawn: Man I've been too sleepy since school let out. :rofl:

I know what you mean!! Ive been taking long naps randomly each day haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 19, 2010, 09:29:11 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 19, 2010, 06:45:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 06:37:07 PM

Just woke up from a nap. :yawn: Man I've been too sleepy since school let out. :rofl:

I know what you mean!! Ive been taking long naps randomly each day haha

I tend to sleep until 12 PM now that school is out... wonder why that is :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 19, 2010, 09:39:22 PM

Honestly, I prefer being up late and sleeping in late. Much of the action (things to do, shows on TV, people online, etc) is in the afternoon through late evening, and then it's nice to unwind during the overnight hours. I wish I could sleep in until noon :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 19, 2010, 11:09:24 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 19, 2010, 09:39:22 PM

Honestly, I prefer being up late and sleeping in late. Much of the action (things to do, shows on TV, people online, etc) is in the afternoon through late evening, and then it's nice to unwind during the overnight hours. I wish I could sleep in until noon :P

That's my life story :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 19, 2010, 11:23:21 PM

 :rofl: got bored

(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5272/cnweatherchannel.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 19, 2010, 11:52:49 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 11:23:21 PM

:rofl: got bored

([url]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5272/cnweatherchannel.png[/url])

Looks good! Now, make one that looks like the TBS logo  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 20, 2010, 12:03:40 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 19, 2010, 09:29:11 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 19, 2010, 06:45:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 06:37:07 PM

Just woke up from a nap. :yawn: Man I've been too sleepy since school let out. :rofl:

I know what you mean!! Ive been taking long naps randomly each day haha

I tend to sleep until 12 PM now that school is out... wonder why that is :bleh:

I just woke up from a 4 1/2 hour nap and I still feel somewhat tired.  :P

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 11:23:21 PM

:rofl: got bored



([url]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5272/cnweatherchannel.png[/url])

Wouldn't that be a sight to see.  :P Speaking of Cartoon Network, I see they have a new logo. It's not too much different from the last except it's more 2D instead of 3D.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 20, 2010, 12:07:03 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on June 20, 2010, 12:03:40 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 19, 2010, 09:29:11 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 19, 2010, 06:45:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 19, 2010, 06:37:07 PM

Just woke up from a nap. :yawn: Man I've been too sleepy since school let out. :rofl:

I know what you mean!! Ive been taking long naps randomly each day haha

I tend to sleep until 12 PM now that school is out... wonder why that is :bleh:

I just woke up from a 4 1/2 hour nap and I still feel somewhat tired.  :P

I am always tired now, I don't know why. Now my day consists of watching the TV, being on the computer, eating, or sleeping. What a healthy combination :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 20, 2010, 12:17:31 AM

I totally agree  :yes:
 :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 20, 2010, 01:06:21 AM

How can Yahoo post? Guess the folks at Yahoo really like you Al. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 01:28:27 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 20, 2010, 01:06:21 AM

How can Yahoo post? Guess the folks at Yahoo really like you Al. :P

If I recall, guest posting is turned on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 20, 2010, 01:52:40 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 01:28:27 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 20, 2010, 01:06:21 AM

How can Yahoo post? Guess the folks at Yahoo really like you Al. :P

If I recall, guest posting is turned on.

Right. The bot is just indexing the post reply page for that thread. Google does it, too (http://www.google.com/search?q=site:twctodayforums.com+"post+reply"&hl=en&prmd=i&filter=0).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 20, 2010, 03:01:29 AM

Wow, I hope I can finally be doing a summer job or volunteer to get community service hours so I'm not at home doing nothing! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 03:37:57 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 20, 2010, 12:07:03 AM

I am always tired now, I don't know why. Now my day consists of watching the TV, being on the computer, eating, or sleeping. What a healthy combination :P

Same here, except I do have tennis for two hours on the weekdays. I guess you can call my sleep schedule erratic, like the longform LF schedule- all over the place and wherever I feel like placing it in :P

Quote from: Zach on June 20, 2010, 03:01:29 AM

Wow, I hope I can finally be doing a summer job or volunteer to get community service hours so I'm not at home doing nothing! :happy:

Yeah, I wish I could get a job too. Not many options paid or not paid around here, as I have found out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 05:34:45 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 20, 2010, 03:01:29 AM

Wow, I hope I can finally be doing a summer job or volunteer to get community service hours so I'm not at home doing nothing! :happy:

Not a lot of people would be hiring 15 year olds, so I would do some volunteering...

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 03:37:57 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 20, 2010, 12:07:03 AM

I am always tired now, I don't know why. Now my day consists of watching the TV, being on the computer, eating, or sleeping. What a healthy combination :P

Same here, except I do have tennis for two hours on the weekdays. I guess you can call my sleep schedule erratic, like the longform LF schedule- all over the place and wherever I feel like placing it in :P

Quote from: Zach on June 20, 2010, 03:01:29 AM

Wow, I hope I can finally be doing a summer job or volunteer to get community service hours so I'm not at home doing nothing! :happy:

Yeah, I wish I could get a job too. Not many options paid or not paid around here, as I have found out.

I would apply everywhere, even if it's not posted somewhere that they're hiring. Most employers keep applications anywhere between 45-90 days, in case an opening comes up. Also, apply everywhere, even fast food. Remember, in this economy, it's best to take whatever you can get. Home Depot is not my dream job, and I may not 100% like it, but it's the only place that actually called back for an interview, so I'm not going to leave it any time soon, until the economy improves. A job is a job.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 05:46:13 AM

Well what I want to know is how another student my age somehow transferred from a job at a movie theater in Okemos to a Hollister there. It would be nice to work there.

But yeah, I should start applying everywhere. Trouble is, I'm behind in just about everything- driving, a job, you name it. Hopefully something comes up this year. I need to start paying for the gas for my travels, and $25 every 4 days is not quite enough.

Also, it apparently took me 2 days to publish all the raw files I caught in Haslett Friday night. This is more than I have caught in 2 months.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 20, 2010, 11:44:41 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 05:46:13 AM

But yeah, I should start applying everywhere. Trouble is, I'm behind in just about everything- driving, a job, you name it. Hopefully something comes up this year. I need to start paying for the gas for my travels, and $25 every 4 days is not quite enough.

What's wrong with your parents? They make you pay everything it seems :wacko:

I'll never work at a fast food restaurant. Whenever I eat their food, I always get heartburn. I'm looking at working at supermarkets or Wawas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:47:53 AM

Hehe, they're not that bad. They're just teaching me the classic value of the dollar. I feel a little guilty making them spend over $100 every time I want to leave Lansing.

And yeah, I am not at all crazy about working around Fast Food. Too greasy, and fattening for me to even walk in the door. But you know the saying, "desperate times call for desperate measures".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 20, 2010, 11:49:15 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 20, 2010, 11:44:41 AM

I'll never work at a fast food restaurant. Whenever I eat their food, I always get heartburn. I'm looking at working at supermarkets or Wawas.

Neither would I, but many people just want the money.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2010, 12:17:31 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 05:34:45 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 20, 2010, 03:01:29 AM

Wow, I hope I can finally be doing a summer job or volunteer to get community service hours so I'm not at home doing nothing! :happy:

Not a lot of people would be hiring 15 year olds, so I would do some volunteering...

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 03:37:57 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 20, 2010, 12:07:03 AM

I am always tired now, I don't know why. Now my day consists of watching the TV, being on the computer, eating, or sleeping. What a healthy combination :P

Same here, except I do have tennis for two hours on the weekdays. I guess you can call my sleep schedule erratic, like the longform LF schedule- all over the place and wherever I feel like placing it in :P

Quote from: Zach on June 20, 2010, 03:01:29 AM

Wow, I hope I can finally be doing a summer job or volunteer to get community service hours so I'm not at home doing nothing! :happy:

Yeah, I wish I could get a job too. Not many options paid or not paid around here, as I have found out.

I would apply everywhere, even if it's not posted somewhere that they're hiring. Most employers keep applications anywhere between 45-90 days, in case an opening comes up. Also, apply everywhere, even fast food. Remember, in this economy, it's best to take whatever you can get. Home Depot is not my dream job, and I may not 100% like it, but it's the only place that actually called back for an interview, so I'm not going to leave it any time soon, until the economy improves. A job is a job.

Very well said Jesse. I look forward to do some community service this summer as well but everywhere is out of walking distance from where I live which is the only thing hindering me right now. I applied at 4 places that were actually hiring but got nothing back, so maybe I will try later in the fall for a job.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 20, 2010, 12:26:44 PM

I'm probably gonna have to apply at McDonalds right down the street where I live. The economy here in my area has been hit hard and will continue to get hit hard. But like the superkitteh said, you just have to get what's left. I'm expecting a "call back" from the bookstore this coming Friday but I highly doubt I'd get a call-back, because last Wednesday, I had a group interview, and about 80 people showed up for that interview! So... there's my hope right there. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 12:37:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 20, 2010, 12:26:44 PM

I'm probably gonna have to apply at McDonalds right down the street where I live. The economy here in my area has been hit hard and will continue to get hit hard. But like the superkitteh said, you just have to get what's left. I'm expecting a "call back" from the bookstore this coming Friday but I highly doubt I'd get a call-back, because last Wednesday, I had a group interview, and about 80 people showed up for that interview! So... there's my hope right there. :(

if they don't call you on that Friday, YOU call them back that following Monday and kindly ask about how things are coming alonjg and if they have made a decision. It shows initiative, which is a plus.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2010, 12:43:56 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 12:37:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 20, 2010, 12:26:44 PM

I'm probably gonna have to apply at McDonalds right down the street where I live. The economy here in my area has been hit hard and will continue to get hit hard. But like the superkitteh said, you just have to get what's left. I'm expecting a "call back" from the bookstore this coming Friday but I highly doubt I'd get a call-back, because last Wednesday, I had a group interview, and about 80 people showed up for that interview! So... there's my hope right there. :(

if they don't call you on that Friday, YOU call them back that following Monday and kindly ask about how things are coming alonjg and if they have made a decision. It shows initiative, which is a plus.

That is how my mom got her job. She applied at a local store in person and they said they would call but they never did. So she called them and asked if there was any news, and they said there were 2 positions left and that if she came over the next day, they would interview her. Next day, she got the job. :happy:

Anyways, sorry to change the subject but I have a hard time believing this. I saw this from the Taiganet forums, and someone there speculated a tsunami filled with methane gas could kill millions along the Gulf, which is total BS
http://www.helium.com/items/1864136-how-the-ultimate-bp-gulf-disaster-could-kill-millions?page=2 (http://www.helium.com/items/1864136-how-the-ultimate-bp-gulf-disaster-could-kill-millions?page=2)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 20, 2010, 01:08:31 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 12:37:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 20, 2010, 12:26:44 PM

I'm probably gonna have to apply at McDonalds right down the street where I live. The economy here in my area has been hit hard and will continue to get hit hard. But like the superkitteh said, you just have to get what's left. I'm expecting a "call back" from the bookstore this coming Friday but I highly doubt I'd get a call-back, because last Wednesday, I had a group interview, and about 80 people showed up for that interview! So... there's my hope right there. :(

if they don't call you on that Friday, YOU call them back that following Monday and kindly ask about how things are coming alonjg and if they have made a decision. It shows initiative, which is a plus.

My friends were telling me the same. So, I shall do that. I'm still keeping my hopes up here! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 20, 2010, 01:25:01 PM

Jesse is 100% correct; get whatever you can get.  As Jesse also stated, it is VERY difficult to get a job at 15.  I applied to three places when I was 15, and would call, and they said they aren't hiring 15 year olds at the moment.  Luckily, my neighbor let me work at her day care over that summer at 15, and THANKFULLY my last day at my neighbor's day care was my first day at my first "real job."  It was at fast food, which I tried so hard to avoid.  While I did not like it, I still had to go in with an open mind, and I did.  When I left, I was making $2.50 MORE than I was when I started.  Hard work pays off.

Basically, Jesse hit it right on the head.  Persistence pays off.  I waited FOUR months for the job I have now.  I kept calling until they said they would call me back when they had an opening. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 20, 2010, 06:29:39 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 20, 2010, 11:44:41 AM

I'll never work at a fast food restaurant. Whenever I eat their food, I always get heartburn.

Just because you would work at a fast food place doesn't mean you have to eat the food. Money is money. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 20, 2010, 10:43:42 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 05:46:13 AM

But yeah, I should start applying everywhere. Trouble is, I'm behind in just about everything- driving, a job, you name it. Hopefully something comes up this year. I need to start paying for the gas for my travels, and $25 every 4 days is not quite enough.

Wow you drive a lot. Where are you going that you need to drive that much?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 20, 2010, 10:46:06 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 05:46:13 AM

$25 every 4 days is not quite enough.

That's basically all you're gonna find when you first get a job. As you get more experienced you'll get paid more. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2010, 11:26:01 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:02:46 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 20, 2010, 10:46:06 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 05:46:13 AM

$25 every 4 days is not quite enough.

That's basically all you're gonna find when you first get a job. As you get more experienced you'll get paid more. :yes:

I would hope so. Thing is, I've had the same mowing job at the church here since June 2007.

I know you're not expecting a raise from mowing a yard/lawn, right? It doesn't work like that...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:33:12 PM

Yes, I know what he meant.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2010, 11:40:59 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:33:12 PM

Yes, I know what he meant.

why don't you try something else simpler like a babysitting job?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 20, 2010, 11:58:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 20, 2010, 11:40:59 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:33:12 PM

Yes, I know what he meant.

why don't you try something else simpler like a babysitting job?

Eww :sick:

Sorry, I like kids but I don't have patience to take care of them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 21, 2010, 12:20:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:02:46 PM

Nowhere in particular, really (except for the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day). I just really enjoy seeing the local forecasts from different angles, so I've been going all over the state the past 14 months. It somehow makes me proud to have credit for finding all these XL's in the state, and to have all these local forecasts from all these locations. I feel like a walking library, with some 1400 videos :happy: :P

You travel all across MI just to see local forecasts? :wacko: :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 21, 2010, 01:34:36 AM

IMO That seems a little irrational to me, no offense, sorry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 21, 2010, 02:18:43 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 21, 2010, 12:20:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:02:46 PM

Nowhere in particular, really (except for the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day). I just really enjoy seeing the local forecasts from different angles, so I've been going all over the state the past 14 months. It somehow makes me proud to have credit for finding all these XL's in the state, and to have all these local forecasts from all these locations. I feel like a walking library, with some 1400 videos :happy: :P

You travel all across MI just to see local forecasts? :wacko: :blink:

Aaron may be going crazy! Call the authorities! :fear: Just kidding. But yet, it is a bit odd to go around the state just for that purpose. The only XL I ever saw in MI was the one in Petoskey... but I just went there to my uncles cottage and my grand parents 50th anniversary, so I had a valid reason  :yes:

Any who, can somebody here help me with a bit of an issue... you see, I have a HP DV6 laptop (from 2007). The power adapter almost caught on fire. It was a light show, literally. So I contacted HP about it and they are shipping a replacement adapter with 1 day shipping for free. I noticed in the service order, the amperage was 2.4. On the current adapter I own, it's 3.5 amps. Can the change damage my laptop? (The voltage is the same... 18.5V outbound). Ohh, heres a picture of the adapter that caught on fire. You can see this wire hanging out from the insulation that should be covering it (But, the insulation melted ironically...)

Also, sorry for the bad quality. I took the picture with my phone ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 21, 2010, 02:23:01 AM

I'm sure it wouldn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2010, 02:58:17 AM

Ouch, Curt! Thank goodness you're getting a new adapter. That must have been dangerous.

Anyways, it's two weeks till the 4th Family Reunion, and I'm very excited. I'm actually working behind the scenes with my design skills. I'm designing a "newsletter" with pictures and the names of the family, and I also designed the banner, which the picture of it is attached below. My uncle, who is an art teacher in Mexicali sketched the picture and I decided on the colors. My cousin and I worked on it all day, and it all turned out to be a success. 

(from left to right: My sister, my cousin Handy, me, and my uncle.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 21, 2010, 03:04:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2010, 02:58:17 AM

Ouch, Curt! Thank goodness you're getting a new adapter. That must have been dangerous.

Anyways, it's two weeks till the 4th Family Reunion, and I'm very excited. I'm actually working behind the scenes with my design skills. I'm designing a "newsletter" with pictures and the names of the family, and I also designed the banner, which the picture of it is attached below. My uncle, who is an art teacher in Mexicali sketched the picture and I decided on the colors. My cousin and I worked on it all day, and it all turned out to be a success. 

(from left to right: My sister, my cousin Handy, me, and my uncle.)

At least they are replacing it free of charge. They normally take forever for shipping, so I wonder why they chose 1 day shipping. Trying to avoid a lawsuit?  :rofl2:

But great job, Ana! That banner looks excellent! I love the colors. But hey, have a great time with the reunion! I hope you have a wonderful time :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 21, 2010, 09:56:00 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 21, 2010, 03:04:56 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 21, 2010, 02:58:17 AM

Ouch, Curt! Thank goodness you're getting a new adapter. That must have been dangerous.

Anyways, it's two weeks till the 4th Family Reunion, and I'm very excited. I'm actually working behind the scenes with my design skills. I'm designing a "newsletter" with pictures and the names of the family, and I also designed the banner, which the picture of it is attached below. My uncle, who is an art teacher in Mexicali sketched the picture and I decided on the colors. My cousin and I worked on it all day, and it all turned out to be a success. 

(from left to right: My sister, my cousin Handy, me, and my uncle.)

At least they are replacing it free of charge. They normally take forever for shipping, so I wonder why they chose 1 day shipping. Trying to avoid a lawsuit?  :rofl2:

But great job, Ana! That banner looks excellent! I love the colors. But hey, have a great time with the reunion! I hope you have a wonderful time :yes:

They did 1 day shipping for the box to ship my laptop to them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 21, 2010, 11:45:10 AM

:offtopic:

Happy first day of summer, everybody!!! :thrilled: :biggrin: :dance: My favorite season has finally arrived! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 21, 2010, 12:51:54 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 21, 2010, 11:45:10 AM

:offtopic:

Happy first day of summer, everybody!!! :thrilled: :biggrin: :dance: My favorite season has finally arrived! :P

Holy cow Andy your signiture rocks!! :thrilled: If you don't mind me asking (if needed take it to a PM), how did you make that sig? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 21, 2010, 12:52:10 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 20, 2010, 11:02:46 PM

Nowhere in particular, really (except for the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day). I just really enjoy seeing the local forecasts from different angles, so I've been going all over the state the past 14 months. It somehow makes me proud to have credit for finding all these XL's in the state, and to have all these local forecasts from all these locations. I feel like a walking library, with some 1400 videos :happy: :P

And that doesn't seem odd at all. Man I am surprised anyones parents would let their kid do that. :wacko:

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 21, 2010, 03:04:56 AM

At least they are replacing it free of charge. They normally take forever for shipping, so I wonder why they chose 1 day shipping. Trying to avoid a lawsuit?  :rofl2:

The cable was damaged so its not surprising it malfunctioned. Mine smoked and sparked once. Dell always sends me stuff via overnight/1day shipping. Quite standard in the industry I thought

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 21, 2010, 12:58:52 PM

When my iPhone stopped responding to touch it was a shade less than 48 hours from the start of the call to when I had a new phone in my hands.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 21, 2010, 02:46:49 PM

Well I got my laptop back today, and I'm not very pleased. They reinstalled Vista on my PC, which pisses me off, however I had everything backed up so it wasn't that much of a big deal.  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 21, 2010, 02:59:40 PM

Looks like AIM Mail is down. everytime i try to access the site i get this error

Oops! Google Chrome could not connect to webmail.aol.com

Edit: doesn't work on any of my browsers (Opera,Safari,IE 8, Firefox)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 21, 2010, 05:50:24 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 21, 2010, 12:51:54 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 21, 2010, 11:45:10 AM

:offtopic:

Happy first day of summer, everybody!!! :thrilled: :biggrin: :dance: My favorite season has finally arrived! :P

Holy cow Andy your signiture rocks!! :thrilled: If you don't mind me asking (if needed take it to a PM), how did you make that sig? :D

I agree! :) Its spectacular!! Happy Summer everyone

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Thecoolwriter on June 21, 2010, 05:58:50 PM

Happy Summer to everyone!!!!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2010, 06:11:36 PM

Quote from: Thecoolwriter on June 21, 2010, 05:58:50 PM

Happy Summer to everyone!!!!! :)

Happy summer!! :) today is definitely a perfect start to a perfect summer day today!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 21, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

Indeed it is summer, my radar agrees! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 21, 2010, 10:34:48 PM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2010, 10:31:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 21, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

Indeed it is summer, my radar agrees! :D

Speaking of the HD LF, does anyone know if it's possible to subscribe to Dish or DirecTV and only pay for the HD channels? I'm starting to think I may want to do that once the [HD] STAR rolls out, so I can still catch narrationless clips of songs. I would have to pay for it myself, of course.

SD channels are included as part of the HD packaging on DirecTV. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 21, 2010, 11:01:15 PM

I'm scared of the storms hitting my area D: D: D:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 21, 2010, 11:06:36 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on June 21, 2010, 11:01:15 PM

I'm scared of the storms hitting my area D: D: D:

My friend Autumn, who lives near Madison, just got two tornado warnings from the same storm you're experiencing. I've gotten texts from her and she's literally excited for that. Overall, everything is fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 22, 2010, 12:26:34 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2010, 10:31:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 21, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

Indeed it is summer, my radar agrees! :D

Yeah, looks like Tampa has been bombarded all evening. Saw a Heavy Thunderstorm report on the HD LF for Tampa earlier.

Speaking of the HD LF, does anyone know if it's possible to subscribe to Dish or DirecTV and only pay for the HD channels? I'm starting to think I may want to do that once the [HD] STAR rolls out, so I can still catch narrationless clips of songs. I would have to pay for it myself, of course.

Spend $30 a month and have to hook up a satellite....or watch a local forecast clip online.  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 22, 2010, 12:27:57 AM

Are you THAT desperate to not hear narration?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 22, 2010, 12:37:44 AM

You mean you would actually waste money to have a separate satellite subscription, in addition to your cable subscription, just to have clips without narration? Sad waste of money...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 22, 2010, 12:38:57 AM

It's no wonder your parents refuse to give you the privileges you want... I get them because unlike you I know how to manage my time and money (no offense).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 22, 2010, 12:43:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 22, 2010, 12:28:08 AM

I want to have clips for myself. I don't always have internet access, and I can't ask everyone for every last file or song I want. It's not that big of a deal either, I was just asking :whistling:

Ah yes, to have satellite for narrationless LFs. One of the reasons I would rather have cable. Just watch it when it rains hard and you're recording TWC with satellite, too. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 22, 2010, 12:46:38 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 22, 2010, 12:43:32 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 22, 2010, 12:28:08 AM

I want to have clips for myself. I don't always have internet access, and I can't ask everyone for every last file or song I want. It's not that big of a deal either, I was just asking :whistling:

Ah yes, to have satellite for narrationless LFs. One of the reasons I would rather have cable. Just watch it when it rains hard and you're recording TWC with satellite, too. :whistling:

:rofl2:

But Aaron, if you are that desperate, just record TWC from the Comcast Central thing. Small video, but they bypassed the IntelliStar so you get a raw TWC feed when you just watch that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxntrafficfan on June 22, 2010, 07:57:45 AM

How was everyone's First Day of Summer?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 22, 2010, 09:16:44 AM

I almost signed up for AOL again just so I could mess around with the old versions that I had when I was a kid, but then I figured out how to get it for free.

BTW Aaron, If you wanted to, get Dish, they have TWC in HD on their most basic Top 120 package for $24.99/mo! That'll only put a half a tank of gas for my car :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 22, 2010, 09:32:10 AM

But I don't think that the top 120 includes TWC HD   :no:

If you get DirecTV, ask someone for their account number, they get $100 and you get $100. And it's cheap   :yes:

DirecTV: I want some money for advertising  :bleh:


And yes, I basically have DirecTV and Comcast, as both of my parents work so I stay with my Grandma over the summer. (She has Comcast.) And my house has DirecTV. So, I mostly see DirecTV, but also Comcast.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 09:51:41 AM

I am NEVER buying another product from HP again.
I got my laptop back yesterday, but now it just randomly shuts off. Also the power light blinks whenever the laptop is plugged in, even if it's on or off. It's also now reporting "0% (plugged in, not charging)". This sucks, really.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 22, 2010, 09:56:59 AM

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 22, 2010, 09:32:10 AM

DirecTV: I want some money for advertising  :bleh:

DirecTV <3 $$, but they </3 discounts. :footinmouth: We're paying $100 for standalone HD service. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 10:36:09 AM

One of my pics I sent to the NWS Milwaukee is in their website now.
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=53841&source=0 (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=53841&source=0)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 22, 2010, 11:08:23 AM

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 22, 2010, 09:32:10 AM

But I don't think that the top 120 includes TWC HD   :no:

Dish's HD is usually another $10/mo but if you ask when ordering they will include it free for life.

Quote from: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 09:51:41 AM

I am NEVER buying another product from HP again.
I got my laptop back yesterday, but now it just randomly shuts off. Also the power light blinks whenever the laptop is plugged in, even if it's on or off. It's also now reporting "0% (plugged in, not charging)". This sucks, really.

I've voiced my displeasure with HP before on here but I'll say it again, I can't stand them... Every HP product I've known anyone to own had literally fallen apart in front of them. They make pure garbage.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 22, 2010, 11:09:16 AM

Dish will treat you nicely if you say you've been their customer for 10 years and you want to switch to Direct. Haha! (Only works if you HAVE been a customer for 10+ years.) We threaten-talked our way to an American-sounding supervisor (thank God) and getting a DVR and an extra box. :D

You have to threaten them. They'll make sure you're satisfied if you won't "go to the competition."

Also, I got iOS 4 yesterday. Sad they won't allow home screen wallpaper on the iPod Touch 2G. (Jailbreak, anyone?) I LOVE the app folders! (Hint: The folders have a maximum of 12 apps.) And my geotagging on Twitter works much better now! It used to say I was either in Branson or St. Louis. <_< Now, it's actually in West Plains. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 22, 2010, 11:32:17 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 22, 2010, 07:57:45 AM

Please, just drop it. Please don't say anything else about it or what I have said.

You seriously need to refrain from telling people, in posts and in PMs, that they need to stop discussing a topic. It's not your job to do so. What you post here is subject to interpretation by other members, and if they want to voice their opinion on a post, they have every right to do so, as  long as it is within the forums rules and regulations. If you have a problem with that, then maybe you need to stop posting such ridiculous ideas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 22, 2010, 11:33:19 AM

Quote from: Tyler on June 22, 2010, 11:32:17 AM

You seriously need to refrain from telling people, in posts and in PMs, that they need to stop discussing a topic. It's not your job to do so. What you post here is subject to interpretation by other members, and if they want to voice their opinion on a post, they have every right to do so, as  long as it is within the forums rules and regulations. If you have a problem with that, then maybe you need to stop posting such ridiculous ideas.

Thank you :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 22, 2010, 11:43:58 AM

I'm sorry if I shouldn't be stepping in, but Aaron, I have to agree with Tyler on that one. Saying "drop it" isn't the way to go and when you do that, it doesn't drop, but rather continues.

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 22, 2010, 11:43:03 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 22, 2010, 11:40:54 AM

Why is it so hard to drop it Tyler? I don't get it why you have to respond to, and correct me on, every last thing I say. I don't do that to you, and I would appreciate it if that would be the case the other way around. That post was several above, and a response to it solves nothing.

I would have to agree......

Yes, it's an argument, Trevor, but it's just a reminder to prevent yourself from causing mischief again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 22, 2010, 11:50:07 AM

Quote from: wxntrafficfan on June 21, 2010, 10:31:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 21, 2010, 06:38:05 PM

Indeed it is summer, my radar agrees! :D

Yeah, looks like Tampa has been bombarded all evening. Saw a Heavy Thunderstorm report on the HD LF for Tampa earlier.

Speaking of the HD LF, does anyone know if it's possible to subscribe to Dish or DirecTV and only pay for the HD channels? I'm starting to think I may want to do that once the [HD] STAR rolls out, so I can still catch narrationless clips of songs. I would have to pay for it myself, of course.

Don't you have the HD channels already on your Comcast lineup? If you do, then I don't see a need to subscribe to another provider and please DO NOT subscribe to satellite if you do not have any wish to. It'll be a utter waste when the storms roll in and knock the signal out or if you have a lot of trees in your neighborhood, blocking the signal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 22, 2010, 11:52:24 AM

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 22, 2010, 11:47:44 AM

"Mischief?" But Aaron, Tyler is a Moderator, so I am kinda with him.........sorry Aaron  :hmm:

I am NOT taking either side here, but just because someone is a moderator doesn't mean they're right. It's their views that should make you decide who's right. However, I do believe Tyler held this situation properly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 22, 2010, 12:02:46 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 22, 2010, 11:52:00 AM

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 22, 2010, 11:47:44 AM

"Mischief?"

Mischief means trouble, disaster, dilemma, feuds, etc.

I know what it means....but what did I do that you would classify as "mischief"?

Quote from: Jonathan on June 22, 2010, 11:52:24 AM

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 22, 2010, 11:47:44 AM

"Mischief?" But Aaron, Tyler is a Moderator, so I am kinda with him.........sorry Aaron  :hmm:

I am NOT taking either side here, but just because someone is a moderator doesn't mean they're right. It's their views that should make you decide who's right. However, I do believe Tyler held this situation properly.

I noticed that I had worded it wrong, so while you were posting that, I was editing my post  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 22, 2010, 12:14:22 PM

/me gets out a broom, dustpan, and mop for Martin

-Thanks (From Martin) :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 22, 2010, 12:25:31 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 09:51:41 AM

I am NEVER buying another product from HP again.
I got my laptop back yesterday, but now it just randomly shuts off. Also the power light blinks whenever the laptop is plugged in, even if it's on or off. It's also now reporting "0% (plugged in, not charging)". This sucks, really.

Oh that could be the power adapter. Sometimes the chip in the cord that identifies the type of cord with your computer can damage and your computer wont charge. Its probably shutting off randomly because it is at 0%. Try getting them to send you a new adapter. Should fix you right up :)

Quote from: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 10:36:09 AM

One of my pics I sent to the NWS Milwaukee is in their website now.
[url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=53841&source=0[/url] ([url]http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=53841&source=0[/url])

Cool!! Congrats :D Thats awesome

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 12:47:36 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 22, 2010, 12:25:31 PM

Oh that could be the power adapter. Sometimes the chip in the cord that identifies the type of cord with your computer can damage and your computer wont charge. Its probably shutting off randomly because it is at 0%. Try getting them to send you a new adapter. Should fix you right up :)

This would be the 3rd cord then from HP. Basically every time I send it in the old problems are fixed but there are new ones that magically appear. Also why would the power light be blinking like it is? Also it's reporting (plugged in, charging) now but it isn't actually charging.

Edit: My Mistake, it was in fact the battery light blinking. It doesn't blink when the battery isn't in the laptop though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 22, 2010, 02:19:04 PM

I find HP laptops great....I have had no problems whatsoever, including after getting Windows 7 put on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 22, 2010, 03:09:42 PM

I am satisfied with my HP laptop overall except the fact it's x64 and I use a lot of x32 programs and the graphics tend to flash whenever I watch Youtube videos a lot. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 22, 2010, 05:21:10 PM

Currently under our first Tornado Warning of the year!

On the subject of HP laptops. I got a dv6000 in July 2007 and by April 2008, it was dead. Overheated and needed a new motherboard, graphics card, and wireless card. I got a Dell Inspiron 1525 after that, had haven't had a problem with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 22, 2010, 05:43:43 PM

Every time I send it in they basically replace everything in the laptop. I really think my laptop is cursed.  :cry3:
:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on June 22, 2010, 05:55:31 PM

would anyone happen to have the storm alert icon that was once on weather.com with the two boxes and the words "storm alert?"

I'm not sure if that's clear enough, it was used around 2003-2005.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 22, 2010, 06:09:25 PM

I think I may as well have a new signiture if it's been storming too much. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 23, 2010, 01:40:22 AM

Got my 3rd generation Touch today. Very snappy! Glad I got the generation with the upgraded processor. Man my iPhone 3G feels like a slow, bloated brick! The kinda-sorta multitasking is nice too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 23, 2010, 03:04:54 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 23, 2010, 01:40:22 AM

Got my 3rd generation Touch today. Very snappy! Glad I got the generation with the upgraded processor. Man my iPhone 3G feels like a slow, bloated brick! The kinda-sorta multitasking is nice too

It may be time for me to upgrade to a 3rd generation iPod touch. I am still using my 1st gen. Don't get me wrong, it works great. Durable and blockish :P :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 07:22:47 AM

Geesh I feel old... I still have the iPod Video (2005) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 23, 2010, 07:33:34 AM

Al and Zach, both of your signatures are AWESOME!  It is motivating me to make my own :) haha.

I am good with my iPod Nano :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 23, 2010, 08:37:00 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 07:22:47 AM

Geesh I feel old... I still have the iPod Video (2005) :P

That was the last regular iPod I had before getting an iPhone. I remember getting my first iPod in 2002, a 10GB one and it cost somewhere in the balpark of $400! I wish I still had it... http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/consumer_electronics/stats/ipod_2ndgen.html (http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/consumer_electronics/stats/ipod_2ndgen.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 23, 2010, 10:37:04 AM

The first iPod I had was a iPod Mini (They are NOT mini... that is the fattest iPod to date :lol: ). Then in 2007 I bought a Samsung YP-K3. I loved that thing, but then it stopped uploading music randomly... so thats when I got my iPod touch in 2008 and had it to date. Definatly time for an update :yes:

Anywho, I watched Wake Up With Al today for the very first time. For being a bit of a news segment, I was very occupied watching it. I should wake up earlier to watch it  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 23, 2010, 11:32:41 AM

Quote from: Al on June 22, 2010, 05:55:31 PM

would anyone happen to have the storm alert icon that was once on weather.com with the two boxes and the words "storm alert?"

I'm not sure if that's clear enough, it was used around 2003-2005.

You could try the xoap.weather.com site. :yes: I don't know if you're looking for a banner or just an icon...it might take some searching, but that site usually has everything from weather.com since 2003 or so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 11:32:52 AM

LOL, I never understood why people always "need" to have the latest iPod. I've had mine for five years and it still suits me well. All I need it for is to listen to music. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 23, 2010, 02:14:16 PM

Just found out from the Kyle master (aka Kyle Smith :P), that a 5.5 earthquake just happened a few min ago! I'm impressed to find that it's been felt by a large number of places, such as VT, NY, OH, MI and parts of Canada. The epicenter was in Ottawa.

Anyone in that area felt the shaking? Since I'm an earthquake veteran and I'm used to this, I'm pretty sure it would have been scary for those who felt it. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 23, 2010, 02:33:02 PM

Luckily i felt nothing down here from that earthquake.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 23, 2010, 02:45:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 23, 2010, 02:14:16 PM

Just found out from the Kyle master (aka Kyle Smith :P), that a 5.5 earthquake just happened a few min ago! I'm impressed to find that it's been felt by a large number of places, such as VT, NY, OH, MI and parts of Canada. The epicenter was in Ottawa.

Anyone in that area felt the shaking? Since I'm an earthquake veteran and I'm used to this, I'm pretty sure it would have been scary for those who felt it. lol

I didn't feel it, neither did my sister, but my local news is reporting some people around my area did. I probably would have noticed it if there wasn't hundreds of tons of presses running outside my office.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 23, 2010, 02:57:09 PM

There was a 5.6 magnitude eartquake out in the Gulf of Mexico on September 11, 2006 and news reporters stated it was most felt around Tampa Bay. I didn't feel anything as I was driving along an elevated part of I-75. I didn't even know one happened until we tuned into WTSP to see a football game and they were airing like a "Breaking News" crawl. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 23, 2010, 04:15:03 PM

They are saying it was felt in Louisville. I didn't feel it in Memphis though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 23, 2010, 04:17:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 23, 2010, 02:14:16 PM

Just found out from the Kyle master (aka Kyle Smith :P), that a 5.5 earthquake just happened a few min ago! I'm impressed to find that it's been felt by a large number of places, such as VT, NY, OH, MI and parts of Canada. The epicenter was in Ottawa.

Anyone in that area felt the shaking? Since I'm an earthquake veteran and I'm used to this, I'm pretty sure it would have been scary for those who felt it. lol

The quake was felt in Downtown Pittsburgh. Local news broke and reported on it, because Allegheny County 911 was flooded with calls.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on June 23, 2010, 07:49:12 PM

It was felt here in NYC, especially northern Manhattan, Bronx(didn't really felt it myself), and the northwestern suburbs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 23, 2010, 08:23:21 PM

I didn't feel it here in Lansing/East Lansing. Ohh well, I never felt one here :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 08:50:10 PM

Didn't feel one here in Philly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 23, 2010, 09:19:14 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 23, 2010, 03:04:54 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 23, 2010, 01:40:22 AM

Got my 3rd generation Touch today. Very snappy! Glad I got the generation with the upgraded processor. Man my iPhone 3G feels like a slow, bloated brick! The kinda-sorta multitasking is nice too

It may be time for me to upgrade to a 3rd generation iPod touch. I am still using my 1st gen. Don't get me wrong, it works great. Durable and blockish :P :lol:

WAIT!!! I got mine because I got 200 bucks off for buying a Macbook Pro. Wait until around the 2nd week of September. The 4th generation will have probably have that sexy new screen the iPhone 4 has. :yes:

Quote from: Anistorm on June 23, 2010, 02:14:16 PM

Just found out from the Kyle master (aka Kyle Smith :P), that a 5.5 earthquake just happened a few min ago! I'm impressed to find that it's been felt by a large number of places, such as VT, NY, OH, MI and parts of Canada. The epicenter was in Ottawa.

NOOOOO! TEH BEAVERS! :( :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 09:20:37 PM

Does anyone know if the iPod touch will be available in 3G? I want to use it for my car to listen to streams which I couldn't do with a wifi connection.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 23, 2010, 10:21:12 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 09:20:37 PM

Does anyone know if the iPod touch will be available in 3G? I want to use it for my car to listen to streams which I couldn't do with a wifi connection.

Its called the iPhone :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 24, 2010, 12:29:38 AM

I did not feel anything, but an area hospital felt it. (the earthquake, that is).

I am getting my ass kicked in my summer classes.  I HATE THEM!! THEY ARE TAKING OVER MY LIFE! haha.  only 1 more week of my meteorology class left..but one more month of my online sociology class left..ugh.  I recommend NOT taking more than 1 class in the summer.

EDIT: speaking of my stupid online class, i can't access the website..how am I supposed to get the work done if the website is down.  ugh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 24, 2010, 01:10:40 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 24, 2010, 12:29:38 AM

I did not feel anything, but an area hospital felt it. (the earthquake, that is).

I am getting my ass kicked in my summer classes.  I HATE THEM!! THEY ARE TAKING OVER MY LIFE! haha.  only 1 more week of my meteorology class left..but one more month of my online sociology class left..ugh.  I recommend NOT taking more than 1 class in the summer.

EDIT: speaking of my stupid online class, i can't access the website..how am I supposed to get the work done if the website is down.  ugh.

I'd rather take the summer off than take a class. I want to have some freedom and not worry about school till  August.... 23rd, that is. :P

Online classes can have it's downtimes these days. Hope they bring it back up asap. It's technology! We have to get used to that nowadays.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 24, 2010, 04:02:03 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 24, 2010, 12:29:38 AM

I did not feel anything, but an area hospital felt it. (the earthquake, that is).

I am getting my ass kicked in my summer classes.  I HATE THEM!! THEY ARE TAKING OVER MY LIFE! haha.  only 1 more week of my meteorology class left..but one more month of my online sociology class left..ugh.  I recommend NOT taking more than 1 class in the summer.

EDIT: speaking of my stupid online class, i can't access the website..how am I supposed to get the work done if the website is down.  ugh.

Hang in there man. :)

Wow Ana.... the continuous 2 week squalls you had in El Centro seem to be over :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 24, 2010, 08:24:22 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 24, 2010, 04:02:03 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 24, 2010, 12:29:38 AM

I did not feel anything, but an area hospital felt it. (the earthquake, that is).

I am getting my ass kicked in my summer classes.  I HATE THEM!! THEY ARE TAKING OVER MY LIFE! haha.  only 1 more week of my meteorology class left..but one more month of my online sociology class left..ugh.  I recommend NOT taking more than 1 class in the summer.

EDIT: speaking of my stupid online class, i can't access the website..how am I supposed to get the work done if the website is down.  ugh.

Hang in there man. :)

Wow Ana.... the continuous 2 week squalls you had in El Centro seem to be over :P

Haha, thanks Martin.  I'm hangin' in there.

I will feel better once they are done and I NEVER have to take them again (well..at least Sociology :P )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2010, 10:47:07 AM

Wow Kyle, I love your sig. :)

I dunno if this is a bad thing or not, but last night, my router dropped the internet connection for the first time in 4 or 5 days, and when I got it reset, my IP changed. Is it because it needed a newly assigned ISP IP seeing how my IP is dynamic? :thinking: I also broke my record AIM online session at 2 days and 9 hours haha. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 10:48:46 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 24, 2010, 04:02:03 AM

Wow Ana.... the continuous 2 week squalls you had in El Centro seem to be over :P

I was wondering about that. Is El Centro underwater now? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 24, 2010, 11:22:15 AM

Had to keep up with the trend of sig images. :P What does everyone think of mine?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2010, 12:58:05 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 24, 2010, 11:22:15 AM

Had to keep up with the trend of sig images. :P What does everyone think of mine?

It brings weather to my life. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 01:46:25 PM

Yeah, I like all these new signatures. :yes: You're welcome for the inspiration. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2010, 02:16:41 PM

It's not a comforting feeling to walk out the door at 7am and be greeted by a steam room.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2010, 03:18:01 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 01:46:25 PM

Yeah, I like all these new signatures. :yes: You're welcome for the inspiration. :P

Eh I'm too lazy to make a signature. I disabled signatures on my account anyways because they slow down my browser all the time when browsing the topics here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 24, 2010, 03:34:01 PM

I'm lame and kicking it old school, and I'm too lazy to make a new one, I started one but never finished it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2010, 04:37:54 PM

Wow, my first Game Boy from 1999 is still in excellent condition! :happy: (minus the fingerprints that are probably 5 years old :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 24, 2010, 04:52:15 PM

Looks like Massachusetts is finally getting a wakeup call

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/06/senate_approves_4.html (http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/06/senate_approves_4.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on June 24, 2010, 05:04:16 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2010, 04:37:54 PM

Wow, my first Game Boy from 1999 is still in excellent condition! :happy: (minus the fingerprints that are probably 5 years old :P)

Wow, nice! I still have my GameBoy Advance from 2002 in excellent condition as well, minus the minor scratches and fingerprints on the screen :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 24, 2010, 05:14:18 PM

Quote from: Lightning86 on June 24, 2010, 05:04:16 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2010, 04:37:54 PM

Wow, my first Game Boy from 1999 is still in excellent condition! :happy: (minus the fingerprints that are probably 5 years old :P)

Wow, nice! I still have my GameBoy Advance from 2002 in excellent condition as well, minus the minor scratches and fingerprints on the screen :P

.
I have a GBA SP from 2004 that still works great, albeit sometimes has some problems turning on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on June 24, 2010, 05:21:22 PM

I used to have an SP - 3 in fact, but I lost one in school during 4th grade, and gave the other two away to my less fortunate friends.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 24, 2010, 05:22:58 PM

I've had two original Game Boys (no longer have), a GBC (gave away), and an SP which I got in 2003 and haven't touched in like five years. I've never used it much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on June 24, 2010, 05:33:27 PM

I got my original Game Boy Advance in 2002. The screen cracked in 2007. I got a GBA SP in late 2003, but there was some minor water damage, and I replaced it in mid-2004. Then that GBA SP's screen cracked in mid-2005. Also, I have an original Game Boy, and it had battery leakage circa 2006. I cleaned it, and it still works. I still have the GBA with the cracked screen, but I threw away both GBA SP systems in early 2006.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 24, 2010, 05:34:25 PM

You youngins get the hell off my lawn. :)

Original Game Boy, 1993, still runs beautifully.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 24, 2010, 05:59:29 PM

Thought i'd jump on the new sig bandwagon :P How's mine?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2010, 06:28:41 PM

We just had a big thunderstorm that just rolled over by the coast. We got hail (but i couldnt take any pics in time), heavy downpours of rain, some lightning and thunder and gusty winds. Also I took some pictures which I posted on my Facebook..(forums won't let me upload due to size) that looked like a funnel cloud in the background. I saw it looping down to the ground but the 'funnel' quickly dissipated after 2 minutes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on June 24, 2010, 07:28:43 PM

Our low this morning was 84 degrees. Jumped up to 95, then a severe thunderstorm came with small hail and 62 mph winds. The temperature came crashing down to 78 and again went up to 93 at 6pm. What a day, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 24, 2010, 07:42:22 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 10:48:46 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 24, 2010, 04:02:03 AM

Wow Ana.... the continuous 2 week squalls you had in El Centro seem to be over :P

I was wondering about that. Is El Centro underwater now? :P

The city is now dried up because of the 100-degree heat we've been having. Piece of cake. :P

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 24, 2010, 03:34:01 PM

I'm lame and kicking it old school, and I'm too lazy to make a new one, I started one but never finished it.

I'm probably the same. Along with designs I'm making for the Family Reunion next week and my Pokemon hack, I don't seem to set aside to create my own sig. I do know how to make one, though. But I don't feel it's necessary right now.. since the one I have is made by the most amazing kitty in the world.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 24, 2010, 08:25:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2010, 06:28:41 PM

We just had a big thunderstorm that just rolled over by the coast. We got hail (but i couldnt take any pics in time), heavy downpours of rain, some lightning and thunder and gusty winds. Also I took some pictures which I posted on my Facebook..(forums won't let me upload due to size) that looked like a funnel cloud in the background. I saw it looping down to the ground but the 'funnel' quickly dissipated after 2 minutes.

Vic, I looked at the pictures those are not funnels. They are SLCs or Scary Looking Clouds. There's no wall cloud. They are most likely a random appendage or cloud fragment.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2010, 08:30:50 PM

Dang, I think I'm about ready to pass out. :blink: No more staying up til 4 AM for me. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 24, 2010, 09:17:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2010, 08:30:50 PM

Dang, I think I'm about ready to pass out. :blink: No more staying up til 4 AM for me. :wacko:

Aww I LOVE all nighters :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 09:29:58 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 24, 2010, 09:17:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2010, 08:30:50 PM

Dang, I think I'm about ready to pass out. :blink: No more staying up til 4 AM for me. :wacko:

Aww I LOVE all nighters :P

If I HAD to do an all-nighter, I could only do it once. :wacko: The night part isn't bad, it's the next day that's just :yawn: :sleeping:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2010, 09:30:05 PM

I love all nighters too, but the lack of TV service in my room doesn't help it seem fun. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 24, 2010, 09:37:04 PM

Strong winds at PHL this evening with a 75 mph gust reported (see my latest video with some high wind reportings). The storms made the temperatures about 15-20 degrees cooler, but made the air much more humid - up from the low 60's to low-mid 70's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2010, 09:46:09 PM

Never got a drop of rain here. The line of storms that hit Mike just went to my north. They got rain 5 miles up the road, but none here.

In other news, I went to Olive Garden for the first time tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 24, 2010, 09:47:19 PM

I haven't been to Olive Garden in YEARS. Their food is decent, but there are a few local italian places here that I like better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2010, 09:48:59 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on June 24, 2010, 08:25:02 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2010, 06:28:41 PM

We just had a big thunderstorm that just rolled over by the coast. We got hail (but i couldnt take any pics in time), heavy downpours of rain, some lightning and thunder and gusty winds. Also I took some pictures which I posted on my Facebook..(forums won't let me upload due to size) that looked like a funnel cloud in the background. I saw it looping down to the ground but the 'funnel' quickly dissipated after 2 minutes.

Vic, I looked at the pictures those are not funnels. They are SLCs or Scary Looking Clouds. There's no wall cloud. They are most likely a random appendage or cloud fragment.

Scary looking clouds? That's pretty specific lol..



@ Mike, yes I saw on Action News that numerous trees and powerlines were down in Philly. A tree got uprooted not too far from me and there were branches laying everywhere

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2010, 10:48:42 PM

I've managed to replace the icons on the Windows 7 weather gadget with TWC's icons.

(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8333/twciconsgadget.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 25, 2010, 12:03:01 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 24, 2010, 10:48:42 PM

I've managed to replace the icons on the Windows 7 weather gadget with TWC's icons.

([url]http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8333/twciconsgadget.png[/url])

interesting, even though I don't find much in terms of accuracy from it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2010, 12:27:53 AM

The only time I went to Olive Garden was on my 15th birthday. The food then was DELICIOUS! Unfortunately, if I want to go to Olive Garden, I have to go to Yuma. I don't think there's one in SD. I would so totally go that far if I want to eat out at Olive Garden.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:06:35 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 09:29:58 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 24, 2010, 09:17:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2010, 08:30:50 PM

Dang, I think I'm about ready to pass out. :blink: No more staying up til 4 AM for me. :wacko:

Aww I LOVE all nighters :P

If I HAD to do an all-nighter, I could only do it once. :wacko: The night part isn't bad, it's the next day that's just :yawn: :sleeping:

Talk about it... I'd stay up until about 3 AM durring school days and i'd feel tired. Some days i'd be hyper during school. I think it's just what I do in the morning... if I ride my bike to school I am not loopy, but if I take the bus I am exhausted. Kinda funny how that works  :lol: But, I am an night owl for sure. I just need some other people to stay up and chat to me **cough** Zach **cough** :bleh:

The only time I stayed up for 48 hours was on December 23rd to December 24th. I wanted to just collapse when I walk... auctually that did happen. I was the new rug ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 25, 2010, 01:32:52 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:06:35 AM

Talk about it... I'd stay up until about 3 AM durring school days and i'd feel tired. Some days i'd be hyper during school. I think it's just what I do in the morning... if I ride my bike to school I am not loopy, but if I take the bus I am exhausted. Kinda funny how that works  :lol: But, I am an night owl for sure. I just need some other people to stay up and chat to me **cough** Zach **cough** :bleh:

The only time I stayed up for 48 hours was on December 23rd to December 24th. I wanted to just collapse when I walk... auctually that did happen. I was the new rug ;)

Naps are the best!! I easily stayed up 2-3am on school nights. My mid afternoon naps were awesome :D

Oh I am going down to the Outer Banks for the next few days. If I am not active I dont have an internet/cellular connection ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:49:27 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2010, 01:32:52 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:06:35 AM

Talk about it... I'd stay up until about 3 AM durring school days and i'd feel tired. Some days i'd be hyper during school. I think it's just what I do in the morning... if I ride my bike to school I am not loopy, but if I take the bus I am exhausted. Kinda funny how that works  :lol: But, I am an night owl for sure. I just need some other people to stay up and chat to me **cough** Zach **cough** :bleh:

The only time I stayed up for 48 hours was on December 23rd to December 24th. I wanted to just collapse when I walk... auctually that did happen. I was the new rug ;)

Naps are the best!! I easily stayed up 2-3am on school nights. My mid afternoon naps were awesome :D

Oh I am going down to the Outer Banks for the next few days. If I am not active I dont have an internet/cellular connection ;)

I agree! I love just taking naps. Almost everyday after school i'd just crash... but I would regret it when I had homework  :hmm:

Speaking of you not being active, I see you arnt on AIM or Gmail. Kinda a shocker for me since you seem to always be on lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2010, 02:19:17 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 25, 2010, 01:32:52 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:06:35 AM

Talk about it... I'd stay up until about 3 AM durring school days and i'd feel tired. Some days i'd be hyper during school. I think it's just what I do in the morning... if I ride my bike to school I am not loopy, but if I take the bus I am exhausted. Kinda funny how that works  :lol: But, I am an night owl for sure. I just need some other people to stay up and chat to me **cough** Zach **cough** :bleh:

The only time I stayed up for 48 hours was on December 23rd to December 24th. I wanted to just collapse when I walk... auctually that did happen. I was the new rug ;)

Naps are the best!! I easily stayed up 2-3am on school nights. My mid afternoon naps were awesome :D

Oh I am going down to the Outer Banks for the next few days. If I am not active I dont have an internet/cellular connection ;)

Christmas and New Years: The only days where I can actually pull an all nighter.

Have fun at the Outer Banks, Martin!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2010, 04:51:48 AM

I can't sleep. Gotta love it when the a/c doesn't work and it's a sizzling night. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2010, 08:13:38 AM

After sleeping last night, I had a dream that I was at school and Trammell Starks was playing on the intercom. :blink: :wacko: My eyes first opened at 5:30 but I went back to sleep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 25, 2010, 09:02:48 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:06:35 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2010, 09:29:58 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 24, 2010, 09:17:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2010, 08:30:50 PM

Dang, I think I'm about ready to pass out. :blink: No more staying up til 4 AM for me. :wacko:

Aww I LOVE all nighters :P

If I HAD to do an all-nighter, I could only do it once. :wacko: The night part isn't bad, it's the next day that's just :yawn: :sleeping:

Talk about it... I'd stay up until about 3 AM durring school days and i'd feel tired. Some days i'd be hyper during school. I think it's just what I do in the morning... if I ride my bike to school I am not loopy, but if I take the bus I am exhausted. Kinda funny how that works  :lol: But, I am an night owl for sure. I just need some other people to stay up and chat to me **cough** Zach **cough** :bleh:

The only time I stayed up for 48 hours was on December 23rd to December 24th. I wanted to just collapse when I walk... auctually that did happen. I was the new rug ;)

I pulled an all nighter just two days ago, waiting for iPhone 4. I got up Wed at about 6:45AM for work, went up to the Apple Store right after work, arrived there about 9PM and stayed up until about 10AM Thursday when I took a two hour nap, then went back to work. My legs still hurt...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 25, 2010, 09:34:16 AM

I managed to get through my first year of college without an all nights.  I think I stayed up til 1AM countless nights, but actually got decent sleep.

Now that  I am taking summer classes, I have had two all nighters, staying up til 4, 5 AM and waking up at 7AM.. NOT FUN!  My sleep schedule is so screwed up right now, and I hate it.  Thank god I have 4 more days of my in school summer class (still have a month left of my online summer class :( )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2010, 09:51:53 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:49:27 AM

I agree! I love just taking naps. Almost everyday after school i'd just crash... but I would regret it when I had homework  :hmm:

Haha, same here. I'm almost always dead tired by the time I get home from school. I only sleep 5-6 hours at best at night, and sleep 2-3 hours in the afternoon :D

Lately I've been tired a lot as I am every summer, since I never do much lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on June 25, 2010, 11:09:11 AM

I try not to stay up late anymore, since if I do my sleep schedule gets messed up for weeks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 25, 2010, 12:20:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

WOOT! We shall partay!  :dance:
/me brings the cake.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 25, 2010, 12:22:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2010, 12:20:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

WOOT! We shall partay!  :dance:
/me brings the cake.

/me puts up decorations.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2010, 12:23:38 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 23, 2010, 10:21:12 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 09:20:37 PM

Does anyone know if the iPod touch will be available in 3G? I want to use it for my car to listen to streams which I couldn't do with a wifi connection.

Its called the iPhone :P

Yeah that's a problem - I have Verizon. :)

I wonder if I can get an iPhone and not have it activated so I can just use it as an ipod.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 25, 2010, 12:25:47 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2010, 12:23:38 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 23, 2010, 10:21:12 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 23, 2010, 09:20:37 PM

Does anyone know if the iPod touch will be available in 3G? I want to use it for my car to listen to streams which I couldn't do with a wifi connection.

Its called the iPhone :P

Yeah that's a problem - I have Verizon. :)

I wonder if I can get an iPhone and not have it activated so I can just use it as an ipod.

At that point, you might as well save quite a few bucks and get an iPod Touch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 25, 2010, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 25, 2010, 12:22:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2010, 12:20:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

WOOT! We shall partay!  :dance:
/me brings the cake.

/me puts up decorations.

*Trevor brings some Nacho Cheese :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 25, 2010, 01:24:31 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on June 25, 2010, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on June 25, 2010, 12:22:34 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 25, 2010, 12:20:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

WOOT! We shall partay!  :dance:
/me brings the cake.

/me puts up decorations.

*Trevor brings some Nacho Cheese :D

/me brings cheesy party games :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2010, 01:29:23 PM

I've only pulled an all nighter once while going to a party two yrs ago

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2010, 02:04:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

That's strange...I thought this site had been around since 2005. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2010, 07:31:42 PM

Yep happy 3rd to all the members who've been here since the first days of opening. Speaking of anniversaries,today marks the 1st anniversary of Michael jacksons death.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2010, 07:38:22 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2010, 02:04:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

That's strange...I thought this site had been around since 2005. :blink:

TWCT was originally just a free hosted message board, which opened in early 2005, but the TWCT we know now didn't launch until June 2007. The site actually launched around early-mid June; this particular SMF forum just didn't open until the 25th (after we encountered an issue with the old Invision-esque forum).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 25, 2010, 08:04:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2010, 07:38:22 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2010, 02:04:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

That's strange...I thought this site had been around since 2005. :blink:

TWCT was originally just a free hosted message board, which opened in early 2005, but the TWCT we know now didn't launch until June 2007. The site actually launched around early-mid June; this particular SMF forum just didn't open until the 25th (after we encountered an issue with the old Invision-esque forum).

And it's worth noting that the original forum wasn't called "TWC Today." It was just a TWC/weather-themed message board run by Gary. The "TWC Today" name didn't come into effect until after Matt said that he would stop all current content on TWC Classics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2010, 08:17:40 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 25, 2010, 08:04:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 25, 2010, 07:38:22 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 25, 2010, 02:04:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 25, 2010, 09:44:25 AM

Sorry for the sudden topic change, but Happy 3rd Birthday to TWC Today!! B)

That's strange...I thought this site had been around since 2005. :blink:

TWCT was originally just a free hosted message board, which opened in early 2005, but the TWCT we know now didn't launch until June 2007. The site actually launched around early-mid June; this particular SMF forum just didn't open until the 25th (after we encountered an issue with the old Invision-esque forum).

And it's worth noting that the original forum wasn't called "TWC Today." It was just a TWC/weather-themed message board run by Gary. The "TWC Today" name didn't come into effect until after Matt said that he would stop all current content on TWC Classics.

OK...that makes sense.  :yes: Wow Mike, according to your sig, you've been on these forums for awhile now.

Happy 3rd Anniversary, TWCT Forums!
 :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 26, 2010, 02:44:59 AM

Hmm... has anyone seen Microsoft's Kinect thing? I want that so bad! But, does anybody know if it will work with the older 360's? ("Older" meaning after the slim one that was just released). I have the Jasper motherboard in mine, which is the latest board out from Microsoft with 1 I/O port and 2 USB ports... so if someone knows if the the Kinect would work with mine, I would love to hear that :) Since I know we have some heavy videogamers here...

And also, sorry for the sudden topic change :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 26, 2010, 10:22:55 AM

I agree, the Kinect looks really cool! I definitely buying it when it comes out.

I also have an older 360, and from what I have read, it will work with all 360 models. The only difference is the new 360 has a port specifically for it, requiring no power cable. You will need a power adapter for the Kinect for older 360s.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 26, 2010, 11:10:04 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 26, 2010, 02:44:59 AM

Hmm... has anyone seen Microsoft's Kinect thing? I want that so bad! But, does anybody know if it will work with the older 360's? ("Older" meaning after the slim one that was just released).

From the XBox website...  http://www.xbox.com/en-us/kinect (http://www.xbox.com/en-us/kinect)

Quote

You are the controller
Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect (formerly known as “Project Natal”) gets everyone off the couch.  Want to join a friend in the fun?  Simply jump in.  And the best part is Kinect works with every Xbox 360®

I'm kind of interested in it, I just don't know if I'm ready to fork over $150 for it when I can get the whole Wii console for $199. It'll really depend on the games available for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2010, 11:52:08 PM

I'm finally done with moving! :dance:  It took a lot longer than I thought, but I'm now all settled into my new apartment.  Hope all of you are doing well this weekend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 27, 2010, 12:26:21 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 26, 2010, 11:10:04 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 26, 2010, 02:44:59 AM

Hmm... has anyone seen Microsoft's Kinect thing? I want that so bad! But, does anybody know if it will work with the older 360's? ("Older" meaning after the slim one that was just released).

From the XBox website...  [url]http://www.xbox.com/en-us/kinect[/url] ([url]http://www.xbox.com/en-us/kinect[/url])

Quote

You are the controller
Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect (formerly known as “Project Natal”) gets everyone off the couch.  Want to join a friend in the fun?  Simply jump in.  And the best part is Kinect works with every Xbox 360®

I'm kind of interested in it, I just don't know if I'm ready to fork over $150 for it when I can get the whole Wii console for $199. It'll really depend on the games available for it.

The 360 Slim costs 299$ from Best Buy, and the Kinect bar costs 150$. thats over 450$ (Including tax). I'll just stick with my 360 Pro. Works like a charm still (despite the fact that I left it on over 48 hours once). Speaking of that, aren't they supposed to turn off after 4 hours with the Zepher motherboards and up? :dunno:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2010, 11:52:08 PM

I'm finally done with moving! :dance:  It took a lot longer than I thought, but I'm now all settled into my new apartment.  Hope all of you are doing well this weekend.

Great to hear that dude! :) And so far my weekend consisted of GTA IV... so I guess I was pretty occupied :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on June 27, 2010, 12:39:08 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2010, 11:52:08 PM

I'm finally done with moving! :dance:  It took a lot longer than I thought, but I'm now all settled into my new apartment.  Hope all of you are doing well this weekend.

That's great! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on June 27, 2010, 01:28:39 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2010, 11:52:08 PM

I'm finally done with moving! :dance:  It took a lot longer than I thought, but I'm now all settled into my new apartment.  Hope all of you are doing well this weekend.

Welcome back online Patrick :)

Oh wow! The temperature here went up by 10 degrees in just one hour, 12 to 1pm. It was around 80 degrees at 12, then went up to 90 at 1. Before noon, the winds were coming from the northeast, the warm front came and the winds shifted to southwest.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 27, 2010, 01:32:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2010, 11:52:08 PM

I'm finally done with moving! :dance:  It took a lot longer than I thought, but I'm now all settled into my new apartment.  Hope all of you are doing well this weekend.

Welcome back, Patrick! :welcome: We're glad to see you again. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2010, 02:16:52 PM

Thanks guys!  I'm really glad it's over as one of my family members had car trouble on moving day, which delayed everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 27, 2010, 02:35:48 PM

Good to have you back. :) When you get the chance do you think you can give us some pics or video of your new local forecast?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2010, 04:32:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 27, 2010, 02:35:48 PM

Good to have you back. :) When you get the chance do you think you can give us some pics or video of your new local forecast?

I just put up a video for it now on my channel, but the quality is definitely not as good due to no HD here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 28, 2010, 02:08:22 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 26, 2010, 11:52:08 PM

I'm finally done with moving! :dance:  It took a lot longer than I thought, but I'm now all settled into my new apartment.  Hope all of you are doing well this weekend.

Congrats on the move! :)

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2010, 04:32:14 PM

I just put up a video for it now on my channel, but the quality is definitely not as good due to no HD here.

There isnt a local forecast on HD so it doesn't really matter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 28, 2010, 06:18:55 PM

Hard to believe it's been a year already. Today's the 1 year anniversary of Billy Mays.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2010, 06:20:50 PM

Wow, whoever wrote the forecast synopsis at my NWS today has bad grammar :P

Quote

A cold front will cross the region late tonight. Ahead of the front. Showers and scattered strong thunderstorms are expected. Behind the front. Slightly cooler and gradually less humid conditions are expected Tuesday. Cooler and significantly less humid conditions are expected Tuesday night through the end of the week. Courtesy of high pressure building east from the midwest states. As the high gets offshore this weekend. Expect warmer and more humid conditions for the upcoming holIday weekend into early next week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 28, 2010, 06:29:04 PM

Wow...thunderstorms rolling through really cool the temperature off. :o We've gone from 95 degrees to 77 degrees in about 2 hours. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 28, 2010, 09:12:59 PM

A tornado warning was issued just merely an hour after the same county and interstate (I-81) I traveled through today. This was Cuyoga county NY and I noticed the clouds were darkening and it was raining a bit, but who would've known a tornado warning/possible tornado would develop in the same exact area I just traveled through just an hour ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 28, 2010, 10:45:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2010, 04:51:48 AM

I can't sleep. Gotta love it when the a/c doesn't work and it's a sizzling night. <_<

Try sleeping in a tent outside! haha I am back from camping as most of you have already seen. I went down to Cape Hatteras for a few days with some friends. Boy was it hot. One night I just had to sleep in my car with the AC on once in a while. Still it was a lot of fun :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 28, 2010, 11:07:15 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 28, 2010, 10:45:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2010, 04:51:48 AM

I can't sleep. Gotta love it when the a/c doesn't work and it's a sizzling night. <_<

Try sleeping in a tent outside! haha I am back from camping as most of you have already seen. I went down to Cape Hatteras for a few days with some friends. Boy was it hot. One night I just had to sleep in my car with the AC on once in a while. Still it was a lot of fun :)

Nice! I'm glad you had fun camping! I was up in canada for the weekend for a little family reunion and it wasn't bad..considering the scenic road trip. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2010, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 28, 2010, 10:45:59 PM

Try sleeping in a tent outside! haha I am back from camping as most of you have already seen. I went down to Cape Hatteras for a few days with some friends. Boy was it hot. One night I just had to sleep in my car with the AC on once in a while. Still it was a lot of fun :)

The Outer Banks are nice, I was there back in 2003. It was hot when we were there though. Glad you had fun! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 28, 2010, 11:43:45 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 28, 2010, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 28, 2010, 10:45:59 PM

Try sleeping in a tent outside! haha I am back from camping as most of you have already seen. I went down to Cape Hatteras for a few days with some friends. Boy was it hot. One night I just had to sleep in my car with the AC on once in a while. Still it was a lot of fun :)

The Outer Banks are nice, I was there back in 2003. It was hot when we were there though. Glad you had fun! :)

I must agree with both of you that the Outer Banks is a great place to visit when there's no hurricane around.  I've been through Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, and Cape Hatteras.  I even rode on a boat through Oregon Inlet for a fishing trip to the Gulf Stream years ago.  Yes, the water is pure blue and beautiful once you get out there. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 28, 2010, 11:48:21 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 28, 2010, 11:43:45 PM

I even rode on a boat through Oregon Inlet for a fishing trip to the Gulf Stream years ago.  Yes, the water is pure blue and beautiful once you get out there. B)

Wow, that must have been nice! Never really boated out into the ocean yet, just along the Delaware Bay and the back bays along the NJ shoreline.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 29, 2010, 10:52:21 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 28, 2010, 10:45:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2010, 04:51:48 AM

I can't sleep. Gotta love it when the a/c doesn't work and it's a sizzling night. <_<

Try sleeping in a tent outside! haha I am back from camping as most of you have already seen. I went down to Cape Hatteras for a few days with some friends. Boy was it hot. One night I just had to sleep in my car with the AC on once in a while. Still it was a lot of fun :)

You really get around, don't you :P. 

Beautiful pics.  I used to live on the coast of North Carolina until I was 4, so I probably have been to the Outer Banks at one point or another (can't remember..haha)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 29, 2010, 11:38:29 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 28, 2010, 11:48:21 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 28, 2010, 11:43:45 PM

I even rode on a boat through Oregon Inlet for a fishing trip to the Gulf Stream years ago.  Yes, the water is pure blue and beautiful once you get out there. B)

Wow, that must have been nice! Never really boated out into the ocean yet, just along the Delaware Bay and the back bays along the NJ shoreline.

Me neither. It's part of my 'things to do this summer' list though. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 29, 2010, 11:59:24 AM

In summer 2007 I was walking along the Atlantic Ocean in Vilano Beach, FL (just outside of St. Augustine) and it was a nice vacation except for when I tried to retrieve a flip flop and I almost got caught in a current. :hmm: I have never been swimming and almost got to boat in the Hillsborough River.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 29, 2010, 10:17:53 PM

I think we've had a discussion on this before, but let me just ask again...is Windows 7 a good operating system? :dunno: I know that now it might be the only Windows system out there, since I think XP and Vista have been discontinued. :thinking: Anyways, our home computer crashed the other day, and I just wanted to get everyone's opinion on Windows 7, even if that's the only Windows-related operating system available now.

Also, Office 2010 is great, right? I think we'll be getting that installed too. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 29, 2010, 10:38:37 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 29, 2010, 10:17:53 PM

I think we've had a discussion on this before, but let me just ask again...is Windows 7 a good operating system? :dunno: I know that now it might be the only Windows system out there, since I think XP and Vista have been discontinued. :thinking: Anyways, our home computer crashed the other day, and I just wanted to get everyone's opinion on Windows 7, even if that's the only Windows-related operating system available now.

Also, Office 2010 is great, right? I think we'll be getting that installed too. :biggrin:

Windows 7 is just simply amazing. It runs faster and smoother than XP or Vista. It's a big improvement in terms of Operating Systems. I think you should definitely upgrade when you get the chance.

Office 2010 is much better than 2007, to be honest. It's not that complicated to use at all!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2010, 10:39:08 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 28, 2010, 11:07:15 PM

Nice! I'm glad you had fun camping! I was up in canada for the weekend for a little family reunion and it wasn't bad..considering the scenic road trip. B)

Thats awesome. I hope you had fun :)

Quote from: Mike M on June 28, 2010, 11:16:24 PM

The Outer Banks are nice, I was there back in 2003. It was hot when we were there though. Glad you had fun! :)

Oh neat! Where did you go down there?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2010, 10:58:31 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 29, 2010, 10:39:08 PM

Oh neat! Where did you go down there?

We stayed somewhere just outside of Cape Hatteras, forget what it was called... but it was a HUGE mansion we rented (we went with my mom's two other sisters and their families) somewhere in the open by the beach. Had have been worth over a few million (had three floors, 7 bedrooms). I know we visited Cape Hatteras, Kitty Hawk, and I think Nags Head. We also went up that lighthouse you visited as well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2010, 11:43:01 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 29, 2010, 10:58:31 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 29, 2010, 10:39:08 PM

Oh neat! Where did you go down there?

We stayed somewhere just outside of Cape Hatteras, forget what it was called... but it was a HUGE mansion we rented (we went with my mom's two other sisters and their families) somewhere in the open by the beach. Had have been worth over a few million (had three floors, 7 bedrooms). I know we visited Cape Hatteras, Kitty Hawk, and I think Nags Head. We also went up that lighthouse you visited as well. :yes:

Ah yes sounds like Avon or Frisco. The houses in that area are quite nice. :yes:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 28, 2010, 11:43:45 PM

I must agree with both of you that the Outer Banks is a great place to visit when there's no hurricane around.  I've been through Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, and Cape Hatteras.  I even rode on a boat through Oregon Inlet for a fishing trip to the Gulf Stream years ago.  Yes, the water is pure blue and beautiful once you get out there. B)

Oh very nice Patrick. Kitty Hawk is fantastic. Duck and Corolla are by far my favorite places on the Outer Banks. Oregon Inlet is cool too! That long bridge is quite fun to drive along. Glad you got a chance to do that :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2010, 11:51:33 PM

I loved driving along that bridge and tunnel along the mouth of the Chesapeake. Wish I took pictures.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 30, 2010, 12:15:52 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 29, 2010, 11:51:33 PM

I loved driving along that bridge and tunnel along the mouth of the Chesapeake. Wish I took pictures.  :hmm:

Oh the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Quite an engineering marvel there. Its nearly 18 miles!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2010, 11:46:34 AM

Another engineering marvel you should've been in were the tunnels underneath the Poconos in PA. If you drive by I-476 up to Allentown/Poconos, you will go underneath a 2 mile tunnel right under the mountains with breathtaking scenery comprised of grassy hills, valleys and a small river as you exit the tunnel

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 30, 2010, 12:54:30 PM

I've been through tunnels all along the I-95 megaopolis in the NE and the Chesapeke Bay Bridge Tunnel system, and it was a nice experience as we don't have tunnels down here. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 30, 2010, 01:01:24 PM

Tunnels are neat to drive through but can be a real problem if things go wrong.  I'd rather be on a bridge than in a tunnel if I have a choice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 30, 2010, 01:08:42 PM

<3 tunnels. They're dark, and scary.. and fun.  :happy:  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2010, 03:48:06 PM

Wow, the dewpoint is 37° here right now. Can't say I've seen them this low this time of year. :blink: Just 36 hours ago they were in the low-mid 70's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 30, 2010, 04:20:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 30, 2010, 12:54:30 PM

I've been through tunnels all along the I-95 megaopolis in the NE and the Chesapeke Bay Bridge Tunnel system, and it was a nice experience as we don't have tunnels down here. :(

Be REAL happy you don't have tunnels. We have about 4 that connect hundreds of thousands of people each day. They back up sooooo bad. Its outrageous and the worst bottleneck of traffic in the area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 30, 2010, 04:48:25 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 30, 2010, 04:20:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 30, 2010, 12:54:30 PM

I've been through tunnels all along the I-95 megaopolis in the NE and the Chesapeke Bay Bridge Tunnel system, and it was a nice experience as we don't have tunnels down here. :(

Be REAL happy you don't have tunnels. We have about 4 that connect hundreds of thousands of people each day. They back up sooooo bad. Its outrageous and the worst bottleneck of traffic in the area.

Yup, same here. The only way to get out of the city from the east is through the Squirrel Hill Tunnel on I-376, from the west you have the Ft. Pitt Tunnels on I-279/US-22/30, and from the south the Liberty Tubes on PA-51. You're talking about hours of traffic during rush hour...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 30, 2010, 05:23:46 PM

No tunnels here... just TONS of bridges and overpasses.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2010, 05:37:22 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 30, 2010, 05:23:46 PM

No tunnels here... just TONS of bridges and overpasses.

NYC is a combo of the two. You have the Brooklyn Battery, Lincoln, Holland, and Queens- Midtown tunnels while there are countless bridges and overpasses in the area as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 30, 2010, 06:15:30 PM

No real bridges or tunnels around here.  Longest span I went across was the Wabash River on US 52.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 30, 2010, 06:28:55 PM

Lots of Tunnels and Bridges here

RT-6 Bridge, Charles Braga Bridge, Government Ctr Tunnel

http://www.aaroads.com/northeast/i-195_ma.html (http://www.aaroads.com/northeast/i-195_ma.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 30, 2010, 09:24:01 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 30, 2010, 05:23:46 PM

No tunnels here... just TONS of bridges and overpasses.

Same here. There's an old Pittsburgh saying, "You can't go anywhere without crossing a bridge or going through a tunnel." I assume that's why Pittsburgh is known as "the city of bridges."  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 01, 2010, 03:09:10 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

The most random error Ive heard :blink: Hope you get it fixed

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 01, 2010, 07:07:14 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

Apple's way of saying "fuck you"  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 01, 2010, 11:45:39 AM

Hello from Birmingham!! I am halfway back to Memphis after my week-long vacation in ATL!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:29:41 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 01, 2010, 07:07:14 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

Apple's way of saying "f*** you"  :thumbsup:

Pretty much! Luckily, while I was sleeping, the error seemed to fix itself. Hm..very weird.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 01, 2010, 02:11:04 PM

If you have cydia, search for an app that is called "fake carrier" and if you ever would like to get rid of the time on the toolbar, you can do so through that app.

but since it appears that it self fixed, I guess you don't need it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 01, 2010, 02:11:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 01, 2010, 07:07:14 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

Apple's way of saying "f*** you"  :thumbsup:

They do that a lot :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2010, 05:42:35 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

I thought you didn't like Apple products? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 06:07:06 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 01, 2010, 05:42:35 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

I thought you didn't like Apple products? :unsure:

Oh, believe me, I hate Apple and how they run things. But, for the money, the iPod Touch is the best thing out there IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2010, 06:55:17 PM

Just found an XL in Estes Park, CO. Its just a couple miles west of Boulder.. The CC comes from Fort Collins. I'll have some videos later...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 01, 2010, 10:24:06 PM

^That's very cool. Did you go on vacation to Colorado?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 01, 2010, 10:33:09 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2010, 06:55:17 PM

Just found an XL in Estes Park, CO. Its just a couple miles west of Boulder.. The CC comes from Fort Collins. I'll have some videos later...

Nice, can't wait to see clips! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 01, 2010, 10:37:43 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2010, 06:55:17 PM

Just found an XL in Estes Park, CO. Its just a couple miles west of Boulder.. The CC comes from Fort Collins. I'll have some videos later...

Wow...I was in Estes Park just a little less than a month ago! :o I guess it's a small world. :P I could never find anything out about a STAR, though, because the YMCA of the Rockies didn't have a TV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2010, 11:14:30 PM

The videos will have to wait till tomorrow....but just so you know I'm tellin the truth, here are a couple screencaps. Notice the pixely radar.. That's something I've never been able to achieve with my emulations.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 02, 2010, 09:33:29 AM

Well FPB is gonna have a meeting on the 7th to update on a few things. The update on analog cable's cutoff, the schedule of adding the new HD channels (including TWC), The Video-on-Demand project, and finally adding MSNBC to the Cable line-up (which may cause a shift in the 30's where TWC is located. The 30s are where all of the News Channels like CNN and sports channels like ESPN and FSN reside.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 10:36:43 AM

You don't have MSNBC yet? That's odd, we've always had it on expanded basic cable here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 02, 2010, 10:58:34 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 10:36:43 AM

You don't have MSNBC yet? That's odd, we've always had it on expanded basic cable here.

FPB is stupid about that, it's kinda like how we don't have FX either...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 11:00:07 AM

And a rather boring Weatherscan :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 02, 2010, 11:21:50 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 11:00:07 AM

And a rather boring Weatherscan :P

(http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/7360/snapshot20345514.jpg)

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2010, 01:40:51 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2010, 06:55:17 PM

Just found an XL in Estes Park, CO. Its just a couple miles west of Boulder.. The CC comes from Fort Collins. I'll have some videos later...

Wow that's cool! I've never even heard of that place so it is not a surprise that an XL or a legacy STAR would be out there in the open west..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 02, 2010, 02:42:20 PM

I know you all are going to LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOVE this story.  Justin Beiber is in my town :rolleyes:  This kid is insane.  People were flooding the newsroom I work in with pictures of him spotted around town, and even cell phone video.  It is REDICULOUS!  He got kicked out of Wal Mart because him and his "posse" were riding bikes and throwing balls around.  PUNK! 

Even wierder (is that a word? :P)..my brother's friend's sister (who is 20) is a huge fan of him, so she went down to the hotel he is staying at and tried spotting him.  She wasn't alone.  The station did a live report from the hotel, and there were like 30 pre-teen/teen girls standing out there screaming for this no-talent kid!  Unbelievable!!  Anyways, she got invited to go bowling with Justin's back-up singers and dancers..crazy (which it never ended up happening..haha).

They are shutting down streets because of this kid.  Absolutely rediculous  :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 02, 2010, 04:09:09 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 06:07:06 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 01, 2010, 05:42:35 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 01, 2010, 01:19:00 AM

Just Jailbroke my iPod Touch 2G, and now it displays the wrong time (several hours and minutes off), and I can't fix it in the settings, nor dos syncing with iTunes correct it. And it appears there's no fix for it. Crap.

I thought you didn't like Apple products? :unsure:

Oh, believe me, I hate Apple and how they run things. But, for the money, the iPod Touch is the best thing out there IMO.

We are the same person! HAHA I hate Apple as a company and their values but they do make a damn good product.

Quote from: LFMusicFan on July 01, 2010, 06:55:17 PM

Just found an XL in Estes Park, CO. Its just a couple miles west of Boulder.. The CC comes from Fort Collins. I'll have some videos later...

Very cool find! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 02, 2010, 07:05:11 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

I'll say...Justin Bieber sucks. But I really wouldn't say all music in this era is terrible. That's generalization.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 02, 2010, 07:47:28 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 02, 2010, 07:05:11 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

I'll say...Justin Bieber sucks. But I really wouldn't say all music in this era is terrible. That's generalization.

Speaking of Justin Bieber....guess who is on TWC right now......  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 02, 2010, 08:17:29 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

Nah its just a fad that will burn out. Remember Jonas Brothers? I dont think anyone cares about them anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on July 02, 2010, 08:47:56 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 02, 2010, 08:17:29 PM

Nah its just a fad that will burn out. Remember Jonas Brothers? I dont think anyone cares about them anymore.

I agree. Basically most music these days are fads. People only listen to it since it looks "cool"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 02, 2010, 08:48:13 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 02, 2010, 08:17:29 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

Nah its just a fad that will burn out. Remember Jonas Brothers? I dont think anyone cares about them anymore.

Greetings from Iowa!  :happy:
They better not! I'll get Mickey Mouse from South Park to kill them! (If you saw that South Park episode :P ) And as for Justin Bieber, no one here really likes him except for those wannabe girls at my school... just stupid music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 02, 2010, 09:37:16 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on July 02, 2010, 07:47:28 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 02, 2010, 07:05:11 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

I'll say...Justin Bieber sucks. But I really wouldn't say all music in this era is terrible. That's generalization.

Speaking of Justin Bieber....guess who is on TWC right now......  :wacko:

Wait...what!?!? :blink:

Well, if Bieber is popular, what are the odds that he will be interviewed on the next WUWA? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2010, 09:38:31 PM

I just installed Google Chrome on my PC. So far so good, definitely more stabler and faster than IE and FF. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 02, 2010, 11:50:17 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2010, 09:38:31 PM

I just installed Google Chrome on my PC. So far so good, definitely more stabler and faster than IE and FF. :happy:

I heart Chrome. :wub: But Firefox 4...if they make even more improvements on the speed...may just make me switch back to it. I HATE IE. But I finally tried the preview of IE9. MUCH better. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 11:50:55 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 02, 2010, 09:37:16 PM

Well, if Bieber is popular, what are the odds that he will be interviewed on the next WUWA? :P

He already was last November...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 03, 2010, 12:36:22 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 05:28:36 PM

Justin Beiber is going to be the next Michael Jackson. It's ridiculous. Plus, his music (and any music from this current era) is TERRIBLE.

Have to disagree with the bold.... 

....But I definitely agree about Bieber.  Once that voice cracks..career over.  Bieber who?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 03, 2010, 11:24:18 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 11:50:55 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 02, 2010, 09:37:16 PM

Well, if Bieber is popular, what are the odds that he will be interviewed on the next WUWA? :P

He already was last November...

Shows you how few people here actually watch WUWA :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 03, 2010, 11:59:56 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 03, 2010, 11:24:18 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 11:50:55 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 02, 2010, 09:37:16 PM

Well, if Bieber is popular, what are the odds that he will be interviewed on the next WUWA? :P

He already was last November...

Shows you how few people here actually watch WUWA :P

Too early. Me need sleep

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 03, 2010, 12:51:33 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 03, 2010, 11:59:56 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 03, 2010, 11:24:18 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 02, 2010, 11:50:55 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 02, 2010, 09:37:16 PM

Well, if Bieber is popular, what are the odds that he will be interviewed on the next WUWA? :P

He already was last November...

Shows you how few people here actually watch WUWA :P

Too early. Me need sleep

Yeah...there you go. :yes: I'm not getting up THAT early to watch WUWA...heck, in the summer I'm still asleep for most of the re-run. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 04, 2010, 01:28:54 AM

Aren't you guys up that early to get ready during the school year or for work or whatever?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 04, 2010, 01:50:52 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2010, 09:38:31 PM

I just installed Google Chrome on my PC. So far so good, definitely more stabler and faster than IE and FF. :happy:

Chrome ftw!! Once I went Chrome I never went back to Firefox.

Quote from: Mike M on July 04, 2010, 01:28:54 AM

Aren't you guys up that early to get ready during the school year or for work or whatever?

Haha in the summer I usually head to sleep around 4/5am and sleep until who knows when! When school was in session I remained in bed for every last second possible!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 04, 2010, 02:21:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 04, 2010, 01:50:52 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2010, 09:38:31 PM

I just installed Google Chrome on my PC. So far so good, definitely more stabler and faster than IE and FF. :happy:

Chrome ftw!! Once I went Chrome I never went back to Firefox.

FF had my heart for years. Then Chrome came and swept me off my feet. :wub: I have since divorced FF. She was starting to get on my nerves. Not as bad as my first wife though, that bloated, slow IE...she was a bitch. :bleh:

Quote from: Mike M on July 04, 2010, 01:28:54 AM

Aren't you guys up that early to get ready during the school year or for work or whatever?

I'm always up late and sleep in late during the summer. During the school year, I have to get up early for classes (next semester I have an 8am, FML), so I will probably get up around 7:15, with just enough time to shower and catch a few minutes of news. I haven't watched TWC mornings in a few years now... there's no need to because checking weather.com or my TWC Android App is much quicker.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 04, 2010, 02:33:15 AM

I had fun last night making color tables for GRLevel3. Can anyone say that intensities are indicated by the color code at the top of the screen? :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 04, 2010, 03:11:21 AM

Quote from: Tyler on July 04, 2010, 02:21:13 AM

I'm always up late and sleep in late during the summer. During the school year, I have to get up early for classes (next semester I have an 8am, FML), so I will probably get up around 7:15, with just enough time to shower and catch a few minutes of news. I haven't watched TWC mornings in a few years now... there's no need to because checking weather.com or my TWC Android App is much quicker.

I last watched TWC regularly in the mornings before WUWA when Steph and Mike had all of their energy devoted towards YWT. Still miss Heather, Nicole and Eat You Guy though :( They were a great team. I actually don't use TWC as my primary source for weather. Rather use NWS or local first.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 04, 2010, 10:18:30 AM

During TNT's broadcast of the Coke Zero 400 last night:

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4805/snapshot20100704013802.jpg)

Apparently Meatwad drives a Dodge in NASCAR now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 04, 2010, 10:31:18 AM

Lol, can't believe I didn't notice that, I was watching too  :rofl2:

Pretty wild race last night though. Almost 20 cars out, mostly due to accidents, including that ~10 car wreck toward the end of the race. :yes: Will be interesting to see how things will feel once that track gets paved.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 05, 2010, 12:00:39 AM

Tomorrow begins my NWS career.  Please wish me luck as I'll definitely be a little nervous on the first day!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 05, 2010, 12:18:39 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 05, 2010, 12:00:39 AM

Tomorrow begins my NWS career.  Please wish me luck as I'll definitely be a little nervous on the first day!

GOOD LUCK!!!!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 05, 2010, 12:40:29 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 05, 2010, 12:00:39 AM

Tomorrow begins my NWS career.  Please wish me luck as I'll definitely be a little nervous on the first day!

You will have some mighty warm weather to deal with! Good luck but you don't need it! :) You will do great

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 05, 2010, 01:27:12 AM

You can officially use this URL to access the forums now!  :happy:

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 05, 2010, 11:57:41 AM

OMG, that is like the longest URL I have ever seen. :blink:

Patrick, I wish you luck! Everyone is nervous and shy on their first days, but don't worry you'll get along with everyone and be familiar with your new position soon. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 05, 2010, 12:30:26 PM

Good luck Patrick, you'll do great. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 05, 2010, 12:51:09 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 05, 2010, 01:27:12 AM

You can officially use this URL to access the forums now!  :happy:

Hahaha :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 05, 2010, 12:53:22 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 05, 2010, 12:00:39 AM

Tomorrow begins my NWS career.  Please wish me luck as I'll definitely be a little nervous on the first day!

Exciting! Good luck, Patrick.  You'll do great at whatever it is you are going to do.  So, what exactly are you going to do? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 05, 2010, 01:10:39 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 05, 2010, 12:53:22 PM

Exciting! Good luck, Patrick.  You'll do great at whatever it is you are going to do.  So, what exactly are you going to do? :P

I'll probably be filling out more government forms on the first day to get myself fully into their system, including all my benefits.  I imagine that I'll be shown around the whole office and be introduced to the staff.  The rest I won't know until I actually go into the office.

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 05, 2010, 01:23:38 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 05, 2010, 01:27:12 AM

You can officially use this URL to access the forums now!  :happy:

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Thanks for the help, Jesse...NOT. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 05, 2010, 02:44:56 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 05, 2010, 01:27:12 AM

You can officially use this URL to access the forums now!  :happy:

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I'll get to work on remembering that. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 05, 2010, 08:22:20 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 05, 2010, 02:44:56 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 05, 2010, 01:27:12 AM

You can officially use this URL to access the forums now!  :happy:

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I'll get to work on remembering that. :P

Yay for "Link favoriting"  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on July 05, 2010, 10:10:00 PM

I am getting ready to go to the lake tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 05, 2010, 10:21:06 PM

I finally got my DVD recorder to record! :dance: I've had the thing for a year, just lacked DVD-RW's until today. :P

TWC Satellite Local Forecast - 7/5/2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-BsZ25bhM#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 06, 2010, 11:58:17 AM

109 in Kenyon, RI with heat index of 125 @ 1:05pm EDT :blink:

http://preview.weather.com/weather/today/41.446605,-71.624891+60+Sherman+Ave::1kg2e565dw546v6t5z1t2b2ir306z5q584e1q+02836:4:US (http://preview.weather.com/weather/today/41.446605,-71.624891+60+Sherman+Ave::1kg2e565dw546v6t5z1t2b2ir306z5q584e1q+02836:4:US)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 06, 2010, 02:31:47 PM

Quote from: Gt1racer47HD on July 06, 2010, 11:58:17 AM

109 in Kenyon, RI with heat index of 125 @ 1:05pm EDT :blink:

[url]http://preview.weather.com/weather/today/41.446605,-71.624891+60+Sherman+Ave::1kg2e565dw546v6t5z1t2b2ir306z5q584e1q+02836:4:US[/url] ([url]http://preview.weather.com/weather/today/41.446605,-71.624891+60+Sherman+Ave::1kg2e565dw546v6t5z1t2b2ir306z5q584e1q+02836:4:US[/url])

I did a DirecTV LF recording of it and it shows it down to 105 <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on July 06, 2010, 04:30:14 PM

 :rofl2: This cracks me up!  :lol:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/216542/internet-pranksters-attempt-to-send-justin-bieber-tour-to-north-korea/ (http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/216542/internet-pranksters-attempt-to-send-justin-bieber-tour-to-north-korea/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 06, 2010, 04:54:56 PM

Quote from: Robert on July 06, 2010, 04:30:14 PM

[url]http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/216542/internet-pranksters-attempt-to-send-justin-bieber-tour-to-north-korea/[/url] ([url]http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/216542/internet-pranksters-attempt-to-send-justin-bieber-tour-to-north-korea/[/url])

People have too much time on their hands

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 06, 2010, 05:53:10 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 06, 2010, 04:54:56 PM

Quote from: Robert on July 06, 2010, 04:30:14 PM

[url]http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/216542/internet-pranksters-attempt-to-send-justin-bieber-tour-to-north-korea/[/url] ([url]http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/216542/internet-pranksters-attempt-to-send-justin-bieber-tour-to-north-korea/[/url])

People have too much time on their hands

Heck, good for them. It teaches Bieber a lesson (well, not really, but I don't really like him, so I'm happy. :P)

Now if they would only do that to Miranda Cosgrove... :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 06, 2010, 07:42:41 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 06, 2010, 05:53:10 PM

Now if they would only do that to Miranda Cosgrove... :thinking:

DO NOT DISS MIRANDA LIKE THAT! :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 07, 2010, 05:50:19 AM

Quote from: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

The classic Tornado in a bottle (when you attach two 2 liter bottles together) is always fun! I remember doing that in elementary school. Its a cheap and neat activity to try :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 07, 2010, 07:09:43 AM

You can use a single bottle and shake it up to produce a tornado inside it as I had one of those.  Also, how about a lava lamp to show how fluids respond when they get hot and later cool?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: mames on July 07, 2010, 11:47:40 AM

Good ideas, thanks! 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 05:50:19 AM

Quote from: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

The classic Tornado in a bottle (when you attach two 2 liter bottles together) is always fun! I remember doing that in elementary school. Its a cheap and neat activity to try :)

My science teacher bought these things that screw the two bottles together...I think they're from Steve Spangler. No guarantees on its origin, but it's a lot less messy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 07, 2010, 12:53:30 PM

What I did one time was take a 24 oz water bottle, fill 25% of the bottle with soap and the other 75% with water, shake it, turn it upside-down, and shake in rotation. (I know, it's complicated :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 07, 2010, 01:36:54 PM

In 4th grade, we had a 7 day forecast up in our room, with velcro icons and temperatures, and we had a class meterologist (which was me  :whistling:) who looked up the forecast and arranged the 7 day forecast. I don't know if that would work with your younger group, though.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 02:22:00 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on July 07, 2010, 01:36:54 PM

This past year, we had a 7 day forecast up in our room, with velcro icons and temperatures, and we had a class meterologist (which was me  :whistling:) who looked up the forecast and arranged the 7 day forecast. I don't know if that would work with your younger group, though.  :no:

That sounds a little young for your age, Trevor. But it's also a bit too old for a preschool, most likely. Could be a way to teach a little number identification. I'd give the age group for that as 6-9. Before, it's almost impossible to them. After, it's just stupid to them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 07, 2010, 03:59:33 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 02:22:00 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on July 07, 2010, 01:36:54 PM

This past year, we had a 7 day forecast up in our room, with velcro icons and temperatures, and we had a class meterologist (which was me  :whistling:) who looked up the forecast and arranged the 7 day forecast. I don't know if that would work with your younger group, though.  :no:

That sounds a little young for your age, Trevor. But it's also a bit too old for a preschool, most likely. Could be a way to teach a little number identification. I'd give the age group for that as 6-9. Before, it's almost impossible to them. After, it's just stupid to them.

I meant the year before last (4th grade)  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 07, 2010, 04:17:14 PM

For the first time in a year, I can pick up my CBS affiliate over the air! :dance: I looked on WinTV's signal indicator and it came in pretty good. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 07, 2010, 08:42:06 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 05:50:19 AM

Quote from: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

The classic Tornado in a bottle (when you attach two 2 liter bottles together) is always fun! I remember doing that in elementary school. Its a cheap and neat activity to try :)

My science teacher bought these things that screw the two bottles together...I think they're from Steve Spangler. No guarantees on its origin, but it's a lot less messy.

Duck tape works too :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 09:04:13 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 08:42:06 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 05:50:19 AM

Quote from: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

The classic Tornado in a bottle (when you attach two 2 liter bottles together) is always fun! I remember doing that in elementary school. Its a cheap and neat activity to try :)

My science teacher bought these things that screw the two bottles together...I think they're from Steve Spangler. No guarantees on its origin, but it's a lot less messy.

Duck tape works too :P

Martin, there are so many different meanings to that, many of which I will NOT detail. Haha...I know what you're talking about. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 07, 2010, 10:38:34 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 09:04:13 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 08:42:06 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 05:50:19 AM

Quote from: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

The classic Tornado in a bottle (when you attach two 2 liter bottles together) is always fun! I remember doing that in elementary school. Its a cheap and neat activity to try :)

My science teacher bought these things that screw the two bottles together...I think they're from Steve Spangler. No guarantees on its origin, but it's a lot less messy.

Duck tape works too :P

Martin, there are so many different meanings to that, many of which I will NOT detail. Haha...I know what you're talking about. :P

Oh no! Why would you even begin to think about it that way? :wall: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 10:46:52 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 07, 2010, 10:38:34 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 09:04:13 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 08:42:06 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on July 07, 2010, 12:02:28 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 07, 2010, 05:50:19 AM

Quote from: mames on July 07, 2010, 02:31:54 AM

Hey everyone, I know I don't post much, if at all, but I've got a question.  You've all been (or still are) in elementary school/early junior high/middle school.  I'm an instructor at a local daycare, and we're doing a weather/seasons week soon.  My question is, do you all have any ideas of simple, inexpensive activities that relate to weather that I could do with the kids?  Thanks for your suggestions in advance!  PM me if there's an idea or few that you've got! 

PS:  the age range of the kids is 5 (kindergarten) through 12.

The classic Tornado in a bottle (when you attach two 2 liter bottles together) is always fun! I remember doing that in elementary school. Its a cheap and neat activity to try :)

My science teacher bought these things that screw the two bottles together...I think they're from Steve Spangler. No guarantees on its origin, but it's a lot less messy.

Duck tape works too :P

Martin, there are so many different meanings to that, many of which I will NOT detail. Haha...I know what you're talking about. :P

Oh no! Why would you even begin to think about it that way? :wall: :bleh:

I'm 14! xD :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: narunetto on July 08, 2010, 10:35:48 AM

Just thought I'd share a preview of something I've been working on.

http://youtu.be/AmO-2sxsWTU (http://youtu.be/AmO-2sxsWTU)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 09, 2010, 12:22:48 AM

Quote from: narunetto on July 08, 2010, 10:35:48 AM

Just thought I'd share a preview of something I've been working on.

[url]http://youtu.be/AmO-2sxsWTU[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/AmO-2sxsWTU[/url])

Neat! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 09, 2010, 01:43:32 PM

It seems my living room TV cannot deinterlace HD signals real well. :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 09, 2010, 04:00:26 PM

I got my copy of Ubuntu 10.04 in the mail today. I installed it on the secondary drive in my PC and it runs GREAT! I even tried a 3D virtual world online game, and I got 50-80 fps on high, versus 50-60.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 09, 2010, 04:21:46 PM

Anyone ever see a Low Ground Clearance sign before?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/beanboy89/Roadgeek/029.jpg?t=1278706482)

I spotted two of these on what is probably the poorest state-maintained road in the county.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 09, 2010, 04:25:40 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2010, 04:21:46 PM

Anyone ever see a Low Ground Clearance sign before?

([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/beanboy89/Roadgeek/029.jpg?t=1278706482[/url])

I spotted two of these on what is probably the poorest state-maintained road in the county.

I saw those a lot while going up the Delmarva last year on U.S. 13.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 09, 2010, 04:36:29 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 09, 2010, 04:21:46 PM

Anyone ever see a Low Ground Clearance sign before?

I have seen several of these signs in WV and know why it's a needed warning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 09, 2010, 11:06:59 PM

Never seen those before, or even heard of "low ground clearance" before. You won't find anything like that near the busy, congested roads around here. :P What's the purpose of that anyway?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 09, 2010, 11:10:48 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 09, 2010, 11:06:59 PM

Never seen those before, or even heard of "low ground clearance" before. You won't find anything like that near the busy, congested roads around here. :P What's the purpose of that anyway?

It's for trucks that are pulling trailers...or even just vehicles. It's to protect from being high-centered. If only one of those would pop up during major winter storms for cars. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 09, 2010, 11:22:42 PM

Interesting sign...I've never seen one before either. :no: And thanks for the explanation, Jonathan. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 09, 2010, 11:41:55 PM

They have them around the Wayne County Transportation Authority (Detroit International Airport), and around Lansing. Those things are annoying with bigger cars :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 09, 2010, 11:52:06 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 09, 2010, 11:22:42 PM

Interesting sign...I've never seen one before either. :no: And thanks for the explanation, Jonathan. :D

We've been high-centered before, but it wasn't because of a :censored: ly-made road. It was because of snowpack.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 10, 2010, 01:06:01 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 09, 2010, 11:06:59 PM

Never seen those before, or even heard of "low ground clearance" before. You won't find anything like that near the busy, congested roads around here. :P What's the purpose of that anyway?

To warn you PennDot doesn't know how to build a flat road. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2010, 01:27:13 AM

I am so glad to be back home. I've been away for a while. I've been in and out of the city all week.

The Family Reunion was great. Everything was awesome as planned. I'm now working on a movie with all of clips I caught. I have to make... uhh... 30-40 copies. :P

Also I spent the week at Ensenada. The hotel I stayed at *promised* wifi, but I was charged $2 an hour to use it at the Pool Lounge.  :wacko: So, which was why my lack of activity here kinda drifted on. But.... I'm pretty happy to be back. :)

I had plans to be away again tomorrow, but I'm very homesick. I miss my kitties and my doggy, and most of all my friends and family. I guess when the 5.4 earthquake hit on Wednesday, I started to worry about everyone in EC and my cellphone lacked service when I was at the beach.

I really hope everyone is well this week, and hope everyone had a great holiday weekend last week. Mine's been a blast!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on July 10, 2010, 07:13:54 PM

$2 a hour? that's a ripofff

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 10, 2010, 09:25:22 PM

Quote from: hen7713 on July 10, 2010, 07:13:54 PM

$2 a hour? that's a ripofff

Try 5 Euro and hr! Some hotels love sticking it to you for wifi. Its a pain! Glad to have you home Ana. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 10, 2010, 09:27:26 PM

All the hotels I've been to don't charge anything for internet. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 10, 2010, 10:16:21 PM

Anyone going to get a free Slurpee tomorrow? I will be getting several :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2010, 10:20:36 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 10, 2010, 10:16:21 PM

Anyone going to get a free Slurpee tomorrow? I will be getting several :P

Thanks for reminding me. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 10, 2010, 10:29:54 PM

Thanks Martin. :) $5 Euro... that's just as expensive! Remind me to find a hotel with free internet that's not wifi-ish next time I visited Ensenada (last time, in October, the hotel I stayed had free internet, but I was lucky enough to bring an Ethernet cord to connect to the modem provided).

I am so totally getting some slurpeez tomorrow, I'm probably gonna walk to my nearby 7-Eleven store tomorrow morning before the heat comes to me. I don't want to come home with my melted slurpee!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 10, 2010, 11:15:12 PM

What about free slurpees? :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 10, 2010, 11:16:38 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 10, 2010, 11:15:12 PM

What about free slurpees? :thrilled:

Tomorrow is July 11 aka 7/11 so 7/11 is giving away free small slurpees. Lots of 7/11s so lots of slurpees for me :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 10, 2010, 11:24:53 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 10, 2010, 11:16:38 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 10, 2010, 11:15:12 PM

What about free slurpees? :thrilled:

Tomorrow is July 11 aka 7/11 so 7/11 is giving away free small slurpees. Lots of 7/11s so lots of slurpees for me :)

Woo! I'm gunna have a blast  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 10, 2010, 11:27:22 PM

I've only been to a 7-Eleven once, and I didn't get a Slurpee. :doh2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 10, 2010, 11:29:34 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 10, 2010, 11:27:22 PM

I've only been to a 7-Eleven once, and I didn't get a Slurpee. :doh2:

haha thats the ONLY reason I go to 7/11

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2010, 11:32:55 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 10, 2010, 11:29:34 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 10, 2010, 11:27:22 PM

I've only been to a 7-Eleven once, and I didn't get a Slurpee. :doh2:

haha thats the ONLY reason I go to 7/11

Same here, and their Italian sub sandwiches. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: ABC7 on July 10, 2010, 11:39:50 PM

I don't think there's a 7/11 that's less than an hour's drive away from where I live.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 12:02:22 AM

Bensalem alone has at least five 7-Elevens, and there are many surrounding it too. I'll have a blast doing this. :P

Slurpees and an occasional drink is the only thing I really get there. Wawa's popularity has really dominated over 7-11 here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 11, 2010, 12:28:16 AM

7-Eleven is just coming to my area.   However, none of Slurpees yet.  Shoot, none of them have 7-Eleven signs yet. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 11, 2010, 11:18:22 AM

i only have 2 7/11's nearby me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 11, 2010, 11:47:27 AM

It's either a 7-11 or a Wawa near me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 11, 2010, 11:54:02 AM

The nearest 7/11s to me are in Springfield, as far as I know. There might be a few scattered in Branson or Harrison, AR. I've never been to a 7/11.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 01:46:54 PM

Wow, I thought 7/11's were everywhere by now. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2010, 01:51:10 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 01:46:54 PM

Wow, I thought 7/11's were everywhere by now. :o

There are only a couple around my area in WV and here in VA.  7-11 may be a popular chain, but that doesn't mean they're everywhere.  I haven't been to one in a long while.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 01:55:13 PM

I just did a count, and there's 26 7-Elevens here within 7 miles. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 11, 2010, 02:10:54 PM

I never participated in the 7-11 Slurpee challenge. I mean who knows what they put in those free slurpees? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 11, 2010, 02:36:20 PM

Got two 7.11 oz Slurpees today.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 11, 2010, 03:16:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 01:46:54 PM

Wow, I thought 7/11's were everywhere by now. :o

So did I. :blink:  WAWA is just starting to appear in my area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 11, 2010, 03:31:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 11, 2010, 03:16:16 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 01:46:54 PM

Wow, I thought 7/11's were everywhere by now. :o

So did I. :blink:  WAWA is just starting to appear in my area.

WAWA is slowly becoming the second 711. They even have Wawa gas stations in NJ and PA. Virginia is the southernmost state with Wawas. Wawa's coffee and hoagies are the best :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 11, 2010, 03:39:18 PM

Probably won't get one today... just woke up with a pretty bad stomach illness. I'm trying to wonder what the heck did I eat yesterday... :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 11, 2010, 05:08:45 PM

I have heard 7Eleven's Slurpees are the best.
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On Tuesday, I begin working an extra job... I am NOT looking forward to 2 jobs at all, but it must be done. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 11, 2010, 05:36:13 PM

I've never seen any Wawa's here. And I really never go to 7-11 anymore, I go to Quality Dairy Co. (Michigan Based). I find them much better. I love the flavors and you can get 48 or 64 ounce slurpees for 69 cents IIRC :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 11, 2010, 05:54:17 PM

Congrats to Spain for winning their very first World Cup!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 11, 2010, 06:18:55 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 11, 2010, 05:54:17 PM

Congrats to Spain for winning their very first World Cup!  :dance:

Ditto! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2010, 06:21:18 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 11, 2010, 05:54:17 PM

Congrats to Spain for winning their very first World Cup!  :dance:

They won their last four games by a score of 1-0 each.  Talk about leaving very little margin for error in a tournament!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 07:18:31 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 11, 2010, 05:36:13 PM

I've never seen any Wawa's here. And I really never go to 7-11 anymore, I go to Quality Dairy Co. (Michigan Based). I find them much better. I love the flavors and you can get 48 or 64 ounce slurpees for 69 cents IIRC :yes:

They have Slurpees at QD? I thought they were exclusive to 7-11...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on July 11, 2010, 09:25:27 PM

There are no 7-Eleven locations in the Tulsa area. The closest appear to be in Kansas and Texas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 11, 2010, 11:48:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 11, 2010, 07:18:31 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 11, 2010, 05:36:13 PM

I've never seen any Wawa's here. And I really never go to 7-11 anymore, I go to Quality Dairy Co. (Michigan Based). I find them much better. I love the flavors and you can get 48 or 64 ounce slurpees for 69 cents IIRC :yes:

They have Slurpees at QD? I thought they were exclusive to 7-11...

Well, they are basically the same thing... just a different name ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 12, 2010, 11:35:15 AM

One 2 One by Brian Hughes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 12, 2010, 04:54:32 PM

I need to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I have a question... how long do you have to wait before you can start driving again after surgery? Do you think it would be safe to do so the next day?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 12, 2010, 05:02:42 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 12, 2010, 02:51:11 AM

Did anyone see the proposal segment live? I was almost crying lol

I watched live.

Quote from: Mike M on July 12, 2010, 04:54:32 PM

I need to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I have a question... how long do you have to wait before you can start driving again after surgery? Do you think it would be safe to do so the next day?

I have to get mine taken out when I am 15.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 12, 2010, 06:26:02 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 12, 2010, 04:54:32 PM

I need to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I have a question... how long do you have to wait before you can start driving again after surgery? Do you think it would be safe to do so the next day?

I would think it would be alright after a day, but you'll need to ask the surgeons or nurses that question to be sure.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 12, 2010, 06:29:26 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 12, 2010, 04:54:32 PM

I need to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I have a question... how long do you have to wait before you can start driving again after surgery? Do you think it would be safe to do so the next day?

Trust me, you'll know.  I'd wait a day or two.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 12, 2010, 07:56:18 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 12, 2010, 04:54:32 PM

I need to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I have a question... how long do you have to wait before you can start driving again after surgery? Do you think it would be safe to do so the next day?

The next day you really should be fine! Though make sure you are used to the pain pills first. They make you a bit light headed at times.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 13, 2010, 12:08:53 AM

Mike- as Patrick and Martin said, you should be fine after a day.  And trust me, that whole 24 hours, you are not going to really want to be doing anything :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 13, 2010, 10:49:05 AM

My consultation is on August 2nd, so I should be getting them removed within a few weeks after that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on July 13, 2010, 12:07:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

I'm leaving for Los Angeles that day to see my uncle.. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 13, 2010, 12:57:06 PM

Remember when Jesse and some of you were talking about job searching last month? Remember when I said I applied at McDonalds, even though I hated that place? I just got a call from them. And I have a job interview tomorrow @ 1. It's the one right across the street!!!!  :faint:

Quote from: Robert on July 13, 2010, 12:07:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

I'm leaving for Los Angeles that day to see my uncle.. :P

You're going to LA? Have a great time! It's an amazing place!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on July 13, 2010, 01:13:17 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 13, 2010, 12:57:06 PM

You're going to LA? Have a great time! It's an amazing place!

Will do! Been 11 years since I've been to LA.. My uncle owns two boats and lives right on the beach. I so can't wait to go! lol

Anyways.. Just found this out this morning.. Apparently my 7th grade social studies teacher is in jail for beating his son for not playing hopscotch well enough.
Here's more on the story: http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12794202 (http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12794202)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 13, 2010, 03:06:49 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 13, 2010, 12:57:06 PM

Remember when Jesse and some of you were talking about job searching last month? Remember when I said I applied at McDonalds, even though I hated that place? I just got a call from them. And I have a job interview tomorrow @ 1. It's the one right across the street!!!!  :faint:

Good Luck Ana! I worked at McDonalds about 3 1/2 years ago. It's not as bad as it's made out to be. It's just crappy in the beginning before you get trained on how to do everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 13, 2010, 06:02:45 PM

Quote from: Robert on July 13, 2010, 12:07:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

I'm leaving for Los Angeles that day to see my uncle.. :P

Same... are you stalking me? :fear: lol
I go there alot... since my family lives there. We're the wierdos who moved out to Colorado then Michigan lol :P I wish I still lived there... wonderful place :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 13, 2010, 07:16:35 PM

Not to change the subject, but it looks like FPB is shuffling up the channels in the 30s a bit if the board approves MSNBC. CNN and HLN would remain on 29-30, and CNBC on 31. MSNBC would go on 32, moving every other channel up one spot (TWC would be on 33) and Outdoor (36) would be moved to 76. And according to the board digest for Thursday's meeting, TWC HD may not be part of the first round of HD additions.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 01:07:00 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

Good luck! You will be just fine :) They give some good pain meds so afterwards the pain isn't a problem

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 03:26:33 AM

Wow so Apple is holding a press conference to presumably address the iPhone 4 reception issue. Apple admitting they did something wrong? This I gotta see!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 15, 2010, 03:36:24 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 03:26:33 AM

Wow so Apple is holding a press conference to presumably address the iPhone 4 reception issue. Apple admitting they did something wrong? This I gotta see!

Apple is doing such an thing??? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I never thought they'd do that... ever!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 03:51:27 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 15, 2010, 03:36:24 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 03:26:33 AM

Wow so Apple is holding a press conference to presumably address the iPhone 4 reception issue. Apple admitting they did something wrong? This I gotta see!

Apple is doing such an thing??? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I never thought they'd do that... ever!

I just can't believe they were actually charging 30 dollars for a "bumper". It was a giant rubber band for pete sakes. Glad they are getting a lot of negative reaction for not admitting the problem. Granted its not a big deal but nice to know. I held off for a little while to get my iPhone 4

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 15, 2010, 07:58:18 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 03:26:33 AM

Wow so Apple is holding a press conference to presumably address the iPhone 4 reception issue. Apple admitting they did something wrong? This I gotta see!

Now don't get too excited...it's just an iPhone 4 event.  I totally expect Apple to play an holy-than-thou attitude and just drop the price of it.\

I just hope they hold this conference the right way...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 08:27:54 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 15, 2010, 07:58:18 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 03:26:33 AM

Wow so Apple is holding a press conference to presumably address the iPhone 4 reception issue. Apple admitting they did something wrong? This I gotta see!

Now don't get too excited...it's just an iPhone 4 event.  I totally expect Apple to play an holy-than-thou attitude and just drop the price of it.\

I just hope they hold this conference the right way...

Free bumpers for everyone! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2010, 08:55:41 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 01:07:00 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

Good luck! You will be just fine :) They give some good pain meds so afterwards the pain isn't a problem

It'll be good to get them out now and not have to deal with them for the rest of your life.  I am an idiot and got them out 2 at a time instead of getting all four pulled.

A friend of mine just had SIX wisdom teeth removed..she got lucky  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 09:09:06 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 15, 2010, 08:55:41 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 01:07:00 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2010, 10:40:04 AM

Speaking of wisdom teeth, I'm getting all three of mine pulled out next week on the 21st.

Good luck! You will be just fine :) They give some good pain meds so afterwards the pain isn't a problem

It'll be good to get them out now and not have to deal with them for the rest of your life.  I am an idiot and got them out 2 at a time instead of getting all four pulled.

A friend of mine just had SIX wisdom teeth removed..she got lucky  :pinch:

6?! wow

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 15, 2010, 10:21:37 AM

Details about the iPhone 4 Press Conference for Tomorrow @ 1pm EDT/10am PDT.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/apple-to-hold-press-conference-on-iphone-4-this-friday/ (http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/apple-to-hold-press-conference-on-iphone-4-this-friday/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2010, 12:20:09 PM

How can you have 6 wisdom teeth? I thought you could only have 4...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 15, 2010, 04:38:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 15, 2010, 12:20:09 PM

How can you have 6 wisdom teeth? I thought you could only have 4...

4 is the most common.  Some people have more than that.  When I got mine out a month or so ago, the oral surgeon has said he has removed up to 9 before!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 15, 2010, 05:00:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 03:51:27 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 15, 2010, 03:36:24 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 03:26:33 AM

Wow so Apple is holding a press conference to presumably address the iPhone 4 reception issue. Apple admitting they did something wrong? This I gotta see!

Apple is doing such an thing??? :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I never thought they'd do that... ever!

I just can't believe they were actually charging 30 dollars for a "bumper". It was a giant rubber band for pete sakes. Glad they are getting a lot of negative reaction for not admitting the problem. Granted its not a big deal but nice to know. I held off for a little while to get my iPhone 4

Just why I am never buying another Apple product. They are sleazy ripoff artists. The only thing i'll buy from them is a new iPod. That's all... never an iMac. I am not paying over 1000$ for an overpriced hunk of plastic :rolleyes: Besides, OS X runs fine on my PC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 15, 2010, 05:52:29 PM

Tornado warning!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2010, 06:01:59 PM

Wow, stay safe!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 06:15:26 PM

Why is the warning text blocked out?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on July 15, 2010, 07:31:32 PM

Right now, I am enjoying a good thunderstorm at my house.  :happy: :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 08:02:49 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on July 15, 2010, 07:31:32 PM

Right now, I am enjoying a good thunderstorm at my house.  :happy: :)

Enjoy :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 15, 2010, 09:20:23 PM

130,000 post. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 15, 2010, 09:22:26 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 15, 2010, 09:20:23 PM

130,000 post. :D

Whoo! Nice :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 15, 2010, 11:00:57 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 15, 2010, 09:22:26 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 15, 2010, 09:20:23 PM

130,000 post. :D

Whoo! Nice :)

In about a couple months from now, the combined total from TWCT and TWCC will reach 250,000 posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on July 16, 2010, 12:13:13 AM

Kenosha went through another damaging wind event today. These wind events haven't happened here since 2001.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 16, 2010, 12:55:29 AM

okay, so I've been on time warner's  :censored: about this...and they seem to have no solution to it, but maybe someone here does.

I have roadrunner here at my house in San Antonio, and my internet modem drops it's connection often and refuses to reboot for hours even after a forced reboot on the modem itself, and it can never reestablish a connection once it drops. after spending time rewiring everything, it finally reestablishes a connection...i've replaced all the wiring and it continues to drop the connection.

anyone have a clue why this happens?

i should note that I have returned about 5 modems referring the issue as a "defect", but obviously it isn't.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 16, 2010, 01:12:44 AM

Quote from: Al on July 16, 2010, 12:55:29 AM

okay, so I've been on time warner's  :censored: about this...and they seem to have no solution to it, but maybe someone here does.

I have roadrunner here at my house in San Antonio, and my internet modem drops it's connection often and refuses to reboot for hours even after a forced reboot on the modem itself, and it can never reestablish a connection once it drops. after spending time rewiring everything, it finally reestablishes a connection...i've replaced all the wiring and it continues to drop the connection.

anyone have a clue why this happens?

i should note that I have returned about 5 modems referring the issue as a "defect", but obviously it isn't.

This was happening to mine, too. We called AT&T and it turned out that some of their equipment on the phone poll was completely rusted out. That may be the case with you. It didn't take long for them to fix it. About a 30 minute job ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2010, 07:14:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Wait until you get older as it'll seem to go even faster.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 17, 2010, 08:14:42 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2010, 07:14:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Wait until you get older as it'll seem to go even faster.

exactly...i go back to ASU in less than a month  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 08:46:54 PM

Quote from: Al on July 17, 2010, 08:14:42 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2010, 07:14:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Wait until you get older as it'll seem to go even faster.

exactly...i go back to ASU in less than a month  :o

Ugh, college...don't remind about it. <_< I have yet to visit college campuses. This year will be a busy one as I start to visit some colleges in mind and see what the campuses have to offer. I have been thinking of Penn State or Rutgers for meteorology but I'm taking extra math classes (Precalculus and trigonometry)  this year to cover that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 17, 2010, 09:05:38 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2010, 07:14:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Wait until you get older as it'll seem to go even faster.

I've actually been wanting summer to go by so I can see the friends I will be seeing again next year. One of the friends who was supposed to be moving changed their minds and wanted to stay at my school. Then again, this summer has been a blast for me and I don't want it to end, becayse I've been able to have some more family time and less time online. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 17, 2010, 10:36:31 PM

One of my best friends returns from Seattle in two weeks, and me and my other best friend are planning to go out to dinner on the day she gets back. I miss her so much, alongside my other friends. We all got college stuff ready to go, so now the only thing that's missing is to see each other again. :P But still, I don't want summer to end yet. I am dreading the schoolwerk that will come to me (well, most of the work I'll be doing is on computer. Thank goodness for technology.)

btw, Zach, amazing GIF! When I get a chance I might steal your idea and make one on the Chikorita evolution line. :) :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 17, 2010, 11:24:34 PM

Glad you liked it Ana. :) Made the Chikorita line to spare your time ;)

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8161/chikoritak.gif (http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8161/chikoritak.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 18, 2010, 02:00:56 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 17, 2010, 11:24:34 PM

Glad you liked it Ana. :) Made the Chikorita line to spare your time ;)

[url]http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8161/chikoritak.gif[/url] ([url]http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8161/chikoritak.gif[/url])

Wow.. thanks! It's amazing!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 18, 2010, 02:14:04 AM

Quote from: Al on July 16, 2010, 12:55:29 AM

okay, so I've been on time warner's  :censored: about this...and they seem to have no solution to it, but maybe someone here does.

I have roadrunner here at my house in San Antonio, and my internet modem drops it's connection often and refuses to reboot for hours even after a forced reboot on the modem itself, and it can never reestablish a connection once it drops. after spending time rewiring everything, it finally reestablishes a connection...i've replaced all the wiring and it continues to drop the connection.

anyone have a clue why this happens?

i should note that I have returned about 5 modems referring the issue as a "defect", but obviously it isn't.

Log into your modem and see what the signal is listed as. Sounds like there is some interference or something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 18, 2010, 02:21:09 AM

how would I go about doing that? I'm not that familiar with roadrunner lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 18, 2010, 05:43:24 AM

Quote from: Al on July 18, 2010, 02:21:09 AM

how would I go about doing that? I'm not that familiar with roadrunner lol

Try going here
http://192.168.100.1/ (http://192.168.100.1/) if that works for you and connects you to your modem, you will likely see a status (or link to one). Check the transmit and receive levels. ex. for mine I have
Receive Power Level
 2.6 dBmV
Transmit Power Level
38.7 dBmV

See acceptable levels here http://www.dslreports.com/faq/5862 (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/5862)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: P71nnacle on July 18, 2010, 04:00:31 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 08:46:54 PM

Quote from: Al on July 17, 2010, 08:14:42 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2010, 07:14:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Wait until you get older as it'll seem to go even faster.

exactly...i go back to ASU in less than a month  :o

Ugh, college...don't remind about it. <_< I have yet to visit college campuses. This year will be a busy one as I start to visit some colleges in mind and see what the campuses have to offer. I have been thinking of Penn State or Rutgers for meteorology but I'm taking extra math classes (Precalculus and trigonometry)  this year to cover that.

You could be me and haven't been off campus in over a year...summer classes so I can graduate before the spring. (Six years! Ugh. Don't ask. Under penalty of being beat by a crooked-eyed smiley with a chicken wing.  :club:) Go to Penn State. Weekend life is better than Rugturds. Plus, nothing beats football games and the Mifflin Streak.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2010, 04:02:47 PM

Quote from: P71nnacle on July 18, 2010, 04:00:31 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 08:46:54 PM

Quote from: Al on July 17, 2010, 08:14:42 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2010, 07:14:29 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

It's hard to believe it's already Mid-July. Pretty soon, school will be around the corner. This summer has been flying by. :wacko:

Wait until you get older as it'll seem to go even faster.

exactly...i go back to ASU in less than a month  :o

Ugh, college...don't remind about it. <_< I have yet to visit college campuses. This year will be a busy one as I start to visit some colleges in mind and see what the campuses have to offer. I have been thinking of Penn State or Rutgers for meteorology but I'm taking extra math classes (Precalculus and trigonometry)  this year to cover that.

You could be me and haven't been off campus in over a year...summer classes so I can graduate before the spring. (Six years! Ugh. Don't ask. Under penalty of being beat by a crooked-eyed smiley with a chicken wing.  :club:) Go to Penn State. Weekend life is better than Rugturds. Plus, nothing beats football games and the Mifflin Streak.

lol Steve, you must hate Rutgers with a passion. :bleh: Plus Rutgers' meterology program isn't really popular. I just don't know if I'll be able to bear a 7 hour drive each week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 18, 2010, 06:07:15 PM

Summer has been going by slooow for me.  That's good a bad..good, because it's SUMMER.  Bad, because I am taking online classes and have 12 loooooooong days of it to go :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 18, 2010, 06:32:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2010, 04:02:47 PM

lol Steve, you must hate Rutgers with a passion. :bleh: Plus Rutgers' meterology program isn't really popular. I just don't know if I'll be able to bear a 7 hour drive each week.

With a college that far you're better off renting a room in their campus or a nearby apartment and stay there during the semesters. That's why I only plan on staying in the area. I don't plan on getting anywhere past a bachelor's degree anyways.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 18, 2010, 10:47:00 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 18, 2010, 06:07:15 PM

Summer has been going by slooow for me.  That's good a bad..good, because it's SUMMER.  Bad, because I am taking online classes and have 12 loooooooong days of it to go :(

Heh, you'll get out if it fast. I'm taking an online class again in the fall semester. It won't be easy like last year. lol

Yeah, I'll agree. This summer has gone slow. But once August comes around, before you know it... school will finally be in session. (Oh noez!  :thrilled: )

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 19, 2010, 12:13:29 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 18, 2010, 10:47:00 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 18, 2010, 06:07:15 PM

Summer has been going by slooow for me.  That's good a bad..good, because it's SUMMER.  Bad, because I am taking online classes and have 12 loooooooong days of it to go :(

Yeah, I'll agree. This summer has gone slow. But once August comes around, before you know it... school will finally be in session. (Oh noez!  :thrilled: )

Just what I don't want :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 19, 2010, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

It definitely has. While I do want it going by so I can see my friends again, I'm enjoying it while it lasts. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 19, 2010, 10:39:53 AM

Ok, alot of people have asked me this question, so I am going to answer it right here, right now.

Quote

Why do you have Comcast in your profile on TWCT if you have DirecTV?

Ok, the answer is YES, I do have DirecTV. Both of my parents work during the day, so I stay at my Grandmother's house. Therefore, during the summer, on school holidays, etc. I am at her house from 7AM-3PM.  I have DirecTV at my house, but my Grandmother has Comcast. So since I am at her house sometimes, I just put Comcast.
 :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 19, 2010, 02:49:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 19, 2010, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

It definitely has. While I do want it going by so I can see my friends again, I'm enjoying it while it lasts. :biggrin:

Wow... I just noticed I have about 7 more weeks of my summer left... it did go by quicklly :wacko: But, I am going to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. I'm going to LA and Philly :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 19, 2010, 03:04:59 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 19, 2010, 02:49:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 19, 2010, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

It definitely has. While I do want it going by so I can see my friends again, I'm enjoying it while it lasts. :biggrin:

Wow... I just noticed I have about 7 more weeks of my summer left... it did go by quicklly :wacko: But, I am going to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. I'm going to LA and Philly :D

I go back to school in 2 weeks  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 19, 2010, 03:16:02 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on July 19, 2010, 03:04:59 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 19, 2010, 02:49:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 19, 2010, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

It definitely has. While I do want it going by so I can see my friends again, I'm enjoying it while it lasts. :biggrin:

Wow... I just noticed I have about 7 more weeks of my summer left... it did go by quicklly :wacko: But, I am going to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. I'm going to LA and Philly :D

I go back to school in 2 weeks  :wacko:

8/12's the day for me...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2010, 03:23:22 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 19, 2010, 02:49:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 19, 2010, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

It definitely has. While I do want it going by so I can see my friends again, I'm enjoying it while it lasts. :biggrin:

Wow... I just noticed I have about 7 more weeks of my summer left... it did go by quicklly :wacko: But, I am going to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. I'm going to LA and Philly :D

Lucky! I wanted to go to LA but airfare these days :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 19, 2010, 03:27:06 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on July 19, 2010, 03:16:02 PM

Quote from: TWCFreak on July 19, 2010, 03:04:59 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 19, 2010, 02:49:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 19, 2010, 07:39:43 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 19, 2010, 02:36:13 AM

I think all of you have brain damage or something :P Summer has been FLYING BY!

It definitely has. While I do want it going by so I can see my friends again, I'm enjoying it while it lasts. :biggrin:

Wow... I just noticed I have about 7 more weeks of my summer left... it did go by quicklly :wacko: But, I am going to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. I'm going to LA and Philly :D

I go back to school in 2 weeks  :wacko:

8/12's the day for me...

Sheesh thats early!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 19, 2010, 03:55:17 PM

Wow, summer is about over for some of you. O_o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 19, 2010, 04:18:59 PM

Summer vacations now aren't what they used to be years ago.  It used to be from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but no one will be seeing it again.  Although once you get a job, you don't get any long breaks, so enjoy it while you can.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 19, 2010, 04:24:39 PM

I return on August 24th.

And to change the subject, my dad finally ordered FiOS internet, the person he talked to is supervised by my dad's former supervisor, and for $56, my parents can get 25 down and 25 up as an employee discount! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on July 19, 2010, 04:28:26 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 19, 2010, 04:18:59 PM

Summer vacations now aren't what they used to be years ago.  It used to be from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but no one will be seeing it again.  Although once you get a job, you don't get any long breaks, so enjoy it while you can.

lol.. By the time my kids will be in school when I have them and they're old enough, there probably won't be any summer break at all seeing how slowly our summer vacations are getting shorter and shorter every year it seems like.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 19, 2010, 04:47:26 PM

correction August 9th!  :no: :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 04:59:59 PM

I go back September 8th.

Curt, if you need advice on Philly I can probably help. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 19, 2010, 07:20:14 PM

Quote from: Robert on July 19, 2010, 04:28:26 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 19, 2010, 04:18:59 PM

Summer vacations now aren't what they used to be years ago.  It used to be from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but no one will be seeing it again.  Although once you get a job, you don't get any long breaks, so enjoy it while you can.

lol.. By the time my kids will be in school when I have them and they're old enough, there probably won't be any summer break at all seeing how slowly our summer vacations are getting shorter and shorter every year it seems like.

Actually public school hours usually don't increase. My school system has a required 180 days. Some budget hurting areas are opting for longer school days and less actual days in school. Saves money on food and gas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 19, 2010, 08:39:58 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:33:39 PM

All my governor is doing is laying off teachers, which is terrible, because even special ed class sizes will be increasing now and less courses will be offered. Plus fees will be charged for extra-curricular activities. I hate Chris Christie because not only he's FAT, but he's CARELESS! <_< Bring back Corzine!

Sadly the special ed classes are actually a major hindrance for my school system. There are too many of them and rather than reduce those amounts and cut excess positions, critical core teachers are being cut. In fact there are more special ed teachers then math and english teachers at my previous high school. Its ridiculous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

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Post by: jtmal0723 on July 19, 2010, 09:43:44 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

This is correct. My old high school only had one for a couple of years, when I gradated. There used to be two, until my old Study Skills/Special Ed teacher had to becomes the Special Needs counselor as the original one had a mental breakdown or something from her son's death... I don't remember the whole story, tbh. They're cutting special ed programs, and I didn't have a Study Skills class, which I needed, so my English grades struggled/declined because of it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 20, 2010, 04:44:54 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

I think a lot of people have underestimated the need for special education.  Colleges do a far better job assisting those who need it over high schools, but it's only because they have enough resources and money to do it.  I doubt that high schools will be able to keep up the pace. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 20, 2010, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

This has been a growing problem in my area and part of it is under investigation. State seems to be finding fraud and people abusing the money. While its important to maintain as many positions as possible, including special ed,  special ed deserves to have cuts just as much as regular positions. It should be equal. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2010, 05:36:21 PM

Does anyone know of a place where I can view archived weather alerts? I saw there was a tornado warning in my area but it expired and I can't view it anymore, and I wanted to see what it was for, etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 20, 2010, 05:43:12 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 20, 2010, 05:36:21 PM

Does anyone know of a place where I can view archived weather alerts? I saw there was a tornado warning in my area but it expired and I can't view it anymore, and I wanted to see what it was for, etc.

When was this warning?  If it's less than 24 hours old, I can show you a site very quickly.  If not, then it gets pretty difficult as you have to request it from a data server with your email address.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 20, 2010, 05:49:35 PM

It just expired right before I made that post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 20, 2010, 05:58:05 PM

Go to this site:  http://weather.cod.edu/danatext.html (http://weather.cod.edu/danatext.html)

It's the College of DuPage's Meteorology site, and I'm showing you a section they've devoted to recent text products that have been issued nationwide.  Click on "Recent Severe Warnings" to access all severe warnings issued throughout the United States over the last 24 hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 20, 2010, 06:34:54 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 20, 2010, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

This has been a growing problem in my area and part of it is under investigation. State seems to be finding fraud and people abusing the money. While its important to maintain as many positions as possible, including special ed,  special ed deserves to have cuts just as much as regular positions. It should be equal.

It's funny how here, they aren't cutting teachers or anything, but they are moving them all around and closing schools. Two elementary schools have been closed, one middle school is for 5-6th grade, and the other one is 7-8th grade. Thank god I don't need to move schools :dance: And, they seem to have also been hiring more special ed teachers in my district. Two new people were added to the staff team last year just for that, and I think another was added this summer. They don't have too many people to maintain at my school with special needs... so I think it's unnecessary to be adding the extra special ed staff to our schools. And I do agree with you, they need to have just as regular positions do...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 20, 2010, 08:09:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

I strongly disagree. There are no more special needs students today than there were ten years ago... it's just now we consider so many things "special needs" its ridiculous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 20, 2010, 08:15:50 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 20, 2010, 08:09:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

I strongly disagree. There are no more special needs students today than there were ten years ago... it's just now we consider so many things "special needs" its ridiculous.

That I also agree to....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 21, 2010, 04:17:04 PM

Hello everyone, I hope your day is going ok :biggrin:

My wisdom teeth are gone, didn't feel a darn and my jaw is severely swolen :(

I will likely be using my laptop from bed as recovery goes on when im awake and cant do Skype calls, just IM ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 21, 2010, 04:36:40 PM

Glad to hear your surgery went very well, Zach. I hope you recover very soon. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 21, 2010, 08:04:44 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 21, 2010, 04:17:04 PM

Hello everyone, I hope your day is going ok :biggrin:

My wisdom teeth are gone, didn't feel a darn and my jaw is severely swolen :(

I will likely be using my laptop from bed as recovery goes on when im awake and cant do Skype calls, just IM ;)

I assume you are on oxycodene or something like that for pain? Swelling will go down in a day or so. I was puffy for a while after too!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 22, 2010, 12:38:34 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 21, 2010, 04:17:04 PM

Hello everyone, I hope your day is going ok :biggrin:

My wisdom teeth are gone, didn't feel a darn and my jaw is severely swolen :(

I will likely be using my laptop from bed as recovery goes on when im awake and cant do Skype calls, just IM ;)

I hope you feel better soon.  At least the surgery went well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 22, 2010, 06:58:40 AM

Pain wasn't too bad, just still can't eat solid foods and my mouth isn't swollen for now and I can talk again! :biggrin:

My mouth became un-swollen at about 9 or 10 PM last night and I slept a good 13 hours at that :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 22, 2010, 06:51:03 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 20, 2010, 08:09:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 19, 2010, 08:57:48 PM

More special ed teachers are needed as the population with special needs is increasing.

I strongly disagree. There are no more special needs students today than there were ten years ago... it's just now we consider so many things "special needs" its ridiculous.

Laziness and lack of effort is being thrown into that mix. Out of curiosity I looked up the percentage of special ed in my high school. Since 2002 it has remained the same.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: hen7713 on July 24, 2010, 06:35:34 AM

Wow, 2 days without a post in the front porch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 24, 2010, 12:27:41 PM

Well, lets bring up some activity, shall we?  :biggrin:

Ahh... one more month of summer vacation.... I can't wait till school starts. Even though I'll be wanting to get out of it after a week. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 24, 2010, 01:19:31 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 24, 2010, 12:27:41 PM

I can't wait till school starts.

Whats wrong with you people :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 24, 2010, 01:30:59 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 24, 2010, 01:19:31 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 24, 2010, 12:27:41 PM

I can't wait till school starts.

Whats wrong with you people :P

I  move back in August 26th. I can't wait! I don't like the school work per se, but I miss the friends, partying, and fun. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 24, 2010, 01:47:05 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 24, 2010, 01:30:59 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 24, 2010, 01:19:31 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 24, 2010, 12:27:41 PM

I can't wait till school starts.

Whats wrong with you people :P

I  move back in August 26th. I can't wait! I don't like the school work per se, but I miss the friends, partying, and fun. :biggrin:

Isn't that half of summer anyway? Haha I am not opposed to college but I will enjoy every last drop of my sweet summer!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 24, 2010, 01:47:59 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 24, 2010, 01:30:59 PM

I  move back in August 26th. I can't wait! I don't like the school work per se, but I miss the friends, partying, and fun. :biggrin:

exactly, I too am stoked for the semester to start. I leave August 18th, classes start the 23rd.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 25, 2010, 04:20:07 AM

 :facepalm:
New smiley ^

:mohr:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 25, 2010, 09:44:28 AM

 :facepalm:

Martin, you come up with the craziest things.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 25, 2010, 10:13:24 AM

Quote from: Martin on July 25, 2010, 04:20:07 AM

:facepalm:
New smiley ^

:mohr:

Id :facepalm: at :mohr: right now if she was on :bleh:

Great additions :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2010, 11:59:50 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 25, 2010, 10:29:51 AM

Oh, hai Samantha  :rofl:

That's Samantha Mohr?! I could've sworn that was Madonna back from her college years :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 25, 2010, 01:15:51 PM

Does https://twctodayforums.com/forums/ocms/samantha-mohr-1985-miss-georgia/ (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/ocms/samantha-mohr-1985-miss-georgia/) ring any jingle bells to anyone?  :bleh:

Plus, Martin just loves his Samantha Mohr.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 25, 2010, 04:58:44 PM

I can already tell that this week ahead is going to be rough for me. :hmm:  Several things have popped up in my life lately, and I have a certification exam to take at the NWS that's not going to be easy.  Please wish me luck as I'm not in good spirits at all right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2010, 05:05:31 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 25, 2010, 04:58:44 PM

I can already tell that this week ahead is going to be rough for me. :hmm:  Several things have popped up in my life lately, and I have a certification exam to take at the NWS that's not going to be easy.  Please wish me luck as I'm not in good spirits at all right now.

Good luck, Patrick. You will pass the certification exam, don't panic. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 25, 2010, 05:40:51 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 25, 2010, 04:58:44 PM

I can already tell that this week ahead is going to be rough for me. :hmm:  Several things have popped up in my life lately, and I have a certification exam to take at the NWS that's not going to be easy.  Please wish me luck as I'm not in good spirits at all right now.

Sorry to hear that Patrick :( Good luck on the exam!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tenkitsune on July 25, 2010, 06:05:15 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 25, 2010, 04:58:44 PM

I can already tell that this week ahead is going to be rough for me. :hmm:  Several things have popped up in my life lately, and I have a certification exam to take at the NWS that's not going to be easy.  Please wish me luck as I'm not in good spirits at all right now.

Hey, no stressin' on us now! Best of luck to you, my friend. You will do just fine.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 25, 2010, 06:29:44 PM

o hai Cloud.  :wave:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 25, 2010, 04:58:44 PM

I can already tell that this week ahead is going to be rough for me. :hmm:  Several things have popped up in my life lately, and I have a certification exam to take at the NWS that's not going to be easy.  Please wish me luck as I'm not in good spirits at all right now.

Sorry to hear, Patrick. Don't let those "pop ups" ruin your chances of passing the exam! I know you can do it! Good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tenkitsune on July 25, 2010, 09:01:50 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 25, 2010, 06:29:44 PM

o hai Cloud.  :wave:

o Hai Ana. I'm trying to be on the forum more. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 25, 2010, 10:25:37 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 25, 2010, 04:58:44 PM

I can already tell that this week ahead is going to be rough for me. :hmm:  Several things have popped up in my life lately, and I have a certification exam to take at the NWS that's not going to be easy.  Please wish me luck as I'm not in good spirits at all right now.

Good luck, Patrick! I know for sure that you'll do great! :D

Welp, my band camp starts tomorrow. Luckily, we only have to be outside during the morning (8-11:30) and we're in A/C for the rest of the day. I'm really willing to go through it just to see my friends. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 26, 2010, 11:31:53 AM

Just now saw a Subway ad featuring Jared for the first time in maybe 2-3 years! :blink:

I also cant believe how fast summer is going. This has been my best summer since 2007 :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 26, 2010, 12:59:13 PM

I will enter Middle School in 10 DAYS! :wow: This summer has flown by!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2010, 01:22:58 PM

it surely has flown by. I haven't gotten a chance to visit all the colleges I was interested in applying to. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 26, 2010, 03:36:05 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2010, 01:22:58 PM

it surely has flown by. I haven't gotten a chance to visit all the colleges I was interested in applying to. :blink:

I didn't visit any of the college I applied to (applied and got accepted to 4 universities). Everything I needed to know was on their websites.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 26, 2010, 03:54:31 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 26, 2010, 11:31:53 AM

Just now saw a Subway ad featuring Jared for the first time in maybe 2-3 years! :blink:

I also cant believe how fast summer is going. This has been my best summer since 2007 :biggrin:

Have you been under a rock? :fear:  Jared is featured quite a bit in Subway commercials.  Maybe you just turned on the TV at the wrong time...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 26, 2010, 04:29:03 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 26, 2010, 03:54:31 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 26, 2010, 11:31:53 AM

Just now saw a Subway ad featuring Jared for the first time in maybe 2-3 years! :blink:

I also cant believe how fast summer is going. This has been my best summer since 2007 :biggrin:

Have you been under a rock? :fear:  Jared is featured quite a bit in Subway commercials.  Maybe you just turned on the TV at the wrong time...

My parents dont watch too much TV and what they watch I have to watch :hmm: but to fire back at you I have seen him at our Subways all this time :yes:

Speaking of Subway ads I still cant get over the dinner theatre ads they had with Jon Lovitz back in the mid 2000s. Too funny for me :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 26, 2010, 04:40:23 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 26, 2010, 03:36:05 PM

I didn't visit any of the college I applied to (applied and got accepted to 4 universities). Everything I needed to know was on their websites.

It's always good to visit colleges if your curious about the atmosphere of the campus and whatnot that the sites may not provide enough of. I myself like to see how they're like in person regardless. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2010, 04:43:32 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 26, 2010, 04:40:23 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 26, 2010, 03:36:05 PM

I didn't visit any of the college I applied to (applied and got accepted to 4 universities). Everything I needed to know was on their websites.

It's always good to visit colleges if your curious about the atmosphere of the campus and whatnot that the sites may not provide enough of. I myself like to see how they're like in person regardless. :yes:

Well there was one college I wanted to attend but I heard mixed reviews about and the location is not really the best. 50% hate it, and 50% like it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tenkitsune on July 26, 2010, 06:19:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2010, 04:43:32 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 26, 2010, 04:40:23 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 26, 2010, 03:36:05 PM

I didn't visit any of the college I applied to (applied and got accepted to 4 universities). Everything I needed to know was on their websites.

It's always good to visit colleges if your curious about the atmosphere of the campus and whatnot that the sites may not provide enough of. I myself like to see how they're like in person regardless. :yes:

Well there was one college I wanted to attend but I heard mixed reviews about and the location is not really the best. 50% hate it, and 50% like it.

I'm sooo ready to move back into my campus.... 27 days seems so far away.... x_x I'm a little afraid of classes, but I think I can do it if I have good professors.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 27, 2010, 01:44:43 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 26, 2010, 04:40:23 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 26, 2010, 03:36:05 PM

I didn't visit any of the college I applied to (applied and got accepted to 4 universities). Everything I needed to know was on their websites.

It's always good to visit colleges if your curious about the atmosphere of the campus and whatnot that the sites may not provide enough of. I myself like to see how they're like in person regardless. :yes:

All of the universities I applied to offered 3D tours of their campuses online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 27, 2010, 01:58:31 AM

The best part of visiting colleges isn't so much about the college but riding with friends and partying!!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 27, 2010, 02:08:57 AM

Tyler, you missed out  :P

Martin is absolutely right  :biggrin:. I also agree with what Mike is saying...I picked ASU because of it's friendly environment, and also because there are some pretty good programs here.

During the application process, I visited a couple of schools including TCU and Austin College in Sherman (not to be confused with Austin Community College in Austin, TX), didn't really like TCU, AC caught my attention though. For one, I had friends there already...so when I visited we partied and i had a good time. Didn't get in though, I didn't intend on getting accepted either, but my friends wanted me there. I knew I wasn't AC material though, i didn't really try very hard in HS. now I'm thinking that was a bad move  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on July 27, 2010, 02:17:25 AM

Quote from: Al on July 27, 2010, 02:08:57 AM

Tyler, you missed out  :P

Martin is absolutely right  :biggrin:. I also agree with what Mike is saying...I picked ASU because of it's friendly environment, and also because there are some pretty good programs here.

Why visit colleges to party when I can do that at home? :P

I think I made the right choice with my school... I love it, I've made great friends, been to some great parties, etc. Thus why I can't wait to go back! Now if I could only decided exactly I wanted to major in...  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 03:14:24 AM

I remember complaining to myself that I wanted to get out of the Imperial Valley so badly. Now I'm not anymore. Screw my hometown. I have great friends in college, and my family lives closer together. I can't wait to see them again in two weeks when a friend of mine returns from WA.  Heck, I got used to the 115 degree heat! I mean, IVC is okay, despite their crazy policies and stuff, but the best part is friendship. :)

I really can't wait till next month. I think I chose the best classes, better than last semester. I'm taking DREAMWEAVER!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 27, 2010, 03:25:47 AM

I hope my classes are much better next year as well. The only hassle I see is that Im taking my foreign language next year and drivers ed (which might be kinda bad seeing I have sensitive nerves <_<). Also, sorry if this has been mentioned before as I just dont recall posting about it, but the teacher who gave me my first ever F actually got fired right at the start of Spring Break 2010; not for flunking a lot of students (she never helped them much when they needed it :thumbdown:), but rather for reasons Id prefer not to mention :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 27, 2010, 10:39:57 AM

I guess it is different for each person.

Unfortunately, I did not have the funds to start out at the school of choice, so I am about to finish my last year here at a community college.  However, I applied at 3 universities in my senior year of high school.  I was accepted to all 3, however, I eliminated Southern Illinois University right away after a representative came to school, and told me to my face that SIU would not be a good choice for broadcast meteorology.  If you are trying to get someone to go to your school, you DON'T say that :P.

The other two were Western and Northern Illinois University.  I visited both, and the visits cemented my decision.  I fell in love with NIU, and will be attending in Fall of 2011 :)  While I have visited friends at universities a few times a year, I can't wait to actually experience college life 24/7!  Going to a community college, it just isn't the same :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 01:41:57 PM

I know! It's not the same, it's simply go to college and then go home. Sometimes I want to stay there the whole day with my friends and attend nightly events  but I have to take care of family obligations, now that my older sister doesn't live here anymore.

Also... DirecTV just tested out an Emergency Alert System. I never seen them do that EVER. Has anyone seen it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 27, 2010, 01:53:03 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 01:41:57 PM

Also... DirecTV just tested out an Emergency Alert System. I never seen them do that EVER. Has anyone seen it?

Yes. I saw one on Directv last year. What channel was it on?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 02:29:00 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 27, 2010, 01:53:03 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 01:41:57 PM

Also... DirecTV just tested out an Emergency Alert System. I never seen them do that EVER. Has anyone seen it?

Yes. I saw one on Directv last year. What channel was it on?

I had Nickelodeon on for my niece. She was watching Spongebob when all of the sudden the alert just popped on. It was a required monthly test for San Diego & Imperial County. It happened twice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 27, 2010, 03:37:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 27, 2010, 03:25:47 AM

I hope my classes are much better next year as well. The only hassle I see is that Im taking my foreign language next year and drivers ed (which might be kinda bad seeing I have sensitive nerves <_<). Also, sorry if this has been mentioned before as I just dont recall posting about it, but the teacher who gave me my first ever F actually got fired right at the start of Spring Break 2010; not for flunking a lot of students (she never helped them much when they needed it :thumbdown:), but rather for reasons Id prefer not to mention :fear:

You don't drive in drivers ed. That behind the wheel if you choose to take it this school year. What language are you taking? If you say Spanish  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 27, 2010, 03:43:48 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 27, 2010, 03:37:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 27, 2010, 03:25:47 AM

I hope my classes are much better next year as well. The only hassle I see is that Im taking my foreign language next year and drivers ed (which might be kinda bad seeing I have sensitive nerves <_<). Also, sorry if this has been mentioned before as I just dont recall posting about it, but the teacher who gave me my first ever F actually got fired right at the start of Spring Break 2010; not for flunking a lot of students (she never helped them much when they needed it :thumbdown:), but rather for reasons Id prefer not to mention :fear:

You don't drive in drivers ed. That behind the wheel if you choose to take it this school year. What language are you taking? If you say Spanish  :club:

Down here you get behind the wheel in Drivers ed after you learn some fundamentals. In fact Ive seen people driving on the course in the back of my school as I had to stare at it like 6 times a day for 181 days :P (the breakoff wing I was in was right outside the course ;)) As for my foreign *sigh* the assistant principal of curriculum at my school only has Spanish I and Spanish II available :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 27, 2010, 03:46:32 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 02:29:00 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 27, 2010, 01:53:03 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 01:41:57 PM

Also... DirecTV just tested out an Emergency Alert System. I never seen them do that EVER. Has anyone seen it?

Yes. I saw one on Directv last year. What channel was it on?

I had Nickelodeon on for my niece. She was watching Spongebob when all of the sudden the alert just popped on. It was a required monthly test for San Diego & Imperial County. It happened twice.

What time/day was it? Was it weekly, or monthly? I have only seen EAS's on DirecTV on local channels.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 27, 2010, 03:51:46 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 27, 2010, 03:37:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 27, 2010, 03:25:47 AM

I hope my classes are much better next year as well. The only hassle I see is that Im taking my foreign language next year and drivers ed (which might be kinda bad seeing I have sensitive nerves <_<). Also, sorry if this has been mentioned before as I just dont recall posting about it, but the teacher who gave me my first ever F actually got fired right at the start of Spring Break 2010; not for flunking a lot of students (she never helped them much when they needed it :thumbdown:), but rather for reasons Id prefer not to mention :fear:

You don't drive in drivers ed. That behind the wheel if you choose to take it this school year. What language are you taking? If you say Spanish  :club:

Spanish? Piece of cake.  :bleh:

Zach, your school only has Spanish 1/2? Why don't they have 3?  Here we have even Spanish Literature which is the highest level. I'm currently in the grammar level, because my grammar is really, really bad.

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 27, 2010, 03:46:32 PM

What time/day was it? Was it weekly, or monthly? I have only seen EAS's on DirecTV on local channels.....

Reread my post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 27, 2010, 04:33:12 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 27, 2010, 03:43:48 PM

Down here you get behind the wheel in Drivers ed after you learn some fundamentals. In fact Ive seen people driving on the course in the back of my school as I had to stare at it like 6 times a day for 181 days :P (the breakoff wing I was in was right outside the course ;)) As for my foreign *sigh* the assistant principal of curriculum at my school only has Spanish I and Spanish II available :rolleyes:

Right I just meant Drivers Ed is not the same as Behind the Wheel. I was offered it after the general class but waited for a while. Most high schools have what you described. Your school only has Spanish available? Wow! We were lucky at my school. We offered Arabic, Chinese, German,  French, Latin and Spanish. I took a little french and latin for five years. It was great. Our school requires Honor Graduates to take 3 years of the same foreign language. I assumed other places have similar requirements

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 27, 2010, 04:43:50 PM

I was friends with one of the 2010 seniors who was in the top of the class and she told me that Spanish III and even AP Spanish were eliminated like 2 years ago!! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 27, 2010, 04:49:25 PM

Quote from: Tyler on July 27, 2010, 02:17:25 AM

Quote from: Al on July 27, 2010, 02:08:57 AM

Tyler, you missed out  :P

Martin is absolutely right  :biggrin:. I also agree with what Mike is saying...I picked ASU because of it's friendly environment, and also because there are some pretty good programs here.

Why visit colleges to party when I can do that at home? :P

I think I made the right choice with my school... I love it, I've made great friends, been to some great parties, etc. Thus why I can't wait to go back! Now if I could only decided exactly I wanted to major in...  :thinking:

That's precisely why I want to choose the colleges I chose to apply for, I want it there for friendliness and the social life. I mean an education is important but you need to be in a friendly atmosphere where you'll make plenty of friends as well. For example, Ivy-league schools tend to be the opposite of that. The majority of the kids there are well you-know-what and tend to be less social then the kids in non-Ivy League schools. Like today I visited Temple University and the atmosphere there seemed quite friendly. There were many friendly students who were willing to help out others. I hope it'll be like that in Rutgers or Penn State as well. I would love to attend a school with a top reputation but the friendliness is also a factor that weighs in heavily as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 27, 2010, 05:08:11 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 27, 2010, 04:33:12 PM

We were lucky at my school. We offered Arabic, Chinese, German,  French, Latin and Spanish. I took a little french and latin for five years. It was great. Our school requires Honor Graduates to take 3 years of the same foreign language. I assumed other places have similar requirements

Okay, not cool.  I took five years of French but probably would have dumped some electives to take both French and German.  2 year (4 terms) requirement for any diploma that is "advanced" in Indiana.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 27, 2010, 06:22:02 PM

My school offers Spanish, French, German, Russian, Latin, and Itallian. I took two years of basic Level 4 Spanish in 10th and 11th grade.

As for drivers ed, that is part of my school's 10th Grade Health Course. Just this year, they introduced driving simulators and golf carts we can drive in with "drunk goggles" on (with teacher supervision of course). Wow, wish they had all of this when I took drivers ed (2007)! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 27, 2010, 11:53:31 PM

My school district offers a wide variety of languages. I am taking Spanish :)

And as for drivers training, the State of Michigan states that you need to be at the age of 15 years and 8 months to start. I am questioning the 8 months... why not just at 15 or 16 :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 28, 2010, 12:58:39 AM

I thought it was 14 years and 9 months in MI. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 28, 2010, 01:41:49 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 28, 2010, 12:58:39 AM

I thought it was 14 years and 9 months in MI. :unsure:

Ohh wait, you are correct for drivers ed :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 28, 2010, 10:33:36 AM

I dunno if its still in me but last night I was catchinng made me sound younger because I couldnt use it at a normal volume without having throat pains :lol:). I was under my sheets in bed and woke up with a normal voice but was shivering cold like it was winter :blink: Im no doctor but I think the antibiotics Ive been taking for my teeth may have helped me feel better faster :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 28, 2010, 04:40:40 PM

Some of you have a wealth of electives that I wish I had in high school.  I only had a choice between French or Spanish.

By the way, I passed my upper air certification exam today.  I'll be doing weather balloon launches solo now.  Thanks for the well wishes! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 28, 2010, 05:57:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 28, 2010, 04:40:40 PM

By the way, I passed my upper air certification exam today.  I'll be doing weather balloon launches solo now.  Thanks for the well wishes! B)

Awesome! Congrats, Patrick.  :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 29, 2010, 03:22:02 AM

Quote from: beanboy89 on July 28, 2010, 05:57:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 28, 2010, 04:40:40 PM

By the way, I passed my upper air certification exam today.  I'll be doing weather balloon launches solo now.  Thanks for the well wishes! B)

Awesome! Congrats, Patrick.  :D

Allright, Patrick!

/me pats Patrick in the back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 29, 2010, 03:41:03 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 28, 2010, 04:40:40 PM

By the way, I passed my upper air certification exam today.  I'll be doing weather balloon launches solo now.  Thanks for the well wishes! B)

Glad you did great Patrick :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 29, 2010, 10:08:35 AM

Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Beta 2 is live on the release servers, so it's pretty much ready to go!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 29, 2010, 11:34:57 AM

I just downloaded it onto my laptop last night. Love it! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2010, 11:39:44 AM

Congrats Patrick, I told you 'd pass the exam :) wish you further luck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 29, 2010, 07:16:23 PM

This (http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/i-gotta-feeling-403469/434314/) is one of the songs I'm playing tomorrow in a concert...you might have heard it. ;) We've been learning it in band camp. It's not the easiest song ever (by far)...but it is a really fun song to play. We're also playing Ain't Nothin' Wrong With That (http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/aint-nothing-wrong-with-that/441584/) (pretty difficult but fun to play) and Viva La Vida (http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/viva-la-vida-396140/426910/) (much easier).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 29, 2010, 10:31:01 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2010, 11:39:44 AM

Congrats Patrick, I told you 'd pass the exam :) wish you further luck.

I knew he could do it! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning86 on July 29, 2010, 11:32:33 PM

...Aaand I'm back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 29, 2010, 11:45:30 PM

Yay!! Welcome back Joseph ! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 30, 2010, 12:50:17 AM

Skyping On Live TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YWv6qO-CVc#ws)
:)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2010, 01:38:28 AM

Quote from: Lightning86 on July 29, 2010, 11:32:33 PM

...Aaand I'm back.

Welcome back, Joseph!  Hope you had a great trip. :happy:

Martin, that video was pretty interesting.  I was wondering when TWC would start Skype sessions for questions, and Dr. Knabb answered yours quite well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 30, 2010, 02:09:39 AM

Lucky, lucky, LUCKY Martin! Is this your 2nd time on TWC? I thought you were on TWC before.

And Yes Patrick... I was wondering the same thing (And thinking the same thing) :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 4000 weatherman on July 30, 2010, 11:59:39 AM

What is Google's desktop?

I didnt edit the first photo

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 30, 2010, 12:02:25 PM

Quote from: 4000 weatherman on July 30, 2010, 11:59:39 AM

What is Google's desktop?

I didnt edit the first photo

It's a search bot. It usually says it's posting on that topic but it doesn't. Don't be alarmed. They are friendly. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on July 30, 2010, 04:57:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 30, 2010, 12:02:25 PM

Quote from: 4000 weatherman on July 30, 2010, 11:59:39 AM

What is Google's desktop?

I didnt edit the first photo

It's a search bot. It usually says it's posting on that topic but it doesn't. Don't be alarmed. They are friendly. :P

Google Bot: "We come in peace!" :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 31, 2010, 12:52:05 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on July 30, 2010, 02:09:39 AM

Lucky, lucky, LUCKY Martin! Is this your 2nd time on TWC? I thought you were on TWC before.

And Yes Patrick... I was wondering the same thing (And thinking the same thing) :yes:

Video wise? This was my third time in video form and first time LIVE. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 31, 2010, 09:58:05 AM

Snookie from "Jersey Shore" got arrested, thank God I have The Weather Channel to tell me that! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2010, 10:42:29 AM

Yeah I saw that lol, like that was sooo weather related :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 31, 2010, 01:03:17 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 31, 2010, 09:58:05 AM

Snookie from "Jersey Shore" got arrested, thank God I have The Weather Channel to tell me that! :)

You serious, right?  :blink:

EDIT: I hate Jersey Shore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2010, 04:02:44 PM

Jersey shore is very overrated. I watched one episode of it and hated it right away. All I ever hear in school in fact is Snookie this, Snookie that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 31, 2010, 06:23:37 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 31, 2010, 01:03:17 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on July 31, 2010, 09:58:05 AM

Snookie from "Jersey Shore" got arrested, thank God I have The Weather Channel to tell me that! :)

You serious, right?  :blink:

EDIT: I hate Jersey Shore.

Yes, I am serious.  They said it on The Weather Channel this morning.

I can't say I like or hate Jersey Shore as I have never seen it, but I have seen plenty of video and news headlines about them, and I Don't plan on watching anytime soon :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 31, 2010, 06:54:35 PM

Before:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/898763155.png)

After:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/898785087.png)


FiOS internet is here :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2010, 07:33:07 PM

Wow Zach, you're making me jealous. Now I want Fios! :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 31, 2010, 09:50:57 PM

Hey guys, in case any of you have been wondering what happened to me, I was on vacation and hadn't logged-on for three weeks. It's nice to be back again, especially to see those awesome IS 2 videos. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 31, 2010, 10:03:27 PM

I'm also loving the power of FiOS right now :dance:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/898889642.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 31, 2010, 10:04:38 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 31, 2010, 09:50:57 PM

Hey guys, in case any of you have been wondering what happened to me, I was on vacation and hadn't logged-on for three weeks. It's nice to be back again, especially to see those awesome IS 2 videos. :biggrin:

Welcome back Andy! I've been wondering where you have been

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 01, 2010, 03:56:57 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 31, 2010, 09:50:57 PM

Hey guys, in case any of you have been wondering what happened to me, I was on vacation and hadn't logged-on for three weeks. It's nice to be back again, especially to see those awesome IS 2 videos. :biggrin:

Welcome back!  Where did you go on your vacation?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 01, 2010, 01:54:50 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 01, 2010, 03:56:57 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 31, 2010, 09:50:57 PM

Hey guys, in case any of you have been wondering what happened to me, I was on vacation and hadn't logged-on for three weeks. It's nice to be back again, especially to see those awesome IS 2 videos. :biggrin:

Welcome back!  Where did you go on your vacation?

I went to Michigan, near Kalamazoo. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 01, 2010, 03:17:06 PM

Not bad for wanting to play some online games :P

(http://www.pingtest.net/result/21400533.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 01, 2010, 08:44:16 PM

Don't make us all jealous, Zach. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 02, 2010, 12:04:16 AM

Quote from: Zach on August 01, 2010, 03:17:06 PM

Not bad for wanting to play some online games :P

([url]http://www.pingtest.net/result/21400533.png[/url])

(http://www.pingtest.net/result/21419740.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 02, 2010, 06:06:43 PM

Study: Teen Internet addicts more likely to get the blues (Depression)

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hj0bQwFUB83yFeU_GvG2CdjATXZA (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hj0bQwFUB83yFeU_GvG2CdjATXZA)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 02, 2010, 08:01:40 PM

Holy crap there's a lot of CTG lightning around me now and the sun is out!! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 02, 2010, 08:19:21 PM

Quote from: gt1racer on August 02, 2010, 06:06:43 PM

Study: Teen Internet addicts more likely to get the blues (Depression)

[url]http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hj0bQwFUB83yFeU_GvG2CdjATXZA[/url] ([url]http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hj0bQwFUB83yFeU_GvG2CdjATXZA[/url])

Nothing new.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 02, 2010, 11:06:21 PM

Quote from: gt1racer on August 02, 2010, 06:06:43 PM

Study: Teen Internet addicts more likely to get the blues (Depression)

[url]http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hj0bQwFUB83yFeU_GvG2CdjATXZA[/url] ([url]http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hj0bQwFUB83yFeU_GvG2CdjATXZA[/url])

Just anything that promotes you to be idle for longer periods of time puts you at a higher risk for having emotional problems.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

Oh my Goodness, my neighbor's house just burnt to the ground. They lost everything, even the family dog.   :(

And no, I didn't confuse this with the "Lie Your Butt Off" thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 03, 2010, 11:23:20 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

Oh my Goodness, my neighbor's house just burnt to the ground. They lost everything, even the family dog.   :(

And no, I didn't confuse this with the "Lie Your Butt Off" thread.

Oh my.. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2010, 11:27:30 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

And no, I didn't confuse this with the "Lie Your Butt Off" thread.

Did you think I confused this with Lie your butt off? ;)

Quote from: Zach on August 02, 2010, 08:01:40 PM

Holy crap there's a lot of CTG lightning around me now and the sun is out!! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 03, 2010, 12:37:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 03, 2010, 11:27:30 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

And no, I didn't confuse this with the "Lie Your Butt Off" thread.

Did you think I confused this with Lie your butt off? ;)

Quote from: Zach on August 02, 2010, 08:01:40 PM

Holy crap there's a lot of CTG lightning around me now and the sun is out!! :o

:rofl: The reason I posted that is because last night, I posted in the "Last Thing You Bought Thread" that I bought an IntelliSTAR unit, and then posted that I confused that thread with "Lie Your Butt Off". I knew someone would ask me if I got confused again, so I just p--

Trevor spills coke all over his PC

CRAP!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 03, 2010, 01:57:24 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

Oh my Goodness, my neighbor's house just burnt to the ground. They lost everything, even the family dog.   :(

Thats horrible! Electrical fire?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 03, 2010, 04:26:27 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 03, 2010, 01:57:24 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

Oh my Goodness, my neighbor's house just burnt to the ground. They lost everything, even the family dog.   :(

Thats horrible! Electrical fire?

Yep. A cord was hanging out of the socket, but was in the socket enough to get an electrical charge. Sadly, the outlet was behind a long curtain, which over time, cued a spark from the exposed prongs, starting a fire. Even more sadly, no one was home, and no one would be home for the next 3 hours, leaving the family dog to burn.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2010, 04:36:51 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 04:26:27 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 03, 2010, 01:57:24 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

Oh my Goodness, my neighbor's house just burnt to the ground. They lost everything, even the family dog.   :(

Thats horrible! Electrical fire?

Yep. A cord was hanging out of the socket, but was in the socket enough to get an electrical charge. Sadly, the outlet was behind a long curtain, which over time, cued a spark from the exposed prongs, starting a fire. Even more sadly, no one was home, and no one would be home for the next 3 hours, leaving the family dog to burn.  :cry:

That's terrible!  :( I can't imagine the emotions of pain and grief they must be going through right now.  :no: I figured this probably was caused by an electrical problem because most accidental fires are started from an electrical problem and lightning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2010, 11:07:43 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 04:26:27 PM

Yep. A cord was hanging out of the socket, but was in the socket enough to get an electrical charge. Sadly, the outlet was behind a long curtain, which over time, cued a spark from the exposed prongs, starting a fire. Even more sadly, no one was home, and no one would be home for the next 3 hours, leaving the family dog to burn.  :cry:

I feel bad for the poor dog as that sounds like it could have all been prevented with a little more electrical safety and care on the part of the owners.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 04, 2010, 12:50:47 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2010, 11:07:43 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 04:26:27 PM

Yep. A cord was hanging out of the socket, but was in the socket enough to get an electrical charge. Sadly, the outlet was behind a long curtain, which over time, cued a spark from the exposed prongs, starting a fire. Even more sadly, no one was home, and no one would be home for the next 3 hours, leaving the family dog to burn.  :cry:

I feel bad for the poor dog as that sounds like it could have all been prevented with a little more electrical safety and care on the part of the owners.

I feel terrible for that dog! As I am a animal lover, that is very sad to hear :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 04, 2010, 02:03:31 AM

I just tried out RockBand for the first time today during my visit to my sister's house. It's addicting. I'm better at singing than the drums. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 04, 2010, 02:26:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 04, 2010, 02:03:31 AM

I just tried out RockBand for the first time today during my visit to my sister's house. It's addicting. I'm better at singing than the drums. lol

I have it for my PS2, and I can understand that. You need ALOT of concentration... and I lost the CD for it... and the guitar receiver :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 04, 2010, 10:46:20 PM

Got back from the Outer Banks. Zonked and ready for some sleep :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike on August 04, 2010, 11:31:08 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 03, 2010, 09:48:31 AM

Oh my Goodness, my neighbor's house just burnt to the ground. They lost everything, even the family dog.   :(

That truly is sad news. Same thing happened to a neighbor & friend of mine in March. Lost her home to a fire including two of three pets (her beloved King shepherd + one of two cats). The other happened to be outdoors at the time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 05, 2010, 10:54:06 PM

I just got back from the craziest NWS shift that the Blacksburg office staff can remember in a long while.  A huge line of storms crossed the area, which prompted the office to issue 43 warnings in just 8 hours!  I had to help verify several of those warnings, so I'm whipped right now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 05, 2010, 11:55:31 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 05, 2010, 10:54:06 PM

I just got back from the craziest NWS shift that the Blacksburg office staff can remember in a long while.  A huge line of storms crossed the area, which prompted the office to issue 43 warnings in just 8 hours!  I had to help verify several of those warnings, so I'm whipped right now. :P

As someone who drove home through that line, I agree that today was an interesting day!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 07, 2010, 04:30:09 PM

Is everyone having a good weekend and start to August so far?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 07, 2010, 04:32:17 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 07, 2010, 04:30:09 PM

Is everyone having a good weekend and start to August so far?

It was really good at first until yesterday came. I got my blood test results back. I'm good, but I have to deal with something in the next 6 months or so. I don't really want to explain it in full till I return from a camping trip tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 07, 2010, 07:37:14 PM

You guys might remember that I posted an episode of one of my scripted stories here that was based on TWC fan fiction. Well here's a recent episode I been working on the past few weeks called "High Anxiety".

Synopsis: Jason and Melody are preparing to take a statewide test that will determine whether or not they can be promoted to high school or not, Dean and Ana are taking the pre-test which mounts the pressure on when they have Jason help tutor them. Meanwhile Daniel is having problems facing his physiological fear of riding a bike until Kara offers to train him before a company Bike-A-Thon he suggested to his boss Mr. Beamington.   :happy:
 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 07, 2010, 07:45:35 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on August 07, 2010, 07:37:14 PM

You guys might remember that I posted an episode of one of my scripted stories here that was based on TWC fan fiction. Well here's a recent episode I been working on the past few weeks called "High Anxiety".

Synopsis: Jason and Melody are preparing to take a statewide test that will determine whether or not they can be promoted to high school or not, Dean and Ana are taking the pre-test which mounts the pressure on when they have Jason help tutor them. Meanwhile Daniel is having problems facing his physiological fear of riding a bike until Kara offers to train him before a company Bike-A-Thon he suggested to his boss Mr. Beamington.   :happy:

I'm still surprised that my name is still being used. woo. I'll read it when I leave today. I know it's gonna be funnier as the past ones I read back then.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 08, 2010, 12:35:04 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 07, 2010, 04:30:09 PM

Is everyone having a good weekend and start to August so far?

Going fantastic!! Sorry to hear Ana. Hope its not serious

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 08, 2010, 03:27:21 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 08, 2010, 12:35:04 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 07, 2010, 04:30:09 PM

Is everyone having a good weekend and start to August so far?

Going fantastic!! Sorry to hear Ana. Hope its not serious

It's also wonderful here! And I really hope it's not serious as well... hope you get well soon :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 08, 2010, 04:45:58 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 07, 2010, 04:32:17 PM

It was really good at first until yesterday came. I got my blood test results back. I'm good, but I have to deal with something in the next 6 months or so. I don't really want to explain it in full till I return from a camping trip tomorrow.

Sorry to hear that.  Hope you're able to recover from whatever was found on the test soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 08, 2010, 06:11:52 PM

I have had  a thunderstorm nearly every day since Saturday, July 24th. So, that maketh me happy.  :happy: And, they will continue because I am about to go to Florida to visit my grandparents in the southwestern portion of the state. This is why I love summer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 09, 2010, 03:07:22 AM

I'll make it short, simple and non-frightening (well, maybe.): I've been diagnosed with Anemia.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 09, 2010, 01:17:42 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 09, 2010, 03:07:22 AM

I'll make it short, simple and non-frightening (well, maybe.): I've been diagnosed with Anemia.

/me throws an iron at Ana >_>

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 10, 2010, 02:35:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 09, 2010, 03:07:22 AM

I'll make it short, simple and non-frightening (well, maybe.): I've been diagnosed with Anemia.

My mom is anemic and I think I might be, too. Just take some iron pills. My mom has for over 2 years...that's when she was diagnosed. Anemia isn't too terribly serious. :) Hope you recover, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 11, 2010, 06:33:46 AM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 10, 2010, 02:35:57 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 09, 2010, 03:07:22 AM

I'll make it short, simple and non-frightening (well, maybe.): I've been diagnosed with Anemia.

My mom is anemic and I think I might be, too. Just take some iron pills. My mom has for over 2 years...that's when she was diagnosed. Anemia isn't too terribly serious. :) Hope you recover, though.

Yea I have a friend with it. It can be serious or not

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 11, 2010, 12:07:28 PM

It depends with what kind of anemia. It could be a temporary anemia where you feel tired all the time and look pale or it could be very serious, something like aplastic anemia. However, the more serious anemias are caused by genetic factors. A daily iron pill should help as my mom has the same thing

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 12, 2010, 01:58:33 PM

I'd also try taking a daily general vitamin pill.  Other minerals in addition to iron may help you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 12, 2010, 02:32:12 PM

The doctor prescribed three vitamins: Iron, Folic Acid and B12, plus a med that controls hunger due to anxiety. And my eating habits are currently in the works since I've skipped so much before the diagnosis. I guess this is what you get when you skip more than one meal.  :hmm:

Anyways, to change the subject a little: Gmail's new design looks icky. I don't like it very much.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 12, 2010, 05:58:40 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

Good grief! :blink:  No one should ever let their emotions drive themselves to this point in being so far out of control.  I gather that it happens more often in school these days, but it still doesn't make it right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 12, 2010, 06:17:23 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

One emoticon: :blink:.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 12, 2010, 06:33:32 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

I'd be afraid to be around him, too. :o As much as I believe you, this seems like something you would see in a movie. Hope the hazardous fluorescent bulb clean-up effort was alright, too. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2010, 07:55:32 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 12, 2010, 06:33:32 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

I'd be afraid to be around him, too. :o As much as I believe you, this seems like something you would see in a movie. Hope the hazardous fluorescent bulb clean-up effort was alright, too. :blink:

That's just crazy. :o I reckon this was the first week that school started? Maybe he's not looking forward to being into school in the first place and did such an act to combat his feelings, which wasn't right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 08:09:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2010, 07:55:32 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 12, 2010, 06:33:32 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

I'd be afraid to be around him, too. :o As much as I believe you, this seems like something you would see in a movie. Hope the hazardous fluorescent bulb clean-up effort was alright, too. :blink:

That's just crazy. :o I reckon this was the first week that school started? Maybe he's not looking forward to being into school in the first place and did such an act to combat his feelings, which wasn't right.

Actually no, on his Facebook he said he liked school (posted Wed. I believe) I think it had something to do with the person himself, as according to another classmate, they never have gotten along

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 13, 2010, 01:05:46 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 12, 2010, 05:58:40 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

Good grief! :blink:  No one should ever let their emotions drive themselves to this point in being so far out of control.  I gather that it happens more often in school these days, but it still doesn't make it right.

Exactly, not right at all.  Violence is not the answer at all.  It frustrates me when people fight; what does it do?  Nothing.  You're not cool if you gave someone else a black eye, or made their nose bleed.  You're an idiot :rolleyes:
NEVER understood physical fighting. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 13, 2010, 01:41:52 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

Little brat needs to go to the local detention home!

Quote from: Anistorm on August 12, 2010, 02:32:12 PM

Anyways, to change the subject a little: Gmail's new design looks icky. I don't like it very much.  :no:

Its nasty! Bleh!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 13, 2010, 05:21:16 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 13, 2010, 01:41:52 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 12, 2010, 05:52:32 PM

Well my cousin got kicked out of school today. He left his classroom and came into mine. He seemed to have a bone to pick with the guy sitting behind me. He came skipping in and said "Hi" and proceeded to beat him up, with markers in his hands to prevent his hands from breaking. Our teacher tried to break it up but they continued, they eventually got pushed into a lamp, breaking the (fluorescent) bulb in it and screwing up the lampshade, as teachers apprehended him, his necklace broke, spilling those little white "shark teeth" all over the floor. As the kid he beat up left the room, he was in the teacher's hands and said "You don't have to hold on to me, i'm not going to do it again." I'm scared of him now. I used to like to hang around him, but now, I want to be as far away from him as possible.

Little brat needs to go to the local detention home!

If that happened here in my district, they would be expelled district wide if I am correct. They have a zero-tolerance fighting policy, which people seem to not care about. In a way, the zero-tolerance policy annoys me. It's good for various reasons, but the district is way to uptight about the simplest things. I mean, seriously? They will get mad at you for the simplest things.

And while I am on the subject, I can't stand how the district also won't regulate the work load they throw at the students... which I have noticed to become a problem nation wide. I'd say that on average last year, i'd be assigned over 10 pages or math work alone... a night (maybe about 50 questions per page. 50x10=500, so 500 questions in math alone a night. That's a little too much in my opinion. Now, I can go on with this subject about the work load for a long time, but long story short... there needs to be limits on the work load. Just my opinion.

Quote

"The United States is among the most homework-intensive countries in the world for seventh- and eighth-grade math classes. U.S. math teachers on average assigned more than two hours of mathematics homework per week in 1994-95," said LeTendre. "Contrary to our expectations, one of the lowest levels was recorded in Japan -- about one hour a week. These figures challenge previous stereotypes about the lackadaisical American teenager and his diligent peer in Japan."

^{Source: Penn State}

As I would kill for that little amount of math work, I get more then 4 hours a night. So 20 hours of mathematics work per week for me, last year. I basically gave up on that class since I couldn't maintain a good grade in other classes...

Now I am sorry that I went a little overboard on that subject, but that's what I feel.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 13, 2010, 10:36:25 AM

Wow its been so long. 6 years ago today me and my family had to evacuate for Charley only to find out it changed course after we left :( Funny that it was also Friday, August 13 when we did it too

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2010, 12:15:37 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 13, 2010, 10:36:25 AM

Wow its been so long. 6 years ago today me and my family had to evacuate for Charley only to find out it changed course after we left :( Funny that it was also Friday, August 13 when we did it too

Wow, I just realized today is Friday the 13th. Just another holiday with superstitious myths though, I don't really believe in it. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 13, 2010, 12:38:24 PM

Psh. Who believes in Friday the 13th anyways?  :rolleyes:
Not meh.  :nono:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2010, 12:45:19 PM

Just like any other day to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 13, 2010, 01:32:35 PM

My father was born on a Friday the 13th, so it's not always a bad day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 13, 2010, 05:20:42 PM

Yeah, I don't get why people believe any of this "Friday the 13th" stuff. It's just like any other day for me...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 13, 2010, 09:07:28 PM

My dad was discharged from the military on a Friday the 13th (after being in Vietnam) so he's always regarded it as a good day. I personally haven't experienced anything bad on the 13th, in fact it's usually a very good day for me as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 14, 2010, 12:12:47 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on August 13, 2010, 05:20:42 PM

Yeah, I don't get why people believe any of this "Friday the 13th" stuff. It's just like any other day for me...

I don't think that many people believe it, its just fun to poke fun at! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 14, 2010, 12:40:28 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 14, 2010, 12:12:47 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on August 13, 2010, 05:20:42 PM

Yeah, I don't get why people believe any of this "Friday the 13th" stuff. It's just like any other day for me...

I don't think that many people believe it, its just fun to poke fun at! :P

Yeah, Friday the 13th was spirit day at my school :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 14, 2010, 03:02:20 AM

Wow, I come back from my night out with my friends and all of the sudden my parents have planned to go to the beach this weekend. To be honest I have traveled so much. I need a weekend off.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 14, 2010, 11:35:45 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 14, 2010, 03:02:20 AM

Wow, I come back from my night out with my friends and all of the sudden my parents have planned to go to the beach this weekend. To be honest I have traveled so much. I need a weekend off.  :wacko:

Are you REQUIRED to go?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 14, 2010, 04:37:11 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 14, 2010, 11:35:45 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 14, 2010, 03:02:20 AM

Wow, I come back from my night out with my friends and all of the sudden my parents have planned to go to the beach this weekend. To be honest I have traveled so much. I need a weekend off.  :wacko:

Are you REQUIRED to go?

Code: [Select]

[2:49:41a] <@Anistorm> well...
[2:49:48a] <@Anistorm> I'm leaving again this weekend
[2:49:59a] <@Anistorm> woo
[3:11:16a] <@Anistorm> I tried convincing them that I'd stay for the weekend
[3:11:18a] <@Anistorm> but I failed
[3:11:21a] <@Anistorm> -_-
[3:11:24a] <@Anistorm> I need a weekend off
[3:11:29a] <@Anistorm> I'm tired of traveling
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[10:09:55a] * @MeganiumStorm is AFK, somewhere. gone till 8.15.10 or late night 8.16.10 depending on timing. >_> megaaa. —I-n-v-i-s-i-o-n—I believe that's a yes :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 15, 2010, 05:38:23 PM

Comcast spending multimillions to fight for NBCU merger (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20100811_Comcast_spending_multimillions_to_fight_for_NBCU_merger.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 15, 2010, 10:06:24 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 14, 2010, 04:37:11 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 14, 2010, 11:35:45 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 14, 2010, 03:02:20 AM

Wow, I come back from my night out with my friends and all of the sudden my parents have planned to go to the beach this weekend. To be honest I have traveled so much. I need a weekend off.  :wacko:

Are you REQUIRED to go?

Code: [Select]

[2:49:41a] <@Anistorm> well...
[2:49:48a] <@Anistorm> I'm leaving again this weekend
[2:49:59a] <@Anistorm> woo
[3:11:16a] <@Anistorm> I tried convincing them that I'd stay for the weekend
[3:11:18a] <@Anistorm> but I failed
[3:11:21a] <@Anistorm> -_-
[3:11:24a] <@Anistorm> I need a weekend off
[3:11:29a] <@Anistorm> I'm tired of traveling
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[10:09:55a] * @MeganiumStorm is AFK, somewhere. gone till 8.15.10 or late night 8.16.10 depending on timing. >_> megaaa. —I-n-v-i-s-i-o-n—I believe that's a yes :yes:

Thanks for showing that, Jesskitty. :P

Yeah, I was required to go. And to be honest it was a total waste. It was a repeat of last weekend, but much worse.  :facepalm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on August 15, 2010, 11:52:36 PM

Don't know if this has been posted before, if it has since it's got like millions of views and hits, I apologize.. Anyways.. This kid's has some serious issues... That's all I have to say..  :blink:

Greatest freak out ever (ORIGINAL VIDEO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YersIyzsOpc#)

There's 9 other videos of this nutcase on his rampages..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 15, 2010, 11:59:13 PM

Quote from: Robert on August 15, 2010, 11:52:36 PM

Don't know if this has been posted before, if it has since it's got like millions of views and hits, I apologize.. Anyways.. This kid's has some serious issues... That's all I have to say..  :blink:


There's 9 other videos of this nutcase on his rampages..

Reminds me of the issue with kerligirl13 last month. But what the  :censored:, that's just disturbing yet horrible at the same time. Noting the words ORIGINAL VIDEO on the title, were the original videos deleted?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on August 16, 2010, 12:07:20 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 15, 2010, 11:59:13 PM

Reminds me of the issue with kerligirl13 last month. But what the  :censored:, that's just disturbing yet horrible at the same time.

Yeah, It is also kinda mean how his brother takes videos of his freak outs and posts them on youtube.. But yeah.. going nuts like that over his mom cancelling his World of Warcraft account is over doing it IMO..

Quote from: Anistorm on August 15, 2010, 11:59:13 PM

Noting the words ORIGINAL VIDEO on the title, were the original videos deleted?

I don't know.. I guess just a lot of people were doing mock ups, copies, and spoofs on youtube or something..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 16, 2010, 03:29:17 AM

Quote from: Robert on August 16, 2010, 12:07:20 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 15, 2010, 11:59:13 PM

Reminds me of the issue with kerligirl13 last month. But what the  :censored:, that's just disturbing yet horrible at the same time.

Yeah, It is also kinda mean how his brother takes videos of his freak outs and posts them on youtube.. But yeah.. going nuts like that over his mom cancelling his World of Warcraft account is over doing it IMO..

Quote from: Anistorm on August 15, 2010, 11:59:13 PM

Noting the words ORIGINAL VIDEO on the title, were the original videos deleted?

I don't know.. I guess just a lot of people were doing mock ups, copies, and spoofs on youtube or something..

Don't  forget the aftermath of that video...
Greatest freak out ever (The After Math) ORIGINAL VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0XQEDRHFhs#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: cc17926 on August 16, 2010, 07:34:57 AM

try to top this:

Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow 1-8-10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 16, 2010, 09:33:58 AM

Quote from: Robert on August 15, 2010, 11:52:36 PM

Don't know if this has been posted before, if it has since it's got like millions of views and hits, I apologize.. Anyways.. This kid's has some serious issues... That's all I have to say..  :blink:

There's 9 other videos of this nutcase on his rampages..

These are fake, he was on Tosh.0 a few weeks back and admitted they were fakes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 16, 2010, 01:58:38 PM

Wow today is probably the happiest Ive felt in a long time since my brother came back home. Its also the saddest in a way cuz Ive enjoyed myself all summer and i go back next week :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2010, 05:42:09 PM

I think something is wrong with my car's engine. Last year, my muffler/exhaust went and I had to replace it. Now this year it seems to be going again, as the engine is loud and making popping sounds whenever I accelerate. Last Saturday, the check engine light was on, but it went off after a few hours and I don't think that had to do with this (but rather with the gas cap which I also need to replace). Any ideas? I don't want to have to replace my exhaust again, as it cost almost $1,000 to get it replaced last year. I have a '97 Camry V6, with 129,000 miles on it. It's only been about 10,000 miles since I installed the current exhaust system on it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 17, 2010, 12:25:24 AM

Quote from: Mike M on August 16, 2010, 05:42:09 PM

I think something is wrong with my car's engine. Last year, my muffler/exhaust went and I had to replace it. Now this year it seems to be going again, as the engine is loud and making popping sounds whenever I accelerate. Last Saturday, the check engine light was on, but it went off after a few hours and I don't think that had to do with this (but rather with the gas cap which I also need to replace). Any ideas? I don't want to have to replace my exhaust again, as it cost almost $1,000 to get it replaced last year. I have a '97 Camry V6, with 129,000 miles on it. It's only been about 10,000 miles since I installed the current exhaust system on it.

Yikes that doesn't sound good!

Went to a concert last night with Brooks and Dunn and Sara Evans. Awesome awesome show! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 17, 2010, 01:22:31 AM

just came across this video:

Weather Channel Branding -- Stephen Arnold Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nrcLPcqdr4#)

thought the first part of the video was interesting.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 17, 2010, 12:07:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 16, 2010, 05:42:09 PM

I think something is wrong with my car's engine. Last year, my muffler/exhaust went and I had to replace it. Now this year it seems to be going again, as the engine is loud and making popping sounds whenever I accelerate. Last Saturday, the check engine light was on, but it went off after a few hours and I don't think that had to do with this (but rather with the gas cap which I also need to replace). Any ideas? I don't want to have to replace my exhaust again, as it cost almost $1,000 to get it replaced last year. I have a '97 Camry V6, with 129,000 miles on it. It's only been about 10,000 miles since I installed the current exhaust system on it.

I would take it into a mechanic to see what is wrong with it.  Don't "think" it's something, because you might be wrong and that could lead to something even wrose.  Trust me.  Better safe than sorry.


Great video find, Al!  DEfinitely loved that music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on August 17, 2010, 12:15:53 PM

Quote from: Al on August 17, 2010, 01:22:31 AM

just came across this video:

Weather Channel Branding -- Stephen Arnold Music ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nrcLPcqdr4#[/url])

thought the first part of the video was interesting.  B)

I miss those TWC days..   :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on August 17, 2010, 12:26:15 PM

Quote from: Al on August 17, 2010, 01:22:31 AM

just came across this video:

Weather Channel Branding -- Stephen Arnold Music ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nrcLPcqdr4#[/url])

thought the first part of the video was interesting.  B)

I wish they would go back to that. :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 17, 2010, 01:48:25 PM

I just noticed that the TWC Logo on some of the show opens transition in with the ending graphic where it shows the show name.

Example: Afternoon Outlook, when the text swipes in so does the logo with a matching swipe.
PM Edition, the text flashes as does the logo for it's entry.

I never noticed that, was that a common practice...part of the actual open, or just something i missed?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on August 18, 2010, 08:35:24 PM

So I started school today.. Looks like yet another crappy and lonely year again.. I always wonder how and why my schedules are always made to where I'm never with my friends.   :(  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 18, 2010, 08:49:48 PM

Quote from: Robert on August 18, 2010, 08:35:24 PM

So I started school today.. Looks like yet another crappy and lonely year again.. I always wonder how and why my schedules are always made to where I'm never with my friends.   :(  :rolleyes:

Do you think it's possible that you could get it changed with your counselor? I think you may need an excellent reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 18, 2010, 10:42:11 PM

Quote from: Robert on August 18, 2010, 08:35:24 PM

So I started school today.. Looks like yet another crappy and lonely year again.. I always wonder how and why my schedules are always made to where I'm never with my friends.   :(  :rolleyes:

Wait until college! Why don't you make new friends?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 18, 2010, 11:01:02 PM

http://www.stormreports.org/grearth.htm (http://www.stormreports.org/grearth.htm) :wub: :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2010, 11:26:20 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 18, 2010, 10:42:11 PM

Quote from: Robert on August 18, 2010, 08:35:24 PM

So I started school today.. Looks like yet another crappy and lonely year again.. I always wonder how and why my schedules are always made to where I'm never with my friends.   :(  :rolleyes:

Wait until college! Why don't you make new friends?

Yeah, my schedule sucks too as I don't know anyone in my lunch or most of my classes. My key tip here is switch out of any class that you may not like the most. If you opt out of one class, chances are is that they will change your entire schedule to accommodate you in the class you want. Like if you have Lunch 3rd Period and AP World History 6th, they might switch it around in case you decide to take Adv World History instead,etc.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 19, 2010, 12:47:10 AM

It's looking like I'll be having very little people that I know in my classes here as well. Mainly since I'm in an unique situation where I'm only at high school in the morning this year (through 12:10 PM).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 11:49:09 AM

It will be alright, guys.  I am sure you all will at least make one friend in each class.  In fact, I would reccommend it; it makes things MUCH easier.

During my senior year, I got out one hour early, and I absolutely loved it.  It was only an hour, but oh man if I had to spend that hour in school I would have gone crazy. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 12:40:42 PM

Hey everyone.  I have a question for you all.  Is there currently a 'duopoly'within your television market?  This basically means one station doing news for themselves and another station?  The station I work at is going to start doing news for the local Fox afilliate, and I am just curious how duoplies work out in other markets.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 19, 2010, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 12:40:42 PM

Hey everyone.  I have a question for you all.  Is there currently a 'duopoly'within your television market?  This basically means one station doing news for themselves and another station?  The station I work at is going to start doing news for the local Fox afilliate, and I am just curious how duoplies work out in other markets.

Yes, our NBC affiliate does news for our MyTV affiliate, as well as our CBS affiliate doing newscasts for the CW affiliate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 19, 2010, 02:14:09 PM

Until last year WTTA (MyNetwork TV) received news for a 10 PM newscast from WFLA (NBC) which was live. WFLA also sent a rebroadcast of their 6:00 PM news to WXPX-TV until 2005 when it changed from Pax to i. When WTTA was a 'The WB' affiliate they had their own newscast from 2003-2006

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 03:14:55 PM

Okay so how are they working out?  Do they use the same set/personalities?  Or do they try and make the news unique?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2010, 03:16:01 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 19, 2010, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 12:40:42 PM

Hey everyone.  I have a question for you all.  Is there currently a 'duopoly'within your television market?  This basically means one station doing news for themselves and another station?  The station I work at is going to start doing news for the local Fox afilliate, and I am just curious how duoplies work out in other markets.

Yes, our NBC affiliate does news for our MyTV affiliate, as well as our CBS affiliate doing newscasts for the CW affiliate.

yea doesn't Glenn Schwartz also do the meteorology segments for MyPHL 17? I know it says "Powered by  NBC" on the bottom of the newscast

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 19, 2010, 04:09:13 PM

Is this a national thing? Our NBC affiliate also does the news for MyAtlTV here at 10pm on weeknights and our CBS affiliate is with theCW.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 19, 2010, 06:23:25 PM

Tulsa has 2 duopolies. KOKI-TV (Fox) and KMYT-TV (MyNetworkTV) are both owned by Newport Television. KOTV-DT (CBS) and KQCW-DT (The CW) are both owned by Griffin Communications.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 19, 2010, 07:52:32 PM

*sigh* @ Time Warner. They're in a contract dispute with ABC and ESPN.

Not only ESPN will be affected but most ABC affiliates are taking most of the part in this dispute.

http://www.ihavechoices.com/ (http://www.ihavechoices.com/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 19, 2010, 07:53:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 19, 2010, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 12:40:42 PM

Hey everyone.  I have a question for you all.  Is there currently a 'duopoly'within your television market?  This basically means one station doing news for themselves and another station?  The station I work at is going to start doing news for the local Fox afilliate, and I am just curious how duoplies work out in other markets.

Yes, our NBC affiliate does news for our MyTV affiliate, as well as our CBS affiliate doing newscasts for the CW affiliate.

There's more to it than that... CBS owns BOTH our CBS and CW affiliates.

Quote from: Martin on August 18, 2010, 11:01:02 PM

[url]http://www.stormreports.org/grearth.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.stormreports.org/grearth.htm[/url]) :wub: :wub:

I want. NAO. :wub:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 19, 2010, 08:41:27 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 19, 2010, 12:40:42 PM

Hey everyone.  I have a question for you all.  Is there currently a 'duopoly'within your television market?  This basically means one station doing news for themselves and another station?  The station I work at is going to start doing news for the local Fox afilliate, and I am just curious how duoplies work out in other markets.

Eyewitness News (WLMT-TV Memphis) broadcasts on WPXX-TV Memphis

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on August 20, 2010, 09:41:00 AM

In Chicago, WMAQ-TV (NBC) and WSNS-TV (Telemundo) are both owned by NBC Universal. However, they both have their own news programs, so I don't think it counts as a duopoly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 20, 2010, 11:56:00 AM

I refuse to use Youtube these days. I hate the new interface that went live. You can't find any content thats not filtered. The "Most Viewed" stuff in the past has conveniently been from the same 10 people usually. I also can't stand the yellow/green/etc backgrounds with some ugly image rather than just a screenshot from the video. OMG SX WITH YOUR MOM? titles are soo annoying as well. But I guess its all about getting more views and thus more money. What a shame

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 20, 2010, 12:12:36 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 20, 2010, 11:56:00 AM

I refuse to use Youtube these days. I hate the new interface that went live. You can't find any content thats not filtered. The "Most Viewed" stuff in the past has conveniently been from the same 10 people usually. I also can't stand the yellow/green/etc backgrounds with some ugly image rather than just a screenshot from the video. OMG SX WITH YOUR MOM? titles are soo annoying as well. But I guess its all about getting more views and thus more money. What a shame

Another thing I should note about Youtube is that every time I search for content, I get results not knowing that the video has already been taken down by Youtube (due to copyright reasons, etc). Once I click the video that "says" it's available, I get a huge note that says "THE VIDEO YOU'RE LOOKING FOR IS NOT AVAILABLE". I think I ranted about this before. But it still bothers me today. Youtube needs to clean up their search results.

My account there has been inactive, as I stopped uploading videos for several reasons. But it still doesn't stop me for watching them since it's the most popular video site on the internet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 20, 2010, 12:19:44 PM

Its just so hard to find stuff to watch now thats not from a "Youtube Partner". The interface to browse most viewed videos now is horrible

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2010, 01:25:47 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 20, 2010, 12:19:44 PM

Its just so hard to find stuff to watch now thats not from a "Youtube Partner". The interface to browse most viewed videos now is horrible

Speaking of which i actually qualify to be one. it doesnt bring up that notice saying I unlikely qualify anymore. Probably cuz i have over 200 subscribers and over 100,000 video views

i wont apply though cuz id need to remove all my TWC vids :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2010, 01:27:42 PM

I got the same thing but declined it. They say that they would pay you for this feature..not sure if its legit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 20, 2010, 03:59:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2010, 01:27:42 PM

I got the same thing but declined it. They say that they would pay you for this feature..not sure if its legit.

They do pay you, part of becoming a partner is that you get a cut of the ad revenue from your videos. However you can't have any copyrighted or non original videos on your profile if you are a partner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on August 20, 2010, 05:24:02 PM

My internet keeps going down every day. It's driving me nuts. It's works fine for a few hours, then it goes down. Honestly, I think my modem's dieing or it's WOW!'s internet. I may need to get a new modem. I hate this modem! :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2010, 05:38:46 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on August 20, 2010, 05:24:02 PM

My internet keeps going down every day. It's driving me nuts. It's works fine for a few hours, then it goes down. Honestly, I think my modem's dieing or it's WOW!'s internet. I may need to get a new modem. I hate this modem! :censored:

What is your modem's model?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on August 20, 2010, 05:48:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2010, 05:38:46 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on August 20, 2010, 05:24:02 PM

My internet keeps going down every day. It's driving me nuts. It's works fine for a few hours, then it goes down. Honestly, I think my modem's dieing or it's WOW!'s internet. I may need to get a new modem. I hate this modem! :censored:

What is your modem's model?

It's a Scientific Atlanta modem, but I don't have the modem's model number.
EDIT: The modem is a Scientific Atlanta WebStar DPX100. I looked at the bottom, and it was the correct model.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2010, 09:15:35 PM

Modems shouldnt go down unless theres an absense of lights to them or if one of the lights is blinking that shouldnt be

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on August 20, 2010, 10:12:04 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 20, 2010, 09:15:35 PM

Modems shouldnt go down unless theres an absense of lights to them or if one of the lights is blinking that shouldnt be

What you said is close to what my modem does. When it messes up, the modem logo on my router flashes. Then I have to unplug it. But it reboots all by itself sometimes. I need to get a new modem soon. :whistling2: All the lights stop blinking, they're just static. First, the light that is for power is the only one that is on. Then, all four lights are static. Then they go back to blinking per normal. :yes: The modem is close to dieing. WOW! might have some new modems that I want.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 21, 2010, 07:30:21 PM

I dunno if Directv is inserting local stuff into the :17/:47 inserts on TWC cuz i saw this after reviewing my PME recording from this evening

(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4701/vlcsnap2010082119h25m13.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 21, 2010, 09:06:34 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 21, 2010, 07:30:21 PM

I dunno if Directv is inserting local stuff into the :17/:47 inserts on TWC cuz i saw this after reviewing my PME recording from this evening

([url]http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4701/vlcsnap2010082119h25m13.png[/url])

Yeah, they showed a promo for the NBC station down here. I wonder if this signs of something to come?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 21, 2010, 11:56:00 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 21, 2010, 07:30:21 PM

I dunno if Directv is inserting local stuff into the :17/:47 inserts on TWC cuz i saw this after reviewing my PME recording from this evening

([url]http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4701/vlcsnap2010082119h25m13.png[/url])

Haven't seen any on mine.... yet?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 22, 2010, 12:40:36 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 21, 2010, 11:56:00 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 21, 2010, 07:30:21 PM

I dunno if Directv is inserting local stuff into the :17/:47 inserts on TWC cuz i saw this after reviewing my PME recording from this evening

([url]http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4701/vlcsnap2010082119h25m13.png[/url])

Haven't seen any on mine.... yet?  :dunno:

Usually DirecTV would send out any headend-inserted ads out nationwide but i could have elaborated a little. Usually the ads seen at the :17/:47 inserts on DirecTV are ones for products you can order via toll free phone calls. Ill look at the :17 part of my recording to see if it was a local ad for my area to insert as well

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 22, 2010, 05:27:56 AM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on August 20, 2010, 10:12:04 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 20, 2010, 09:15:35 PM

Modems shouldnt go down unless theres an absense of lights to them or if one of the lights is blinking that shouldnt be

What you said is close to what my modem does. When it messes up, the modem logo on my router flashes. Then I have to unplug it. But it reboots all by itself sometimes. I need to get a new modem soon. :whistling2: All the lights stop blinking, they're just static. First, the light that is for power is the only one that is on. Then, all four lights are static. Then they go back to blinking per normal. :yes: The modem is close to dieing. WOW! might have some new modems that I want.

Brand? When all the lights come on at once thats a standard startup test procedure. Have you ISP reset the modem

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Well, had a good time at the fair last night, went to my favorite booth a couple times. My favorite booth? National Weather Service in Louisville. :P That guy that was on WWCH from the Super Outbreak episode was there, Joe Sullivan, was manning the booth. He told me about spotter training, they were giving away several weather radios, and CoCoRaHS rain gauges to winners of drawings (of course I entered my name). I believe that he admitted that Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's! Nice night, I was so beat last night that after an episode of FMA:Brotherhood and an episode of Kekkaishi, I was gone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 22, 2010, 03:38:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's!

Aesthetically, yes. In terms of the actual radar, they're the same.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 10:09:18 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 22, 2010, 03:38:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's!

Aesthetically, yes. In terms of the actual radar, they're the same.

Well yeah, true.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 23, 2010, 05:48:50 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 10:09:18 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 22, 2010, 03:38:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's!

Aesthetically, yes. In terms of the actual radar, they're the same.

Well yeah, true.

Wunderground has an amazing archive though. You can literally go back years and pick any day or time and see the radar imagery for your area. Very cool

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 23, 2010, 10:00:34 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 23, 2010, 05:48:50 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 10:09:18 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 22, 2010, 03:38:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's!

Aesthetically, yes. In terms of the actual radar, they're the same.

Well yeah, true.

Wunderground has an amazing archive though. You can literally go back years and pick any day or time and see the radar imagery for your area. Very cool

Very nice indeed however some imagery comes up null :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 23, 2010, 05:35:12 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 23, 2010, 10:00:34 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 23, 2010, 05:48:50 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 10:09:18 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 22, 2010, 03:38:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's!

Aesthetically, yes. In terms of the actual radar, they're the same.

Well yeah, true.

Wunderground has an amazing archive though. You can literally go back years and pick any day or time and see the radar imagery for your area. Very cool

Very nice indeed however some imagery comes up null :hmm:

I've never had that problem :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 23, 2010, 07:27:57 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 23, 2010, 05:48:50 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 10:09:18 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on August 22, 2010, 03:38:21 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 22, 2010, 09:47:36 AM

Wunderground's radars are better than the NWS's!

Aesthetically, yes. In terms of the actual radar, they're the same.

Well yeah, true.

Wunderground has an amazing archive though. You can literally go back years and pick any day or time and see the radar imagery for your area. Very cool

You can do that with the NCDC, too...and use GRLevel3 to view it. ;) Just takes several minutes for the request to complete and for you to download it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2010, 10:09:24 PM

Has anyone noticed how there has been a recent surge of members signing up who are actively posting or, is it just me ? During my 3 years here, I don't think I've ever seen a pattern quite like this before. I wonder if there was some recent promotion done here or something.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 23, 2010, 11:58:08 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2010, 10:09:24 PM

Has anyone noticed how there has been a recent surge of members signing up who are actively posting or, is it just me ? During my 3 years here, I don't think I've ever seen a pattern quite like this before. I wonder if there was some recent promotion done here or something.

There may have been some promoting lately, but it's fine with me.  However, I do want to ask all new members to please pay attention to where you're posting topics and the subjects you're using for them.  We don't need any more topics about speculations involving OCMs or the downfall of TWC as there have already been a ton of those lately, and I'm frankly getting tired of them.  Use a little originality and creativity as it goes a long way!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 24, 2010, 12:41:03 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2010, 10:09:24 PM

Has anyone noticed how there has been a recent surge of members signing up who are actively posting or, is it just me ? During my 3 years here, I don't think I've ever seen a pattern quite like this before. I wonder if there was some recent promotion done here or something.

Yeah, I've been rather suspicious of what's going on around here too. I can't recall having so many active members joining within a short time like this since the forums first opened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 24, 2010, 03:41:47 AM

Quote from: Mike M on August 24, 2010, 12:41:03 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 23, 2010, 10:09:24 PM

Has anyone noticed how there has been a recent surge of members signing up who are actively posting or, is it just me ? During my 3 years here, I don't think I've ever seen a pattern quite like this before. I wonder if there was some recent promotion done here or something.

Yeah, I've been rather suspicious of what's going on around here too. I can't recall having so many active members joining within a short time like this since the forums first opened.

Uh if you have any problems then report it to me. Spam members are being removed when necessary. Report any unusual activity as always. There is not really a large number of signups, its just three of the newer members are actively posting. Most new members don't post or are very inactive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2010, 08:46:51 AM

I'm not suspicious about anything, it's just an unusual pattern I'm seeing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on August 24, 2010, 04:48:54 PM

Trigonometry class sucks.. Nuff said.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2010, 05:14:18 PM

Quote from: Robert on August 24, 2010, 04:48:54 PM

Trigonometry class sucks.. Nuff said.  <_<

Wait until ya take precal. That's worse. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 24, 2010, 05:42:26 PM

I would say today has been incredibly hot. In my first two days back in IVC, I'm glad there were a lot of cooling areas open since the College Center and the Library are always packed. Last year nor the year before they never had that. Tempratures have reached 115 + yesterday and today. Today would be one of the worst, because there have been a lot of ambulances everywhere around campus. We never had an excessive heat warning this summer at all until now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on August 24, 2010, 06:07:21 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 24, 2010, 05:14:18 PM

Quote from: Robert on August 24, 2010, 04:48:54 PM

Trigonometry class sucks.. Nuff said.  <_<

Wait until ya take precal. That's worse. <_<

My Trig class is actually a mix of Trig/PreCal.. So I feel your pain.. lol I'm planning on doing AP Calculus next year mainly because I don't want to do it in College and it's a chance at scholarships for the colleges I'm looking at getting into such as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Oklahoma University and UCLA.. and a few more for meteorology.

Quote from: Anistorm on August 24, 2010, 05:42:26 PM

I would say today has been incredibly hot. In my first two days back in IVC, I'm glad there were a lot of cooling areas open since the College Center and the Library are always packed. Last year nor the year before they never had that. Tempratures have reached 115 + yesterday and today. Today would be one of the worst, because there have been a lot of ambulances everywhere around campus. We never had an excessive heat warning this summer at all until now.

My goodness!  :blink: How can people live in those kind of temperatures?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 25, 2010, 05:26:14 AM

Hi everyone.. I really apologize for not being on last night at all cuz I went to bed at 7:30 and woke up at 5 AM and still tired :yawn:

My first day was awesome socially and terrible procedure-wise. Lightning struck the school and caused power to blink and the fire alarms were in chance of going off as they reconnected the system, the lightning struck the electricity at the portables. Ironically I was almost struck by lightning three years ago from yesterday but was in an outside environment :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 25, 2010, 05:37:47 AM

Quote from: Zach on August 25, 2010, 05:26:14 AM

Hi everyone.. I really apologize for not being on last night at all cuz I went to bed at 7:30 and woke up at 5 AM and still tired :yawn:

My first day was awesome socially and terrible procedure-wise. Lightning struck the school and caused power to blink and the fire alarms were in chance of going off as they reconnected the system, the lightning struck the electricity at the portables. Ironically I was almost struck by lightning three years ago from yesterday but was in an outside environment :hmm:

Interesting day! I remember my close encounters with lightning. Good times :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 25, 2010, 07:48:46 AM

Lightning is one of the most beautiful phenomena I have ever seen.  I love watching it, but it is also very dangerous (duh? :P ).  Last Friday, a 12-year-old boy was struck by lightning in my area.  It's the classing "hear a boom and saw a big flash of light."  Several people witnessed the incident.  It happened 5 minutes AFTER school was let out.  Okay, if there is thunderstorms in the area, wouldn't you keep the students inside until it is safe to leave?

Anyway, he was flown to a burn unit and is still in critical condition.  He cannot communicate, but has opened his eyes.
-----

Zach, sometimes too much sleep can make someone tired.  Happens to me all of the time.  I wish I could get 10 hours of sleep :P  I am lucky if I get 6.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2010, 10:08:55 AM

Yeah I agree. I almost got struck by lightning last month when I was filming and photographing the severe storms in my area. One of the lightning strikes apparently struck a tree 2 blocks away from my house and during that time, my entire porch shook and I almost lost my balance as a result of this. Mother nature is beautiful but this shows as a warning that she has her risks too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 25, 2010, 11:17:12 AM

I get 8 every day, sleeping at 11-11:30 and wake up at 7-7:30 in the morning.

Quote from: Robert on August 24, 2010, 06:07:21 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 24, 2010, 05:42:26 PM

I would say today has been incredibly hot. In my first two days back in IVC, I'm glad there were a lot of cooling areas open since the College Center and the Library are always packed. Last year nor the year before they never had that. Tempratures have reached 115 + yesterday and today. Today would be one of the worst, because there have been a lot of ambulances everywhere around campus. We never had an excessive heat warning this summer at all until now.

My goodness!  :blink: How can people live in those kind of temperatures?

Easy. You have to be a veteran of the valley to withstand these temperatures. I can go on a day with temps in the 100's but not the 110's. I've been living here for 3 years, and I still can't stand the 110's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on August 25, 2010, 04:43:49 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 25, 2010, 11:17:12 AM

I get 8 every day, sleeping at 11-11:30 and wake up at 7-7:30 in the morning.

Quote from: Robert on August 24, 2010, 06:07:21 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 24, 2010, 05:42:26 PM

I would say today has been incredibly hot. In my first two days back in IVC, I'm glad there were a lot of cooling areas open since the College Center and the Library are always packed. Last year nor the year before they never had that. Tempratures have reached 115 + yesterday and today. Today would be one of the worst, because there have been a lot of ambulances everywhere around campus. We never had an excessive heat warning this summer at all until now.

My goodness!  :blink: How can people live in those kind of temperatures?

Easy. You have to be a veteran of the valley to withstand these temperatures. I can go on a day with temps in the 100's but not the 110's. I've been living here for 3 years, and I still can't stand the 110's.

I can barely stand 95­° :P Actually, Forbes Magazine said that based on trends that Louisville was the hottest city in the US this summer (at least compared to average)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 25, 2010, 04:59:57 PM

Quote from: Evan2015 on August 25, 2010, 04:43:49 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 25, 2010, 11:17:12 AM

I get 8 every day, sleeping at 11-11:30 and wake up at 7-7:30 in the morning.

Quote from: Robert on August 24, 2010, 06:07:21 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 24, 2010, 05:42:26 PM

I would say today has been incredibly hot. In my first two days back in IVC, I'm glad there were a lot of cooling areas open since the College Center and the Library are always packed. Last year nor the year before they never had that. Tempratures have reached 115 + yesterday and today. Today would be one of the worst, because there have been a lot of ambulances everywhere around campus. We never had an excessive heat warning this summer at all until now.

My goodness!  :blink: How can people live in those kind of temperatures?

Easy. You have to be a veteran of the valley to withstand these temperatures. I can go on a day with temps in the 100's but not the 110's. I've been living here for 3 years, and I still can't stand the 110's.

I can barely stand 95­° :P Actually, Forbes Magazine said that based on trends that Louisville was the hottest city in the US this summer (at least compared to average)

I have a very high heat tolerance. 110-115 I can stand, but higher then that WITH humidity... let's say it's a day in the air conditioning  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 25, 2010, 09:26:13 PM

Had a somewhat tiring day and started to nap in all my classes after last night :facepalm:

I got home and napped waking up in a crabby mood cuz my mom was being stubborn and accused me of my goal for going to school was to slack and sleep :angry: My dad got angry at her and of course i did. Crabbiest ive been since May :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on August 26, 2010, 12:13:17 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 07, 2010, 08:47:56 PM

I just got promoted from "Newbie" to "Junior," and decided to take advantage of this occasion by doing the happy dance.   :dance:  :thrilled:  :clap:  :rofl:

We now return you to regularly scheduled programming.  :wave:

That happened to me around my 50th post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 26, 2010, 02:45:07 AM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on August 26, 2010, 12:13:17 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 07, 2010, 08:47:56 PM

I just got promoted from "Newbie" to "Junior," and decided to take advantage of this occasion by doing the happy dance.   :dance:  :thrilled:  :clap:  :rofl:

We now return you to regularly scheduled programming.  :wave:

That happened to me around my 50th post.

I thought i was on the wrong page when I saw that.  :blink: Old post but glad you reached that point

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 26, 2010, 05:08:09 PM

Has anyone read the book "Fahrenheit 451"? I'm going to read it for my English class this semester. It looks like an interesting story...

Quote from: TWCmatthew on August 26, 2010, 12:13:17 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 07, 2010, 08:47:56 PM

I just got promoted from "Newbie" to "Junior," and decided to take advantage of this occasion by doing the happy dance.   :dance:  :thrilled:  :clap:  :rofl:

We now return you to regularly scheduled programming.  :wave:

That happened to me around my 50th post.

Sooner or later you'll be up to 100 (Full), 250 (Senior), 500 (Hero) and 1000 (Ultimate). Congrats, btw.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on August 27, 2010, 10:01:34 AM

I read it for last year for English class. It's a good read. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 27, 2010, 03:50:42 PM

OMG I had sooo much better of a day today!!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 29, 2010, 10:27:06 PM

I must say... Google Voice is the best thing ever invented (free calls to the whole US ftw).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 30, 2010, 12:11:39 AM

Quote from: Zach on August 25, 2010, 09:26:13 PM

my goal for going to school was to slack and sleep

I think this about sums up my high school life. How I graduated with honors and such a high gpa I will never know :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2010, 09:36:01 AM

Haha same... I'm used to sleeping at 1 am in a school night, feel unusually refreshed the next morning, not do my work, and slacking. Not sure how I ended up with a 3.8 GPA though : rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 30, 2010, 12:57:20 PM

Have fun slacking in college...your results won't be as englightening ;).  You might want to consider trying. :P

If I would have known how much (my) high school was NOT going to prepare me for college, I would not have put in as much effort as I did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on August 30, 2010, 01:24:23 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 29, 2010, 10:27:06 PM

I must say... Google Voice is the best thing ever invented (free calls to the whole US ftw).

I don't have a Gmail account, so I can't use it. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 31, 2010, 12:15:40 AM

For those who use Hotmail.. has anyone gotten a lot of spam and scam emails from Africa? I've been getting a lot of those lately, and it's getting on my nerves. As I use my hotmail for blog comments, I might have to switch to Gmail.

Quote from: Martin on August 30, 2010, 12:11:39 AM

Quote from: Zach on August 25, 2010, 09:26:13 PM

my goal for going to school was to slack and sleep

I think this about sums up my high school life. How I graduated with honors and such a high gpa I will never know :P

My high school life was about drama.  :wacko: Glad I left that behind.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 31, 2010, 12:21:20 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 30, 2010, 12:57:20 PM

Have fun slacking in college...your results won't be as englightening ;).  You might want to consider trying. :P

If I would have known how much (my) high school was NOT going to prepare me for college, I would not have put in as much effort as I did.

I agree with Kyle on this, I slacked my first semester in college...ended up with a 2.6 GPA, and realized that I should probably put more effort into it, and by the end of the spring semester I brought it up to a 3.2.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on September 01, 2010, 12:06:12 AM

Are we aware of this idiot? :club:

http://blog.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/2010/02/at-weathercom-winter-storm-takes-backseat-to-flame-war.html#comments (http://blog.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/2010/02/at-weathercom-winter-storm-takes-backseat-to-flame-war.html#comments)

Edit: I found the forum where this is talked about, but it doesn't appear as though anyone has seen him lash out our community (These Forums) in this blog update.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 02, 2010, 03:47:06 PM

Google Chrome 6 is now out today. I just updated it earlier. Now all I have to do is wait for Firefox 4 to come out later in November.  And this is my 50th post! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2010, 03:49:01 PM

Earl brought some 60° weather to us this morning! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 02, 2010, 04:32:50 PM

Weeee. 4 day weekend ahead of me. I really need it, despite the tons of English homewerk I have. >_<

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 02, 2010, 03:47:06 PM

Google Chrome 6 is now out today. I just updated it earlier. Now all I have to do is wait for Firefox 4 to come out later in November.  And this is my 50th post! :dance:

Haven't gotten an update yet...I should soon.  :yes:

Quote from: Al on September 01, 2010, 12:06:12 AM

Are we aware of this idiot? :club:

[url]http://blog.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/2010/02/at-weathercom-winter-storm-takes-backseat-to-flame-war.html#comments[/url] ([url]http://blog.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/2010/02/at-weathercom-winter-storm-takes-backseat-to-flame-war.html#comments[/url])

Edit: I found the forum where this is talked about, but it doesn't appear as though anyone has seen him lash out our community (These Forums) in this blog update.

People these days... thinking that we're the ones talking crap. Besides, it's an old thread. Why talk about it now? That blog has  :censored: all over it. Thank goodness the people commented on it disagree with him...or maybe it's you guys? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 02, 2010, 04:39:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 02, 2010, 04:32:50 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 02, 2010, 03:47:06 PM

Google Chrome 6 is now out today. I just updated it earlier. Now all I have to do is wait for Firefox 4 to come out later in November.  And this is my 50th post! :dance:

Haven't gotten an update yet...I should soon.  :yes:

Well, I got the update, and I love it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2010, 07:25:15 PM

Quote from: Al on September 01, 2010, 12:06:12 AM

Are we aware of this idiot? :club:

[url]http://blog.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/2010/02/at-weathercom-winter-storm-takes-backseat-to-flame-war.html#comments[/url] ([url]http://blog.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/2010/02/at-weathercom-winter-storm-takes-backseat-to-flame-war.html#comments[/url])

Edit: I found the forum where this is talked about, but it doesn't appear as though anyone has seen him lash out our community (These Forums) in this blog update.

This is a bunch of :censored:. Luckily it's just a blog. I'm glad people's comments on the blog page opposed his opinions, though. Hurray for them!  :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 03, 2010, 12:45:23 AM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 02, 2010, 04:39:26 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 02, 2010, 04:32:50 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 02, 2010, 03:47:06 PM

Google Chrome 6 is now out today. I just updated it earlier. Now all I have to do is wait for Firefox 4 to come out later in November.  And this is my 50th post! :dance:

Haven't gotten an update yet...I should soon.  :yes:

Well, I got the update, and I love it.

The update doesn't appear on my Mac. It just says I'm up to date.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

(http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png) (http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 03, 2010, 01:07:33 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

On my Mac, I go to the Chrome menu and select About Google Chrome. It checks for an update and says I'm up to date. Screenshot included.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 03, 2010, 10:37:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

Yes. That's what I got before I updated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 03, 2010, 10:47:19 AM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 03, 2010, 01:07:33 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

On my Mac, I go to the Chrome menu and select About Google Chrome. It checks for an update and says I'm up to date. Screenshot included.

Maybe you didn't recieve the update.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on September 03, 2010, 02:26:30 PM

My birthday is tomorrow! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 03, 2010, 03:11:16 PM

 

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 03, 2010, 01:07:33 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

On my Mac, I go to the Chrome menu and select About Google Chrome. It checks for an update and says I'm up to date. Screenshot included.

Did it ever occur to you a mac version might not have been released yet  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 03, 2010, 08:56:54 PM

Those who are into filming elevators, do NOT think about recording them at a shopping mall.... as I got out of the mall today a security guard stopped and asked me to remove all the videos I took of their elevators (since the malls are obscured with security cameras). <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 03, 2010, 09:27:42 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 03, 2010, 08:56:54 PM

Those who are into filming elevators, do NOT think about recording them at a shopping mall.... as I got out of the mall today a security guard stopped and asked me to remove all the videos I took of their elevators (since the malls are obscured with security cameras). <_<

That's odd. :blink: I don't understand why you had to delete the vidoes? And I guess the guard saw you taking them? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 03, 2010, 10:02:38 PM

Yes, the elevators at the mall here have surveillance cameras. Then shortly thereafter a guard in an SUV approached me as I was getting in my car. I've never seen cameras in any other elevator before. :blink:

I should have told him I was a big elevator enthusiast and I only recorded them as a hobby and not as a threat, but I was too nervous.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 03, 2010, 10:28:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 03, 2010, 08:56:54 PM

Those who are into filming elevators, do NOT think about recording them at a shopping mall.... as I got out of the mall today a security guard stopped and asked me to remove all the videos I took of their elevators (since the malls are obscured with security cameras). <_<

If its a Simon mall they will crack down. I assume you went to King of Prussia Mall btw

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 10:50:06 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 03, 2010, 10:28:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 03, 2010, 08:56:54 PM

Those who are into filming elevators, do NOT think about recording them at a shopping mall.... as I got out of the mall today a security guard stopped and asked me to remove all the videos I took of their elevators (since the malls are obscured with security cameras). <_<

If its a Simon mall they will crack down. I assume you went to King of Prussia Mall btw

Geez Mike, not one but two guards kicked out of the mall because of this? You should've filmed the elevators at the department stores, not the mall elevators as a rule of thumb. I usually stick to filming in the department stores, subway stations and parking garages

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 03, 2010, 10:54:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 10:50:06 PM

I usually stick to filming in the department stores, subway stations and parking garages

You did?  :unsure: i dont see clips from you of elevators

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 03, 2010, 10:55:41 PM

They didn't kick me out... they just asked to remove the videos and then they let me go. Now I know not to film any in the alleys of the malls anymore. I wanted to film the elevators at Cherry Hill since they're very modern looking, including one that's a 3-story elevator at a parking deck which has a nice view at the top.

Zach, I was at Cherry Hill Mall, which is owned by PREIT (regional company).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 11:13:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 03, 2010, 10:54:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 10:50:06 PM

I usually stick to filming in the department stores, subway stations and parking garages

You did?  :unsure: i dont see clips from you of elevators

THat's becuase I recorded them on my old Sony Handycam (the one where I recorded tuner-style TWC clips in 2007) but the USB doesn't work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 03, 2010, 11:52:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 11:13:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 03, 2010, 10:54:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 10:50:06 PM

I usually stick to filming in the department stores, subway stations and parking garages

You did?  :unsure: i dont see clips from you of elevators

THat's becuase I recorded them on my old Sony Handycam (the one where I recorded tuner-style TWC clips in 2007) but the USB doesn't work.

USB? The handycam is a DV camera and does not have USB transfer but uses firewire

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 11:54:08 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 03, 2010, 11:52:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 11:13:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 03, 2010, 10:54:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 03, 2010, 10:50:06 PM

I usually stick to filming in the department stores, subway stations and parking garages

You did?  :unsure: i dont see clips from you of elevators

THat's becuase I recorded them on my old Sony Handycam (the one where I recorded tuner-style TWC clips in 2007) but the USB doesn't work.

USB? The handycam is a DV camera and does not have USB transfer but uses firewire

idk what that is, but I'll see if I can get these clips on my computer somehow..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 03, 2010, 11:54:48 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 03, 2010, 03:11:16 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 03, 2010, 01:07:33 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

On my Mac, I go to the Chrome menu and select About Google Chrome. It checks for an update and says I'm up to date. Screenshot included.

Did it ever occur to you a mac version might not have been released yet  :rolleyes:

It did, but I couldn't find anything about it on Google's site. I guess Google doesn't like Apple. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 04, 2010, 01:08:45 AM

 :rolleyes:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html (http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html)

more drama opening up to us in Tampa  :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 04, 2010, 06:43:56 AM

This is something I find weird, we might be breaking record lows tonight and Sunday night with lows in the mid to upper 50's (which is very early this year, this is a pretty powerful cold front  :blink:) Anyway the record low screen isn't showing up on my IntelliStar yet and even the NWS is forecasting colder with a low of 54 for tonight and tomorrow night, but they aren't mentioning it in their forecast discussion.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 04, 2010, 10:38:05 AM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 04, 2010, 06:43:56 AM

This is something I find weird, we might be breaking record lows tonight and Sunday night with lows in the mid to upper 50's (which is very early this year, this is a pretty powerful cold front  :blink:) Anyway the record low screen isn't showing up on my IntelliStar yet and even the NWS is forecasting colder with a low of 54 for tonight and tomorrow night, but they aren't mentioning it in their forecast discussion.  :wacko:

Weve been getting lows in the mid 60s down here like how your seeng 50s  :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 04, 2010, 06:04:50 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 03, 2010, 01:07:33 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

On my Mac, I go to the Chrome menu and select About Google Chrome. It checks for an update and says I'm up to date. Screenshot included.

Chrome for Windows and Mac are updated separately. Mac update may be delayed

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 04, 2010, 06:13:21 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on September 04, 2010, 06:04:50 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 03, 2010, 01:07:33 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 03, 2010, 12:59:49 AM

Open Chrome > "Customize & Control Chrome" The last button on the right... the wrench :P > About Google Chrome > once clicked you should get this:

([url]http://i.imagehost.org/0513/frekds.png[/url]) ([url]http://i.imagehost.org/view/0513/frekds[/url])

On my Mac, I go to the Chrome menu and select About Google Chrome. It checks for an update and says I'm up to date. Screenshot included.

Chrome for Windows and Mac are updated separately. Mac update may be delayed

It automatically updated now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 04, 2010, 06:17:46 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 04, 2010, 06:13:21 PM

It automatically updated now.

There ya go! ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 05, 2010, 02:48:22 AM

Quote from: Zach on September 04, 2010, 01:08:45 AM

:rolleyes:

[url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html[/url] ([url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html[/url])

more drama opening up to us in Tampa  :yawn:

I don't get really why anyone cares about them still

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 05, 2010, 03:06:19 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 05, 2010, 02:48:22 AM

Quote from: Zach on September 04, 2010, 01:08:45 AM

:rolleyes:

[url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html[/url] ([url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html[/url])

more drama opening up to us in Tampa  :yawn:

I don't get really why anyone cares about them still

I dont either tbh but its just worrying me if they try to cause another hoax

On the contrary i actually managed to get my webspace up and ready :P
http://zach.go.dyndns.org:53205 (http://zach.go.dyndns.org:53205)

Its not too much and is hosted from here in Podunkville :) then forwarded to Dyndns

Btw, many people here might like this for the sake of it (http://zach.go.dyndns.org:53205/404.htm)  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 05, 2010, 04:37:10 AM

Quote from: Zach on September 05, 2010, 03:06:19 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 05, 2010, 02:48:22 AM

Quote from: Zach on September 04, 2010, 01:08:45 AM

:rolleyes:

[url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html[/url] ([url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/04/1807709/family-in-balloon-boy-hoax-moves.html[/url])

more drama opening up to us in Tampa  :yawn:

I don't get really why anyone cares about them still

I dont either tbh but its just worrying me if they try to cause another hoax

Not sure why that would worry you but ok. I doubt anyone would believe them anyway. The guy went to jail and is on probation anyway. Glad the judge is making them pay 40grand that the government wasted in the search

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 05, 2010, 01:49:40 PM

How's everyone doing this Labor Day weekend?  Hope all of you had a great summer vacation and have a great start to college or school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 05, 2010, 02:04:23 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 05, 2010, 01:49:40 PM

How's everyone doing this Labor Day weekend?  Hope all of you had a great summer vacation and have a great start to college or school.

Not very well I'm afraid, I'm trying to get over a cold at the moment.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 05, 2010, 02:34:39 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 05, 2010, 02:04:23 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 05, 2010, 01:49:40 PM

How's everyone doing this Labor Day weekend?  Hope all of you had a great summer vacation and have a great start to college or school.

Not very well I'm afraid, I'm trying to get over a cold at the moment.  :(

You too? I'm not alone! I got a cold on Friday, now all thats left is a little congestion and a scratchy throat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 05, 2010, 06:23:13 PM

Quote from: puffpet on September 05, 2010, 02:34:39 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 05, 2010, 02:04:23 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 05, 2010, 01:49:40 PM

How's everyone doing this Labor Day weekend?  Hope all of you had a great summer vacation and have a great start to college or school.

Not very well I'm afraid, I'm trying to get over a cold at the moment.  :(

You too? I'm not alone! I got a cold on Friday, now all thats left is a little congestion and a scratchy throat.

Yeah, my scratchy throat is clearing up, but my runny, stuffy nose will not go away.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 05, 2010, 07:16:23 PM

I know exactly how that is. Well, it's reverse for me. It sucks. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 05, 2010, 09:45:18 PM

I honestly don't get why people get some sort of a cold or flu during the summer (where temps are warm, or in my terms, HOT)? I hardly get sick every summer, except for allergies. Winter is the only season where I get sick with the cold/flu.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 05, 2010, 10:31:01 PM

Summer doesn't seem like the time of year when you'd get sick, but that's actually when I get sick the most often. I always seem to have the misfortune of being around sick people by the time classes roll around again. Being sick in the heat is no fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 05, 2010, 10:35:34 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 05, 2010, 10:31:01 PM

Summer doesn't seem like the time of year when you'd get sick, but that's actually when I get sick the most often. I always seem to have the misfortune of being around sick people by the time classes roll around again. Being sick in the heat is no fun.

Winter months are usually prone to higher rates of sickness because everyone is always inside and usually in closed spaces. Summertime, people are usually out more. So while the environment for the germs and bugs are better in the summer, more people are directly affected in the cooler months. Its really interesting when you think about it. I am sorry to hear you all are sick on this lovely holiday weekend. I hope you feel better soon :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 06, 2010, 12:40:11 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 05, 2010, 01:49:40 PM

How's everyone doing this Labor Day weekend?  Hope all of you had a great summer vacation and have a great start to college or school.

Labor Day is my LEAST favorite holiday... I start school in two days. :( At least I'm only at school from about 7am-12pm this year however.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 06, 2010, 04:27:15 AM

Sorry to hear that some of you all are sick now.  Some things can still go around even during the summer.  At least you all get to enjoy a day off today.  I have to work this morning!  My family is coming later today for my next two days off, so I'll be able to relax afterward.

Quote from: Mike M on September 06, 2010, 12:40:11 AM

Labor Day is my LEAST favorite holiday... I start school in two days. :( At least I'm only at school from about 7am-12pm this year however.

Try not to think too hard and get stressed out during the first days, Mike.  You'll be fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 06, 2010, 08:49:51 AM

I got a couple paper routes a few weeks ago... The only thing I hate about it is waking up TOO early Sat/Sun, and also this morning.   :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 06, 2010, 12:17:43 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on September 06, 2010, 08:49:51 AM

I got a couple paper routes a few weeks ago... The only thing I hate about it is waking up TOO early Sat/Sun, and also this morning.   :thumbdown:

Wow I didn't know you could still get paper routes without a car. Ive always thought of it as a neat little job to do :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on September 06, 2010, 03:25:22 PM

So it's official.. I've made a goal. By the end of next summer, my goal is to have enough money to get a Mustang! Don't know what year, but I'm interested in 2003-2005 ones.. I looked at some on Craigslist and autotraders, and there are some good ones for sale between $6,000 and $10,000 that are years 2003-05 and only have between 50,000 miles and 80,000 miles on them in my area! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 06, 2010, 09:20:47 PM

Both of my PBS affiliates just went off air..  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 07, 2010, 12:24:13 PM

Quote from: Robert on September 06, 2010, 03:25:22 PM

So it's official.. I've made a goal. By the end of next summer, my goal is to have enough money to get a Mustang! Don't know what year, but I'm interested in 2003-2005 ones.. I looked at some on Craigslist and autotraders, and there are some good ones for sale between $6,000 and $10,000 that are years 2003-05 and only have between 50,000 miles and 80,000 miles on them in my area! :)

Nice!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 07, 2010, 06:52:03 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 06, 2010, 12:17:43 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on September 06, 2010, 08:49:51 AM

I got a couple paper routes a few weeks ago... The only thing I hate about it is waking up TOO early Sat/Sun, and also this morning.   :thumbdown:

Wow I didn't know you could still get paper routes without a car. Ive always thought of it as a neat little job to do :)

Yeah, it's a good job to do for early teens. The ones you need for a car are the routes in the country, where the houses are hundreds of yards apart. Another driving route is delivering the bundles of papers to the carriers. (That pays about 1,800/month) My routes pay about $200 a month and have around 45 customers total.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 08, 2010, 03:51:53 PM

Yesterday our NBC affiliate WXIA-TV debuted a new weather product called the "W.I.Z" (Weather Information Zone) where viewers can rate the weather and other stuff online or on their phones. They ran promos for weeks that were saying, "Soon, Your Days Will Be Numbered." Did any other NBC affiliates associated w/ Gannett get some kind of product like this?  :dunno:

WXIA-TV Debuts the WIZ (Weather Information Zone) 9.7.10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5z44p59-Q#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 08, 2010, 05:02:02 PM

School started today. To be honest, I wasn't happy to go back. But I guess I'll have to deal with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 08, 2010, 05:02:37 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 08, 2010, 03:51:53 PM

Yesterday our NBC affiliate WXIA-TV debuted a new weather product called the "W.I.Z" (Weather Information Zone) where viewers can rate the weather and other stuff online or on their phones. They ran promos for weeks that were saying, "Soon, Your Days Will Be Numbered." Did any other NBC affiliates associated w/ Gannett get some kind of product like this?  :dunno:

WXIA-TV Debuts the WIZ (Weather Information Zone) 9.7.10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5z44p59-Q#ws[/url])

Reminds me of Tor:Con in a way.  I don't like it.  I'd prefer just giving weather information.  I don't care how the meteorologist would rate the weather on a particular day.  It seemslike they put more emphasis on the "Wizometer" number than the actual weather forecast. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on September 08, 2010, 05:05:46 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 08, 2010, 05:02:37 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 08, 2010, 03:51:53 PM

Yesterday our NBC affiliate WXIA-TV debuted a new weather product called the "W.I.Z" (Weather Information Zone) where viewers can rate the weather and other stuff online or on their phones. They ran promos for weeks that were saying, "Soon, Your Days Will Be Numbered." Did any other NBC affiliates associated w/ Gannett get some kind of product like this?  :dunno:

WXIA-TV Debuts the WIZ (Weather Information Zone) 9.7.10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5z44p59-Q#ws[/url])

Reminds me of Tor:Con in a way.  I don't like it.  I'd prefer just giving weather information.  I don't care how the meteorologist would rate the weather on a particular day.  It seemslike they put more emphasis on the "Wizometer" number than the actual weather forecast.

The name kills me, WIZ-o-meter :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 08, 2010, 05:08:49 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 08, 2010, 05:02:37 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 08, 2010, 03:51:53 PM

Yesterday our NBC affiliate WXIA-TV debuted a new weather product called the "W.I.Z" (Weather Information Zone) where viewers can rate the weather and other stuff online or on their phones. They ran promos for weeks that were saying, "Soon, Your Days Will Be Numbered." Did any other NBC affiliates associated w/ Gannett get some kind of product like this?  :dunno:

WXIA-TV Debuts the WIZ (Weather Information Zone) 9.7.10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5z44p59-Q#ws[/url])

Reminds me of Tor:Con in a way.  I don't like it.  I'd prefer just giving weather information.  I don't care how the meteorologist would rate the weather on a particular day.  It seemslike they put more emphasis on the "Wizometer" number than the actual weather forecast.

I don't like it for the same reasons either. :no: While I was recording it all I could think about was"Are you gonna bother talking about any other day besides you giving Wednesday an 8?"  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2010, 05:49:14 PM

My first day went by very well. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 08, 2010, 06:17:09 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 08, 2010, 05:49:14 PM

My first day went by very well. :)

Well, I came home very grumpy, and I am trying hard not to spread my anger over here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 08, 2010, 06:21:14 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 08, 2010, 03:51:53 PM

Yesterday our NBC affiliate WXIA-TV debuted a new weather product called the "W.I.Z" (Weather Information Zone) where viewers can rate the weather and other stuff online or on their phones. They ran promos for weeks that were saying, "Soon, Your Days Will Be Numbered." Did any other NBC affiliates associated w/ Gannett get some kind of product like this?  :dunno:

WXIA-TV Debuts the WIZ (Weather Information Zone) 9.7.10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5z44p59-Q#ws[/url])

Got to be one of the dumbest things I have seen in a long time. TWC did something like that but they didn't promo it to death like this. Please get the name of whoever does their graphics and fire them. It looks like powerpoint!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 08, 2010, 07:22:12 PM

Tornado sirens currently going off in my area for a strong cell to the east. I don't think the tornado will affect where I live, but I hope this blows over soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 08, 2010, 07:27:56 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 08, 2010, 06:21:14 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 08, 2010, 03:51:53 PM

Yesterday our NBC affiliate WXIA-TV debuted a new weather product called the "W.I.Z" (Weather Information Zone) where viewers can rate the weather and other stuff online or on their phones. They ran promos for weeks that were saying, "Soon, Your Days Will Be Numbered." Did any other NBC affiliates associated w/ Gannett get some kind of product like this?  :dunno:

WXIA-TV Debuts the WIZ (Weather Information Zone) 9.7.10 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X5z44p59-Q#ws[/url])

Got to be one of the dumbest things I have seen in a long time. TWC did something like that but they didn't promo it to death like this. Please get the name of whoever does their graphics and fire them. It looks like powerpoint!

You should have seen the promos they were airing, it was overkill. I should have known better than to expect this to be more than decent, this is the same affiliate that only has Cheryl Lemke as a "fill in" which irks me because I haven't seen her on air since July, it's starting to feel like the whole Dave being replaced at our CBS affiliate (another station I don't like) all over again.  :(

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 08, 2010, 07:22:12 PM

Tornado sirens currently going off in my area for a strong cell to the east. I don't think the tornado will affect where I live, but I hope this blows over soon.

I wouldn't be too worried, from what I've seen, most tornadoes from tropical storm remains are weak and/or don't touchdown for very long than a couple of minutes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2010, 07:37:30 PM

Those who use GRLevel3, could somebody show me a tutorial on how to add a banner to the radar imagery like what I have seen on some people's posts? They can just PM it to me if they don't want to post it here. Thanks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 08, 2010, 07:49:17 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 08, 2010, 07:37:30 PM

Those who use GRLevel3, could somebody show me a tutorial on how to add a banner to the radar imagery like what I have seen on some people's posts? They can just PM it to me if they don't want to post it here. Thanks.

Name the file logo.png and place it into the C:\Program Files\GRLevelX\GRLevel3 directory

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 08, 2010, 10:46:18 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 08, 2010, 07:49:17 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 08, 2010, 07:37:30 PM

Those who use GRLevel3, could somebody show me a tutorial on how to add a banner to the radar imagery like what I have seen on some people's posts? They can just PM it to me if they don't want to post it here. Thanks.

Name the file logo.png and place it into the C:\Program Files\GRLevelX\GRLevel3 directory

Thank you Zach. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 09, 2010, 04:56:40 AM

Ordered a new Dell desktop today. This will be the first desktop I have gotten in 8 years that I will use as an actual computer. Ive gotten a couple cheap towers in the past for servers.  I can't believe they now have 6 core CPUs!! 12 threads! I remember when the PentiumII was super awesome.

Studio XPS 9000
1   317-4541   Intel Core i7 980 Extreme (3.33GHz, 12MB Cache)
1   317-0080   12GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz
1   320-1292   ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5
1   341-8519   1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 09, 2010, 09:32:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 09, 2010, 04:56:40 AM

Ordered a new Dell desktop today. This will be the first desktop I have gotten in 8 years that I will use as an actual computer. Ive gotten a couple cheap towers in the past for servers.  I can't believe they now have 6 core CPUs!! 12 threads! I remember when the PentiumII was super awesome.

Studio XPS 9000
1   317-4541   Intel Core i7 980 Extreme (3.33GHz, 12MB Cache)
1   317-0080   12GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz
1   320-1292   ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5
1   341-8519   1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM

Awesome system!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 09, 2010, 12:56:22 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 09, 2010, 09:32:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 09, 2010, 04:56:40 AM

Ordered a new Dell desktop today. This will be the first desktop I have gotten in 8 years that I will use as an actual computer. Ive gotten a couple cheap towers in the past for servers.  I can't believe they now have 6 core CPUs!! 12 threads! I remember when the PentiumII was super awesome.

Studio XPS 9000
1   317-4541   Intel Core i7 980 Extreme (3.33GHz, 12MB Cache)
1   317-0080   12GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz
1   320-1292   ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5
1   341-8519   1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM

Awesome system!  :biggrin:

Needlessly overpowered unless you're a gamer, even then, still needlessly overpowered unless you turn it in to a server.... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 09, 2010, 01:00:00 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 09, 2010, 12:56:22 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 09, 2010, 09:32:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 09, 2010, 04:56:40 AM

Ordered a new Dell desktop today. This will be the first desktop I have gotten in 8 years that I will use as an actual computer. Ive gotten a couple cheap towers in the past for servers.  I can't believe they now have 6 core CPUs!! 12 threads! I remember when the PentiumII was super awesome.

Studio XPS 9000
1   317-4541   Intel Core i7 980 Extreme (3.33GHz, 12MB Cache)
1   317-0080   12GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz
1   320-1292   ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5
1   341-8519   1TB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200 RPM

Awesome system!  :biggrin:

Needlessly overpowered unless you're a gamer, even then, still needlessly overpowered unless you turn it in to a server.... :P

Oh for the amount of crap ill be doing it should be good. As long as I can play pong.... :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 09, 2010, 04:14:35 PM

I use an old HP tower for a server as well. 512 MB RAM DDR and 2.53 GHz Intel P4  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 09, 2010, 04:31:21 PM

I'm currently looking out for a smaller laptop at this moment. One that has more RAM and more hard drive space but smaller and lightweight to carry to school. No, a netbook does not count, but I'd like one, though. God, I feel like a computer geek.  :lol:  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 04:53:46 PM

I need a lot of laptops. My micronation will soon be broadcasting television, so I need computers to relay the video signal... nothing powerful though. Just a few Pentium 3 laptops or something. :lol: it's important to keep up with the technology advancement! :P

I do need a new personal laptop though. Something with a powerful video card. Even though I'm a computer nerd, I don't feel like researching :lol: any suggestions?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 09, 2010, 05:02:17 PM

I need a new laptop too. The one I have now is as slow as they come. I was considering maybe getting an iPad, but they might not be the best thing to get for school related stuff. And I just realized that The Pot Belly Stove will be coming back before we know it. I love that name because it somehow reminds me of being by a fire pit in the middle of January roasting marshmallows. I love winter in the south.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 05:03:12 PM

I personally thing an iPad would be perfect for school. It's really got everything you need. Plus, lots of schools and colleges are using them now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 09, 2010, 05:07:54 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 09, 2010, 05:02:17 PM

And I just realized that The Pot Belly Stove will be coming back before we know it.

That day is coming very close.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2010, 05:24:23 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 09, 2010, 05:07:54 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 09, 2010, 05:02:17 PM

And I just realized that The Pot Belly Stove will be coming back before we know it.

That day is coming very close.

Fall will officially start this year at 11:09 PM EDT on September 22, so look for the transition to occur either on the 22nd or 23rd depending on what Martin decides.  It's hard to believe how fast summer seems to go these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 09, 2010, 05:54:58 PM

you're right. It's two weeks away.. and we're starting to feel it here. (yes, 95 degrees every day is considered "fall" weather in my area. :P)

Quote from: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 04:53:46 PM

I need a lot of laptops. My micronation will soon be broadcasting television, so I need computers to relay the video signal... nothing powerful though. Just a few Pentium 3 laptops or something. :lol: it's important to keep up with the technology advancement! :P

I do need a new personal laptop though. Something with a powerful video card. Even though I'm a computer nerd, I don't feel like researching :lol: any suggestions?

I usually search on Best Buy.. just because of the price. If you want something powerful in your laptop, go check out Toshiba or Sony. They're reliable. I would also say HP, but I dread their horrible customer support.

Quote from: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 05:03:12 PM

I personally thing an iPad would be perfect for school. It's really got everything you need. Plus, lots of schools and colleges are using them now.

I want an iPad too. It can save me a hundred dollars on textbooks. 11 schools in my state are using iPads as a learning tool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 09, 2010, 05:56:00 PM

Quote from: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 05:03:12 PM

I personally thing an iPad would be perfect for school. It's really got everything you need. Plus, lots of schools and colleges are using them now.

Our middle school (which I no longer attend. boo.) purchased a cart of iPads over the summer. I'm trying to convince my English teacher from last year (who is my friend) to ask for that cart. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 05:58:22 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on September 09, 2010, 05:56:00 PM

Quote from: puffpet on September 09, 2010, 05:03:12 PM

I personally thing an iPad would be perfect for school. It's really got everything you need. Plus, lots of schools and colleges are using them now.

Our middle school (which I no longer attend. boo.) purchased a cart of iPads over the summer. I'm trying to convince my English teacher from last year (who is my friend) to ask for that cart. ;)

Dude. Nice. I wish that my school would get iPads. But NOOOO... we spend money on iTouches for a music lab, new Macs (only for one room in the building), and crappy HP laptops.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 09, 2010, 07:13:34 PM

Haha, actually 95° with a heat index of 93° might feel pretty comfortable. I think the high in NOLA today was 88° with a heat index in the triple digits. I don't care what the calender says, summer is still here where I live. What I wouldn't do for some cooler weather...

I really might consider buying an iPad then. It might be a tough transition though, as I'm not totally used to touch screens and stuff. I'll probably ask some folks over at Best Buy and see what they think. The downloadable book stuff would be very cool.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 09, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2010, 05:24:23 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 09, 2010, 05:07:54 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 09, 2010, 05:02:17 PM

And I just realized that The Pot Belly Stove will be coming back before we know it.

That day is coming very close.

Fall will officially start this year at 11:09 PM EDT on September 22, so look for the transition to occur either on the 22nd or 23rd depending on what Martin decides.  It's hard to believe how fast summer seems to go these days.

My summer has flown by and now I'm back in school again. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 10, 2010, 12:43:38 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2010, 05:24:23 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 09, 2010, 05:07:54 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 09, 2010, 05:02:17 PM

And I just realized that The Pot Belly Stove will be coming back before we know it.

That day is coming very close.

Fall will officially start this year at 11:09 PM EDT on September 22, so look for the transition to occur either on the 22nd or 23rd depending on what Martin decides.  It's hard to believe how fast summer seems to go these days.

Fall is my favorite season.  The weather is great..not too nor too cold.  Don't have to wear a heavy coat, which is always a plus.

Starbucks brings out their Pumpkin Spice Latte (which I hear you can already get if you ask..) and I hear Dunkin' Donuts has Pumpking Spice coffee.  Anyone tried that?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 10, 2010, 02:34:48 AM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 09, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

My summer has flown by and now I'm back in school again. :thumbdown:

Exactly how I feel :P Although college ROCKS!!:D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2010, 06:18:02 AM

I think my last year of high school will be great... only have 4 classes, and get out at 12:05. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 10, 2010, 07:55:29 AM

Quote from: Mike M on September 10, 2010, 06:18:02 AM

I think my last year of high school will be great... only have 4 classes, and get out at 12:05. :biggrin:

Nice!  I tried getting out after noon my senior year, but NOO my councelor was a d-bag and wouldn't let me, even though I had all my credits after first semester.  He would only let me leave an hour early.  Ah well.  Enjoy it...it flies by.

---
I noticed someone wrote a poem and posted it.  Is that poem called a Haiku?  If so, it's kind of funny because I have a friend who updates his facebook status' in Haiku form :P  Pretty creative.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 10, 2010, 11:04:50 AM

Quote from: Mike M on September 10, 2010, 06:18:02 AM

I think my last year of high school will be great... only have 4 classes, and get out at 12:05. :biggrin:

You're really lucky.  Make sure you enjoy it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 10, 2010, 04:51:21 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 10, 2010, 06:18:02 AM

I think my last year of high school will be great... only have 4 classes, and get out at 12:05. :biggrin:

You only have 4 classes total? Are any double blocked or something?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 10, 2010, 06:52:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Lucky. :P My classes are OK, but my World Cultures teacher is old and senile and looks like he wants to kill me. I feel uncomfortable in his class. :thumbdown: But I can't complain about my other classes. My German teacher is AWESOME. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 10, 2010, 08:13:18 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 10, 2010, 02:34:48 AM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 09, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

My summer has flown by and now I'm back in school again. :thumbdown:

Exactly how I feel :P Although college ROCKS!!:D

I hate school. There I said it. :P Anyways, I tried getting on here at school, but it's not that easy to do when you've got around 30 kids staring at you. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 10, 2010, 10:02:38 PM

I don't have time for TWC Today at school... I have my own real-life friends to talk to. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 10, 2010, 11:33:54 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 10, 2010, 10:02:38 PM

I don't have time for TWC Today at school... I have my own real-life friends to talk to. :happy:

Same with me, I do not have any time to go on here, and I don't think I am allowed to go on here at school. My friends are the only people I can talk to. Actually, they are the ONLY people I am ALLOWED to talk to. My school will not let you go on sites like youtube.com, facebook, myspace, all that. I only allowed to go on sites that are appropriate. Let's just say the Lincoln Park School District is very strict.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 11, 2010, 01:44:26 AM

Quote from: puffpet on September 10, 2010, 06:52:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Lucky. :P My classes are OK, but my World Cultures teacher is old and senile and looks like he wants to kill me. I feel uncomfortable in his class. :thumbdown: But I can't complain about my other classes. My German teacher is AWESOME. :D

I always wanted to take German but I didn't want to switch after starting Latin. 5 years of that was enough foreign language for me! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 11, 2010, 08:17:20 AM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 10, 2010, 08:13:18 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 10, 2010, 02:34:48 AM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 09, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

My summer has flown by and now I'm back in school again. :thumbdown:

Exactly how I feel :P Although college ROCKS!!:D

I hate school. There I said it. :P Anyways, I tried getting on here at school, but it's not that easy to do when you've got around 30 kids staring at you. :no:

Monroe Public Schools blocks TWCToday and TWCClassics.  :thumbdown: They categorize it as "Audio and Video"  :rolleyes: YouTube, Facebook, inapropriate sites, and all gaming sites are blocked as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 11, 2010, 10:35:27 AM

You shouldnt be on a public access computer to browse, but rather to learn  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 11, 2010, 10:44:47 AM

Wow, that is awesome, Mike! You can use that opportunity to have some down time, which is just so good to have. Boy, I was so stressed with the work I had to do my senior year.

I'm glad you're enjoying college, Martin. What do you like the most about it so far? I've had some personal issues that brought my mood down for much of my freshman year of college, but I think this year will be better for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 11, 2010, 11:01:37 AM

I know, plus I'll have much more extra time to seek help when needed. I doubt I'll be as stressed with overloads as I was last year.

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 10, 2010, 11:33:54 PM

Same with me, I do not have any time to go on here, and I don't think I am allowed to go on here at school. My friends are the only people I can talk to. Actually, they are the ONLY people I am ALLOWED to talk to. My school will not let you go on sites like youtube.com, facebook, myspace, all that. I only allowed to go on sites that are appropriate. Let's just say the Lincoln Park School District is very strict.

My school unblocked YouTube within the last two years since we use it a lot for school assignments.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 11, 2010, 12:21:30 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 11, 2010, 11:01:37 AM

I know, plus I'll have much more extra time to seek help when needed. I doubt I'll be as stressed with overloads as I was last year.

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 10, 2010, 11:33:54 PM

Same with me, I do not have any time to go on here, and I don't think I am allowed to go on here at school. My friends are the only people I can talk to. Actually, they are the ONLY people I am ALLOWED to talk to. My school will not let you go on sites like youtube.com, facebook, myspace, all that. I only allowed to go on sites that are appropriate. Let's just say the Lincoln Park School District is very strict.

My school unblocked YouTube within the last two years since we use it a lot for school assignments.

Look, Lincoln Park Schools are very strict. We DO NOT use YouTube for school assignments, and any sites that have a proxy are BANNED from Lincoln Park Schools. I tried getting on YouTube, but it's on this thing called Lincoln Park Block. Which means it's banned. And I tried to get on here too, but guess what? It's banned.

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You shouldnt be on a public access computer to browse, but rather to learn ;)

Zach, the teachers at my school let me browse. And I have to agree with you, they are for learning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 11, 2010, 12:40:15 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 11, 2010, 12:21:30 PM

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You shouldnt be on a public access computer to browse, but rather to learn ;)

Zach, the teachers at my school let me browse. And I have to agree with you, they are for learning. But I think it's a different story here at my school.

Different story? What do you mean? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 11, 2010, 01:23:39 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 11, 2010, 12:40:15 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 11, 2010, 12:21:30 PM

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You shouldnt be on a public access computer to browse, but rather to learn ;)

Zach, the teachers at my school let me browse. And I have to agree with you, they are for learning. But I think it's a different story here at my school.

Different story? What do you mean? :unsure:

We don't use the computers at school for learning, we just use them for web browsing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 11, 2010, 01:33:22 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 11, 2010, 01:23:39 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 11, 2010, 12:40:15 PM

Quote from: Jonathonstorm99 on September 11, 2010, 12:21:30 PM

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You shouldnt be on a public access computer to browse, but rather to learn ;)

Zach, the teachers at my school let me browse. And I have to agree with you, they are for learning. But I think it's a different story here at my school.

Different story? What do you mean? :unsure:

We don't use the computers at school for learning, we just use them for web browsing.

That makes no sense whatsoever  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 11, 2010, 02:45:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 01:44:26 AM

Quote from: puffpet on September 10, 2010, 06:52:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Lucky. :P My classes are OK, but my World Cultures teacher is old and senile and looks like he wants to kill me. I feel uncomfortable in his class. :thumbdown: But I can't complain about my other classes. My German teacher is AWESOME. :D

I always wanted to take German but I didn't want to switch after starting Latin. 5 years of that was enough foreign language for me! :P

Deutsch ist cool! :D Und hallo, Herr Cornick. Wie bist du?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 11, 2010, 03:48:52 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on September 11, 2010, 02:45:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 01:44:26 AM

Quote from: puffpet on September 10, 2010, 06:52:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Lucky. :P My classes are OK, but my World Cultures teacher is old and senile and looks like he wants to kill me. I feel uncomfortable in his class. :thumbdown: But I can't complain about my other classes. My German teacher is AWESOME. :D

I always wanted to take German but I didn't want to switch after starting Latin. 5 years of that was enough foreign language for me! :P

Deutsch ist cool! :D Und hallo, Herr Cornick. Wie bist du?

Deutsch ist sehr geil! Ich habe es für 3 Jahre gelernt.
Ok, back to English. Lol. Does anyone else speak German? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 11, 2010, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: puffpet on September 11, 2010, 03:48:52 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on September 11, 2010, 02:45:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 01:44:26 AM

Quote from: puffpet on September 10, 2010, 06:52:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Lucky. :P My classes are OK, but my World Cultures teacher is old and senile and looks like he wants to kill me. I feel uncomfortable in his class. :thumbdown: But I can't complain about my other classes. My German teacher is AWESOME. :D

I always wanted to take German but I didn't want to switch after starting Latin. 5 years of that was enough foreign language for me! :P

Deutsch ist cool! :D Und hallo, Herr Cornick. Wie bist du?

Deutsch ist sehr geil! Ich habe es für 3 Jahre gelernt.
Ok, back to English. Lol. Does anyone else speak German? :P

I don't speak German, pero hablo español. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 11, 2010, 04:01:35 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 11, 2010, 03:52:47 PM

Quote from: puffpet on September 11, 2010, 03:48:52 PM

Quote from: Jonathan on September 11, 2010, 02:45:08 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 01:44:26 AM

Quote from: puffpet on September 10, 2010, 06:52:29 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 10, 2010, 05:58:12 PM

I love my classes this year!!  :thrilled: And my English teacher is not like past ones ive had :faint:

Lucky. :P My classes are OK, but my World Cultures teacher is old and senile and looks like he wants to kill me. I feel uncomfortable in his class. :thumbdown: But I can't complain about my other classes. My German teacher is AWESOME. :D

I always wanted to take German but I didn't want to switch after starting Latin. 5 years of that was enough foreign language for me! :P

Deutsch ist cool! :D Und hallo, Herr Cornick. Wie bist du?

Deutsch ist sehr geil! Ich habe es für 3 Jahre gelernt.
Ok, back to English. Lol. Does anyone else speak German? :P

I don't speak German, pero hablo español. :yes:

Well, :P then. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 11, 2010, 04:14:15 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 11, 2010, 03:52:47 PM

I don't speak German, pero hablo español. :yes:

Yo tambien!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 11, 2010, 05:54:57 PM

I've always wanted to know how fluent in Spanish you are, Ana. I wish I would've taken four years of Spanish, because it's going to be a language that I might actually use one day.

Oh, and by the way, I thought your current city was "Hotville." I see it's Holtville now, but I thought it was a joke at first. The name suits the place well though.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 11, 2010, 06:08:39 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 11, 2010, 05:54:57 PM

I've always wanted to know how fluent in Spanish you are, Ana. I wish I would've taken four years of Spanish, because it's going to be a language that I might actually use one day.

Oh, and by the way, I thought your current city was "Hotville." I see it's Holtville now, but I thought it was a joke at first. The name suits the place well though.  :P

If you have the chance, go for it. The easiest to learn it is to listen to Spanish music. ;)
lol. It does fit.  I used to call it Hotville before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 11, 2010, 06:12:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 11, 2010, 04:14:15 PM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 11, 2010, 03:52:47 PM

I don't speak German, pero hablo español. :yes:

Yo tambien!  :happy:

Hola! ¿Qúe tiempo hace?  ;)

:P

---

On the other side ill just say that i hate my parents.. They want me to be a happy person yet theyre treating me like the house is a dictatorship and that i cant get rights until 18 or get a job <_<

I try to get them to their senses saying that it isnt right and they wont even listen to me and tell me their parents did that.. Then they complain why i yell at them and i tell them because i NEVER get a chance to speak at dinner and when i do im always interrupted when i open my mouth by my mom so I get upset and theyre totally clueless :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 11, 2010, 10:21:09 PM

My parents were the same way with me. Even though my parents said they wanted me to be happy, I didn't think they actually meant it. But now that I'm older, I do see that that was their intention, but the way they went about it by being strict and all (along with other clearly wacko issues) didn't make me happy at the time either. A thing that helped me out a lot was by being out of the house whether it was just in the backyard, at a friend's house, the library, or at a job. Now that you're 16, you may want to get a part time over the summer and earn some dough and spend some time away from them (if you still feel the same way, of course). A thing that I didn't do enough was being honest my parents. I'd let them know how you feel and that you feel like you don't get enough of a say in things. You're 16 now, and I think I'd remind them that too. I'm pretty bad at explaining things, but I just thought I'd try to help a little since I know when I've had those times too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 11, 2010, 10:26:36 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on September 11, 2010, 10:21:09 PM

My parents were the same way with me. Even though my parents said they wanted me to be happy, I didn't think they actually meant it. But now that I'm older, I do see that that was their intention, but the way they went about it by being strict and all (along with other clearly wacko issues) didn't make me happy at the time either. A thing that helped me out a lot was by being out of the house whether it was just in the backyard, at a friend's house, the library, or at a job. Now that you're 16, you may want to get a part time over the summer and earn some dough and spend some time away from them (if you still feel the same way, of course). A thing that I didn't do enough was being honest my parents. I'd let them know how you feel and that you feel like you don't get enough of a say in things. You're 16 now, and I think I'd remind them that too. I'm pretty bad at explaining things, but I just thought I'd try to help a little since I know when I've had those times too.

At least you could go to a friends house.. My friends live over in Seffner where i go to school and my parents are lazy to drive  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 11, 2010, 10:45:51 PM

I was driving home this evening and some  :censored: :censored: pulled in front of me and I had to run into the curb. Lost a hubcap! I ended up taking a walk tonight found it  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 12, 2010, 01:15:36 AM

FIRETRUCK! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGpLHj-MVtk#ws)

Awesome Music Video... Ana would agree! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 12, 2010, 08:20:50 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 10:45:51 PM

I was driving home this evening and some  :censored: :censored: pulled in front of me and I had to run into the curb. Lost a hubcap! I ended up taking a walk tonight found it  :biggrin:

People are stupid.  I don't trust anyone on the road but myself.  You've got people like the one Martin dealt with, who think it's cool to pull out in front of you.  You got people who don't go the speed limit (which REALLY gets me), people who don't stop at a stopsign.  People who don't go on a green light.  NOT USING A SIGNAL!!! (I hate this), people who stop when turning right on a green light, people who don't yield (they stop at the line) when turning left on green.  Need I go on..

To those who don't drive yet; when you do drive, PLEASE be smart about it. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: puffpet on September 12, 2010, 11:37:16 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2010, 08:20:50 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 10:45:51 PM

I was driving home this evening and some  :censored: :censored: pulled in front of me and I had to run into the curb. Lost a hubcap! I ended up taking a walk tonight found it  :biggrin:

People are stupid.  I don't trust anyone on the road but myself.  You've got people like the one Martin dealt with, who think it's cool to pull out in front of you.  You got people who don't go the speed limit (which REALLY gets me), people who don't stop at a stopsign.  People who don't go on a green light.  NOT USING A SIGNAL!!! (I hate this), people who stop when turning right on a green light, people who don't yield (they stop at the line) when turning left on green.  Need I go on..

To those who don't drive yet; when you do drive, PLEASE be smart about it.

Good speech! When I actually do get to driving age in 2 years, safety will be my first priority... following the rules of the road. I saw some dumb :censored: yesterday running as many stop signs as possible, almost broadsiding us, and plus, she was going 60 through those stop signs. This was in a neighborhood with a 25 mph speed limit.

Some people can't drive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 12, 2010, 12:06:09 PM

Crap. I hate my hair. When it looks good, it either gets soaked in rain (this Wednesday) or my camera is dead for no new profile picture (today). :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 12, 2010, 01:14:16 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 12, 2010, 01:15:36 AM

FIRETRUCK! ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGpLHj-MVtk#ws[/url])

Awesome Music Video... Ana would agree! :happy:

WHAT THE FIRETRUCK? Yeah, I'll agree. It's a catchy song, and a catchy phrase. I think I'll have the habit of saying it!

<--oh wait, I'll just add it as my personal text.  :bleh:

Quote from: puffpet on September 12, 2010, 11:37:16 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2010, 08:20:50 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 10:45:51 PM

I was driving home this evening and some  :censored: :censored: pulled in front of me and I had to run into the curb. Lost a hubcap! I ended up taking a walk tonight found it  :biggrin:

People are stupid.  I don't trust anyone on the road but myself.  You've got people like the one Martin dealt with, who think it's cool to pull out in front of you.  You got people who don't go the speed limit (which REALLY gets me), people who don't stop at a stopsign.  People who don't go on a green light.  NOT USING A SIGNAL!!! (I hate this), people who stop when turning right on a green light, people who don't yield (they stop at the line) when turning left on green.  Need I go on..

To those who don't drive yet; when you do drive, PLEASE be smart about it.

Good speech! When I actually do get to driving age in 2 years, safety will be my first priority... following the rules of the road. I saw some dumb :censored: yesterday running as many stop signs as possible, almost broadsiding us, and plus, she was going 60 through those stop signs. This was in a neighborhood with a 25 mph speed limit.

Some people can't drive.

I'm still in the process of the whole "getting my license". And here in my area, about 90% of the drivers here do not obey the speed limit, because they just don't give a damn about it. My parents are both among the 90%.  :wacko: Once I get on the busy roads (lately I've been practicing my driving skillz by driving around the neighborhood lol) then I'll have to go against those lousy drivers on 4th street and Imperial Avenue. Of course, I have someone next to me who's monitoring. I'll have to agree with Kyle K. on that.. don't trust anyone on the road.

Mexicali is worse.. which is why I refuse to drive across the border.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 12, 2010, 02:47:52 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 10:45:51 PM

I was driving home this evening and some  :censored: :censored: pulled in front of me and I had to run into the curb. Lost a hubcap! I ended up taking a walk tonight found it  :biggrin:

I hate it when people do that. I run across that all the time when I'm driving on I-95.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2010, 10:01:04 PM

It's really common here to have that happen. People think that just cuz they're in a nice car, they can do whatever the heck they want. In the little section of town where I live, you get the old people. OMG they piss me off soooooo much.  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 12, 2010, 11:25:06 PM

Patience and confidence are probably the two biggest assets you need for driving these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2010, 11:58:14 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 12, 2010, 11:25:06 PM

Patience and confidence are probably the two biggest assets you need for driving these days.

Yeah, true. I've got plenty of confidence (not OVERconfidence), but I don't get spooked at every little thing. Unfortunately, I'm often in a hurry, and sometimes my patience can be a bit short..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 13, 2010, 12:43:53 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 12, 2010, 08:20:50 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 11, 2010, 10:45:51 PM

I was driving home this evening and some  :censored: :censored: pulled in front of me and I had to run into the curb. Lost a hubcap! I ended up taking a walk tonight found it  :biggrin:

People are stupid.  I don't trust anyone on the road but myself.  You've got people like the one Martin dealt with, who think it's cool to pull out in front of you.  You got people who don't go the speed limit (which REALLY gets me), people who don't stop at a stopsign.  People who don't go on a green light.  NOT USING A SIGNAL!!! (I hate this), people who stop when turning right on a green light, people who don't yield (they stop at the line) when turning left on green.  Need I go on..

To those who don't drive yet; when you do drive, PLEASE be smart about it. 

:clap:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 12, 2010, 11:25:06 PM

Patience and confidence are probably the two biggest assets you need for driving these days.

Music and cursing help too :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 13, 2010, 07:07:02 AM

(http://static.thehollywoodgossip.com/images/gallery/lady-gaga-meat-dress_425x773.jpg)

*WHY*
:facepalm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 13, 2010, 10:23:34 AM

All hail to Lady Gaga.  :worship:

Her dress is freaky...but that doesn't stop me from loving her awesome music.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 13, 2010, 11:00:48 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 13, 2010, 10:23:34 AM

All hail to Lady Gaga.  :worship:

Her dress is freaky...but that doesn't stop me from loving her awesome music.

GaGa 4eva :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 13, 2010, 01:10:39 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 12, 2010, 10:01:04 PM

It's really common here to have that happen. People think that just cuz they're in a nice car, they can do whatever the heck they want. In the little section of town where I live, you get the old people. OMG they piss me off soooooo much.  :pinch:

You know what I have noticed? Almost everyone I see who drives BMWs, they seem to have no patience and always cut in front of people. It's like they want attention and have everyone to see how "awesome" their car may be. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 14, 2010, 11:08:32 AM

While at work last night, a couple people told me that the space station would be in view, so we all walked out of the office to look up at the night sky around 8:40 PM.  Sure enough, we saw it quite clearly as a solid light moving across the sky quickly.  It almost passed overhead of us, and it was gone from sight after 4 minutes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 14, 2010, 12:46:10 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 14, 2010, 11:08:32 AM

While at work last night, a couple people told me that the space station would be in view, so we all walked out of the office to look up at the night sky around 8:40 PM.  Sure enough, we saw it quite clearly as a solid light moving across the sky quickly.  It almost passed overhead of us, and it was gone from sight after 4 minutes.

Neat!  I saw someone post on Facebook "Did you just see that?"  So I am wondering if that was it, because a couple people said "yes."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: LFMusicFan on September 14, 2010, 11:53:36 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 13, 2010, 12:43:53 AM

Music and cursing help too :P

Haha, I agree :P

Quote from: Mike M on September 13, 2010, 01:10:39 PM

You know what I have noticed? Almost everyone I see who drives BMWs, they seem to have no patience and always cut in front of people. It's like they want attention and have everyone to see how "awesome" their car may be. :rolleyes:

Ohh I know exactly what you mean. It's the same here too. Same with old guys in porsches. Oh god, they're evil sometimes. I promise when I get my BMW someday, I won't be like that :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 14, 2010, 11:55:55 PM

Quote from: LFMusicFan on September 14, 2010, 11:53:36 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 13, 2010, 01:10:39 PM

You know what I have noticed? Almost everyone I see who drives BMWs, they seem to have no patience and always cut in front of people. It's like they want attention and have everyone to see how "awesome" their car may be. :rolleyes:

Ohh I know exactly what you mean. It's the same here too. Same with old guys in porsches. Oh god, they're evil sometimes. I promise when I get my BMW someday, I won't be like that :P

Sheesh. Down here a major form of showing off with vehicles is pimping up a Caprice Classic with 32" tires  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 15, 2010, 08:35:27 PM

Has anyone seen the new Family Feud host, Steve Harvey? I think he's hilarious. :lol: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 15, 2010, 10:08:24 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 15, 2010, 08:35:27 PM

Has anyone seen the new Family Feud host, Steve Harvey? I think he's hilarious. :lol: :rofl:

Get outta here! hes hosting? :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2010, 12:34:21 AM

Quote from: Mike M on September 15, 2010, 08:35:27 PM

Has anyone seen the new Family Feud host, Steve Harvey? I think he's hilarious. :lol: :rofl:

He's also from my home state. :yes:  It's amazing how Family Feud has lasted for almost 35 years.  I still prefer watching the original episodes when Richard Dawson hosted it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 08:12:07 AM

They changed the host again?  Interesting.  I'll have to check it out.  I've heard that "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" reformatted as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2010, 01:46:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 08:12:07 AM

I've heard that "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" reformatted as well.

It has completely changed.  There's hardly anything left from the classic days now.  Here's a video that another YT user put up showing the first episode of the new format:

"Millionaire is Back!" (Part 1) - Who Wants to be a Millionaire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUaMpSIiVo0#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 16, 2010, 06:02:44 PM

Wow, it looks terrible. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on September 16, 2010, 06:07:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 16, 2010, 06:02:44 PM

Wow, it looks terrible. :no:

I agree, the hotseat was the staple of the show

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 06:23:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 16, 2010, 06:02:44 PM

Wow, it looks terrible. :no:

I agree.  What a waste of space.  I do not like the new format at all.  It would suck to get the 1,000,000 dollar question first, and have it be the hardest question and you have to "jump" it.  I don't like the "jumps" either.  And they want them to jump around and be excited when they a question right?  Shoot, the first guy to win a million didn't even jump and hop around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 16, 2010, 07:33:23 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 06:23:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 16, 2010, 06:02:44 PM

Wow, it looks terrible. :no:

I agree.  What a waste of space.  I do not like the new format at all.  It would suck to get the 1,000,000 dollar question first, and have it be the hardest question and you have to "jump" it.  I don't like the "jumps" either.  And they want them to jump around and be excited when they a question right?  Shoot, the first guy to win a million didn't even jump and hop around.

That's COMPLETELY *NOT* how the new game works...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 10:22:02 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 16, 2010, 07:33:23 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 06:23:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 16, 2010, 06:02:44 PM

Wow, it looks terrible. :no:

I agree.  What a waste of space.  I do not like the new format at all.  It would suck to get the 1,000,000 dollar question first, and have it be the hardest question and you have to "jump" it.  I don't like the "jumps" either.  And they want them to jump around and be excited when they a question right?  Shoot, the first guy to win a million didn't even jump and hop around.

That's COMPLETELY *NOT* how the new game works...

I misunderstood, apparently.  How does it work then?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 17, 2010, 03:24:24 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 10:22:02 PM

I misunderstood, apparently.  How does it work then?

I had prepared a huge two-paragraph essay to explain the rules, but I just found a far better way to explain it without making such a long post. :P  Play the free game online yourself with the new format using this link below:

http://www.dadt.com/millionaire/special/game/index.html (http://www.dadt.com/millionaire/special/game/index.html)

The rules at the start do a great job explaining the new format.  I only spotted two errors in the online game:  You can earn up to $68,600 in your bank during the first round unlike the $66,800 it claims, and you can only use the audience lifeline once in reality as the online game strangely allows you to use it over and over.  Does this online game help you understand everything?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 17, 2010, 07:36:40 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 17, 2010, 03:24:24 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 10:22:02 PM

I misunderstood, apparently.  How does it work then?

I had prepared a huge two-paragraph essay to explain the rules, but I just found a far better way to explain it without making such a long post. :P  Play the free game online yourself with the new format using this link below:

[url]http://www.dadt.com/millionaire/special/game/index.html[/url] ([url]http://www.dadt.com/millionaire/special/game/index.html[/url])

The rules at the start do a great job explaining the new format.  I only spotted two errors in the online game:  You can earn up to $68,600 in your bank during the first round unlike the $66,800 it claims, and you can only use the audience lifeline once in reality as the online game strangely allows you to use it over and over.  Does this online game help you understand everything?

Yes, it does.  Thank You.  I don't think I like it, though.  It'll take time to get used to.  Not that I watch the show all that often :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 18, 2010, 05:19:27 AM

So... Lindsay Lohan failed TWO drug tests, one of which found cocaine in her system, thus violating her probation. Bitch may be going back to jail! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 18, 2010, 09:02:20 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 18, 2010, 05:19:27 AM

So... Lindsay Lohan failed TWO drug tests, one of which found cocaine in her system, thus violating her probation. Bitch may be going back to jail! :happy:

Who cares about Lindsay Lohan anyway?:rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 18, 2010, 09:50:08 AM

I slept 16 hours last night..  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 18, 2010, 12:50:12 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 18, 2010, 05:19:27 AM

So... Lindsay Lohan failed TWO drug tests, one of which found cocaine in her system, thus violating her probation. Bitch may be going back to jail! :happy:

And SHE NEEDS to stay in jail. If I hear another stupid excuse saying "Lindsay Lohan is being released from jail for good conduct or overcrowding," I'm simply gonna explode. She should serve her time COMPLETELY. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 18, 2010, 03:33:44 PM

Has anybody heard about this?

Amazing New Designs For The Dollar Bill
http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294 (http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 18, 2010, 06:08:45 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 18, 2010, 03:33:44 PM

Has anybody heard about this?

Amazing New Designs For The Dollar Bill
[url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url] ([url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url])

Wow! :o This is interesting. I highly doubt this will happen (especially since the "dollar" is known to be green), but some of the designs are pretty neat. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 18, 2010, 06:29:17 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 18, 2010, 06:08:45 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 18, 2010, 03:33:44 PM

Has anybody heard about this?

Amazing New Designs For The Dollar Bill
[url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url] ([url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url])

Wow! :o This is interesting. I highly doubt this will happen (especially since the "dollar" is known to be green), but some of the designs are pretty neat. :yes:

I think they should consider it, I think it would be more modernized if dollar bills looked like some of those designs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 19, 2010, 01:40:32 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 18, 2010, 03:33:44 PM

Has anybody heard about this?

Amazing New Designs For The Dollar Bill
[url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url] ([url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url])

I do not like those designs. Obama does not deserve to be on the dollar bill.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 19, 2010, 05:07:01 PM

Yeah, no reason why they should remove the legendary George Washington to make way for Obama. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 19, 2010, 05:18:08 PM

I'm all for newer designs. The Euro is much prettier than US currency designs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 19, 2010, 08:30:36 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 19, 2010, 05:18:08 PM

I'm all for newer designs. The Euro is much prettier than US currency designs.

Good connection to the Euro, Tyler...I was about to say that some of the designs reminded me of the Euro. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 19, 2010, 10:44:14 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2010, 01:46:52 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 16, 2010, 08:12:07 AM

I've heard that "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" reformatted as well.

It has completely changed.  There's hardly anything left from the classic days now.  Here's a video that another YT user put up showing the first episode of the new format:

"Millionaire is Back!" (Part 1) - Who Wants to be a Millionaire ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUaMpSIiVo0#[/url])

Thats just horrible! Bleh. The theme and music is just too plain and the lifelines are lame. I would have added something fun like Ask Facebook or Twitter. Something modern that people could interact with.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 19, 2010, 11:26:13 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 19, 2010, 10:44:14 PM

Thats just horrible! Bleh. The theme and music is just too plain and the lifelines are lame. I would have added something fun like Ask Facebook or Twitter. Something modern that people could interact with.

I agree.  While I do like the format of the money and questions, the rest of the production is so bland.  The music and lights separated Millionaire from every other game show in history when it debuted.  Now, it all just blends into the background to where you hardly notice it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 20, 2010, 12:12:12 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 19, 2010, 11:26:13 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 19, 2010, 10:44:14 PM

Thats just horrible! Bleh. The theme and music is just too plain and the lifelines are lame. I would have added something fun like Ask Facebook or Twitter. Something modern that people could interact with.

I agree.  While I do like the format of the money and questions, the rest of the production is so bland.  The music and lights separated Millionaire from every other game show in history when it debuted.  Now, it all just blends into the background to where you hardly notice it.

Oh  I agree. I like how they do the questions. Although I would also add the clock back too. Adds more suspense to it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 20, 2010, 01:38:30 AM

Testing IE9on the forums right now.. it looks pretty. *_* IE9 is out in Beta.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on September 20, 2010, 02:34:05 AM

Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 19, 2010, 01:40:32 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 18, 2010, 03:33:44 PM

Has anybody heard about this?

Amazing New Designs For The Dollar Bill
[url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url] ([url]http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/721294[/url])

I do not like those designs. Obama does not deserve to be on the dollar bill.

I like them alot, especialy the "Dowling Duncan" design, however, replace Obama with George Washington. Obama doesn't deserve to be on the dollar bill... as you have said. But a vertical based currency would be cool, and I love the design and color choices :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 20, 2010, 05:25:11 AM

Now this is cold for me  :biggrin:

(http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/misc/cold%20september%20morning.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2010, 06:26:03 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 20, 2010, 12:12:12 AM

Oh  I agree. I like how they do the questions. Although I would also add the clock back too. Adds more suspense to it!

I was never a fan of the clock... glad they got rid of it.

Millionaire hasn't had a good season since 2007-2008. I'd watch it more often back in the day, but my affiliate airs it during a time no one can catch it, at 12:30 PM.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 20, 2010, 07:38:06 AM

Quote from: Mike M on September 20, 2010, 06:26:03 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 20, 2010, 12:12:12 AM

Oh  I agree. I like how they do the questions. Although I would also add the clock back too. Adds more suspense to it!

I was never a fan of the clock... glad they got rid of it.

Millionaire hasn't had a good season since 2007-2008. I'd watch it more often back in the day, but my affiliate airs it during a time no one can catch it, at 12:30 PM.

WPVI (6 ABC) airs it at that time due to talk show and soap opera obligations... syndicated programming typically isn't aired in the country until after 9am local time, due to contract reasons (which is why Meridith Vieira isn't allowed to be on the Today Show after 9am, it's in her Millionaire contract)... Live with Regis and Kelly, Rachael Ray, The View are all live 9am-12pm, so you can't place it there. They air their 12pm news cast at 12pm. Soap Operas air at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm... Oprah has to air at 4pm, because due to contractual obligations, Dr. Phil and Oprah are not allowed to air at the same time in the same market, I don't know the real reason behind this. 5pm-6:30pm is local news, 6:30pm is ABC News. that leaves just 7pm and 7:30pm, which are taken by Jeopardy! and Wheel, respectively, so unfortunately... That only leaves 12:30pm. That's not the station's fault.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 20, 2010, 12:33:58 PM

Well hopefully when Oprah is discontinued next year, they can put Millionaire at 4pm.

I remember during the first season Millionaire went into syndication, KYW 3 aired the show instead, at I think 4pm, which was a MUCH better timeslot. Then WPVI acquired the rights after ABC's soap opera Port Charles (which aired at 12:30) ended in 2003. Around that same time was when KYW did away with the afternoon game show block, moved their 5pm newscast to 4, and aired Dr. Phil at 5.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 20, 2010, 05:01:16 PM

This is pretty funny. :P

Newsday iPad Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MMgu-_--gk#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 20, 2010, 10:11:00 PM

DD-WRT is a lifesaver...my expensive router's firmware has been crap...the crew finally released a version for my router and it works excellent!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 21, 2010, 04:36:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 20, 2010, 12:33:58 PM

Well hopefully when Oprah is discontinued next year, they can put Millionaire at 4pm.

Oh I highly doubt that. The networks aren't going to risk loosing that huge talk show audience by playing a game show in its place. You can almost certainly bet on seeing some other similar type of talk show in its place

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on September 21, 2010, 05:02:30 PM

There have been rumblings that The View might go syndicated as a replacement...many stations might just move existing talk shows there (Phil/Ray/Oz/Berkus).  Interesting with CBS adding another talker with Julie Chen that my affiliate will be airing 3 hours of talk, all in a row (Talk/Phil/Oprah).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2010, 05:29:44 PM

I've never been a huge talk show fan unless it had some good facts or a good laugh, but they pull in the ratings day after day like they're the greatest thing around.  I know some people can't wait to watch the next episode of some shows.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 21, 2010, 07:50:04 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 21, 2010, 04:36:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 20, 2010, 12:33:58 PM

Well hopefully when Oprah is discontinued next year, they can put Millionaire at 4pm.

Oh I highly doubt that. The networks aren't going to risk loosing that huge talk show audience by playing a game show in its place. You can almost certainly bet on seeing some other similar type of talk show in its place

Exactly.  In many places, Oprah is the lead-in to the evening news, which might be a bad thing come next year.  The local NBC afilliate ("Number 1 station") airs Oprah at 3PM, and people stay to watch Jeopardy at 4, and then a local talk show airs at 4:30 leading into the 5PM news.  So, I agree with Martin that stations are going to try to get another talk show for the time slot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 21, 2010, 08:06:14 PM

I honestly hate people who always temper upon my backpack being heavy in the lunch line..  <_< My response would have been "well pardon my inconvenience but unlike you I prefer to use school in the proper way its supposed to be used rather than to horse around and act like were in middle school"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 21, 2010, 08:27:26 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2010, 05:29:44 PM

I've never been a huge talk show fan unless it had some good facts or a good laugh, but they pull in the ratings day after day like they're the greatest thing around.  I know some people can't wait to watch the next episode of some shows.

Only ones I'm a fan of are Ellen (she's nowhere near as funny as she used to be) and LLS w/ Craig Ferguson (which does qualify as a talk show). Both provide good laughs :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 21, 2010, 08:52:33 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 21, 2010, 08:06:14 PM

I honestly hate people who always temper upon my backpack being heavy in the lunch line..  <_< My response would have been "well pardon my inconvenience but unlike you I prefer to use school in the proper way its supposed to be used rather than to horse around and act like were in middle school"

I don't get it.  I just don't get it.  Why do other need to put down what other people do, or simply put people down.  This is why I am glad to be out of high school, I don't have to see this BS go on day to day.  It angers me to see bullies. Let people be who they are and back off!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 21, 2010, 09:18:50 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 21, 2010, 07:50:04 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 21, 2010, 04:36:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on September 20, 2010, 12:33:58 PM

Well hopefully when Oprah is discontinued next year, they can put Millionaire at 4pm.

Oh I highly doubt that. The networks aren't going to risk loosing that huge talk show audience by playing a game show in its place. You can almost certainly bet on seeing some other similar type of talk show in its place

Exactly.  In many places, Oprah is the lead-in to the evening news, which might be a bad thing come next year.  The local NBC afilliate ("Number 1 station") airs Oprah at 3PM, and people stay to watch Jeopardy at 4, and then a local talk show airs at 4:30 leading into the 5PM news.  So, I agree with Martin that stations are going to try to get another talk show for the time slot.

I don't know why, but i think our ABC affiliate local news will be expanded to 4-7pm to fill in that 4pm hour Oprah is gone. They did that years ago when they expanded to a full hour at noon to take up for the cancellation of a soap opera (Port Charles i think it was) and recently they expanded the news 30 mins. from 5-7am to 4:30-7am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 21, 2010, 09:23:21 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 21, 2010, 09:18:50 PM

I don't know why, but i think our ABC affiliate local news will be expanded to 4-7pm to fill in that 4pm hour Oprah is gone. They did that years ago when they expanded to a full hour at noon to take up for the cancellation of a soap opera (Port Charles i think it was) and recently they expanded the news 30 mins. from 5-7am to 4:30-7am.

Quite a few stations are expanding their broadcast hours. Its all a race for ratings, views and money. If you are the first station to start earlier you will get a hike in viewers and some of the those viewers will keep watching boosting ratings. Its also a clever way to manipulate the ratings so that you can advertise your newscast as being #1. Notice how sometimes on your DVR newscasts are named differently or start at odd times (ie 5:35)? It has to do with this

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 21, 2010, 09:35:09 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 21, 2010, 09:23:21 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on September 21, 2010, 09:18:50 PM

I don't know why, but i think our ABC affiliate local news will be expanded to 4-7pm to fill in that 4pm hour Oprah is gone. They did that years ago when they expanded to a full hour at noon to take up for the cancellation of a soap opera (Port Charles i think it was) and recently they expanded the news 30 mins. from 5-7am to 4:30-7am.

Quite a few stations are expanding their broadcast hours. Its all a race for ratings, views and money. If you are the first station to start earlier you will get a hike in viewers and some of the those viewers will keep watching boosting ratings. Its also a clever way to manipulate the ratings so that you can advertise your newscast as being #1. Notice how sometimes on your DVR newscasts are named differently or start at odd times (ie 5:35)? It has to do with this

That's the reason I thought this could happen because our CBS affiliate has been on at 4pm since Ellen moved to 5pm a few years ago, but now that Ellen moved to our NBC affiliate, Guiding Light and As the World Turns was canned they expanded from 4-5pm to 4-6pm surely to bring in ratings and compete with our strongest affiliates ABC and FOX. Our NBC affiliate....Meh, I don't know what they're doing. They keep talking about "Bringing News That Matters" and "Reoprting More Positive News" and all that crap, but they are showing news the least out of all 4 of them, it's like they're trying to be dead last in ratings.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on September 21, 2010, 11:03:55 PM

Has anyone seen this? This really just put me in awe. The "stage" is crap, but the choir itself is amazing.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir - 'Lux Aurumque' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7o7BrlbaDs#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 AM

I've found that I've lost nearly ten pounds since I've stopped drinking soda about a month ago.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 22, 2010, 10:01:02 AM

I guess no one knew that today is the first day of fall. :P It's getting cold out here... unusual for a lady like me who is used to hot weather. Happy Fall everyone :)

Sooo... we should be heading to the Stove, right? I'll be right over there when I get to class.

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 AM

I've found that I've lost nearly ten pounds since I've stopped drinking soda about a month ago.  :blink:

It had been proven, folks. When you stop drinking soda, you will see a lot of improvement on your health. I learned that the hard way.  Iced tea ftw.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 22, 2010, 12:56:07 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 AM

I've found that I've lost nearly ten pounds since I've stopped drinking soda about a month ago.  :blink:

Congrats!  That sounds like a good idea.  I don't know if I could do it..too hooked on Mountain Dew :P.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 22, 2010, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on September 22, 2010, 12:56:07 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on September 22, 2010, 01:48:20 AM

I've found that I've lost nearly ten pounds since I've stopped drinking soda about a month ago.  :blink:

Congrats!  That sounds like a good idea.  I don't know if I could do it..too hooked on Mountain Dew :P.

Actually, just drinking diet soda almost has the same effect as you're taking away a bunch of calories.  Ana is right though that water and juice are more helpful to your health, and it's something I could do better as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 22, 2010, 06:04:40 PM

el jugo  :bleh:

but yeah Ive lost 18 pounds since my surgery in July and i havent drinken much soda nor eaten much popcorn  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 22, 2010, 06:18:22 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on September 22, 2010, 10:01:02 AM

I guess no one knew that today is the first day of fall. :P It's getting cold out here... unusual for a lady like me who is used to hot weather. Happy Fall everyone :)

Sooo... we should be heading to the Stove, right? I'll be right over there when I get to class.

What the :censored: is going on here??? Why does my calendar say the first day of fall is tomorrow? :blink: :thinking:

I just looked online...fall doesn't officially start until 11:09 ET.

Also, I hear the moon is a must-see tonight. One problem here: it's cloudy. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike on September 22, 2010, 06:47:36 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 22, 2010, 06:18:22 PM

Why does my calendar say the first day of fall is tomorrow? :blink: :thinking:

I just looked online...fall doesn't officially start until 11:09 ET.

The 23rd would be the first full 24 hr. day of the autumnal equinox. What makes 2010 different is that a full moon will coincide with it. First time since 1991.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 22, 2010, 07:03:59 PM

There was a discussion in one of my classes today about "Can you balance an egg on it's top or bottom during an equinox?" I'm going to try that later and see if that works...  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 22, 2010, 07:19:02 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on September 22, 2010, 07:03:59 PM

There was a discussion in one of my classes today about "Can you balance an egg on it's top or bottom during an equinox?" I'm going to try that later and see if that works...  :thinking:

I think you'll find that it's a very old myth.  You can balance an egg any time of the year if you work at it carefully.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 22, 2010, 07:23:11 PM

Quote from: twcc_Mike on September 22, 2010, 06:47:36 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 22, 2010, 06:18:22 PM

Why does my calendar say the first day of fall is tomorrow? :blink: :thinking:

I just looked online...fall doesn't officially start until 11:09 ET.

The 23rd would be the first full 24 hr. day of the autumnal equinox. What makes 2010 different is that a full moon will coincide with it. First time since 1991.

Tonight will also be when Jupiter is very close to Earth, the closest it has been in 59 years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 22, 2010, 07:36:54 PM

Ok then.. I was a bit close in terms of the start time of Fall. But still, the weather today.. was super duper AMAZING! Today was the first time I actually ate lunch OUTSIDE. Last time I ate lunch outside was back in Winter School 2010, in January.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: cc17926 on September 23, 2010, 12:08:00 AM

Code: [Select]

[00:03:08] <@cc17926> .8ball do 8balls know what 8balls do ?
[00:03:10] <+TotodileBot> All fingers point to no.
[00:03:46] <@cc17926> .8ball so speaking 8balls dont know what 8balls do, are they a marketing gimmick just to have a constant cash flow ?
[00:03:46] <+TotodileBot> Yes.
[00:05:49] <@cc17926> interesting..
[00:06:05] <@cc17926> .8ball if a fat man was to run a 10 mile marathon, would he loose any weight ?
[00:06:05] <+TotodileBot> Yes.
[00:08:35] <@cc17926> .8ball the rain in spain, does it mainly fall in the plains ?
[00:08:35] <+TotodileBot> No.
[00:10:41] <@cc17926> .8ball if you think theirfore i am, then if i think theirfore i was, would any of us be gaining any ground ?
[00:10:41] <+TotodileBot> No.
[00:11:36] <@cc17926> .8ball i was going to by a hamburger, would you like one ?
[00:11:36] <+TotodileBot> All fingers point to yes.
[00:11:44] <@cc17926> aye chi papas!

whoa..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 23, 2010, 12:21:18 AM

Quote from: cc17926 on September 23, 2010, 12:08:00 AM

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[00:03:08] <@cc17926> .8ball do 8balls know what 8balls do ?
[00:03:10] <+TotodileBot> All fingers point to no.
[00:03:46] <@cc17926> .8ball so speaking 8balls dont know what 8balls do, are they a marketing gimmick just to have a constant cash flow ?
[00:03:46] <+TotodileBot> Yes.
[00:05:49] <@cc17926> interesting..
[00:06:05] <@cc17926> .8ball if a fat man was to run a 10 mile marathon, would he loose any weight ?
[00:06:05] <+TotodileBot> Yes.
[00:08:35] <@cc17926> .8ball the rain in spain, does it mainly fall in the plains ?
[00:08:35] <+TotodileBot> No.
[00:10:41] <@cc17926> .8ball if you think theirfore i am, then if i think theirfore i was, would any of us be gaining any ground ?
[00:10:41] <+TotodileBot> No.
[00:11:36] <@cc17926> .8ball i was going to by a hamburger, would you like one ?
[00:11:36] <+TotodileBot> All fingers point to yes.
[00:11:44] <@cc17926> aye chi papas!

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2011, 12:58:07 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on March 19, 2011, 03:41:02 AM

Is it bad that I've been going to Sea World a lot lately? I've gone there for three consecutive weekends straight.  :bleh:

Lucky! I was only able to spend a day at the Florida park. It must be so cool to go all the time!

Quote from: Meganium90 on March 20, 2011, 11:31:15 AM

Ikrrrr. It's the first day of spring. Why are we still inside the hot stove? >_>

Get out of the stove :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2011, 12:59:05 PM

Break out the shorts and the ice tea! The Front Porch is open!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 20, 2011, 01:15:07 PM

Alright! The Front Porch is back open for business.  :happy:

And we're just 6 hours away from the official vernal equinox!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 20, 2011, 01:18:48 PM

We-hoo! And just in time for Spring Break!  :dance:  :dance:  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2011, 01:20:59 PM

yay!! <333 Spring and Summer

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2011, 01:42:51 PM

Welcome to the Front Porch, the most popular thread in the forum! :wave:  Thanks, Martin, for taking care of the transition.  Happy first day of spring, everyone!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 20, 2011, 01:49:50 PM

I hope those who are getting 80s now are enjoying it while they can!! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 20, 2011, 02:23:52 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 20, 2011, 01:49:50 PM

I hope those who are getting 80s now are enjoying it while they can!! :D

I did yesterday and Friday, it's only 61 and holding steady, but west into Birmingham, it's pushing 80 again. Gotta love those cold wedges.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2011, 03:01:46 PM

Well, I'll stay inside the Stove for the next day or so... rain is in the forecast. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 20, 2011, 06:21:05 PM

Welcome to the Front Porch for 2011 everyone, and happy first day of spring (which officially starts in EXACTLY one hour). :thrilled:

80s are going to dominate here for quite a while...it's hot!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 20, 2011, 07:23:09 PM

Happy Spring everybody! Spring officially started 2 minutes ago!!!  :thrilled: :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM

And guess what comes with spring, for some of us? TAXES!  :doh: :doh: :doh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 20, 2011, 08:36:50 PM

Happy spring everyone!! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2011, 08:38:37 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on March 20, 2011, 03:01:46 PM

Well, I'll stay inside the Stove for the next day or so... rain is in the forecast. :(

It's actually chilly today and looks like there is some cool/cold air later in the week. Brrr. Hurry up summer!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on March 21, 2011, 02:16:23 PM

Well, out with the pot belly stove and in with the front porch. :) First full day of spring. Glad winter is officially over, though, at least in my part of the country, we'll have some more cold snaps before it gets warm and stays warm. Of course in other parts of the country, it is typical to see snow well into April.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 21, 2011, 04:24:09 PM

Remind me where I live again? Somehow Jim Cantore reported that a WATER SPOUT was reported outside the SD coast today, and I thought water spouts is just a Florida thing!  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 21, 2011, 04:46:22 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on March 21, 2011, 04:24:09 PM

Remind me where I live again? Somehow Jim Cantore reported that a WATER SPOUT was reported outside the SD coast today, and I thought water spouts is just a Florida thing!  :blink:

Wow, there must have been a lot of wind shear in your area for that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 21, 2011, 08:57:33 PM

I'm just wondering, if your YT account gets suspended, will that gmail account that you used to sign your YT account with, also get suspended?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 21, 2011, 09:02:38 PM

As far as I know, no. Gmail users would raise serious :censored: if their email were suspended due to the suspension of their Youtube account.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 22, 2011, 02:50:03 AM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 21, 2011, 08:57:33 PM

I'm just wondering, if your YT account gets suspended, will that gmail account that you used to sign your YT account with, also get suspended?

No it isn't linked. However if your YT account is linked to a Google account and suspended, its annoying as hell. You have to log out of your google account to properly browse YouTube

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 22, 2011, 05:56:57 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

aaaaand I'm still gonna use Chrome no matter what!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on March 22, 2011, 06:26:19 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

Now I should decide between the new version of Vimperator (http://vimperator.org/vimperator) (3.0) and Pentadactyl (http://dactyl.sourceforge.net/) (a fork of Vimperator that is closer to the older versions). I am using Vimperator 3 at the moment. If I am not satisfied with Vimperator 3, I will try Pentadactyl.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2011, 06:30:22 PM

Oh boy, starting to feel extremely tired and sick...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 22, 2011, 06:40:50 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2011, 06:30:22 PM

Oh boy, starting to feel extremely tired and sick...

Uh-oh. Got a post-winter cold or something?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2011, 07:12:28 PM

Quote from: plane852 on March 22, 2011, 06:40:50 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2011, 06:30:22 PM

Oh boy, starting to feel extremely tired and sick...

Uh-oh. Got a post-winter cold or something?

It might be the flu. I'm starting to shiver, and it's nearly 70 degrees in my house.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 22, 2011, 07:25:38 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on March 22, 2011, 05:56:57 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

aaaaand I'm still gonna use Chrome no matter what!  :bleh:

ditto

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2011, 07:12:28 PM

Quote from: plane852 on March 22, 2011, 06:40:50 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2011, 06:30:22 PM

Oh boy, starting to feel extremely tired and sick...

Uh-oh. Got a post-winter cold or something?

It might be the flu. I'm starting to shiver, and it's nearly 70 degrees in my house.

Thats exactly how I felt :( hope you feel better soon!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 22, 2011, 07:48:25 PM

So I found a site today that will let you watch storm chasers doing their stuff live on camera! It's called Severe Studios, and its a perfect website for any of you who want to see storms in action without leaving your home. I'm watching these tornadic storms just near Des Moines. It's pretty fascinating!

...Wow, looking back, that looks much like a spam message. My apologies for that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 22, 2011, 08:13:45 PM

Quote from: plane852 on March 22, 2011, 07:48:25 PM

So I found a site today that will let you watch storm chasers doing their stuff live on camera! It's called Severe Studios, and its a perfect website for any of you who want to see storms in action without leaving your home. I'm watching these tornadic storms just near Des Moines. It's pretty fascinating!

...Wow, looking back, that looks much like a spam message. My apologies for that.

Haha, no worries, Plane. I heard of them, and been there sometimes. They're pretty wicked when it comes to chasing storms and streaming them live. I'd say they are some brave storm chasers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 22, 2011, 11:16:43 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

wow, its about time

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 23, 2011, 12:52:50 AM

Quote from: Mike M on March 22, 2011, 11:16:43 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

wow, its about time

When was 3 released?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 23, 2011, 02:44:50 AM

Quote from: Martin on March 23, 2011, 12:52:50 AM

Quote from: Mike M on March 22, 2011, 11:16:43 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 22, 2011, 04:57:05 PM

Firefox 4 has been officially released today! B)

wow, its about time

When was 3 released?

Firefox 3 was released on June 17, 2008.  It was definitely overdue for a new version.  Now that we have Chrome 10, Firefox 4, IE 9, and Opera 11, I'm going to try all four out to see what I think.  Browsers have really come a long way in the last ten years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Pop Light Brown on March 23, 2011, 03:54:57 PM

Firefox rocks! Love the new look and it runs faster than version 3.

IE9 has some bugs in it IMO. It seems to hang up every now and then.

Didn't know Google has version 10 out.

I don't mess with Opera.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 23, 2011, 05:13:24 PM

I have the flu. Going downhill, my temp is up to 103.4.

Taking some Motrin to reduce my fever, but I will probably have to wait a couple days to fully recover from the flu.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on March 23, 2011, 09:59:32 PM

firefox refuses to work on my OS.

it freezes after launching, and the page is continuously loading...no thanks. i'm sticking with chrome.

*delete

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 23, 2011, 10:03:58 PM

I never liked Firefox, it was so slow for some reason even slower than IE8 when it was new. I'm discouraged from wanting to use FF4. I mainly use Chrome which I'm using right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 23, 2011, 11:05:15 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 23, 2011, 05:13:24 PM

I have the flu. Going downhill, my temp is up to 103.4.

Taking some Motrin to reduce my fever, but I will probably have to wait a couple days to fully recover from the flu.

Hope you get well soon, Matthew.  That's a pretty serious fever. :hmm:

Quote from: SnowManiac on March 23, 2011, 10:03:58 PM

I never liked Firefox, it was so slow for some reason even slower than IE8 when it was new. I'm discouraged from wanting to use FF4. I mainly use Chrome which I'm using right now.

I understand why Chrome is gaining ground after a trial run earlier today.  If something happens to Firefox, I would definitely switch over.  I actually thought all four browsers were pretty good, but it's the subtle differences that help everyone form their own opinions.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2011, 11:11:53 PM

Seamonkey ftw :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2011, 06:43:34 AM

FF 4 came out in beta well over a year ago... it took them a lot longer than I expected for them to debug and release a non-beta version.

I don't mess with IE... it slows down my pc even more than FF.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 25, 2011, 12:21:04 PM

IE 9 impressed me a lot. I'm starting to use it more and more when it comes to browsing. Now it's my 2nd choice browser while Chrome is the first. I've managed to stay away from Firefox.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 25, 2011, 03:48:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 25, 2011, 06:43:34 AM

FF 4 came out in beta well over a year ago...

No it didnt, the first release was 7/6/2010 ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 25, 2011, 05:45:43 PM

Here are a few pictures of my on-camera experience from a couple weeks ago.

Notice on the first picture how much taller I am than the regular morning meteorologist. :P And yes, I'm only 14.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 25, 2011, 06:07:38 PM

I'm back from Kansas City, but it sure has turn colder lately.

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 25, 2011, 05:45:43 PM

Here are a few pictures of my on-camera experience from a couple weeks ago.

Notice on the first picture how much taller I am than the regular morning meteorologist. :P And yes, I'm only 14.

Wow, you're really tall for your age! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2011, 06:23:04 PM

Matthew, how tall are you? :blink: lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 25, 2011, 06:24:29 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 25, 2011, 06:23:04 PM

Matthew, how tall are you? :blink: lol

6' 4"  I'm probably the tallest student in my school, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2011, 06:46:04 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 25, 2011, 06:24:29 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 25, 2011, 06:23:04 PM

Matthew, how tall are you? :blink: lol

6' 4"  I'm probably the tallest student in my school, lol.

Damn, lol! The tallest kid in my school is 6' 4" to 6' 5" ish and he's a senior.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2011, 06:57:42 PM

Wow, 14 and 6'4"? I was around 5'10" in 8th grade and I was one of the tallest people in my class. The tallest person in my school I think is a junior who is around 6'6". I'm around 6'0".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 25, 2011, 08:07:56 PM

I have no comment to make about my height :P Yall are giants!

Great job Matthew. Thats cool that you got to do that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 25, 2011, 08:20:22 PM

Thanks everyone! It was a very memorable experience.

I had to wake up around 2 AM that morning, and had to be at the studio between 4:30 and 5:15. (I was on air in several segments throughout the 6 AM hour.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 27, 2011, 10:49:18 PM

This song makes my ears bleed

Sorrow - Pink Floyd - Pulse - HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5EDqQtnRrc#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2011, 10:37:31 PM

I see that the last Monday of March is really busy for everyone.  Hope you're all doing okay as we head into April.  Don't be harsh with the practical jokes on Friday! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 29, 2011, 12:08:21 AM

Quote from: Robert on March 27, 2011, 10:49:18 PM

This song makes my ears bleed

The Friday Song makes my head explode :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on March 29, 2011, 09:23:36 AM

Quote from: Martin on March 29, 2011, 12:08:21 AM

Quote from: Robert on March 27, 2011, 10:49:18 PM

This song makes my ears bleed

The Friday Song makes my head explode :P

I hear ya!  I heard on the radio that (a few days ago) it was the most watched video on YouTube, has the most dislikes on any YouTube video ever, and is the 24th most downloaded song on iTunes.

I am going to go on my soapbox for a moment.  Yes, while the song is horrible, is it really necessary for these people to be giving her death threats and saying "go cut yourself and get annorexia."  How about we grow up a little.  If you don't like it, then so be it, no need for all the threats.  People make me sick.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 29, 2011, 03:03:06 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on March 29, 2011, 09:23:36 AM

Quote from: Martin on March 29, 2011, 12:08:21 AM

Quote from: Robert on March 27, 2011, 10:49:18 PM

This song makes my ears bleed

The Friday Song makes my head explode :P

I hear ya!  I heard on the radio that (a few days ago) it was the most watched video on YouTube, has the most dislikes on any YouTube video ever, and is the 24th most downloaded song on iTunes.

I am going to go on my soapbox for a moment.  Yes, while the song is horrible, is it really necessary for these people to be giving her death threats and saying "go cut yourself and get annorexia."  How about we grow up a little.  If you don't like it, then so be it, no need for all the threats.  People make me sick.

The song is just so bad its funny! I agree though thats unacceptable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 29, 2011, 05:46:15 PM

My power was out from 1:50 AM to about 4:18 AM ET this morning.. >_> my servers should be back up now though :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 30, 2011, 06:39:43 PM

Quote

It’s Friday, Friday
Gotta get down on Friday
Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend, weekend
Friday, Friday
Gettin’ down on Friday
Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend

Partyin’, partyin’ (Yeah)
Partyin’, partyin’ (Yeah)
Fun, fun, fun, fun
Lookin’ forward to the weekend

/me runs very far.

Speaking of Friday... you won't see me taking a joke around here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 30, 2011, 09:53:54 PM

Quote from: Martin on March 29, 2011, 12:08:21 AM

The Friday Song makes my head explode :P

Oh trust me, that song makes me want to rip someone's spine out...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 31, 2011, 04:55:40 AM

Quote

Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday
Today i-is Friday, Friday (Partyin')
We-we-we so excited
We so excited
We gonna have a ball today

Tomorrow is Saturday
And Sunday comes after ... wards
I don't want this weekend to end

:stupid:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2011, 11:22:03 AM

Good grief, I think I could write better song lyrics than that sample above. :rolleyes:  Popular music has really gone downhill so much over the last decade.  I see why people turn to older songs or away from mainstream music more and more.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 31, 2011, 01:37:48 PM

Omg, my school about an hour ago was under a tornado warning and what seems to probably be an EF0 or a downdraft went through!! :o i had to do a tornado evacuation preparedness action, and was the first time in my life i had to do so (for real)! the power flickered as well and i was nervous :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 31, 2011, 03:35:54 PM

Really? We had to do that Feb. 28, when a giant storm blew threw Chattanooga during the afternoon. My only beef: we were told to stay in the classrooms - with GLASS WINDOWS - instead of going out into the hallway. The windows were flexing, the storm was so bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 31, 2011, 03:49:45 PM

Quote from: plane852 on March 31, 2011, 03:35:54 PM

Really? We had to do that Feb. 28, when a giant storm blew threw Chattanooga during the afternoon. My only beef: we were told to stay in the classrooms - with GLASS WINDOWS - instead of going out into the hallway. The windows were flexing, the storm was so bad.

They obviously don't pay attention to severe weather awareness or they would know one of the first DON'Ts of tornado safety is that you shouldn't hide in rooms where there are windows because that's how you increase injuries/fatalities from open air debris or the glass itself if it shatters around you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 05:51:44 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Our school has only done 1 tornado drill this year, and that was in December. In October, there really was a tornado warning and nobody knew where to go. It really is a good idea for schools to have at least 1 tornado, fire, and lockdown drill each quarter or trimester.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2011, 07:27:54 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 05:51:44 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Our school has only done 1 tornado drill this year, and that was in December. In October, there really was a tornado warning and nobody knew where to go. It really is a good idea for schools to have at least 1 tornado, fire, and lockdown drill each quarter or trimester.

We have a lockdown and fire drill every month in the school year as required by the state of NJ. I think it's important that all states follow similar procedures as the safety of everyone can make a huge impact if a real fire or bomb did happen..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 31, 2011, 07:34:24 PM

But of course, a lot of schools just say, "Why? I mean, it's not gonna happen to us." In defense of my school, though, it is private, and they DID get caught off guard, big time. Literally, it was mostly cloudy one minute, and pitch black the next.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 07:47:12 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 31, 2011, 07:27:54 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 05:51:44 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Our school has only done 1 tornado drill this year, and that was in December. In October, there really was a tornado warning and nobody knew where to go. It really is a good idea for schools to have at least 1 tornado, fire, and lockdown drill each quarter or trimester.

We have a lockdown and fire drill every month in the school year as required by the state of NJ. I think it's important that all states follow similar procedures as the safety of everyone can make a huge impact if a real fire or bomb did happen..

Wow...every month? :o That seems very frequent, considering we do have fire drills and lockdown drills, but only like twice a year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 31, 2011, 07:51:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 07:47:12 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 31, 2011, 07:27:54 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 05:51:44 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Our school has only done 1 tornado drill this year, and that was in December. In October, there really was a tornado warning and nobody knew where to go. It really is a good idea for schools to have at least 1 tornado, fire, and lockdown drill each quarter or trimester.

We have a lockdown and fire drill every month in the school year as required by the state of NJ. I think it's important that all states follow similar procedures as the safety of everyone can make a huge impact if a real fire or bomb did happen..

Wow...every month? :o That seems very frequent, considering we do have fire drills and lockdown drills, but only like twice a year.

Yeah, but you never know what can happen, especially if your school is in a high crime area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 08:14:28 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 31, 2011, 07:51:30 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 07:47:12 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 31, 2011, 07:27:54 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 05:51:44 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Our school has only done 1 tornado drill this year, and that was in December. In October, there really was a tornado warning and nobody knew where to go. It really is a good idea for schools to have at least 1 tornado, fire, and lockdown drill each quarter or trimester.

We have a lockdown and fire drill every month in the school year as required by the state of NJ. I think it's important that all states follow similar procedures as the safety of everyone can make a huge impact if a real fire or bomb did happen..

Wow...every month? :o That seems very frequent, considering we do have fire drills and lockdown drills, but only like twice a year.

Yeah, but you never know what can happen, especially if your school is in a high crime area.

Or in a high severe weather area, like SE Michigan in April-June and October. February, March and April is really when schools should start to practice their severe weather drills.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on March 31, 2011, 08:42:50 PM

In middle and high school we never had severe weather drills until a tornado hit my school in 2001. I can only remember having one or two severe weather drills in middle school, and those were in the months following the tornado. I think the tornado damaging the school was a temporary wake-up call to the administration to hold drills, but it was short-lived, for we never had the drills in high school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 31, 2011, 09:18:12 PM

Quote from: Mo'nique on March 31, 2011, 07:27:54 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on March 31, 2011, 05:51:44 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 31, 2011, 04:59:22 PM

I don't understand why our school doesn't do tornado drills. Sure, they don't happen often or anything, but severe weather safety should still be known about in schools. :yes:

Our school has only done 1 tornado drill this year, and that was in December. In October, there really was a tornado warning and nobody knew where to go. It really is a good idea for schools to have at least 1 tornado, fire, and lockdown drill each quarter or trimester.

We have a lockdown and fire drill every month in the school year as required by the state of NJ. I think it's important that all states follow similar procedures as the safety of everyone can make a huge impact if a real fire or bomb did happen..

We have fire drills on a monthly basis too, we had a tornado drill last month for Severe Weather Awareness Week, I think they did a statewide Tornado Siren test that week also. We haven't had a bomb drill yet, we only had that once last year. Speaking of lockdown, my school was in code red today we didn't know if it was a drill or not, but apparently somebody did try to come into the school with a gun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2011, 10:09:01 AM

Hey, what is today?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on April 01, 2011, 12:08:55 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2011, 10:09:01 AM

Hey, what is today?

April Fools Day! :) Has anyone seen this yet? http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html (http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 01, 2011, 01:36:16 PM

My schools were so old that they were bult to have bombshelters. My middle school was 1918 and my high school was 1911. It would have taken a nuke to cause some major damage. We had tornado drills every now and then though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 02, 2011, 09:29:45 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2011, 10:09:01 AM

Hey, what is today?

I believe you were either looking for:
"It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday" (that song)

or

April Fools Day.

:P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 02, 2011, 10:40:06 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 02, 2011, 09:29:45 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 01, 2011, 10:09:01 AM

Hey, what is today?

I believe you were either looking for:
"It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday" (that song)

Stephen Colbert Sings "Friday" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU1v_XKgEPc#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 02, 2011, 12:32:05 PM

Sorry to change the subject on you guys, but I have a question. Might be a dumb one, sorry if it is  :hmm: but do any of you guys know how I can get a passport? My dad's from Britain and he doesn't know how and I know he won't spend any of his time helping me out. So I'm on my own  :unsure: Any help or tips would very much be appreciated. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on April 02, 2011, 12:34:52 PM

I'm not completely sure, but visit your local post office. I don't remember every tiny detail, but my passport photos and other passport stuff took place there. They should be able to get you off on the right foot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 02, 2011, 01:38:36 PM

Quote from: Robert on April 02, 2011, 12:32:05 PM

Sorry to change the subject on you guys, but I have a question. Might be a dumb one, sorry if it is  :hmm: but do any of you guys know how I can get a passport? My dad's from Britain and he doesn't know how and I know he won't spend any of his time helping me out. So I'm on my own  :unsure: Any help or tips would very much be appreciated. :)

You'll need to visit a post office or some other facility that can take a special small picture of you.  You need your birth certificate and driver's license to prove your identity and that you're a United States citizen.  Then, you'll have to fill out an application, submit copies of those forms of ID I mentioned along with your picture to the government for approval, and pay an application fee.  It'll take several weeks unless you pay more for faster shipping. 

Yes, it's a pain to get one, but it lasts ten years.  I have one just because it's the strongest form of ID possible to have on you.  Renewing for one is a much easier process as long as your passport is not damaged.  See this link for more information:

http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/obtain-a-us-passport.html (http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/obtain-a-us-passport.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 02, 2011, 06:32:41 PM

As Patrick said, you do have to go through a lot of paper work and stuff to get a passport, so it's kind of a pain, but the good thing is that it does last for a decade. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 02, 2011, 07:56:43 PM

Its really an easy process! I got mine in 2009 and just took the documents to my local post office. They helped me fill everything out, took my picture and sent it all in. I got my passport in less than two weeks

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 03, 2011, 01:41:10 AM

You may need Interstate fonts to see this properly, but tonight, i worked on a little auto-updating IS thingamajig  :shades:
http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/cc.php (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/cc.php)

You might need to refresh it quite a few times to see it, its a large file :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on April 03, 2011, 06:27:16 PM

My facebook friend count has dropped from 488 to 485 in the last 2 to 3 weeks. Makes me suspicious of who is deactivating their account(s). I hate it when my friends do that.  :thumbdown: :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 03, 2011, 06:31:53 PM

Wow, temps were 90 in St louis a little while ago.
And in the 70's in Indianapolis.
It's only 43 in Monroe, MI right now.  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2011, 07:05:22 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on April 03, 2011, 06:31:53 PM

Wow, temps were 90 in St louis a little while ago.
And in the 70's in Indianapolis.
It's only 43 in Monroe, MI right now.  :hammer:

At one point earlier there was almost a 25 degree difference in temperature and only about a 35-mile difference between locations near me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 03, 2011, 07:15:11 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 03, 2011, 07:05:22 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on April 03, 2011, 06:31:53 PM

Wow, temps were 90 in St louis a little while ago.
And in the 70's in Indianapolis.
It's only 43 in Monroe, MI right now.  :hammer:

At one point earlier there was almost a 25 degree difference in temperature and only about a 35-mile difference between locations near me.

Wow. What a difference the warm front makes. This will create a lot of severe weather tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 03, 2011, 09:54:39 PM

I am looking forward to the warm front tomorrow. It should be close to 80. Last week was mostly rainy and cold. This will be a welcome change

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 03, 2011, 10:48:45 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 03, 2011, 09:54:39 PM

I am looking forward to the warm front tomorrow. It should be close to 80. Last week was mostly rainy and cold. This will be a welcome change

We might tie a record high tomorrow before the strong storms move in that night, the forecast is for mid 80's. The record is 85 set in 1969. I don't like to see 80's this early, I wanna enjoy more 60's and 70's weather for at least a month longer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 03, 2011, 11:35:02 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on April 03, 2011, 10:48:45 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 03, 2011, 09:54:39 PM

I am looking forward to the warm front tomorrow. It should be close to 80. Last week was mostly rainy and cold. This will be a welcome change

We might tie a record high tomorrow before the strong storms move in that night, the forecast is for mid 80's. The record is 85 set in 1969. I don't like to see 80's this early, I wanna enjoy more 60's and 70's weather for at least a month longer.

meh I am over spring. I am just not ready for the humidity!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 04, 2011, 03:09:56 AM

It's been warm and nice here in SD lately, unfortunately it is going to shower here sometime tomorrow or Tuesday, so my commute to school is basically ruined. >_<

Also, I apologize for my lack of activity here in the forums lately. Life as an independent student has been extremely busy, plus I'm also hanging out at other forums. I'll try to visit here at least once a day, because I miss y'all so much. Also, I haven't bothered even starting up IRC, because I got so bombarded with IMs from friends, (including one whom I call my "pair"). So, yeah. Excuse my lack of appearances. Hopefully when time permits, I'll be active once again. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on April 04, 2011, 04:36:54 AM

Sorry I'm a bit late, but better late than never.

So I did a few shenanigans for April Fools day, I flipped a couple teachers monitors  by pressing control alt left arrow, remote shutdown a few computers, and had a kid let me borrow their phone so I sent a bunch of random stuff to his contacts.

Pic related- It's the remote shutdown (Initiated with file prophet.bat)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 04, 2011, 11:35:47 AM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 04, 2011, 03:09:56 AM

Also, I apologize for my lack of activity here in the forums lately. Life as an independent student has been extremely busy, plus I'm also hanging out at other forums. I'll try to visit here at least once a day, because I miss y'all so much. Also, I haven't bothered even starting up IRC, because I got so bombarded with IMs from friends, (including one whom I call my "pair"). So, yeah. Excuse my lack of appearances. Hopefully when time permits, I'll be active once again. :)

It is definitely a busy time for us college folks. Good luck with everything Ana :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on April 04, 2011, 12:57:32 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on April 04, 2011, 04:36:54 AM

Sorry I'm a bit late, but better late than never.

So I did a few shenanigans for April Fools day, I flipped a couple teachers monitors  by pressing control alt left arrow, remote shutdown a few computers, and had a kid let me borrow their phone so I sent a bunch of random stuff to his contacts.

Pic related- It's the remote shutdown (Initiated with file prophet.bat)

Quote

Also, the game.

I lose.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 07, 2011, 01:33:58 AM

I don't know if you all are aware of it, but we've now been merged as TWCT and TWCC for a year now.  How has everyone been handling it over the past year?  I hope all our classic and current members are enjoying the coexistence! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 07, 2011, 07:37:49 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 04, 2011, 11:35:47 AM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 04, 2011, 03:09:56 AM

Also, I apologize for my lack of activity here in the forums lately. Life as an independent student has been extremely busy, plus I'm also hanging out at other forums. I'll try to visit here at least once a day, because I miss y'all so much. Also, I haven't bothered even starting up IRC, because I got so bombarded with IMs from friends, (including one whom I call my "pair"). So, yeah. Excuse my lack of appearances. Hopefully when time permits, I'll be active once again. :)

It is definitely a busy time for us college folks. Good luck with everything Ana :)

Thank you, Martin. Right now I'm on my break, so I have some time to chill here for a bit. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 08, 2011, 11:32:17 PM

Eminem= Genius. Just saying.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 09, 2011, 12:46:47 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 07, 2011, 01:33:58 AM

I don't know if you all are aware of it, but we've now been merged as TWCT and TWCC for a year now.  How has everyone been handling it over the past year?  I hope all our classic and current members are enjoying the coexistence! B)

I think it has made us a stronger community amidst a weakening interest and support for TWC. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on April 09, 2011, 02:21:44 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 07, 2011, 01:33:58 AM

I don't know if you all are aware of it, but we've now been merged as TWCT and TWCC for a year now.  How has everyone been handling it over the past year?  I hope all our classic and current members are enjoying the coexistence! B)

Now that you mentioned it, I think I do remember now. It was April 9, 2010 that the twcc and twct forums merged. It's taken some time for me to get adjusted to the merge, but I think it was the right decision to make. Many thanks to Matt and Martin and the others, who made the merge possible. How you all are very appreciated.  :thumbsup:  B) :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 09, 2011, 02:33:59 PM

Good Saturday afternoon! How is everyone? :happy: I havent posted here in a while.. school work called

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 09, 2011, 02:55:46 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 07, 2011, 01:33:58 AM

I don't know if you all are aware of it, but we've now been merged as TWCT and TWCC for a year now.  How has everyone been handling it over the past year?  I hope all our classic and current members are enjoying the coexistence! B)

I think it was a good thing to merge, so we can all be on the same site, instead of going back and forth for information. These forums continue to grow and are experiencing more traffic! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on April 09, 2011, 03:17:40 PM

effective immediately, any twct member that rants a whole book on TWCs FB page will be deleted from my friends list...I'm tired of those rants appearing on my feed because they are WORTHLESS.

that is all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on April 09, 2011, 05:57:33 PM

I get suspicious when I get on facebook and see that my friend count is down from where it was the previous time I was on it.  :fear: I don't like it when my friends deactivate their account(s).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 09, 2011, 08:37:08 PM

Quote from: Al on April 09, 2011, 03:17:40 PM

effective immediately, any twct member that rants a whole book on TWCs FB page will be deleted from my friends list...I'm tired of those rants appearing on my feed because they are WORTHLESS.

that is all.

amen

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 10, 2011, 02:31:00 AM

Quote from: Al on April 09, 2011, 03:17:40 PM

effective immediately, any twct member that rants a whole book on TWCs FB page will be deleted from my friends list...I'm tired of those rants appearing on my feed because they are WORTHLESS.

that is all.

One of the many reasons why I won't be FB friends with most of the people here. That, and I don't personally know most of you, and many of you are very young.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 10, 2011, 12:30:44 PM

Quote from: Al on April 09, 2011, 03:17:40 PM

effective immediately, any twct member that rants a whole book on TWCs FB page will be deleted from my friends list...I'm tired of those rants appearing on my feed because they are WORTHLESS.

that is all.

I'll delete someone who does that.

Also, I hate it when someone writes a message to me saying "Y U NO ADD ME ON FB? I'M FROM TWCT!" Get a life.

(after this message, I'll probably be doing a cleanup.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 10, 2011, 03:08:06 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on April 03, 2011, 06:27:16 PM

My facebook friend count has dropped from 488 to 485 in the last 2 to 3 weeks. Makes me suspicious of who is deactivating their account(s). I hate it when my friends do that.  :thumbdown: :angry:

Facebook must have issues when it comes to searching for friends. When I make a search for someone on Facebook their profile doesn't show up.. couple days later it does... then a few days after that it doesn't. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 10, 2011, 04:06:28 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on April 09, 2011, 05:57:33 PM

I get suspicious when I get on facebook and see that my friend count is down from where it was the previous time I was on it.  :fear: I don't like it when my friends deactivate their account(s).

There is a cool little chrome extension (probably one for firefox too) that checks and lets you know when a friend vanishes on Facebook.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2011, 04:18:30 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 10, 2011, 04:06:28 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on April 09, 2011, 05:57:33 PM

I get suspicious when I get on facebook and see that my friend count is down from where it was the previous time I was on it.  :fear: I don't like it when my friends deactivate their account(s).

There is a cool little chrome extension (probably one for firefox too) that checks and lets you know when a friend vanishes on Facebook.

Interesting, do you know the name of it? and does it tell you who is missing as well, because I can't seem to find it..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 13, 2011, 01:24:51 PM

For those of you who have to do taxes this year, the deadline is next Monday on the 18th due to a DC holiday called Emancipation Day on the 15th!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on April 14, 2011, 01:57:12 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 13, 2011, 01:24:51 PM

For those of you who have to do taxes this year, the deadline is next Monday on the 18th due to a DC holiday called Emancipation Day on the 15th!

My taxes have been done since January.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kswx29 on April 14, 2011, 06:05:16 PM

 :hmm: Chautauqua County, KS has been under a tornado warning for about half an hour now and TWC has made no mention of them, even though they have mentioned the other two counties included in the same warning. 
Update:  Chautauqua Co. has been issued it's own separate warning and they still havn't made any mention.  Do they not know how to pronounce it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 15, 2011, 05:00:34 PM

Spriiiiing breeeeeeak for meee! Until Monday. I'm so excited, and I deserve it.

So, how is everyone so far? ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 15, 2011, 10:50:48 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 15, 2011, 05:00:34 PM

Spriiiiing breeeeeeak for meee! Until Monday. I'm so excited, and I deserve it.

So, how is everyone so far? ^_^

Wow, that's late...we had ours over a month ago! :blink: Hope you enjoy it, though, Ana. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 16, 2011, 05:17:28 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 15, 2011, 10:50:48 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 15, 2011, 05:00:34 PM

Spriiiiing breeeeeeak for meee! Until Monday. I'm so excited, and I deserve it.

So, how is everyone so far? ^_^

Wow, that's late...we had ours over a month ago! :blink: Hope you enjoy it, though, Ana. :happy:

My spring breaks during undergraduate years were in March like yours, but they were in April like Ana's during my graduate school years.  The schedules can vary a lot between colleges.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 16, 2011, 07:39:06 PM

Mine this year starts on Good friday (this upcoming one) and I return on 5/2/11.. however next year mine starts 3/12/12 and i go back on 3/19/12  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 16, 2011, 10:19:20 PM

Random fact: Good Friday and Earth Day are on the same day this year.

Yes I know...that was random. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 16, 2011, 10:34:14 PM

I have school on Monday (I know, very silly idea on my school's part), then I have off from Tuesday until next Monday. I'm willing to bet that my school will be more than half empty on monday :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 17, 2011, 07:26:51 PM

My spring break begins at the end of the day Thursday April 21, and runs all the way through Sunday, May 1.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 17, 2011, 11:02:50 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 16, 2011, 10:34:14 PM

I have school on Monday (I know, very silly idea on my school's part), then I have off from Tuesday until next Monday. I'm willing to bet that my school will be more than half empty on monday :P

That's just asking for a "skip day" right there.  I don't like it either, but I've seen some professors take advantage of those kinds of days when they occurred on the college schedule.  I even earned a few extra credit points as a result by still showing up to class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 17, 2011, 11:21:16 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 17, 2011, 11:02:50 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 16, 2011, 10:34:14 PM

I have school on Monday (I know, very silly idea on my school's part), then I have off from Tuesday until next Monday. I'm willing to bet that my school will be more than half empty on monday :P

That's just asking for a "skip day" right there.  I don't like it either, but I've seen some professors take advantage of those kinds of days when they occurred on the college schedule.  I even earned a few extra credit points as a result by still showing up to class.

It's almost like the two days (Mon/Tues) before Thanksgiving break (Wed - Fri). I'm sure some people skip Monday and Tuesday; some schools even give the whole week off now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 18, 2011, 12:13:47 AM

My spring break started at the end of the day Friday and ends Sunday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 18, 2011, 06:20:44 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 17, 2011, 11:02:50 PM

That's just asking for a "skip day" right there.  I don't like it either, but I've seen some professors take advantage of those kinds of days when they occurred on the college schedule.  I even earned a few extra credit points as a result by still showing up to class.

Really? I never thought professors were that giving. :P Who knows maybe I will too... after all I'm not doing so hot in two of my classes right now anyways.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on April 18, 2011, 02:06:50 PM

Fun game to try this week:  start at the first cable/satellite channel you get and scroll all the way around.  Count the number of channels now owned by NBCU/Comcast that have green logos.

I counted something like 15 last night: NBC broadcast/CSN Chicago/E!/USA/TWC/MSNBC/CNBC/Golf/Versus/E! Style/G4/SyFy/Bravo/CSN New England/CSN Bay Area + HD channels of all the channels listed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 18, 2011, 05:07:38 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 18, 2011, 02:06:50 PM

Fun game to try this week:  start at the first cable/satellite channel you get and scroll all the way around.  Count the number of channels now owned by NBCU/Comcast that have green logos.

I counted something like 15 last night: NBC broadcast/CSN Chicago/E!/USA/TWC/MSNBC/CNBC/Golf/Versus/E! Style/G4/SyFy/Bravo/CSN New England/CSN Bay Area + HD channels of all the channels listed.

Haha! I should try that, however I don't have any HD televisions/service, so I'll just have to count the channels on SD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 18, 2011, 06:32:43 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 15, 2011, 10:50:48 PM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 15, 2011, 05:00:34 PM

Spriiiiing breeeeeeak for meee! Until Monday. I'm so excited, and I deserve it.

So, how is everyone so far? ^_^

Wow, that's late...we had ours over a month ago! :blink: Hope you enjoy it, though, Ana. :happy:

If I stayed in EC, I would have had my Spring Break two weeks ago. And of course, I am enjoying it so far, just that I had to come to school today to take a test. THEN, these next few days is freedom. ^__^

Speaking of EC, I'm still debating whether I should go this weekend for Easter. Gas prices are pretty high these days.  :hmm:

Quote from: tpirfan28 on April 18, 2011, 02:06:50 PM

Fun game to try this week:  start at the first cable/satellite channel you get and scroll all the way around.  Count the number of channels now owned by NBCU/Comcast that have green logos.

I counted something like 15 last night: NBC broadcast/CSN Chicago/E!/USA/TWC/MSNBC/CNBC/Golf/Versus/E! Style/G4/SyFy/Bravo/CSN New England/CSN Bay Area + HD channels of all the channels listed.

Tried it today. Basically I can say my cable is green. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 18, 2011, 06:42:21 PM

Ugh, it's going to take some time to get used to IE9. The look of the Menu bar and stuff is different. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on April 19, 2011, 01:51:46 AM

Here's a fun play on weather... WPXI made a "Special Weather Report" video on Youtube for a "whiteout"," as if they were breaking into live TV to cover severe winter weather, but it's actually for the Pens since they're in the playoffs.

http://youtu.be/4OgbuQfm0F8 (http://youtu.be/4OgbuQfm0F8)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 19, 2011, 05:33:55 AM

Hope all of you on Spring Break enjoy it and the weather is nice :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on April 19, 2011, 09:11:36 PM

Spring break has been well over for me...started mid-March and ended just before April. Do get a half-day for Good Friday, though.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 19, 2011, 09:28:45 PM

My Spring Break was the first full week of April as it always is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 19, 2011, 09:38:29 PM

I really wanna riot whomever made my Spring break so late :hammer:  lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 19, 2011, 10:16:02 PM

my spring break just started so we can get off near easter

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 20, 2011, 01:32:16 AM

I don't get any holidays for Easter but really most of my classes are finished after next week so thats good enough :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 20, 2011, 01:24:00 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 19, 2011, 09:38:29 PM

I really wanna riot whomever made my Spring break so late :hammer:  lol

I consider my current Spring Break "late". I wish I had it on the first week of April. Things would have been much easier.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 21, 2011, 10:18:34 PM

Quote from: Martin on April 20, 2011, 01:32:16 AM

I don't get any holidays for Easter but really most of my classes are finished after next week so thats good enough :P

not even good friday? thought all schools including colleges are closed that day...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 21, 2011, 10:21:38 PM

Schools have never closed here on Good Friday..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 21, 2011, 10:22:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 21, 2011, 10:21:38 PM

Schools have never closed here on Good Friday..

Strange. All the school's I've been to had, as well as the following monday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 22, 2011, 02:24:52 AM

I've always had Good Friday off. It was also ironic that it was a "staff in-service" day when I went to high school before.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 22, 2011, 08:15:25 AM

We always have Good Friday off here.

Our spring break always begins on Good Friday, and runs through the following week after Easter.

This year's spring break: Today through May 1.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on April 22, 2011, 02:20:28 PM

My Spring break started back on April 11 and ends this Sunday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on April 22, 2011, 07:00:43 PM

Quote from: MichiganStorm96 on April 22, 2011, 08:15:25 AM

We always have Good Friday off here.

Our spring break always begins on Good Friday, and runs through the following week after Easter.

This year's spring break: Today through May 1.

You have Good Friday off every year and every year, your spring break runs through following the week of Easter? Your spring break must be a different week year-to-year, then, because Easter is the Sunday, following the first full moon after the vernal equinox (first day of spring). That's why Easter is sometimes in March and other times in April and can fall on any date from March 22 through April 25.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 22, 2011, 07:03:03 PM

Quote from: MichiganStorm96 on April 22, 2011, 08:15:25 AM

We always have Good Friday off here.

Our spring break always begins on Good Friday, and runs through the following week after Easter.

This year's spring break: Today through May 1.

That's how it usually is here, however this year we are having it the week before Easter because of how late the holiday falls.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 24, 2011, 10:40:42 PM

I hope everyone had a happy Easter! B)  You certainly got a nice day if you like warm weather.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 25, 2011, 08:53:52 AM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on April 22, 2011, 07:00:43 PM

Quote from: MichiganStorm96 on April 22, 2011, 08:15:25 AM

We always have Good Friday off here.

Our spring break always begins on Good Friday, and runs through the following week after Easter.

This year's spring break: Today through May 1.

You have Good Friday off every year and every year, your spring break runs through following the week of Easter? Your spring break must be a different week year-to-year, then, because Easter is the Sunday, following the first full moon after the vernal equinox (first day of spring). That's why Easter is sometimes in March and other times in April and can fall on any date from March 22 through April 25.

Thanks! I've always wondered why Easter didn't have a set date, or Sunday.

And yes, our spring break always begins on Good Friday and runs through the following week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 25, 2011, 09:37:12 AM

Quote from: MichiganStorm96 on April 25, 2011, 08:53:52 AM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on April 22, 2011, 07:00:43 PM

Quote from: MichiganStorm96 on April 22, 2011, 08:15:25 AM

We always have Good Friday off here.

Our spring break always begins on Good Friday, and runs through the following week after Easter.

This year's spring break: Today through May 1.

You have Good Friday off every year and every year, your spring break runs through following the week of Easter? Your spring break must be a different week year-to-year, then, because Easter is the Sunday, following the first full moon after the vernal equinox (first day of spring). That's why Easter is sometimes in March and other times in April and can fall on any date from March 22 through April 25.

Thanks! I've always wondered why Easter didn't have a set date, or Sunday.

And yes, our spring break always begins on Good Friday and runs through the following week.

Wow, i thought i was the only one on here off for spring break this week :blink: :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 27, 2011, 08:10:02 PM

I managed to make a few things for my server.. :P
http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/cc.php (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/cc.php)

And an upload form for those who hate Imageshack, Tinypic, photobucket etc...
http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/upload/ (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/upload/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 29, 2011, 11:48:15 PM

It's already the end of April.  Anyone have any special plans for May?  A few of you all are approaching graduation soon!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 30, 2011, 01:10:27 PM

I get my Associates degree in May..and say adios to community college..wahoo.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 30, 2011, 02:46:07 PM

I sometimes hate working. I seem to miss out on everything when I work and when I'm off, nothing goes on  :hmm: I'm glad to be making money though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2011, 06:25:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 30, 2011, 01:10:27 PM

I get my Associates degree in May..and say adios to community college..wahoo.   :thumbsup:

Wow! Congratulations :) B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 30, 2011, 06:37:53 PM

May 5th, 2011 will be a pretty important day for me. I will be taking my Microsoft Certification Exam in Kearny Mesa, CA. I've been studying like crazy for this, and I hope with the experience I have with Windows 7, along with the current classes I'm taking will help me pass.

Also, final exams.. they're a comin!~

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 01, 2011, 11:07:10 PM

Some random news, ABC news is reporting Osama Bin Laden is dead.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on May 01, 2011, 11:10:43 PM

Quote from: SnowManiac on May 01, 2011, 11:07:10 PM

Some random news, ABC news is reporting Osama Bin Laden is dead.

Yes, he is. :)  :happy: :dance: Justice!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 02, 2011, 11:18:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on April 30, 2011, 06:25:26 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on April 30, 2011, 01:10:27 PM

I get my Associates degree in May..and say adios to community college..wahoo.   :thumbsup:

Wow! Congratulations :) B)

Thank you!  It's a very general degree, but it's a degree nonetheless.

I've got all gen-eds knocked out and will only be working on my major/minor the next two years, which it's about time!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 02, 2011, 07:55:56 PM

This is a general warning to some of the younger and newer members here:  Please read the rules on posting appropriate topics and posts.  I've had to delete quite a few posts recently from a few of you due to complaints.  If these issues continue, I will start issuing warnings without hesitation for spamming, posting useless topics, or posting large and inappropriate images.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 02, 2011, 10:17:04 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 02, 2011, 07:55:56 PM

This is a general warning to some of the younger and newer members here:  Please read the rules on posting appropriate topics and posts.  I've had to delete quite a few posts recently from a few of you due to complaints.  If these issues continue, I will start issuing warnings without hesitation for spamming, posting useless topics, or posting large and inappropriate images.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Patrick, just to make you aware (you probably already know), the "Board Guidelines" tab is no longer at the top of the page, so our newer members don't know what the rules are. I know the rules about posting appropriate topics and posts should really be self-explanatory and may not have been specifically stated in the guidelines anyway, but you can't punish someone if they don't know what the rules are. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 03, 2011, 12:23:51 AM

/me seriously needs to come here often. >_>

I just noticed that the guidelines are gone as well. Are the rules being rewritten or something?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 03, 2011, 12:28:31 AM

Quote from: Meganium90 on May 03, 2011, 12:23:51 AM

/me seriously needs to come here often. >_>

I just noticed that the guidelines are gone as well. Are the rules being rewritten or something?

It's a mod that hasn't been transitioned to the new SMF beta as of yet, thus cannot be reenabled at this time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 03, 2011, 01:08:22 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 02, 2011, 10:17:04 PM

Patrick, just to make you aware (you probably already know), the "Board Guidelines" tab is no longer at the top of the page, so our newer members don't know what the rules are. I know the rules about posting appropriate topics and posts should really be self-explanatory and may not have been specifically stated in the guidelines anyway, but you can't punish someone if they don't know what the rules are. ;)

Yes, I see the rules aren't currently up due to what Jesse said, so I've been trying to simply tell members what they're doing wrong when I delete the posts without issuing any real warnings.  However, I must admit my patience is wearing thin on a few issues lately, and I can't just keep giving out verbal notices every time if I see the advice is repeatedly not being heeded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2011, 02:04:36 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 02, 2011, 10:17:04 PM

Patrick, just to make you aware (you probably already know), the "Board Guidelines" tab is no longer at the top of the page, so our newer members don't know what the rules are. I know the rules about posting appropriate topics and posts should really be self-explanatory and may not have been specifically stated in the guidelines anyway, but you can't punish someone if they don't know what the rules are. ;)

Members are presented with the rules upon signup. Really they are just common sense. If a member is abusing his/her posting privileged they will be warned. Warnings are intended to inform a member of ill behavior and not necessarily the end of the world.

Patrick has done an amazing job. When I see him say his patience is wearing thin I know the situation must be getting out of hand. Therefore if any administration action must be taken to remove a topic or post it will result in a warning. Repeat offenders will be suspended. Patrick if you want I will be happy to handle that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 03, 2011, 02:05:15 AM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 30, 2011, 06:37:53 PM

May 5th, 2011 will be a pretty important day for me. I will be taking my Microsoft Certification Exam in Kearny Mesa, CA. I've been studying like crazy for this, and I hope with the experience I have with Windows 7, along with the current classes I'm taking will help me pass.

Also, final exams.. they're a comin!~

Oh good luck with that! I am sure you will ace it. I will be so happy to finally finish up exams come this week. Freedom!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 03, 2011, 02:33:21 AM

Quote from: Martin on May 03, 2011, 02:04:36 AM

Members are presented with the rules upon signup. Really they are just common sense. If a member is abusing his/her posting privileged they will be warned. Warnings are intended to inform a member of ill behavior and not necessarily the end of the world.

Patrick has done an amazing job. When I see him say his patience is wearing thin I know the situation must be getting out of hand. Therefore if any administration action must be taken to remove a topic or post it will result in a warning. Repeat offenders will be suspended. Patrick if you want I will be happy to handle that.

Thanks, Martin.  I definitely appreciate your help.  We've had several young members recently join, and I highly doubt that they fully read and understood the rules at signup.  I've been lenient with them, but there have been several repeatable offenses over the past few weeks.  I've seen a few reported posts and complaints due to posts and topics being unreadable, unnecessary, or having inappropriate images attached.  One member has been making topics to simply demand for stuff, which I've had to lock up before things got worse.

If any of you have questions with the rules, please PM me!  I'm always checking it regularly, and I'll gladly help you. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 03, 2011, 08:50:54 AM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 30, 2011, 06:37:53 PM

May 5th, 2011 will be a pretty important day for me. I will be taking my Microsoft Certification Exam in Kearny Mesa, CA. I've been studying like crazy for this, and I hope with the experience I have with Windows 7, along with the current classes I'm taking will help me pass.

Awesome, good luck! What certs are you testing for? I got my MCP and MCDST back in '05 but haven't done anything since. I'm going to be working on that this summer, upgrading my MCDST (which is for XP) to MCITP in Windows 7 and working on the server OS, SQL, and Exchange certs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 03, 2011, 04:03:26 PM

I actually made my first NCDC radar archive download and i took imagery of KTBW from 3/31/2011.. and as it turns out there was a tornado close to my school! :wacko: looks like some were misinformed :P

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3425/23869883.th.png) (http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3425/23869883.png)

(click for full size)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2011, 03:15:35 AM

Quote from: kpetree10 on May 03, 2011, 08:50:54 AM

Quote from: Meganium90 on April 30, 2011, 06:37:53 PM

May 5th, 2011 will be a pretty important day for me. I will be taking my Microsoft Certification Exam in Kearny Mesa, CA. I've been studying like crazy for this, and I hope with the experience I have with Windows 7, along with the current classes I'm taking will help me pass.

Awesome, good luck! What certs are you testing for? I got my MCP and MCDST back in '05 but haven't done anything since. I'm going to be working on that this summer, upgrading my MCDST (which is for XP) to MCITP in Windows 7 and working on the server OS, SQL, and Exchange certs.

I'm currently working on my MCITP for Windows 7 as well, since it's the operating system that I am more comfortable with than all the others. I'm thinking of getting another certification in XP, but I don't really see a point in that since XP is going to be obsolete in the future anyways. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: vanhalen1014 on May 04, 2011, 05:38:26 PM

I'm moving to Miami, FL in a few days!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 04, 2011, 10:36:54 PM

U Can't Touch The Weather Channel :O (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oTQh_MB584#)
OH SNAP!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 05, 2011, 09:25:14 PM

Hey, I found out today that Paul Emmick is going to leave my local Fox station soon. Apparently the chief Marc Weinberg is going to take over his slot (evenings at 4, 6:30, and 10) while some guy named Jude Redfield from WTHR in Indy takes over Weinberg's spots (Mornings 5-9, and 11:30). According to louisvilleky.com, he is going to WBND in South Bend, IN. Kinda makes me sad not seeing Paul anymore... He'll be missed in this market...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 05, 2011, 10:13:35 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 04, 2011, 10:36:54 PM

U Can't Touch The Weather Channel :O ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oTQh_MB584#[/url])
OH SNAP!

I remember U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer when I was little.  Classic :D  This has got to be the first time the Weather Channel has ever played rap.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 05, 2011, 10:21:43 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 05, 2011, 10:13:35 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 04, 2011, 10:36:54 PM

U Can't Touch The Weather Channel :O ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oTQh_MB584#[/url])
OH SNAP!

I remember U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer when I was little.  Classic :D  This has got to be the first time the Weather Channel has ever played rap.  :o

Its fake ;) just like that giga pudding song clip

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 05, 2011, 10:27:07 PM

No, it is not..xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 06, 2011, 06:32:13 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 05, 2011, 09:25:14 PM

Hey, I found out today that Paul Emmick is going to leave my local Fox station soon. Apparently the chief Marc Weinberg is going to take over his slot (evenings at 4, 6:30, and 10) while some guy named Jude Redfield from WTHR in Indy takes over Weinberg's spots (Mornings 5-9, and 11:30). According to louisvilleky.com, he is going to WBND in South Bend, IN. Kinda makes me sad not seeing Paul anymore... He'll be missed in this market...

Thanks for bringing that up... sad to see him go but hopefully tpirfan can get some clips of him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 06, 2011, 08:25:23 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 05, 2011, 09:25:14 PM

he is going to WBND in South Bend, IN. Kinda makes me sad not seeing Paul anymore... He'll be missed in this market...

What?  Do you have a date?  WBND is low-powered here and literally just started a newscast that wasn't a farce about two months ago.

I can get a clip.  HD to boot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 06, 2011, 09:26:31 AM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 06, 2011, 08:25:23 AM

Quote from: Evan2015 on May 05, 2011, 09:25:14 PM

he is going to WBND in South Bend, IN. Kinda makes me sad not seeing Paul anymore... He'll be missed in this market...

What?  Do you have a date?  WBND is low-powered here and literally just started a newscast that wasn't a farce about two months ago.

I can get a clip.  HD to boot.

The article was posted Tuesday and i will check NewsBlues to see if it says anything about a date and when he's coming to South Bend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 06, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 05, 2011, 10:13:35 PM

I remember U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer when I was little.  Classic :D  This has got to be the first time the Weather Channel has ever played rap.  :o

Not if you don't count lady gaga

Quote from: Zach on May 05, 2011, 10:21:43 PM

Its fake ;) just like that giga pudding song clip

No it's not! I have a giga pudding clip too :O

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on May 06, 2011, 03:47:16 PM

I am going to a wedding tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 06, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 06, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

No it's not! I have a giga pudding clip too :O

Do you think i didnt know it did? I record WUWA daily and i know for a fact that song didnt play ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 06, 2011, 04:05:42 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 06, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 05, 2011, 10:13:35 PM

I remember U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer when I was little.  Classic :D  This has got to be the first time the Weather Channel has ever played rap.  :o

Not if you don't count lady gaga

Uh...Lady Gaga isn't rap.  :whistling2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 06, 2011, 05:05:07 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 06, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

No it's not! I have a giga pudding clip too :O

Do you think i didnt know it did? I record WUWA daily and i know for a fact that song didnt play ;)

He was being sarcastic Zach..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 06, 2011, 05:11:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 06, 2011, 05:05:07 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 06, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

No it's not! I have a giga pudding clip too :O

Do you think i didnt know it did? I record WUWA daily and i know for a fact that song didnt play ;)

He was being sarcastic Zach..

Indeed.

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

I record WUWA daily

since when? That's real original btw, I've done it since the beginning of this year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 06, 2011, 05:19:30 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 06, 2011, 05:11:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 06, 2011, 05:05:07 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

Quote from: joshua87901 on May 06, 2011, 02:39:10 PM

No it's not! I have a giga pudding clip too :O

Do you think i didnt know it did? I record WUWA daily and i know for a fact that song didnt play ;)

He was being sarcastic Zach..

Indeed.

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

I record WUWA daily

since when? That's real original btw, I've done it since the beginning of this year.

Since yesterday :bleh:

anyways.. I had to be in a serious mood at school today... and plus if that was sarcasm you guys surely cant do it in a hidden form :rolleyes: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 06, 2011, 07:15:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2011, 05:19:30 PM

Since yesterday :bleh:

anyways.. I had to be in a serious mood at school today... and plus if that was sarcasm you guys surely cant do it in a hidden form :rolleyes: :P

Oh you!  :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 06, 2011, 08:11:56 PM

Um..... O___o so yeah. :P

I didn't pass my MCE. I was 49 points away from passing. >____<

Plus I was supposed to be back and active since I have internet in my apartment now, but my modem's not here yet. I miss being here! :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 08, 2011, 01:20:41 PM

Out of complete boredom, I checked to see if there were any WeatherSTARs on eBay. To my surprise, I actually found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69 (http://cgi.ebay.com/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69)

I know this is probably not an IS 2, and even if it was, I have no interest in buying it. But is that the real thing? Or just what the heck is that? I also thought this topic needed a bump.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2011, 01:31:18 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 08, 2011, 01:20:41 PM

Out of complete boredom, I checked to see if there were any WeatherSTARs on eBay. To my surprise, I actually found this: [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69[/url] ([url]http://cgi.ebay.com/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69[/url])

I know this is probably not an IS 2, and even if it was, I have no interest in buying it. But is that the real thing? Or just what the heck is that? I also thought this topic needed a bump.  :P

interesting..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 08, 2011, 03:41:26 PM

1. I have seen this before. This is in no way related to TWC or the STARs. (AFAIK)
2. The IS2 has not been in use long enough for it to be sold.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 08, 2011, 07:24:09 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 08, 2011, 01:20:41 PM

Out of complete boredom, I checked to see if there were any WeatherSTARs on eBay. To my surprise, I actually found this: [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69[/url] ([url]http://cgi.ebay.com/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69[/url])

I know this is probably not an IS 2, and even if it was, I have no interest in buying it. But is that the real thing? Or just what the heck is that? I also thought this topic needed a bump.  :P

No this is the IS
https://twctodayforums.com/martin/IS/ (https://twctodayforums.com/martin/IS/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2011, 07:31:58 PM

IntelliStar is a common name... there have been several other equipment and such that used the same name (I think Billy found something with that name a few years back).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 08, 2011, 07:33:56 PM

Ah, I see. I suppose if that were the real IS, it would have The Weather Channel logo on it somewhere. That sure was a deceiving name, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on May 09, 2011, 12:00:38 AM

Just in case anyone was curious that is actually a hub for terminals to connect to an AS/400 mainframe. We used to have an AS/400 and client terminals at our office so I'm very familiar with those units.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2011, 05:23:47 AM

Anyone with Accuweather markets ever seen this happen? :blink: (skip to 2:43)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKA9_HJkgQM&feature=player_detailpage#t=163s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKA9_HJkgQM&feature=player_detailpage#t=163s)


And i had to call in sick from school today... got an upset stomach :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 10, 2011, 02:08:20 PM

I'll be heading into Downtown tomorrow to get some pictures of the flooding.....the "Flood Warning Update" scroll on TWC says that the only evacuation route from Harbortown (a neighborhood island on the river) is underwater.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 10, 2011, 07:07:10 PM

 :doublepost: I just found out that we will be getting Comcast next week! This means lots more IntelliSTAR videos!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 10, 2011, 07:21:47 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 10, 2011, 07:07:10 PM

:doublepost: I just found out that we will be getting Comcast next week! This means lots more IntelliSTAR videos!!!!

What did Direc do now? Now i wish i could switch :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 10, 2011, 07:29:20 PM

Raised their bill...again....for the 2nd time this year. Now up to $108. Plus $66 for phone and internet via AT&T for a total of $174 right now. Comcast is giving us cable, internet, and phone for a total of $140. A very good deal.....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 10, 2011, 08:44:09 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 10, 2011, 07:29:20 PM

Raised their bill...again....for the 2nd time this year. Now up to $108. Plus $66 for phone and internet via AT&T for a total of $174 right now. Comcast is giving us cable, internet, and phone for a total of $140. A very good deal.....

Until they slowly go up on that too. :whistling: Cable and satellite they're all the same.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on May 10, 2011, 09:27:46 PM

So I guess paying 130 total for all 3 services is alright? (Suddenlink)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 11, 2011, 02:22:48 AM

I forgot to ask my mom (because I called her) today if she switched to cable. She was planning to when I was at EC that one weekend. She and my dad are so sick and tired of paying $200 a month for direcTV, and that's just WITHOUT the stupid Sports Pack since they got rid of it when I moved out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 11, 2011, 11:34:03 AM

Well, I am pleased to say that I have just completed my last class as a high school senior! Summer vacation has begun!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 11, 2011, 02:47:46 PM

Supposedly Tampa set a record low temperature of -1 today.   :blink:  :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 11, 2011, 03:04:42 PM

Oil Update

$98.85    ▼$5.03        -4.84%

Also note Oil Trading was halted for a short time today.

Reformulated Gasoline    $3.12     ▼ -0.2567    - 7.55%

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 11, 2011, 03:09:04 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 11, 2011, 02:47:46 PM

Supposedly Tampa set a record low temperature of -1 today.   :blink:  :whistling:

Could you post that video? Id like to see the FiOS STAR from here :) but :rofl2: :rofl2:

Btw, today in Tampa, an Air Pollution alert went out into effect

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 12, 2011, 12:38:51 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 11, 2011, 02:47:46 PM

Supposedly Tampa set a record low temperature of -1 today.   :blink:  :whistling:

lol FL better not have any cool weather soon. I am flying down for the space shuttle launch soon. Keep your fingers crossed it happens :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 12, 2011, 02:59:38 AM

Think I just had the longest skype call ever with my pair. 3 hours, 43 minutes. We were going to go for 4, but we were too tired. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 12, 2011, 07:12:25 AM

I've been on skype calls for 6 hours at times. It's easy to lose track of time when calling. :P 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 12, 2011, 08:51:16 AM

Lows of Today's Trade Session

$95.58    ▼2.63 -2.68%

Gasoline  $3.0394 ▼-0.0834 (-2.67%)

Pump equivilant of $3.40 - $3.80

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: vanhalen1014 on May 12, 2011, 04:24:10 PM

I'm not in a good mood today.  :cry: :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 12, 2011, 04:27:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on May 12, 2011, 12:38:51 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 11, 2011, 02:47:46 PM

Supposedly Tampa set a record low temperature of -1 today.   :blink:  :whistling:

lol FL better not have any cool weather soon. I am flying down for the space shuttle launch soon. Keep your fingers crossed it happens :)

90s and some upper 80s through the next 10 days :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 12, 2011, 05:52:31 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 12, 2011, 07:12:25 AM

I've been on skype calls for 6 hours at times. It's easy to lose track of time when calling. :P

We were going for six, since that was my friend's record. But yeah I concur...it just goes too fast. xD

Quote from: vanhalen101492 on May 12, 2011, 04:24:10 PM

I'm not in a good mood today.  :cry: :fear:

Something wrong? It's okay if you don't have to tell me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 13, 2011, 04:42:06 PM

Currently reuploading some TWC clips i took down off of Youtube a while back from 2009 :biggrin: i thought i lost them!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 14, 2011, 11:02:05 AM

With hurricane season fast approaching, I was wondering if you all just want to deal with the Atlantic basin storms on the forum, or do you still want the Eastern Pacific included as well?  I'm just asking here for a general opinion before the threads are made.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 14, 2011, 11:04:46 AM

I'm more of an Eastern Pacific follower (even more since I live near the coast now), so I would like to see two of the threads made. I'll try my best to follow the EP.
when writing this, I realized that the EP hurricane season starts tomorrow O___o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 14, 2011, 11:11:59 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 14, 2011, 11:02:05 AM

With hurricane season fast approaching, I was wondering if you all just want to deal with the Atlantic basin storms on the forum, or do you still want the Eastern Pacific included as well?  I'm just asking here for a general opinion before the threads are made.

I'd go for both. But, we should also follow all tropical cyclones worldwide if they are posing a major threat to any land.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 14, 2011, 06:52:53 PM

Gosh, i got too bored...i grabbed a world map of the nets and created my avatar :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 15, 2011, 12:23:54 AM

Thanks, Ana and Mike, for your input!  We'll keep the Eastern Pacific included.  Mike, if any tropical cyclone poses a major threat to land for the rest of the world, simply post a separate topic for that storm like we've done before with typhoons.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 15, 2011, 02:04:39 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 14, 2011, 11:02:05 AM

With hurricane season fast approaching, I was wondering if you all just want to deal with the Atlantic basin storms on the forum, or do you still want the Eastern Pacific included as well?  I'm just asking here for a general opinion before the threads are made.

Definetely include both Atlantic and Pacific. Although most Pacific storms usually do not pose a threat to the U.S., I think they still should be included on the forum. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on May 15, 2011, 02:16:08 AM

not even two weeks into my apartment, and I already have a problem with the tenant living above me...going into the office tomorrow to ask for a copy of my lease to see if i have a right to constantly complain until the person above me quits playing loud, and unreasonable music during all hours of the night. (he also uses an amp that vibrates my entire room)

not a happy camper. at all.  :censored: i have to work 10 hour shifts, is it so hard to ask for it to be QUIET while I sleep. i swear if the office doesn't  take care of it, i'll take matters into my own hands.  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 15, 2011, 04:36:21 AM

gotta love overnight storms <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 15, 2011, 11:12:55 AM

Quote from: Al on May 15, 2011, 02:16:08 AM

not even two weeks into my apartment, and I already have a problem with the tenant living above me...going into the office tomorrow to ask for a copy of my lease to see if i have a right to constantly complain until the person above me quits playing loud, and unreasonable music during all hours of the night. (he also uses an amp that vibrates my entire room)

not a happy camper. at all.  :censored: i have to work 10 hour shifts, is it so hard to ask for it to be QUIET while I sleep. i swear if the office doesn't  take care of it, i'll take matters into my own hands.  :club:

Welcome to my world, Al. The tenant upstairs at my apartment complex makes so much noise that I get to the point to just get up there and complain. I played loud music once but I end up getting a noise complaint FROM THEM.

But I'm glad I'm moving to a different place this week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 15, 2011, 07:08:50 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 15, 2011, 04:36:21 AM

gotta love overnight storms <_<

Yeah, it was quite a light show early this morning in the Tampa Bay Area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 15, 2011, 09:22:55 PM

I got bored again, so i decided to see how an LDL ad for us would be  :rofl:

(http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/upload/files/capture_20110212_112231%20copy.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 16, 2011, 09:52:07 AM

I just want to go on the record and say that American Dad last night had a moment last night that creeped me the f out....url=http://www.hulu.com/embed/ZyeOLCnpdTu49tVBP21iHQ?c=261:309.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 16, 2011, 11:45:39 AM

How long into the video was it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 16, 2011, 12:06:48 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on May 16, 2011, 09:52:07 AM

I just want to go on the record and say that American Dad last night had a moment last night that creeped me the f out....url=http://www.hulu.com/embed/ZyeOLCnpdTu49tVBP21iHQ?c=261:309.

It was already creepy in the beginning of the show.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 16, 2011, 10:17:01 PM

Looks like earlier reporting was incorrect on the Paul Emmick/WDRB situation. It was originally reported that he was going to WBND in South Bend, I have learned that is FALSE, we don't exactly know where he'll end up...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2011, 01:36:38 PM

If any of you all are graduating from high school and college recently or in the near future, I just want to say congratulations and wish you the best of luck in your future! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 18, 2011, 05:04:27 PM

I'm graduating this year, but not until November or December. I can't wait. ^_^

I'm sure most of you are almost finished with this school year or maybe already done! Best of luck on finals if you haven't already done so!~

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 18, 2011, 05:07:31 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2011, 01:36:38 PM

If any of you all are graduating from high school and college recently or in the near future, I just want to say congratulations and wish you the best of luck in your future! :thumbsup:

Don't think it's a great moment for me, it's gonna be a sad June 17th. :(

This was one of my best years of school in a long time. I met a lot of great new people (mostly underclassmen), only to say goodbye to them several months later. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2011, 05:09:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 18, 2011, 05:07:31 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2011, 01:36:38 PM

If any of you all are graduating from high school and college recently or in the near future, I just want to say congratulations and wish you the best of luck in your future! :thumbsup:

Don't think it's a great moment for me, it's gonna be a sad June 17th. :(

June 17th? Why are y'all graduating so late? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2011, 05:18:45 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 18, 2011, 05:07:31 PM

Don't think it's a great moment for me, it's gonna be a sad June 17th. :(

This was one of my best years of school in a long time. I met a lot of great new people (mostly underclassmen), only to say goodbye to them several months later. :hmm:

Mike, if there's any consolation, remember that you've learned how to make friends when that was a big struggle for you in the past.  You can carry those skills into college and develop even better friendships.  Make sure you keep your closest high school friends in touch after you graduate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 18, 2011, 05:29:28 PM

May 28th can't get here soon enough!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2011, 06:04:54 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on May 18, 2011, 05:29:28 PM

May 28th can't get here soon enough!  :happy:

I graduate on the 26th. Last day of classes are on the 25th but as much as I hated this school year, I don't want it to end. I miss high school already :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 18, 2011, 06:54:11 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2011, 01:36:38 PM

If any of you all are graduating from high school and college recently or in the near future, I just want to say congratulations and wish you the best of luck in your future! :thumbsup:

I did on May 9th!  :dance: :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 18, 2011, 07:22:54 PM

I graduate in 2 years... :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 19, 2011, 11:27:11 AM

Yes, congrats to all Class of 2011 graduates.  I graduate my community college tonight. However, I do not get my degree until I complete 5 more credits by August :P.  Can't wait to move onto the next chapter in my life next school year! :)

It was sad graduating from high school.  However, if I had the chance to go back, I wouldn't.  After high school, I believe you figure out who your true friends are and even who you are yourself. 

Also, this really doesn't have much to do with HS, just kind of a sidenote, but since graduating, 3 of my former classmates have died, several in trouble with the law, and one of whom I was real good friends with my junior year was on the top 10 most wanted list here locally.  It's crazy how people change after high school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on May 19, 2011, 06:00:01 PM

Congrats to all of you that graduated from high school or college. You should be proud of yourselves (and I'm betting you are)! :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 20, 2011, 11:57:36 AM

Gaaaaawd, people can be sooooo stooopid these days. They think the world is going to end tomorrow.  :rolleyes:

In other news.... dook dook. :3

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 20, 2011, 03:29:52 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2011, 11:57:36 AM

Gaaaaawd, people can be sooooo stooopid these days. They think the world is going to end tomorrow.  :rolleyes:

People thought the world was going to end wwwwaaaayyyyy back in the day. Some guy in California thought it was going to end in 1997, people think it will in 2012... pssh. The day the world ends is when the sun turns into a red giant, then into a nebula in billions of years from now...

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2011, 11:57:36 AM

In other news.... dook dook. :3

lol :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: vanhalen1014 on May 21, 2011, 12:07:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2011, 11:57:36 AM

Gaaaaawd, people can be sooooo stooopid these days. They think the world is going to end tomorrow.  :rolleyes:

Thats why i'm an atheist.
edit: There will be a 100% chance that Harold Camping's prediction will be wrong. He previously predicted the end of the world to be on September 6, 1994, but, it was false, and his believers were greatly disappointed. He said he made a "mathematical mistake". And he also said that an earthquake bigger than the 9.0 quake in Japan that happened in March, will strike New Zealand at 6 p.m. local time. His prediction was false, and the "earthquake" was a magnitude 0.0. He also said that an earthquake will strike NYC at 6:00 pm EDT. Don't believe anything Harold Camping says, or anything that his followers say.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on May 21, 2011, 12:54:11 AM

CNET Top 5 Awful cell phones (oh boy)
CNET Top 5: Awful cell phones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga9dDHKg9LI#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 21, 2011, 11:52:13 AM

I never heard of the Dell Aero. Heh, thanks to this video I now know that their phones suck! xD

Quote from: vanhalen101492 on May 21, 2011, 12:07:40 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 20, 2011, 11:57:36 AM

Gaaaaawd, people can be sooooo stooopid these days. They think the world is going to end tomorrow.  :rolleyes:

Thats why i'm an atheist.
edit: There will be a 99% chance that Harold Camping's prediction will be wrong. He previously predicted the end of the world to be on September 6, 1994, but, it was false, and his believers were greatly disappointed. He said he made a "mathematical mistake". And he also said that an earthquake bigger than the 9.0 quake in Japan that happened in March, will strike New Zealand at 6 p.m. local time. His prediction was false, and the "earthquake" was a magnitude 0.0. He also said that an earthquake will strike NYC at 6:00 pm EDT. Don't believe anything Harold Camping says, or anything that his followers say.

It's all false. Why would people get all hyped up by this guy? There's no scientific evidence that proves anything that the world would end today. It's a normal day like any other.

Also, I've said this since the 7.2 Easter Sunday Earthquake last year: You cannot predict a strong earthquake, or the day an earthquake will strike. It's all random.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 02:11:35 PM

Why is everyone so obsessed with the end of the world anyway?  I'm a Christian, but I believe that God has full control over it.  None of us know when it'll happen.  Besides, shouldn't we all be focusing on today and how to make the world a little better for all of us?  That's at least what I was taught to believe. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 21, 2011, 03:03:05 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 02:11:35 PM

Why is everyone so obsessed with the end of the world anyway?  I'm a Christian, but I believe that God has full control over it.  None of us know when it'll happen.  Besides, shouldn't we all be focusing on today and how to make the world a little better for all of us?  That's at least what I was taught to believe. :dunno:

There's always going to be a moron or two that falls for that load of crap. All I can do sit back and chuckle about it. We've heard these doomsday theories dozens of times and people still fall for them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2011, 03:21:24 PM

Zombie apocalypse? Really? :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 21, 2011, 05:09:09 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2011, 03:21:24 PM

Zombie apocalypse? Really? :rolleyes:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/LolaBonne/ferretpalm.jpg)

I couldn't find a better ferret facepalm pic soooo yeah. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 21, 2011, 05:14:28 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 02:11:35 PM

Why is everyone so obsessed with the end of the world anyway?  I'm a Christian, but I believe that God has full control over it.  None of us know when it'll happen.  Besides, shouldn't we all be focusing on today and how to make the world a little better for all of us?  That's at least what I was taught to believe. :dunno:

I agree. I am a firm believer and follower of Jesus Christ, too. None of us know when the world will end, and we can't put an arbitrary date on it. Only the Lord knows when that time is.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on May 21, 2011, 05:57:07 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 21, 2011, 05:14:28 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 02:11:35 PM

Why is everyone so obsessed with the end of the world anyway?  I'm a Christian, but I believe that God has full control over it.  None of us know when it'll happen.  Besides, shouldn't we all be focusing on today and how to make the world a little better for all of us?  That's at least what I was taught to believe. :dunno:

I agree. I am a firm believer and follower of Jesus Christ, too. None of us know when the world will end, and we can't put an arbitrary date on it. Only the Lord knows when that time is.  :yes:

That is correct. Only He knows when that time will come.  :yes: That is what Scripture teaches. I am a Christian, too. I'd like to say to people who believe this non-sense of Harold Camping tomorrow, "I told you so."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

The world was supposed to end fifteen minutes ago in my time zone with a huge earthquake, and I haven't felt or seen a thing.  So, as one of your resident meteorologists here, I officially declare this prediction as:

(http://whatitslikeontheinside.com/uploaded_images/bustedplacard-728291.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: vanhalen1014 on May 21, 2011, 07:59:47 PM

BREAKING NEWS: A Magnitude 0.0 Earthquake Has Struck New York City.   :lol:
Shows how ridiculous Harold Camping is. You know, that must have been so embarrasing to him, that I think we should celebrate that his "prediction' was a lie.  :dance: :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2011, 08:21:36 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 21, 2011, 05:09:09 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2011, 03:21:24 PM

Zombie apocalypse? Really? :rolleyes:

([url]http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa279/LolaBonne/ferretpalm.jpg[/url])

I couldn't find a better ferret facepalm pic soooo yeah. xD

OH MY GOD, LOL!  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 21, 2011, 11:39:52 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

The world was supposed to end fifteen minutes ago in my time zone with a huge earthquake, and I haven't felt or seen a thing.  So, as one of your resident meteorologists here, I officially declare this prediction as:

([url]http://whatitslikeontheinside.com/uploaded_images/bustedplacard-728291.jpg[/url])

LOL Patrick, good post. I wonder how mythbusters can test this. :P

Anyways, May 21, 2011 is over in a great portion of the world right now, so I think we're going to be all right.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 23, 2011, 03:11:08 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 21, 2011, 11:52:13 AM

It's all false. Why would people get all hyped up by this guy? There's no scientific evidence that proves anything that the world would end today. It's a normal day like any other.

I think most people just found it amusing than alarming. It was rather funny! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 23, 2011, 01:26:27 PM

Child Abduction Emergency (http://beta.weather.com/weather/alerts/localalerts/USTX0327:1?phenomena=TCA&significance=TE&areaid=TXC113&office=KFWD&etn=0000) on Weather.com

Issued by The National Weather Service
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Mon, May 23, 2011, 11:28 AM CDT

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

THE AMBER ALERT IN THE CASE OF DAKOTA SHANE THOMPSON IS CANCELLED.

Full Story (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Amber-alert-issued-for-missing-teen-1391559.php)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on May 23, 2011, 07:10:59 PM

CNET Top 5 Deadliest computer viruses

Top 5 Deadliest computer viruses (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B-tppLBwY8#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 23, 2011, 07:50:15 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

The world was supposed to end fifteen minutes ago in my time zone with a huge earthquake, and I haven't felt or seen a thing.  So, as one of your resident meteorologists here, I officially declare this prediction as:
(image)

Haha, win! This was the most overhyped false event I have ever heard. Even the radio stations here played marathons of songs pertaining to the "end of the world." :rolleyes: :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 24, 2011, 01:09:59 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 23, 2011, 07:50:15 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

The world was supposed to end fifteen minutes ago in my time zone with a huge earthquake, and I haven't felt or seen a thing.  So, as one of your resident meteorologists here, I officially declare this prediction as:
(image)

Haha, win! This was the most overhyped false event I have ever heard. Even the radio stations here played marathons of songs pertaining to the "end of the world." :rolleyes: :rofl:

Relevant: http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-nc-man-billboard-110523,0,300126.story (http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-nc-man-billboard-110523,0,300126.story)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 24, 2011, 01:51:22 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 24, 2011, 01:09:59 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 23, 2011, 07:50:15 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2011, 06:15:19 PM

The world was supposed to end fifteen minutes ago in my time zone with a huge earthquake, and I haven't felt or seen a thing.  So, as one of your resident meteorologists here, I officially declare this prediction as:
(image)

Haha, win! This was the most overhyped false event I have ever heard. Even the radio stations here played marathons of songs pertaining to the "end of the world." :rolleyes: :rofl:

Relevant: [url]http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-nc-man-billboard-110523,0,300126.story[/url] ([url]http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-nc-man-billboard-110523,0,300126.story[/url])

Sweet!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2011, 01:26:32 PM

I am officially DONE with school! Tomorrow will be graduation ceremony, so that's when I'll give a final farewell to my teachers and classmates. It's kinda shocking how fast senior year has flown, I still feel like I just started it yesterday. To be honest, I didn't want high school to end. I am so scared to start college..heck I don't even want to be away from home! :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on May 26, 2011, 12:09:01 PM

No school for Monroe Public today. A boil water advisory is in effect for Monroe, MI until further notice due to the detection of coliform bacteria in our water supply.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2011, 01:26:32 PM

I am officially DONE with school! Tomorrow will be graduation ceremony, so that's when I'll give a final farewell to my teachers and classmates. It's kinda shocking how fast senior year has flown, I still feel like I just started it yesterday. To be honest, I didn't want high school to end. I am so scared to start college..heck I don't even want to be away from home! :(

Congratulations! I'm sure it's a very busy time for you. As for college, focus on your school work and you'll do fine.
I still have my High School years to go through before I can even think about college...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 26, 2011, 03:26:51 PM

My last day of school was Friday (I know, it's really early). I am done with public schools! I will be going to a private school for seventh grade.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 26, 2011, 03:29:58 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 03:26:51 PM

I will be going to a private school for seventh grade.

By your choice, or your parents choice?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 26, 2011, 04:13:59 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 26, 2011, 03:29:58 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 03:26:51 PM

I will be going to a private school for seventh grade.

By your choice, or your parents choice?

My choice....well, my parents brought it up and I agreed. It is a Christian school.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 26, 2011, 04:18:34 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 04:13:59 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 26, 2011, 03:29:58 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 03:26:51 PM

I will be going to a private school for seventh grade.

By your choice, or your parents choice?

My choice....well, my parents brought it up and I agreed. It is a Christian school.

I was just wondering. Personally, I'm against anything but public schools. Instead of pumping tax payer dollars into alternative education systems, that money should be used to fund public schools. Especially with how the education system is right now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on May 26, 2011, 09:12:26 PM

No school tomorrow either due to the Boil Water Advisory.

It looks like I may be going to school until Tuesday, June 14.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on May 27, 2011, 01:19:00 AM

In Pittsburgh, even our police cars are black and gold. :P
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21509186/Screen%20shot%202011-05-27%20at%201.15.59%20AM.png (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21509186/Screen%20shot%202011-05-27%20at%201.15.59%20AM.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 27, 2011, 09:06:57 AM

Going to EC later today! This time I'm more excited than the previous times I've visited. But I'm dreading the 100 degree temps right now while SD is still cool. xD

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2011, 01:26:32 PM

I am officially DONE with school! Tomorrow will be graduation ceremony, so that's when I'll give a final farewell to my teachers and classmates. It's kinda shocking how fast senior year has flown, I still feel like I just started it yesterday. To be honest, I didn't want high school to end. I am so scared to start college..heck I don't even want to be away from home! :(

Congrats on graduating high school! You're very close to stepping into college! I'm sure you're going to enjoy it. At first it'll be scary, but later on, you're not going to want to go back to high school at all. I wish you the best of luck in what major you plan to get into.

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 03:26:51 PM

My last day of school was Friday (I know, it's really early). I am done with public schools! I will be going to a private school for seventh grade.

Somehow, I wish I'd gone to a private school. oh wait...I did once. Word of advice, CONCENTRATE!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2011, 11:32:58 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 27, 2011, 09:06:57 AM

Going to EC later today! This time I'm more excited than the previous times I've visited. But I'm dreading the 100 degree temps right now while SD is still cool. xD

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 25, 2011, 01:26:32 PM

I am officially DONE with school! Tomorrow will be graduation ceremony, so that's when I'll give a final farewell to my teachers and classmates. It's kinda shocking how fast senior year has flown, I still feel like I just started it yesterday. To be honest, I didn't want high school to end. I am so scared to start college..heck I don't even want to be away from home! :(

Congrats on graduating high school! You're very close to stepping into college! I'm sure you're going to enjoy it. At first it'll be scary, but later on, you're not going to want to go back to high school at all. I wish you the best of luck in what major you plan to get into.

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 03:26:51 PM

My last day of school was Friday (I know, it's really early). I am done with public schools! I will be going to a private school for seventh grade.

Somehow, I wish I'd gone to a private school. oh wait...I did once. Word of advice, CONCENTRATE!

aww, thanks Ana :) You do have a point, maybe college won't be as bad as it seems, I just don't like it how there is no privacy in the dorms. I'm not sure if I'll like a roommate reading my IMs or touching my personal belongings..

And about the private school, I went to private school and it's not bad. I like it how students are all known by name, and not as a number when compared to public schools . Everyone tends to know each other and it feels a lot like a close-knit family environment. Trevor, I appreciate your decision to choose a private school. You will enjoy it and make a lot of new friends from your experience there. It's certainly less intimidating than public school, imo.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 27, 2011, 04:45:13 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 27, 2011, 01:19:00 AM

In Pittsburgh, even our police cars are black and gold. :P
[url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21509186/Screen%20shot%202011-05-27%20at%201.15.59%20AM.png[/url] ([url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21509186/Screen%20shot%202011-05-27%20at%201.15.59%20AM.png[/url])

In honor of the Steelers/Penguins I'm assuming? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 28, 2011, 12:11:45 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 27, 2011, 04:45:13 PM

Quote from: Tyler on May 27, 2011, 01:19:00 AM

In Pittsburgh, even our police cars are black and gold. :P
[url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21509186/Screen%20shot%202011-05-27%20at%201.15.59%20AM.png[/url] ([url]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21509186/Screen%20shot%202011-05-27%20at%201.15.59%20AM.png[/url])

In honor of the Steelers/Penguins I'm assuming? :P

Black n Yellow, Black n Yellow, Black n Yellow  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 28, 2011, 08:33:47 AM

Oh my gosh, I can't believe I'm a senior now  :blink: One more year left and then I have the decision between going into the air-force and pursue meteorology that way or go to college and rack up the debt! :D  lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 28, 2011, 09:32:17 AM

Enjoy this last year at home, Robert! That's what I miss the most since going to college.

I was wondering if any of you guys have had this problem--well, unfortunately, my front porch (ha ha, get it?) has been taken over by wasps. And to make matters worse, they are trying to build a nest in my outdoor ceiling fan. Even with the fan on, those little buggers ride the blades like a rollercoaster and just crawl inside it where the motor is. What the heck? Now I can't enjoy sitting on my balcony in the evenings because there is a wasp attack right above my chair. I've considered spraying the inside of my fan, but it sounds like a shock hazard when I say that. Any advice?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 28, 2011, 12:42:06 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on May 26, 2011, 04:13:59 PM

My choice....well, my parents brought it up and I agreed. It is a Christian school.

What was wrong with the school you were at before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on May 28, 2011, 04:43:37 PM

From Portal 2....
Portal 2 - Smooth Jazz [Full, non-preview version] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPxVMpeVRGI#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 28, 2011, 10:54:00 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 28, 2011, 09:32:17 AM

I was wondering if any of you guys have had this problem--well, unfortunately, my front porch (ha ha, get it?) has been taken over by wasps. And to make matters worse, they are trying to build a nest in my outdoor ceiling fan. Even with the fan on, those little buggers ride the blades like a rollercoaster and just crawl inside it where the motor is. What the heck? Now I can't enjoy sitting on my balcony in the evenings because there is a wasp attack right above my chair. I've considered spraying the inside of my fan, but it sounds like a shock hazard when I say that. Any advice?

You're going to need some spray regardless of the fan.  You could always turn the power off to it before spraying it, and you might need some help to prevent being stung by the wasps.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 29, 2011, 10:48:02 AM

Hey, thanks for the advice! I also called my grandfather, and he said the same thing. I will try to handle it this evening when they aren't as active.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 30, 2011, 01:27:34 PM

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!  Hope you're all enjoying the "unofficial start to summer" as most people call this time, and the atmosphere is sure acting like it.  Anyone need a fan and a swing for the Porch? :P

(http://imagesus.homeaway.com/mda01/4d6e920b4d7e9307c88d6dc4dd81e7b211ca891a)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 30, 2011, 01:55:28 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 28, 2011, 09:32:17 AM

I was wondering if any of you guys have had this problem--well, unfortunately, my front porch (ha ha, get it?) has been taken over by wasps. And to make matters worse, they are trying to build a nest in my outdoor ceiling fan. Even with the fan on, those little buggers ride the blades like a rollercoaster and just crawl inside it where the motor is. What the heck? Now I can't enjoy sitting on my balcony in the evenings because there is a wasp attack right above my chair. I've considered spraying the inside of my fan, but it sounds like a shock hazard when I say that. Any advice?

Christina, if you can find anything that helps with this problem, please let me know. :) My back porch has been taken over by wasps. We used to have a ceiling fan, and they would always build their nests in there. But now since the fan is gone, the wasps seem to be crawling up under the gutters and building a nest in the attic. According to the Terminix guy, the wasps we have are called "mud-daubers" and won't sting you unless you pose a serious threat to them. But I still don't like any wasps on my back porch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on May 30, 2011, 03:43:27 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 30, 2011, 01:27:34 PM

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!  Hope you're all enjoying the "unofficial start to summer" as most people call this time, and the atmosphere is sure acting like it.  Anyone need a fan and a swing for the Porch? :P

([url]http://imagesus.homeaway.com/mda01/4d6e920b4d7e9307c88d6dc4dd81e7b211ca891a[/url])

I definitely need a fan. It is hot out! The high for today is 91.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 30, 2011, 04:41:02 PM

It's gonna be anywhere between 97 - 99 degrees Wednesday. YIKES!! :blink: This is outrageously hot weather to start off the first of June. I won't be going outside much this week. :no: I'm staying in my A/C house.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 30, 2011, 11:16:28 PM

hopefully everyone here had a superb Memorial day weekend! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 30, 2011, 11:59:34 PM

I managed to escape EC's hot, howling windy weather today. So my Memorial Day was all about getting back home.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 31, 2011, 10:40:01 PM

I've had two record highs in a row with 90 yesterday and 92 today! :blink:  I'm not sure if this is a sign of things to come for this summer across the country or not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2011, 06:32:00 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 31, 2011, 10:40:01 PM

I've had two record highs in a row with 90 yesterday and 92 today! :blink:  I'm not sure if this is a sign of things to come for this summer across the country or not.

We had been under an excessive heat warning since yesterday... which I don't know why... the heat indicies are only supposed to be in the low-mid 90's which barely meets heat advisory criteria. Nonetheless, I think this is the earliest time of the year I remember being under such warning. :blink:

I tend to think my NWS office "abuses" the excessive heat warnings...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 01, 2011, 09:26:11 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 30, 2011, 01:55:28 PM

Christina, if you can find anything that helps with this problem, please let me know. :) My back porch has been taken over by wasps. We used to have a ceiling fan, and they would always build their nests in there. But now since the fan is gone, the wasps seem to be crawling up under the gutters and building a nest in the attic. According to the Terminix guy, the wasps we have are called "mud-daubers" and won't sting you unless you pose a serious threat to them. But I still don't like any wasps on my back porch.

Actually, the spray has been pretty effective. I've been sweeping out the dead wasps on the ground, so they are dying when they go inside my fan. I hate using pesticides like that, but I couldn't let them live in balcony heaven. I also bought a thing called "the waspinator." It's a plastic wasp nest that discourages other wasps from building in areas like balconies and patios. It sounds bizarre, but it seems to be working at the moment.

It's been very awfully hot in Louisiana. It wouldn't be as bad if we had some rain around, though. I would welcome Jim to Louisiana to cover a tropical system because we need one to dump rain.

I agree that the criteria in Philly is pretty weak. I was surprised to hear heat was the number one weather killer, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 01, 2011, 10:58:37 AM

I need to call an exterminator myself. I found two black widow spiders in my bathroom yesterday, and a few cockroaches in the laundry room. No fire ants though, compared to the bazillion of them I found in my EC room last weekend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 01, 2011, 01:46:36 PM

Oh my, I definitely would call an exterminator about the Black Widows. They always made webs in my garage at my old house, and they scare the heck out of me.

What also scares the heck out of me is wisdom teeth surgery. I thought I would be spared from them, but today my dentist found 4 that will grow in, and she recommended that I get them out ASAP. (I'm in my 20's and they're just now showing up.) If any of you have had wisdom teeth removal, what was your experience with it? I'm mostly scared of the IV and the swelling and bruising that will inevitably follow. That and all the anxiety beforehand. Ugh.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2011, 04:16:18 PM

Are you guys familiar with the popular TWC song, "Expression" by Joyce Cooling? This guy (although the vidoe is old) made an awesome interpretation of that song. He should form a duo with her, his guitar riff is sick!
Joyce Cooling - Expressions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfQYj0AZiBU#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 02, 2011, 10:41:04 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 01, 2011, 01:46:36 PM

Oh my, I definitely would call an exterminator about the Black Widows. They always made webs in my garage at my old house, and they scare the heck out of me.

What also scares the heck out of me is wisdom teeth surgery. I thought I would be spared from them, but today my dentist found 4 that will grow in, and she recommended that I get them out ASAP. (I'm in my 20's and they're just now showing up.) If any of you have had wisdom teeth removal, what was your experience with it? I'm mostly scared of the IV and the swelling and bruising that will inevitably follow. That and all the anxiety beforehand. Ugh.

I have had my wisdom teeth removed.  Trust me, it is not as bad as you think.  I had horrible anxiety getting them out.  In my case, I only swelled a little, and I never bruised.  Also, please heed the doctor's instructions about foods to eat/not eat after getting them removed.  Dry-sockets, I hear, are extremely painful.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 03, 2011, 10:40:55 PM

So, I'm getting an internet upgrade this wednesday. I'm getting U-VERSE baby! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 04, 2011, 04:30:29 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 02, 2011, 10:41:04 PM

I have had my wisdom teeth removed.  Trust me, it is not as bad as you think.  I had horrible anxiety getting them out.  In my case, I only swelled a little, and I never bruised.  Also, please heed the doctor's instructions about foods to eat/not eat after getting them removed.  Dry-sockets, I hear, are extremely painful.

I'm glad that went well for you, Kyle.  I was very fortunate that I only had one wisdom tooth to remove, so I only needed laughing gas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 04, 2011, 07:32:35 AM

I'm gonna have to get 2 or 3 of my wisdom teeth removed at age 15...  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 04, 2011, 10:43:54 AM

Oh, thanks for the responses, guys.  :) To be honest, I didn't think I was going to get any responses after a while. I'm actually scheduling it a lot sooner so I can just get it over with, and I will let you all know how it goes after I get it done. Hopefully I'll just be a normal patient with no unexpected complications.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2011, 09:24:58 PM

I have set up a new weather blog! http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/weatherblog/ (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/weatherblog/)

Feedback is appreciated and feel free to register and post! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on June 04, 2011, 10:37:32 PM

I just got a haircut and my last day of school is June 14.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 05, 2011, 01:23:07 PM

I had my bottom wisdom teeth removed last summer. The recovery was a lot quicker and less painful than I thought. Within 1-2 days I was able to eat most solid foods again, and I was pretty much back to 100% within a week. Just make sure you follow the directions exactly, including those on any medications you are prescribed. I had to take three - laughing gas, pain killers, and penicillin.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 06, 2011, 02:09:07 PM

I'm probably driving the maintenance people around my apartment complex crazy lately.  Yesterday, my air conditioner couldn't cool my apartment as it was getting weak and running out of freon.  They were able to recharge it, and it's much better today.  Now, I can't open my post office box as the key won't go all the way in anymore even though it's the same key and lock I've had for months.  I think I'm having a bad week. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 06, 2011, 08:54:35 PM

Back in town from an interesting trip to DC. Now I am sick! BLEH! Getting sick in the summer just plain sucks

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2011, 09:13:16 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 06, 2011, 08:54:35 PM

Back in town from an interesting trip to DC. Now I am sick! BLEH! Getting sick in the summer just plain sucks

You seem to get sick a lot after vacations, Martin! :blink:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 06, 2011, 02:09:07 PM

I'm probably driving the maintenance people around my apartment complex crazy lately.  Yesterday, my air conditioner couldn't cool my apartment as it was getting weak and running out of freon.  They were able to recharge it, and it's much better today.  Now, I can't open my post office box as the key won't go all the way in anymore even though it's the same key and lock I've had for months.  I think I'm having a bad week. :hmm:

I've been having tons of maintenence/cosmetic repairs being made to my poor 14 year old car lately, including my A/C not working as well as it should. So you're not alone. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 07, 2011, 09:06:06 PM

Here's a recent episode I've been working on the past few days typing up called "I Hate Thursdays". This was originally written in 2006 when I was in the 7th grade where the original title was "So You Had A Bad Day...". I changed it since it seems like for me Thursdays are usually when I have bad days or bad luck so I was inspired to rename it that instead. Below is an episode description of what it's about.

Daniel is having a bad Thursday from the moment he wakes up and is only getting worse as the day progresses, Jason is also not having a swell day at school, it’s so bad that he suffers food poisoning from the school lunch and has to have a major operation. Kara, who’s not only worried about Jason’s operation she’s also has forgotten to go to the store to pick up items for dinner when she runs into a not so friendly housewife and ends up dueling it out with her in the parking lot. Meanwhile as this is all happening, Jason escapes from the hospital confident that strange things are happening while he's being medicated, he runs into Melody when they are attacked by killer flying fire ants *Parody of the 1960’s movie “Birds” which becomes a reoccurring gag in ACTS II and III* After all of this chaos is taking place Daniel, completely stressed out when he gets home becomes so enraged from his bad day that he almost has a heartattack!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 07, 2011, 10:04:53 PM

gosh, this is the warmest Ive seen at this hour! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on June 07, 2011, 11:07:09 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 07, 2011, 10:04:53 PM

gosh, this is the warmest Ive seen at this hour! :blink:

Yeah, I just stepped outside. It is so humid now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 08, 2011, 12:42:30 AM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on June 07, 2011, 09:06:06 PM

Here's a recent episode I've been working on the past few days typing up called "I Hate Thursdays". This was originally written in 2006 when I was in the 7th grade where the original title was "So You Had A Bad Day...". I changed it since it seems like for me Thursdays are usually when I have bad days or bad luck so I was inspired to rename it that instead. Below is an episode description of what it's about.

Daniel is having a bad Thursday from the moment he wakes up and is only getting worse as the day progresses, Jason is also not having a swell day at school, it’s so bad that he suffers food poisoning from the school lunch and has to have a major operation. Kara, who’s not only worried about Jason’s operation she’s also has forgotten to go to the store to pick up items for dinner when she runs into a not so friendly housewife and ends up dueling it out with her in the parking lot. Meanwhile as this is all happening, Jason escapes from the hospital confident that strange things are happening while he's being medicated, he runs into Melody when they are attacked by killer flying fire ants *Parody of the 1960’s movie “Birds” which becomes a reoccurring gag in ACTS II and III* After all of this chaos is taking place Daniel, completely stressed out when he gets home becomes so enraged from his bad day that he almost has a heartattack!

I feel so honored that I'm a character in the story. xD Keep it up, Tav. Great story.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 08, 2011, 12:40:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 08, 2011, 12:42:30 AM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on June 07, 2011, 09:06:06 PM

Here's a recent episode I've been working on the past few days typing up called "I Hate Thursdays". This was originally written in 2006 when I was in the 7th grade where the original title was "So You Had A Bad Day...". I changed it since it seems like for me Thursdays are usually when I have bad days or bad luck so I was inspired to rename it that instead. Below is an episode description of what it's about.

Daniel is having a bad Thursday from the moment he wakes up and is only getting worse as the day progresses, Jason is also not having a swell day at school, it’s so bad that he suffers food poisoning from the school lunch and has to have a major operation. Kara, who’s not only worried about Jason’s operation she’s also has forgotten to go to the store to pick up items for dinner when she runs into a not so friendly housewife and ends up dueling it out with her in the parking lot. Meanwhile as this is all happening, Jason escapes from the hospital confident that strange things are happening while he's being medicated, he runs into Melody when they are attacked by killer flying fire ants *Parody of the 1960’s movie “Birds” which becomes a reoccurring gag in ACTS II and III* After all of this chaos is taking place Daniel, completely stressed out when he gets home becomes so enraged from his bad day that he almost has a heartattack!

I feel so honored that I'm a character in the story. xD Keep it up, Tav. Great story.

Thank you and I'm happy that you're honored having your name being used. She's one of my favorite characters to write.  :happy: There's a few scenes I left out that involve her because I wasn't sure if the episode would be too long or not, but since it's  a few pages short I can add it in.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: theweatherchazz on June 08, 2011, 04:54:57 PM

Hey everyone.  Its been a long time, I think years  :blushing:, since I've participated in the forums.  Thought I'd drop by and say hi to everyone. 

How's it going?
- Charles

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 08, 2011, 04:56:58 PM

Hi Chazz!!!! How are you? :) its Zach :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 08, 2011, 05:06:59 PM

Chazz! It's me intelliguy from youtube! Good to see you here! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on June 08, 2011, 05:11:50 PM

Quote from: theweatherchazz on June 08, 2011, 04:54:57 PM

Hey everyone.  Its been a long time, I think years  :blushing:, since I've participated in the forums.  Thought I'd drop by and say hi to everyone. 

How's it going?
- Charles

Hey Chazz! Nice to hear from you!  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 08, 2011, 05:42:30 PM

Hey Charles, how's it going? Nice to see you around here.  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 08, 2011, 05:51:35 PM

Hey, Chazz! :)

Zach, where did you get the amazing weather station? I got one from weather.com, too, but mine is pretty bad compared to that. I have to keep my weather sensor on my balcony away fromt he sun because it read 123 degrees a few days ago, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 08, 2011, 05:55:26 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 08, 2011, 05:51:35 PM

Zach, where did you get the amazing weather station? I got one from weather.com, too, but mine is pretty bad compared to that. I have to keep my weather sensor on my balcony away fromt he sun because it read 123 degrees a few days ago, lol.

Walmart.. though i want one that can actually upload data to wunderground.. >_<

and mine is exposed in sunlight, too :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 08, 2011, 06:29:11 PM

Quote from: theweatherchazz on June 08, 2011, 04:54:57 PM

Hey everyone.  Its been a long time, I think years  :blushing:, since I've participated in the forums.  Thought I'd drop by and say hi to everyone. 

How's it going?
- Charles

Hey Chazz, welcome! It's been a while since we've talked

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 08, 2011, 08:26:52 PM

Hi, Chazz! Hope all is well. It's been very hot in the MSP metro the past day or two. Try to stay cool!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 09, 2011, 02:29:51 AM

I don't really know you, Chazz, but you seem quite well-known by others. So.... hi!  :happy: Nice to meet ya.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 09, 2011, 08:04:48 AM

Quote from: theweatherchazz on June 08, 2011, 04:54:57 PM

Hey everyone.  Its been a long time, I think years  :blushing:, since I've participated in the forums.  Thought I'd drop by and say hi to everyone. 

How's it going?
- Charles

Welcome to the forums, Charles!  I hope everything is going well for you. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 09, 2011, 08:43:23 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 09, 2011, 02:29:51 AM

I don't really know you, Chazz, but you seem quite well-known by others. So.... hi!  :happy: Nice to meet ya.

http://youtube.com/theweatherchazz (http://youtube.com/theweatherchazz)

Quote from: theweatherchazz on June 08, 2011, 04:54:57 PM

Hey everyone.  Its been a long time, I think years  :blushing:, since I've participated in the forums.  Thought I'd drop by and say hi to everyone. 

How's it going?
- Charles

Hey Chazz! I'm TWCFreak on YouTube!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 12, 2011, 02:37:45 AM

So, I assume most of y'all are on summer vacay now? I have a week to spend! I don't get my final grades till Monday. So I'm practically nervous. :S

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 12, 2011, 11:59:39 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 12, 2011, 02:37:45 AM

So, I assume most of y'all are on summer vacay now? I have a week to spend! I don't get my final grades till Monday. So I'm practically nervous. :S

I wish.  I started summer courses last week, one of which is Calculus I, which I dropped last semester because I had a horrible prof.  Seems to be going better this time around, I have a test tomorrow so after this post I'm grabbing a cup of coffee and hittin' those problems.  My other class is a weight-lifting class.  I only need one credit after calc to get my degree, so I figured what the hell?  Might as well doing it and get buff (HA!!..right).  At least physically fit.

Hope you all have a great summer and ENJOY!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 12:36:45 PM

Ill be taking Calc 1 hopefully my Senior year (pre-Calc next year).. i heard its rough and varies by instructor.. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:38:57 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 12, 2011, 12:36:45 PM

Ill be taking Calc 1 hopefully my Senior year (pre-Calc next year).. i heard its rough and varies by instructor.. :hmm:

Did you take Algebra 2?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:47:51 PM

This will be my last week of school... I have only 3 finals I have to take.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:38:57 PM

Did you take Algebra 2?

Seeing how he's taking pre-cal as a junior he must be in the AP group. As such he probably did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 01:49:17 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:38:57 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 12, 2011, 12:36:45 PM

Ill be taking Calc 1 hopefully my Senior year (pre-Calc next year).. i heard its rough and varies by instructor.. :hmm:

Did you take Algebra 2?

Yes.

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:47:51 PM

Seeing how he's taking pre-cal as a junior he must be in the AP group. As such he probably did.

Pre-calc isnt an AP course, but Calc is ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:49:50 PM

I think I'm the only one here who took him until senior year to get to geometry (don't ask why)  :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:50:58 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:47:51 PM

This will be my last week of school... I have only 3 finals I have to take.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:38:57 PM

Did you take Algebra 2?

Seeing how he's taking pre-cal as a junior he must be in the AP group. As such he probably did.

It's like that in my school too, but the kids there took Algebra 2 during their freshmen year and geometry the following year. I don't think you can jump right into Precal without taking Algebra 2 though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 01:52:17 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:49:50 PM

I think I'm the only one here who took him until senior year to get to geometry (don't ask why)  :blushing:

Dont worry.. Ive seen it where people are tops in social studies/science at my school, but are sluggish in math :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:52:21 PM

Speaking of calculus, I got placed into Calculus I for the fall semester but I'm not even in a precal course. Waddup wit dat :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 01:53:54 PM

Didnt you take precal your senior year?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:54:35 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 12, 2011, 01:53:54 PM

Didnt you take precal your senior year?

Yeah I did, but I dropped it because of heavy workload and I forgot most of the stuff I learned in that class. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:55:36 PM

Then you shouldn't take Calc 1 in college... I would choose an advanced algebra course instead before moving on to a calc course. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 01:58:03 PM

Wow.. sounds tough Vic  :( hopefully you can have some better help in college though.. whether its professors or friends or other pupils in general :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2011, 01:58:38 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 12, 2011, 01:55:36 PM

Then you shouldn't take Calc 1 in college... I would choose an advanced algebra course instead before moving on to a calc course. :yes:

True, but I don't get credit. I need a certain number of credits for graduation. I also have to take Calc by sophomore year if I want to transfer into a pharmacy school and that too is contingent on the number of credits I have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on June 12, 2011, 05:04:07 PM

I am currently out of town and visiting my grandparents in southwest Florida. Zach, I went through (actually bypassed) Tampa on I-75 last Thursday. I like seeing Tampa's skyline in the distance from 75 as you crest the hill toward the Brandon exit, (exit # 257) where the mall is.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 05:39:20 PM

Nice to hear Brian :) have a good time! I was actually getting onto I-75 from Exit #257 just this past Friday night after shopping in Brandon :D unfortunately though we had to make a turn around to go home because the EB side of SR-60 had its NB I-75 ramp closed >.<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2011, 06:55:08 PM

Polk County, FL is under a severe thunderstorm warning now and no one chose to break in.. no crawls are scrolling either.. how lovely  <_<

EDIT: 6:56.. took WTVT 7 minutes to get to it.. wtf

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 12, 2011, 07:00:36 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 12, 2011, 06:55:08 PM

Polk County, FL is under a severe thunderstorm warning now and no one chose to break in.. no crawls are scrolling either.. how lovely  <_<

EDIT: 6:56.. took WTVT 7 minutes to get to it.. wtf

That always happens around here. I actually get the Warning about a minute after it's issued through IEMbot. The stations take about 4-5 minutes after the warning goes out on IEMbot.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 13, 2011, 01:22:35 AM

Can anyone tell me the difference between a pre-calc class and an Advanced Math class? I never took neither of them, but I am just curious. Is advanced math basically the same thing as pre-calc or is it more lenient?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 13, 2011, 06:40:32 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 13, 2011, 01:22:35 AM

Can anyone tell me the difference between a pre-calc class and an Advanced Math class? I never took neither of them, but I am just curious. Is advanced math basically the same thing as pre-calc or is it more lenient?

I would say Advanced Math is just a general math course that goes over a little bit of everything, but it probably depends on the college.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 14, 2011, 11:29:26 PM

Well, I hooked up my WeatherStar XL to a TV this evevning. It has v2 graphics and comes from the Wheeling, WV/Flushing, OH area.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 15, 2011, 11:45:13 AM

Here's what my WeatherStar XL looks like when hooked up to my TV. Sorry for the poor quality, I recorded this with my webcam.

Retired WeatherStar XL - 6/15/11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDSkcN-yP_U#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 15, 2011, 11:18:08 PM

Just witnessed one of the best days of my life!

Bruins win the 2011 Stanley Cup and i can't wait until Saturday for the Victory Parade!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 16, 2011, 10:12:10 AM

I would probably see if I can get taken out of Calc I if I were you, Vic. However, it's really not as hard as the stereotype, in my opinion. I guess it's up to you to allow the school to put you in it or not.

Nice WeatherSTAR XL, MichiganStorm96! They're all over the place now, it seems.

Well, my wisdom teeth surgery is tomorrow, and I'm really nervous. Got to get 4. Hopefully it won't be as bad as I'll think, and I'll make sure to tell you guys how it goes!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 17, 2011, 01:35:02 AM

I can't believe it's been nearly 6 months since I last posted here. :blink:

Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and say hey! I know I haven't been in here in forever, but numerous things so far this year have seriously kept me busy with life and I've had not so much free time for here. (Particularly with school work - but it's summer now so that's no longer an issue) Not to mention I've lost much of my interest in TWC in the past couple of years too, so that's part of the reason. :hmm:

I will try to come back here more often this summer, though - I certainly have no plans of staying MIA forever! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 17, 2011, 07:22:49 AM

Hey, Stephen!  Hope everything is getting better for you now that you can relax a little.  Life can really throw you curve balls as you get older.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 17, 2011, 08:53:47 AM

Hey, Stephen! Nice to hear from you! Enjoy your summer.  B)

Well, I'm about to leave right now to get my wisdom teeth out. Hopefully I won't die.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 17, 2011, 09:26:18 AM

Hey Stephen hope things are alright for you!  :)

Ive lost somewhat an interest in TWC as well, though not by heart. All I do is view TWC as a regular viewer and not a fan.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 17, 2011, 01:18:54 PM

Well, the surgery is over. It felt surprisingly quick, thanks to the anesthesia. I'm icing my cheeks while watching The Price is Right. The bleeding is really gross, but I hope that goes away soon, So far, not as bad as I thought.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on June 17, 2011, 02:10:21 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 17, 2011, 01:18:54 PM

Well, the surgery is over. It felt surprisingly quick, thanks to the anesthesia. I'm icing my cheeks while watching The Price is Right. The bleeding is really gross, but I hope that goes away soon, So far, not as bad as I thought.

Wow, hope you get well soon.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 18, 2011, 11:57:49 AM

Hey, thank you! It's really not that bad at all. People who say the surgery is really bad probably end up getting a very painful condition called dry sockets, which happen if you drink through straws or eat hard foods too soon. It was definitely worth it to save my straight teeth in the future from becoming crowded. Just happened a later for me, as I'm in my 20's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2011, 02:03:33 PM

Isn't that a little late to get your wisdom teeth pulled out? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 18, 2011, 02:32:45 PM

I'm 21 and still have mine. Three came in just fine but one is on a slight slant and will probably have to come out soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 18, 2011, 03:05:20 PM

Very--especially compared to most of my friends who got them out in high school. He thinks my plastic retainer was pushing on them so they didn't come out all the way like normal. He also said they weren't getting clean enough because they were so far back, so he did the honors and took them out for me. He probably tried to scare me so he could make some cash, but the deed has been done.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2011, 04:03:17 PM

I didn't get mine out until last year, age 18. I think most people get them out age 15-16 after they go through orthodontics (which I am well overdue to get done).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on June 18, 2011, 08:27:51 PM

CNET Top 5: Brownest Hybrids (2011)
The latest Top 5 video that I've found (so far)

CNET Top 5: Brownest Hybrids (2011) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB78sQPO-Lw#ws)

Quote from: Stephen on June 17, 2011, 01:35:02 AM

I can't believe it's been nearly 6 months since I last posted here. :blink:

Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and say hey! I know I haven't been in here in forever, but numerous things so far this year have seriously kept me busy with life and I've had not so much free time for here. (Particularly with school work - but it's summer now so that's no longer an issue) Not to mention I've lost much of my interest in TWC in the past couple of years too, so that's part of the reason. :hmm:

I will try to come back here more often this summer, though - I certainly have no plans of staying MIA forever! :)

Nice to see you back here once again, Stephen! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2011, 08:58:16 PM

I graduated from high school last night.  :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2011, 11:13:12 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 18, 2011, 08:58:16 PM

I graduated from high school last night.  :cool3:

Congrats buddy, high school graduation is a big milestone in life

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 19, 2011, 01:29:16 AM

I'm starting to become a little bit alarmed about myself... the last time I went to see the dentist, she told me that my teeth were "perfectly fine" and that I can come back in the next six months. She never told me anything about wisdom teeth. I assume I don't have any, but I could be wrong. Maybe I need to schedule a checkup once more just to be sure.

I feel too jittery tonight. I'm typing waaaaay too fast.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 19, 2011, 08:58:20 AM

Ha-ha, it's really nothing to fret about. If your dentist didn't mention, it then you're probably fine. If you can handle laser eye surgery, getting wisdom teeth removed probably isn't any worse.

Congrats, Mike!  B) Good luck in the--I think better--world of college. So many more things to do, people to meet, and opportunities to seize.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 19, 2011, 09:33:40 AM

Gosh, this must be a carzy dream.. :wacko:

So i was in a dream watching TWC and its storming at my house and Dr Forbes was covering the storms, however they had another data outage, so Dr Forbes couldnt continue, so he faded out. What happened afterwards was that a WPS-based system came up with graphics using the 05-08 titlebars displaying random maps.. it wasnt the emergency feed because it faded in and the song playing was "Night Drive" by Timothy Drury.. so then I went to my desktop to go to the IRC and see if anyone else saw it but i was too shaky and almost fainted.. I was saying "OMG" very frequently.. :rofl2:

About why the song was "Night Drive" by Timothy Drury, i had my computer volume up a little too high and played the music overnight.. and when I woke up after it, that was the song playing :P haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 20, 2011, 06:28:03 AM

The summer solstice will arrive on June 21 at 1:16 PM EDT, so the first day of summer is officially tomorrow. B)
I can already hear some of you thinking, "What are you talking about?  It's already been feeling like summer for weeks!" :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 20, 2011, 08:37:51 AM

Even though it's almost the first day of summer, I always get a little bit sad that the sun will be getting lower in the sky and that the days will be getting shorter from here till late December. I'm definitely a summer person, and I love the long days. Spring and summer are just so lively while fall and winter are symbols of death and sleep. Maybe I have Seasonal Affective Disorder...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 20, 2011, 01:20:28 PM

Quote from: Christina on June 20, 2011, 08:37:51 AM

I'm definitely a summer person, and I love the long days. Spring and summer are just so lively while fall and winter are symbols of death and sleep. Maybe I have Seasonal Affective Disorder...

Haha, I am so with you on that, I think I have "S.A.D." too...  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on June 20, 2011, 01:26:09 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on June 20, 2011, 01:20:28 PM

Quote from: Christina on June 20, 2011, 08:37:51 AM

I'm definitely a summer person, and I love the long days. Spring and summer are just so lively while fall and winter are symbols of death and sleep. Maybe I have Seasonal Affective Disorder...

Haha, I am so with you on that, I think I have "S.A.D." too...  :lol:

I also have "S.A.D." too.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 20, 2011, 02:21:24 PM

I definitely do too. :yes:

@Patrick more like 2 months here :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 20, 2011, 02:24:56 PM

It's amazing how powerful natural sunlight can be on our emotions and well-being.  Lacking that light is really what's the primary contributor to any seasonal disorder.  For those of you who really struggle with it, try planning special hobbies or interests that you can do during winter time or any dark and gloomy day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 20, 2011, 03:26:25 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 20, 2011, 06:28:03 AM

The summer solstice will arrive on June 21 at 1:16 PM EDT, so the first day of summer is officially tomorrow. B)
I can already hear some of you thinking, "What are you talking about?  It's already been feeling like summer for weeks!" :P

Yes, especially with triple-digits for the past week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 20, 2011, 04:17:21 PM

For me it's not really the lack of sunlight, but the lack of warmth. Cold is just so uncomfortable, and even in south Louisiana it just seems to last for so long. I like a gray, cloudy Christmas. After that, though, I am ready to kiss winter goodbye. January and February are awful for me. I will take your advice, Patrick, and try to take up some special hobbies during that time of year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 20, 2011, 04:44:47 PM

Oh God.. I so remember the time that I got depressed because of the lack of sunlight. It was during the CA Storm Parade on the week of January 18-22 of last year, when it rained so much in EC. Here in SD, it's been cloudy for most of the days, and it's starting to take a toll on me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on June 21, 2011, 09:29:01 AM

I didn't go to the last day of school last Tuesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 21, 2011, 09:36:33 AM

Aw, why not? Aren't the first and last days usually the best? Well, I guess not at my school, as they had finals on the last day. I like saying be to everyone, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 21, 2011, 10:38:28 AM

Yesterday I went to the orthodontist and found out that I am developing underbite. I have to get braces to try to correct it without surgery. I have to keep them on for 2 years, and then I have to get my wisdom teeth removed.

12 years old - braces on
14 years old - braces off
15 years old - wisdom teeth extraction

Wow, it's gonna be a rough coulple of years :\

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 21, 2011, 10:42:26 AM

Trust me Trevor... it wont be hard.. all the ages you listed with the tasks next to them was how i was ;)

I got my braces on 1/8/08 at 12 years old (though i was almost 13 :P)
I got them pulled on 8/15/09 at 14 years old
I got my wisdom teeth pulled on 7/21/10 at 15 years old

Youll be fine :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 21, 2011, 11:23:55 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on June 21, 2011, 10:38:28 AM

Yesterday I went to the orthodontist and found out that I am developing underbite. I have to get braces to try to correct it without surgery. I have to keep them on for 2 years, and then I have to get my wisdom teeth removed.

12 years old - braces on
14 years old - braces off
15 years old - wisdom teeth extraction

Wow, it's gonna be a rough coulple of years :\

They do hurt when you first get them on, but trust me, in a few days, you wont even notice that you have them. I've been on and off with braces since 2006, due to an overbite and large spaces between my teeth. So I've pretty much gotten used to them. In fact, I just got my braces off last Wednesday. Trust me, braces really are worth it. My teeth are straight with no spaces, and I no longer have an overbite.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 21, 2011, 11:51:44 AM

Thanks Zach and Matthew :)

@Zach: That's kinda freaky how that turned out :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 21, 2011, 12:32:53 PM

I have an overbite and have been needing braces since 2004, but I've refused to wear them over the years and now it's probably too late to get them corrected without getting several surgeries done, according to my last visit to an orthodontist last October. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 21, 2011, 01:02:19 PM

Wisdom teeth surgery isn't bad; I know because I just got it. Braces will be more annoying, but they are totally worth it.

I am developing an under bite again, but my teeth still look pretty straight. What's the big deal with an under bite anyway? As long as it's not horrid, I don't why it's that bad. Wait, or is that overbite? Ugh. I have the one that means your top teeth are farther forward than your bottom teeth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 21, 2011, 01:05:35 PM

Quote from: Christina on June 21, 2011, 01:02:19 PM

Wisdom teeth surgery isn't bad; I know because I just got it. Braces will be more annoying, but they are totally worth it.

I am developing an under bite again, but my teeth still look pretty straight. What's the big deal with an under bite anyway? As long as it's not horrid, I don't why it's that bad. Wait, or is that overbite? Ugh. I have the one that means your top teeth are farther forward than your bottom teeth.

I think that's an overbite Christina, but I'm not too sure either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 21, 2011, 02:20:10 PM

Overbite:
(http://www.braciz.com/images/gallery/text2aimage.jpg)


Underbite:
(http://www.bracesquestions.com/admin/emer_images/teen-adult-underbite.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 21, 2011, 02:23:37 PM

I definitely have the overbite then. Under bite was what one of my friends had really bad, but I still don't think it's worth corrective surgery unless it's grotesquely bad.

On another note, my XL came in the mail today.  :happy: I also just posted some pics of my room for the heck of it, hehe. Once I recover more from my wisdom tooth extractions, I'll be excited to piddle around with it some. I may be an idiot for buying one, and it may take my whole life to figure it out if ever, but I have always been a big fan of the XL, and I'm really glad I get to possess a piece of TWC history that displayed the local forecast to thousands of people in Pennsylvania. I guess you can say I'm very sentimental.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 21, 2011, 04:43:57 PM

Nice, Christina. Is that the XL that one user from PA had for sale in eBay?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 21, 2011, 04:52:43 PM

Thank you! Yep. This is the one that worked and that was able to boot up the last LF it had. It's a v.3 from Warren, PA (at least that's what it says on the unit). I hope it was powered off before it was unplugged, because that's a big warning in the manual.  :yes: I'm going to educate myself on it big time before I do anything with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 21, 2011, 04:57:53 PM

Back to the braces/wisdom teeth thing.  Make sure after you get your braces off to WEAR YOUR RETAINER!  It's annoying, but it does wonders.  However, keep an eye on your teeth after your wisdom teeth are removed.  I had my tops removed around your age (12 or 13) before braces, so my teeth would not move after having braces.  However, I had my bottum wisdom teeth removed last summer, which, in turn, moved by bottom teeth, which means that along with my permanent retainer (goes across 6 of my bottum teeth), I have to wear a full retainer on the bottum at night.  Already, I have noticed a change, and the teeth that were out of place are nearly in place because of this retainer.  So, in short, WEAR THE RETAINER(S)! 

Braces are 110% worth the time, if you take care of your teeth after having them removed.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 21, 2011, 08:14:04 PM

:O What's this? An XL with regional (blank) CC map and AQ Forecast?
Marchfield Weatherstar XL with Air Quality Forecast (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6g5kLylr7U#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 21, 2011, 08:33:57 PM

Wow, very nice find!!! That's the first v3 with Air Quality I've seen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on June 22, 2011, 02:29:15 AM

Thanks. I wonder, since everyone thought Air Quality was discontinued, doesn't that mean that the 4000 AQ was not discontinued? (Being that said 4000 was in California)

I'm sure this one had it since its high up in the mountains.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 22, 2011, 06:55:08 PM

Firefox 5 has been released.  It's mainly a security and stability update under the hood.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 22, 2011, 10:28:08 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 22, 2011, 06:55:08 PM

Firefox 5 has been released.  It's mainly a security and stability update under the hood.

So any major changes (i.e. design and layout)? I got a message telling me to install it, but then it said it wouldn't support some of my toolbars and add-ons, so I declined. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 23, 2011, 12:53:08 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 22, 2011, 10:28:08 PM

So any major changes (i.e. design and layout)? I got a message telling me to install it, but then it said it wouldn't support some of my toolbars and add-ons, so I declined. :hmm:

There aren't any changes in design and layout.  All the tweaks are internal.  The only setting change I see is that you can prevent websites from tracking you.  Just wait a couple weeks for the third-party developers to update their toolbars and add-ons.  I only have two add-ons and no toolbars as I hate clutter and prefer simplicity, which is what allowed me to make the upgrade with no issue.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2011, 01:55:03 AM

Wow that was quick. I still have 3.5/3.6 in my PCs. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 23, 2011, 07:36:13 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 23, 2011, 01:55:03 AM

Wow that was quick. I still have 3.5/3.6 in my PCs. :P

Mozilla is moving to a rapid release development cycle now thanks to Chrome.  You can expect Firefox 6 around this fall and Firefox 7 near the end of this year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 23, 2011, 11:59:08 AM

Hey everyone, I decided to turn into a composer today, and no my name isnt Bach (yet :P).. I pu together a small piece of music called "Rollercoaster Feeling", and attached below is the .mid file so you can hear what it sounds like, and if you are a pianist Ill attach the sheet too. Hope you guys like it, this was my first time doing something like this. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 23, 2011, 09:45:23 PM

LOL...Get the hell outta here everyone, Jim Cantore's here!

Running from Jim Cantore (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48r4IQTB3NE#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on June 25, 2011, 01:42:42 PM

Today is the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing.  :cry: However, his legacy will forever live on, as the greatest entertainer of all time!  :clap: RIP MJ.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on June 25, 2011, 11:53:30 PM

Quote from: MichiganStorm96 on June 23, 2011, 09:45:23 PM

LOL...Get the hell outta here everyone, Jim Cantore's here!

Running from Jim Cantore ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48r4IQTB3NE#ws[/url])

Ha! I like this one. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 26, 2011, 02:11:19 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on June 25, 2011, 01:42:42 PM

Today is the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing.  :cry: However, his legacy will forever live on, as the greatest entertainer of all time!  :clap: RIP MJ.

Meh.. I was more upset when Billy Mays died!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 26, 2011, 04:26:31 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2011, 02:11:19 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on June 25, 2011, 01:42:42 PM

Today is the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing.  :cry: However, his legacy will forever live on, as the greatest entertainer of all time!  :clap: RIP MJ.

Meh.. I was more upset when Billy Mays died!

Hahaha! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on June 26, 2011, 09:37:23 AM

Quote from: Martin on June 26, 2011, 04:26:31 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 26, 2011, 02:11:19 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on June 25, 2011, 01:42:42 PM

Today is the two-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing.  :cry: However, his legacy will forever live on, as the greatest entertainer of all time!  :clap: RIP MJ.

Meh.. I was more upset when Billy Mays died!

Hahaha! :P

It's amazing how heartless and insensitive some people can be.  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 26, 2011, 10:35:58 AM

I must say... i hope it stays cloudy like this all day.. its still in the lower 70s out here! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 26, 2011, 11:13:30 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 26, 2011, 10:35:58 AM

I must say... i hope it stays cloudy like this all day.. its still in the lower 70s out here! :happy:

I'm at 75 right now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 26, 2011, 02:27:03 PM

 

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on June 26, 2011, 09:37:23 AM

It's amazing how heartless and insensitive some people can be.  :hammer:

Sorry it was just a joke

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on June 26, 2011, 06:13:58 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 26, 2011, 10:35:58 AM

I must say... i hope it stays cloudy like this all day.. its still in the lower 70s out here! :happy:

But the sun has come out and it is 88 now.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 27, 2011, 11:07:56 PM

I love our ABC affiliate here especially when they do severe weather coverage, but do you think this ad is credible? Does it seem like hype what he's saying about this new radar of theirs?  :thinking:

WSB-TV Stormtrakcer 2 HD Radar Promo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIu3FKfIHzE#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 27, 2011, 11:56:45 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on June 27, 2011, 11:07:56 PM

I love our ABC affiliate here especially when they do severe weather coverage, but do you think this ad is credible? Does it seem like hype what he's saying about this new radar of theirs?  :thinking:

WSB-TV Stormtrakcer 2 HD Radar Promo ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIu3FKfIHzE#[/url])

Do I think it is credible? Yes.  Hype?  Not so much.  As I said recently in another thread, severe weather sells.  Seems they are trying to get people to check out their new RADAR, and see why they should trust this station for weather coverage.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 28, 2011, 12:27:14 AM

Quote from: wxmediafan on June 27, 2011, 11:56:45 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on June 27, 2011, 11:07:56 PM

I love our ABC affiliate here especially when they do severe weather coverage, but do you think this ad is credible? Does it seem like hype what he's saying about this new radar of theirs?  :thinking:

WSB-TV Stormtrakcer 2 HD Radar Promo ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIu3FKfIHzE#[/url])

Do I think it is credible? Yes.  Hype?  Not so much.  As I said recently in another thread, severe weather sells.  Seems they are trying to get people to check out their new RADAR, and see why they should trust this station for weather coverage.

I think it's credible, but I just wanted to see what other people's opinions would be. They certainly don't have to try very hard to pull in viewers for severe weather coverage. They work tirelessly on many occasions during severe weather outbreaks for as long as 4 to 6 hours straight with no commercial or news interruptions keeping folks safe. The April 27th tornado outbreak is one of many for example. Every other station was a joke doing their own version of TWC live weather updates every 30 minutes or not even bothering with that and decided a crawl would do the trick, our FOX affiliate greatly disappointed me that night reporting that a possible mile wide tornado was on the ground near Rome, Ga then went back to American Idol! All I kept thinking was "WTH? Why would you say something like that then go back to regular programming? That's stupid. It was like they didn't even care. (Sorry about the sudden rant at the end, when I think about how those other stations constantly drop the ball in circumstances like this it really bothers me. It's no wonder this station has been #1 in ratings for so long.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 28, 2011, 07:24:22 AM

Ha ha, you gotta love American Idol, right? It's kind of like how Oprah was more important than the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA when she pushed the game back a day to do something in Chicago.

I think the ad looks really neat. It reminds me a lot of the first TWC Today in the new HD studio.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 28, 2011, 06:41:30 PM

If you want to see what WeatherNation looks like....check it out. 

http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation (http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation)


It's a service that lets you watch TV online, and they happen to carry WeatherNation. I don't care for their OCMs...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 28, 2011, 08:41:28 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on June 28, 2011, 06:41:30 PM

If you want to see what WeatherNation looks like....check it out. 

[url]http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation[/url] ([url]http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation[/url])


It's a service that lets you watch TV online, and they happen to carry WeatherNation. I don't care for their OCMs...

Watched a little of it. It feels like my local weather man trying to cover the whole country. Lackluster graphics and material.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Took me a while to figure out how to work this out..  :wacko: but i managed to integrate a way for people that dont have Interstate fonts on their PC to see interstate on my CC page now! :happy: http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/ (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 28, 2011, 08:57:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Took me a while to figure out how to work this out..  :wacko: but i managed to integrate a way for people that dont have Interstate fonts on their PC to see interstate on my CC page now! :happy: [url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url] ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url])

Now the weather info doesn't show at all on my computer. It used to show, but it wouldn't be in Interstate, since I didn't have that font.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:58:18 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on June 28, 2011, 08:57:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Took me a while to figure out how to work this out..  :wacko: but i managed to integrate a way for people that dont have Interstate fonts on their PC to see interstate on my CC page now! :happy: [url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url] ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url])

Now the weather info doesn't show at all on my computer.

Forgot to say, but its only recommended in FF or Chrome..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 28, 2011, 09:43:14 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:58:18 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on June 28, 2011, 08:57:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Took me a while to figure out how to work this out..  :wacko: but i managed to integrate a way for people that dont have Interstate fonts on their PC to see interstate on my CC page now! :happy: [url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url] ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url])

Now the weather info doesn't show at all on my computer.

Forgot to say, but its only recommended in FF or Chrome..

I'm on Chrome and can't see it either. I'm running Mac, if that makes a difference.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2011, 09:49:57 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on June 28, 2011, 09:43:14 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:58:18 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on June 28, 2011, 08:57:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

Took me a while to figure out how to work this out..  :wacko: but i managed to integrate a way for people that dont have Interstate fonts on their PC to see interstate on my CC page now! :happy: [url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url] ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/[/url])

Now the weather info doesn't show at all on my computer.

Forgot to say, but its only recommended in FF or Chrome..

I'm on Chrome and can't see it either. I'm running Mac, if that makes a difference.

Hmm, thats odd :hmm: if you have access to Windows try that (but Chrome and or FF only)..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 28, 2011, 09:54:12 PM

I'll try it on Windows. I'll also add that I could see the text briefly before the template loaded, but the template covered it. The map is working fine.


EDIT: It's working on Windows. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2011, 09:55:24 PM

I have yet to work on the map.. its only the CC page that i changed over for now.. but thanks Pavel and Trevor for letting me know! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2011, 12:47:53 AM

From July 3-10, I will not be online as I enjoy a vacation in NC with my family.  We'll be in NC for the 4th and later exploring the Outer Banks.  This trip also marks my completion of one year with the NWS, which is on July 6.  If you need me when I return, please send a PM.  Take care! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 29, 2011, 12:50:09 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2011, 12:47:53 AM

From July 3-10, I will not be online as I enjoy a vacation in NC with my family.  We'll be in NC for the 4th and later exploring the Outer Banks.  This trip also marks my completion of one year with the NWS, which is on July 6.  If you need me when I return, please send a PM.  Take care! B)

Have fun and stay cool Patrick!  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 29, 2011, 01:45:51 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2011, 12:47:53 AM

From July 3-10, I will not be online as I enjoy a vacation in NC with my family.  We'll be in NC for the 4th and later exploring the Outer Banks.  This trip also marks my completion of one year with the NWS, which is on July 6.  If you need me when I return, please send a PM.  Take care! B)

Have an awesome trip Patrick! :)

Title: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 29, 2011, 08:32:34 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2011, 12:47:53 AM

From July 3-10, I will not be online as I enjoy a vacation in NC with my family.  We'll be in NC for the 4th and later exploring the Outer Banks.  This trip also marks my completion of one year with the NWS, which is on July 6.  If you need me when I return, please send a PM.  Take care! B)

Have fun and congratulations on your first year at the NWS!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2011, 08:29:13 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2011, 12:47:53 AM

From July 3-10, I will not be online as I enjoy a vacation in NC with my family.  We'll be in NC for the 4th and later exploring the Outer Banks.  This trip also marks my completion of one year with the NWS, which is on July 6.  If you need me when I return, please send a PM.  Take care! B)

Have a BLAST and enjoy yourself! :-)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2011, 08:29:32 PM

http://youtu.be/lVQR48vXxQU?t=41s (http://youtu.be/lVQR48vXxQU?t=41s)

I noticed his severe weather music sounds similar our storm alert!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 29, 2011, 10:50:37 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 29, 2011, 08:29:32 PM

[url]http://youtu.be/lVQR48vXxQU?t=41s[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/lVQR48vXxQU?t=41s[/url])

I noticed his severe weather music sounds similar our storm alert!

Reminds me of the theme Louisville's Fox Station (I was actually there earlier tonight) uses for their 6:30 Newscast, They use "Lighthouse" by 360 for everything else.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on June 30, 2011, 12:16:17 PM

Quote from: Martin on June 28, 2011, 08:41:28 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on June 28, 2011, 06:41:30 PM

If you want to see what WeatherNation looks like....check it out. 

[url]http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation[/url] ([url]http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation[/url])


It's a service that lets you watch TV online, and they happen to carry WeatherNation. I don't care for their OCMs...

Watched a little of it. It feels like my local weather man trying to cover the whole country. Lackluster graphics and material.

Which I suspected would be the case. Few organizations (especially new upstart ones) have the sheer resources that a channel like TWC (let alone NBC) has.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 01, 2011, 10:46:05 AM

Uhh, hey guys.  :wave: Coming back after a brief short absence. I just wanted to let y'all know that I won't be as active as I used to be anymore...I guess it's for real this time. I got promoted to moderator at another forum last night and it's going to require my full attention. I know I missed the LAT48s and all the cool stuff that has happened, but to be honest, TWC just left my interests. You guys are awesome, and I'm going to miss y'all. I'll still visit the chat when it's active, and you can still IM me, but I can't guarantee if I'll respond. So... I guess this is goodbye now? I think so. :(

btw, i came here just to do this, and to ponyfy my profile. lol. MY LITTLE PONY FTW!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 01, 2011, 12:54:59 PM

Aww Ana, we will miss you greatly. :cry:

But, congratulations on being promoted on another forum! I think you'll be a great moderator. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 01, 2011, 09:40:45 PM

Good luck, Ana! I'll be a little sad to say good-bye to a fellow amiga here, but I can't blame you for setting your priorities in the way that are most important to you. Good luck being a moderator!  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2011, 12:13:44 AM

Hope you can still visit when you have spare time, but I can understand the changing of priorities for you, Ana.  Take care, and good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 02, 2011, 06:40:14 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on June 28, 2011, 06:41:30 PM

If you want to see what WeatherNation looks like....check it out. 

[url]http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation[/url] ([url]http://www.filmon.com/#WeatherNation[/url])


It's a service that lets you watch TV online, and they happen to carry WeatherNation. I don't care for their OCMs...

Well, I really like the concept. Good news though, according to their Facebook page, WeatherNation is a free broadcast (over satellite).

If they were to do some graphics work (enlarge fonts which is desperately needed, add more cities to maps, etc.), change some content (like the music), then they can make it. I mean FFS, even Jeremy Leford's Visual Basic programming produced a better national forecast!

If they can make the adjustments, then maybe, just maybe, they can make it, and that would be a good thing for the viewer if it does.

Also some additional OCM training couldn't hurt either. Once that's done, it would be all good.

They want people to contact their cable provider and ask for WN, however, unless they can offer a solution for local forecasting (like the intellistar), thats unlikely a cable provider would choose that even if the feed is free.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

Apparently, there's another goon stealing our videos. He stole several of Tavores', one of mines, a few from a former user, and he's stealing emulation videos as well.
http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon (http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 02, 2011, 02:16:22 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

Apparently, there's another goon stealing our videos. He stole several of Tavores', one of mines, a few from a former user, and he's stealing emulation videos as well.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url])

Heh, He wasn't being very smart. He must doesn't check his subscriptions because if he did he would know those videos are showing up in my subscription box right now. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2011, 02:16:47 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

Apparently, there's another goon stealing our videos. He stole several of Tavores', one of mines, a few from a former user, and he's stealing emulation videos as well.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url])

To be honest, I don't really care anymore...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 02:23:05 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on July 02, 2011, 02:16:22 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

Apparently, there's another goon stealing our videos. He stole several of Tavores', one of mines, a few from a former user, and he's stealing emulation videos as well.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url])

Heh, He wasn't being very smart. He must doesn't check his subscriptions because if he did he would know those videos are showing up in my subscription box right now. :rolleyes:

He looks like a bot to me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 02, 2011, 02:25:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 02:23:05 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on July 02, 2011, 02:16:22 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

Apparently, there's another goon stealing our videos. He stole several of Tavores', one of mines, a few from a former user, and he's stealing emulation videos as well.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url])

Heh, He wasn't being very smart. He must doesn't check his subscriptions because if he did he would know those videos are showing up in my subscription box right now. :rolleyes:

He looks like a bot to me

That guy has an obsession with me :wacko: his main inspiration is yours truly and he is blocked by me.. he sucks up onto me because of my "über-awesome" emulations :rolleyes:

Also, if you want odd, how about this stalker (http://www.youtube.com/vanhalen101492)...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 02:31:11 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 02, 2011, 02:25:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 02:23:05 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on July 02, 2011, 02:16:22 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 01:44:36 PM

Apparently, there's another goon stealing our videos. He stole several of Tavores', one of mines, a few from a former user, and he's stealing emulation videos as well.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/TWCjon[/url])

Heh, He wasn't being very smart. He must doesn't check his subscriptions because if he did he would know those videos are showing up in my subscription box right now. :rolleyes:

He looks like a bot to me

That guy has an obsession with me :wacko: his main inspiration is yours truly and he is blocked by me.. he sucks up onto me because of my "über-awesome" emulations :rolleyes:

Also, if you want odd, how about this stalker ([url]http://www.youtube.com/vanhalen101492[/url])...

Yes, and I'm getting really sick and tired of him posting my name everywhere in public, even after I repeatedly told him to stop. I'm thinking about reporting him, but then again those videos aren't really "ours", they're property of NBC/TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 02, 2011, 02:31:41 PM

My comment on one of his videos that he mentioned had 'bad quality'...

Quote

It's bad quality because when you steal a video off of YouTube, it decreases the quality. When you go to steal a video, make sure the setting is set to the highest quality. Then everyone can see you're stolen video in HD :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 02, 2011, 02:33:50 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 02, 2011, 02:31:41 PM

My comment on one of his videos that he mentioned had 'bad quality'...

Quote

It's bad quality because when you steal a video off of YouTube, it decreases the quality. When you go to steal a video, make sure the setting is set to the highest quality. Then everyone can see you're stolen video in HD :D

Trevor, I really recommend you stay out of this because he hasnt attacked you and I dont want you getting into this..

Back to TWCjons case.. if you noticed in one of his IS emulations, he has taken stuff off my server, such as two animated icons i gave him no permission to use whatsoever, though he did credit me.. but still...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 02:42:12 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 02, 2011, 02:33:50 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 02, 2011, 02:31:41 PM

My comment on one of his videos that he mentioned had 'bad quality'...

Quote

It's bad quality because when you steal a video off of YouTube, it decreases the quality. When you go to steal a video, make sure the setting is set to the highest quality. Then everyone can see you're stolen video in HD :D

Trevor, I really recommend you stay out of this because he hasnt attacked you and I dont want you getting into this..

Back to TWCjons case.. if you noticed in one of his IS emulations, he has taken stuff off my server, such as two animated icons i gave him no permission to use whatsoever, though he did credit me.. but still...

I agree with Zach, Trevor. It's best that you stay out of this because it doesn't help the situation, whatsoever. I'll be keeping an eye out and Zach, be on alert in case he steals your LF videos

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 02, 2011, 02:43:45 PM

Better yet why not just leave him alone? All hes looking for is attention and apparently he got it because he was getting lack of it and obviously hes getting attention with all this video theft crap :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 02, 2011, 02:47:01 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 02, 2011, 02:43:45 PM

Better yet why not just leave him alone? All hes looking for is attention and apparently he got it because he was getting lack of it and obviously hes getting attention with all this video theft crap :rolleyes:

Yeah, it's better just to leave it alone. If I had a dollar for everytime someone stole one of my videos and reuploaded it to YT, I would be a billionaire by now. I remember once I uploaded a 3000 emulation about the Chicago Blizzard this year and I saw like half a dozen duplicates of it from different users. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 02:49:19 PM

It's always a good idea to watermark your emulations. LF vids are a different story..but emulations are your own work, and a watermark would be ideal to protect that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 02, 2011, 03:19:17 PM

He deleted the videos..well at least most of them, I didn't check all the videos that were removed, although he did post something nasty in the stolen Atlanta WxScan clips

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: theweatherchazz on July 02, 2011, 04:14:50 PM

Happy fourth of July weekend everyone!   :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 02, 2011, 04:38:44 PM

Hi Charles, same to you! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: brbjambajuice on July 03, 2011, 07:02:29 AM

Well guys, welcome to YouTube fame. Getting your videos copied off of YouTube is part of the YouTube fame fortune- Don't like it? Then take your talent elseware. You videos being stolen presents a good thing....

Why do I say that? Because it means they're wannabes, they want to have the same talent or same content as you. They're jelly of you! (jelly=jealous)That's my take on it if someone were to steal my vids.

If they pass it off as their own, then that's where it stops and you simply just DCMA that sucker. YouTube can do remove it if you do a DCMA report correctly.

Of course watermarking works too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 05, 2011, 04:19:42 PM

After having problems with Comcast in the start, we have decided to give them another shot. We already have internet, and we are scheduled to get TV and Phone on Saturday!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 07, 2011, 01:05:59 PM

Can someone please help me out? No YouTube videos will load for me, even after updating firefox and updating Flash Player. I upgraded my Flash Player to the latest version and upgraded Firefox to 3.6.18, but I still get a black panel with no video loading for every video I try to view. It's really frustrating.

Edit: seems to have worked after restarting my cpu and clearing my cache  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 10, 2011, 03:14:35 PM

I'm back from my vacation!  Despite the numerous showers and thunderstorms throughout most of the week, I was able to climb to the top of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and also visit the Biltmore house and estate.  Hope everyone is doing well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 10, 2011, 04:54:30 PM

Welcome back, Patrick! We didn't burn the site down while you were gone, ha ha. I would have happily taken some of those showers. We're still in an exceptional drought in south Louisiana.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 10, 2011, 06:05:23 PM

Just got home from Charlottesville. I was visiting some friends at the University of Virginia. Friday I was lucky enough to fly to Florida and see the last shuttle launch! It was amazing.

Welcome back Patrick :-) I am glad to hear you had a good time!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 10, 2011, 10:06:56 PM

Wow, that's awesome, Martin! :) I would dream of seeing that happen. You're very fortunate they didn't postpone the launch like some people feared.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 10, 2011, 11:30:30 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 10, 2011, 03:14:35 PM

I'm back from my vacation!  Despite the numerous showers and thunderstorms throughout most of the week, I was able to climb to the top of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and also visit the Biltmore house and estate.  Hope everyone is doing well.

Oooh, the view's nice up that lighthouse! I remember going up there back in 2003. Glad you had a great time :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 11, 2011, 09:12:32 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 10, 2011, 03:14:35 PM

I'm back from my vacation!  Despite the numerous showers and thunderstorms throughout most of the week, I was able to climb to the top of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and also visit the Biltmore house and estate.  Hope everyone is doing well.

I've been to the top of the supposedly-haunted Pensacola Lighthouse at the Pensacola NAS. The same one that the Ghost Hunters visited: GH Season 5 Episode 22 (1/7) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR08LNBSrJ0#noexternalembed)

Quote from: Christina on July 10, 2011, 10:06:56 PM

Wow, that's awesome, Martin! :) I would dream of seeing that happen. You're very fortunate they didn't postpone the launch like some people feared.

One of our local meteorologists, Todd Demers, won the NASA Tweetup and was able to attend the launch, one of his lifelong dreams. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 12, 2011, 01:54:04 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 11, 2011, 09:12:32 AM

I've been to the top of the supposedly-haunted Pensacola Lighthouse at the Pensacola NAS. The same one that the Ghost Hunters visited: GH Season 5 Episode 22 (1/7) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR08LNBSrJ0#noexternalembed[/url])

Thankfully, there was no paranormal activity during my first venture on top of a lighthouse. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcctornado77 on July 12, 2011, 04:06:31 PM

I've been to the top of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse twice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 13, 2011, 09:02:17 PM

My videos will now be available in beautiful 1080p HD!

TWC - Memphis IntelliStar - 100° Narration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj37RDi6RxA#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 13, 2011, 09:24:30 PM

Are you recording them in HD though? this is just me, but i do not recommend upconverting videos recorded in 480i..  :no: the quality doesnt change, it takes longer to render, and if its not the original quality its wasting space on a hard drive

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 13, 2011, 09:52:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2011, 09:24:30 PM

Are you recording them in HD though? this is just me, but i do not recommend upconverting videos recorded in 480i..  :no: the quality doesnt change, it takes longer to render, and if its not the original quality its wasting space on a hard drive

Not recording in HD, I made it HD in Sony Vegas. I also used a compressor that didn't alter the quality...it took about 8 minutes to upload.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 14, 2011, 05:41:02 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 13, 2011, 09:52:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2011, 09:24:30 PM

Are you recording them in HD though? this is just me, but i do not recommend upconverting videos recorded in 480i..  :no: the quality doesnt change, it takes longer to render, and if its not the original quality its wasting space on a hard drive

Not recording in HD, I made it HD in Sony Vegas. I also used a compressor that didn't alter the quality...it took about 8 minutes to upload.

You're still only recording a 480i signal. Regardless of how you upconvert it in any program, it's still only a 480i signal. It won't look any better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 14, 2011, 07:08:06 PM

I get my braces on tomorrow! Wish me luck! I'll post a picture afterwards.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 14, 2011, 10:32:22 PM

Congrats! Walk in there with a smile on your face because this is what all those years of those metal squares were for. Just make sure you wear your retainer when you're supposed to. I didn't, and my teeth shifted a bit, but still pretty straight to me.

Do any of you look at the license plates around you when you drive? I literally saw some fifteen to twenty Texas plates in a row just on my way to the grocery store. I know Texas is big enough to be its own country, but I've never seen so many in one sitting in Louisiana.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 15, 2011, 12:14:40 AM

When I was in Virginia Beach, nearly every car around me had North Carolina plates. Now, I realize it's near the NC border, but I really thought I was in North Carolina instead of Virginia Beach for a second!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 15, 2011, 09:24:47 AM

Quote from: Christina on July 14, 2011, 10:32:22 PM

Do any of you look at the license plates around you when you drive? I literally saw some fifteen to twenty Texas plates in a row just on my way to the grocery store. I know Texas is big enough to be its own country, but I've never seen so many in one sitting in Louisiana.

I usually notice them too. I often see quite a few California plates... and I live in Ohio! One day we had a boat load of snow, it was the middle of January and I was in the Best Buy parking lot where I saw a California plate and I thought, go home buddy, it's got to be warmer there than here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on July 15, 2011, 11:20:35 PM

I have seen Georgia plates here in Florida, a few of them from Fulton County. Just over the last couple weeks, I saw a Texas plate and South Carolina plate.  I have even seen Canada license plates here, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 15, 2011, 11:26:32 PM

When I was a cart pusher at Walmart, I'd see all types of license plates in the parking lot. Here in southern PA, it's common to see out of state plates like Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and Delaware, but occasionally I'd see ones from further out of state like Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Texas, California, and even as far as Alaska. I've also seen some Canadian plates from Ontario.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 16, 2011, 12:15:25 AM

I've been seeing a lot of cars with Florida tags here the last few months. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 16, 2011, 06:01:47 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 15, 2011, 12:14:40 AM

When I was in Virginia Beach, nearly every car around me had North Carolina plates. Now, I realize it's near the NC border, but I really thought I was in North Carolina instead of Virginia Beach for a second!

Depends on what part of Va Beach you were at. If you were in the southern portion its possible you saw so many plates because people in NC come to VA to do shopping. The Hampton Roads area typically has plates from all over the country since its a big NAVY area. Norfolk is after all the largest naval station in the world.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 16, 2011, 06:02:58 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 14, 2011, 07:08:06 PM

I get my braces on tomorrow! Wish me luck! I'll post a picture afterwards.

Hope it went well. I hated my time with braces but I doubt anyone actually loves it. I still ate all the bad foods though haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 16, 2011, 12:37:15 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 16, 2011, 06:02:58 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 14, 2011, 07:08:06 PM

I get my braces on tomorrow! Wish me luck! I'll post a picture afterwards.

Hope it went well. I hated my time with braces but I doubt anyone actually loves it. I still ate all the bad foods though haha

Well, I got them on, and right now they are as sore as :censored:!!!! Been taking Ibuprofen, and it seems like the pain is going away.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 16, 2011, 12:49:53 PM

Sorry for the double post, but I just happened to be looking at people born on February 11 (my birthday), and look who I found that was born on my birthday!

(http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af19/TWCFreak/Screenshot2011-07-16at114716AM.png)


Pretty cool, huh?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 16, 2011, 12:56:08 PM

My birthday is only one day after yours, but that's quite a coincidence that you share it with the founder of TWC. :blink:  In regards to your braces, you'll probably have to wait a couple weeks to get used to the new pressure inside your mouth from metal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 16, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Well guys, in case you're wondering why you haven't seen me in several days, it is because I was overseas in Paris, France on a very fun and exciting tour with my church. :) I returned this afternoon and am glad to see you all again, although I'm not so happy to return to the Texas heat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on July 16, 2011, 07:02:34 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 16, 2011, 12:37:15 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 16, 2011, 06:02:58 AM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 14, 2011, 07:08:06 PM

I get my braces on tomorrow! Wish me luck! I'll post a picture afterwards.

Hope it went well. I hated my time with braces but I doubt anyone actually loves it. I still ate all the bad foods though haha

Well, I got them on, and right now they are as sore as :censored:!!!! Been taking Ibuprofen, and it seems like the pain is going away.

I've needed braces for years because of a crooked tooth, but for some reason, I've never gotten them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 17, 2011, 01:25:46 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the finished product (straight teeth) is TOTALLY worth the hell you will go through.  (Okay..maybe not Hell..but you catch my drift)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2011, 01:32:39 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 16, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Well guys, in case you're wondering why you haven't seen me in several days, it is because I was overseas in Paris, France on a very fun and exciting tour with my church. :) I returned this afternoon and am glad to see you all again, although I'm not so happy to return to the Texas heat.

Wow, it must have been a really nice trip!  What did you think of Paris?  I took two years of French in high school, so I learned some landmarks around that city.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 17, 2011, 08:43:49 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2011, 01:32:39 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 16, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Well guys, in case you're wondering why you haven't seen me in several days, it is because I was overseas in Paris, France on a very fun and exciting tour with my church. :) I returned this afternoon and am glad to see you all again, although I'm not so happy to return to the Texas heat.

Wow, it must have been a really nice trip!  What did you think of Paris?  I took two years of French in high school, so I learned some landmarks around that city.

Paris was great...a really nice city. I enjoyed seeing the major landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe. The fireworks for Bastille Day were pretty neat, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 17, 2011, 10:27:58 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 17, 2011, 08:43:49 PM

Paris was great...a really nice city. I enjoyed seeing the major landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe. The fireworks for Bastille Day were pretty neat, too.

You sure saw a lot! :blink:  If you had been there one week later on the 24th, you would have seen the final stage of the Tour de France as the bicyclists reach the finish line.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 18, 2011, 01:34:29 AM

Paris is such a great city, with a lot of class. And when you go there, you realize that the French aren't as snooty as some people make them out to be.  :bleh:

My apologies for not being on the forums lately, but I've been busy, on vacation, and just being lazy as I usually am in the summertime. I've been in the Florida Keys and Cape Cod for the last two weeks, and got home a few days ago, to where it is hotter then all get out. Anyway, I'll try and stay on here a bit more. Hope everyone is doing well!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 18, 2011, 05:54:36 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 16, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Well guys, in case you're wondering why you haven't seen me in several days, it is because I was overseas in Paris, France on a very fun and exciting tour with my church. :) I returned this afternoon and am glad to see you all again, although I'm not so happy to return to the Texas heat.

Oh I am so glad you got to go!! Paris is a beautiful city. Please tell me you got to go to the Louvre! Possibly the most amazing museum/place I have ever visited.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 18, 2011, 03:33:24 PM

Also a Parisian visitor, ten days a few years ago.  Two days were out of town...at the Tour de France.

If you have Spotify, three TWC CDs are in their database: the second Locals CD, Holiday Party, and Getaway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 18, 2011, 04:15:53 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 18, 2011, 05:54:36 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 16, 2011, 06:25:20 PM

Well guys, in case you're wondering why you haven't seen me in several days, it is because I was overseas in Paris, France on a very fun and exciting tour with my church. :) I returned this afternoon and am glad to see you all again, although I'm not so happy to return to the Texas heat.

Oh I am so glad you got to go!! Paris is a beautiful city. Please tell me you got to go to the Louvre! Possibly the most amazing museum/place I have ever visited.

I did go to the Louvre. :) Although it was quite crowded, I was still able to enjoy most of (what I saw of) it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 19, 2011, 05:08:53 AM

Hey guys! I wont be on here until Saturday, July 23 since I'm heading off to Las Vegas later this morning! My plane leave Detroit Metro Airport at 9AM, and will take about 4 and a half hours to get there. I just wanted to let you guys know!

Matthew

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 19, 2011, 09:05:04 PM

Geez, you all are having some amazing trips!  Have fun in Vegas, Matthew. :wave:

Also, I'll be away during the next few days to visit my dad in WV as it's been a while since we last interacted with each other.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 19, 2011, 09:19:51 PM

Have a great trip you two! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 20, 2011, 03:57:26 PM

Weather Report!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v​=7QLSRMoKKS0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v​=7QLSRMoKKS0)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 20, 2011, 06:51:26 PM

Unfortunately the link to your video seems to be broken. :(

I just wanted to tell you that I'm back from my vacation in Gulf Shores. Very nice beaches! However, the ads about no more oil are definitely working; I sat in traffic for 4 hours from downtown Mobile to Gulf Shores. What should have been a 6 hour trip was 10.  :censored: And on my way home, I-10 at Pascagoula was completely shut down because of a truck fire, so highway 90 was a slow crawl for about an hour. Just glad to be back home (and did I mention I hate traffic :P).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 20, 2011, 07:43:15 PM

Here's what Martin tried to post, and it's not working as he missed up the HTML coding within his post.

Pretty much everywhere, it's gonna be hot. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QLSRMoKKS0#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 20, 2011, 08:31:02 PM

Quote from: Christina on July 20, 2011, 06:51:26 PM

Unfortunately the link to your video seems to be broken. :(

I just wanted to tell you that I'm back from my vacation in Gulf Shores. Very nice beaches! However, the ads about no more oil are definitely working; I sat in traffic for 4 hours from downtown Mobile to Gulf Shores. What should have been a 6 hour trip was 10.  :censored: And on my way home, I-10 at Pascagoula was completely shut down because of a truck fire, so highway 90 was a slow crawl for about an hour. Just glad to be back home (and did I mention I hate traffic :P).

I went to Orange Beach this past June, and we had to deal with traffic as well, except our issue was that lightning struck a power grid that was about 50 feet from me, blacking out the entire city of Gulf Shores, thus no traffic lights.

Also, for some reason, our hotel had cable (most hotels have satellite). With that being said, you probably had satellite at your hotel/condo, so here's a look at the IS down there! :D

TWC - Gulf Shores IntelliStar - June 6, 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3VNG_U194s#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 20, 2011, 08:38:52 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 20, 2011, 08:31:02 PM

(most hotels have satellite)

That isnt necessarily true.. all the hotels ive stayed at had cable..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 20, 2011, 08:46:20 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 20, 2011, 08:38:52 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 20, 2011, 08:31:02 PM

(most hotels have satellite)

That isnt necessarily true.. all the hotels ive stayed at had cable..

I guess it varies on where you go...that was my first experience with cable at a hotel. But then again, I've only been to Atlanta, Hot Springs, Destin, and Orange Beach (twice).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 20, 2011, 09:00:26 PM

That's exactly what the IS looked like where I stayed. I had cable!  :dance: Thanks for the link to the video, though.

Well, I guess it helps to not go on a Saturday afternoon. Also, it was raining when we went, so it was a terrible experience getting there. Glad you got to see that lightning show without getting hurt. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 20, 2011, 10:38:26 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 20, 2011, 07:43:15 PM

Here's what Martin tried to post, and it's not working as he missed up the HTML coding within his post.

LOL Thanks :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 20, 2011, 10:39:21 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 19, 2011, 05:08:53 AM

Hey guys! I wont be on here until Saturday, July 23 since I'm heading off to Las Vegas later this morning! My plane leave Detroit Metro Airport at 9AM, and will take about 4 and a half hours to get there. I just wanted to let you guys know!

Matthew

Have a blast! :) Let us know how you like Vegas!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on July 20, 2011, 10:42:37 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 20, 2011, 07:43:15 PM

Here's what Martin tried to post, and it's not working as he missed up the HTML coding within his post.

Good lord, I remember seeing that video a long time ago. :rofl2: Thanks for posting it.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 20, 2011, 10:42:59 PM

You guys are all lucky you get to go on vacation. I was going to go to Florida with my Mom and Sister but it turned out the week they wanted to go is the week I go back to university so that isn't going to happen  :thumbdown: However I did get my pass to CES 2011 which is so early in January that class isn't back in session yet so hopefully I'll get to take a vacay then if I get the money together to book the plane tickets and hotel.

On another topic who's excited for The 90s are All That on TeenNick that starts this weekend? I know I am! If you don't know about it they are going to be airing 90s Nickelodeon shows on TeenNick. As of right now these shows are going to be aired...

Opening Week:

All That
Clarissa Explains it All
Doug
Kenan & Kel

Subsequent weeks in rotation:
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Amanda Show
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
CatDog
Double Dare
GUTS
Hey Arnold!
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Rocket Power
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Rocko's Modern Life
Rugrats
Salute Your Shorts

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 20, 2011, 10:52:21 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on July 20, 2011, 10:42:59 PM

On another topic who's excited for The 90s are All That on TeenNick that starts this weekend? I know I am! If you don't know about it they are going to be airing 90s Nickelodeon shows on TeenNick. As of right now these shows are going to be aired...

Opening Week:

All That
Clarissa Explains it All
Doug
Kenan & Kel

Subsequent weeks in rotation:
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Amanda Show
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
CatDog
Double Dare
GUTS
Hey Arnold!
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Rocket Power
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Rocko's Modern Life
Rugrats
Salute Your Shorts

Interesting that these shows are coming to TeenNick. I briefly remember seeing Everybody Hates Chris on that channel the other night, which surprised me because I only remember it airing on Nick @ Nite.

On another Nickelodeon-related note, would anyone be able to define the word "Nicktoons"? :unsure: To me, it means cartoons that are on Nickelodeon. But now that channel seems to be showing non-cartoons/non-animated shows, which doesn't make any sense to me at all. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on July 20, 2011, 11:05:09 PM

I forgot to embed the promo for the '90s Are All That block...

The 90's Are All That Promo [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VHITziyFP8)

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 20, 2011, 10:52:21 PM

On another Nickelodeon-related note, would anyone be able to define the word "Nicktoons"? :unsure: To me, it means cartoons that are on Nickelodeon. But now that channel seems to be showing non-cartoons/non-animated shows, which doesn't make any sense to me at all. :wacko:

Yes, the definition of a Nicktoon is a Nickelodeon produced Cartoon but I guess Nicktoon's Network is becoming like Cartoon Network, just airing whatever, weither it's animated or not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 20, 2011, 11:21:40 PM

Quote from: kpetree10 on July 20, 2011, 10:42:59 PM

You guys are all lucky you get to go on vacation. I was going to go to Florida with my Mom and Sister but it turned out the week they wanted to go is the week I go back to university so that isn't going to happen  :thumbdown: However I did get my pass to CES 2011 which is so early in January that class isn't back in session yet so hopefully I'll get to take a vacay then if I get the money together to book the plane tickets and hotel.

On another topic who's excited for The 90s are All That on TeenNick that starts this weekend? I know I am! If you don't know about it they are going to be airing 90s Nickelodeon shows on TeenNick. As of right now these shows are going to be aired...

Opening Week:

All That
Clarissa Explains it All
Doug
Kenan & Kel

Subsequent weeks in rotation:
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Amanda Show
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
CatDog
Double Dare
GUTS
Hey Arnold!
Legends of the Hidden Temple
Rocket Power
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Rocko's Modern Life
Rugrats
Salute Your Shorts

Ah, Nick at it's best. It's kinda funny because before this channel was changed from theN to Teennick they used to syndicate a majority of these shows.  My favorite cartoon to watch was Doug and my favorite live action show to watch was The Adventures of Pete and Pete, The Amanda Show and All That. I used to like watching Double Dare also. They should have turned Nick2 into a channel for these shows to continue to be syndicated, that channel is pointless it's basically Nick running on a Pacific time zone schedule.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2011, 10:33:51 AM

Wow, so many of you guys are having  vacations! I'm going on a road trip to Mt. Pocono sometimes next week, so hopefully that'll be something to look forward to. And I don't have Teennick since I subscribed to Dish. I really wanted to see these Nicktoons. This pisses me off so much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 21, 2011, 10:36:53 AM

I too am going on a vacay this Saturday! :happy: Ill be headed up to Richmond to see family, then my family wants to pay a visit to Norfolk to see the botanical gardens, then 2-3 days in Williamsburg. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2011, 11:03:44 AM

Williamsburg is nice..I really enjoy the place , it's historic and Busch Gardens is nearby too. If ur in Norfolk, u gotta take the naval base cruise. I loved the up close views of the battleships! Certainly something not to miss

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on July 21, 2011, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2011, 11:03:44 AM

Williamsburg is nice..I really enjoy the place , it's historic and Busch Gardens is nearby too. If ur in Norfolk, u gotta take the naval base cruise. I loved the up close views of the battleships! Certainly something not to miss

I didn't know that they had Busch Gardens up there too.  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 21, 2011, 11:14:14 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on July 21, 2011, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2011, 11:03:44 AM

Williamsburg is nice..I really enjoy the place , it's historic and Busch Gardens is nearby too. If ur in Norfolk, u gotta take the naval base cruise. I loved the up close views of the battleships! Certainly something not to miss

I didn't know that they had Busch Gardens up there too.  :huh:

BG Tampa Bay = Africa
BG Williamsburg = Europe

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on July 21, 2011, 01:47:28 PM

I'll also be out of town from Sunday to Thursday, and from the following Sunday to Saturday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcctornado77 on July 22, 2011, 09:34:56 AM

Ever rode the Alpengeist ride @ BG Williamsburg?? Dude... that thing'll hurt ya. I've rode it... I'll never make that mistake again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 23, 2011, 01:22:19 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 21, 2011, 10:36:53 AM

I too am going on a vacay this Saturday! :happy: Ill be headed up to Richmond to see family, then my family wants to pay a visit to Norfolk to see the botanical gardens, then 2-3 days in Williamsburg. :)

The botanical gardens are an awesome place to visit! You will enjoy it. :) Hopefully it cools down just a little by the time you make it here. High at the airport was 100 and at Norfolk Naval Air Station was 103.

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2011, 11:03:44 AM

Williamsburg is nice..I really enjoy the place , it's historic and Busch Gardens is nearby too. If ur in Norfolk, u gotta take the naval base cruise. I loved the up close views of the battleships! Certainly something not to miss

The historic sections are wonderful to visit. Taking the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry (which is free) takes you on a scenic route to Colonial Williamsburg and the restored Jamestown settlement.

The naval cruises are also a really rewarding opportunity. Not to expensive and you get to tour Norfolk on the water and see the largest naval base in the world! Also Norfolk recently purchased the Battleship Wisconsin, one of the largest and last battleship ever constructed. You can now tour under the decks and all through the ship!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 23, 2011, 01:36:47 AM

Quote from: Pavel95 on July 21, 2011, 01:47:28 PM

I'll also be out of town from Sunday to Thursday, and from the following Sunday to Saturday.

Wow everyone is travelling! I am in Baltimore at the American Weather Conference. Its fun being around people with a common love for weather

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 23, 2011, 12:35:36 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 23, 2011, 01:36:47 AM

Quote from: Pavel95 on July 21, 2011, 01:47:28 PM

I'll also be out of town from Sunday to Thursday, and from the following Sunday to Saturday.

Wow everyone is travelling! I am in Baltimore at the American Weather Conference. Its fun being around people with a common love for weather

I'm jealous.  Have fun!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 23, 2011, 03:16:46 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 23, 2011, 01:36:47 AM

I am in Baltimore at the American Weather Conference. Its a being around everyone with a common love for weather

While you're in Baltimore, you should make a trip an hour north and visit me. :P Have fun!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2011, 04:02:14 PM

Does anyone have TeenNick? if so, could you stream it online? I want to see the 90s programming block, but I can't find any Nickelodeon streams

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 23, 2011, 04:52:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2011, 04:02:14 PM

Does anyone have TeenNick? if so, could you stream it online? I want to see the 90s programming block, but I can't find any Nickelodeon streams

Viacom is full of copyright nazis... I won't even try to stream one of their channels.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 23, 2011, 05:10:53 PM

I can try to, but I might have to exclude tags/make it a private channel so they don't find it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2011, 05:18:22 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on July 23, 2011, 05:10:53 PM

I can try to, but I might have to exclude tags/make it a private channel so they don't find it.

Can u do that on justin or Ustream? I think u could make a stream that's only accessible by those who have the link

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 23, 2011, 05:22:08 PM

I'll try to....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 23, 2011, 09:55:41 PM

Hi everyone! I just arrived in Virginia about an hour ago! Hope its been a good Saturday for everyone! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 24, 2011, 08:33:41 PM

I'm now back in Blacksburg after my vacation with my dad. :wave:  I ran into a severe thunderstorm as I drove to WV on Friday.  The winds knocked a few tree limbs down, and my dad had finished cleaning up some debris in his backyard when I arrived.  It was up to 107°F on my car thermometer before the storm, and it dropped to 74°F during the storm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 24, 2011, 10:14:38 PM

Welcome back, Patrick! :) That's some crazy weather, I tell you what.

Today, I could've sworn lightning hit my house. Things were quieting down, and I just woke up from my nap when I heard the loudest bang of my life that sounded like a bomb or gunshot. I couldn't see any place where the lightning hit, but my neighbors were talking about how loud it was when I walked around after.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 25, 2011, 10:49:04 AM

Well, time for another vacation. I'll be gone for a couple of weeks while I visit my grandparents lake house in southwest Michigan. This should (hopefully) be a good place to escape the 100+ heat. See you all when I return. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on July 25, 2011, 02:07:24 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 25, 2011, 10:49:04 AM

Well, time for another vacation. I'll be gone for a couple of weeks while I visit my grandparents lake house in southwest Michigan. This should (hopefully) be a good place to escape the 100+ heat. See you all when I return. :wave:

I would sure hate to live in Dallas. I couldn't stand the day after day triple digit heat with no relief from rain and thunderstorms.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on July 25, 2011, 03:19:38 PM

Have fun in Michigan! Maybe you'll see an XL if you're lucky.

On the contrary, I would actually love to live in Dallas. So many things to do, so many major league sports, Dirk Nowitzki, and the nice weather that would come...eventually. But I would hate living there in the summer, too. It's warmer at night than near the Gulf of Mexico, and it is surprisingly humid there too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on July 26, 2011, 12:33:01 PM

Quote from: Christina on July 25, 2011, 03:19:38 PM

Have fun in Michigan! Maybe you'll see an XL if you're lucky.

On the contrary, I would actually love to live in Dallas. So many things to do, so many major league sports, Dirk Nowitzki, and the nice weather that would come...eventually. But I would hate living there in the summer, too. It's warmer at night than near the Gulf of Mexico, and it is surprisingly humid there too.

South West Michigan doesn't have any XLs iirc :P Northern MI had tons! Theres also a 4000 up north, and a 4000 somewhere around Port Huron (May have been removed, but I believe it's still running).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 26, 2011, 07:06:40 PM

I just arrived in Williamsburg! I got to meet up with our very own Martin today in Norfolk :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2011, 07:10:06 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 26, 2011, 07:06:40 PM

I just arrived in Williamsburg! I got to meet up with our very own Martin today in Norfolk :happy:

And I just arrived back home form a 2 day college orientation session up in NoJo'. And that's cool, Zach, that you met Martin! Sorry, for myself for not getting a chance to meet up with ya martin...that's the problem though when you have family coming along with you :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 26, 2011, 07:19:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 26, 2011, 07:06:40 PM

I just arrived in Williamsburg! I got to meet up with our very own Martin today in Norfolk :happy:

Wow, awesome! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 26, 2011, 10:02:15 PM

Anyone remember that kid Alex Forbes that was TWC last year? I ran across this video today where he visited and did a webcast forecast for our CBS affiliate WGCL-TV

Alex's Webextra with Jennifer Valdez (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6DqKA8vyc#noexternalembed)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 26, 2011, 10:22:56 PM

why has there so much spam around here lately?  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 26, 2011, 10:24:36 PM

Quote from: Al on July 26, 2011, 10:22:56 PM

why has there so much spam around here lately?  :hammer:

Spam? I haven't seen any.  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on July 26, 2011, 10:26:04 PM

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-emulator-discussion/circuit-is-tripping-after-hooking-up-new-air-conditioner-almost-nothing-else-r/msg157678/#new (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-emulator-discussion/circuit-is-tripping-after-hooking-up-new-air-conditioner-almost-nothing-else-r/msg157678/#new)

there was one last night too, it's since been removed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 26, 2011, 10:31:07 PM

Sorry. We take them down as we see it. In fact I just tried to remove the one above but I think Patrick got to it first

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 26, 2011, 10:33:11 PM

Quote from: Martin on July 26, 2011, 10:31:07 PM

Sorry. We take them down as we see it. In fact I just tried to remove the one above but I think Patrick got to it first

Yes, it's gone now. ;)  I worry if we'll have to start accepting new registrations through administrative approval only if the spam gets that bad.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 28, 2011, 12:23:40 AM

So I finally got my priorities organized. HAI PEOPLE.  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 28, 2011, 03:24:01 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 28, 2011, 12:23:40 AM

So I finally got my priorities organized. HAI PEOPLE.  :fear:

Thats always a good thing :P HI! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 28, 2011, 08:03:58 PM

Helloooo~

Got TWCT back in my bookmarks again, so I can remember to come here during my moderating downtime. ^_^

btw, I'm still obsessed with My Little Pony, and ferrets. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on July 29, 2011, 01:42:00 PM

Got to see They Might Be Giants in concert last night in Lancaster. I've been wanting to see them play live for years, and as soon as I saw that they'd be playing somewhere local, I ordered tickets. I went with my sister and a buddy of mine. Had an epically amazing time. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 29, 2011, 01:55:42 PM

From the UK...my favorite British game show...

Pointless - Things That Rick Astley Is 'Never Gonna' Do... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzsM7BCbkQ#ws)

/har 2000 posts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 30, 2011, 12:03:37 AM

Hey everyone, I just arrived back at home no less than 20 minutes ago! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2011, 04:11:12 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on July 29, 2011, 01:55:42 PM

From the UK...my favorite British game show...

The UK definitely has the best game shows.  Pointless, The Chase, and The Cube are all really great to watch on TV.  Of course, it's worth pointing out that they invented Who Wants to Be a Millionaire first.  They put our TV shows to shame.

Quote from: Zach on July 30, 2011, 12:03:37 AM

Hey everyone, I just arrived back at home no less than 20 minutes ago! :wave:

Welcome back!  I hope you had a fun time visiting my current home state.

On a random note, someone with a fax machine tried to call my cell phone twice this morning as I got two voicemail messages with nothing but beeps and a modem sound trying to connect.  Got to love technology and human error. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 31, 2011, 03:33:45 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2011, 04:11:12 PM

On a random note, someone with a fax machine tried to call my cell phone twice this morning as I got two voicemail messages with nothing but beeps and a modem sound trying to connect.  Got to love technology and human error. :rolleyes:

LOL, someone never faxed before :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 31, 2011, 08:10:53 PM

Looks like I'll be close to 100 again starting this week. Will we be able to pull off reaching the century mark for the first time this summer? They say third time's a charm. If we do, it'll be exactly 4 years since we have. I think every 4 or 5 years is about average here. The NWS is forecasting only as high as 98 so far.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 01, 2011, 08:54:30 PM

Would anyone want to go on a Tropical Tour? Basically a Storm Chase tour but we'd be in TS Emily. You'd have to get to Birmingham, AL somehow. The reason I am asking is because right now it's $600 per person :faint: but if I get 2 more on board it would only be $450 per person. I know that most likely no one would be able to go, but hey, it's worth a shot.

It's gonna be with Brett Adair, if you're familiar with him.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 01, 2011, 08:57:24 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on July 31, 2011, 08:10:53 PM

Looks like I'll be close to 100 again starting this week. Will we be able to pull off reaching the century mark for the first time this summer? They say third time's a charm. If we do, it'll be exactly 4 years since we have. I think every 4 or 5 years is about average here. The NWS is forecasting only as high as 98 so far.

and to think Fall River usually hits 99 every year  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 01, 2011, 10:13:30 PM

Quote from: gt1racer on August 01, 2011, 08:57:24 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on July 31, 2011, 08:10:53 PM

Looks like I'll be close to 100 again starting this week. Will we be able to pull off reaching the century mark for the first time this summer? They say third time's a charm. If we do, it'll be exactly 4 years since we have. I think every 4 or 5 years is about average here. The NWS is forecasting only as high as 98 so far.

and to think Fall River usually hits 99 every year  :bleh:

It's mind boggling, but it seems like there are a lot of locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that have hotter summers than we do. This summer and last being great examples. They updated Wed to 100 now. We'll see if we can pull it off, the record is 99 that day. In a way I want it to, It's still hot whether it's 100 or 90 with all of this oppressive humidity and dewpoints and we can break a record. Might as well kill two birds with one stone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 02, 2011, 12:55:22 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 30, 2011, 12:03:37 AM

Hey everyone, I just arrived back at home no less than 20 minutes ago! :wave:

Hope you had a great time! It was great to meet you in person. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 02, 2011, 04:33:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on July 28, 2011, 08:03:58 PM

Helloooo~

Got TWCT back in my bookmarks again, so I can remember to come here during my moderating downtime. ^_^

btw, I'm still obsessed with My Little Pony, and ferrets. :D

Hi, Ana. I'm glad you are able to still visit here from time to time. I hope being a moderator is going well. I was a moderator once, but it was at a community run by kids who only used the moderator and administrator to bully and threaten, which is exactly what a moderator is not supposed to do.

Welcome back, Zach. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 03, 2011, 02:21:42 PM

I'm saving up money to buy an HD PVR. Is this (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=HD+PVR&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=16675421065530436045&sa=X&ei=WJY5TrboI-rv0gHDssiEBQ&ved=0CFMQ8wIwAQ) the correct one? If so, does anyone know how difficult they are to set up?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2011, 02:57:05 PM

Man, I surely started a bandwagon! :blink: :P

Yes, it is the one :yes: as for setup, its not hard at all.. you would have to connect the component video cables to the STB from the HD PVR and if you have to use component video for an HD signal (like i do since my TV doesnt have HDMI), you can output the picture to your TV set thats being received into the PVR and its the same signal sent to the computer

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 03, 2011, 02:57:16 PM

Went to serve my jury duty today, and the judge kicked everyone who was wearing jeans or shorts out! We were all told we would be re-summoned to appear at a later date. How ridiculous! I was wearing a nice polo and nice shorts, nothing inappropriate. What a  :censored: :censored: :censored: she was.

And they wonder why people hate the justice system!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 03, 2011, 10:08:22 PM

Quote from: Tyler on August 03, 2011, 02:57:16 PM

Went to serve my jury duty today, and the judge kicked everyone who was wearing jeans or shorts out! We were all told we would be re-summoned to appear at a later date. How ridiculous! I was wearing a nice polo and nice shorts, nothing inappropriate. What a  :censored: :censored: :censored: she was.

And they wonder why people hate the justice system!

They're THAT strict? I wore jeans to court on the day I went on jury duty and the judge didn't even say anything about it. Heh, probably the EC courthouse are a bit lenient.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 04, 2011, 02:50:55 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 03, 2011, 02:57:16 PM

Went to serve my jury duty today, and the judge kicked everyone who was wearing jeans or shorts out! We were all told we would be re-summoned to appear at a later date. How ridiculous! I was wearing a nice polo and nice shorts, nothing inappropriate. What a  :censored: :censored: :censored: she was.

And they wonder why people hate the justice system!

Wow thats ridiculous. The letter I got said to wear comfortable clothing. Guess the judges have their own standards in mind.  :blink: Sounds like a real  :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 04, 2011, 08:42:01 AM

Sorry about your experience, Tyler. I guess you got unlucky with your judge. I have yet to serve, but I'll wait for the government to hunt me down to fulfill that civic duty.

Also, I just wanted to say good-bye to you guys for a little while. I'm not permanently leaving, but I'm having some real-life issues that are making me seem a lot more irritable than I really am. (This explains why I unintentionally bash TWC; I seriously don't mean to, but it just comes across that way.) Now I'm aware of the number of complaints about TWC and all, so my jets will be cooled for future posts. After talking to a friend, he advised me to take a neutral stance on TWC and their changes, and I think that's a good example we can all consider using because TWC is going to change in a way to help its ratings whether we like it or not, and we will have to adapt to the inevitable realities of life. (You know who you are, and I thank you very much for your help.) I may not be an avid fan for much longer, but I hope to be here while I am and visit during my spare time.

Hopefully once junk in my personal life gets better, it will make me a better poster and influence in the TWCT community. Hope to see you guys again soon--probably after I adapt to yet another year of college. I plan to go in with a better attitude this year, and that is the best thing we can do.  B)

Take care, everybody.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 04, 2011, 11:01:20 AM

Virginia Tech is under lockdown now due to a suspected gun carrier http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/08/virginia-tech-under-lockdown-because-of-report-of-gunman/1 (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/08/virginia-tech-under-lockdown-because-of-report-of-gunman/1)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 04, 2011, 11:48:07 AM

Just heard about that on the radio. Apparently, two kids that were camping at VA Tech saw a man near the Dining Hall with what looked like a shotgun. They went on lockdown as a precaution, but as of yet, police have found no traces of guns.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 04, 2011, 01:41:31 PM

They haven't found anything yet, but everything seemed to be okay although under police surveillance when I drove around the campus to return home from work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 04, 2011, 02:11:49 PM

Quote from: Christina on August 04, 2011, 08:42:01 AM

Sorry about your experience, Tyler. I guess you got unlucky with your judge. I have yet to serve, but I'll wait for the government to hunt me down to fulfill that civic duty.

Also, I just wanted to say good-bye to you guys for a little while. I'm not permanently leaving, but I'm having some real-life issues that are making me seem a lot more irritable than I really am. (This explains why I unintentionally bash TWC; I seriously don't mean to, but it just comes across that way.) Now I'm aware of the number of complaints about TWC and all, so my jets will be cooled for future posts. After talking to a friend, he advised me to take a neutral stance on TWC and their changes, and I think that's a good example we can all consider using because TWC is going to change in a way to help its ratings whether we like it or not, and we will have to adapt to the inevitable realities of life. (You know who you are, and I thank you very much for your help.) I may not be an avid fan for much longer, but I hope to be here while I am and visit during my spare time.

Hopefully once junk in my personal life gets better, it will make me a better poster and influence in the TWCT community. Hope to see you guys again soon--probably after I adapt to yet another year of college. I plan to go in with a better attitude this year, and that is the best thing we can do.  B)

Take care, everybody.

Blehh. Hate it when personal lives do that, but it's understandable that it must be dealt with accordingly. Coincidentally that I just came back from setting my priorities straight. xD Best of luck with your next semester at college. You're gonna need ittt :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 04, 2011, 03:31:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 04, 2011, 11:01:20 AM

Virginia Tech is under lockdown now due to a suspected gun carrier [url]http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/08/virginia-tech-under-lockdown-because-of-report-of-gunman/1[/url] ([url]http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/08/virginia-tech-under-lockdown-because-of-report-of-gunman/1[/url])

Bunch of bull. 3 kids may or may not have seen a guy carrying something  that kinda looked like a weapon underneath a cloth. The university did a lockdown which was the right thing to do and has since lifted it. However the media acted insane and scared everybody to death by saying there was a confirmed gunman running around campus. I have a feeling this is another balloon boy story and those kids needs to be questioned further.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 04, 2011, 06:59:15 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 01, 2011, 08:54:30 PM

It's gonna be with Brett Adair, if you're familiar with him.

I have heard of him. How do you know him?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 04, 2011, 07:00:43 PM

Facebook...haha. Since Emily turned, it's a no-go.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 04, 2011, 08:11:24 PM

Wow, I was googling a certain TWC song that I wanted to look into purchasing locations for.. and as it turns out, a local newspaper here did an article on Steve Hurst 8 years ago! :blink:

http://www.sptimes.com/2003/08/25/Floridian/Music_for_a_rainy_or_.shtml (http://www.sptimes.com/2003/08/25/Floridian/Music_for_a_rainy_or_.shtml)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2011, 08:31:32 PM

Old..it's been posted on twcclassics before

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 04, 2011, 08:37:26 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2011, 08:31:32 PM

Old..it's been posted on twcclassics before

...and to think i wasnt on TWCC back in the day either :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 04, 2011, 09:25:27 PM

Random Question... Did anyone record YWT this morning? Trying to find a copy

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 05, 2011, 10:12:36 PM

...I think I recorded a segment when the squeezebar came in on live programming...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2011, 01:24:17 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 04, 2011, 09:25:27 PM

Random Question... Did anyone record YWT this morning? Trying to find a copy

Does this have to do with rumors about Steph & Mike splitting up? I'm hearing them as well, and I hope it's not true. All I heard so far is that their A&B FB page is being taken down only.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 06, 2011, 09:29:36 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 06, 2011, 01:24:17 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 04, 2011, 09:25:27 PM

Random Question... Did anyone record YWT this morning? Trying to find a copy

Does this have to do with rumors about Steph & Mike splitting up? I'm hearing them as well, and I hope it's not true. All I heard so far is that their A&B FB page is being taken down only.

Twitter page is going away too...said something about follow us individually.

They've been a pair since...what...2006?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 06, 2011, 10:10:21 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2011, 12:34:14 PM

Guys, guys, guysguysguysguysguys. Don't take this seriously. It's only a rumor. Now that I have more time for myself and modding my section seems pretty slow these days, I'm gonna try to investigate this. This means having to watch YWT on monday morning or something. >_>

Or, maybe I can make a separate thread about this instead of bombarding it here at the FP? xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 06, 2011, 02:08:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 06, 2011, 12:34:14 PM

Or, maybe I can make a separate thread about this instead of bombarding it here at the FP? xD

That would be a better idea.  The Front Porch and the Pot Belly Stove are for random topics that have nothing to do with TWC, and I've sensed a little too much abuse of this rule lately from some people.  If you have a TWC topic, take it to where it belongs on the forum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 06, 2011, 03:30:43 PM

It's quite possible that TWC just wanted less Facebook and Twitter accounts to maintain. Much like why they got rid of most of their Twitter accounts for their programming (i.e. DP, WC).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 06, 2011, 04:31:50 PM

That's a different perspective on it, Mike. Hopefully that is what's going on...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2011, 06:05:01 PM

Hi everyone, I've returned from my vacation in southwest Michigan. :wave: It was definitely a nice getaway and escape from the heat. Unfortunately, no XL sightings...my grandparents have DirecTV satellite, so that doesn't really help. Anyway, it's good to be back! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 06, 2011, 06:24:58 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 06, 2011, 06:05:01 PM

Hi everyone, I've returned from my vacation in southwest Michigan. :wave: It was definitely a nice getaway and escape from the heat. Unfortunately, no XL sightings...my grandparents have DirecTV satellite, so that doesn't really help. Anyway, it's good to be back! :)

Welcome back, Andy!  Hope you enjoyed Lake Michigan and had some fun.  It probably feels much hotter to you now in Dallas as you were gone for a while from the ridiculous heat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 06, 2011, 08:41:30 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 06, 2011, 02:08:59 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 06, 2011, 12:34:14 PM

Or, maybe I can make a separate thread about this instead of bombarding it here at the FP? xD

That would be a better idea.  The Front Porch and the Pot Belly Stove are for random topics that have nothing to do with TWC, and I've sensed a little too much abuse of this rule lately from some people.  If you have a TWC topic, take it to where it belongs on the forum.

I was JUST about to do that, actually.

Everyone, FOLLOW ME (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/ocms/rumors-about-steph-mike/). :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 07, 2011, 03:52:39 PM

I am honored to welcome everyone to the 900s on The Front Porch! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 07, 2011, 10:24:34 PM

Back from my day-trip to the beach yesterday, and must I say, we went everywhere and I still could not sleep, after getting only 4hrs of the night before and walking near 5mi the whole day.

First, I wake at 5am and leave at 6am for the 2hr trip down. We get to a gas station and get some lotto tickets and win $12 (yay!). Afterwards, we go to Laguna Beach (unincorperated community mainly patrolled and governed by Panama City Beach) and get out on the beach for about 2hrs. Beautiful water in one spot, nasty water 5ft away! Odd! The sand was so high up, I could go so far out and it not even be up to my knees when it is usually up to my neck! I had a WONDERFUL time considering the water was about 60-70 degrees and the air temperature was near 100. Terrible had we not been in the water. And then, guess what?

Time to leave the beach. Time to go to Pier Park, I go to the butterfly pavilion and get about 50 pics. Too hot, so I leave. We move on to walk down several strips of Pier Park, then back to the car and to eat. Margaritaville. 30-45 minute wait. Off to Panama Pizzeria! 4hrs and a reunion of a friend we haven't seen in 10yrs. He stayed on the air during (Dennis?) for 36hrs straight (radio-DJ) and had many national stations call him for syndicated updates, since he was the only person still down there during the storm.

We leave afterwards to go to the Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar and get my usual Cotton Candy ice cream (YUM). Staying for 30min, we move on to the Sunsations to get a baby sea-turtle. The little foreign  :censored: said that we had to pay $20 for a tiny cage or she could give it to us in our hand. We storm out. Our attempt to find turtles fail. Moving on!

To the... ah, hell, I don't remember. I just know I had a wonderful time. Here is a special thank you to my mom for taking me down before school starts.  :plane:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 08, 2011, 10:20:22 AM

That sounds like a jam-packed day. Sounds like you had fun!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 08, 2011, 01:14:46 PM

Yep! Sure did. May be going back again this week.

Also, just got this:

Quote from: @weatherchannel

Soon you'll be able to follow select cities' TWC forecast on Twitter. [url]http://twitpic.com/6318fn[/url] ([url]http://twitpic.com/6318fn[/url]) #comingsoon

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 08, 2011, 01:20:28 PM

Quote from: skywarnal on August 08, 2011, 01:14:46 PM

Yep! Sure did. May be going back again this week.

Also, just got this:

Quote from: @weatherchannel

Soon you'll be able to follow select cities' TWC forecast on Twitter. [url]http://twitpic.com/6318fn[/url] ([url]http://twitpic.com/6318fn[/url]) #comingsoon

I've been following @twc_pittsburgh for a while now. Works for most major cities (just change the city name).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 08, 2011, 09:44:19 PM

I will be going to a wedding this Saturday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 08, 2011, 11:44:10 PM

From this point forward, anyone doing a political attack on another person will result in a warning or further consequences.  There have been several members who feel so strongly divided about their beliefs that it has caused a wide split at times in threads.  I think it's too much, especially since we all came together here to share in the same interests.  We're all friends here, so let's treat each other respectfully.  Thanks.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on August 09, 2011, 12:21:29 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 08, 2011, 11:44:10 PM

From this point forward, anyone doing a political attack on another person will result in a warning or further consequences.  There have been several members who feel so strongly divided about their beliefs that it has caused a wide split at times in threads.  I think it's too much, especially since we all came together here to share in the same interests.  We're all friends here, so let's treat each other respectfully.  Thanks.

I agree.  :yes: We should all express our political views without personally attacking each other.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2011, 12:37:18 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on August 09, 2011, 12:21:29 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 08, 2011, 11:44:10 PM

From this point forward, anyone doing a political attack on another person will result in a warning or further consequences.  There have been several members who feel so strongly divided about their beliefs that it has caused a wide split at times in threads.  I think it's too much, especially since we all came together here to share in the same interests.  We're all friends here, so let's treat each other respectfully.  Thanks.

I agree.  :yes: We should all express our political views without personally attacking each other.

Well, I'm seriously considering if all political topics should just be avoided.  You and several others gave a lot of political opinions here over the past weeks, and I fear that it caused the fiery storm of attacks.  I want this forum to be a peaceful, happy, and positive place that all of us can enjoy without fear of being critiqued in what you believe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 09, 2011, 12:57:44 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2011, 12:37:18 AM

Well, I'm seriously considering if all political topics should just be avoided.  You and several others gave a lot of political opinions here over the past weeks, and I fear that it caused the fiery storm of attacks.  I want this forum to be a peaceful, happy, and positive place that all of us can enjoy without fear of being critiqued in what you believe.

I respectfully have to disagree. Politics affect all of us. I hate going to online communities where politics or current events can't be discussed, because, like you said, we're all friends (although I use the term "friends" lightly), and should be allowed to discuss things on our mind, no matter the topic. We shouldn't really be regulating what's being discussed, but more how and where it is being discussed. Yes, politics don't belong in TWC threads, and personal attacks are never ok. But saying no political topics at all - I'm certainly not a fan of that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 09, 2011, 01:06:09 AM

But why vent political views in a WEATHER forum? Come on, guys. If you want to talk politics, take it somewhere else, please. All I want to do is have a nice discussion about TWC, weather, pretty much anything that isn't controversial.

btw, Zach, this was the answer to your question you asked me on twitter. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2011, 01:11:43 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 09, 2011, 12:57:44 AM

I respectfully have to disagree. Politics affect all of us. I hate going to online communities where politics or current events can't be discussed, because, like you said, we're all friends (although I use the term "friends" lightly), and should be allowed to discuss things on our mind, no matter the topic. We shouldn't really be regulating what's being discussed, but more how and where it is being discussed. Yes, politics don't belong in TWC threads, and personal attacks are never ok. But saying no political topics at all - I'm certainly not a fan of that.

You're right, Tyler.  It does affect all of us in some way, and I think we need a compromise here amongst all of us on what's best for here.  I just want all the arguing and bickering to stop.  Politics always seems to cause many people to go way too far, and I'll confess that it's very difficult and painful for me to watch people that I respect try to attack one another about their beliefs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 09, 2011, 01:14:44 AM

I'm guilty of attacking others here on the forums for political views, I'll admit it. But I think this forum has proven we can talk about political issues in a civilized manner. Political debates, when done right, are enlightening, allow a unique perspective to an issue, and it makes us smarter in the long run. I think all of us here can do that if we put aside our bias and our assumptions about opposing views and discuss matters with an open mind.

I will publicly apologize for any remarks I have made here on the forums that may have offended another member(s). The last thing I want here is to make an enemy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 09, 2011, 01:27:09 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 09, 2011, 01:06:09 AM

But why vent political views in a WEATHER forum? Come on, guys. If you want to talk politics, take it somewhere else, please. All I want to do is have a nice discussion about TWC, weather, pretty much anything that isn't controversial.

btw, Zach, this was the answer to your question you asked me on twitter. xD

If we just talked about weather here, site traffic would dramatically decrease. For example, this thread is the single most discussed thread on the forum, and it has nothing to do with TWC. Very few online communities are 100% specific to one subject.

Bottom line is I think we need to start handing out more warnings when they are needed. I don't believe we (myself included) hand out enough warnings for people who start arguments and attack other members. With that said, I also believe many people here take things to heart way too much, and are very immature. You can't take everything everyone says to you online seriously. If that's how you live your lives, you're in for a rude awakening when you get out into the real world.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on August 09, 2011, 01:28:04 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 09, 2011, 01:06:09 AM

But why vent political views in a WEATHER forum? Come on, guys. If you want to talk politics, take it somewhere else, please. All I want to do is have a nice discussion about TWC, weather, pretty much anything that isn't controversial.

btw, Zach, this was the answer to your question you asked me on twitter. xD

Btw, why do you always use strikeout? Just wondering... I don't really care, but it sure bugs the hell out of me! :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2011, 01:44:00 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 09, 2011, 01:27:09 AM

Bottom line is I think we need to start handing out more warnings when they are needed. I don't believe we (myself included) hand out enough warnings for people who start arguments and attack other members. With that said, I also believe many people here take things to heart way too much, and are very immature. You can't take everything everyone says to you online seriously. If that's how you live your lives, you're in for a rude awakening when you get out into the real world.

I fully agree with that proposal.  Okay, I take back my thoughts on eliminating all political topics.  They can still be posted provided that they're only in the General Discussion board and that everyone provides their opinions in a completely civil manner.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 09, 2011, 01:56:44 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 08, 2011, 11:44:10 PM

From this point forward, anyone doing a political attack on another person will result in a warning or further consequences.  There have been several members who feel so strongly divided about their beliefs that it has caused a wide split at times in threads.  I think it's too much, especially since we all came together here to share in the same interests.  We're all friends here, so let's treat each other respectfully.  Thanks.

I also would like to apologize for any of the bursts I may have made in recent political threads. A lot of things in politics make me feel depressed and I always seem to have to let those words out. But they are not to offend people in any way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 09, 2011, 09:30:28 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2011, 12:37:18 AM

Well, I'm seriously considering if all political topics should just be avoided.  You and several others gave a lot of political opinions here over the past weeks, and I fear that it caused the fiery storm of attacks.  I want this forum to be a peaceful, happy, and positive place that all of us can enjoy without fear of being critiqued in what you believe.
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Sorry for being really late here, but I'll have to agree. This is not the place for politics. I've even seen in some threads that people get split up by religion. Now yes, I am very religious, but this is not the place to be discussing that. This is a TWC forum.

Sorry if I am kind of ranting here, but I am also annoyed by the The Debt Ceiling Deadline thread. Even though it is in the General Discussion, it is a pretty active forum for something to be not related to TWC.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: MoopieLips on August 09, 2011, 10:07:50 AM

When it comes to politics or any controversial topic, you just have to remember that there is another person with their thoughts and feelings behind the screen. You have the right to believe and think any way you want, and so does the other person. As already mentioned, respect is the important factor that needs to be continually enforced when talking about any controversial topic.

I don't think political topics should be avoided, just as long as the moderators and administrators do their jobs to keep the peace and the other members are respectful of other people's opinions. We can have intelligent conversations without them getting ballistic if we keep those in mind.  :) I just wanted to share my two cents because I was bored. I am Christina, by the way. I just wanted to check in once during my hiatus. I hope to be a regular poster and positive influence here once I adjust to a new school year and better conditions around home. See you guys again soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 09, 2011, 10:48:37 AM

Quote from: Tyler on August 09, 2011, 01:27:09 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 09, 2011, 01:06:09 AM

But why vent political views in a WEATHER forum? Come on, guys. If you want to talk politics, take it somewhere else, please. All I want to do is have a nice discussion about TWC, weather, pretty much anything that isn't controversial.

btw, Zach, this was the answer to your question you asked me on twitter. xD

If we just talked about weather here, site traffic would dramatically decrease. For example, this thread is the single most discussed thread on the forum, and it has nothing to do with TWC. Very few online communities are 100% specific to one subject.

Bottom line is I think we need to start handing out more warnings when they are needed. I don't believe we (myself included) hand out enough warnings for people who start arguments and attack other members. With that said, I also believe many people here take things to heart way too much, and are very immature. You can't take everything everyone says to you online seriously. If that's how you live your lives, you're in for a rude awakening when you get out into the real world.

I completely agree.

It's sad that some people can't accept another's opinion.  It's great to stand by what you believe, but come on, don't push it on someone else.  Respect the fact that everyone has their own opinion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 09, 2011, 04:59:06 PM

Quote from: Trevor Birchett on August 09, 2011, 09:30:28 AM

Sorry if I am kind of ranting here, but I am also annoyed by the The Debt Ceiling Deadline thread. Even though it is in the General Discussion, it is a pretty active forum for something to be not related to TWC.

The economy is a huge issue right now, and anything in the General Discussion board is meant to be non-TWC.  We just have to calmly communicate and debate issues in a more adult way.  If anyone feels that they cannot contribute to a topic positively, then avoid it.  There are plenty of other topics to discuss here. ;)

Quote from: wxmediafan on August 09, 2011, 10:48:37 AM

It's sad that some people can't accept another's opinion.  It's great to stand by what you believe, but come on, don't push it on someone else.  Respect the fact that everyone has their own opinion.

Sadly, many of these problems come up due to individualism and personal pride.  I think our society would be a lot better if everyone realized the importance of humility.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 09, 2011, 10:27:51 PM

I went to the doctor yesterday for a checkup on my spine. It's been 39 months since my scoliosis surgery and my doctor says everything still looks good except he said it looks like I swallowed my keys. :P When the nurse took me to have my x-ray taken, I forgot to take off my key chain so it's in the picture. :lol: You can also see the rod that was placed on my spine from the surgery in May 2008.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on August 10, 2011, 03:31:27 AM

Great, now we know of what the inside of you looks like. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 11, 2011, 01:32:43 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on August 09, 2011, 10:27:51 PM

I went to the doctor yesterday for a checkup on my spine. It's been 39 months since my scoliosis surgery and my doctor says everything still looks good except he said it looks like I swallowed my keys. :P When the nurse took me to have my x-ray taken, I forgot to take off my key chain so it's in the picture. :lol: You can also see the rod that was placed on my spine from the surgery in May 2008.

It just makes it seem like you actually ate your keys...which is quite scary. xD Please don't try that. xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 11, 2011, 02:14:32 PM

Ha-ha, nice. :) Ana, that's the strikethrough Tyler seems to dislike. :P

I'm feeling a bit better now. After seeing my class schedule, having some therapy, and just spending more time outside despite this awful heat, I don't feel as stressed at the moment. However, here's something I would like to know: Do any of you wake up in the morning with nausea? I have some degree of nausea every morning, but it was really bad today. I have to skip breakfast often because just the sight and smell of food only make it worse. Any of you guys feel like this, too? I may have to see a doctor about this if it persists.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 11, 2011, 02:17:46 PM

Welcome back Christina! :)
 
I rarely experience nausea, though usually if I feel nauseous after a meal, I usually lie down and sleep to help keep the thought out of me, but since it's when you're waking up, I cant think of any solutions. :(

Glad you arent stressed much anymore  :)  and whats with everyone dissing the strikeout posts anyways? xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 11, 2011, 02:34:05 PM

I kind of get that feeling in the morning. Sometimes when I wake up and think about breakfast it makes me feel like I'm gonna throw up. However about 30 minutes or so after getting up I'm fine. I usually get up and work out then have breakfast and I'm ok.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2011, 10:45:03 PM

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned, but the damage costs of Hurricane Katrina has been updated to 108 Billion dollars making it the first 100 Billion Dollar Hurricane in US history. Hurricane Ike comes in second w/ 29 Billion, very far cry from Katrina.

(http://i.imwx.com/web/multimedia/images/blog/costliest2010.jpg)

Interesting tidbit, 7 out of the 10 costliest hurricanes listed in the chart occurred in the 2004/2005 seasons alone, the most active seasons of the 21st century.

You can read the article here
http://www.weather.com/blog/weather/8_25283.html (http://www.weather.com/blog/weather/8_25283.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 11, 2011, 11:29:38 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on August 11, 2011, 10:45:03 PM

Interesting tidbit, 7 out of the 10 costliest hurricanes listed in the chart occurred in the 2004/2005 season alone, the most active seasons of the 21st century.

Two years qualify as a season?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 11, 2011, 11:41:45 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 11, 2011, 11:29:38 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on August 11, 2011, 10:45:03 PM

Interesting tidbit, 7 out of the 10 costliest hurricanes listed in the chart occurred in the 2004/2005 season alone, the most active seasons of the 21st century.

Two years qualify as a season?

When I said it the second time I said "seasons" so obviously the first one was supposed to be the same. I didn't even realize I left off the s until you brought it to my attention.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 12, 2011, 12:50:34 AM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on August 11, 2011, 11:41:45 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 11, 2011, 11:29:38 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on August 11, 2011, 10:45:03 PM

Interesting tidbit, 7 out of the 10 costliest hurricanes listed in the chart occurred in the 2004/2005 season alone, the most active seasons of the 21st century.

Two years qualify as a season?

When I said it the second time I said "seasons" so obviously the first one was supposed to be the same. I didn't even realize I left off the s until you brought it to my attention.

I actually didn't recognize it as a typo - I just thought you were combining two years together for some reason.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 12, 2011, 08:52:24 AM

Katrina was a super monster hurricane that would've caused a lot of damage to any city. It's just unfortunate it hit the city prone to bad surge, but I wouldn't have wanted to wish misfortune anywhere else though. I was still so young back then and confused. I don't know if I told you guys my Katrina story, but I actually moved to Birmingham, Alabama, for a few years after the storm and moved back to New Orleans in 2008, then to Lafayette in 2010.

And thanks for you guys' response to my nausea question. The reason I asked it is because it was so unusually bad that I threw up for no reason (I know, gross). It's a lot better this morning, though. It was definitely something I ate, I think.

Well, my classes start next week, and I'm as nervous as anybody, but I don't know why. I've been actually tormented by boredom this latter half of summer, but I think this year of college will be pretty challenging. Wish me luck, and I hope all of you people have a good start to the year. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 12, 2011, 12:03:39 PM

Good luck with your classes, Christina!

I start August 22nd, but I head up to school in six days, and I am excited.  I will transferring as a junior, so it's a whole new experience for me, and I cannot wait.

Also, for you college students who have to buy books; ever heard of renting from chegg.com?  You can also sell books back.  I saved $115.00 on three books, and sold one back for a good chunk of dough.  I HIGHLY recommend it!  Shipping is paid for by chegg. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 12, 2011, 06:58:48 PM

I just bought my books today for my final semester. ^_^ I'm so excited... I start on Monday. So basically all summer long I've been in school, but it was totally woooooorth it.

If I haven't done it, I wouldn't be graduating in the Fall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 12, 2011, 09:07:32 PM

Well it's about time! Proposed NOAA Website design
http://www.weather.gov/redesign/ (http://www.weather.gov/redesign/)

You can submit comments as well on the website redesign.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 12, 2011, 09:51:46 PM

Quote from: StuckonStoop-id on August 12, 2011, 09:07:32 PM

Well it's about time! Proposed NOAA Website design
[url]http://www.weather.gov/redesign/[/url] ([url]http://www.weather.gov/redesign/[/url])

You can submit comments as well on the website redesign.

Good, looks like they arent going with an interactive map for warnings. Now if they could just do something about the model page redesign. ITS HORRIBLE! Sometimes simple is good.

Old Page
http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwprod/analysis/ (http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwprod/analysis/)
New Page
http://mag.ncep.noaa.gov/NCOMAGWEB/appcontroller (http://mag.ncep.noaa.gov/NCOMAGWEB/appcontroller)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2011, 01:03:21 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 12, 2011, 09:51:46 PM

Good, looks like they arent going with an interactive map for warnings.

I was hoping not, I was never a fan of interactive maps.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on August 13, 2011, 07:38:03 PM

Quote from: Christina on August 11, 2011, 02:14:32 PM

Ha-ha, nice. :) Ana, that's the strikethrough Tyler seems to dislike. :P

I'm feeling a bit better now. After seeing my class schedule, having some therapy, and just spending more time outside despite this awful heat, I don't feel as stressed at the moment. However, here's something I would like to know: Do any of you wake up in the morning with nausea? I have some degree of nausea every morning, but it was really bad today. I have to skip breakfast often because just the sight and smell of food only make it worse. Any of you guys feel like this, too? I may have to see a doctor about this if it persists.

It's rare that I wake up with such a feeling (and rarely do I eat breakfast), but I know what it feels like. Every Sunday evening, I have dinner with some of my family at my grandparents' house. Even if I haven't eaten a bite since just after church (and thus should be hungry, knowing the bottomless pit of hunger I can be), just seeing or smelling the food makes me feel a bit sick. It's a weird feeling, and I've always wondered the same thing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 13, 2011, 09:52:08 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 08, 2011, 11:44:10 PM

From this point forward, anyone doing a political attack on another person will result in a warning or further consequences.  There have been several members who feel so strongly divided about their beliefs that it has caused a wide split at times in threads.  I think it's too much, especially since we all came together here to share in the same interests.  We're all friends here, so let's treat each other respectfully.  Thanks.

What happened?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 14, 2011, 12:35:19 AM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on August 13, 2011, 09:52:08 PM

What happened?

It's a long story, and I really don't want to repeat it.  Just please observe this new rule so we can prevent some arguments and fights around here on controversial topics.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2011, 12:35:34 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 14, 2011, 12:35:19 AM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on August 13, 2011, 09:52:08 PM

What happened?

It's a long story, and I really don't want to repeat it.  Just please observe this new rule so we can prevent some arguments and fights around here on controversial topics.

I wouldn't say its a new rule really. Personal attacks are not allowed and we will be making sure that the rule is enforced. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2011, 01:50:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2011, 12:35:34 AM

I wouldn't say its a new rule really. Personal attacks are not allowed and we will be making sure that the rule is enforced. :yes:

Well, no one really knows what the rules are lately as the mod for them hasn't been installed yet. :P  I always put something out there even if it's not new to reemphasize and clarify things when it becomes an issue, but that's just my own way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 15, 2011, 02:09:36 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2011, 01:50:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2011, 12:35:34 AM

I wouldn't say its a new rule really. Personal attacks are not allowed and we will be making sure that the rule is enforced. :yes:

Well, no one really knows what the rules are lately as the mod for them hasn't been installed yet. :P  I always put something out there even if it's not new to reemphasize and clarify things when it becomes an issue, but that's just my own way.

At least there's some civility (or the expectation of it) somewhere in this world!  Years of working retail have taught me that manners just don't exist in this world anymore.  I've had some downright MISERABLE customers, many of whom are miserable just for the sake of being miserable, and especially because they know we sales associates just can't do a darn thing about it but stand there and take their abuse.  And some of that abuse gets ugly, let me tell you - to the point of having to go to court, even, to get it stopped.  And I've even seen with my own eyes how parents teach their kids how to be as rude to us as possible.  Now that's sad - teaching a child how to treat certain people much worse than they'd treat other people.  And why?  All because we work in a store?  Is that what "the customer is always right" means?  It's disgusting, but, sadly, there's not much I can do about it.  But the point of what I'm saying is that this happens not only in stores, but all throughout society, too.  People don't hold doors anymore, excuse themselves after burping or making other unfortunate biological noises, don't say "please" and "thank you," just bump past you on the sidewalk... the list can go on and on.  Do things REALLY have to be like this?  Really?  Why has society let itself get so rude, so lazy with manners, and, most importantly, so inconsiderate when it comes to other people?  At least my parents and my grandparents brought me up right.  I couldn't behave that way in public if my life depended on it.

 :offtopic:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2011, 02:18:10 AM

Eric, nothing is off topic on the Porch or the Stove, so you have nothing to fear here. ;)  Furthermore, I completely agree with you.  It's amazing what a little kindness will do for you in our current society.  If all of us were in other countries like Japan, none of these manners would be tolerated at all, and their rules of etiquette are even more strict than ours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 15, 2011, 02:25:28 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2011, 02:18:10 AM

Eric, nothing is off topic on the Porch or the Stove, so you have nothing to fear here. ;)  Furthermore, I completely agree with you.  It's amazing what a little kindness will do for you in our current society.  If all of us were in other countries like Japan, none of these manners would be tolerated at all, and their rules of etiquette are even more strict than ours.

Just yesterday I had a customer from France who was probably the nicest customer I've had in a long, long time.  It really does take just one nice customer to make up for many bad customers, and, after such a positive experience, I was literally elated for the rest of the evening.  In general, foreign customers tend to be enormously more polite than the average American customer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 15, 2011, 02:35:56 AM

The closed-minded American won't admit it, but we are probably one of the more rude countries out there. Sure, we think that since we're the United States, that we're the greatest country in the world (and face it, statistically, we're not), that our attitude and our way of living is the best out there. For those of you who have the opportunity to travel, please do. For those of you who do, keep doing it. You'll realize how hospitable and pleasant foreigners are, and if you get them talking, how much they'll sometimes laugh at the smugness of the United States. I'm heading to Australia next semester for a few months, and I wouldn't be surprised if they have the same attitude towards the U.S. that some European folks have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 15, 2011, 02:39:50 AM

It's true.  I hope we won't get into trouble for saying this, but it really is true.  I won't go further, because then I KNOW I'll get into trouble, but...  I'll just close by saying that it's really not so hard to be polite to someone.  In fact, I think a person actually has to go out of his way to be rude, so I really can't understand why that's the way the overwhelming number of people I come into contact with each day are.

An extreme example: I once had a customer come dangerously close to threatening to cause me physical harm because the register rang an item at about 30¢ more than it should have been.  I don't control what the registers do, I don't control the prices, it's an easy fix (and for 30¢ we don't even have to call a manager to fix it for us), but this guy thought I personally was trying to rob him of 30¢ and he didn't waste any time in expressing his opinions about that.  Now, really... is that how he thinks it's appropriate to behave in public?  Really...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2011, 02:46:01 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 15, 2011, 02:09:36 AM

At least there's some civility (or the expectation of it) somewhere in this world!  Years of working retail have taught me that manners just don't exist in this world anymore.  I've had some downright MISERABLE customers, many of whom are miserable just for the sake of being miserable, and especially because they know we sales associates just can't do a darn thing about it but stand there and take their abuse.  And some of that abuse gets ugly, let me tell you - to the point of having to go to court, even, to get it stopped.  And I've even seen with my own eyes how parents teach their kids how to be as rude to us as possible.  Now that's sad - teaching a child how to treat certain people much worse than they'd treat other people.  And why?  All because we work in a store?  Is that what "the customer is always right" means?  It's disgusting, but, sadly, there's not much I can do about it.  But the point of what I'm saying is that this happens not only in stores, but all throughout society, too.  People don't hold doors anymore, excuse themselves after burping or making other unfortunate biological noises, don't say "please" and "thank you," just bump past you on the sidewalk... the list can go on and on.  Do things REALLY have to be like this?  Really?  Why has society let itself get so rude, so lazy with manners, and, most importantly, so inconsiderate when it comes to other people?  At least my parents and my grandparents brought me up right.  I couldn't behave that way in public if my life depended on it.

 :offtopic:

Online its even harder to find it. I have always believed that being kind and polite will get your further in this world than mean and nasty. For now I haven't done much work in retail but I always treat those who I deal with with the respect they deserve even if they don't show it in return. You are correct about society we have lost our sense of morality and manners. Why just today I was at a department store and the women looked like I had stepped on her foot as she rang me up. I don't think its just America either. I have a friend who lives in Italy who wears her country is the worst. Haha! Its all a matter of viewpoint I suppose.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 15, 2011, 02:52:39 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2011, 02:46:01 AM

Online its even harder to find it. I don't think its just America either. I have a friend who lives in Italy who wears her country is the worst. Haha! Its all a matter of viewpoint I suppose.

Oh, the abuse of the anonymity of the internet is terrible.  Deaths have resulted.  But what can people do about it, really?  When left to police themselves, people just turn to the lowest common denominator as quickly as possible.  It's terribly sad.  This is the 21st century, and you'd think humanity would have evolved to be better than this by now.  Guess not.  When it comes down to it, humanity as a whole is still really just a bunch of apes who use their increased brainpower for evil rather than for good.

As far as my travels have taken me, the vast majority has been throughout northeastern Europe, and, let me tell you, the worst customers I saw there are equivalent to what I'd call "somewhat nicer than average" customers in America.  There are places where people still know their manners, and that's what really gets me mad when I think about what I have to deal with on a daily basis.  It's not that it's impossible to be nice.  It's that people specifically make the choice to be nasty rather than pleasant, and that makes me so mad I can barely communicate it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2011, 03:05:59 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 15, 2011, 02:52:39 AM

Oh, the abuse of the anonymity of the internet is terrible.  Deaths have resulted.  But what can people do about it, really?  When left to police themselves, people just turn to the lowest common denominator as quickly as possible.  It's terribly sad.  This is the 21st century, and you'd think humanity would have evolved to be better than this by now.  Guess not.  When it comes down to it, humanity as a whole is still really just a bunch of apes who use their increased brainpower for evil rather than for good.

The internet is a tricky place. Should people behave as they do in real life or is it a chance for them to escape and be a different person? Personally I saw you should act as you do if you were talking to someone on the street. However it seems the majority think the latter. The internet to them is a place without boundaries and rules where people can be wild without consequences. In some area like gaming it might be appropriate but in online communities I think not. Putting all of that aside I think you are being a little pessimistic. Humanity is far from a bunch of apes and does much more good than evil. Take the stage collapse that just happened for example. Moments after it happened people rushed together to lift the stage pieces off of injured people. Just little moments like that show the true power of humanity. So while its easy to look at the internet or retail and loose hope, you can't judge humanity based on that alone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2011, 03:09:56 AM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 02:35:56 AM

The closed-minded American won't admit it, but we are probably one of the more rude countries out there. Sure, we think that since we're the United States, that we're the greatest country in the world (and face it, statistically, we're not), that our attitude and our way of living is the best out there. For those of you who have the opportunity to travel, please do. You'll realize how hospitable and pleasant foreigners are, and if you get them talking, how much they'll sometimes laugh at the smugness of the United States. I'm heading to Australia next semester for a few months, and I wouldn't be surprised if they have the same attitude towards the U.S. that some European folks have.

Guess I am a closed-minded American but I think you are taking that a little far. Americans are certainly rude sometimes but having been around Europe I can tell you it is not limited to here. Out of curiosity you say we are not statistically the greatest country in the world. What are you basing that on? Income? Health? Education? Its ignorant to think that we are superior to all other countries but it is also ignorant to ignore our importance in the world. If you look at all of Americas aspects I think its hard to argue that we are one of the greatest and most powerful countries in the world. That is no excuse to treat others like dirt but shouldn't be ignored either. When a major disaster occurs in the world who is the first country people look to? We are a great country and a great society. We certainly have our faults but so does the rest of the world.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 15, 2011, 10:40:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2011, 03:09:56 AM

Guess I am a closed-minded American but I think you are taking that a little far. Americans are certainly rude sometimes but having been around Europe I can tell you it is not limited to here. Out of curiosity you say we are not statistically the greatest country in the world. What are you basing that on? Income? Health? Education? Its ignorant to think that we are superior to all other countries but it is also ignorant to ignore our importance in the world. If you look at all of Americas aspects I think its hard to argue that we are one of the greatest and most powerful countries in the world. That is no excuse to treat others like dirt but shouldn't be ignored either. When a major disaster occurs in the world who is the first country people look to? We are a great country and a great society. We certainly have our faults but so does the rest of the world.

I never said that we were a terrible rotten country with nothing to be proud of, nor am I trying to say that we have zero influence in the world. I'm not arguing that point. I'm merely trying to say that we, as a society, are a bit more rude than, say, the society of Japan, or France, or Germany. I just find it embarrassing what unbelievably poor manners I've seen when travelling around somewhere within the United States, and how polite and well-mannered many of the Europeans I have met have been (this is across 10 different countries). Are there exceptions to this? Certainly. But I'm saying in general.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 15, 2011, 02:56:44 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 10:40:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on August 15, 2011, 03:09:56 AM

Guess I am a closed-minded American but I think you are taking that a little far. Americans are certainly rude sometimes but having been around Europe I can tell you it is not limited to here. Out of curiosity you say we are not statistically the greatest country in the world. What are you basing that on? Income? Health? Education? Its ignorant to think that we are superior to all other countries but it is also ignorant to ignore our importance in the world. If you look at all of Americas aspects I think its hard to argue that we are one of the greatest and most powerful countries in the world. That is no excuse to treat others like dirt but shouldn't be ignored either. When a major disaster occurs in the world who is the first country people look to? We are a great country and a great society. We certainly have our faults but so does the rest of the world.

I never said that we were a terrible rotten country with nothing to be proud of, nor am I trying to say that we have zero influence in the world. I'm not arguing that point. I'm merely trying to say that we, as a society, are a bit more rude than, say, the society of Japan, or France, or Germany. I just find it embarrassing what unbelievably poor manners I've seen when travelling around somewhere within the United States, and how polite and well-mannered many of the Europeans I have met have been (this is across 10 different countries). Are there exceptions to this? Certainly. But I'm saying in general.

Ohhh sorry it was late at night and I misinterpreted what you said! Sorry bout that :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 05:15:48 PM

I find Canadians more friendlier and courteous than Americans. I'm guessing they are more laid back, but they often say thank you or "excuse me" if you bump into them, or hello as you pass by. Then again here in NJ, hospitality is not our strong point :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2011, 05:54:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 05:15:48 PM

I find Canadians more friendlier and courteous than Americans. I'm guessing they are more laid back, but they often say thank you or "excuse me" if you bump into them, or hello as you pass by. Then again here in NJ, hospitality is not our strong point :/

NJ doesn't have a strong point in anything. Period. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 15, 2011, 07:00:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 15, 2011, 05:54:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 05:15:48 PM

I find Canadians more friendlier and courteous than Americans. I'm guessing they are more laid back, but they often say thank you or "excuse me" if you bump into them, or hello as you pass by. Then again here in NJ, hospitality is not our strong point :/

NJ doesn't have a strong point in anything. Period. :happy:

:bleh: I like the New Jersey accent. Does that count for something?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 07:02:31 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 07:00:51 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 15, 2011, 05:54:36 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 05:15:48 PM

I find Canadians more friendlier and courteous than Americans. I'm guessing they are more laid back, but they often say thank you or "excuse me" if you bump into them, or hello as you pass by. Then again here in NJ, hospitality is not our strong point :/

NJ doesn't have a strong point in anything. Period. :happy:

:bleh: I like the New Jersey accent. Does that count for something?

I don't have an accent. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 15, 2011, 07:40:33 PM

I'll be out for the next few days as I move out of my home in South Carolina and into my new one: a cramped dorm room in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which I will call home for the next 4.5-5 years. I'll hopefully be back on the forums by Saturday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 15, 2011, 07:52:17 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 07:40:33 PM

I'll be out for the next few days as I move out of my home in South Carolina and into my new one: a cramped dorm room in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which I will call home for the next 4.5-5 years. I'll hopefully be back on the forums by Saturday.

Good luck on your transition to your new home and safe travels!  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 15, 2011, 07:53:59 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 07:00:51 PM

:bleh: I like the New Jersey accent. Does that count for something?

I'm from PA, so I have that accent. :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 07:55:52 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 07:40:33 PM

I'll be out for the next few days as I move out of my home in South Carolina and into my new one: a cramped dorm room in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which I will call home for the next 4.5-5 years. I'll hopefully be back on the forums by Saturday.

Good luck! I, too, am going to be moving into a dorm later this month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 15, 2011, 09:06:40 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 07:40:33 PM

I'll be out for the next few days as I move out of my home in South Carolina and into my new one: a cramped dorm room in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which I will call home for the next 4.5-5 years. I'll hopefully be back on the forums by Saturday.

Good luck at college. It'll be quite a ride!

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 07:55:52 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 15, 2011, 07:40:33 PM

I'll be out for the next few days as I move out of my home in South Carolina and into my new one: a cramped dorm room in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which I will call home for the next 4.5-5 years. I'll hopefully be back on the forums by Saturday.

Good luck! I, too, am going to be moving into a dorm later this month.

Good luck, too. Where are you going to school?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 15, 2011, 11:14:31 PM

I am going to Rutgers in New Brunswick, NJ (NYC suburb), hopefully to transfer into the Pharmacy program later on. Right now, I'm undeclared.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 15, 2011, 11:46:14 PM

Good luck, Mac and Victor!  Just take it one day at a time as you begin college.  It'll certainly seem intimidating at first, but those feelings will fade with time.  College life has a lot of advantages compared to high school life, so make sure you explore everything that is available to you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 16, 2011, 12:03:04 AM

I, too, will be moving into a dorm for the first time this week.  I am pretty excited to be out on my own.  Good luck to everyone else starting school/college!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 16, 2011, 01:04:26 AM

Oh, the dorm life.

My first roommate used to watch porn at all hours of the night and invite the whole floor in to watch.

My second roommate used to like watching me wake up every morning as he stood over my bed.  He was gone within a few days after I discovered him doing that.

My third roommate was pretty nice, but he snored so loudly he could be heard in rooms at the other end of the hallway through two closed doors.  He moved into a different building after a couple of very sleepless months for me.

My fourth and fifth roommates were more or less normal and very agreeable people.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Al on August 16, 2011, 01:32:35 AM

word of advice to those staying in resident halls/dorm rooms...don't ever set off the fire alarms overnight. you'll be dead the next morning.  :club: :P

I'll be an RA in one of our oldest highrise resident halls on my campus (Concho. Often called Dirty Conch lol), which is actually scheduled to be demolished next year. We were suppose to be living in our newest resident halls (Plaza Verde - fancy name), however, the contractor failed to meet the deadline, so now we're being housed in overflow with 500 angry freshmen. haha oh well.

I'm looking forward to this year, lots of challenges - but so ready to take them on. one by one.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 16, 2011, 01:35:41 AM

My short time as an independent college student living in the big city on her own will be coming to an end in a few months. I've decided to move back with my parents right after I graduate. It was fun while it lasted, though. :)

For those who are entering the college life on their own, I wish you the best of luck. It's gonna be a ride.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 16, 2011, 02:13:53 AM

Quote from: Al on August 16, 2011, 01:32:35 AM

word of advice to those staying in resident halls/dorm rooms...don't ever set off the fire alarms overnight. you'll be dead the next morning.  :club: :P

During my freshman year I lived in a dorm building just for freshmen.  Idiots set the fire alarm off in the middle of the night at least three or four nights a week every single week.  And I'm not exaggerating, either.

The fire department was just down the street, but they had to not only check for a fire, but also check every single room to make sure that everyone has evacuated the building.  (As the school year went on, more and more people stayed in the building for obvious reasons, even though they got in serious trouble for it.)  The average time we spent standing in the street in the middle of the night was just under three hours.  During the winter they usually opened the lobby of the student union for us to get out of the cold, but that stopped after the fifth or sixth alarm in a row, so from that night on we had to stand outside no matter what the weather was.

Because of all that, I started sleeping in a full set of clothes with my boots or shoes (depending on the weather) and my coat right next to my bed.  It honestly took years and years and years for me to get out of the habit of wearing street clothes at night - it really did!  To this day, my heart literally stops whenever I hear anything that sounds like that fire alarm, especially if it's at night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 05:56:08 AM

Being in the shower when the fire alarm went off was always one of my biggest fears while living in the dorms. I avoided it for over three years until one morning last year, it happened. Not a good experience.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2011, 08:59:39 AM

Ugh, why do people always do immature things like that? I would hope the fire alarm isn't pulled while I'm in the bathroom!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 16, 2011, 10:10:24 AM

Unfortunately, classes have started for me already, but I'm not in my dorm yet. My morning nausea/vomiting is really becoming a big problem. It's been happening everyday now for 4 days. The doctor thinks that I'm very anxious and that my stomach is overproducing acid, so I'm on Prevacid right now. Unfortunately, not much change yet. :( I'm pretty worried about this, and I really don't want it to be anything serious. I feel okay in the evenings, but mornings are miserable. Anyone else have anything similar to this? I don't think I'm that afraid of school. I am so clueless, though, and quite worried.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 16, 2011, 10:52:56 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2011, 04:11:12 PM

The UK definitely has the best game shows.  Pointless, The Chase, and The Cube are all really great to watch on TV.  Of course, it's worth pointing out that they invented Who Wants to Be a Millionaire first.  They put our TV shows to shame.

...and there's Only Connect, which is good mental exercise, but will make your brain melt.

Only Connect Comic Relief 2011 special part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF_ZBitwBXg#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 11:19:53 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2011, 08:59:39 AM

Ugh, why do people always do immature things like that? I would hope the fire alarm isn't pulled while I'm in the bathroom!

Not every time a fire alarm goes off does someone pull it. They are required to have regular fire drills.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 16, 2011, 01:14:45 PM

I start college on the 31st  :twothumbs:

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 11:19:53 AM

Not every time a fire alarm goes off does someone pull it. They are required to have regular fire drills.

Colleges are too? I thought that law only applied to public K12 schools..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 16, 2011, 01:38:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2011, 08:59:39 AM

Ugh, why do people always do immature things like that? I would hope the fire alarm isn't pulled while I'm in the bathroom!

Wow... TMI, dude. TMI.

Quote from: Mike M on August 16, 2011, 01:14:45 PM

I start college on the 31st  :twothumbs:

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 11:19:53 AM

Not every time a fire alarm goes off does someone pull it. They are required to have regular fire drills.

Colleges are too? I thought that law only applied to public K12 schools..

For safety reasons they have to do fire drills regularly. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 16, 2011, 05:09:36 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 05:56:08 AM

Being in the shower when the fire alarm went off was always one of my biggest fears while living in the dorms. I avoided it for over three years until one morning last year, it happened. Not a good experience.

I was lucky that it never happened to me!  However, out of a justified fear of that happening, I always brought a full set of clothes with me to the shower.  I can name plenty of times, though, when some poor, dripping wet sap ended up having to exit the building in just a towel.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 16, 2011, 05:12:04 PM

Quote from: Christina on August 16, 2011, 10:10:24 AM

Unfortunately, classes have started for me already, but I'm not in my dorm yet. My morning nausea/vomiting is really becoming a big problem. It's been happening everyday now for 4 days. The doctor thinks that I'm very anxious and that my stomach is overproducing acid, so I'm on Prevacid right now. Unfortunately, not much change yet. :( I'm pretty worried about this, and I really don't want it to be anything serious. I feel okay in the evenings, but mornings are miserable. Anyone else have anything similar to this? I don't think I'm that afraid of school. I am so clueless, though, and quite worried.

You just have to convince yourself that you don't have anything to worry about.  Horror stories about miserable roommates and neighbors, fire alarm pranks, and so on, are really the exception rather than the rule.  You'll enjoy the freedom from home life, the chance to explore new things, and you're certain to meet a lot of interesting people.

Not only now that it's all over and done with, but even when I was still in college, it seemed like those years just flew by so quickly.  Enjoy it while you can!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 16, 2011, 05:15:46 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 11:19:53 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2011, 08:59:39 AM

Ugh, why do people always do immature things like that? I would hope the fire alarm isn't pulled while I'm in the bathroom!

Not every time a fire alarm goes off does someone pull it. They are required to have regular fire drills.

Once a semester, twice at the maximum, unless certain colleges choose to have more.  So it's more than likely that a fire alarm that goes off after the first week of school is not a drill, but a prank, a false alarm, or an actual fire.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 06:03:36 PM

We had drills at least twice a semester, and sometimes more, IIRC. Nobody was ever stupid enough to pull the alarm as a prank, because all the halls in the dorms were monitored by cameras. More often than not, it was caused by someone burning popcorn or something dumb like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2011, 08:04:41 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 16, 2011, 06:03:36 PM

We had drills at least twice a semester, and sometimes more, IIRC. Nobody was ever stupid enough to pull the alarm as a prank, because all the halls in the dorms were monitored by cameras. More often than not, it was caused by someone burning popcorn or something dumb like that.

Probably the freshmen dorms will have issues with the alarms pulled off as pranks,but don't they punish people for these actions?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 16, 2011, 11:54:17 PM

#1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 10 are the best ones.  :P

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on August 17, 2011, 11:29:39 AM

I was watching MSNBC and breaking news came on that there was a bomb plot by a 17-year-old at Freedom High School in Tampa. Weird thing is, none of the local stations have broke the news yet. I guess they're waiting till 12.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2011, 12:06:32 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on August 17, 2011, 11:29:39 AM

I was watching MSNBC and breaking news came on that there was a bomb plot by a 17-year-old at Freedom High School in Tampa. Weird thing is, none of the local stations have broke the news yet. I guess they're waiting till 12.  :hmm:

Have any actually broken in yet? I just turned on my TV to 13 to see if they have.. glad I dont go to Freedom though..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 17, 2011, 05:27:16 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 17, 2011, 12:06:32 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on August 17, 2011, 11:29:39 AM

I was watching MSNBC and breaking news came on that there was a bomb plot by a 17-year-old at Freedom High School in Tampa. Weird thing is, none of the local stations have broke the news yet. I guess they're waiting till 12.  :hmm:

Have any actually broken in yet? I just turned on my TV to 13 to see if they have.. glad I dont go to Freedom though..

I know this was this morning, but I'm gonna assume they're talking about it locally there on the news now right. I saw it on the local news here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 17, 2011, 07:12:15 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on August 17, 2011, 05:27:16 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 17, 2011, 12:06:32 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on August 17, 2011, 11:29:39 AM

I was watching MSNBC and breaking news came on that there was a bomb plot by a 17-year-old at Freedom High School in Tampa. Weird thing is, none of the local stations have broke the news yet. I guess they're waiting till 12.  :hmm:

Have any actually broken in yet? I just turned on my TV to 13 to see if they have.. glad I dont go to Freedom though..

I know this was this morning, but I'm gonna assume they're talking about it locally there on the news now right. I saw it on the local news here.

Yeah, they did at the top of the noon newscast today, per a video on their website..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 18, 2011, 02:19:09 AM

This story about the bomb plot is interesting to me. According to the media "The 17-year-old has been charged with threatening to discharge a destructive device" along with some other drug related stuff which isn't relevant. How loose is the definition of threatening to discharge a destructive device? Is writing in a personal journal about these sick things considered the same as publicly saying it? There is no doubt in my mind  that the kid is messed up and probably better off in jail. It seems like there might be more to this story than the police are reporting at the moment. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2011, 12:34:36 PM

Say hello to the new Storm Alert theme :D :
Disc Wars - Daft Punk (July/August 2011 Primetime) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLjEJmNfEo8#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 19, 2011, 09:28:04 PM

HP killed off webOS and the phones and stuff with it.

$99 TouchPad tablets tomorrow!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 19, 2011, 09:58:51 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 19, 2011, 09:28:04 PM

HP killed off webOS and the phones and stuff with it.

$99 TouchPad tablets tomorrow!

I was kind of disappointed when I heard this. WebOS was a really nice mobile OS. IMO, it was right up there with Android and iOS in terms of polish and functionality, but it was just poorly marketed by both Palm and HP. The lack of third-party developers and apps really killed it, too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 19, 2011, 10:05:46 PM

Quote from: tpirfan28 on August 19, 2011, 09:28:04 PM

HP killed off webOS and the phones and stuff with it.

$99 TouchPad tablets tomorrow!

Dude, don't even bother buying an HP touchpad. I took a test-run yesterday at Best Buy and it was horrible in terms of graphics and speed. It works the same way as a friggin HP computer, only worse. I prefer the Motorola XOOM. Best. Tablet. Ever. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 19, 2011, 10:31:54 PM

The good news: I'm here in North Dakota and the temperature has not gotten above 85. The stiff breeze also helps.

The bad news: the stuff I was shipping to Grand Forks got placed on the wrong truck, and now my stuff is sitting somewhere in Bismarck. And I won't get it until Monday, so until then, I can't move into my dorm room.

Best part of the day: first day the dorms were open, and two kids have already been busted for alcohol possession. You can probably guess what they came to college for.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 19, 2011, 10:42:34 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 19, 2011, 10:31:54 PM

The good news: I'm here in North Dakota and the temperature has not gotten above 85. The stiff breeze also helps.

The bad news: the stuff I was shipping to Grand Forks got placed on the wrong truck, and now my stuff is sitting somewhere in Bismarck. And I won't get it until Monday, so until then, I can't move into my dorm room.

Best part of the day: first day the dorms were open, and two kids have already been busted for alcohol possession. You can probably guess what they came to college for.  <_<

I went to two colleges in the U.S. as an undergrad, and they both had the same policy: a dorm room can have alcohol in it ONLY if both residents of the room were 21 or over, and it could be drunk in the room (and ONLY in the room) only if there weren't any visitors to the room 20 or under.

During my first year (my only year at the first college), my desk was literally right by the door, so I often kept the door open when I was sitting at the desk for ventilation and to give me the chance to chat with anyone who walked by.  However, I was constantly asking people to stay outside of my room if they had alcohol, since I was only 18... and so were the vast majority of people I had to ask.  I didn't care if anyone smoked in the room... with the exception of one person who smoked these terrible tiny cigars that smelled like a tire fire.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 19, 2011, 11:16:33 PM

My school has a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol. If you're caught with it in the dorms, you're kicked out. It's a dry campus. Of course, that didn't stop students from risking it; I've seen quite a few alcohol busts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 19, 2011, 11:41:37 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 19, 2011, 11:16:33 PM

My school has a zero-tolerance policy on alcohol. If you're caught with it in the dorms, you're kicked out. It's a dry campus. Of course, that didn't stop students from risking it; I've seen quite a few alcohol busts.

Interestingly, the University of Massachusetts (my second school) has recently banned all tobacco products from its campus.  When I was there, smoking was allowed outside but not in any buildings.

However, this wouldn't have affected me too much.  My dorm building was already on the very edge of campus, and it was just a very short walk to get off the university's property.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on August 21, 2011, 08:08:30 PM

Has anyone been able to try Firefox Aurora (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/channel/) yet? it's pretty fast and i really like it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 21, 2011, 08:20:33 PM

I've never liked Firefox at all and can't understand why people prefer it.

I use Google Chrome and like it very much.  Before that I used Opera.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 21, 2011, 09:39:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2011, 12:34:36 PM

Say hello to the new Storm Alert theme :D :
Disc Wars - Daft Punk (July/August 2011 Primetime) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLjEJmNfEo8#ws[/url])

Please - tell me you're kidding.

Oh, by the way... I FOUND IT
http://youtu.be/m5a92FsMa1A (http://youtu.be/m5a92FsMa1A)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 22, 2011, 12:05:27 AM

Quote from: Alex on August 21, 2011, 08:08:30 PM

Has anyone been able to try Firefox Aurora ([url]http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/channel/[/url]) yet? it's pretty fast and i really like it.

It's okay, I don't use it all too frequently. But I like it. waaay better than regular FF.

Quote from: skywarnal on August 21, 2011, 09:39:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2011, 12:34:36 PM

Say hello to the new Storm Alert theme :D :
Disc Wars - Daft Punk (July/August 2011 Primetime) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLjEJmNfEo8#ws[/url])

Please - tell me you're kidding.

Oh, by the way... I FOUND IT
[url]http://youtu.be/m5a92FsMa1A[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/m5a92FsMa1A[/url])

I don't know about you. But I like Daft Punk much better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 22, 2011, 08:55:06 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on August 22, 2011, 12:05:27 AM

Quote from: Alex on August 21, 2011, 08:08:30 PM

Has anyone been able to try Firefox Aurora ([url]http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/channel/[/url]) yet? it's pretty fast and i really like it.

It's okay, I don't use it all too frequently. But I like it. waaay better than regular FF.

Quote from: skywarnal on August 21, 2011, 09:39:54 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 18, 2011, 12:34:36 PM

Say hello to the new Storm Alert theme :D :
Disc Wars - Daft Punk (July/August 2011 Primetime) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLjEJmNfEo8#ws[/url])

Please - tell me you're kidding.

Oh, by the way... I FOUND IT
[url]http://youtu.be/m5a92FsMa1A[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/m5a92FsMa1A[/url])

I don't know about you. But I like Daft Punk much better.

I like End Of Line, but thats it. This doesn't sound like a good Storm Alert song

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 23, 2011, 02:02:10 PM

Just felt my first earthquake. O_o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 23, 2011, 02:52:56 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on August 23, 2011, 02:02:10 PM

Just felt my first earthquake. O_o

That makes two of us! :blink:  I posted more in Alex's thread.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on August 23, 2011, 03:13:16 PM

Yeah, I heard it was felt throughout the east coast, even in Indiana and Detroit, and as far south as Atlanta.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 23, 2011, 04:24:59 PM

Started my junior year today.. no earthquakes in Seffner.. boo! :P

Though back on September 10, 2006, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, and tremors were felt as far inland as Lakeland..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 23, 2011, 09:21:30 PM

Some have stated they felt it as south as Montgomery, rather than Atlanta. I was at the bowling alley and noticed a few pins knock over randomly, but never thought much about it. (Fort Rucker, AL)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 24, 2011, 01:23:53 AM

Guys, I officially hate Photobucket. Everytime I try to put an image as my signature or avatar (you know, I'm a brony...gotta have my Ponies), the bandwidth exceeds and it's just... stoopid. I want to upload it on tinypic but the images becomes a jpg extension. and that's also stoopid.

Oh, and look what my awesome Buizel friend made for me. <3 (http://twitter.com/#!/Sonerand/status/106230504700903424/photo/1) It totally relates to my two loves: Twilight Sparkle and science.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 24, 2011, 09:24:11 PM

Just had my lasik surgery today It went very well! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on August 24, 2011, 09:32:51 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 24, 2011, 09:24:11 PM

Just had my lasik surgery today It went very well! :D

Good to hear.  You'll probably be needing these sunglasses for a while, though. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 25, 2011, 12:02:43 AM

Anybody else wondering what prompted Steve Jobs to resign from Apple?

http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/24/technology/steve_jobs_resigns/index.htm?cnn=yes&hpt=hp_c1 (http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/24/technology/steve_jobs_resigns/index.htm?cnn=yes&hpt=hp_c1)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 25, 2011, 01:35:38 AM

I think it has to be his health.  It's sad how he's suffering, but hopefully losing all of the responsibilities and stress of running a company will allow him to focus on not only treatment, but also enjoying what time he has left, whether it's a lot or a little.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on August 25, 2011, 09:36:52 AM

That's exactly it, he's been on medical leave since January. Although nothing much is changing other than job titles. Steve will contribute just as much to the company as Chairman of the Board as he has the last 8 months on leave.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 02:50:39 PM

Folks, please remove your videos with "Your Hand in Mine" by Explosions in the Sky. I got a copyright stike for uploading my LF clip with that song and now my account is suspended. Really mad right now because I want it back! :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 25, 2011, 03:12:53 PM

How long do suspensions last?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 03:20:23 PM

Suspensions last forever. Unless you file a counter-notification, once it's gone, it's gone for good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 25, 2011, 03:32:52 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 03:20:23 PM

Suspensions last forever. Unless you file a counter-notification, once it's gone, it's gone for good.

Did you get any warning(s) for any other videos prior to that? If so, maybe that's why your account was automatically suspended instead of warned.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 03:38:15 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on August 25, 2011, 03:32:52 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 03:20:23 PM

Suspensions last forever. Unless you file a counter-notification, once it's gone, it's gone for good.

Did you get any warning(s) for any other videos prior to that? If so, maybe that's why your account was automatically suspended instead of warned.

Yes, and it's not fair because I didn't know Explosions in the Sky had copyrighted issues. I want to counternotify my account..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 25, 2011, 04:24:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 03:20:23 PM

Suspensions last forever. Unless you file a counter-notification, once it's gone, it's gone for good.

Wow - that's amazing.  Even Facebook gives second chances.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 25, 2011, 04:28:15 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 02:50:39 PM

Folks, please remove your videos with "Your Hand in Mine" by Explosions in the Sky. I got a copyright stike for uploading my LF clip with that song and now my account is suspended. Really mad right now because I want it back! :angry:

Do they watch you more closely and become stricter after you get previous copyright strikes? There are so many videos on YT right now with that song, and they've been up for years! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 25, 2011, 04:38:19 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 25, 2011, 04:24:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 03:20:23 PM

Suspensions last forever. Unless you file a counter-notification, once it's gone, it's gone for good.

Wow - that's amazing.  Even Facebook gives second chances.

I think their partnership w/ Google might play into that especially when it comes to music. That's why that Youtube/WMG fallout happened a few years ago. They didn't feel Youtube was strict enough on copyright infrigments. I think Google kinda pushed for them to be more stricter on that once they became partners so that wouldn't happen again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 25, 2011, 06:27:29 PM

I've been really mad with Youtube over the past few days... I filed counter-notes against my blocked/muted videos... here are their statuses.

Copyright Info: Local Forecast - MMM DD, YYYY at HH:MM with ID
Your dispute is still awaiting a response from these content owners:
Entity: WMG Content Type: Sound Recording

Copyright Info: LF2
Your dispute is still awaiting a response from these content owners:
Entity: WMG Content Type: Sound Recording

Copyright Info: Local Forecast July 7 2:08pm (4000)
These content owners have reviewed your video and confirmed their claims to some or all of its content:
Entity: SME Content Type: Sound Recording
These content owners have reviewed your video and agreed with your dispute:
Entity: UMPG Publishing Content Type: Musical Composition
As a result, your video is blocked in these locations: Germany

Copyright Info: Local Forecast July 6 at 9:08am
All content owners have reviewed your video and confirmed their claims to some or all of its content:
Entity: SME Content Type: Sound Recording

Copyright Info: WeatherStar XL in Ozark, AL
All content owners have reviewed your video and confirmed their claims to some or all of its content:
Entity: IODA Content Type: Sound Recording
As a result, your video is blocked in these locations: Germany

As you can see, I've tried to get these claims removed, but corporate companies are greedy or just a bunch of jacka**es.
Each claim was filed with the same text...
This video uses copyrighted material in a manner that does not require approval of the copyright holder. It is a fair use under copyright law.

This is a segment taken and live broadcasted from The Weather Channel on June 13 around 2:58pm on the Local on the Eight's segment.

***I shall also note that these claims have caused the refusal to the partnership and Google Ads program***

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 25, 2011, 06:34:24 PM

On the other hand, aren't copyright owners entitled to control how, where, when, and by whom the copyrighted works are published, exhibited, and distributed, and to earn money for these works?

I know I'd feel very cheated if I found my book being sold without my permission and without being compensated for it.  I get royalties for every book sold as compensation for the work I did to write it, and I'd like to think that I receive money for 100% of the books being sold.  If people bought my book from unauthorized sources, they'd get to enjoy the results of my work without any compensation for that work coming back to my publisher or to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 25, 2011, 06:55:39 PM

Austin, please be aware that disputing videos too often can feed your account to suspension  :hmm:

Even though some may hate it, there is always Dailymotion to host LF videos Youtube wont show.. but its your choice not mine

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 25, 2011, 07:46:28 PM

This is why I stopped uploading LF videos on Youtube.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 25, 2011, 08:37:05 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 25, 2011, 06:55:39 PM

Austin, please be aware that disputing videos too often can feed your account to suspension  :hmm:

Even though some may hate it, there is always Dailymotion to host LF videos Youtube wont show.. but its your choice not mine

If they suspend for repeated disputes,  they shouldn't give an option to dispute it at all.

I think I'm done with Youtube and will seek a new service such as Dailymotion. Fed up with the Googtube corporate BS...

PS: you're all the first to know that I am busy at work creating a new STAR concept that will feature a rare song heard first on TWC on the September 2009 playlist. I think everyone should know what I'm talking about.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 25, 2011, 08:45:34 PM

I don't... :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on August 25, 2011, 08:48:32 PM

I think it's "Do You Wanna Dance" by the Beach Boys. I may be mistaking, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 08:51:39 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on August 25, 2011, 08:48:32 PM

I think it's "Do You Wanna Dance" by the Beach Boys. I may be mistaking, though.

I wish they would repeat that song..that was the only song from that list I didn't get a clip of because it would never play. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 25, 2011, 08:55:24 PM

Also, today marks the 10th anniversary of Aaliyah's death. It felt like I was watching the news and heard about her death yesterday. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on August 25, 2011, 09:28:36 PM

Who wants to know? TWCToday will be the only exclusive peoples that gets to learn of such information.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 28, 2011, 11:42:17 AM

It's almost September, and I hope everyone that has started school or college recently is doing well!  I always hated the first days due to everything being hectic.  What do you all plan to do this upcoming Labor Day weekend?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2011, 12:32:12 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 28, 2011, 11:42:17 AM

It's almost September, and I hope everyone that has started school or college recently is doing well!  I always hated the first days due to everything being hectic.  What do you all plan to do this upcoming Labor Day weekend?

Panicking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 28, 2011, 04:08:25 PM

I'm thinking of heading to Duckville EC for the holiday weekend. It depends. I could really use a break from all the stuff I've been doing lately.

It's been two weeks since I started school, Patrick...so I don't count. :P But for those that are going to start school...good luck! Especially for those starting college for the first time. Usually the first few weeks are going to be really, really, really, really, really hectic like Patrick mentioned. Like I always say to the new members I welcome at another forum I moderate: take a deep breath, and take your time exploring. [College] is quite a large place to be, and can be overwhelming. But in the future, you'll be fine!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 28, 2011, 04:21:07 PM

Speaking of Labor Day Weekend, I will be heading to Bemis, TN (just South of Jackson) to visit my dad's side of the family. If you're into history, you will want to check out this (http://www.bemishistory.org/) website about Bemis. My Great-Grandfather (whom I never met) worked at that cotton mill, and my Great-Grandmother and the rest of his family lived in Bemis (the town was constructed specifically for cotton millers' families). Anyway, getting to the point now...can you tell I love history? :P

Anyway, I haven't been since I was 7 (when my Great-Grandmother passed). The houses are very well constructed to have been built in the early 1900's. We will be staying at a hotel in North Jackson (near the church where we have dinner every time that we meet there). We would normally stay at my Great-Grandmother's house, but since she passed the house has been rented out. I will try to get some pictures, as they have a really awesome, old water tower (on the website that I linked to above); and again, some really well-constructed buildings. Just to give you an idea of how long it's been...I last saw my cousin Luke and my aunt and uncle at my Great-Grandmother's funeral. He was 12 at the time, and he is now 17 and driving! I am looking forward to visiting my dad's side of the family, being that most of my mom's side of the family lives local, but my dad's side lives a few hours away; so I don't see them as much. We will be leaving Saturday Morning and returning Sunday Night, which will mean limited activity on the forum. Again, we are staying at a hotel...so if they have the IntelliStar, I will definitely get some clips.

I think I got a bit carried away. Oh well. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 28, 2011, 07:29:28 PM

Well, college has already started here, and so far, things are fine. I'm thoroughly enjoying my classes, and have joined the university's weather broadcast team. We make our first forecast on Monday.

Labor Day wise, no big plans, sadly. Probably will go flying for a large chunk of the day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2011, 08:21:09 PM

Well guys, I'm moving into my dorm tomorrow. I'm kinda scared and nervous about going to college,  but also excited at the same time. It'll be hectic though since I'll be doing a lot of running around to do (finding who, what,where, when) and figuring how to balance my time. I hope to stop by soon, though! 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 29, 2011, 12:32:52 AM

Good luck, and enjoy!

You'll find your new life will fall into place almost immediately.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 29, 2011, 02:52:19 PM

Gloomy and dismal day in the Tampa area (it's pouring in Thonotosassa now!)... had to walk home in rain, and my umbrella didnt help with the wind blowing  <_<

I love early release Mondays already

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 30, 2011, 12:15:37 AM

Interesting P.O.V on TWC's Hurricane Irene Coverage Saturday.

Why Did I Watch Fourteen Hours Of The Weather Channel? I'm Not Sure.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/29/140032831/why-did-i-watch-fourteen-hours-of-the-weather-channel-im-not-sure (http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/29/140032831/why-did-i-watch-fourteen-hours-of-the-weather-channel-im-not-sure)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 30, 2011, 12:42:42 AM

Quote from: Weatherlover on August 30, 2011, 12:15:37 AM

Interesting P.O.V on TWC's Hurricane Irene Coverage Saturday.

Why Did I Watch Fourteen Hours Of The Weather Channel? I'm Not Sure.

[url]http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/29/140032831/why-did-i-watch-fourteen-hours-of-the-weather-channel-im-not-sure[/url] ([url]http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/29/140032831/why-did-i-watch-fourteen-hours-of-the-weather-channel-im-not-sure[/url])

That video of the people acting so disrespectful to Eric pisses me off to the highest extreme. :furious: Yes, I understand people desperately want their fame on TV, but I had no idea there was yet another streaker (clearly seen this time), plus other jerks who walked in front of Eric while he was doing his live shots! I don't care how famous people want to be, that was beyond unacceptable. I'm very distrubed to see such jerks. <_<

But alas, this is what our society today is like...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 30, 2011, 09:20:06 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 30, 2011, 12:42:42 AM

Quote from: Weatherlover on August 30, 2011, 12:15:37 AM

Interesting P.O.V on TWC's Hurricane Irene Coverage Saturday.

Why Did I Watch Fourteen Hours Of The Weather Channel? I'm Not Sure.

[url]http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/29/140032831/why-did-i-watch-fourteen-hours-of-the-weather-channel-im-not-sure[/url] ([url]http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/29/140032831/why-did-i-watch-fourteen-hours-of-the-weather-channel-im-not-sure[/url])

That video of the people acting so disrespectful to Eric pisses me off to the highest extreme. :furious: Yes, I understand people desperately want their fame on TV, but I had no idea there was yet another streaker (clearly seen this time), plus other jerks who walked in front of Eric while he was doing his live shots! I don't care how famous people want to be, that was beyond unacceptable. I'm very distrubed to see such jerks. <_<

But alas, this is what our society today is like...

Well at least he stayed professional the whole time, I commend him for that. I certainly know I wouldn't have if it was me out there reporting..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2011, 05:31:31 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 29, 2011, 12:32:52 AM

Good luck, and enjoy!

You'll find your new life will fall into place almost immediately.  :)

Thank you, Eric. ^_^ I just moved in a few hours ago but I haven't really met anyone yet. How exactly do you make friends with floormates? I haven't seen many residents in my floor yet. And Rutgers apparently is using DirecTV and the DTV LF now. I wonder why they got rid of the Junior?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 30, 2011, 05:40:59 PM

The junior there hasnt been active since 2008.. see http://www.youtube.com/njpatwcfan (http://www.youtube.com/njpatwcfan)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 30, 2011, 11:37:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2011, 05:31:31 PM

Thank you, Eric. ^_^ I just moved in a few hours ago but I haven't really met anyone yet. How exactly do you make friends with floormates? I haven't seen many residents in my floor yet.

It happens quite quickly.  You'll be living in close quarters with all these people for three-quarters of the year.

Most importantly, though, I wish you a good roommate.  That your roommate isn't a heavy snorer is probably the most important wish.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 31, 2011, 12:06:25 AM

Officially been in college a week, and I couldn't enjoy it more. Great classes, food that is out of this world (and that isn't an exaggeration), and my suite mates are awesome (yes, I have three roommates). And the TSA finally cleared me to fly, so I start those lessons tomorrow.  :biggrin:

Grand Forks is an incredible city. It has about 50,000 people, but it has the feel of a small southern town. And everyone is so hospitable and friendly! The weather is awesome, too, but that'll change come November. Or maybe earlier than that; I see there is a Winter Weather Advisory in Montana for 1-3 inches of snow above 6500 feet.  :bleh:

Wishing everyone else starting college (or resuming), or just school in general a great and successful year!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 31, 2011, 12:17:05 AM

Quote from: plane852 on August 31, 2011, 12:06:25 AM

Officially been in college a week, and I couldn't enjoy it more. Great classes, food that is out of this world (and that isn't an exaggeration), and my suite mates are awesome (yes, I have three roommates). And the TSA finally cleared me to fly, so I start those lessons tomorrow.  :biggrin:

Grand Forks is an incredible city. It has about 50,000 people, but it has the feel of a small southern town. And everyone is so hospitable and friendly! The weather is awesome, too, but that'll change come November. Or maybe earlier than that; I see there is a Winter Weather Advisory in Montana for 1-3 inches of snow above 6500 feet.  :bleh:

Wishing everyone else starting college (or resuming), or just school in general a great and successful year!

Send me some snow?  :yes: You'll have a great year I'm sure...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 31, 2011, 12:17:23 AM

Sounds like everything's going well for you!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 31, 2011, 03:09:49 AM

Sorry I haven't posted too much. College starts for me tomorrow after the university was closed for several days due to Irene. My house and yard sustained quite a bit of damage and internet was just restored. Most of my time has been busy cleaning up. It is quite a mess. Hope everyone is doing well. I am reading most of the posts just haven't responded

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 31, 2011, 05:03:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 31, 2011, 03:09:49 AM

Sorry I haven't posted too much. College starts for me tomorrow after the university was closed for several days due to Irene. My house and yard sustained quite a bit of damage and internet was just restored. Most of my time has been busy cleaning up. It is quite a mess. Hope everyone is doing well. I am reading most of the posts just haven't responded

Hope the damage wasn't too bad, Martin.  Your area and the Outer Banks certainly took the worst of Irene.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 31, 2011, 08:38:40 PM

Well, we certainly understand your lack of time here, Martin. I'm glad to hear that your place wasn't totally washed out, as I've seen some of your pics of your yard and you're right there by the bay. Good luck at another year of college! I'm sure you'll be fine. If I can get over anxiety-related nausea issues, I have the utmost confidence in you!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2011, 12:03:49 AM

While we are on the subject of college, I am going to take the time to be a little more "open" about myself. I don't want this to be extremely awkward, but I realize that I have never revealed my age or "level" in education. There is no good reason for this, but since I have reached a new stage in my life, I would like to share it with you all.

I just started college this year. I am studying meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and am, so far, very excited about it. For those of you who may not know, The National Weather Center is located on the campus, and it is both school-operated and government-operated. I believe Patrick visited there sometime earlier this year, if I remember correctly. Therefore, because of the location of The National Weather Center on campus, this university has a very good meteorology and research department. In addition, from looking at and hearing about past weather events, Norman gets all kinds of weather: tornadoes in the spring (something they specialize in), excessive heat in the summer, and winter storms in the winter.

I, too, would like to wish the best of luck for those of you who are also in their first year of college. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 02, 2011, 12:11:42 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2011, 12:03:49 AM

While we are on the subject of college, I am going to take the time to be a little more "open" about myself. I don't want this to be extremely awkward, but I realize that I have never revealed my age or "level" in education. There is no good reason for this, but since I have reached a new stage in my life, I would like to share it with you all.

I just started college this year. I am studying meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and am, so far, very excited about it. For those of you who may not know, The National Weather Center is located on the campus, and it is both school-operated and government-operated. I believe Patrick visited there sometime earlier this year, if I remember correctly. Therefore, because of the location of The National Weather Center on campus, this university has a very good meteorology and research department. In addition, from looking at and hearing about past weather events, Norman gets all kinds of weather: tornadoes in the spring (something they specialize in), excessive heat in the summer, and winter storms in the winter.

I, too, would like to wish the best of luck for those of you who are also in their first year of college. :)

Best of luck on your first year of college. When I was in middle school meteorology was the field I wanted to study in, but high school quickly did a 180 on that.  :hmm: I still love math and science, but they hated me. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 02, 2011, 12:17:21 AM

I almost considered University of Oklahoma, but the fact that they're aviation program was severely lacking, their size, and the tuition scared me away. I'm extremely jealous, though. You're practically working hand in hand with the Storm Prediction Center! Good luck on your degree, WeatherWitness!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 02, 2011, 12:19:37 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2011, 12:03:49 AM

I am studying meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and am, so far, very excited about it. For those of you who may not know, The National Weather Center is located on the campus, and it is both school-operated and government-operated. Therefore, because of the location of The National Weather Center on campus, this university has a very good meteorology and research department. In addition, from looking at and hearing about past weather events, Norman gets all kinds of weather: tornadoes in the spring (something they specialize in), excessive heat in the summer, and winter storms in the winter.

That sounds very exciting, and the perfect place to study meteorology!  Best of luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 02, 2011, 12:20:18 AM

Quote from: Weatherlover on September 02, 2011, 12:11:42 AM

When I was in middle school meteorology was the field I wanted to study in, but high school quickly did a 180 on that.  :hmm: I still love math and science, but they hated me. :P

That's the story of my life, too!  :)

Except that my feelings about math are exactly the same as its feelings about me.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 02, 2011, 03:19:25 PM

The Tampa Bay area has really been making terrible decisions with its radio stations.  :angry: First, its smooth jazz station (WSJT) turned into some pop station last year, and now, WTMP, which as been an adult urban comptemporary with a legacy for 57 years in the community suddenly is now off and turned into a Spanish station.  :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 02, 2011, 03:41:44 PM

There's not a single classical music radio station in the Orlando/Daytona Beach market.  Even worse, there's only one NPR station, and it barely, just barely, gets picked up in Daytona Beach.  :cry3: :cry3: :cry3:

At least digital cable offers two classical music stations on Music Choice.

In fact, this market went from 2 PBS stations to just 1, and that last 1 announced it was leaving PBS this summer.  If it weren't for a last-minute deal with a local college's non-commercial station to pick up PBS, the Orlando/Daytona Beach market would have been the largest market in the country without PBS!  I'm sure the cable company would have started carrying a more distant PBS station... maybe... if that would have happened.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2011, 03:53:38 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on September 02, 2011, 03:19:25 PM

The Tampa Bay area has really been making terrible decisions with its radio stations.  :angry: First, its smooth jazz station (WSJT) turned into some pop station last year, and now, WTMP, which as been an adult urban comptemporary with a legacy for 57 years in the community suddenly is now off and turned into a Spanish station.  :cry3:

Is 92.5 FM not enough for the area in terms of radio Latino or radio en español? :rolleyes: I miss WSJT smooth jazz :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 02, 2011, 03:56:50 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 02, 2011, 03:53:38 PM

Is 92.5 FM not enough for the area in terms of radio Latino or radio en español? :rolleyes:

I wonder what the proportion of English to Spanish radio stations is in, say, Miami.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 02, 2011, 04:46:48 PM

It's Labor Day weekend! What are your plans for the weekend? Short trips to the beach, heading out to visit relatives?

I'm heading to Canada on Sunday to visit Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a couple of my suite mates. I've heard stories about the border crossing, especially about the Americans being real pricks when you try to get back into the United States.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 02, 2011, 04:55:26 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 02, 2011, 04:46:48 PM

It's Labor Day weekend! What are your plans for the weekend? Short trips to the beach, heading out to visit relatives?

I'm heading to Canada on Sunday to visit Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a couple of my suite mates. I've heard stories about the border crossing, especially about the Americans being real pricks when you try to get back into the United States.

Be sure you have a U.S. passport or passport card.  You can't cross the border with just a driver's license anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 02, 2011, 05:00:02 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on September 02, 2011, 04:55:26 PM

Be sure you have a U.S. passport or passport card.  You can't cross the border with just a driver's license anymore.

Done and done. You could have crossed the border with a driver's license before?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2011, 06:01:48 PM

For the past hour, I worked on redesigning my portal page, and it's now live! :thumbsup:
http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/home.php (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/home.php)

Thoughts?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2011, 06:12:47 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 02, 2011, 05:00:02 PM

Done and done. You could have crossed the border with a driver's license before?  :blink:

Yes, it used to be true, but things were much simpler years ago as there was no need for extra security.

Quote from: Zach on September 02, 2011, 06:01:48 PM

For the past hour, I worked on redesigning my portal page, and it's now live! :thumbsup:
[url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/home.php[/url] ([url]http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/home.php[/url])

Thoughts?

It looks good, Zach! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 02, 2011, 06:29:48 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2011, 12:03:49 AM

While we are on the subject of college, I am going to take the time to be a little more "open" about myself. I don't want this to be extremely awkward, but I realize that I have never revealed my age or "level" in education. There is no good reason for this, but since I have reached a new stage in my life, I would like to share it with you all.

I just started college this year. I am studying meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and am, so far, very excited about it. For those of you who may not know, The National Weather Center is located on the campus, and it is both school-operated and government-operated. I believe Patrick visited there sometime earlier this year, if I remember correctly. Therefore, because of the location of The National Weather Center on campus, this university has a very good meteorology and research department. In addition, from looking at and hearing about past weather events, Norman gets all kinds of weather: tornadoes in the spring (something they specialize in), excessive heat in the summer, and winter storms in the winter.

I, too, would like to wish the best of luck for those of you who are also in their first year of college. :)

Whoa, I may actually see you next year! I'm strongly considering the thought of changing my degree to meteorology and transferring to Oklahoma because it seems to be the most intriguing study to me these past couple of years. While we're still a little tight on money, we've been saving for a while to make this change for me--that is, if I still feel the same about it in a few months.

How are all you people settling into dorms if you're living on campus? To be honest, I've never lived in a dorm, but that is going to change next year if I go to college out of state.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 02, 2011, 07:15:53 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 31, 2011, 05:03:23 PM

Quote from: Martin on August 31, 2011, 03:09:49 AM

Sorry I haven't posted too much. College starts for me tomorrow after the university was closed for several days due to Irene. My house and yard sustained quite a bit of damage and internet was just restored. Most of my time has been busy cleaning up. It is quite a mess. Hope everyone is doing well. I am reading most of the posts just haven't responded

Hope the damage wasn't too bad, Martin.  Your area and the Outer Banks certainly took the worst of Irene.

Lots of cleaning and lots of calls to contractors/electricians/plumbers/etc. Hatteras actually is cut off still as the road washed out. I believe by now they have a temporary ferry system setup but with limited resources and a 3 1/2hr trip it's just a mess.

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2011, 12:03:49 AM

While we are on the subject of college, I am going to take the time to be a little more "open" about myself. I don't want this to be extremely awkward, but I realize that I have never revealed my age or "level" in education. There is no good reason for this, but since I have reached a new stage in my life, I would like to share it with you all.

I just started college this year. I am studying meteorology at the University of Oklahoma and am, so far, very excited about it. For those of you who may not know, The National Weather Center is located on the campus, and it is both school-operated and government-operated. I believe Patrick visited there sometime earlier this year, if I remember correctly. Therefore, because of the location of The National Weather Center on campus, this university has a very good meteorology and research department. In addition, from looking at and hearing about past weather events, Norman gets all kinds of weather: tornadoes in the spring (something they specialize in), excessive heat in the summer, and winter storms in the winter.

I, too, would like to wish the best of luck for those of you who are also in their first year of college. :)

Congratulations! I know you will find college a lot of fun. You have the personality and dedication to excel in anything you put your mind to and I have the highest confidence you will succeed! Good luck :) I actually thought you were slightly older!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 03, 2011, 03:03:30 PM

Whille everyone else is beginning or going back to college, I am entering the eighth grade Tuesday. Going to be a lot of algebra, some grammar/spelling/literature, American History (yay!), and science. I love school, but I don't love the homework.

For the first six grades, I went to public school... last year and years on I will be in Private school studying under the A Beka Curriculum.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 03, 2011, 06:23:41 PM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 03, 2011, 03:03:30 PM

Whille everyone else is beginning or going back to college, I am entering the eighth grade Tuesday. Going to be a lot of algebra, some grammar/spelling/literature, American History (yay!), and science. I love school, but I don't love the homework.

For the first six grades, I went to public school... last year and years on I will be in Private school studying under the A Beka Curriculum.

Wow - the 8th grade seems like a whole lifetime ago for me!  How did we ever manage to survive that age?  :)

It's wonderful that you have such a strong interest in meteorology at such a young age.  If you choose to make this your career, your early enthusiasm will certainly pay off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 03, 2011, 07:51:03 PM

I worked on quite a bit with web design today... :P

Animated icons to my CC map http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/map/ (http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/current_conditions/map/)

...and a Twitter bot that tweets the conditions from Tampa International Airport http://twitter.com/tampabaywx (http://twitter.com/tampabaywx)

EDIT: Forgot to say, you need to have FF and or SeaMonkey to view the icons' animation, because other browsers dont support animated PNG  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2011, 01:01:11 AM

You know you're in college when you have a 2-3 page paper, 98 math problems, a worksheet and a quiz to study during  the first week of classes. Organic chemistry= death. I don't know why this subject even exists, it's worser than multivariable calculus.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 04, 2011, 06:33:38 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2011, 01:01:11 AM

You know you're in college when you have a 2-3 page paper, 98 math problems, a worksheet and a quiz to study during  the first week of classes. Organic chemistry= death. I don't know why this subject even exists, it's worser than multivariable calculus.

We've been prepped for that already - last year (which was the first year the school even started, none of us had already been exposed to such a curriculum). We had 1000-word-essays, over 100 math problems... the essay spanned over a week or two week period because it was a long-term research subject, but the math spanned for a day or two. Can't quite remember.

I can say this, math isn't my strong subject, but it isn't weak, either... and sadly math is needed in meteorology. That was the only thing that turned me away, but quickly reminded myself that there is this new thing called LEARNING.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2011, 10:17:57 AM

I wouldve been a meteorology major had my math skills were strong. I still need to take Calculus I though..so maybe it's prep for me

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 05, 2011, 11:48:37 AM

Best of luck, WeatherWitness!

As for the math, it is NOT my thing.  I almost gave up my dream of meteorology because of math, but I just wouldn't have been able to live with myself had I quit because of math.  Just go in with an open mind, ask questions and get help when needed.  Eventually something will click and you can get through it :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 05, 2011, 08:16:13 PM

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

The Wiggles feat Al Roker - Thank You Mr. Weatherman (Shortened Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQbRP9FJN6I#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 05, 2011, 09:13:12 PM

Quote from: Alex on September 05, 2011, 08:16:13 PM

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

The Wiggles feat Al Roker - Thank You Mr. Weatherman (Shortened Version) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQbRP9FJN6I#[/url])

Dear God, help me. I haven't seen the Wiggles since I was six years old. I didn't even know they were still around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 05, 2011, 09:52:46 PM

This I did not need to see.  :wow:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 05, 2011, 10:06:43 PM

High wind is causing problems for Alabama Power to restore power to those affected by the storms today...

Quote from: @alabamapower via HootSuite

We're doing what we can where we can. High winds in some places have made it unsafe to put our buckets in the air.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 06, 2011, 12:38:59 AM

So I started my flying lessons today. The wind wasn't that great, which made for a rather bumpy ride, but otherwise it was fun. A few basic turns, and then we did a landing where we bounced down the runway for a good distance. Oh, did I mention I got sick mid-flight? I'm fine now, but for a little bit, a little white bag was my best friend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 06, 2011, 01:02:07 AM

Don't feel bad.  I get air sick sitting still.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 06, 2011, 04:03:15 PM

Quote from: Alex on September 05, 2011, 08:16:13 PM

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

The Wiggles feat Al Roker - Thank You Mr. Weatherman (Shortened Version) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQbRP9FJN6I#[/url])

I've been scarred for life. :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 06, 2011, 04:28:13 PM

Quote from: Alex on September 05, 2011, 08:16:13 PM

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

The Wiggles feat Al Roker - Thank You Mr. Weatherman (Shortened Version) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQbRP9FJN6I#[/url])

I actually thought it was catchy.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 06, 2011, 11:53:25 PM

Well, my laptop is destroyed. The roof in my room leaked from the rain and all the rain poured in where my desk was, consequently where my laptop was placed in (the desk was behind an Ethernet Jack) right now my laptop is dried off but I can't get to turn on. I took the battery out and turned the  power supply off. The laptop was off when it was under water but I don't know for how long. It probably was for 2-4 hours 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 07, 2011, 12:15:39 AM

Oh, no!!  I'm sorry.

An ice dam in the attic after one horrible snowstorm caused a similar problem with me.  I opened my bedroom door one day to find water pouring all over my desk.  Fortunately, my computer wasn't on it, and, actually, hardly anything else was, either, so nothing got damaged.  Still, it ruined the wallpaper, left stains all over the ceiling, and gave me quite a lot of cleaning up to do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 07, 2011, 03:23:22 AM

Quote from: Alex on September 05, 2011, 08:16:13 PM

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SLhcQfuSGcE/TbC9VER0R9I/AAAAAAAAAB8/l4Wio43GSIA/s1600/facepalm_picard2.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 07, 2011, 08:11:13 AM

Quote from: Martin on September 07, 2011, 03:23:22 AM

Quote from: Alex on September 05, 2011, 08:16:13 PM

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

([url]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SLhcQfuSGcE/TbC9VER0R9I/AAAAAAAAAB8/l4Wio43GSIA/s1600/facepalm_picard2.jpg[/url])

Actually...
(http://images.encyclopediadramatica.ch/e/e5/DoubleFacepalmRickerPicard.jpg)

I found this while browsing a site I shall not name.
" :censored: Weather Balloons!"
(http://images.encyclopediadramatica.ch/thumb/7/77/Weather_Baloons.jpg/750px-Weather_Baloons.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2011, 09:30:39 AM

I had nothing backed up though. I had saved the rest of my twc clips for upload later on but they were in my laptops hardsrive as well my songs and photos. Do you know if they could reimburse me or something for water damage. I'm not sure if there are other methods I can use to restore my laptop back

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 07, 2011, 03:49:32 PM

I would assume that the hard drive is safe, if you remove it...  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 07, 2011, 05:35:40 PM

Ok, good news: I got my laptop back in working condition again. The only problem is the adapter also got wet and now the adapter doesn't charge my laptop. The power light goes on for 10 seconds then dissipates and they don't have any more adapters for my speCific brand. The battery on my laptop drained out but at least it's working again..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 09, 2011, 03:14:18 AM

Just survived the worst power outage of my life. Took the trolley to school today instead of driving, ended up getting stuck at the station for 2-3 hours with very limited cellphone service. Peanut butter sandwiches were for dinner tonight, since there was nothing to heat up. Good thing about this is that my school cancelled classes for Friday (sucks because I wanted to see the ending of Tron Legacy! >_<)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 09, 2011, 07:23:27 AM

Speaking of Tron Legacy, I am now listening to End of Line. Haha!

What was the outage associated with? I never could find out from anybody.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 09, 2011, 06:24:19 PM

It's forecasts like mine that make me wish the Pot Belly Stove will reopen soon  :bleh:. Monday, we hit a high of 74 and reach a low of 49. Tuesday, our high reaches only 59, and our low sits at 37. Things should only get colder from there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 09, 2011, 06:44:46 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 09, 2011, 06:24:19 PM

It's forecasts like mine that make me wish the Pot Belly Stove will reopen soon  :bleh:. Monday, we hit a high of 74 and reach a low of 49. Tuesday, our high reaches only 59, and our low sits at 37. Things should only get colder from there.

...and it's forecasts like mine that make me wish the Front Porch would stay open (hopefully the porch has a ceiling fan). :P Temperatures will only get hotter through next week, and triple-digits may make the return on Tuesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 10, 2011, 01:39:24 AM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 09, 2011, 07:23:27 AM

Speaking of Tron Legacy, I am now listening to End of Line. Haha!

What was the outage associated with? I never could find out from anybody.

Some worker in AZ short-circuited the power and made the whole region (let alone most of AZ and SoCal) go dark.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2011, 01:18:09 PM

Is college supposed to be this hard? I'm failing 2 classes right now, and English might be a 3rd (nothing was graded yet), but the material is very difficult for me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 11, 2011, 01:24:16 PM

Well, college is certainly a ramp up from high school, that's for sure. I guess it's a question of time management. I'm finding out it IS true that you have two hours of homework for every hour of class.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 11, 2011, 06:44:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2011, 01:18:09 PM

Is college supposed to be this hard? I'm failing 2 classes right now, and English might be a 3rd (nothing was graded yet), but the material is very difficult for me.

Do you know why you're having a difficult time with these classes?  Nip the problem in the bud before it starts to spiral out of control.  It's still very early in the semester, so you should still have a chance to correct the issue before it goes even further.  Set up appointments with your professors or teachers to discuss whatever problems you're having.  They might be able to help you figure out where you need to refocus your energies so that you can be successful in the classes.  The amount of coursework and homework, as well as the difficulty, is considerably more than in high school, and so you might need to "retrain" yourself to be a more efficient studier.

Are you having problems remembering facts?  Are you having problems comprehending the material from the beginning?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2011, 06:57:29 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on September 11, 2011, 06:44:23 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2011, 01:18:09 PM

Is college supposed to be this hard? I'm failing 2 classes right now, and English might be a 3rd (nothing was graded yet), but the material is very difficult for me.

Do you know why you're having a difficult time with these classes?  Nip the problem in the bud before it starts to spiral out of control.  It's still very early in the semester, so you should still have a chance to correct the issue before it goes even further.  Set up appointments with your professors or teachers to discuss whatever problems you're having.  They might be able to help you figure out where you need to refocus your energies so that you can be successful in the classes.  The amount of coursework and homework, as well as the difficulty, is considerably more than in high school, and so you might need to "retrain" yourself to be a more efficient studier.

Are you having problems remembering facts?  Are you having problems comprehending the material from the beginning?

I'm not sure. It could be that I'm not used to such a heavy courseload, and that I'm not used to studying/learning the material more in-depth

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 11, 2011, 08:04:29 PM

These things can be learned and gotten used to.

How many courses are you taking?  What's your schedule like?  If nothing else, expect to do a lot more studying after classes than in high school.

There are a lot of things you can do to help make this easier.  For example, just as you have a course schedule, you can make a study schedule and work out how much time you'll need, and specifically when, to get all of your homework and studying done.  Read and reread your textbook.  Not only should you review your book and class notes after every lesson, but you should also read ahead by at least one lesson so that you'll know what to expect when the teacher discusses it, and it won't all be new to you.  Otherwise, without knowledge of what's coming up next, each class will be something entirely new, and it will be harder to "make the pieces fit" as you assimilate all the new information.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 11, 2011, 09:19:25 PM

If you are really having trouble, why don't you just withdraw from those classes you're really having problems in and just take those classes next semester? so you don't have a huge workload and high stress level to deal with.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 11, 2011, 10:04:56 PM

The classes I'm having problems with are required :/ I'm taking 6 classes and 16 credits but one of them isn't really a class, it's just a first year interest group

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 12, 2011, 02:44:00 PM

There was a dog on my school's campus today.. and its owner wasnt present :blink:

I feel bad though for the dog because we had a fire drill today :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 13, 2011, 06:01:45 PM

I saw this on the local news last week, I rank #3! I'm surprised were not #1, we shut down immediately at the prediction of snow/ice before it even falls. :P

NOTE: This list was compiled by the Farmer's Almanac

Top 10 Most Weather Vulnerable Cities
1. Washington, D.C.
2. Chicago
3. Atlanta
4. New York City
5. Los Angeles
6. Dallas
7. Boston
8. New Orleans
9. St. Louis
10. Buffalo

http://www.examiner.com/northside-family-parenting-in-atlanta/atlanta-ranks-as-third-most-weather-vulnerable-city-america (http://www.examiner.com/northside-family-parenting-in-atlanta/atlanta-ranks-as-third-most-weather-vulnerable-city-america)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 15, 2011, 10:43:29 AM

Al Gore launches another climate outlook called climate reality project will he ever stop? he uses more electricity than anybody and he complains about the climate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 15, 2011, 04:10:52 PM

Al Gore needs to go sit on the polar ice caps and see if they really are melting or not. And stay there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 15, 2011, 04:51:34 PM

According to a recent report from less than a week ago, polar ice levels are at near record-low levels, comparing only to 2007, which had even less ice.

Al Gore drives me crazy as well, but regarding the ice caps, they are getting smaller and smaller.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 16, 2011, 02:10:30 AM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 15, 2011, 04:10:52 PM

Al Gore needs to go sit on the polar ice caps and see if they really are melting or not. And stay there.

:lol: Indeed!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 16, 2011, 12:06:08 PM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 15, 2011, 04:10:52 PM

Al Gore needs to go sit on the polar ice caps and see if they really are melting or not. And stay there.

Well, that would be one way to determine it! :rofl2:

Also, to Alex: Your current conditions for Gorham, NH at 12:05 ET are showing blowing snow and a very chilly 25 degrees. Are those observations correct? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 16, 2011, 12:19:43 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 16, 2011, 12:06:08 PM

Also, to Alex: Your current conditions for Gorham, NH at 12:05 ET are showing blowing snow and a very chilly 25 degrees. Are those observations correct? :blink:

Wow.  According to TWC and Accu-Weather, the weather for Gorham, NH is cloudy and 48°.  However, the NWS uses Mount Washington as its nearest observation location for Gorham, and on Mount Washington, it is, indeed, 25° with blowing snow and winds of 60 mph!

Edit: I just remembered that the XL, during the brief time the Boston area had it and the even briefer time it worked (it was a lemon and notorious for breaking down; our cable company very often switched to the Worcester Star while the Boston one got rebooted), that was the only time my area got to see conditions on Mount Washington on the "Latest Observations" page.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 16, 2011, 01:57:04 PM

if you put your location as mount washington nh on the forums you get north conway nh's conditions (since its the closest obs site other than the mountain obs) which is why Gorham gets mount washington's obs (lowest part of the mountain.) I know my wording might seem confusing but this the best way to describe it by cell phone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 16, 2011, 06:21:36 PM

I feel feverish now... first time Ive felt like that in over 4 years :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 16, 2011, 08:49:17 PM

Second week of school and there is already a stomach bug going around.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on September 17, 2011, 09:14:12 AM

I'm going to BCS in Memphis today to help out with a band competition!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on September 17, 2011, 08:33:55 PM

Stomach bugs...certainly not fun. I really hope you don't get that.

I know I've already done this before, but I'm taking another break from this place. To be honest, my interest in TWC is almost dwindling by the day, and I am a lot busier than I used to be. I may pop in every now and then, and I'm very grateful for all the friends I've made here. I hope this place continues to prosper, and I hope that people around that are so fond of TWC will accept their changes. To be honest, I do not really care what they do anymore. It's just a channel on my TV, nothing more.

See you guys!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 18, 2011, 09:57:32 AM

I'm going to go ahead and announce this now.
I have recorded several LF's this morning and will try to record a few 4000 videos, but these recordings will be my final LF videos for a good while, or even for good. They will be posted at my artwork and creation topic.

As Christina said above, it is just a channel on my TV and nothing more to me as well. I'm not taking a break from TWCT (yet), but this is it for my LF's.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on September 18, 2011, 10:24:06 AM

Awards for SBEC last night at Briarcrest:
1st Place Drum Major - Class 2B
1st Place Percussion - Class 2B
1st Place Colorguard - Class 2B
1st Place Overall Band - Class 2B
2nd Place Percussion - Division 2
3rd Place Colorguard - Division 2

Overall winner, regardless of division/class was Lewisburg High.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 18, 2011, 11:28:48 AM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 18, 2011, 09:57:32 AM

I'm going to go ahead and announce this now.
I have recorded several LF's this morning and will try to record a few 4000 videos, but these recordings will be my final LF videos for a good while, or even for good. They will be posted at my artwork and creation topic.

As Christina said above, it is just a channel on my TV and nothing more to me as well. I'm not taking a break from TWCT (yet), but this is it for my LF's.

Yeah, what TWC decides to do really is not that important to me. I'll still tune in to the LFs as long as there's still LFs, cause who knows if the LOT8s will be ultimately done away with. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 18, 2011, 12:12:37 PM

It's sad that some of you are leaving these forums, just because of the declining state of TWC. I know this is a Weather Channel enthusiast forum, but I personally have made so many friends here and have had a good time talking about things non-TWC related that I wouldn't even think about leaving. :)

But it's certainly your choice. We will miss those of you who will be leaving...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 18, 2011, 12:50:15 PM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 16, 2011, 08:49:17 PM

Second week of school and there is already a stomach bug going around.

Ugh same here. Monday my stomach felt horrible. It actually was the worst stomach pain I ever had. Almost went to the ER. Hope you stay well!

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 18, 2011, 12:12:37 PM

It's sad that some of you are leaving these forums, just because of the declining state of TWC. I know this is a Weather Channel enthusiast forum, but I personally have made so many friends here and have had a good time talking about things non-TWC related that I wouldn't even think about leaving. :)

But it's certainly your choice. We will miss those of you who will be leaving...

I agree completely Andy! The forum has grown to be a close family!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 18, 2011, 01:32:55 PM

Yeah, I stopped watching TWC months ago, but I'm still here because of the friends I've made here. There's not really anything that's gonna pull me away from the forums. I strongly recommend you re-consider before you decide to leave us. If so, we wish you the best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 18, 2011, 02:00:30 PM

Unlike some of you that say the music and the LF is what drew you to TWC, it was the way they presented live programming like they do with hurricanes, severe weather, and winter storms 11 years ago that interested me the most. You could tell the OCMs and the experts qualified in each severe weather field was invested in what they do on a daily basis and really cared about informing those that needed to be safe in dangerous weather. Eventhough a lot has changed in these past 11 years, they still do this (severe weather wise not as extensively as they used to), but still they have done some remarkably great work, the snowstorms/blizzards across the SE/S. Plains/Mid Atlantic/ NE, April 27th Super Tornado Outbreak,  Joplin, MO tornado coverage, Hurricane Irene (over-hyped a bit, but I expected it). That's what drew me to TWC, I learned a lot of things about weather from this channel alone and also the graphics were appealing to me in the early 00's, I liked how they were simple, but the graphics of the LF and programming matched so well. As far as the music goes, it did open me up to new genres of music I would have never gave a second look to on my own so I do credit them with that also.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 18, 2011, 03:44:09 PM

I do have to concur. TWC's coverage was excellent during both tornado outbreaks. They handled the situation in a professional, assuring and informative way during the April 27th outbreak. I was glued into that. Dr. Greg Forbes is irreplaceable, IMO. It's his discussions during these severe weather outbreaks that keep me glued into watching TWC during such events.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 19, 2011, 12:41:43 AM

Fall is coming pretty quickly around the corner. Official autumnal equinox is Friday, September 23rd, at 9:04 Zulu. Then again, that doesn't exactly mean much temperature wise for some of you.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 19, 2011, 07:44:21 AM

My birthday is September 24 at 12:36am  B)
That's good, because I was surely a fall-baby, hence why I love it so much!

I'm deciding between buying a Mac Mini and a Kindle. I have six book reports due this year and the fact that you can buy USA Today on the Kindle. I also have some major editing stuff I need to do, however, the Mini I'm looking at only has 1gb/memory. Yeah, I can upgrade it, but I already have 4gb on my Acer. Works perfect with After Effects.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 19, 2011, 02:47:24 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 19, 2011, 12:41:43 AM

Fall is coming pretty quickly around the corner. Official autumnal equinox is Friday, September 23rd, at 9:04 Zulu. Then again, that doesn't exactly mean much temperature wise for some of you.  :bleh:

Guess that means its almost time to leave the porch and crank up the stove :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 19, 2011, 03:03:23 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 19, 2011, 02:47:24 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 19, 2011, 12:41:43 AM

Fall is coming pretty quickly around the corner. Official autumnal equinox is Friday, September 23rd, at 9:04 Zulu. Then again, that doesn't exactly mean much temperature wise for some of you.  :bleh:

Guess that means its almost time to leave the porch and crank up the stove :P

Not yet...can we wait a few weeks (or months) please. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 19, 2011, 03:20:13 PM

unless you want to wait until december 21 for the stove to boil :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 19, 2011, 04:18:17 PM

Wait, does the stove open this Friday or when winter starts?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 19, 2011, 04:24:14 PM

Quote from: skywarnal on September 19, 2011, 04:18:17 PM

Wait, does the stove open this Friday or when winter starts?

The Stove will re-open this Friday for the first day of fall. We use the Stove for fall and winter, and the Front Porch for spring and summer. :)

Unfortunately, I would like to stay out on my Front Porch because temperatures have now just started to cool down a little and become bearable. I don't want to leave just yet! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 19, 2011, 07:24:22 PM

TWC/WSI Fall & Early Winter Outlook (Temperatures)

(http://i.imwx.com/web/news/2011/september/temp-outlook-wsi-oct-dec-2011.jpg)

(http://i.imwx.com/web/news/2011/september/temp-outlook-wsi-dec-2011.jpg)

Further Details
http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/wsi-late-fall-early-winter-outlook_2011-09-19 (http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/wsi-late-fall-early-winter-outlook_2011-09-19)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 20, 2011, 12:51:26 AM

No. I wanna stay here in the porch for a few more weeks. The weather here is aaaaaaaaaamaaaaaziiiiiiiiiiiiing <3

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 20, 2011, 07:09:06 AM

I'll leave the window open when we start up the stove, but we have to go there starting Friday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 20, 2011, 08:03:29 AM

I'll have to join the stove in about a month when it finally cools down here, hahaha!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 07:08:42 PM

This is such an injustice with Troy Davis.   :( So many of the jurors have recanted, and people from all walks of life worldwide, of different religions, ethnicities, and politics have spoken out in support of keeping him alive. But the state of Georgia has ignored these voices and still decides to execute him. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 21, 2011, 07:18:55 PM

It pretty much depends on the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution. The execution has been delayed about 20 minutes already.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 07:22:34 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 21, 2011, 07:18:55 PM

It pretty much depends on the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution. The execution has been delayed about 20 minutes already.

I hope and pray that the US Supreme Court does that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 21, 2011, 07:36:45 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 07:22:34 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 21, 2011, 07:18:55 PM

It pretty much depends on the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution. The execution has been delayed about 20 minutes already.

I hope and pray that the US Supreme Court does that.

According to our NBC station WXIA-TV, his execution has been delayed by the US Supreme Court.
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/205925/274/LIVE-VIDEO-Troy-Davis-execution-delayed (http://www.11alive.com/news/article/205925/274/LIVE-VIDEO-Troy-Davis-execution-delayed)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on September 21, 2011, 08:05:08 PM

Somebody on Twitter just RTd said the SCOTUS will make a decision by 8:30 PM. He also denied a last meal and ate regular prison food...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 21, 2011, 08:30:04 PM

8:30 has come and gone. Wonder what is taking them so long.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 21, 2011, 09:58:27 PM

Can anyone summarize the whole thing with Troy Davis?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 10:40:55 PM

The Supreme Court denied the stay of execution.    :(  This is a very dark day in American history.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 21, 2011, 11:16:18 PM

As of 11:15 PM EDT, Troy Davis has been executed. This is not a proud moment in American history.  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 11:18:52 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 21, 2011, 11:16:18 PM

As of 11:15 PM EDT, Troy Davis has been executed. This is not a proud moment in American history.  :angry:

I second that. This is a dark day in America. It reflects not only on the vast ugly history of racism and discrimination in America, but it also reflects on how heartless, vile, and vengeful humanity can be.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2011, 11:19:41 PM

After 25.5 days of hibernation, ladies and gentlemen, I have returned with a new laptop in tow!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:29:16 PM

I take it none of you are fans of the death penalty? I sure am. He killed a cop - he definitely deserves to die.

Edit - Although, even if it wasn't a cop, I still believe in the death penalty.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 21, 2011, 11:36:21 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:29:16 PM

I take it none of you are fans of the death penalty? I sure am. He killed a cop - he definitely deserves to die.

Edit - Although, even if it wasn't a cop, I still believe in the death penalty.

I don't have a problem with the death penalty. What I DO have a problem with is that all these recants from witnesses and jurors have created enough doubt that would warrant a review of the case. It's sorta like the Casey Anthony case: too much doubt for me and a lot of other people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 21, 2011, 11:41:09 PM

Quote from: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:29:16 PM

I take it none of you are fans of the death penalty? I sure am. He killed a cop - he definitely deserves to die.

Edit - Although, even if it wasn't a cop, I still believe in the death penalty.

What about the people who kill several people and only get life in prison? That's the case with Brian Nichols, who back in March 2005 killed a courtroom judge, courtroom sheriff, a lady who was in the courtroom, and a FBI agent while he was fleeing the scene yet GA doesn't seem anxious about sticking a needle in his arm. Nichols deserves the death penalty more than Davis does. It would have been better just giving him life than executing him. He already lost 22 years of his freedom he'll never get back anyway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:45:48 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 21, 2011, 11:36:21 PM

I don't have a problem with the death penalty. What I DO have a problem with is that all these recants from witnesses and jurors have created enough doubt that would warrant a review of the case. It's sorta like the Casey Anthony case: too much doubt for me and a lot of other people.

There were enough appeals, and if every level of the court said he's guilty, then he's guilty.

Quote from: Weatherlover on September 21, 2011, 11:41:09 PM

What about the people who kill several people and only get life in prison? That's the case with Brian Nichols, who back in March 2005 killed a courtroom judge, courtroom sheriff, a lady who was in the courtroom, and a FBI agent while he was fleeing the scene yet GA doesn't seem anxious about sticking a needle in his arm. Nichols deserves the death penalty more than Davis does. It would have been better just giving him life than executing him. He already lost 22 years of his freedom he'll never get back anyway.

You must have missed this part of my post:

Quote from: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:29:16 PM

Edit - Although, even if it wasn't a cop, I still believe in the death penalty.

You kill someone, you should get killed back. Especially if it's a cop. Richard Poplawski was just sentenced to death last month for the death of three Pittsburgh cops in 2009, and I couldn't be happier. The trial for an accused Penn Hills cop killer from 2010 starts this fall. If he's found guilty, he should be sentenced to death as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 11:53:06 PM

No matter how heinous a crime is, or how evil a person is, I do not wish death on anybody. I have no bones about saying that. And imagine if years down the road, it was proved that Davis really didn't do it? They couldn't even find a weapon!!!!!!  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:57:22 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 11:53:06 PM

No matter how heinous a crime is, or how evil a person is, I do not wish death on anybody. I have no bones about saying that. And imagine if years down the road, it was proved that Davis really didn't do it? They couldn't even find a weapon!!!!!!  :angry:

I respect your opinion. But, you can prove a crime without a weapon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 22, 2011, 12:13:42 AM

I'm kinda neutral on the death penalty. I am all for death of a criminal if he commits an unimaginable act like killing a cop or another respected figure, goes on a mass murder spree or does domestic terrorism. We have no benefit into keeping these tightwads into our society. And as for race, I could care less of the criminal's race. Regardless of race, he/she did a hainous act and should be punished to the fullest extent of it. Critique me if you want.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 22, 2011, 12:31:21 AM

Quote from: Tyler on September 21, 2011, 11:57:22 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 11:53:06 PM

No matter how heinous a crime is, or how evil a person is, I do not wish death on anybody. I have no bones about saying that. And imagine if years down the road, it was proved that Davis really didn't do it? They couldn't even find a weapon!!!!!!  :angry:

I respect your opinion. But, you can prove a crime without a weapon.

But why was there no DNA and blood linked to Troy Davis, either? Also, why did seven of nine witnesses dispute all or parts of their testimony. That is why there is an uproar, beyond just the death penalty.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/troy-davis-denied-clemency_n_971349.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/troy-davis-denied-clemency_n_971349.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on September 22, 2011, 01:03:06 AM

I'm not going to debate the case itself.  It was tried in criminal court by a jury of his peers. He had a fair trial and several fair appeals.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on September 22, 2011, 07:40:07 AM

I had a creepy dream last night...

First, somebody sends me a message on Facebook that says, "i am rich! my friends, i will be by get my possessions soon!" I think he has the wrong person.

I then look out the window to see someone breaking into the house next door. We sneak out the back and call 911 and get our neighbor. All three of us get a gun. The idiot begins to break into my room (did I mention all of this in the broad daylight?). I don't recall anything else because I either woke up or the dream stopped like a film.

Now I'm paranoid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 22, 2011, 08:18:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 22, 2011, 12:13:42 AM

I am all for death of a criminal if he commits an unimaginable act like killing a cop or another respected figure, goes on a mass murder spree or does domestic terrorism.

Personally I value taking anyones life as an unimaginable act, not just if they are a cop or respected figure. I never understood why the legal systems values one life over another based on that. A life is a life. Doesn't matter if its Bob who works at the paper mill or Bob who is a famous actor.

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 11:53:06 PM

No matter how heinous a crime is, or how evil a person is, I do not wish death on anybody. I have no bones about saying that. And imagine if years down the road, it was proved that Davis really didn't do it? They couldn't even find a weapon!!!!!!  :angry:

So if I go kill 50 people for no reason at all in cold blood you support the government paying my food, water, clothing, medical care and security requirements for the rest of my life? Why not put that money towards the poor or programs to help troubled kids before they make a bad decision in life? I respect people who value life but if you are going to kill someone you forfeit the right to live in my opinion. The world is not perfect and we have to make tough decisions in life. The good of the masses sometimes outweighs the individual.


Now this is a heated topic and sensitive issues. We all have our different opinions and in this case I think we all need to agree to disagree. The porch is about to close so I suggest we talk about other subjects ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 22, 2011, 08:19:46 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2011, 11:19:41 PM

After 25.5 days of hibernation, ladies and gentlemen, I have returned with a new laptop in tow!  :happy:

Awesome! What did you get?

Quote from: skywarnal on September 22, 2011, 07:40:07 AM

I had a creepy dream last night...

First, somebody sends me a message on Facebook that says, "i am rich! my friends, i will be by get my possessions soon!" I think he has the wrong person.

I then look out the window to see someone breaking into the house next door. We sneak out the back and call 911 and get our neighbor. All three of us get a gun. The idiot begins to break into my room (did I mention all of this in the broad daylight?). I don't recall anything else because I either woke up or the dream stopped like a film.

Now I'm paranoid.

Dreams can be crazy things :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 22, 2011, 08:34:52 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 22, 2011, 08:18:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 22, 2011, 12:13:42 AM

I am all for death of a criminal if he commits an unimaginable act like killing a cop or another respected figure, goes on a mass murder spree or does domestic terrorism.

Personally I value taking anyones life as an unimaginable act, not just if they are a cop or respected figure. I never understood why the legal systems values one life over another based on that. A life is a life. Doesn't matter if its Bob who works at the paper mill or Bob who is a famous actor.

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on September 21, 2011, 11:53:06 PM

No matter how heinous a crime is, or how evil a person is, I do not wish death on anybody. I have no bones about saying that. And imagine if years down the road, it was proved that Davis really didn't do it? They couldn't even find a weapon!!!!!!  :angry:

So if I go kill 50 people for no reason at all in cold blood you support the government paying my food, water, clothing, medical care and security requirements for the rest of my life? Why not put that money towards the poor or programs to help troubled kids before they make a bad decision in life? I respect people who value life but if you are going to kill someone you forfeit the right to live in my opinion. The world is not perfect and we have to make tough decisions in life. The good of the masses sometimes outweighs the individual.

If Troy Davis really did it, he should spend life in prison. But don't you think it is rather troubling how many witnesses recanted and how shoddy the evidence was, and yet they went ahead and executed him?  :dunno:  That's my final two cents on this topic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 22, 2011, 08:47:53 PM

Is anyone else dealing with all of this rain? I swear I don't think I have had a full day of sun in weeks!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 22, 2011, 08:52:50 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 22, 2011, 08:47:53 PM

Is anyone else dealing with all of this rain? I swear I don't think I have had a full day of sun in weeks!

No, but could you send it down here to me please?  :innocent: We need every drop we can get.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 22, 2011, 09:01:48 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on September 22, 2011, 08:52:50 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 22, 2011, 08:47:53 PM

Is anyone else dealing with all of this rain? I swear I don't think I have had a full day of sun in weeks!

No, but could you send it down here to me please?  :innocent: We need every drop we can get.

Not as much as TX and OK. How much of a drought is Atlanta in? I notice where they (as well as most of the state of GA) are "excessively dry" on the weather.com drought monitor.

As far as the rain in the southern plains, both TX and OK have seen some rain within the past week. But we obviously need a whole heck of a lot more to be anywhere close to escaping the drought. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 22, 2011, 09:04:14 PM

I'm jealous, although we got some rain a few days ago. Forecast for the week here is 70s and clear skies for at least the next seven days. Although I like my clouds and rain, I guess I can't complain. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on September 22, 2011, 09:22:56 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 22, 2011, 08:47:53 PM

Is anyone else dealing with all of this rain? I swear I don't think I have had a full day of sun in weeks!

It was dry down here in the Bay Area for quite a while, but 2 out of the last 3 days, there were some good downpours. This afternoon, the weather was flat out nasty with heavy rain, vivid lighting and high winds!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 22, 2011, 09:30:46 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 22, 2011, 09:01:48 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on September 22, 2011, 08:52:50 PM

Quote from: Martin on September 22, 2011, 08:47:53 PM

Is anyone else dealing with all of this rain? I swear I don't think I have had a full day of sun in weeks!

No, but could you send it down here to me please?  :innocent: We need every drop we can get.

Not as much as TX and OK. How much of a drought is Atlanta in? I notice where they (as well as most of the state of GA) are "excessively dry" on the weather.com drought monitor.

As far as the rain in the southern plains, both TX and OK have seen some rain within the past week. But we obviously need a whole heck of a lot more to be anywhere close to escaping the drought. :(

Very clever, but I can still read your remark in the strikeout. :P Were about 8 inches behind in rainfall, Going by the drought monitor, our state is still has the worst drought east of the Miss., but you are right on the US drought monitor, TX/OK look burnt in all of that dark burgundy color.

(http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/drmon.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 23, 2011, 12:10:31 AM

So long, summer 2011! :salute: It'll be hard to forget you...

Looks like it's about time to pack up my things and move from the Front Porch back into the Pot Belly Stove for the start of fall (right as the temperatures started getting so nice...)

Congratulations, everyone, on making another 100 pages of this popular thread! We should be in the 1000s by next year! :thrilled:

I'll see everyone back here on March 20, 2012.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 23, 2011, 12:21:45 AM

I am so sick and tired of the rain. I just want my thunderstorms

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 23, 2011, 01:36:02 AM

Fall gets here in 3 and a half hours. See you later, Front Porch!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 23, 2011, 04:16:27 AM

Hope you all had fun on the porch!  Summer is about to end now, so we'll see you all here next spring at the date Andy said above.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2012, 01:14:11 AM

Welcome back to the Front Porch!  Enjoy the warm weather and the view I've given you all here. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 20, 2012, 03:02:16 AM

As we begin to say goodbye to winter I post this graphic to help us get to the next season :cry:
(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg821/scaled.php?server=821&filename=5stagesofwinter.jpg&res=medium)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 20, 2012, 05:04:52 AM

Wow, about time we can go over here!! :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 20, 2012, 08:25:19 AM

Welcome Spring!  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on March 20, 2012, 09:58:11 AM

About time. Only hot enough here then you add the stove? Juicebox.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on March 20, 2012, 08:22:35 PM

What a terrible winter for snow lovers geez..  :thumbdown: Though, after having two winters in a row with above average winter weather, we were kinda due for a winter like this. I thought the winter of 2007-2008 was going to be a year with little snow for us here in Cincinnati until we got it all made up with a blizzard in march lol.. I was hoping for the same thing this winter, but I guess not lol.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on March 20, 2012, 08:27:04 PM

The 2010-2011 winter in eastern Massachusetts involved a sizable snowfall every two to three days from the end of December until the middle of February.  I would hope the majority of people would enjoy a year off from the misery of heavy snowfall.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 20, 2012, 08:28:32 PM

The mornings on my front porch have been foggy. I like it  :cool3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 20, 2012, 08:41:35 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on March 20, 2012, 08:27:04 PM

The 2010-2011 winter in eastern Massachusetts involved a sizable snowfall every two to three days from the end of December until the middle of February.  I would hope the majority of people would enjoy a year off from the misery of heavy snowfall.

Well aside from whether you love or hate snow, you have to take into consideration the Skiing industry. I'm sure a great deal of the resorts in the Eastern US have suffered for the blowtorch winter that's not exactly good for them economy wise. The same way it would be in the Summer if there was a massive drought ongoing across a large region of the US and there were very low lake levels, Lake resorts would suffer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 20, 2012, 09:31:48 PM

Ah, it feels good to be on the Porch again, sipping some cool ice tea and slapping away those dang mosquitoes. UGH, I am not looking forward to meeting those little pests. Summer in the south, eh?  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 20, 2012, 09:45:00 PM

Looks like this summer weather that we're getting will persist through with a few breaks occasionally.  :no:

I don't like this new climate. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on March 21, 2012, 08:29:08 PM

Went to the sporting goods store today and found a quite nice croquet set for $50 - quite nice for a beginner I'd suppose. This evening "on the porch" in my backyard, I played a game of redneck'd croquet with the hoops scattered into a small area in 76 degree weather. I remember why I love the temps in the 70's now. I actually have somewhat of a nice hobby now :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 23, 2012, 02:22:37 PM

Why is it that the daily high temperature is always when I'm not home? :thumbdown: Today's high was 75.4°F at my station at 11:33AM. Over the past week, the highs have been before 2PM, usually, on a typical March day, daytime heating peaks at 2:30PM. Today, there was an exception, because an ESE flow began around noon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 23, 2012, 04:33:26 PM

OMG I HAD SO MUCH FUN TODAY :thrilled: I got to go to Busch gardens Tampa for their semiannual Physics Day event today and had a blast! i was with 5 other friends.. too bad i couldnt ride the roller coasters due to unusual heartbeat conditions for my age :( but I rode on their skyride and the log flume ride and got wet :P

Heres the pictures I took today on Flickr if you wanna see http://www.flickr.com/photos/64910646@N07/sets/72157629652633425/with/6863118712/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/64910646@N07/sets/72157629652633425/with/6863118712/)

Mind the sunrise photos, those were taken on my way from school to Busch gardens since it was part of a field trip :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2012, 10:01:51 PM

Waking up to your smoke detector beeping and discovering that the power has been out for a couple hours for unknown reasons is not how you want to start your day on an early morning shift. :pinch:  Unfortunately, I had such a day, and I'm hoping things will be far better tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 25, 2012, 03:38:10 PM

Quote from: beanboy89

I've been wearing shorts all this week, and it looks like that'll continue well into next week. All things considered, this winter just felt warmer than normal; I didn't even break out my heavy coat once. I went the entire winter with just a light jacket.

I wore my heavy coat maybe five days this winter and that was it. Even during our only real snowstorm last October I just wore a fleece and a sweatshirt. I also wore shorts all this week and most of last week as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 26, 2012, 05:40:09 PM

April 2nd needs to come soon. I need a break from modding. woo 2 weeks demotion leave. treating it as a vacation. xD

also hi guys i know I've been absent lately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 26, 2012, 06:59:17 PM

YES!! Google finally got new satellite photos of Long Island! These "new" photos were taken on May 26th, 2011. They probably released them within the past couple of days because I checked for new satellite photos almost everyday. I'm sorry if I'm going too far with this be we needed new photos. A lot has changed here since Sep 2010,  especially new roads. Just one thing, the quality sucks! :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 26, 2012, 08:45:24 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 26, 2012, 06:59:17 PM

YES!! Google finally got new satellite photos of Long Island! These "new" photos were taken on May 26th, 2011. They probably released them within the past couple of days because I checked for new satellite photos almost everyday. I'm sorry if I'm going too far with this be we needed new photos. A lot has changed here since Sep 2010,  especially new roads. Just one thing, the quality sucks! :thumbdown:

They updated the satellite photos here a few months ago. I believe the last update before that was around March 2010. A lot had changed here then as well, such as the replacement of one of the roundabouts here with an interchange, and I-295 and NJ Turnpike widening.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 26, 2012, 09:24:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? :unsure:

We're talking about the normal aerial views. You can check all the satellite photos taken in your area with Google Earth. Just one thing, the dates aren't always correct.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:30:07 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 26, 2012, 09:24:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? :unsure:

We're talking about the normal aerial views. You can check all the satellite photos taken in your area with Google Earth. Just one thing, the dates aren't always correct.

I know that. However, in my area, you have a choice between normal aerial views and the 45° aerial views.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2012, 09:32:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:30:07 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 26, 2012, 09:24:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? :unsure:

We're talking about the normal aerial views. You can check all the satellite photos taken in your area with Google Earth. Just one thing, the dates aren't always correct.

I know that. However, in my area, you have a choice between normal aerial views and the 45° aerial views.

Is that on Google Earth (the program) or Google maps (the online site)?  I had seen that 45° feature on the maps website I believe and LOVE it (I know Bing has something similar with their Bird's Eye view, but it is very out-of-date).  But I cannot seem to find the feature anywhere on Google Earth. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 26, 2012, 10:19:58 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2012, 09:32:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:30:07 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 26, 2012, 09:24:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? :unsure:

We're talking about the normal aerial views. You can check all the satellite photos taken in your area with Google Earth. Just one thing, the dates aren't always correct.

I know that. However, in my area, you have a choice between normal aerial views and the 45° aerial views.

Is that on Google Earth (the program) or Google maps (the online site)?  I had seen that 45° feature on the maps website I believe and LOVE it (I know Bing has something similar with their Bird's Eye view, but it is very out-of-date).  But I cannot seem to find the feature anywhere on Google Earth. :hmm:

Yeah, I don't think there's a 45° feature on Google Earth, nor have I seen it on Google Maps, but I don't use Google Maps that much. I know in Google Earth you can "tilt" your view, but it's not a real 45° view. The only 45° viewing feature I've seen is on Bing, which I would agree, is very outdated. From what I've seen, they're pictures from 2004/2005-ish.

EDIT: Nevermind, Google Maps has 45° viewing but it's not for everywhere like where I am located.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2012, 11:13:06 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 26, 2012, 10:19:58 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2012, 09:32:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:30:07 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 26, 2012, 09:24:10 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 26, 2012, 09:04:41 PM

Wait, are you guys talking about the normal aerial views or the newer 45° views? :unsure:

We're talking about the normal aerial views. You can check all the satellite photos taken in your area with Google Earth. Just one thing, the dates aren't always correct.

I know that. However, in my area, you have a choice between normal aerial views and the 45° aerial views.

Is that on Google Earth (the program) or Google maps (the online site)?  I had seen that 45° feature on the maps website I believe and LOVE it (I know Bing has something similar with their Bird's Eye view, but it is very out-of-date).  But I cannot seem to find the feature anywhere on Google Earth. :hmm:

Yeah, I don't think there's a 45° feature on Google Earth, nor have I seen it on Google Maps, but I don't use Google Maps that much. I know in Google Earth you can "tilt" your view, but it's not a real 45° view. The only 45° viewing feature I've seen is on Bing, which I would agree, is very outdated. From what I've seen, they're pictures from 2004/2005-ish.

EDIT: Nevermind, Google Maps has 45° viewing but it's not for everywhere like where I am located.

One thing I noticed on Bing's 45° (Bird's Eye) view is that the image will change and either become more outdated or more recent if you zoom in and out and even pan far enough in another direction. :blink:  Their maps have often been very inconsistent because a different image from what looks like an entirely different year will show if you pan far enough to one side.  This could, however, be due to the way the maps are assembled.

And can someone please tell me if Google's 45° view works for their location (besides you, Zach, I guess you can get 45° images in your area).  Because I have always tried several spots, including major cities, and the 45° imagery has never been available. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on March 27, 2012, 08:08:33 AM

It works in Memphis and surrounding areas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 27, 2012, 02:58:59 PM

Did anyone else notice the new icons on Weather.com?

(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2981/newicons.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 03:51:37 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 27, 2012, 02:58:59 PM

Did anyone else notice the new icons on Weather.com?

([url]http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2981/newicons.jpg[/url])

Whoa! :blink:  Wonder why the one for the "Current Conditions" isn't updated, though?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on March 27, 2012, 04:25:11 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 03:51:37 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on March 27, 2012, 02:58:59 PM

Did anyone else notice the new icons on Weather.com?

([url]http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2981/newicons.jpg[/url])

Whoa! :blink:  Wonder why the one for the "Current Conditions" isn't updated, though?

I wonder as well. These new icons look like the ones from the iPad app.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 05:04:30 PM

From the looks of it, I think the transition is still being made.  Or perhaps it is a beta test.  Because the only pages that have them so-far are the "Today," "5-Day," and "10-Day" pages, from what I can see.

They definitely look very "app-like," though I think they're slightly different from those used on the iPhone app (not sure about the iPad).  Why does TWC need all these different icon sets? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 27, 2012, 05:13:56 PM

Is there something wrong with weather.com now? for some odd reason its taking up a lot of RAM on my computer just by trying to load the page <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on March 27, 2012, 05:18:24 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 05:04:30 PM

From the looks of it, I think the transition is still being made.  Or perhaps it is a beta test.  Because the only pages that have them so-far are the "Today," "5-Day," and "10-Day" pages, from what I can see.

They definitely look very "app-like," though I think they're slightly different from those used on the iPhone app (not sure about the iPad).  Why does TWC need all these different icon sets? :blink:

The iPhone app still uses the icons weather.com had prior to these ones.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 05:29:08 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on March 27, 2012, 05:18:24 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 05:04:30 PM

From the looks of it, I think the transition is still being made.  Or perhaps it is a beta test.  Because the only pages that have them so-far are the "Today," "5-Day," and "10-Day" pages, from what I can see.

They definitely look very "app-like," though I think they're slightly different from those used on the iPhone app (not sure about the iPad).  Why does TWC need all these different icon sets? :blink:

The iPhone app still uses the icons weather.com had prior to these ones.

You're right!  I meant to say the mobile version of weather.com. :doh:  They're kind of similar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2012, 06:57:10 PM

Not sure if anyone is aware, but Accuweather Manager and Vice President, Ken Reeves, died in a freak accident in his home on Sunday. He was 50. May he R.I.P. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 27, 2012, 08:16:12 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 27, 2012, 06:57:10 PM

Not sure if anyone is aware, but Accuweather Manager and Vice President, Ken Reeves, died in a freak accident in his home on Sunday. He was 50. May he R.I.P. :(

OH MY GOD!! :wow: I remembered Ken did the "Heads Up" segment with Bernie Rayno.. may he rest in peace and my condolences to his family :cry3:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 09:37:35 PM

What was the "freak" accident?  Are we allowed to disclose it?  Very sad news.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on March 27, 2012, 09:42:33 PM

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262 (http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262)

Apparently, he fell off the roof of his house as he was removing Christmas lights.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 11:56:19 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on March 27, 2012, 09:42:33 PM

[url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262[/url] ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262[/url])

Apparently, he fell off the roof of his house as he was removing Christmas lights.

Removing Christmas lights...at the end of March?!?!? :o :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on March 28, 2012, 12:37:51 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 11:56:19 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on March 27, 2012, 09:42:33 PM

[url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262[/url] ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262[/url])

Apparently, he fell off the roof of his house as he was removing Christmas lights.

Removing Christmas lights...at the end of March?!?!? :o :blink:

I still have all my Christmas cards hanging on the wall in my living room.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 28, 2012, 01:09:46 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 27, 2012, 11:56:19 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on March 27, 2012, 09:42:33 PM

[url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262[/url] ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/ken-reeves-great-loss-world-of-weather/63262[/url])

Apparently, he fell off the roof of his house as he was removing Christmas lights.

Removing Christmas lights...at the end of March?!?!? :o :blink:

One time I've drove by a house where someone still had their Christmas decorations on their house in September    :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2012, 10:47:12 PM

All my Christmas decorations were taken down on December 26.  I hardly have anything:  a miniature Christmas tree that isn't even two feet tall with LED lights and some small ornaments.  It's kind of hard to be in the decorative mood when you're living by yourself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 30, 2012, 06:51:27 AM

Was this some sort of a MCS? There's a definite spin in it around LA/MS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on March 30, 2012, 07:35:23 PM

Is anyone playing the Mega Millions lottery?  :P It is not available down here, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 30, 2012, 07:42:33 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on March 30, 2012, 07:35:23 PM

Is anyone playing the Mega Millions lottery?  :P It is not available down here, though.

Personally, I think the lottery is a scam. I tried playing it once, but I only won $5. So I never played it ever again  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 30, 2012, 07:59:28 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on March 30, 2012, 07:42:33 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on March 30, 2012, 07:35:23 PM

Is anyone playing the Mega Millions lottery?  :P It is not available down here, though.

Personally, I think the lottery is a scam. I tried playing it once, but I only won $5. So I never played it ever again  :no:

I don't see how that is. The odds you'll win is 1 out of 176 million. At least you can get something if you get some of the numbers right even if it is a measly $5. :P

Although I'm sure someone will win tonight, but if by some chance no one still doesn't get all 6 numbers, this jackpot is expected to roll over to 1 billion dollars for next week's drawing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 30, 2012, 09:38:16 PM

My mom bought 10 tickets. My dad is in a group with 14 other people who, in total, bought 75 tickets. I don't play the lottery yet because I have other important things to spend my money on. When I have a surplus of money, then I'll start playing.

I just gotta hope we win it.  :worship:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on March 30, 2012, 10:21:27 PM

We got 2 tickets.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 30, 2012, 10:23:25 PM

Quote from: Trevor on March 30, 2012, 10:21:27 PM

We got 2 tickets.

I assume you bought those in Tennessee seeing how Mississippi doesn't have neither Mega Millions nor Powerball. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 30, 2012, 10:28:24 PM

Quote from: Zach on March 30, 2012, 10:23:25 PM

Quote from: Trevor on March 30, 2012, 10:21:27 PM

We got 2 tickets.

I assume you bought those in Tennessee seeing how Mississippi doesn't have neither Mega Millions nor Powerball. :no:

Everyone in my family has a ticket. It's amazing the large slew of folks from AL that have come into GA to play this lottery, can't say I wouldn't have done the same if my state didn't participate in such a massive jackpot drawing. There's one guy who's from GA that spent $1000 on tickets. :o Now that's someone who's very determined to win.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 30, 2012, 10:47:31 PM

My parents actually thought about driving into Georgia to buy a ticket :rofl2: they had today the whole week off from work but they decided not to :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on March 30, 2012, 11:09:31 PM

Yeah, my mom works in Tennessee so she picked them up there. We only live about 5 minutes south of the city of Memphis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 30, 2012, 11:27:35 PM

Anyone match all 6 numbers? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 30, 2012, 11:35:09 PM

Nope, not even close. I knew it wasn't gonna be good for me when the first number was 4x higher than the first number I had it just kept going downhill from there.  :pinch: I was close on 2 numbers though. Watching the local news here, we'll know if anyone in my state won or not by 2 or 3am in the morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on March 30, 2012, 11:55:07 PM

No luck.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on March 31, 2012, 07:13:06 AM

I guess everyone has to get on with their impoverished lives again... :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2012, 10:42:43 AM

You all realize that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning multiple times than you do in winning the lottery.  That's why I've never played it and never will.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Tyler on March 31, 2012, 12:36:06 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2012, 10:42:43 AM

You all realize that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning multiple times than you do in winning the lottery.  That's why I've never played it and never will.

But it benefits older Pennsylvanians every day  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 31, 2012, 12:37:35 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2012, 10:42:43 AM

You all realize that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning multiple times than you do in winning the lottery.  That's why I've never played it and never will.

Amen to that  :worship:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 31, 2012, 12:56:09 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2012, 10:42:43 AM

You all realize that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning multiple times than you do in winning the lottery.  That's why I've never played it and never will.

Anyone who's ever played knows that, but it doesn't matter. It's about the excitement of the whole thing knowing you could be that lucky one to get it. There have been plenty of cases where folks have played only once and won big the first time. It's worth the risk if it means the difference between feeling like you don't have anything to having it all instantly.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 31, 2012, 01:02:10 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on March 31, 2012, 12:56:09 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 31, 2012, 10:42:43 AM

You all realize that you have a better chance of being hit by lightning multiple times than you do in winning the lottery.  That's why I've never played it and never will.

Anyone who's ever played knows that, but it doesn't matter. It's about the excitement of the whole thing knowing you could be that lucky one to get it. There have been plenty of cases where folks have played only once and won big the first time. It's worth the risk if it means the difference between feeling like you don't have anything to having it all instantly.

All it takes is a dollar and a dream! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on March 31, 2012, 01:28:23 PM

I heard there were winners in Illinois, Maryland and Kansas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 31, 2012, 03:04:11 PM

I think this is genius :rofl: :rofl2:

Google Maps 8-bit for NES (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rznYifPHxDg#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2012, 12:40:14 AM

I wanted to tell you guys in a separate thread, and seeing that I haven't been as active before, I have some news to tell you: 

I'm pregnant. I'm having a boy and is due sometime in September. :3

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 01, 2012, 12:42:28 AM

Wow, good luck with the baby Ana.  :)

Anyways, my parents told me last night that we were switching from DirecTV to FiOS TV.. cannot wait!! :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 01, 2012, 11:50:27 AM

I wouldn't believe her 100% considering today is April Fools, IDK though.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 01, 2012, 11:52:21 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2012, 12:40:14 AM

I wanted to tell you guys in a separate thread, and seeing that I haven't been as active before, I have some news to tell you: 

I'm pregnant. I'm having a boy and is due sometime in September. :3

Tell us this again tomorrow and I might believe you.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 01, 2012, 12:58:21 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2012, 10:47:12 PM

All my Christmas decorations were taken down on December 26.  I hardly have anything:  a miniature Christmas tree that isn't even two feet tall with LED lights and some small ornaments.  It's kind of hard to be in the decorative mood when you're living by yourself.

In the past three years we haven't taken ours down until as late as Martin Luther King weekend. But at the end of March? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 01, 2012, 01:02:10 PM

Quote from: Tyler on March 31, 2012, 12:36:06 PM

But it benefits older Pennsylvanians every day  :bleh:

Keep on scratchin! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 01:30:38 PM

Wait, it's April Fools Day? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 01, 2012, 01:37:45 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 01:30:38 PM

Wait, it's April Fools Day? :blink:

No, it's a normal day. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 01, 2012, 02:01:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 01:30:38 PM

Wait, it's April Fools Day? :blink:

Yes, April 1st is April Fool's Day.  ;)  In case some of you have been asleep, welcome to April, folks!

Now where's that thread saying that the site will be shutting down... :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 03:54:32 PM

Adobe After Effects is difficult to use. I was trying to make a Junior emulation this past week but the settings are complicated to use. I guess you need to be a pro in graphic designing to use this program. :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 01, 2012, 03:58:09 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 03:54:32 PM

Adobe After Effects is difficult to use. I was trying to make a Junior emulation this past week but the settings are complicated to use. I guess you need to be a pro in graphic designing to use this program. :/

I don't have AE but I used it only once at a friend's house, and it turns out I'm a pro at the program  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 01, 2012, 04:00:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 03:54:32 PM

Adobe After Effects is difficult to use. I was trying to make a Junior emulation this past week but the settings are complicated to use. I guess you need to be a pro in graphic designing to use this program. :/

You really dont need to know how to design graphics like a pro to use AE.. i suck at graphics design but what you need to know is how to animate those graphics.. I really suggest you look at tutorials on how to use AE to the extent you want it to be used. I havent even mastered the usage of AE yet! A really good website to search for some tutorials is Creative Cow (http://www.creativecow.net/). :yes:

In other news, I just found an XL with v3 graphics included.. and my parents are actually determined to let me get ahold of it!! :thrilled: :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 04:01:34 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 01, 2012, 03:58:09 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 03:54:32 PM

Adobe After Effects is difficult to use. I was trying to make a Junior emulation this past week but the settings are complicated to use. I guess you need to be a pro in graphic designing to use this program. :/

I don't have AE but I used it only once at a friend's house, and it turns out I'm a pro at the program  B)

It was pre-installed on my dad's PC along with Premier Elements, but I never had the time to use it due to college (and the fact that I can only use while I'm at home). Maybe in the summer I will take some time to get more familiar with the program, but I really do want to make a good emulation or two. I can't even remember the last time I made an emulation. And back then, I mainly used MS Paint and Power Point to make them. :yes:

Quote from: Zach on April 01, 2012, 04:00:59 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 01, 2012, 03:54:32 PM

Adobe After Effects is difficult to use. I was trying to make a Junior emulation this past week but the settings are complicated to use. I guess you need to be a pro in graphic designing to use this program. :/

You really dont need to know how to design graphics like a pro to use AE.. i suck at graphics design but what you need to know is how to animate those graphics.. I really suggest you look at tutorials on how to use AE to the extent you want it to be used. I havent even mastered the usage of AE yet! A really good website to search for some tutorials is Creative Cow ([url]http://www.creativecow.net/[/url]). :yes:

In other news, I just found an XL with v3 graphics included.. and my parents are actually determined to let me get ahold of it!! :thrilled: :fear:

Thank you for the link, Zach. I favorited the page so I can take a look at it later once finals are over. ^_^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2012, 12:41:41 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 01, 2012, 11:52:21 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2012, 12:40:14 AM

I wanted to tell you guys in a separate thread, and seeing that I haven't been as active before, I have some news to tell you: 

I'm pregnant. I'm having a boy and is due sometime in September. :3

Tell us this again tomorrow and I might believe you.  :P

BAHAHAHAHA. okay, my attempt to fool you all kinda flopped. and that's because I didn't provide "proof". IT WORKED AT ANOTHER FORUM THOUGH. ^_^

I did a few jokes though:

-I intentionally quit my modding job, as well as many staff because of a rouge admin "taking over" the forum and  changing things that weren't supposed to be changed. Half of the community were on the edge to leave and go on different communities, but at midnight my time they stopped the joke and revealed that the rouge admin does not exist. (sorry for the spoilers, Zach, and sorry for outraging you!)

-I got banned at another community. I told a super-mod to ban me & a few other members for the day. It was horrible.

-My fake pregnancy.

We should have pulled something here, tbh. Like... turn TWCT into AccuWeatherToday or something like that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 02, 2012, 01:11:48 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 02, 2012, 12:41:41 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 01, 2012, 11:52:21 AM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2012, 12:40:14 AM

I wanted to tell you guys in a separate thread, and seeing that I haven't been as active before, I have some news to tell you: 

I'm pregnant. I'm having a boy and is due sometime in September. :3

Tell us this again tomorrow and I might believe you.  :P

BAHAHAHAHA. okay, my attempt to fool you all kinda flopped. and that's because I didn't provide "proof". IT WORKED AT ANOTHER FORUM THOUGH. ^_^

I did a few jokes though:

-I intentionally quit my modding job, as well as many staff because of a rouge admin "taking over" the forum and  changing things that weren't supposed to be changed. Half of the community were on the edge to leave and go on different communities, but at midnight my time they stopped the joke and revealed that the rouge admin does not exist. (sorry for the spoilers, Zach, and sorry for outraging you!)

-I got banned at another community. I told a super-mod to ban me & a few other members for the day. It was horrible.

-My fake pregnancy.

We should have pulled something here, tbh. Like... turn TWCT into AccuWeatherToday or something like that.

Hahaha I thought you were really expecting! That was a good one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 02, 2012, 01:17:53 PM

I'll admit Ana, you almost got me, but I took a moment to think about it being April 1st so it made me suspicious. The same forum that was banning me and others pulled another trick where if you tried to log onto the main forum, a picture came up saying the site had been shut down by the federal government for illegal copyrighted content. That one got me until I scrolled down and saw the April Fool's. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 02, 2012, 01:59:08 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 01, 2012, 12:40:14 AM

I wanted to tell you guys in a separate thread, and seeing that I haven't been as active before, I have some news to tell you: 

I'm pregnant. I'm having a boy and is due sometime in September. :3

Ana, according to my time and CERTAINLY Pacific Time, this post was made on March 31st.  Which means it techincally wasn't April Fool's!  So...what are you naming him? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 02, 2012, 02:43:33 PM

I would also like to say April Fools to all my TWCT pals! :P Unfortunately, I am not getting an XL unit nor switching to FiOS :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2012, 05:02:47 PM

Ohhh kay. xD I thought my joke had flopped, I didn't see anyone post about it. xD SHOULD HAVE MADE A THREAD ABOUT IT. haha.

Andy, the idea had occurred to me at the last minute. xD While I had gotten banned in one forum and intentionally quit in another, I figured I'd do something here. I was on fire. lmao

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 02, 2012, 06:22:09 PM

While I knew the XL was a joke, I thought Ana was serious since it was still March 31st in her time zone at the time she made that post :bleh:

Also, did anyone see YouTube's DVD/VHS collection prank? I thought it was hilarious lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on April 02, 2012, 07:12:02 PM

Here was my April Fools prank to Facebook. I got EVERYBODY but two people.

"I heard on the news that Apple is shutting down and all support for their devices are ending in May. Time to go to Android sadly guys"

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 02, 2012, 11:44:33 PM

Hah, Mike. xD

But overall I really enjoyed this year's AF Day. :3 I remember hating the holiday so much, but I finally learned how to successfully prank people. xD

https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/multitask.html (https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/multitask.html)

^this however, was the best joke Google has pulled since the Topeka, Kansas prank.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 03, 2012, 12:24:47 PM

Frankly, I consider April Fool's Day like Valentine's Day:  a pointless holiday that gives the wrong purpose.  Those two holidays always cause me more grief than anything. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on April 03, 2012, 01:22:00 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 02, 2012, 06:22:09 PM

Also, did anyone see YouTube's DVD/VHS collection prank? I thought it was hilarious lol

I ordered the collection on LaserDisc. :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on April 03, 2012, 08:43:34 PM

Ugh. I can guarantee you this will be the last post I make for at least a week before I either get to Sydney or the United States. One of the two. I'm in the outback, and it's miserable hot. It's the exact same climate as Phoenix.

With one major problem - the Australian government doesn't do weather forecasts for this part of the country, because 90% of the country's population lives on the coastline, and about that's about 18 million people. The other two million are spread out across an area equal to that of Nevada to the East Coast. There's satellite and radar support, and that's it. Forecast for the next 20 days: hot and sunny, occasional flash flood.

I'm actually starting to get homesick. :P Sixteen more days and I'll be relaxing in San Francisco.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 04, 2012, 12:35:35 AM

Yeah, I don't think detailed forecasts for the Australian Outback would be all that important.  There's basically one constant forecast, and interruptions of that would perhaps warrant some additional attention, but that's all.  And, considering the population density is... very low, who'd be paying attention to the forecasts, anyway?  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 04, 2012, 04:56:54 PM

25 Day Forecasts from Accuweather = More FAIL. :thumbdown: :doh:

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-25-day-forecast/63449 (http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-25-day-forecast/63449)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 04, 2012, 05:16:29 PM

If you can barely predict 18-hour forecasts accurately, then what makes you think you can predict 25 days ahead? sheesh.. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 04, 2012, 06:06:23 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 04, 2012, 05:16:29 PM

If you can barely predict 18-hour forecasts accurately, then what makes you think you can predict 25 days ahead? sheesh.. :rolleyes:

Whoever was the remarkable genius who came up with this idea should receive an Emmy and take a read at the quote in my signature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 04, 2012, 06:52:01 PM

They should change their name to InAccuweather. I don't like their forecasts anyway, always accuwrong.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 04, 2012, 07:21:46 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 04, 2012, 06:52:01 PM

They should change their name to InAccuweather. I don't like their forecasts anyway, always accuwrong.  :rolleyes:

Lol, you're right! :lol:  I don't even know what to say about this right now, except that the 15-day forecast on AccuWeather was never, ever accurate, and I don't think this one will be any better.  Even the general weather trend (i.e. will it be sunny, rainy, in the 70s, 80s, etc) is frequently wrong. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 05, 2012, 02:54:39 AM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 04, 2012, 04:56:54 PM

25 Day Forecasts from Accuweather = More FAIL. :thumbdown: :doh:

[url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-25-day-forecast/63449[/url] ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-25-day-forecast/63449[/url])

Thats what happens when marketing gets involved with weather sadly

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 05, 2012, 05:06:02 PM

Finally, the cops in our area have stepped up. They now have patrol cars hanging out in my neighborhood. This is great news. They are issuing fines and tickets for people who blow through stop signs and speed in my neighborhood, which are crimes all too common here. They are mainly doing this because Suffolk Co. PD. is in debt. After all, Suffolk county, Long Island does have the highest paid cops in the whole country. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 05, 2012, 11:06:33 PM

Anyone here off from work/school tomorrow? I am yet my body clock keeps telling me to go to sleep :yawn:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 05, 2012, 11:20:27 PM

Nope.  Tomorrow is only day 4 in a 7-day stretch.  But my one day off will be coming soon...  I just have to wait until Tuesday.  :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 05, 2012, 11:57:53 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 05, 2012, 11:06:33 PM

Anyone here off from work/school tomorrow?

yes i am

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 06, 2012, 12:49:16 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 05, 2012, 11:06:33 PM

Anyone here off from work/school tomorrow?

I am not, but if doesn't really bother me because I only have 3 hours of classes, ending at 12:30, and then I will be going home for the weekend! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on April 06, 2012, 08:55:49 AM

I'm off today and Monday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 06, 2012, 10:18:17 AM

Off today and all next week  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 06, 2012, 05:51:42 PM

I'm off until Monday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 06, 2012, 11:33:00 PM

I'm currently in the middle of my break with family, but I'll be working a long stretch of shifts over the next two weeks.  Sorry that I haven't been around so much for those who usually see me online.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 07, 2012, 10:54:53 AM

Ive done it again with my CC screen.. see if you can notice the obvious changes :P

(http://zach.dyndns-work.com:53205/cc/index.php?site=KVDF)

Click for full size

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 07, 2012, 05:02:34 PM

Hey Everyone! Haven't been in here for a couple of days b/c I've been quite busy lately. I'm finally getting my graphics card replaced in my workstation by Dell this week. It was bascially on it's last legs Thursday and I decided to arrange for it to be replaced. I'm so happy about that.  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 07, 2012, 10:33:37 PM

Quote from: Donovan on April 07, 2012, 05:02:34 PM

Hey Everyone! Haven't been in here for a couple of days b/c I've been quite busy lately. I'm finally getting my graphics card replaced in my workstation by Dell this week. It was bascially on it's last legs Thursday and I decided to arrange for it to be replaced. I'm so happy about that.  B)

Interesting. I just got my graphics card. What card are you getting?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 08, 2012, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 07, 2012, 10:33:37 PM

Quote from: Donovan on April 07, 2012, 05:02:34 PM

Hey Everyone! Haven't been in here for a couple of days b/c I've been quite busy lately. I'm finally getting my graphics card replaced in my workstation by Dell this week. It was bascially on it's last legs Thursday and I decided to arrange for it to be replaced. I'm so happy about that.  B)

Interesting. I just got my graphics card. What card are you getting?

They're replacing the one I had before which was an ATI/AMD FirePro 3D V4800 (1GB). I loved this card when I first got it. Hoping the replacment makes me look at it the same way.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 08, 2012, 09:50:55 AM

Quote from: Donovan on April 08, 2012, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 07, 2012, 10:33:37 PM

Quote from: Donovan on April 07, 2012, 05:02:34 PM

Hey Everyone! Haven't been in here for a couple of days b/c I've been quite busy lately. I'm finally getting my graphics card replaced in my workstation by Dell this week. It was bascially on it's last legs Thursday and I decided to arrange for it to be replaced. I'm so happy about that.  B)

Interesting. I just got my graphics card. What card are you getting?

They're replacing the one I had before which was an ATI/AMD FirePro 3D V4800 (1GB). I loved this card when I first got it. Hoping the replacment makes me look at it the same way.  :)

So you're basically getting the same card back in return?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 08, 2012, 12:33:36 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 08, 2012, 09:50:55 AM

Quote from: Donovan on April 08, 2012, 09:21:38 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 07, 2012, 10:33:37 PM

Quote from: Donovan on April 07, 2012, 05:02:34 PM

Hey Everyone! Haven't been in here for a couple of days b/c I've been quite busy lately. I'm finally getting my graphics card replaced in my workstation by Dell this week. It was bascially on it's last legs Thursday and I decided to arrange for it to be replaced. I'm so happy about that.  B)

Interesting. I just got my graphics card. What card are you getting?

They're replacing the one I had before which was an ATI/AMD FirePro 3D V4800 (1GB). I loved this card when I first got it. Hoping the replacment makes me look at it the same way.  :)

So you're basically getting the same card back in return?  :dunno:

It's a replacement. This card is a pretty decent card and I can play Railworks 3 on Highest/Max settings with 30-60FPS. This game unfortunately does not take advantage very well of multi-core processors but rather higher frequency speeds with the current version. If this one doesn't do so hot (No pun intended [the other had a serious overheating issue]), I'll either get them to replace it again or try and just buy a better one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on April 08, 2012, 12:56:16 PM

Hello, all.  I can't even remember the last time I posted on the forums, but just thought I'd come by and see what's up, especially since I've noticed some changes on TWC.  Good Lord.

Anyway, I've been very busy with college, more busy than I ever thought I would be.  I didn't think that being at a university would be such a dramatic difference from the community college.  I am having the time of my life, and am loving every minute of it.  Being a meteorology major is tough stuff.  By the end of this summer I will have FINALLY finished my math sequence!  Also this summer, I'll be doing an internship at one of the local television stations I grew up watching, and I cannot wait!  I have one more year left and I will be a meteorologist, it's amazing how fast it goes.

Martin, I LOVE that graphic you posted about the winter and transitioning into the new season.  This winter did make me very angry and frustrated.  But hey, it happens.  We can always look forward to next year, right :P

Hope all is well with everyone else!  Have a fantastic Easter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 09, 2012, 12:23:09 AM

I hope everyone had a FABULOUS Easter Sunday! :biggrin:  Unfortunately, it rained in Dallas (though it was partly sunny in the morning), so the weather wasn't the best.  But I saw sun peaking through the clouds today on my drive back to Norman, so I have experienced mostly sunny, cloudy, rainy, and stormy conditions today. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: MultiJesse1995 on April 09, 2012, 11:47:14 AM

It was pretty sunny on easter. We're suspecting some showers today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 09, 2012, 02:45:09 PM

Quote from: MultiJesse1995 on April 09, 2012, 11:47:14 AM

It was pretty sunny on easter. We're suspecting some showers today.

Seems we have another Pokéfan in our midst... I thought I was supposed to be the official TWCT Pokéfan... :club: :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: MultiJesse1995 on April 09, 2012, 05:23:45 PM

yes. i am one of the newbie unoffical pokemon fans on twctoday's forums. it just so happens that i own both pokemon black and white!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 09, 2012, 05:25:02 PM

Excuse me, Zach? Apparently you forgot me, Evan, and that other guy....what's his name again....

Also, welcome to the forums, Jesse. :3 I see you've gotten settled here. ^_^ I have White myself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 09, 2012, 05:26:32 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 09, 2012, 05:25:02 PM

Excuse me, Zach? Apparently you forgot me, Evan, and that other guy....what's his name again....

/me runs from Anistorm :run:

:P

Yeah, I did forget... sorry :doh:

Anyways, I own Black as well and at least own one game from every generation and every remake :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 09, 2012, 06:47:06 PM

Quote from: MultiJesse1995 on April 09, 2012, 05:23:45 PM

yes. i am one of the newbie unoffical pokemon fans on twctoday's forums. it just so happens that i own both pokemon black and white!  :happy:

Welcome to the forums, Jesse! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: MultiJesse1995 on April 09, 2012, 07:12:19 PM

thank you! i'm glad to be here with you guys!  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 09, 2012, 07:58:59 PM

Welcome to the forums! :biggrin:

On another note, is anyone else having an issue with YouTube where the default quality for a video is the lowest possible?  For example, I am viewing a video with 240, 360, 480, and 720p, and it was automatically selected for 240p.  :blink:  Originally, the default quality would be the highest possible, so something may be wrong with my internet, computer, idk.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 09, 2012, 08:05:35 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 09, 2012, 07:58:59 PM

Welcome to the forums! :biggrin:

On another note, is anyone else having an issue with YouTube where the default quality for a video is the lowest possible?  For example, I am viewing a video with 240, 360, 480, and 720p, and it was automatically selected for 240p.  :blink:  Originally, the default quality would be the highest possible, so something may be wrong with my internet, computer, idk.

Nope.  :no:

@MultiJesse1995 - Welcome aboard!  :wave: :salute:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 09, 2012, 08:49:28 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 09, 2012, 07:58:59 PM

Welcome to the forums! :biggrin:

On another note, is anyone else having an issue with YouTube where the default quality for a video is the lowest possible?  For example, I am viewing a video with 240, 360, 480, and 720p, and it was automatically selected for 240p.  :blink:  Originally, the default quality would be the highest possible, so something may be wrong with my internet, computer, idk.

You may have clicked the "never play high resolution" setting. I have mine set to 480p.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 09, 2012, 10:16:58 PM

I'm not sure if I've ever asked about this here, but out of curiosity, anyone know if any other local news stations did this "clear news" rebranding? According to the person who uploaded it, it was a failed experiment. I actually like it, I guess it was too well ahead of it's time, it probably could have worked today.

WGCL Clear News 2000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKG6HWO9orw#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 12, 2012, 11:24:55 PM

Sorry for the double post, but check out my decent kart driving skills. :P I've gotten rusty because I haven't steadily played this in about a year. I also went old school and used a Gamecube controller because it was more natural and comfortable driving and controlling wise.

Playing as Mario
Mario Kart Wii - Grand Prix Flower Cup (50CC) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7rbpPHWfRE#)

Playing as Toad  (I got back into the swing of things here)
Mario Kart Wii - Grand Prix Mushroom Cup 50cc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO73oqT7EBU#)

Playing as Koopa Troopa
Mario Kart Wii - Grand Prix Shell Cup 50cc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjvClrMfeeg#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 14, 2012, 12:14:17 AM

I've barely played those kart driving games.  I'd hate to know how I would fare now if I tried. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 15, 2012, 10:59:17 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 14, 2012, 12:14:17 AM

I've barely played those kart driving games.  I'd hate to know how I would fare now if I tried. :lol:

It's amazing how a game as simple as that can feel like you're playing for the very first time if you don't play them for a very long period of time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2012, 02:03:31 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 15, 2012, 10:59:17 AM

It's amazing how a game as simple as that can feel like you're playing for the very first time if you don't play them for a very long period of time.

I think I would do better with normal driving games as opposed to kart driving games.

I'm going to work a 10-day stretch of shifts starting tomorrow, so wish me luck as I'll need it to make it through.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 15, 2012, 04:59:14 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2012, 02:03:31 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 15, 2012, 10:59:17 AM

It's amazing how a game as simple as that can feel like you're playing for the very first time if you don't play them for a very long period of time.

I think I would do better with normal driving games as opposed to kart driving games.

I'm going to work a 10-day stretch of shifts starting tomorrow, so wish me luck as I'll need it to make it through.

Good luck, you might be exhausted afterwards, but I bet those 10 days will fly by super fast. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2012, 07:23:02 PM

Random question: Is anyone here good with using chopsticks?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 15, 2012, 07:44:33 PM

I do ok using them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2012, 07:50:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2012, 07:23:02 PM

Random question: Is anyone here good with using chopsticks?

I'm pretty good with them, but I'm not going to call myself an expert. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 15, 2012, 10:36:54 PM

I couldn't use chopsticks to save my life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 15, 2012, 10:50:39 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2012, 07:23:02 PM

Random question: Is anyone here good with using chopsticks?

I'm alright with them, I only use them for sushi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 16, 2012, 12:44:17 AM

Me and a few friends went to a Korean BBQ place in New York last night and I was puzzled that I was only given chopsticks. I tried using the rubber band method for beginners but even when using the sticks with the rubber band, I couldn't get the pork to stick. -_-

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2012, 06:47:49 PM

Chopsticks. I love eating sushi with them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on April 17, 2012, 07:19:23 AM

Coming from the person who once tried to eat just rice with chopsticks...
chopsticks are annoying.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2012, 11:16:13 AM

ahhh. I'm trying to figure out where to post my 4000th post in heeeere. It takes me 3 1/2 years to make it to 4000.
OH WHERE, OH WHERE.














Oh wait, I just did.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on April 17, 2012, 06:19:36 PM

I got to enjoy a good thunderstorm today.  :happy: It also hailed, where I was at work. The hail was about the size of marbles.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 17, 2012, 06:31:09 PM

Even the Weather Channel in Australia plays The Who on their local forecasts :
http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/main-menu/the-weather-channel/music.aspx (http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/main-menu/the-weather-channel/music.aspx) :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 17, 2012, 06:45:11 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 17, 2012, 11:16:13 AM

ahhh. I'm trying to figure out where to post my 4000th post in heeeere. It takes me 3 1/2 years to make it to 4000.
OH WHERE, OH WHERE.

Oh wait, I just did.

Congrats! I apparently passed the 4500 mark recently and didn't realize it. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on April 17, 2012, 09:48:34 PM

I never thought I'd see the day... this is really what the advertising has come to? Made me LOL


8:45pm CT:

Quote

Turbine Cowboys is brought to you by Viagra.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 17, 2012, 10:23:52 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on April 17, 2012, 09:48:34 PM

I never thought I'd see the day... this is really what the advertising has come to? Made me LOL


8:45pm CT:

Quote

Turbine Cowboys is brought to you by Viagra.

LOL :lol:

Just went on to Wunderground, there's an Invest!  :blink:

Invest 91...

Considering where it is, it's pretty far north for this time of the season, due to the warm SST's; I guess it's possible an Invest can form there. And the movement of this storm is awkward. Moving WSW at 14mph, strange pattern isn't it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 18, 2012, 12:34:59 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 17, 2012, 10:23:52 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on April 17, 2012, 09:48:34 PM

I never thought I'd see the day... this is really what the advertising has come to? Made me LOL


8:45pm CT:

Quote

Turbine Cowboys is brought to you by Viagra.

LOL :lol:

Just went on to Wunderground, there's an Invest!  :blink:

Invest 91...

Considering where it is, it's pretty far north for this time of the season, due to the warm SST's; I guess it's possible an Invest can form there. And the movement of this storm is awkward. Moving WSW at 14mph, strange pattern isn't it?

IF it developed I'm sure it would be subtropical

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on April 18, 2012, 07:16:46 AM

This may have been mentioned a bunch of times before on here, but has anyone seen The Onion's report on TWC having a pro-weather bias?


I think the folks at NBC/TWC thought that The Onion was real and took it to heart. ROFLCOPTER.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 19, 2012, 01:47:54 PM

Well, I've made it through working 10 shifts in the past 11 days, but I still have 6 more in a row to make it 16 shifts out of 17 days before I have a couple days off just to breathe.  I think you can tell that I'm really stressed out lately. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on April 19, 2012, 03:58:01 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 19, 2012, 01:47:54 PM

Well, I've made it through working 10 shifts in the past 11 days, but I still have 6 more in a row to make it 16 shifts out of 17 days before I have a couple days off just to breathe.  I think you can tell that I'm really stressed out lately. :hmm:

I know that feeling  :hmm: I've had periods my senior year this year where I'd work 7 to 8 days in a row and they'd be shifts where I would have to work from 4 to 10 in the evening on school nights. But the great thing about it is that you get really fat paychecks :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 20, 2012, 02:03:40 PM

Quote from: Robert on April 19, 2012, 03:58:01 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 19, 2012, 01:47:54 PM

Well, I've made it through working 10 shifts in the past 11 days, but I still have 6 more in a row to make it 16 shifts out of 17 days before I have a couple days off just to breathe.  I think you can tell that I'm really stressed out lately. :hmm:

I know that feeling  :hmm: I've had periods my senior year this year where I'd work 7 to 8 days in a row and they'd be shifts where I would have to work from 4 to 10 in the evening on school nights. But the great thing about it is that you get really fat paychecks :D

Two of my shifts are overtime to help cover for someone who had to be away for good reasons, so I'm definitely looking forward to being done.

Well, I just reached 3,000 posts on this forum.  I want to thank you all for your continuing support and friendship here.  I hope that I've done well enough over the past 3 years with everything to serve you, but I'll gladly take comments or suggestions via PMs if I can make it better.  Sorry that I'm not in a happier mood to celebrate due to what I've described above.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on April 20, 2012, 03:55:27 PM

I can't completely understand your situation, as I've never been in your shoes, but I can see how difficult it is. We're all pulling for you on this.  :biggrin:

On the other hand...after 75 days, I am pleased to say that I am finally, and happily, back on U.S. soil.  :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 20, 2012, 04:44:00 PM

Coming home from school, I found that I now have Xfinity. This is the first time I've had it at my house in almost 4 years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 20, 2012, 04:49:58 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on April 20, 2012, 04:44:00 PM

Coming home from school, I found that I now have Xfinity. This is the first time I've had it at my house in almost 4 years.

Your parents didnt tell you?! If we switched from DirecTV my parents would at least let me know the instant they ordered the new providers service :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 20, 2012, 04:55:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 20, 2012, 04:49:58 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on April 20, 2012, 04:44:00 PM

Coming home from school, I found that I now have Xfinity. This is the first time I've had it at my house in almost 4 years.

Your parents didnt tell you?! If we switched from DirecTV my parents would at least let me know the instant they ordered the new providers service :blink:

Yep, i had no idea till I came home. What still boggles is why they ordered an HD receiver, when it's not even hooked up to an HDTV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 20, 2012, 05:01:44 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on April 20, 2012, 04:55:42 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 20, 2012, 04:49:58 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on April 20, 2012, 04:44:00 PM

Coming home from school, I found that I now have Xfinity. This is the first time I've had it at my house in almost 4 years.

Your parents didnt tell you?! If we switched from DirecTV my parents would at least let me know the instant they ordered the new providers service :blink:

Yep, i had no idea till I came home. What still boggles is why they ordered an HD receiver, when it's not even hooked up to an HDTV.

Maybe Comcast offered it to them at no additional cost to that of an SD receiver.. well at least you can enjoy seeing local forecasts now and have the HD feed for narationless music :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 20, 2012, 05:53:34 PM

Tomorrow will be in the upper 70s, humid, and a chance of tstorms for the Jersey Sjore. The forecast seems more promising unlike last week, too so hopefully I'll get to see some good storms roll in

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 20, 2012, 06:45:07 PM

FL/Gulf Coast is gonna rob most of the drought busting moisture for our storms tomorrow according to the models and I'm obviously NOT happy about it. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 20, 2012, 07:14:56 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 20, 2012, 06:45:07 PM

FL/Gulf Coast is gonna rob most of the drought busting moisture for our storms tomorrow according to the models and I'm obviously NOT happy about it. :angry:

Hey, we could use that rain.. we're in a drought here too, you know... :club: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 20, 2012, 07:31:38 PM

Quote from: Pavel95 on April 20, 2012, 04:55:42 PM

Yep, i had no idea till I came home. What still boggles is why they ordered an HD receiver, when it's not even hooked up to an HDTV.

Most of not all of Comcast's newest receivers are HD ones nowadays, unless you're in an area that still uses old equipment.. They don't charge extra for them anymore in most areas.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 20, 2012, 07:56:55 PM

It's the opposite here, they still issue out old boxes and they charge for HD service if you have a HD receivers.

Quote from: Zach on April 20, 2012, 07:14:56 PM

Quote from: Weatherlover on April 20, 2012, 06:45:07 PM

FL/Gulf Coast is gonna rob most of the drought busting moisture for our storms tomorrow according to the models and I'm obviously NOT happy about it. :angry:

Hey, we could use that rain.. we're in a drought here too, you know... :club: :P

I get that, I want you to get your fair share too, but if the main low travels too far south into GOM, it most times acts as a brick wall because all the heavy rain/storms build up along the Gulf Coast/ FL Panhandle preventing anything from coming north. At least if it traveled further inland, we both would get our fair share. In either case you win out while we win one way and get screwed on the other.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 20, 2012, 08:10:35 PM

This storm would barely put a dent in our severe drought. 2-3" of rain is expected; after the storm, we would still have a deficit of about 7". High winds are also expected for us from this storm, but the winds could change depending on the track of this storm, if the storm moves inland in Southern Jersey, we could see gusts 60-70mph, but the way it looks now, we'll only see gusts 45-60mph and for a much shorter period of time. I suspect higher damage from these winds because most of the deciduous trees here are full. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 21, 2012, 10:15:27 PM

I think we're going to get thunderstorms in the next 30 minutes. Right now, there's a severe thunderstorm warning for Middlesex County, which is where my university is at.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 22, 2012, 10:40:13 AM

That's a coincidence - I used to live in Middlesex County, Massachusetts!  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WxFanMatt on April 22, 2012, 11:04:38 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on April 22, 2012, 10:40:13 AM

That's a coincidence - I used to live in Middlesex County, Massachusetts!  :)

My favorite county in MA... If only we could get a severe thunderstorm warning in Middlesex County, MA today (that would be ironic)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on April 22, 2012, 02:02:58 PM

Happy Earth Day, everybody! Who here managed to hug their favorite tree?  :lol:  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 22, 2012, 02:07:32 PM

Quote from: plane852 on April 22, 2012, 02:02:58 PM

Happy Earth Day, everybody! Who here managed to hug their favorite tree?  :lol:  :P

I'm a tree lover. I wish I could go hug all the trees in my backyard, but it's down pouring right now, and I don't want to look weird. :fear: :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 22, 2012, 05:56:23 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 22, 2012, 02:07:32 PM

Quote from: plane852 on April 22, 2012, 02:02:58 PM

Happy Earth Day, everybody! Who here managed to hug their favorite tree?  :lol:  :P

I'm a tree lover. I wish I could go hug all the trees in my backyard, but it's down pouring right now, and I don't want to look weird. :fear: :thinking:

That would not be a good idea, Craig. :P  I did plant a tree 18 years ago on this day, and it's still there according to my family in WV.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 22, 2012, 05:58:13 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 22, 2012, 05:56:23 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on April 22, 2012, 02:07:32 PM

Quote from: plane852 on April 22, 2012, 02:02:58 PM

Happy Earth Day, everybody! Who here managed to hug their favorite tree?  :lol: :P

I'm a tree lover. I wish I could go hug all the trees in my backyard, but it's down pouring right now, and I don't want to look weird. :fear: :thinking:

That would not be a good idea, Craig. :P  I did plant a tree 18 years ago on this day, and it's still there according to my family in WV.

He's right. The tree could bite. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 23, 2012, 03:07:31 PM

Quote from: plane852 on April 22, 2012, 02:02:58 PM

Happy Earth Day, everybody! Who here managed to hug their favorite tree?  :lol:  :P

Couldn't enjoy the outdoors yesterday, it was pouring. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 24, 2012, 02:03:42 AM

Since we've all been busy, I feel like providing a little comedy relief.  Anyone want to figure out this sign?

(http://www.funnysigns.net/files/no-celery-phones-400x298.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 24, 2012, 03:28:33 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 24, 2012, 02:03:42 AM

Since we've all been busy, I feel like providing a little comedy relief.  Anyone want to figure out this sign?

([url]http://www.funnysigns.net/files/no-celery-phones-400x298.jpg[/url])

I'm going to guess someone old who didn't know how to spell made that sign.  :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2012, 04:15:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 06:18:25 PM

Dumbasses these days. A trash can was lit on fire today in the boy's restroom during the last period of the day at school It stunk up the hall too and boy I had a hard time breathing. :rolleyes: Thank heavens I'm not asthmatic. :itsok:

/me ends rant

...and the same thing happened in the same bathroom today, only during the 4th period of the day and not the last period.. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on April 25, 2012, 08:16:29 AM

I am already going into Christmas mode and getting ready for production on the school/church Christmas play, my Christmas videos, eggnog, hot chocolate, and more. How I miss that time of year! I love Christmas.


I remember when I was working on the production for the play, I had played all the TWC Christmas LF's I could find (from the 2006-2008 era, at least) and listened to them for hours on end while I did my work on the iMac.
I spent at least 3 days straight just working on CREDITS for the play. It made it better listening to the music, I probably would have lost my sanity without it.


Why am I on my Christmas kick? I dunno.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 25, 2012, 10:57:31 PM

Craig and Austin, I've moved your weather question to an existing thread that was created two years ago for everyone to ask anything about Meteorology.  I've decided to pin that topic as enough of you are curious to continue asking question about the weather.  Here's the thread:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-weather-chat/ask-the-weather-expert! (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-weather-chat/ask-the-weather-expert!)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 28, 2012, 06:09:01 AM

I'm up so early this morning since I'll be headed over to school to take a practice AP exam.. if it wasn't for the teacher granting the extra credit worth one assignment grade, I probably wouldn't be doing this..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 30, 2012, 08:09:46 PM

Hi Guys! Quite a lot going on in Kansas tonight. Plane852, Mac, Has decided he wants to practice his skills at on air coverage and is streaming for a few friends. If you want to watch, The Weather Center - live streaming video powered by Livestream (http://www.livestream.com/twco/) . :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 01, 2012, 12:28:21 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2012, 04:15:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 06:18:25 PM

Dumbasses these days. A trash can was lit on fire today in the boy's restroom during the last period of the day at school It stunk up the hall too and boy I had a hard time breathing. :rolleyes: Thank heavens I'm not asthmatic. :itsok:

/me ends rant

...and the same thing happened in the same bathroom today, only during the 4th period of the day and not the last period.. :rolleyes:

I'm pretty late on this, but the same thing happened here last year. They set the trashcan on fire, and they got it on tape (of them walking into the restroom and walking out). They didn't even get suspended :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 01, 2012, 05:27:22 AM

Quote from: curtjr4 on May 01, 2012, 12:28:21 AM

Quote from: Zach on April 24, 2012, 04:15:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 10, 2010, 06:18:25 PM

Dumbasses these days. A trash can was lit on fire today in the boy's restroom during the last period of the day at school It stunk up the hall too and boy I had a hard time breathing. :rolleyes: Thank heavens I'm not asthmatic. :itsok:

/me ends rant

...and the same thing happened in the same bathroom today, only during the 4th period of the day and not the last period.. :rolleyes:

I'm pretty late on this, but the same thing happened here last year. They set the trashcan on fire, and they got it on tape (of them walking into the restroom and walking out). They didn't even get suspended :hammer:

I believe that the guy may have been arrested in that case, if not then definitely suspended or expelled.. he was caught by a teacher and the administration/school resource deputy was on the scene of the incident..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 01, 2012, 11:18:35 AM

Zach and Curt, I've never heard of any kind of this stuff happening during my school years.  It makes you wonder these days if some parents and students combined have ever learned discipline and respect for other people and other property.  Don't worry about these kinds of people as they'll pay their dues heavily at some point in life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 01, 2012, 06:34:54 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 01, 2012, 11:18:35 AM

Zach and Curt, I've never heard of any kind of this stuff happening during my school years.  It makes you wonder these days if some parents and students combined have ever learned discipline and respect for other people and other property.  Don't worry about these kinds of people as they'll pay their dues heavily at some point in life.

Patrick, things have changed a lot in schools even since I ask my own parents. I believe the problem is that parents don't discipline their children as much and some don't at all. It's very unfortunate. I don't think my own parents discipline me enough either, but I care about my future and education much more than the many others in my school. The kids in my school are selfish, un-caring, cold heated, ignorant imbeciles. They don't realize what's on their plate until they're out of high school and without a job. I think like an adult. I'm one of the few who go beyond being the average high-schooler; and I'm glad to be one of them.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2012, 07:15:35 PM

Have you guys ever seen the British special, "World's Strictest Parents"? Watch a clip or two on YT. It really shows you how undisciplined American and British children are and how parenting habits have done little to curb their behavior. If you were in an Indian or Jamaican family, and your parents found out you lit the school bathroom's trash can on fire, you probably wouldn't live to see tomorrow! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 01, 2012, 08:42:37 PM

I don't mean to sound disgusting, but does anyone have parts of their skin that are dry and cracking? I do all over.. from my index fingers' knuckles, to my elbows, to my right ankle, and then to the bottom of my toes! Is this normal for someone my age? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on May 01, 2012, 08:58:59 PM

It's been 2 weeks since the last time I experienced a good thunderstorm. I'm wanting more thunderstorms here in the Birmingham area and am :furious: that they are not in the forecast. :angry: I hope we don't have a drought.  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 01, 2012, 09:51:13 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 01, 2012, 08:42:37 PM

I don't mean to sound disgusting, but does anyone have parts of their skin that are dry and cracking? I do all over.. from my index fingers' knuckles, to my elbows, to my right ankle, and then to the bottom of my toes! Is this normal for someone my age? :blink:

I've had various skin problems for a long time - since high school (at least).  Even the strongest lotions and creams offer only superficial and very temporary relief.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 01, 2012, 10:26:08 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on May 01, 2012, 08:58:59 PM

It's been 2 weeks since the last time I experienced a good thunderstorm. I'm wanting more thunderstorms here in the Birmingham area and am :furious: that they are not in the forecast. :angry: I hope we don't have a drought.  :fear:

Hey! Be glad you don't have it as bad as me. :thumbsup: I mean, we had a thunderstorm this morning, but that was the first real thunderstorm in over a month. We've had only 3 thunderstorms this year so far.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 01, 2012, 10:42:53 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 01, 2012, 10:26:08 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on May 01, 2012, 08:58:59 PM

It's been 2 weeks since the last time I experienced a good thunderstorm. I'm wanting more thunderstorms here in the Birmingham area and am :furious: that they are not in the forecast. :angry: I hope we don't have a drought.  :fear:

Hey! Be glad you don't have it as bad as me. :thumbsup: I mean, we had a thunderstorm this morning, but that was the first real thunderstorm in over a month. We've had only 3 thunderstorms this year so far.

You all need to move to my area. :P  I've had two thunderstorms the past week and golf ball hail reported about a couple hours to the southeast of me this evening.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2012, 11:54:35 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 01, 2012, 10:42:53 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 01, 2012, 10:26:08 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on May 01, 2012, 08:58:59 PM

It's been 2 weeks since the last time I experienced a good thunderstorm. I'm wanting more thunderstorms here in the Birmingham area and am :furious: that they are not in the forecast. :angry: I hope we don't have a drought.  :fear:

Hey! Be glad you don't have it as bad as me. :thumbsup: I mean, we had a thunderstorm this morning, but that was the first real thunderstorm in over a month. We've had only 3 thunderstorms this year so far.

You all need to move to my area. :P  I've had two thunderstorms the past week and golf ball hail reported about a couple hours to the southeast of me this evening.

We haven't gotten a *single* thunderstorm so far this year for my area (in New Brunswick we had two events this year)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 02, 2012, 12:02:23 AM

I've been getting thunderstorms here and there, but none have been severe  :no:

My county has not been under one severe thunderstorm warning since November 16, 2010, it really sucks  :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 02, 2012, 12:18:39 AM

One thunderstorm a couple of days ago, but apart from that, nothing on my end. Maybe changing locations will help.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 02, 2012, 01:10:04 AM

We've had a few tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms so far this year. Supposed to be getting some this afternoon. But sorry to fray from the topic (hate doing that), but do any smartphone users here use ICS? I just flashed a custom kernel on my Samsung Captivate to install an Android ICS 4.0.3 rom (as Samsung doesn't support ICS for it -_-) I'd like to say I am fairly impressed!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 02, 2012, 10:55:22 AM

Currently i'm almost done with this project i started Early April

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Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 02, 2012, 08:37:54 PM

So is anyone else seeing Tweets on YT pages now?  This must be yet another feature they've added. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 03, 2012, 02:20:15 PM

OMG, talk about a coincidence!  :o The same thing that happened to Zach and Curt happened to me in school today! Some one lit a trash can in the boys locker room on fire! The whole building had to be evacuated, for the second day in a row! Yesterday, we had the building evacuated and the fire department come all because of a burnt bagel. Are you kidding me? I can't believe the same thing that happened to Zach and Curt happened to me today, I thought that would never happen at my school, well, I guess I underestimated that. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 03, 2012, 02:37:29 PM

I've seen the same thing happen when I was in high school too, it's about as worse as lighting firecrackers in a crowded hallway, the same hallway where most of the admins. usually are and couple of them have their offices. How dumb can you be? You're begging to get caught. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 03, 2012, 04:24:45 PM

I need an honest opinion from you folks - I got hooked getting weather information out to people since that recording a few days ago, so last night I started a blog for our website. It's located here.

http://theweathercentertwco.wordpress.com/ (http://theweathercentertwco.wordpress.com/)

What do you guys think? Too technical, too many pictures, too cluttered, just right? Any opinion would help.

As for the trash cans, I've never seen or heard of that happening in any of my schools. In middle school, it was always bomb threats during exam week.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 03, 2012, 05:55:19 PM

Too many graphics on one page.  That could take forever to download on slower connections.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 03, 2012, 09:16:02 PM

I agree with Eric about the pictures, but other than that they were great blog entries, writing wasn't too technical. I think pretty much anybody would be able to understand what you're saying although some folks might not know what the word "diurnal" means but that's not a big deal.  ;) Also you did quite a bit of blog entries today, not that there's anything wrong with that given the situation. 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 04, 2012, 01:11:56 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 03, 2012, 02:20:15 PM

OMG, talk about a coincidence!  :o The same thing that happened to Zach and Curt happened to me in school today! Some one lit a trash can in the boys locker room on fire! The whole building had to be evacuated, for the second day in a row! Yesterday, we had the building evacuated and the fire department come all because of a burnt bagel. Are you kidding me? I can't believe the same thing that happened to Zach and Curt happened to me today, I thought that would never happen at my school, well, I guess I underestimated that. :rolleyes:

bahahahaha. Those were goooooooooooooooood times when I was in high school. I remember when I was a freshman, there were always trash can fires, and bathroom fires almost everyday. My first high school was just that dumb. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 04, 2012, 02:49:30 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 04, 2012, 01:11:56 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 03, 2012, 02:20:15 PM

OMG, talk about a coincidence!  :o The same thing that happened to Zach and Curt happened to me in school today! Some one lit a trash can in the boys locker room on fire! The whole building had to be evacuated, for the second day in a row! Yesterday, we had the building evacuated and the fire department come all because of a burnt bagel. Are you kidding me? I can't believe the same thing that happened to Zach and Curt happened to me today, I thought that would never happen at my school, well, I guess I underestimated that. :rolleyes:

bahahahaha. Those were goooooooooooooooood times when I was in high school. I remember when I was a freshman, there were always trash can fires, and bathroom fires almost everyday. My first high school was just that dumb. lol

My gosh.  And I thought I went to a bad high school. :blink:  If that stuff did happen, I was certainly unaware of it.  There were mainly just fights at my school, and usually between girls (which let me tell you, can be much more vicious than guy fights). :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 04, 2012, 08:00:36 PM

I'm really nervous now.. tomorrow I have my first ever SAT test which will hopefully be good enough for where I won't need to retake it assuming I get a good score.. wish me luck everyone  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 04, 2012, 08:10:08 PM

Good luck!

So long as you've prepared (and I'm sure you have), you shouldn't have anything to worry about.  Don't let the pressure get to you and you'll do fine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 05, 2012, 01:30:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 04, 2012, 08:00:36 PM

I'm really nervous now.. tomorrow I have my first ever SAT test which will hopefully be good enough for where I won't need to retake it assuming I get a good score.. wish me luck everyone  :)

Hope you did well, Zach.  I remember taking it three times, but my best score came on the first one.  I'd also recommend taking the ACT later as I think it's way easier to get a better score on it compared to the SAT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 05, 2012, 03:55:26 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 05, 2012, 01:30:41 PM

Hope you did well, Zach.  I remember taking it three times, but my best score came on the first one.  I'd also recommend taking the ACT later as I think it's way easier to get a better score on it compared to the SAT.

Yes, and IIRC you don't get penalized for getting wrong answers on the ACT unlike in the SAT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 05, 2012, 08:37:34 PM

Big fire in the backyard of a neighboring house, they contained it before the fire department came. Nobody was hurt.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 06, 2012, 02:00:29 PM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 05, 2012, 08:37:34 PM

Big fire in the backyard of a neighboring house, they contained it before the fire department came. Nobody was hurt.

Yikes thats a bit close for comfort!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 06, 2012, 02:20:33 PM

There was a huge house fire right up the street from where I live this past Friday. I went outside to see if I could see the fire, but I couldn't see anything but thick smoke hazing up the sky. At first I thought it was a Brush fire which made me a little nervous. I didn't realize just how close the house fire was until I heard helicopters flying overhead and it was breaking news on one of our local news channels here. Luckily in that case no one was at home from what I heard.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 06, 2012, 08:20:05 PM

Smallest. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. EVAR!

(http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0260_overview.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 06, 2012, 08:24:19 PM

Mac, be aware that you posted an image that could auto-update so if you want it to stay the way it is now I would suggest uploading it to imgur, tinypic, or any others :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 06, 2012, 08:36:02 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 06, 2012, 08:24:19 PM

Mac, be aware that you posted an image that could auto-update so if you want it to stay the way it is now I would suggest uploading it to imgur, tinypic, or any others :thumbsup:

Thanks for the note Zach, but this image will remain the same until the end of the world in December. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 06, 2012, 09:04:45 PM

This is very strange. There's a lot of feedback off the radar in New Jersey and in NYC. I checked some observations in the area, there's nothing. I wonder what could be causing this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 07, 2012, 04:18:42 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 06, 2012, 09:04:45 PM

This is very strange. There's a lot of feedback off the radar in New Jersey and in NYC. I checked some observations in the area, there's nothing. I wonder what could be causing this.

It's just ground clutter due to all the low-level moisture.  You can always tell across the country where there's a lot of moisture and where there's not as the radar is sensitive to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 07, 2012, 09:06:12 PM

I've never taken a physics class before, or anything similar, but I think I finally understand the Barotropic Vorticity Equation. Took me about an hour of writing out on paper what all the terms mean and what they stand for. Yep, this is what I do in my free time. :noexpression: Nothing wrong with that right?  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 08, 2012, 02:14:18 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 07, 2012, 09:06:12 PM

I've never taken a physics class before, or anything similar, but I think I finally understand the Barotropic Vorticity Equation. Took me about an hour of writing out on paper what all the terms mean and what they stand for. Yep, this is what I do in my free time. :noexpression: Nothing wrong with that right?  :dunno:

Craig, I think you're trying to get ahead of yourself way too much. :P  I didn't learn that equation until junior year in college in a 400-level Meteorology course.  You need Calculus, Physics, and a basic understanding of the atmosphere to even understand that equation and all the assumptions built into it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 08, 2012, 05:05:06 AM

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 07, 2012, 09:06:12 PM

I've never taken a physics class before, or anything similar, but I think I finally understand the Barotropic Vorticity Equation. Took me about an hour of writing out on paper what all the terms mean and what they stand for. Yep, this is what I do in my free time. :noexpression: Nothing wrong with that right?  :dunno:

Believe me, that equation will not be taught to you in a regular or honors Physics course :no: I'm currently a student of Physics now and we haven't touched it, but it may be in an AP Physics course (not sure on that though)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 08, 2012, 01:24:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 08, 2012, 05:05:06 AM

Believe me, that equation will not be taught to you in a regular or honors Physics course :no: I'm currently a student of Physics now and we haven't touched it, but it may be in an AP Physics course (not sure on that though)

Zach, there's no way that equation is covered in Physics whether it's AP or not.  It's a concept that can only be found in advanced Meteorology classes during college. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 08, 2012, 01:40:15 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 08, 2012, 01:24:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 08, 2012, 05:05:06 AM

Believe me, that equation will not be taught to you in a regular or honors Physics course :no: I'm currently a student of Physics now and we haven't touched it, but it may be in an AP Physics course (not sure on that though)

Zach, there's no way that equation is covered in Physics whether it's AP or not.  It's a concept that can only be found in advanced Meteorology classes during college. ;)

Yeah guys, trust me.  I am majoring in meteorology and haven't even been introduced to that equation yet.  I mean, I guess it's never a bad thing to get introduced to it too early, but that's being a little too ambitious if you ask me. :ermm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 08, 2012, 09:35:43 PM

Ugh I hate power dips. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2012, 09:53:46 PM

I finished my first year of college :D Really surprised how fast this school year went. Looking forward to sophomore year though ^)^

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 08, 2012, 09:58:40 PM

Congratulations!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 08, 2012, 10:04:42 PM

3.84 GPA this semester for me, like a boss :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2012, 10:17:48 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 08, 2012, 09:58:40 PM

Congratulations!

Thanks Eric. :) I wasn't prepared for the rigorous coursework awaiting for me during the first few weeks, but I had to tackle it if I wanted to be successful. I have learned a lot of interesting material in my classes, though. Lookin forward to organic chemistry and Calculus I though :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 08, 2012, 11:02:14 PM

It's a learning experience in more ways than one, but definitely worth it.

Being a linguist, those particular subjects were totally off my curriculum.  I was required to take four semesters of natural science, so I took two of biology in my freshman year and two semesters' worth of geology in my last semester as a senior.  I also studied humanities sciences extensively, as would be expected.

Surprising to everyone, especially to me, my math placement test scores were high enough that I automatically qualified for the math requirements and I didn't have to take a single one!  I still don't know how that happened, considering my 12th grade calculus teacher bribed me to leave the class and never return...  That was truly the happiest day of my life - knowing I'd never have to take another math class again!!   :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 09, 2012, 07:31:52 AM

Quote from: Weatherlover on May 06, 2012, 02:20:33 PM

There was a huge house fire right up the street from where I live this past Friday. I went outside to see if I could see the fire, but I couldn't see anything but thick smoke hazing up the sky. At first I thought it was a Brush fire which made me a little nervous. I didn't realize just how close the house fire was until I heard helicopters flying overhead and it was breaking news on one of our local news channels here. Luckily in that case no one was at home from what I heard.

Seem to be a lot of fires lately!

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 06, 2012, 09:04:45 PM

This is very strange. There's a lot of feedback off the radar in New Jersey and in NYC. I checked some observations in the area, there's nothing. I wonder what could be causing this.

Can't recall the description of the problem but I have seen this a couple times locally. If you notice the feedback matches the land area.

Quote from: GTAIVman on May 07, 2012, 09:06:12 PM

I've never taken a physics class before, or anything similar, but I think I finally understand the Barotropic Vorticity Equation. Took me about an hour of writing out on paper what all the terms mean and what they stand for. Yep, this is what I do in my free time. :noexpression: Nothing wrong with that right?  :dunno:

You can do some of my homework if you have that much free time :P

Quote from: Mike M on May 08, 2012, 10:04:42 PM

3.84 GPA this semester for me, like a boss :biggrin:

Congrats!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 09, 2012, 07:38:33 AM

Well I have finished my first semester of 19 credit hours. Whew! It was a lot of work but I did well in most of my classes. I'm signed up for 24 hours next semester but I'm working on knocking a couple classes off that. :P

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2012, 10:17:48 PM

Thanks Eric. :) I wasn't prepared for the rigorous coursework awaiting for me during the first few weeks, but I had to tackle it if I wanted to be successful. I have learned a lot of interesting material in my classes, though. Lookin forward to organic chemistry and Calculus I though :P

Finding that balance between classes and fun is key! I know if I go out with friends to consume some "beverages", I have to make sure its not interfering with my courses. Unlike most people I don't qualify for any financial aid so I figure why do I want to waste my money on a course just to have to take it over again? College is way too expensive to waste money on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on May 09, 2012, 08:07:23 AM

Twenty four credit hours? Gee whiz, that seems very rigorous. I always thought 15 was the average, and even that can be tough because I'm expected to do a lot of school work during my free time.

What "beverages" do you like to drink, Martin? Dr. Pepper?  :P (This is sarcasm, by the way.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 09, 2012, 11:04:41 AM

I was enrolled in nine credit hours this semester. I'm unsure whether or not i want to raise that to 12 for the fall so I can be considered a "full timer," but since I also work 12-15 hours a week at a place that has limited hours I probably shouldn't. I like my current schedule of going to class in the morning, working afternoons, and studying in the evenings.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2012, 11:43:59 AM

Quote from: TWCToday on May 09, 2012, 07:38:33 AM

Well I have finished my first semester of 19 credit hours. Whew! It was a lot of work but I did well in most of my classes. I'm signed up for 24 hours next semester but I'm working on knocking a couple classes off that. :P

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2012, 10:17:48 PM

Thanks Eric. :) I wasn't prepared for the rigorous coursework awaiting for me during the first few weeks, but I had to tackle it if I wanted to be successful. I have learned a lot of interesting material in my classes, though. Lookin forward to organic chemistry and Calculus I though :P

Finding that balance between classes and fun is key! I know if I go out with friends to consume some "beverages", I have to make sure its not interfering with my courses. Unlike most people I don't qualify for any financial aid so I figure why do I want to waste my money on a course just to have to take it over again? College is way too expensive to waste money on.

Exactly. Where you're on financial aid or not, you're going to college for an education. That's always the main reason. Especially in this economy and tight job market, getting a college degree is a must.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 09, 2012, 02:39:50 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on May 09, 2012, 08:07:23 AM

What "beverages" do you like to drink, Martin? Dr. Pepper?  :P (This is sarcasm, by the way.)

Mountain Dew of course :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 09, 2012, 03:12:39 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 09, 2012, 11:43:59 AM

Quote from: TWCToday on May 09, 2012, 07:38:33 AM

Well I have finished my first semester of 19 credit hours. Whew! It was a lot of work but I did well in most of my classes. I'm signed up for 24 hours next semester but I'm working on knocking a couple classes off that. :P

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 08, 2012, 10:17:48 PM

Thanks Eric. :) I wasn't prepared for the rigorous coursework awaiting for me during the first few weeks, but I had to tackle it if I wanted to be successful. I have learned a lot of interesting material in my classes, though. Lookin forward to organic chemistry and Calculus I though :P

Finding that balance between classes and fun is key! I know if I go out with friends to consume some "beverages", I have to make sure its not interfering with my courses. Unlike most people I don't qualify for any financial aid so I figure why do I want to waste my money on a course just to have to take it over again? College is way too expensive to waste money on.

Exactly. Where you're on financial aid or not, you're going to college for an education. That's always the main reason. Especially in this economy and tight job market, getting a college degree is a must.

And a good degree at that, because there are more and more degrees out there that just aren't going to pay off in the long run. Lord knows how many of my friends at UND are already knee-deep in student loan debt and are on track for a degree that...well, frankly, isn't going to get enough money into their pockets to pay that debt off.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 09, 2012, 08:24:54 PM

Break time here at Brookhaven National Labs for Skywarn training. Just need to borrow a pen from somebody to fill out the form. :hmm:

EDIT: No problem here. There was no test nor form to fill out. The only problem I currently have is that they have my name wrong, because I made a typo while doing the registration. I'll need to contact them about that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 09, 2012, 10:39:27 PM

Wow, best of luck Craig! Many of you guys are lucky.. down here at my area's NWS office (Ruskin/Tampa Bay, FL) you have to be 18 years or older to apply for SKYWARN.. :hammer:

Anyways, I have only had my new pair of glasses for about 3 weeks now, and the screw holding one of the arms came loose.. :wacko: I tried tightening it, but the screw wouldn't go in any lower.. I'm gonna have to wear my older glasses (the pair I got last April) until the frames are repaired. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2012, 12:11:32 AM

I just had a very unusual experience at Food Lion this evening.  While at one of the self-checkout machines that you scan the items and pay yourself, I noticed two coupons next to the machine that were sticking out from a small printer, which prints the coupons for you to take after making a purchase and using your MVP card.  The last customer to use that machine apparently forgot to take them.  One of the coupons was for $4 off your total bill if you spent $40 or more!  The other one was for $1 off any purchase of cookies or crackers in the store!  I know that you usually get coupons for things you'll never buy, but what the heck was that last customer thinking by leaving behind those particular coupons that anyone could use with no problem? :wacko:

The bottom line is that I literally saved $5 off my grocery bill as my purchase qualified for both coupons!  So, next time you're in a grocery store, make sure you take your coupons and at least look at them. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 10, 2012, 01:49:02 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 10, 2012, 12:11:32 AM

I just had a very unusual experience at Food Lion this evening.  While at one of the self-checkout machines that you scan the items and pay yourself, I noticed two coupons next to the machine that were sticking out from a small printer, which prints the coupons for you to take after making a purchase and using your MVP card.  The last customer to use that machine apparently forgot to take them.  One of the coupons was for $4 off your total bill if you spent $40 or more!  The other one was for $1 off any purchase of cookies or crackers in the store!  I know that you usually get coupons for things you'll never buy, but what the heck was that last customer thinking by leaving behind those particular coupons that anyone could use with no problem? :wacko:

The bottom line is that I literally saved $5 off my grocery bill as my purchase qualified for both coupons!  So, next time you're in a grocery store, make sure you take your coupons and at least look at them. ;)

More often than not I see coupons left in the coupon printer at self checkout, but most of them are for items I don't buy anyway :P

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Post by: toxictwister00 on May 10, 2012, 11:00:22 AM

This question goes to anyone who is decently or well experienced with Photoshop. I was wondering if you can take a picture and erase text off of it and if so would it be easy to explain to me here or would it be a little complicated to explain? :dunno:

EDIT: That's alright I figured it out. In other news, we got a disturbance showing up on the GFS, it's so far out it'll be gone by tomorrow. In just two runs it went from paralleling the East Coast retrograding NW into Canada to a GOM storm hitting Central FL. (Pictures below; I drew the paths of where the GFS was sending the tropical disturbance also)

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Post by: Zach on May 10, 2012, 05:11:24 PM

That's an interesting forecast... :blink: hopefully it comes true because Central Florida needs the rain for sure! :yes:

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Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 10, 2012, 05:19:54 PM

Heading off to summer school in North Dakota in a few days to finish my flying and get a few credits taken care of. Weather is looking perfect apart from the breezy conditions moving through every 3-4 days. Perfect timing as well, since my area right now is getting overrun with NASCAR fans.

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Post by: TWCCraig on May 10, 2012, 08:43:03 PM

I wouldn't put all my trust on GFS runs that far out, only if it's showing up in about 5 runs, then I'd believe it. Ocean temps across the Atlantic and Gulf are well above average, something is bound to develop soon. :thinking:

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2012, 12:04:30 AM

Quote from: plane852 on May 10, 2012, 05:19:54 PM

Heading off to summer school in North Dakota in a few days to finish my flying and get a few credits taken care of. Weather is looking perfect apart from the breezy conditions moving through every 3-4 days. Perfect timing as well, since my area right now is getting overrun with NASCAR fans.

Hope you have a safe flight back to North Dakota!

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Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on May 11, 2012, 12:16:15 AM

Prince Charles and Camilla did the weather report for BBC Scotland.   :huh: :lol:

[Full]Charles and Camilla Present BBC Scotland Weather (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-5jS0VcrkQ#)

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Post by: Mike M on May 11, 2012, 12:44:24 AM

Quote from: plane852 on May 10, 2012, 05:19:54 PM

Heading off to summer school in North Dakota in a few days to finish my flying and get a few credits taken care of. Weather is looking perfect apart from the breezy conditions moving through every 3-4 days. Perfect timing as well, since my area right now is getting overrun with NASCAR fans.

Where are you now, still in the west coast? Or back in SC?

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Post by: Eric on May 11, 2012, 12:47:12 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on May 11, 2012, 12:16:15 AM

Prince Charles and Camilla did the weather report for BBC Scotland.   :huh: :lol:

[Full]Charles and Camilla Present BBC Scotland Weather ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-5jS0VcrkQ#[/url])

That's wonderful!  You can tell Prince Charles especially had a lot of fun doing that!  :)

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Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 11, 2012, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 11, 2012, 12:44:24 AM

Quote from: plane852 on May 10, 2012, 05:19:54 PM

Heading off to summer school in North Dakota in a few days to finish my flying and get a few credits taken care of. Weather is looking perfect apart from the breezy conditions moving through every 3-4 days. Perfect timing as well, since my area right now is getting overrun with NASCAR fans.

Where are you now, still in the west coast? Or back in SC?

Been back in South Carolina for a few weeks.

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Post by: Zach on May 11, 2012, 11:55:19 AM

I just completed my AP US History exam! So relieved!! :D

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2012, 01:31:45 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 11, 2012, 11:55:19 AM

I just completed my AP US History exam! So relieved!! :D

That and Psychology are probably the most easiest AP exams you could take :P

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Post by: toxictwister00 on May 11, 2012, 01:41:53 PM

I didn't do well on my AP US History Exam when I took it, not because I didn't know the material obviously, but I didn't finish the essay parts of it. I started getting cramps in my left hand, sad case of irony when you're getting hand cramps from writing so much and your a writer as a hobby. :P Also, I agree, I only took one other AP exam and that was for English, the US History was a heck of a lot easier than the English exam. It probably helped that I liked learning US History which is odd because I always hated anything related to Social Studies.

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 11, 2012, 02:00:36 PM

I took Psychology and got a 4 on it. AP European Historyi didn't take because the teacher was so behind on the material. Nobody took the euro exam actually

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 11, 2012, 10:22:23 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 11, 2012, 11:55:19 AM

I just completed my AP US History exam! So relieved!! :D

For some reason, I never had any AP exams at my school. :no:  Hope you did well on yours!

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Post by: wxmediafan on May 12, 2012, 12:09:13 PM

Ick, AP.  Glad I never had to deal with that in high school.  Although, I wish I would have pushed myself to get into those classes.  Might have made this college thing a little easier :P.

I have officially completed the Physics and Calculus sequence for my MET degree.  Thank the good lord.  Now, I just have to get through Differential Equations this summer and I'll complete all the difficult math (minus my actual meteorology classes) for my degree.

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Post by: MultiJesse1995 on May 12, 2012, 04:54:45 PM

I've so far completed 9% in Language Arts.

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 12, 2012, 11:11:32 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 12, 2012, 12:09:13 PM

I have officially completed the Physics and Calculus sequence for my MET degree.  Thank the good lord.  Now, I just have to get through Differential Equations this summer and I'll complete all the difficult math (minus my actual meteorology classes) for my degree.

Congrats!  All that math will begin to make more sense when you start applying it to your Meteorology courses. ;)

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Post by: Austin M. on May 13, 2012, 07:55:21 AM

Well, I've come up with some alternatives for careers in the *knock on wood* event I wouldn't be able to go to college for meteorology. I can go into graphical media, SERT (State Emergency Response Team - Florida), or perhaps even join the air force (my last alternative).


I could even go into college for some other form of broadcast media...

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Post by: Trevor on May 13, 2012, 09:43:17 AM

Interesting, I was thinking of job alternatives just last night. Great minds think alike!

In the event that meteorology wouldn't work out for me, I'd be working as a technician at either ThyssenKrupp Elevator or Simplex Grinnell fire alarms.

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Post by: Zach on May 13, 2012, 10:39:54 AM

Quote from: Trevor on May 13, 2012, 09:43:17 AM

In the event that meteorology wouldn't work out for me, I'd be working as a technician at either ThyssenKrupp Elevator or Simplex Grinnell fire alarms.

You would still likely need college schooling for those.. but in the engineering field in lieu of the meteorology field :thumbsup:

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2012, 11:36:36 AM

On my local accuweather channel, they were playing Storm Stories this morning. They played it for an hour, then looped back to the weather feed with music. Has anyone heard of Storm Stories playing on channels outside of TWC? The older episodes were my favourite, but they were playing the episode of the March 2006 Missouri tornado

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Post by: TWCJim on May 13, 2012, 11:40:01 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2012, 11:36:36 AM

On my local accuweather channel, they were playing Storm Stories this morning. They played it for an hour, then looped back to the weather feed with music. Has anyone heard of Storm Stories playing on channels outside of TWC? The older episodes were my favourite, but they were playing the episode of the March 2006 Missouri tornado

Occasionally on my TV guide, I've seen syndicated versions of SS airing on my local ABC affiliate as well as on my local MyNetworkTV affiliate (both channels are shared by the same local news group.)

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Post by: Zach on May 13, 2012, 11:41:40 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2012, 11:36:36 AM

On my local accuweather channel, they were playing Storm Stories this morning. They played it for an hour, then looped back to the weather feed with music. Has anyone heard of Storm Stories playing on channels outside of TWC? The older episodes were my favourite, but they were playing the episode of the March 2006 Missouri tornado

It's been in syndication since 2008 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/programming/storm-stories-going-into-syndication/msg22594/#msg22594). :yes:

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Post by: toxictwister00 on May 13, 2012, 11:58:27 AM

SS is syndicated on our ABC affiliate WSB-TV since around 2008 or so like Zach mentioned. Usually as of late it's on Weekend Afternoons around 2-3pm (Unless there's like a game on or something) It also comes on at 3-4am Saturday mornings. I don't know if other stations have done this, but I noticed the Chief Met at our ABC affiliate does a little intro from their Storm Track 2 studio generally talking about what SS is before it starts.

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Post by: TWCmatthew on May 13, 2012, 12:04:08 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 13, 2012, 11:36:36 AM

On my local accuweather channel, they were playing Storm Stories this morning. They played it for an hour, then looped back to the weather feed with music. Has anyone heard of Storm Stories playing on channels outside of TWC? The older episodes were my favourite, but they were playing the episode of the March 2006 Missouri tornado

I know they played occasionally around 2AM every night a few years ago on Fox 2 Detroit, but I'm not sure if they still do.

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Post by: wxmediafan on May 13, 2012, 01:51:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 13, 2012, 10:39:54 AM

Quote from: Trevor on May 13, 2012, 09:43:17 AM

In the event that meteorology wouldn't work out for me, I'd be working as a technician at either ThyssenKrupp Elevator or Simplex Grinnell fire alarms.

You would still likely need college schooling for those.. but in the engineering field in lieu of the meteorology field :thumbsup:

If you do that, Trevor, you might as well just stick with Meteorology.  I am taking the same pre-requisite math and physics classes as engineering majors :P.

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 12, 2012, 11:11:32 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 12, 2012, 12:09:13 PM

I have officially completed the Physics and Calculus sequence for my MET degree.  Thank the good lord.  Now, I just have to get through Differential Equations this summer and I'll complete all the difficult math (minus my actual meteorology classes) for my degree.

Congrats!  All that math will begin to make more sense when you start applying it to your Meteorology courses. ;)

Most definitely.  I'm looking forward to it, surprisingly.  I learn things better when they are relevant (as I am sure most people do).

I've also axed my broadcast journalism minor.  I absolutely hated it after one class!  So, I've decided to minor in geography, which half of the classes are electives, which I am making weather-related.

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 13, 2012, 10:35:13 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 13, 2012, 01:51:30 PM

I've also axed my broadcast journalism minor.  I absolutely hated it after one class!  So, I've decided to minor in geography, which half of the classes are electives, which I am making weather-related.

I was able to minor in Mathematics, but everyone has their own preferences here.  Geography does have some relevance with Meteorology, so it's a decent choice.

I'm not sure you all realized it earlier today, but we just passed 14,000 posts on the Front Porch! B)

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Post by: wxmediafan on May 14, 2012, 11:43:32 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 13, 2012, 10:35:13 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 13, 2012, 01:51:30 PM

I've also axed my broadcast journalism minor.  I absolutely hated it after one class!  So, I've decided to minor in geography, which half of the classes are electives, which I am making weather-related.

I was able to minor in Mathematics, but everyone has their own preferences here.  Geography does have some relevance with Meteorology, so it's a decent choice.

I'm not sure you all realized it earlier today, but we just passed 14,000 posts on the Front Porch! B)

I did consider a Mathematics minor, but I'm "mathed out."  Quite a few of my meteorology friends are going that route.  It makes sense, because it's only 2 extra classes.  One of the classes I have to take is linear algebra.  I'd rather take the calculus sequence over again than take an algebra class :P.

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Post by: Mike M on May 14, 2012, 05:22:15 PM

Quote from: Trevor on May 13, 2012, 09:43:17 AM

Interesting, I was thinking of job alternatives just last night. Great minds think alike!

In the event that meteorology wouldn't work out for me, I'd be working as a technician at either ThyssenKrupp Elevator or Simplex Grinnell fire alarms.

Good job in planning ahead.. I was clueless in what I wanted to pursue after high school and to this day I'm still in between majors right now. Initially I went for communications to get a job in broadcasting, but it was realized that I could not handle all the writing involved (English is not my strong point). Plus the broadcasting field is highly competitive and hard to land in these days. Now I'm most definitely going to settle in an IT major of sorts, either CIS or computer science. If I do decide to transfer to a university, then I'll probably minor in a natural science. But right now those plans are far from being put together, as I'll likely be staying in community for another 2-3 years or more... only taking 9-10 credit hours at a time in the spring and fall and am working part time throughout the year.

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 16, 2012, 02:18:41 AM

For those of you who just finished another year in college, I hope all of you did well!  Enjoy your summer break ahead. B)

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Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 19, 2012, 12:36:13 PM

Linkin Park (http://www.weather.com/news/linkinpark-using-meteorology-20120517) to Employ Weather Forecasters on Tour

Maybe we now know why their music was used on TWC?  :bleh:

Also Xfinity in Boston (Suburbs) and Fall River will go All Digital June 19th

After June 19th 2012, equipment may be required to receive ALL channels including Limited Basic channels most of which are located between 2-22, 58 and 95.

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 01:05:44 PM

Mike if ur doing IT, land a job in Japan. They're in desperate need of IT workers :P

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Post by: Zach on May 19, 2012, 01:09:33 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 01:05:44 PM

Mike if ur doing IT, land a job in Japan. They're in desperate need of IT workers :P

I'd have to disagree with that, only because the Japanese Yen is worth a lot less in value than that of the US Dollar. Thus, you receive less quantity of money just for doing something that could be done over here.

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 01:23:48 PM

True..but the job market here is not very good for IT. I know several people who graduated with IT related majors and none of them have landed jobs

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Post by: Mike M on May 19, 2012, 03:20:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 01:23:48 PM

True..but the job market here is not very good for IT. I know several people who graduated with IT related majors and none of them have landed jobs

Not really true... IT is actually one of the few industries out there where the number of jobs is still growing, and it will remain that way as long as technology improves. :yes:

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 05:10:33 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 19, 2012, 03:20:41 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 01:23:48 PM

True..but the job market here is not very good for IT. I know several people who graduated with IT related majors and none of them have landed jobs

Not really true... IT is actually one of the few industries out there where the number of jobs is still growing, and it will remain that way as long as technology improves. :yes:

I wouldn't do it either way. Lots of math involved and most of the math is useless because you probably won't need Calc 3 in most cases for your job

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 19, 2012, 06:12:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 05:10:33 PM

I wouldn't do it either way. Lots of math involved and most of the math is useless because you probably won't need Calc 3 in most cases for your job

You obviously don't know how real computer programming can be.  Calculus and linear algebra are critical subjects for computer sciences.  There's way more useful math and logic involved than you realize, and that's why the job market is still growing for them as Mike said.  I even got exposure to those subjects in the computer science classes I had to take for Meteorology, and think about the ITs currently running our weather models that are solving Calculus 3 and 4 equations!

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Post by: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 12:16:58 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 05:10:33 PM

I wouldn't do it either way. Lots of math involved and most of the math is useless because you probably won't need Calc 3 in most cases for your job

Patrick summed it up pretty well. Plus I can tolerate math a lot more than writing/reading. :yes:

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Post by: TWCToday on May 20, 2012, 01:27:34 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 12:16:58 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2012, 05:10:33 PM

I wouldn't do it either way. Lots of math involved and most of the math is useless because you probably won't need Calc 3 in most cases for your job

Patrick summed it up pretty well. Plus I can tolerate math a lot more than writing/reading. :yes:

Lucky!! I'm the opposite :(

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Post by: jtmal0723 on May 20, 2012, 03:13:37 AM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on May 19, 2012, 12:36:13 PM

Linkin Park ([url]http://www.weather.com/news/linkinpark-using-meteorology-20120517[/url]) to Employ Weather Forecasters on Tour

Maybe we now know why their music was used on TWC?  :bleh:

Also Xfinity in Boston (Suburbs) and Fall River will go All Digital June 19th

After June 19th 2012, equipment may be required to receive ALL channels including Limited Basic channels most of which are located between 2-22, 58 and 95.

Shortly there after (a few months or so) you will see a slew of new High Definition channels.

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Post by: Eric on May 20, 2012, 09:25:07 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 12:16:58 AM

Plus I can tolerate math a lot more than writing/reading. :yes:

It's amazing how completely opposite people can be, isn't it?  I love reading and writing, yet the mere thought of math sends me into convulsions.

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Post by: Zach on May 20, 2012, 10:07:07 AM

Math ftw, yo. :P

But yeah, I seem to favor mathematics and science more than reading and writing.. English has always been a weak area for me.

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Post by: Eric on May 20, 2012, 10:18:36 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2012, 10:07:07 AM

English has always been a weak area for me,

Just imagine how you'd do reading classical Chinese literature without translation, then. :bleh:

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Post by: Zach on May 20, 2012, 10:28:38 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 20, 2012, 10:18:36 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2012, 10:07:07 AM

English has always been a weak area for me,

Just imagine how you'd do reading classical Chinese literature without translation, then. :bleh:

Well, I can tell you this: my school district no longer teaches spelling and grammar to its students :wacko: instead, they use the CollegeBoard's SpringBoard (http://springboardprogram.collegeboard.org/) program in English classes instead of the traditional grammar and literature that should be taught  :ermm:

That curriculum has been in place since my 8th grade year in school and since stepping into 9th grade (because of it), never once have I been taught a new grammar lesson or reiterated on one I've learned in the past :itsok:

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Post by: toxictwister00 on May 20, 2012, 10:42:39 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 20, 2012, 09:25:07 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 12:16:58 AM

Plus I can tolerate math a lot more than writing/reading. :yes:

It's amazing how completely opposite people can be, isn't it?  I love reading and writing, yet the mere thought of math sends me into convulsions.

You and me are more alike. I love to write, I used to love math and science, high school was enough to help me grow a hatred for it. :P

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Post by: Eric on May 20, 2012, 10:48:07 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2012, 10:28:38 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 20, 2012, 10:18:36 AM

Quote from: Zach on May 20, 2012, 10:07:07 AM

English has always been a weak area for me,

Just imagine how you'd do reading classical Chinese literature without translation, then. :bleh:

Well, I can tell you this: my school district no longer teaches spelling and grammar to its students :wacko: instead, they use the CollegeBoard's SpringBoard ([url]http://springboardprogram.collegeboard.org/[/url]) program in English classes instead of the traditional grammar and literature that should be taught  :ermm:

That curriculum has been in place since my 8th grade year in school and since stepping into 9th grade (because of it), never once have I been taught a new grammar lesson or reiterated on one I've learned in the past :itsok:

That's not only terribly sad, but further proof of why America's schools always rank last when compared to those of other nations.

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Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on May 20, 2012, 10:48:24 AM

Quote from: Weatherlover on May 20, 2012, 10:42:39 AM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on May 20, 2012, 09:25:07 AM

Quote from: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 12:16:58 AM

Plus I can tolerate math a lot more than writing/reading. :yes:

It's amazing how completely opposite people can be, isn't it?  I love reading and writing, yet the mere thought of math sends me into convulsions.

You and me are more alike. I love to write, I used to love math and science, high school was enough to help me grow a hatred for it. :P

Same here. I used to love math and science in elementary school, but that changed in high school. Now I like English a lot more, but my undisputed favorite class is still Chinese. :)

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2012, 12:04:44 PM

I agree with all of you guys lol. Is it possible to like science but hate math? :unsure:

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Post by: Zach on May 20, 2012, 12:07:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2012, 12:04:44 PM

I agree with all of you guys lol. Is it possible to like science but hate math? :unsure:

At an elementary level, maybe.. Because math is a main driver in how science works and how science data is collected. :yes:

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Post by: phw115wvwx on May 20, 2012, 01:53:53 PM

Teachers play a huge role in determining your interests.  I enjoyed good English teachers and learned new material throughout my high school years, so I'm able to write pretty well.  Unfortunately, my Literature classes featured extremely vague test questions and boring stories to the point that I almost lost all interest in reading.  You can tell that I had passionate Math and Science teachers, because they further fueled my interests in becoming a scientist and making Meteorology my career. B)

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Post by: xoddf2 on May 20, 2012, 02:11:07 PM

I am not that good at maths either, which I believe to be a Bad Thing™, as it is important to my main interest.

I am much better at English spelling and grammar, to the point that I type correctly even in IRC and instant messaging. I am a terrible writer, though, as I am shy and inarticulate. I also often have trouble explaining things.

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Post by: WeatherWitness on May 20, 2012, 04:00:26 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2012, 12:04:44 PM

I agree with all of you guys lol. Is it possible to like science but hate math? :unsure:

Is it possible to like math but hate science? :P  Because I somehow feel opposite.  Despite the fact I'm majoring in Meteorology, I am more comfortable in Calculus than Physics.  But (I know we can't let this account for everything), teachers/professors really play a big role.  I somehow have a curse on me to never have a good Physics teacher in my lifetime; thus, whereas I aced Chemistry in the fall semester, I got a B in Physics this semester and throughout the AP courses I took in high school.

I also love to write and consider myself a very good writer, but cannot understand reading comprehension to save my life. :ermm:

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2012, 06:01:32 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 20, 2012, 04:00:26 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2012, 12:04:44 PM

I agree with all of you guys lol. Is it possible to like science but hate math? :unsure:

I also love to write and consider myself a very good writer, but cannot understand reading comprehension to save my life. :ermm:

Me too lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 06:05:12 PM

Reading comprehension is my all time weakness. Audio or visual, I can never sit myself down and read a passage and expect to remember anything when I answer questions about it. :no: Must be my ADHD-ness or something :P

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Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2012, 08:39:25 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 20, 2012, 06:05:12 PM

Reading comprehension is my all time weakness. Audio or visual, I can never sit myself down and read a passage and expect to remember anything when I answer questions about it. :no: Must be my ADHD-ness or something :P

I have poor memory at times. It's hard for me to explain things in the form comprehension. When writing an essay, it's not a problem but during standardized testing it is. All the SAT and ACT reading questions seemed French to me. Fortunately, most of us in college don't have to worry about it anymore. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on May 21, 2012, 11:06:46 AM

I did not enjoy math until Calculus I.  I was HORRIBLE at algebra, which made me nervous for Calculus.  My trigonometry skills were okay, but became great when integrating it with Calculus.

For those wanting to go into meteorology and are not going for it or thinking about not going it because of the math, GO FOR IT!  Just take each class step by step and you'll do great!  B)

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Post by: TWCCraig on May 21, 2012, 02:50:30 PM

Quote from: wxmediafan on May 21, 2012, 11:06:46 AM

I did not enjoy math until Calculus I.  I was HORRIBLE at algebra, which made me nervous for Calculus.  My trigonometry skills were okay, but became great when integrating it with Calculus.

For those wanting to go into meteorology and are not going for it or thinking about not going it because of the math, GO FOR IT!  Just take each class step by step and you'll do great!  B)

I guess that would be great advice for me since I also want to become a meteorologist when I'm older . I'm currently taking Algebra 2/Trigonometry. I'm pretty good at it. My average should be around in the upper 80's. Hopefully the same thing that happened to you happens to me when I go to take Calculus. I've worried at little bit sometimes when I struggle in math because then I believe that it's too challenging for me for what I want to become when I'm older. I'm trying to pay attention more in math and it has been working out.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on May 21, 2012, 04:13:36 PM

I agree with what Patrick has stated above. A teacher really can make you like or hate a subject. I've done average and didn't really care for Math until this year. My current teacher, everyone harasses and doesn't respect, but I do. The reason? This teacher has made me love math and want to go to that class each day. I've never been this way, ever.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2012, 04:47:28 PM

My advice to aspiring Meteorology majors here:  Math only seems too overwhelming if you let it.  Once you take all your Calculus courses, you will be stunned at how much it can be used to explain the weather.  It will all make sense once you apply it with Physics to understand the atmosphere.  Until you get to that point in your studies when everything finally clicks in your head, you will just have to work hard and trust me here with this point.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Robert on May 21, 2012, 07:53:04 PM

Math use to be very difficult for me. Once letters came into the picture, it went down hill for me. But after a couple years of struggling, it finally hit me and now I'm addicted to it lol. I love calculus, algebra, and geometry and how they work  :D lol  :P Trig was pretty interesting as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 23, 2012, 12:45:52 AM

Stupid Story of the Week

We had some strong thunderstorms tonight rolling through Grand Forks, and about 15 miles before they moved into town, our entire floor decided to go out and play rugby. That's when we had multiple reports of CG lightning strikes around town flooding into the NWS office just down the road. It got so bad the University Police were called to attempt to bring everyone off the rugby fields and back indoors. So far no one has returned.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on May 23, 2012, 07:26:10 PM

Quote from: plane852 on May 23, 2012, 12:45:52 AM

Stupid Story of the Week

We had some strong thunderstorms tonight rolling through Grand Forks, and about 15 miles before they moved into town, our entire floor decided to go out and play rugby. That's when we had multiple reports of CG lightning strikes around town flooding into the NWS office just down the road. It got so bad the University Police were called to attempt to bring everyone off the rugby fields and back indoors. So far no one has returned.

I smell a win here

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on May 25, 2012, 12:10:13 AM

On Xfinity, I've noticed that the SD and HD feeds of some of the channels I watch are not in sync. The HD feed would be ahead of the SD feed, like on Univisión, or it would be the other way around, like on TWC. I'm curious as to why this happens. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 25, 2012, 12:22:31 AM

Guess who found his missing passport 6 months after he paid the Department of State to get a new one. Congrats, guys. My fee has now become a generous contribution. Spend it wisely.  :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 25, 2012, 01:02:11 AM

Quote from: Pavel95 on May 25, 2012, 12:10:13 AM

On Xfinity, I've noticed that the SD and HD feeds of some of the channels I watch are not in sync. The HD feed would be ahead of the SD feed, like on Univisión, or it would be the other way around, like on TWC. I'm curious as to why this happens. :thinking:

I'm pretty sure this happens on all cable/satellite providers.  For me, any HD channel always seems to lag a few seconds behind any SD channel.  I am not sure why, although there may be some discussion about it in the WUWA thread? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on May 25, 2012, 08:13:34 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 25, 2012, 01:02:11 AM

Quote from: Pavel95 on May 25, 2012, 12:10:13 AM

On Xfinity, I've noticed that the SD and HD feeds of some of the channels I watch are not in sync. The HD feed would be ahead of the SD feed, like on Univisión, or it would be the other way around, like on TWC. I'm curious as to why this happens. :thinking:

I'm pretty sure this happens on all cable/satellite providers.  For me, any HD channel always seems to lag a few seconds behind any SD channel.  I am not sure why, although there may be some discussion about it in the WUWA thread? :thinking:

HD is much larger than SD, sometimes 2-4 times that size, so it takes a bit longer to transmit to your television.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on May 25, 2012, 10:54:33 AM

Quote from: Donovan on May 25, 2012, 08:13:34 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 25, 2012, 01:02:11 AM

Quote from: Pavel95 on May 25, 2012, 12:10:13 AM

On Xfinity, I've noticed that the SD and HD feeds of some of the channels I watch are not in sync. The HD feed would be ahead of the SD feed, like on Univisión, or it would be the other way around, like on TWC. I'm curious as to why this happens. :thinking:

I'm pretty sure this happens on all cable/satellite providers.  For me, any HD channel always seems to lag a few seconds behind any SD channel.  I am not sure why, although there may be some discussion about it in the WUWA thread? :thinking:

HD is much larger than SD, sometimes 2-4 times that size, so it takes a bit longer to transmit to your television.

Thanks, but that doesn't quite explain why the HD feed would be ahead on different channels. I guess that's a mystery.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 25, 2012, 11:14:05 AM

My HD feed is about 2 seconds behind the SD feed. It's because of the larger size, just as Donovan explained. It just takes a little bit longer to get to the cable box.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2012, 11:55:37 AM

Quote from: plane852 on May 25, 2012, 12:22:31 AM

Guess who found his missing passport 6 months after he paid the Department of State to get a new one. Congrats, guys. My fee has now become a generous contribution. Spend it wisely.  :wacko:

You really need to keep your passport in a safe place.  That item belongs in a personal safe within your home or in a safety deposit box within a bank.  You should be getting a new one good for 10 years though, so make sure to shred the old one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on May 25, 2012, 01:38:49 PM

Quote from: plane852 on May 25, 2012, 12:22:31 AM

Guess who found his missing passport 6 months after he paid the Department of State to get a new one. Congrats, guys. My fee has now become a generous contribution. Spend it wisely.  :wacko:

Haha well at least you didn't misplace it overseas. Mine fell out of my bag on a plane I had a few days ago and I had to get it redirected back to Scotland. Its a scary feeling knowing you have no way to return to your own country without going to a US Embassy.

Greetings from Rome folks! I am wrapping up my European vacation over the next few days in Italy before heading back to the US. I just arrived here from Athens. Weather is great :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2012, 11:17:28 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on May 25, 2012, 01:38:49 PM

Greetings from Rome folks! I am wrapping up my European vacation over the next few days in Italy before heading back to the US. I just arrived here from Athens. Weather is great :)

You're really lucky to have two trips to Europe already under your belt, Martin.  I've only been over the Gulf Stream in a boat and Niagara Falls, Canada in terms of my international travels, and I don't know if I will ever be able to travel abroad in my life given my work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on May 26, 2012, 01:05:39 PM

I have never left the US:
(http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedStates/statemap?visited=AZCANMOKTX)
create your own personalized map of the USA (http://www.world66.com/myworld66)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 26, 2012, 01:15:43 PM

Quote from: woddfellow2 on May 26, 2012, 01:05:39 PM

I have never left the US:
([url]http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedStates/statemap?visited=AZCANMOKTX[/url])
create your own personalized map of the USA ([url]http://www.world66.com/myworld66[/url])

More like the southwest us :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 26, 2012, 06:48:46 PM

(http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedStates/statemap?visited=CTDCDEFLGAILMEMDMANHNJNYNCPARISCVTVAWV)

create your own personalized map of the USA (http://www.world66.com/myworld66)
 or check out ourCalifornia travel guide (http://www.world66.com/northamerica/unitedstates/california)

(http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedCanadianStates/countrymap?visited=NBPEQU)

create your own personalized map of Canada (http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedCanadianStates)
 or check out ourVancouver travel guide (http://www.world66.com/northamerica/canada/britishcolumbia/vancouver)

(http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedEurope/countrymap?visited=BLENESFIGGNLPORU)

create your personalized map of europe (http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedEurope)
 or check out our Barcelona travel guide (http://www.world66.com/europe/spain/catalonia/barcelona)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on May 26, 2012, 10:57:28 PM

Never have left the timezone. :P

(http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedStates/statemap?visited=DCFLGAINKYMDNCOHTNVAWV)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on May 26, 2012, 11:15:26 PM

(http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedStates/statemap?visited=ALFLGA)


I know. I'm lame!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on May 27, 2012, 02:16:44 PM

I was in 9 states.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 27, 2012, 10:40:31 PM

Any further conversations about where you've been should be taken over to this thread that Trevor made: 
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-discussion/where-in-the-world-have-you-been/ (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-discussion/where-in-the-world-have-you-been/)

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 30, 2012, 09:19:37 AM

So I tried turning on one of the iMacs in my schools TV production room just now to find it wasn't turning on.. Then I go to the backside of the cart it sits on and notice the surge protector strip is off.. So when I flip the switch to the reset position I hear some sort of static noise.. so I flipped it back off. Then seconds later I smell a foul electrical odor... no smoke was seen but had I have left the power strip on then a fire could've started.. I unplugged the strip from the wall to prevent any further damage. I'm not sure if that fried the machine though. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on May 30, 2012, 12:17:11 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 30, 2012, 09:19:37 AM

So I tried turning on one of the iMacs in my schools TV production room just now to find it wasn't turning on.. Then I go to the backside of the cart it sits on and notice the surge protector strip is off.. So when I flip the switch to the reset position I hear some sort of static noise.. so I flipped it back off. Then seconds later I smell a foul electrical odor... no smoke was seen but had I have left the power strip on then a fire could've started.. I unplugged the strip from the wall to prevent any further damage. I'm not sure if that fried the machine though. :hmm:

Hmmmmm, if it was the strip that fried, I think the machine will be okay, especially if it was turned off. I did something similar once.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2012, 03:33:34 PM

I don't know if this is the right place to post this but here's a compilation of TWC smooth jazz/new age tunes that have been used on TWC over the past few years on the WFMZ 69 Accuweather channel. I already have 7 such compilations already. This is my 8th one. Feel free to watch and enjoy the music. B)
The Weather Channel's Smooth Jazz Music Makes a Comeback (5/12 - 6/1/12) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YHA6OjZrns#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 01, 2012, 06:23:56 PM

Wow - I haven't watched channel 69 in ages.  What kind of programming does it have now?  Is it affiliated with a network?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2012, 06:42:31 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 01, 2012, 06:23:56 PM

Wow - I haven't watched channel 69 in ages.  What kind of programming does it have now?  Is it affiliated with a network?

No, channel 69 is an independent network. Outside of news it's mostly reruns of TV series of multiple genres. They have a digital weather subchannel that is simulcasted on the main channel overnights.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2012, 06:44:26 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 01, 2012, 06:23:56 PM

Wow - I haven't watched channel 69 in ages.  What kind of programming does it have now?  Is it affiliated with a network?

No, it's independently owned. They show the accuweather feed from 1:30-4am on weekdays and 1:30 - 6am on weekends from their own 24/7 Accuweather Channel. They have their own news station and everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

I miss "Action News" on channel 6.  The theme song alone was enough to make me want to tune in!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2012, 10:25:30 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

I miss "Action News" on channel 6.  The theme song alone was enough to make me want to tune in!

Me too. I love the anchors on channel 6 a lot better than on the other stations, especially Rob Jennings, Chris Sowers,  Jim Gardner, and Dann Cuellar.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2012, 11:04:24 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 01, 2012, 10:25:30 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

I miss "Action News" on channel 6.  The theme song alone was enough to make me want to tune in!

Me too. I love the anchors on channel 6 a lot better than on the other stations, especially Rob Jennings, Chris Sowers,  Jim Gardner, and Dann Cuellar.

I watch it every night and whenever I'm at home. They do a good deal in covering the Philadelphia area's news events. Not to mention the weatherwoman, Melissa Magee <3

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 01, 2012, 11:45:48 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 01, 2012, 10:25:30 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

I miss "Action News" on channel 6.  The theme song alone was enough to make me want to tune in!

Me too. I love the anchors on channel 6 a lot better than on the other stations, especially Rob Jennings, Chris Sowers,  Jim Gardner, and Dann Cuellar.

Did they trash the Action News and theme? Last I checked both still existed... Am I missing something? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 02, 2012, 12:05:24 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 01, 2012, 11:45:48 PM

Did they trash the Action News and theme? Last I checked both still existed... Am I missing something? :unsure:

You misunderstood... he "misses" it because he lives in Florida now. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 02, 2012, 06:15:42 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 01, 2012, 11:45:48 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 01, 2012, 10:25:30 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 01, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

I miss "Action News" on channel 6.  The theme song alone was enough to make me want to tune in!

Me too. I love the anchors on channel 6 a lot better than on the other stations, especially Rob Jennings, Chris Sowers,  Jim Gardner, and Dann Cuellar.

Did they trash the Action News and theme? Last I checked both still existed... Am I missing something? :unsure:

No, it's still there.  I just haven't had the opportunity to watch television from Philadelphia since the late 1990s, and southeast Pennsylvania has a lot of nostalgia for me.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 02, 2012, 01:41:20 PM

For some reason, I have never visited Philadelphia while growing up.  I have been in most of the other major cities nearby, so I don't know how I missed Philadelphia.  Maybe someday I'll make up for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2012, 01:48:27 PM

I rarely go to Philadelphia. Despite being there much closer than NYC, I've only really driven past there. Last time I went to Philly probably was in the summer of 2010.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 02, 2012, 09:48:31 PM

The only time I went to Philadelphia was being in their airport, and I remember it being god-awful. That was ten years ago, of course, so maybe things have changed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 02, 2012, 09:58:22 PM

The airport is not that bad, but our public transit system SEPTA is a different story...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 02, 2012, 10:49:28 PM

I finish school in less than a week.. I cannot believe its that time of year again already! :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 02, 2012, 11:19:05 PM

I still have 10 calendar days to go. Finals start on Wednesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 04, 2012, 11:19:04 PM

I'm picking up an FM radio station from Jacksonville very clearly this evening... :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 05, 2012, 05:36:16 PM

The browser wars continue.  Firefox just put out version 13 today, and Chrome recently sent version 19 to the public.  It's getting to the point that we might as well can the version numbers or start over. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on June 05, 2012, 05:40:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 05, 2012, 05:36:16 PM

The browser wars continue.  Firefox just put out version 13 today, and Chrome recently sent version 19 to the public.  It's getting to the point that we might as well can the version numbers or start over. :P

I've went back in Internet Explorer 9. I cannot stand the other browsers anymore. Google Chrome and Firefox won't load any videos for me and all flash refuses to load. Quite frustrating see how they're all supposed to be superior to internet explorer (so some say).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 05, 2012, 05:51:02 PM

Quote from: Donovan on June 05, 2012, 05:40:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 05, 2012, 05:36:16 PM

The browser wars continue.  Firefox just put out version 13 today, and Chrome recently sent version 19 to the public.  It's getting to the point that we might as well can the version numbers or start over. :P

I've went back in Internet Explorer 9. I cannot stand the other browsers anymore. Google Chrome and Firefox won't load any videos for me and all flash refuses to load. Quite frustrating see how they're all supposed to be superior to internet explorer (so some say).

Chrome works very well for me. (for the most part) I only use IE9 as a Plan B backup.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on June 05, 2012, 06:12:45 PM

I still use Firefox, because it appears to be the least bad graphical browser of those I have tried, though I use it with the Pentadactyl (http://5digits.org/pentadactyl/) extension, which makes it behave similar to the text editor Vim. It is also one of the few GUI applications I still use, The GIMP, MPlayer (when playing a video), and feh (image viewer) being some of the others.

I would use a text browser such as ELinks or w3m regularly, but many Web sites are text browser–hostile. >_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 05, 2012, 06:51:13 PM

Netscape Navigator FTW :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 06, 2012, 08:43:27 AM

Speaking of which, I hate how unstable Safari has become since iOS 5. It is crashing all the time. I was expecting the last few updates to fix it, but it's still slow and unstable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 06, 2012, 10:43:34 AM

Since E3 is this week are there any games anyone is looking forward to this holiday season?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Evan2015 on June 06, 2012, 10:51:19 AM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on June 06, 2012, 10:43:34 AM

Since E3 is this week are there any games anyone is looking forward to this holiday season?

I was thinking about Madden NFL 13, but if you have to use Microsoft/XBOX SmartGlass to play it, I'll stick with Madden 12 until they stop pushing roster updates to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 06, 2012, 11:06:39 AM

I alternate between Chrome and Firefox... sometimes one works better than the other... idk  :whistling2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 06, 2012, 01:39:32 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 06, 2012, 11:06:39 AM

I alternate between Chrome and Firefox... sometimes one works better than the other... idk  :whistling2:

And I alternate between Firefox and IE. :P

I'm also old-school and still have IE 8.  I can't stand the new version. :sick:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 06, 2012, 02:06:46 PM

Chrome all the way  :happy:

I remember two years ago when I used to worship and use SeaMonkey* and Firefox.. :blink: oh how times have passed


*Actually, I still use SeaMonkey for Chatzilla IRC
^ :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 06, 2012, 03:30:42 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on June 06, 2012, 10:43:34 AM

Since E3 is this week are there any games anyone is looking forward to this holiday season?

My video game days pretty much ended with the Atari 2600.  Today's games are just far too complicated for me to figure out or keep track of everything.  3D motion makes me nauseous.  :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 06, 2012, 04:30:29 PM

Looks like Youtube likes Moby! Check out Youtube, on the right, they have a "Spotlight" on Moby. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 07, 2012, 11:42:00 PM

I've seen a few people change their usernames lately.  I just want to remind everyone that we have a 3-month rule here, so you cannot change your username more often than every 3 months.  I have added it to the Rules page as I found that previous administrators had not written it there.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 08, 2012, 11:23:49 AM

Ah crap, I just called in for jury duty next month. :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcctornado77 on June 08, 2012, 12:48:06 PM

Ah yes..... Finally getting a clear day in the NW mountains of North Carolina...... :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 08, 2012, 10:52:52 PM

Twcctornado77, I had to tweak your signature as it exceeded the height limits we have in place here due to a complaint.  I simply converted your images to links, so it should be fine now.  Other members here may want to check to ensure their signatures are not too big.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 09, 2012, 11:15:21 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 07, 2012, 11:42:00 PM

I've seen a few people change their usernames lately.  I just want to remind everyone that we have a 3-month rule here, so you cannot change your username more often than every 3 months.  I have added it to the Rules page as I found that previous administrators had not written it there.

You mean change the display name? I didn't know one could change the actual username they registered with.

Does the forum have a prevention feature to not allow one to surpass three name changes or is it just a personal request? I don't plan on doing so, but I like to know the mechanics around here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 09, 2012, 11:22:14 AM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 09, 2012, 11:15:21 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 07, 2012, 11:42:00 PM

I've seen a few people change their usernames lately.  I just want to remind everyone that we have a 3-month rule here, so you cannot change your username more often than every 3 months.  I have added it to the Rules page as I found that previous administrators had not written it there.

You mean change the display name? I didn't know one could change the actual username they registered with.

Does the forum have a prevention feature to not allow one to surpass three name changes or is it just a personal request? I don't plan on doing so, but I like to know the mechanics around here.

Yes he means display name :yes: Its actually one of the original rules here since the forum has started but because no one has changed their names a lot recently it hasnt been to much of a problem, and all Patrick is doing is just reminding members that the rule is still in effect :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 09, 2012, 12:18:19 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on June 09, 2012, 11:15:21 AM

You mean change the display name? I didn't know one could change the actual username they registered with.

Does the forum have a prevention feature to not allow one to surpass three name changes or is it just a personal request? I don't plan on doing so, but I like to know the mechanics around here.

Anyone can change his or her display name at any time.  The limit is not the number of changes allowed but rather the time between changes.  After changing your name, you must wait at least three months before doing it again.  Warnings will be issued to violators as it causes huge problems for everyone when members constantly change their names.  Administrators and moderators are able to track these name changes to determine if this rule has been violated.  Hope that helps, Christina!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 09, 2012, 12:43:26 PM

With that being said, and now knowing that we could change our display names; I've decided to change my display name to a more common name. Simply - TWCCraig  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 10, 2012, 12:03:38 AM

Within the last two years, soft drinks like sodas and sugary teas have had those "X calories per serving" badge on the bottom of the label. But I've noticed in the last month or so, almost every non-alcoholic drink has these now, including water, unsweetened black tea, and even milk and other drinks high in nutrition. :blink: I understand why sodas have these, but water and milk? There's nothing in these drinks that sodas have, like high sugar and carbs content, etc. So why put the calorie badges on them? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 11, 2012, 11:19:51 PM

Sorry for my absence folks. When I arrived back from Europe my grandmother became critically ill. She passed away yesterday and I have been getting her estate in order. She lived to be 98 which is amazing but I wish her last few days had not been as painful and unpleasant as they were. While her body was quite active she was unconscious for much of the time so I hope the discomfort was minimal. This makes me the last remaining Cornick which is a bit of a bummer to think about. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 11, 2012, 11:59:14 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on June 11, 2012, 11:19:51 PM

Sorry for my absence folks. When I arrived back from Europe my grandmother became critically ill. She passed away yesterday and I have been getting her estate in order. She lived to be 98 which is amazing but I wish her last few days had not been as painful and unpleasant as they were. While her body was quite active she was unconscious for much of the time so I hope the discomfort was minimal. This makes me the last remaining Cornick which is a bit of a bummer to think about. :(

So sorry to hear about that Martin. Best of luck to you  :salute:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 12, 2012, 12:33:28 AM

Oh dang Martin, sorry to hear about that :( My condolences to you and your family

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2012, 02:55:56 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, Martin.  I sure hope things get better for you and your family as the last several years have been really rough for you. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 12, 2012, 09:43:48 AM

So sorry to hear about your loss, Martin.  But, wow, 98!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 12, 2012, 09:47:17 AM

Condolences to you, Martin. It looks like she had a long and fulfilling life, living to be 98. Not a whole of people live to that age.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 12, 2012, 10:49:22 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Martin. :( My condolences. Living to be 98 is quite a feat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 12, 2012, 12:55:40 PM

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, Martin, but as has been mentioned, living to 98 is pretty incredible!  Best wishes to you and your family as you cope with these difficult times. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 12, 2012, 04:03:40 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Living to 98 is a pretty long life! I hope better things come to you and your family.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 12, 2012, 04:22:39 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on June 11, 2012, 11:19:51 PM

Sorry for my absence folks. When I arrived back from Europe my grandmother became critically ill. She passed away yesterday and I have been getting her estate in order. She lived to be 98 which is amazing but I wish her last few days had not been as painful and unpleasant as they were. While her body was quite active she was unconscious for much of the time so I hope the discomfort was minimal. This makes me the last remaining Cornick which is a bit of a bummer to think about. :(

Martin, very sorry to hear about your loss. Very lucky she made it to 98 years, no one in my immediate family has been able to make it that far yet at least since I was born. Best of luck to you as I know things have been a roller coaster ride for you all the last few years. Also glad to hear you had a great time in your European tour, I enjoyed those scenic pictures you posted on Facebook :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 12, 2012, 05:58:32 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss Martin :( I remember how hard it was for my grandma, me and my family when my granddad died. He had gotten more ill weeks before he died. My thoughts, prayers and a hug are with you. :yes:(http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr258/rareplan/hug.gif)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2012, 08:31:23 PM

I'm sorry for your loss Martin :( I lost my grandmother when she was 98 2 years ago and it was tough for the  last few weeks following her death. At least we can cherish the good moments in her life 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 13, 2012, 12:02:05 PM

Sad to hear that, Martin :( My grandmother is currently battling breast cancer right now. She goes into surgery tomorrow I believe. So I can feel your pain (to some extent. As heart breaking as cancer is, I can't imagine how it would feel to have someone pass on). I wish you the best, Martin! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 13, 2012, 12:38:19 PM

It's about time NOAA will set this up.
http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/wireless_emergency_alerts.html (http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/wireless_emergency_alerts.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 13, 2012, 01:04:42 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 13, 2012, 12:38:19 PM

It's about time NOAA will set this up.
[url]http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/wireless_emergency_alerts.html[/url] ([url]http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/wireless_emergency_alerts.html[/url])

Craig, just as a courtesy, I modified your post to fix the link you provided; it wasn't working for me earlier, but I think I fixed it now.  Thanks for providing this. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 07:24:36 AM

Folks, this is just a reminder that if you're posting a lot in the game room that you need to also post elsewhere in the forum as well.  The limit rule is still there, and a couple of you got close to it last night.  What in the world happened to have the "Which Would You Prefer?" game suddenly get 34 posts in 3 1/2 hours? :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 15, 2012, 08:33:05 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 07:24:36 AM

Folks, this is just a reminder that if you're posting a lot in the game room that you need to also post elsewhere in the forum as well.  The limit rule is still there, and a couple of you got close to it last night.  What in the world happened to have the "Which Would You Prefer?" game suddenly get 34 posts in 3 1/2 hours? :wacko:

I'm glad i don't post in the game room  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 15, 2012, 09:21:23 AM

I'm glad I didn't post in there last night either.

I've been working on my weather station lately. The current place where it is right now is the best spot where it could be. Unfortunately, the early morning summer sun shines on my thermo-hydrometer. I would typically see large spikes in temperature and humidity between 6:27 - 7:28AM. So to prevent this, I simply put a piece of cardboard with one side being white, I put the white side towards the sun, and I put the cardboard on the unit. Well, this morning with clear skies, it worked, but temperatures were higher by about 1.5°F, an improvement from before, but still inaccurate. I have the cardboard on the thermo-hydrometer. Maybe if I set the cardboard a few inches off of the unit, there might be less of a spike in temperature.  :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 15, 2012, 10:41:20 AM

I'm glad that school is finally over for me as of Wednesday. :D

Also, unless you've been putting on a blindfold when seeing my posts, you should have noticed my new username. Points for creativity, amirite? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2012, 11:02:31 AM

I don't get it :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 15, 2012, 11:04:55 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 07:24:36 AM

Folks, this is just a reminder that if you're posting a lot in the game room that you need to also post elsewhere in the forum as well.  The limit rule is still there, and a couple of you got close to it last night.  What in the world happened to have the "Which Would You Prefer?" game suddenly get 34 posts in 3 1/2 hours? :wacko:

I wasn't aware of a limit rule on posting in the game room. Sorry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 15, 2012, 11:30:39 AM

Quote from: Trevor on June 15, 2012, 11:04:55 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 07:24:36 AM

Folks, this is just a reminder that if you're posting a lot in the game room that you need to also post elsewhere in the forum as well.  The limit rule is still there, and a couple of you got close to it last night.  What in the world happened to have the "Which Would You Prefer?" game suddenly get 34 posts in 3 1/2 hours? :wacko:

I wasn't aware of a limit rule on posting in the game room. Sorry.

Yeah, there is a limit. It just says that users have to participate elsewhere in the forum so that they can continue posting in games.. Patrick, there isn't really a limit on how much we could post in the game room at a time per this post (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/the-game-room/updated-game-room-policy-*read-before-posting*/)... :no:

Quote from: TWCToday on October 01, 2009, 09:49:26 PM

However, you MUST participate elsewhere in the forum to continue to be allowed to post in here. As long as you participate regularly elsewhere on the boards you can post here as much as you wish.

The underlined portion of the above quote says that there really isn't a limit on how much one could post in there. For as long as I can remember, the rule was that you couldn't always post in the Game Room, and you were fine as long as you were active in other parts of the forum. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 15, 2012, 12:05:00 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 07:24:36 AM

Folks, this is just a reminder that if you're posting a lot in the game room that you need to also post elsewhere in the forum as well.  The limit rule is still there, and a couple of you got close to it last night.  What in the world happened to have the "Which Would You Prefer?" game suddenly get 34 posts in 3 1/2 hours? :wacko:

Yeah sorry, wasn't really paying attention there. I made 2-3 posts there, but then I noticed there were 30+ posts there when I came in there an hour later.

Quote from: Zach on June 15, 2012, 11:30:39 AM

The underlined portion of the above quote says that there really isn't a limit on how much one could post in there. For as long as I can remember, the rule was that you couldn't always post in the Game Room, and you were fine as long as you were active in other parts of the forum. :yes:

IIRC, the limit was either 40% or 60% (one of those two) of posts in the game room a day when I was told about posting there too much a few years back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 15, 2012, 01:05:37 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2012, 11:02:31 AM

I don't get it :huh:

Get what?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 15, 2012, 01:18:25 PM

Zach and Mike: I think you all have overlooked the following bolded part in that post that Martin made about the new Game Room rules.  (It's found in the third paragraph.)

Quote

Posting restrictions here are those that govern the entire forum (see the forum rules thread in the news board). However, you MUST participate elsewhere in the forum to continue to be allowed to post in here. As long as you participate regularly elsewhere on the boards you can post here as much as you wish. However, no one will be allowed to lounge in here and not participate elsewhere. Those who are found to be doing so will not be allowed access to the game room and/or may receive a warning from an admin at any time. The warning is non-negotiable and subject to change in severity depending on the case. Game Room posts should not exceed more than 60% of a persons daily posts if a person has greater than 10 posts per day.

I know this is a lot of math and stuff to think about.  Basically, we're just saying that we do not want people joining the forums or coming here just to make posts in the Game Room.  That is not why these forums were created.  If you would like to have fun every once and awhile, by all means do it, but please do not post something in the Game Room every other minute and then post nothing else.

For those of you who are new and may not understand the rule, we had a problem with this a couple of years ago, so this is how we're trying to resolve it.  Hope that helps you guys. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2012, 01:32:51 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 15, 2012, 01:18:25 PM

Zach and Mike: I think you all have overlooked the following bolded part in that post that Martin made about the new Game Room rules.  (It's found in the third paragraph.)

Quote

Posting restrictions here are those that govern the entire forum (see the forum rules thread in the news board). However, you MUST participate elsewhere in the forum to continue to be allowed to post in here. As long as you participate regularly elsewhere on the boards you can post here as much as you wish. However, no one will be allowed to lounge in here and not participate elsewhere. Those who are found to be doing so will not be allowed access to the game room and/or may receive a warning from an admin at any time. The warning is non-negotiable and subject to change in severity depending on the case. Game Room posts should not exceed more than 60% of a persons daily posts if a person has greater than 10 posts per day.

I know this is a lot of math and stuff to think about.  Basically, we're just saying that we do not want people joining the forums or coming here just to make posts in the Game Room.  That is not why these forums were created.  If you would like to have fun every once and awhile, by all means do it, but please do not post something in the Game Room every other minute and then post nothing else.

For those of you who are new and may not understand the rule, we had a problem with this a couple of years ago, so this is how we're trying to resolve it.  Hope that helps you guys. :)

I don't understand why this is such a big deal (especially if it hasn't happened lately). Feel free to critique but I don't think it's right for the members to be warned about every little thing just by posting here. That is just creating an atmosphere where people may be more afraid to post and in turn decrease more activity, particularly at a time when most active members are not tuning into TWC anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 15, 2012, 01:50:26 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 15, 2012, 01:18:25 PM

Zach and Mike: I think you all have overlooked the following bolded part in that post that Martin made about the new Game Room rules.  (It's found in the third paragraph.)

Quote

Posting restrictions here are those that govern the entire forum (see the forum rules thread in the news board). However, you MUST participate elsewhere in the forum to continue to be allowed to post in here. As long as you participate regularly elsewhere on the boards you can post here as much as you wish. However, no one will be allowed to lounge in here and not participate elsewhere. Those who are found to be doing so will not be allowed access to the game room and/or may receive a warning from an admin at any time. The warning is non-negotiable and subject to change in severity depending on the case. Game Room posts should not exceed more than 60% of a persons daily posts if a person has greater than 10 posts per day.

I know this is a lot of math and stuff to think about.  Basically, we're just saying that we do not want people joining the forums or coming here just to make posts in the Game Room.  That is not why these forums were created.  If you would like to have fun every once and awhile, by all means do it, but please do not post something in the Game Room every other minute and then post nothing else.

For those of you who are new and may not understand the rule, we had a problem with this a couple of years ago, so this is how we're trying to resolve it.  Hope that helps you guys. :)

Ah yes, I do see that now.. thanks for clearing it up! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 15, 2012, 02:43:57 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2012, 01:32:51 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 15, 2012, 01:18:25 PM

Zach and Mike: I think you all have overlooked the following bolded part in that post that Martin made about the new Game Room rules.  (It's found in the third paragraph.)

Quote

Posting restrictions here are those that govern the entire forum (see the forum rules thread in the news board). However, you MUST participate elsewhere in the forum to continue to be allowed to post in here. As long as you participate regularly elsewhere on the boards you can post here as much as you wish. However, no one will be allowed to lounge in here and not participate elsewhere. Those who are found to be doing so will not be allowed access to the game room and/or may receive a warning from an admin at any time. The warning is non-negotiable and subject to change in severity depending on the case. Game Room posts should not exceed more than 60% of a persons daily posts if a person has greater than 10 posts per day.

I know this is a lot of math and stuff to think about.  Basically, we're just saying that we do not want people joining the forums or coming here just to make posts in the Game Room.  That is not why these forums were created.  If you would like to have fun every once and awhile, by all means do it, but please do not post something in the Game Room every other minute and then post nothing else.

For those of you who are new and may not understand the rule, we had a problem with this a couple of years ago, so this is how we're trying to resolve it.  Hope that helps you guys. :)

I don't understand why this is such a big deal (especially if it hasn't happened lately). Feel free to critique but I don't think it's right for the members to be warned about every little thing just by posting here. That is just creating an atmosphere where people may be more afraid to post and in turn decrease more activity, particularly at a time when most active members are not tuning into TWC anymore.

As long as one reads and understands the rules here on this forum, then I don't see how one could be afraid to post here. This was simply a friendly reminder about a rule that hasn't been a problem for a few years, a time span many members haven't been here for. I personally don't see that post as a warning at all.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 04:36:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2012, 01:32:51 PM

I don't understand why this is such a big deal (especially if it hasn't happened lately). Feel free to critique but I don't think it's right for the members to be warned about every little thing just by posting here. That is just creating an atmosphere where people may be more afraid to post and in turn decrease more activity, particularly at a time when most active members are not tuning into TWC anymore.

For the record, I have no issue with you all posting in the game room, but I just want it under control to prevent a complete meltdown that I had seen during previous summers.  You all should be lucky it's still there as there was a time some people wanted it gone completely.  Thus, it's just a friendly reminder and nothing more.  I'm just trying to prevent worse things from happening as I've already had a ton of workload on this forum lately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 15, 2012, 09:03:17 PM

Out of curiosity, anybody watching that guy walk across a tightrope over Niagara Falls tonight?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 15, 2012, 09:05:02 PM

I heard about it, but I'm not going to watch most likely.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 15, 2012, 09:19:32 PM

All I can say is  :blink:. That would scare the living  :censored: out of me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 15, 2012, 09:33:19 PM

Quote from: plane852 on June 15, 2012, 09:19:32 PM

All I can say is  :blink:. That would scare the living  :censored: out of me.

Well from what I heard he is the 7th generation of daredevils in his family so he's definitely fearless. All I can say is Good Luck, he's gonna need it. He can't really afford to make one mistake.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on June 15, 2012, 09:37:34 PM

So... $35 and 12 hours later...
Full 8 Second Opener (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LwxzgBiwzo#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 15, 2012, 09:49:14 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on June 15, 2012, 09:33:19 PM

Quote from: plane852 on June 15, 2012, 09:19:32 PM

All I can say is  :blink:. That would scare the living  :censored: out of me.

Well from what I heard he is the 7th generation of daredevils in his family so he's definitely fearless. All I can say is Good Luck, he's gonna need it. He can't really afford to make one mistake.  :no:

He better be careful, his great-grandfather was killed after doing something similar in 1978.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2012, 10:17:07 PM

Im watching it too! Scary stuff!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 15, 2012, 10:28:18 PM

He's doing great so far.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 15, 2012, 10:36:34 PM

I think he just crossed into Canada :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 15, 2012, 10:44:25 PM

He did it!  :dance: It was very intense to watch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 15, 2012, 11:26:51 PM

Hi guys!  :wave:

Gosh, it has been quite a few months since I've last been active here. I have been busy, mostly finishing up school and whatnot, but now that I have a little more free time, I decided to stop by here and see how everybody's doing. B) I see a few new faces here (or maybe just new usernames I don't recognize), but several of you I remember of course.

I'll try to be more active here through this summer. I never realized how long I have been inactive, but I guess these days time has a way of just passing you by. I've certainly missed you guys! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 15, 2012, 11:28:51 PM

Hi Stephen, great to hear from you! :wave: I don't know you because I'm a new user :P nah, jk

Welcome back! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 15, 2012, 11:33:59 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 15, 2012, 11:26:51 PM

Hi guys!  :wave:

Gosh, it has been quite a few months since I've last been active here. I have been busy, mostly finishing up school and whatnot, but now that I have a little more free time, I decided to stop by here and see how everybody's doing. B) I see a few new faces here (or maybe just new usernames I don't recognize), but several of you I remember of course.

I'll try to be more active here through this summer. I never realized how long I have been inactive, but I guess these days time has a way of just passing you by. I've certainly missed you guys! :)

Welcome back, Stephen!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 15, 2012, 11:42:56 PM

Welcome back, Stephen! It didn't seem like you were gone for a long time. As for me, I'm in that new username camp.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 11:49:32 PM

It's great to see you back again, Stephen. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 15, 2012, 11:56:21 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 15, 2012, 11:26:51 PM

Hi guys!  :wave:

Gosh, it has been quite a few months since I've last been active here. I have been busy, mostly finishing up school and whatnot, but now that I have a little more free time, I decided to stop by here and see how everybody's doing. B) I see a few new faces here (or maybe just new usernames I don't recognize), but several of you I remember of course.

I'll try to be more active here through this summer. I never realized how long I have been inactive, but I guess these days time has a way of just passing you by. I've certainly missed you guys! :)

Hey Stephen! Great to hear from you B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 16, 2012, 12:16:44 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 15, 2012, 11:26:51 PM

Hi guys!  :wave:

Gosh, it has been quite a few months since I've last been active here. I have been busy, mostly finishing up school and whatnot, but now that I have a little more free time, I decided to stop by here and see how everybody's doing. B) I see a few new faces here (or maybe just new usernames I don't recognize), but several of you I remember of course.

I'll try to be more active here through this summer. I never realized how long I have been inactive, but I guess these days time has a way of just passing you by. I've certainly missed you guys! :)

Hi Stephen, it's good to see you again!  Thanks for stopping by. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2012, 10:53:22 AM

I wish I could go to the Phish concert today (roads are gridlocked) but I'm not sure if a $75 ticket is in my budget :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 16, 2012, 09:29:28 PM

Quote from: Stephen on June 15, 2012, 11:26:51 PM

Hi guys!  :wave:

Gosh, it has been quite a few months since I've last been active here. I have been busy, mostly finishing up school and whatnot, but now that I have a little more free time, I decided to stop by here and see how everybody's doing. B) I see a few new faces here (or maybe just new usernames I don't recognize), but several of you I remember of course.

I'll try to be more active here through this summer. I never realized how long I have been inactive, but I guess these days time has a way of just passing you by. I've certainly missed you guys! :)

Quoting what he said because that's what I was going to say.  (....what?)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 16, 2012, 10:21:38 PM

I just checked the lineup and Pat Metheny's Unity Band (http://www.newportjazzfest.net/index.php?HD=1) is going to be at the Newport, RI Jazz fest August 3rd - 5th

i'm going to go hopefully all 3 days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 16, 2012, 11:02:15 PM

There was a Jazz fest concert here a couple of weekends ago, but I didn't know about it until the day of. I don't even know who was performing. If I had of known ahead of time and what musicians were performing I probably would have gone. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 01:14:24 PM

As some of you or may not know, debris from the Japan tsunami is starting to wash up all around the Pacific coastline. Here is a photo I took of a pile of debris that I found while walking from my new house to the beach. I'm guessing someone else found this debris on the beach and then moved it up inland and made this pile next to intersecting trails. Pretty interesting stuff here IMO...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2012, 02:23:56 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 01:14:24 PM

As some of you or may not know, debris from the Japan tsunami is starting to wash up all around the Pacific coastline. Here is a photo I took of a pile of debris that I found while walking from my new house to the beach. I'm guessing someone else found this debris on the beach and then moved it up inland and made this pile next to intersecting trails. Pretty interesting stuff here IMO...

on a related note, do u guys have to purchase tsunami insurance? Seems like your area is more Tsunami prone than elsewhere in the Continental US due to it's proximity to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, not to mention Alaska and waves coming from Chile or Japan

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 02:31:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2012, 02:23:56 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 01:14:24 PM

As some of you or may not know, debris from the Japan tsunami is starting to wash up all around the Pacific coastline. Here is a photo I took of a pile of debris that I found while walking from my new house to the beach. I'm guessing someone else found this debris on the beach and then moved it up inland and made this pile next to intersecting trails. Pretty interesting stuff here IMO...

on a related note, do u guys have to purchase tsunami insurance? Seems like your area is more Tsunami prone than elsewhere in the Continental US due to it's proximity to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, not to mention Alaska and waves coming from Chile or Japan

Not exactly. Even though our area is tsunami-prone like you mentioned, the chances of a big tsunami hitting this area is very slim at this point IMO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 17, 2012, 03:26:01 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 02:31:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2012, 02:23:56 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 01:14:24 PM

As some of you or may not know, debris from the Japan tsunami is starting to wash up all around the Pacific coastline. Here is a photo I took of a pile of debris that I found while walking from my new house to the beach. I'm guessing someone else found this debris on the beach and then moved it up inland and made this pile next to intersecting trails. Pretty interesting stuff here IMO...

on a related note, do u guys have to purchase tsunami insurance? Seems like your area is more Tsunami prone than elsewhere in the Continental US due to it's proximity to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, not to mention Alaska and waves coming from Chile or Japan

Not exactly. Even though our area is tsunami-prone like you mentioned, the chances of a big tsunami hitting this area is very slim at this point IMO.

Hmm... I still wouldn't doubt the chance of a tsunami. The people in Japan didn't think it would happen to them, look where they are now. The west coast is over-due for a large earthquake or tsunami though. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2012, 03:32:59 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 17, 2012, 03:26:01 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 02:31:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 17, 2012, 02:23:56 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 17, 2012, 01:14:24 PM

As some of you or may not know, debris from the Japan tsunami is starting to wash up all around the Pacific coastline. Here is a photo I took of a pile of debris that I found while walking from my new house to the beach. I'm guessing someone else found this debris on the beach and then moved it up inland and made this pile next to intersecting trails. Pretty interesting stuff here IMO...

on a related note, do u guys have to purchase tsunami insurance? Seems like your area is more Tsunami prone than elsewhere in the Continental US due to it's proximity to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, not to mention Alaska and waves coming from Chile or Japan

Not exactly. Even though our area is tsunami-prone like you mentioned, the chances of a big tsunami hitting this area is very slim at this point IMO.

Hmm... I still wouldn't doubt the chance of a tsunami. The people in Japan didn't think it would happen to them, look where they are now. The west coast is over-due for a large earthquake or tsunami though. :thinking:

Indeed. I was in California in 2005 and if you've been to Crescent City near the OR border, you will definitely see Tsunami Evacuation route signs around town. That city was hit by a big tsunami from the magnitude 9.2 1964 Alaska Quake.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on June 17, 2012, 06:12:28 PM

Sad news today that Rodney King passed away at 47. The "can't we all just get along" quote has been a pop culture fixture and parody over the last 20 years, but a lot of people don't realize what a powerful and thoughtul question that was.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 17, 2012, 09:15:53 PM

Thanks everyone for your condolences and well wishes. They are most appreciated and helped a lot!! :) I was out of town for the past couple days wrapping up some affairs but I hope to have a nice relaxing rest of the summer. Bring on the heat :P

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2012, 02:55:56 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, Martin.  I sure hope things get better for you and your family as the last several years have been really rough for you. :(

Thanks Patrick! I'm sure things will quiet down a little :)

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 12, 2012, 08:31:23 PM

I'm sorry for your loss Martin :( I lost my grandmother when she was 98 2 years ago and it was tough for the  last few weeks following her death. At least we can cherish the good moments in her life 

I'm so sorry to hear that. I agree completely :yes:

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 13, 2012, 12:02:05 PM

Sad to hear that, Martin :( My grandmother is currently battling breast cancer right now. She goes into surgery tomorrow I believe. So I can feel your pain (to some extent. As heart breaking as cancer is, I can't imagine how it would feel to have someone pass on). I wish you the best, Martin! :thumbsup:

Wow I hope she is recovering well. Fighting a battle like that is no small feat. Good luck to her and your family!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 17, 2012, 09:21:26 PM

Quote from: Charismatic Applesauce on June 15, 2012, 10:41:20 AM

I'm glad that school is finally over for me as of Wednesday. :D

Also, unless you've been putting on a blindfold when seeing my posts, you should have noticed my new username. Points for creativity, amirite? :P

Nice username :P I hope you enjoy your summer break :) Any cool plans?

Quote from: Trevor on June 15, 2012, 11:04:55 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2012, 07:24:36 AM

Folks, this is just a reminder that if you're posting a lot in the game room that you need to also post elsewhere in the forum as well.  The limit rule is still there, and a couple of you got close to it last night.  What in the world happened to have the "Which Would You Prefer?" game suddenly get 34 posts in 3 1/2 hours? :wacko:

I wasn't aware of a limit rule on posting in the game room. Sorry.

No worries. The rule was put in place when several users excessively commented only in the game forum. It took away from the other parts of the forum. If you go over once in a while its no big deal :) Just keep it in mind

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on June 15, 2012, 09:03:17 PM

Out of curiosity, anybody watching that guy walk across a tightrope over Niagara Falls tonight?

That was crazy!!

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 16, 2012, 10:53:22 AM

I wish I could go to the Phish concert today (roads are gridlocked) but I'm not sure if a $75 ticket is in my budget :unsure:

I'm always amazed at the price of concerts! I suppose its an awesome experience but the price is hard to justify sometimes!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2012, 09:43:24 AM

Just three more days until the summer solstice, and the halfway point of the Front Porch for 2012! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 18, 2012, 01:04:23 PM

Thank god. I'm starting to get sick of the sun not setting until 9:30/9:40 PM up here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 18, 2012, 01:36:01 PM

It happens every year, but every time the sun sets after 9pm, it always feels earlier than it actually is. Just like last night , I looked at the clock and noticed it said it was 9:03pm, but when I looked outside it looks like it's only 5:30 or 6 o clock. :blink: :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 18, 2012, 02:33:52 PM

Quote from: plane852 on June 18, 2012, 01:04:23 PM

Thank god. I'm starting to get sick of the sun not setting until 9:30/9:40 PM up here.

I'm the opposite.  I love the longer days of daylight, (maybe since I haven't been thrown off by light and time yet, IDK). :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 18, 2012, 02:43:56 PM

I agree. I would take longer days over shorter days. I hate when the sun sets at 4:22PM in the winter, it feels like the day is over at that point. But the sun doesn't set that late here during the summer. It only sets at 8:26PM and Nautical twilight lasts until 9:43PM, so the time the sun sets doesn't bother me. I'd love to have the sun set later like how you guys have it, heck, I would even like 24 hours of sunlight. I even enjoy how early the sun rises here, about 5:20AM. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM

Hey, does anyone know of a good, online Youtube downloader I could use? Mediaconverter and a few other sites no longer work with YT. I'm trying to save a few clips on my account that I no longer have on my computer so any help would be appreciated. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 18, 2012, 04:40:18 PM

Jack Osbourne announced exclusively to People magazine that he has multiple sclerosis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 18, 2012, 04:47:39 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM

Hey, does anyone know of a good, online Youtube downloader I could use? Mediaconverter and a few other sites no longer work with YT. I'm trying to save a few clips on my account that I no longer have on my computer so any help would be appreciated. :)

If you go to "My Videos", find the video that you want to download. Click the drop-down arrow next to "Edit", and click "Download MP4".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 18, 2012, 05:06:34 PM

Quote from: Trevor on June 18, 2012, 04:47:39 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM

Hey, does anyone know of a good, online Youtube downloader I could use? Mediaconverter and a few other sites no longer work with YT. I'm trying to save a few clips on my account that I no longer have on my computer so any help would be appreciated. :)

If you go to "My Videos", find the video that you want to download. Click the drop-down arrow next to "Edit", and click "Download MP4".

The catch to that however is if the video is tagged with a copyright notice you can't download the mp4. :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 05:09:39 PM

Yeah he's right and I need them to be in wmv.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 18, 2012, 05:16:06 PM

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Sorry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 18, 2012, 05:20:59 PM

I don't mean to sound condescending, but to prevent the factor that I never lose videos, I always create 2-3 backups of them on a periodic basis to ensure if I ever close my account and reopen it or I delete a video by accident, I can always re-upload it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on June 18, 2012, 06:07:07 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM

Hey, does anyone know of a good, online Youtube downloader I could use? Mediaconverter and a few other sites no longer work with YT. I'm trying to save a few clips on my account that I no longer have on my computer so any help would be appreciated. :)

I prefer youtube-dl (http://rg3.github.com/youtube-dl/).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 18, 2012, 06:19:25 PM

Savevid.com is also a good site. :thumbsup:

Anyway, got a sunburn today. Happy now that I got color, not happy of the pain.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 18, 2012, 06:21:37 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 18, 2012, 06:19:25 PM

Savevid.com is also a good site. :thumbsup:

Anyway, got a sunburn today. Happy now that I got color, not happy of the pain.  :hmm:

Sunblock is your friend. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 18, 2012, 08:57:05 PM

Quote from: woddfellow2 on June 18, 2012, 06:07:07 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 04:27:27 PM

Hey, does anyone know of a good, online Youtube downloader I could use? Mediaconverter and a few other sites no longer work with YT. I'm trying to save a few clips on my account that I no longer have on my computer so any help would be appreciated. :)

I prefer youtube-dl ([url]http://rg3.github.com/youtube-dl/[/url]).

DVDVideoSoft makes some excellent free tools. I utilize this on a regular basis, and the videos come out in superb quality and you can download just the mp3 of the video too for some song tracks...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 18, 2012, 11:06:47 PM

Thank you for the help everyone. i will look into using these sources.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 20, 2012, 06:06:30 PM

I really could use a break this weekend.  Tomorrow, I will finish a stretch where I worked 16 shifts in 18 days.  Now, you all wonder why I have been so stressed lately. :hmm:

On a happier note, it is now officially summer as the solstice occurs at 7:09 PM EDT.  Enjoy the longest day and the shortest night of the year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 20, 2012, 06:58:18 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 20, 2012, 06:06:30 PM

On a happier note, it is now officially summer as the solstice occurs at 7:09 PM EDT.  Enjoy the longest day and the shortest night of the year.

It sure does fell like the first day of summer here......

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2012, 05:40:27 PM

Did anyone see the video of a school bus monitor being bullied by a group of middle school kids? Absolutely heartless and cruel to watch.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 21, 2012, 06:48:55 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2012, 05:40:27 PM

Did anyone see the video of a school bus monitor being bullied by a group of middle school kids? Absolutely heartless and cruel to watch.

Link to what he's referring to: http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/172031/37/Rochester-Area-School-Investigating-Making-Bus-Monitor-Cry-Video- (http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/172031/37/Rochester-Area-School-Investigating-Making-Bus-Monitor-Cry-Video-)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 21, 2012, 07:19:57 PM

Saw this on the local news, sad, very, very, sad.  :( Those kids are nothing but a bunch of pathetic a-holes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 21, 2012, 07:54:13 PM

Another reason why I dislike a lot of other people my age, they are so ignorant.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 21, 2012, 07:59:18 PM

I watched this video on TV earlier. I feel so sorry for that lady  :(  Why must kids like that be so cruel and mean? I hope they go to a boot camp or some kind of hardcore detention facility  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 21, 2012, 09:16:00 PM

I could argue this is the real problem in our society and this world.  Nothing else matters if we're unable to get along with each other.  I feel it's the biggest reason I have so much trouble making friends and being lonely so much in my life. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 21, 2012, 09:30:14 PM

I did see that video, I couldn't watch past 1:15 because it was so cruel and disturbing. I feel so sorry for the woman, but a fund has raised over $300,000 to donate to her, originally to fund her a vacation, now it's enough that she could possibly retire.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2012, 09:42:12 PM

Quote from: Trevor on June 21, 2012, 09:30:14 PM

I did see that video, I couldn't watch past 1:15 because it was so cruel and disturbing. I feel so sorry for the woman, but a fund has raised over $300,000 to donate to her, originally to fund her a vacation, now it's enough that she could possibly retire.

She's making almost 400k now from the fundraiser money. Seriously makes me think what parents teach their kids these days.

What really inspires me is how calm and patient she was. If it was me, those kids probably would get the lesson of their lives.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 21, 2012, 10:21:28 PM

It sickens me when I hear stuff like this. I don't understand how people can have the nerve to mistreat people (especially the elderly) like that, . :no:

Kids and teens like those really need to learn how to treat people as they themselves wish to be treated. It's a simple concept, but apparently that's too much for some to grasp. <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 22, 2012, 08:52:01 AM

Quote from: Stephen on June 21, 2012, 10:21:28 PM

It sickens me when I hear stuff like this. I don't understand how people can have the nerve to mistreat people (especially the elderly) like that, . :no:

Kids and teens like those really need to learn how to treat people as they themselves wish to be treated. It's a simple concept, but apparently that's too much for some to grasp. <_<

It's because they don't know better and don't care thanks to the parents who should be teaching them those values from an early age and enforcing real discipline when they don't listen.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 22, 2012, 03:38:45 PM

Nice storm just came through with a rainfall rate of an inch an hour and gusts to 60mph. Branches are down here and there, some of the tall trees in my area are bent now due to the strong winds. The streets are completely flooded as well.

EDIT: After looking around, I noticed that there was lots of large branches and trees down. Lots of traffic lights out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 22, 2012, 05:32:50 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 22, 2012, 03:38:45 PM

Nice storm just came through with a rainfall rate of an inch an hour and gusts to 60mph. Branches are down here and there, some of the tall trees in my area are bent now due to the strong winds. The streets are completely flooded as well.

We got a popup call about 3 hours ago but the sun was still outside shining. :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 22, 2012, 11:55:06 PM

Please excuse the double post but I was finally able to get the videos I wanted to WMV. The only problem is that the files are too big and I wanted to trim them down to 25MB so I can email them back to me as a backup.

However every time I go to WMM and try to save the files, it'll go no more than 10% and I get this message: "Windows Movie Maker cannot save the movie to the specified location. Verify that the original source files used in your movie are still available, that the saving location is still available, and that there is enough free disk space available, and then try again."

The videos play fine on WMM. I have enough free space and the original source files are still there. This is making me mad.  <_< I've done everything and I still get this error message on all 16 of the videos I'm trying to save. They ranged from 8 to 10 minutes in length. Do you guys know what else could be the problem? Could it be WMM having an issue processing with the file? In any case I am planning to install VirtualDub and use that to process my videos. Would you guys recommend it over Movie Maker?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 23, 2012, 12:05:57 AM

Victor, ANYTHING is better than Movie Maker. It gave me enough headaches so I gave up on it like two years ago.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 23, 2012, 12:13:19 AM

Well I never had any major issues with it until now!! 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 23, 2012, 12:17:02 AM

I would recommend using VirtualDub with XviD, but seeing how your Slingbox records in the .asf format, it wouldnt work because none of the Windows media formats are supported by VDub :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 23, 2012, 12:56:36 AM

Awe man what else would u recommend then? I didn't know it didn't work with asf so that's out of the picture now

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 23, 2012, 08:04:34 AM

You could try using any video converter to change the asf to avi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 23, 2012, 08:58:44 AM

I agree with Alex, I use AVC often to convert video/audio files, rip audio from video files and to convert videos from 640x480 to 1920x1080.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 23, 2012, 10:30:44 AM

Yeah, AVC is a great tool to use for video conversions :biggrin: However, in any video conversion, there will always be some form of quality loss, even at the slightest level, so be sure that the bit rate settings are good enough to ensure there isn't quality loss alongside proper aspect ratio :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 11:18:41 AM

You all certainly know way more about videos and file types than I ever will.  I had never even heard of that video converter. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 03:31:34 PM

For those who lived in the New York area, I had no idea Sue Simmons' final day on air was last Friday. I had heard about her contract not being renewed due to her $5 million salary back in March, but Scarborough makes a similiar amount (according to several news sites) o I don't see why NBC would can her solely on salary. Either way it's really sad. She and Chuck had been on air on WNBC for over 32 years. Simmons had talent that no other anchor could replicate. She was classy, professional, unpredictable, dangerous, knowledgeable all at the same time. I see now Shiba Russell has taken over her spot on the 11pm newscast. I like Russell but she's no replacement for Simmons. New York has lost a true talent. It is my hope that another news station will pick her up soon as it was not a voluntary decision to leave the network.

And yes, we all know about the on air slipup 4 years ago. That still hasn't stopped loyal viewers from tuning in.  WNBC is the only channel I watch for the news when I go to New York every other week so I guess its more time for Shiba then. :D

This is just another example of NBC at its finest. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 24, 2012, 04:43:30 PM

NBC seems desperate to attract the lowest-paid (and, hence, lowest-qualified) talent available.  It's sad - total destruction is what they want, apparently. :thumbdown:

I never lived in New York City, but even I know who Sue Simmons is.  It will be sad that she won't be anchoring the news anymore - it seemed like she always did a good job.  (And gave a gracious apology for her on-air slip-up.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 24, 2012, 05:09:04 PM

Sue Simmons was a great news anchor for WNBC, no doubt. Though I never really watched NBC when she was on, she is known for her mistakes, though they may be only minor, they add up. I was surprised when I found out that she was leaving. Unfortunately, that's the way the business is run nowadays.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:13:50 PM

Broadcasting in any network is like what you see here.  It's not just NBC.  Everything is about ratings, which is why you see larger turnovers in the workforce within this sector compared to all other fields of work.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 24, 2012, 05:15:54 PM

Is it sad that this YouTube video is how I know about Sue Simmons? :fear:

Sue Simmons Curses "What the F**k" and Apology (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYAMDhVT50I#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 24, 2012, 05:21:10 PM

You're not alone, I wouldn't know who she was either if it wasn't for that slipup.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 05:47:57 PM

LOL at the cruise ship. Didn't know Carnival Lines was known for cursing :rofl: But in all seriousness, at least she apologized. And that wasn't the first time a news anchor in NY cursed. Back in March 2005, Arthur Chien of WCBS was fired for dropping the f-bomb behind two streakers at a subway entrance where he was reporting. Fortunately, WPIX picked him up immediately after.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:58:14 PM

Victor, I think something happened in the studio that got her upset.  It certainly wasn't the cruise ship itself.  At least she took the initiative to sincerely apologize.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 24, 2012, 06:09:19 PM

I know about her from not only that video, but from the video where the fire alarm goes off while they are live.

WNBC- FIRE ALARM DURING 11PM NEWS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gibUhXGAT0k#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 06:11:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:58:14 PM

Victor, I think something happened in the studio that got her upset.  It certainly wasn't the cruise ship itself.  At least she took the initiative to sincerely apologize.

You misinterpreted my post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 24, 2012, 07:07:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 06:11:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:58:14 PM

Victor, I think something happened in the studio that got her upset.  It certainly wasn't the cruise ship itself.  At least she took the initiative to sincerely apologize.

You misinterpreted my post.

And I think you misinterpreted his post. His post was only directed at the first sentence from your above post. ;)

Quote from: Trevor on June 24, 2012, 06:09:19 PM

I know about her from not only that video, but from the video where the fire alarm goes off while they are live.

WNBC- FIRE ALARM DURING 11PM NEWS ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gibUhXGAT0k#[/url])

Ah yes, I like that one too. :bleh:

Let's not forget this one :P

sue simmons falls of chair (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=026YqF18RjU#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 24, 2012, 07:11:24 PM

Talk about news bloopers. I was just watching the local WCBS news @ 6:30PM here in New York. They were covering a story about a small fire at LaGuardia Airport. While the news reporter was there, the screen was stuck on a view of the news studio background and a chair by the news desk. And it was stuck on that camera for a full two minutes until they went to commercial break, failing to realize that there was something wrong. Makes me laugh :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 09:10:22 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2012, 07:07:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 06:11:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:58:14 PM

Victor, I think something happened in the studio that got her upset.  It certainly wasn't the cruise ship itself.  At least she took the initiative to sincerely apologize.

You misinterpreted my post.

And I think you misinterpreted his post. His post was only directed at the first sentence from your above post. ;)

No, I didn't. Nobody knows why she yelled the expletive; she never disclosed the reason. I hope you realized I was joking about the cruise ship part because she dropped the f-word when they showed a clip of the cruise ship and it seemed like an awkward moment to be doing something like that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 24, 2012, 10:03:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 09:10:22 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 24, 2012, 07:07:35 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 06:11:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:58:14 PM

Victor, I think something happened in the studio that got her upset.  It certainly wasn't the cruise ship itself.  At least she took the initiative to sincerely apologize.

You misinterpreted my post.

And I think you misinterpreted his post. His post was only directed at the first sentence from your above post. ;)

No, I didn't. Nobody knows why she yelled the expletive; she never disclosed the reason. I hope you realized I was joking about the cruise ship part because she dropped the f-word when they showed a clip of the cruise ship and it seemed like an awkward moment to be doing something like that

They moved to a new video/camera control software that day and things were not cooperating and she got frustrated.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2012, 11:32:01 PM

That's what I heard as well but I never saw an article detailing that

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 24, 2012, 11:36:57 PM

Just to let everyone know, I help operate a website, StormChaseTN (http://www.stormchasetn.com), where I also own, manage, and maintain a live WeatherCam (http://www.stormchasetn.com/wxcams/southaven) that updates every 60 seconds from my house. If you want to see what the weather is like in my area, just click the link above (it's also in my signature) and check it out!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2012, 12:42:30 PM

I talked about this in the Atlanta, GA weather thread, but if you live along the South/Central Plains and the Southeast, get ready to start preparing for this. :o

From the HPC
LOCATIONS FROM THE CENTRAL PLAINS ACROSS THE MID-SOUTH/TENNESSEE
VALLEY INTO THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES AND CAROLINAS ARE EXPECTED TO
BAKE...SIZZLE...AND FRY THIS PERIOD DUE TO A BURGEONING WARM CORE
RIDGE BUILDING ACROSS THE REGION.  THE 00Z ECMWF WAS THE HOTTEST
OF THE CURRENT GUIDANCE...WITH ITS ENSEMBLE MEAN EQUALLY
IMPRESSIVE. TO ACCOUNT FOR TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES...WE FOLLOWED
A COMPROMISE OF THE 00Z GEFS MEAN AND 00Z ECMWF. TEMPERATURES AT
THE 850 HPA LEVEL ARE EXPECTED TO BE NEAR 27C/82F...WHICH WOULD
EQUATE TO TEMPERATURES APPROACHING 110F EACH AFTERNOON. IF DEBBY
DEPARTS FASTER THAN THE NHC FORECAST /OR REMAINS A STRONGER SYSTEM
THAN CURRENTLY ANTICIPATED/ ALONG THE LINES OF THE NON-UKMET
DETERMINISTIC GUIDANCE...HIGH TEMPERATURES COULD BE EVEN MORE
IMPRESSIVE IN ITS WAKE ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST AND MID-SOUTH.

http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdepd (http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdepd)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 25, 2012, 12:51:46 PM

I think we may see another 106 narration on my IntelliStar, just like last year.

TWC - Memphis IntelliStar- Dangerously Hot Temperatures (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDhgcw29hjk#ws)

I've stopped filming, and essentially watching, TWC; but if the temperature gets over 100, I'll be sure to pull out the PVR.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 25, 2012, 01:57:48 PM

Quote from: Trevor on June 25, 2012, 12:51:46 PM

I think we may see another 106 narration on my IntelliStar, just like last year.

TWC - Memphis IntelliStar- Dangerously Hot Temperatures ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDhgcw29hjk#ws[/url])

I've stopped filming, and essentially watching, TWC; but if the temperature gets over 100, I'll be sure to pull out the PVR.

Me too, I've never gotten a recording of triple digit heat on the IS before. Hopefully my Hauppauge HD PVR will be here before week's end, if not I'll just have to use my old tuner. Also, wow at that 106 temp in the video. Even more amazing it was only turning 2 o' clock in the afternoon! It was just reaching the peak of daytime heating! :o

EDIT: This is what the HPC is forecasting for Friday.
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539593_372486916151564_178615102_n.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 25, 2012, 06:31:03 PM

First time I've seen hail reported at KISP. We didn't get any, but we got some 40-50mph wind gusts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 26, 2012, 11:15:48 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 24, 2012, 05:13:50 PM

Broadcasting in any network is like what you see here.  It's not just NBC.  Everything is about ratings, which is why you see larger turnovers in the workforce within this sector compared to all other fields of work.

A lot of people here don't seem to understand this concept!  This isn't a bash toward anyone, but it's true.  Ratings, ratings, ratings.  Look what's happening (going to happen) over at TODAY on NBC.  Adios, Ann Curry.

At the television station I worked for for about a year and a half, there were SO many changes.  They changed the main anchor team, shuffled meteorologists, went through a handfull of producers, it's nuts.  And yet, I still want to go into this business :P.

Clearly, if any of you saw Sue's goodbye video, she did NOT want to leave.  I used to watch their 11PM newscast when it re-broadcast on PAX years back.  Very professional, and I love her voice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 26, 2012, 11:23:41 AM

Wow, Kyle, what you mentioned is the exact opposite of what it's like here at WTVT in Tampa! :blink: They have hardly ever shifted anchors or positions, and usually whenever someone leaves that station, it's on the person who's departing and not the executives of the station! Their main anchors have been untouched since before I was born, their chief meteorologist has been untouched since his predecessor retired in the late 90s, and their sports director has been the same since the 90s!

With that in mind, that's why it can be emotional at times for both the rest of the station's staff and the viewers whenever someone departs that station. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 26, 2012, 11:34:50 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 26, 2012, 11:23:41 AM

Wow, Kyle, what you mentioned is the exact opposite of what it's like here at WTVT in Tampa! :blink: They have hardly ever shifted anchors or positions, and usually whenever someone leaves that station, it's on the person who's departing and not the executives of the station! Their main anchors have been untouched since before I was born, their chief meteorologist has been untouched since his predecessor retired in the late 90s, and their sports director has been the same since the 90s!

With that in mind, that's why it can be emotional at times for both the rest of the station's staff and the viewers whenever someone departs that station. :P

Our ABC affiliate is like talent-wise. I think that's part of the reason they are the #1 rated in ratings because the newscasters/meteorologists/sports casters are folks they you literally growed up with watching on a regular basis. One of the two longest news anchor vets left back in 2010 and the second is leaving next month, even now I still can't believe she's leaving.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 26, 2012, 11:37:12 AM

Same down here with WMC-TV, Zach. The chief meteorologist, Dave Brown (http://www.wmctv.com/story/125506/dave-brown), has been working as a meteorologist at that station since 1977. Joe Birch (http://www.wmctv.com/story/125457/joe-birch), an anchor for the same station, has been there since 1978!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 26, 2012, 12:34:32 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 26, 2012, 11:23:41 AM

Wow, Kyle, what you mentioned is the exact opposite of what it's like here at WTVT in Tampa! :blink: They have hardly ever shifted anchors or positions, and usually whenever someone leaves that station, it's on the person who's departing and not the executives of the station! Their main anchors have been untouched since before I was born, their chief meteorologist has been untouched since his predecessor retired in the late 90s, and their sports director has been the same since the 90s!

With that in mind, that's why it can be emotional at times for both the rest of the station's staff and the viewers whenever someone departs that station. :P

Is that station the number on station?  If so, I would have to say the longevity is also all about ratings.  "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  That also works in news.  At my station, we were suffering in ratings (number 2).  Since changing anchors, the station has gained in all areas, and they were number one at 5 in May.  The number one station has only changed reporters and their chief meteorologist in the last 3 years.

So yes, I can imagine how emotional it would be for people at the station/viewers when someone who's been there forever leaves or retires :P.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2012, 10:38:38 PM

It won't be long until 2012 is halfway over, and it looks like we're in for a real heat wave this weekend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 27, 2012, 10:40:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2012, 10:38:38 PM

It won't be long until 2012 is halfway over, and it looks like we're in for a real heat wave this weekend.

Bring it on! I'm ready for it.... for a couple days at least :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 27, 2012, 10:45:00 PM

I ain't ready for the heat, but I'm ready to smash some record highs and the June all time high. :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 27, 2012, 10:54:11 PM

St Louis is going to hit near 110 Friday. Talk about heat. Chicago is going to be 103 and Baltimore 101..ick

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 27, 2012, 11:06:19 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2012, 10:38:38 PM

It won't be long until 2012 is halfway over, and it looks like we're in for a real heat wave this weekend.

We've already been dealing with the heat; just yesterday it got up to over 100 degrees by 1pm! :wacko: Luckily it's not going to be that hot for the remainder of the week - only up to the low 90s or upper 80s. Today only got up to 87.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 27, 2012, 11:10:00 PM

The heat's been on across most of the country for the past week now (of course, all TWC talked about was Debby, so most of you probably had no idea about it).  Today marked our fourth consecutive hundred-degree day (I know it sounds like nothing when you compare it to last year :P).  Hottest so far has been 106 degrees yesterday, when, kind of like what Stephen said, it was already 100 degrees by noon. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 27, 2012, 11:47:16 PM

Took me ages, but I finally compiled all the major cities (and by that I mean cities in NWS climate reports) and compared forecast highs to their records. The 34 data sets can be found here:

http://theweathercenter.weebly.com/midwest-heat-wave.html (http://theweathercenter.weebly.com/midwest-heat-wave.html)

At the moment, 18 of these cities are forecast to break their record highs, and 3 cities forecast to tie.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 28, 2012, 12:14:47 AM

I admire your dedication!  :thumbsup:

I started doing that one night when I had some terrible insomnia, but only for the 3 cities I've lived in.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 28, 2012, 12:31:40 AM

The timing of our heat wave was pretty horrible with our past records.  For example, the record high for Dallas yesterday and today was a sweltering 113 degrees! :blink:  But rewind just a couple of days, and our record highs were only 102 - 104.  So had this heat wave happened for us just a little sooner, we probably would have broken some records.  Unfortunately, that didn't happen.  It's just HOT. :hmm:

BTW, Mac, absolutely love that table you made! :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 28, 2012, 12:01:39 PM

I'm not a fan of politics but I couldn't help sharing my thoughts. What do you guys think of Obamacare? It's been upheld. According to CNN and even Romney they say it's a disaster in the making. Millions of ppl would lose their employer health insurance because they'd be forced to have this insurance policy. Doesn't look good come November..:/ (feel free to move this post if needed, didn't check the other politicial threads)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 28, 2012, 01:33:47 PM

For those who want a little more detail:

• All parts of the law were upheld - no parts of the law were ruled unconstitutional.
• The "individual mandate" - although found impermissible in terms of the commerce clause - is still legal as a tax. From Justice Roberts:
  
  Quote

  In this case, however, it is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes on those who have a certain amount of income, but choose to go without health insurance. Such legislation is within Congress's power to tax.
• The law does not order people to buy health care - the government does not have that power, according to SCOTUS - but it does have the power to tax those without health insurance. This is within legal boundaries.
• From CNN - It also requires individuals to have health insurance, either through their employers or a state-sponsored exchange, or face a fine beginning in 2014.

Some common misconceptions about this law, from Politifact:
1.) An independent payment advisory board created by the health care reform law "can ration care and deny certain Medicare treatments." - Pat Boone
Politifact Rating: Pants On Fire. See the article at http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2012/mar/19/pat-boone/pat-boone-says-health-care-advisory-board-can-rati/. (http://www.politifact.com/ohio/statements/2012/mar/19/pat-boone/pat-boone-says-health-care-advisory-board-can-rati/.)

2.) President Obama’s health care law "represents a government takeover of health care." - Mitt Romney
Politifact Rating: Pants On Fire. The law is not a takeover of health care by the government, especially since the health care law continues to depend on private health insurance and private-sector physicians. (Politifact)

3.) Those who fail to buy health insurance under "Obamacare" face the threat of jail time.  - Bob Marshall
Politifact Rating: Pants on Fire. As stated above, a fine will be instated instead of jail time.

4.) A provision in the health care reform bill for end-of-life counseling for seniors is not "entirely voluntary." - Sarah Palin
Politifact Rating: False. There is nothing in the current law that forces end-of-life counseling. Although there certainly may be pressure to do so from a doctor, the call is entirely up to the patient. (From Politifact)

5.) Up to 20 million people will lose their employee-sponsored health care by 2019. - Chamber of Commerce TV Spot
Rating: Misleading. The Congressional Budget Office did say this is a possible scenario, but it was under the extreme assumption that employers would have a strongly negative reaction to the cost of obtaining health insurance for their workers. The more realistic scenario is still a loss - but only 3 to 5 million. Another scenario - less likely but still possible - is a gain of employee-sponsored health care - up to 3 million more people.

6.) If the Supreme Court throws out the federal health care law, it "would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress." - Barack Obama
Politifact Rating: False. The passing of the law was done by anything but a strong majority. "Obamacare" was passed by a narrow margin of 5 votes - 220 to 215.

If anyone had any questions about it, I hope this clears some things up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 28, 2012, 04:48:23 PM

I wonder how this would help (or hurt) the healthcare industry as a whole.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 28, 2012, 07:52:12 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 28, 2012, 12:31:40 AM

The timing of our heat wave was pretty horrible with our past records.  For example, the record high for Dallas yesterday and today was a sweltering 113 degrees! :blink:  But rewind just a couple of days, and our record highs were only 102 - 104.  So had this heat wave happened for us just a little sooner, we probably would have broken some records.  Unfortunately, that didn't happen.  It's just HOT. :hmm:

BTW, Mac, absolutely love that table you made! :biggrin:

Thanks, Andy!

I've run the verification for forecast highs. I've gotten all data in except from NWS Dodge City and NWS Wichita. Highs in that region apparently touched 110 at some points. You can view it at the link below. So far, 10 cities have broken records and 6 have tied.

http://theweathercenter.weebly.com/midwest-heat-wave-verification.html (http://theweathercenter.weebly.com/midwest-heat-wave-verification.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 28, 2012, 11:36:24 PM

Wow, this past Monday (June 25th) was the 5th anniversary to TWC Today's forums being opened.. guess we've all been so busy or just simply forgotten to remember the date. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 29, 2012, 12:11:56 AM

Happy 5 years to TWCT! Here's to 5 more. You all have been not only fellow members on a forum to me, some of you have become really close friends, a few of you have even helped me out along the way. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2012, 11:18:45 AM

Wow time sure does fly! Its been a fun five years   :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on June 29, 2012, 12:47:19 PM

Has anyone here tried out Chrome for iOS? I have to say, I'm pretty impressed by it so far. I like the way it handles tabs, and it's definitely better than the laggy, unstable mess Safari has become since iOS 5.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 29, 2012, 01:05:21 PM

I'm using it, but since iOS 6 will basically fuse Safari together with some of their apps, I may end up switching back when iOS 6 comes out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2012, 06:31:05 PM

How's everyone holding up in this heat? It sure is brutal outside!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 29, 2012, 06:38:10 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on June 29, 2012, 06:31:05 PM

How's everyone holding up in this heat? It sure is brutal outside!

What heat? I never knew it was hot down here... :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 29, 2012, 06:42:09 PM

In the house with the A/C blastin' It's been holding steady at 103 (104 at the airport) for nearly 3 hours now. :blink: I'm starting to think these forecasts for us to fall into the upper 70s might be a few degrees too cool and we might not get out of the 80s tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on June 29, 2012, 07:50:48 PM

I would be beta testing iOS 6 now... but I don't have the $99 to cough up for the dev program.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 29, 2012, 08:34:13 PM

I'm currently beta testing iOS 6...all you have to do is know a developer and they'll hook you up. You don't necessarily have to be a developer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on June 29, 2012, 09:37:05 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on June 29, 2012, 07:50:48 PM

I would be beta testing iOS 6 now... but I don't have the $99 to cough up for the dev program.

Developers get 99 devices i believe per account so someone decided to setup a system in place to sell the leftover spaces. Its only 7 bucks

http://www.udidz.com/ (http://www.udidz.com/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 29, 2012, 11:24:31 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 28, 2012, 11:36:24 PM

Wow, this past Monday (June 25th) was the 5th anniversary to TWC Today's forums being opened.. guess we've all been so busy or just simply forgotten to remember the date. :hmm:

I was actually thinking about that earlier this week... I knew the anniversary was coming up at some point but I didn't realize it was Monday. Five years sure went by quickly! :yes:

Quote from: TWCToday on June 29, 2012, 06:31:05 PM

How's everyone holding up in this heat? It sure is brutal outside!

I've just been staying inside practically all day with the A/C cranked up. It got up to about 103 according to my TWC weather thermometer. I went outside a couple of times, though, and it was awful! I might as well have walked into an open flame. :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 30, 2012, 12:49:54 AM

I just had the craziest NWS shift in my career so far.  See the severe weather thread for more information on what I experienced.  It got really hot here as well, and we sure did pay for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 30, 2012, 10:43:29 AM

Last night, our site StormChaseTN was hacked and malware was embedded in all of the pages. I'm only telling you this because there is a link to the site in my signature, and when you click it...it should throw a red flag. So right now, DON'T click the link in my signature and ignore your browser's warnings. Stupid hackers >.>

EDIT: The malware is gone! You might still get a red flag because it has to be re-approved, but all the malware is gone so you can safely travel to the link in my signature.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 30, 2012, 11:17:53 AM

I'm still receiving the malware warning on Chrome, but I'm glad you were able to decontaminate your site.  Sorry you had to go through that, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 30, 2012, 11:58:12 AM

I assume most of you can see through internet scams, but just a heads up that a variation of the Nigerian Prince scam is now going around. This is just a portion of a letter I got in my inbox. Ironically, this guy was stupid enough not to change continents.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2012, 12:00:28 PM

I have experienced the worst thunderstorm in my 15 years living on the shore. My parents and I woke up and evacuated to our basement because we thought a tornado came near our house. THe electricity went out, the house shook as if an earthquake struck and we heard what sounded like an Amtrak train crossing the street in front of our house. The lightning was incredible.....Nonstop lightning for almost 3 hours. When we heard the loud roar outside, our windows were almost buckling in from the wind and thunder was so loud that I thought the rumble alone could break something in our house. This was the first time we evacuated for anything. But there was no tornado. Either it was a microburst or some very nasty straight line winds that came thruogh our area because a tree came crashing down a few blocks from me. Also parts of our shingles have torn off from the wind.

I went to bed shortly after midnight and at around 1 was in a deep sleep when all of the sudden my bed (which is next to the window) starting shaking. I then noticed the air conditioner turned on and off at least 3 times. The lights started flickering and the window sounded like it was about to cave in. WHen I saw the lightning and wind outside, I bolted out of my bed fearing a tornado was near us and my parents at the same time ran out of their bedroom and all 3 of us were running downstairs to the basement because our house has never shaken so much from the wind. We didn't see much afterwards and I managed to take a video of the storm from my house but I'm not sure if I can upload it since the quality is not great.

I am without power right now along with, 170,000 other people in the area and we don't know when it'll be back. I'm in the library right now. 3 people in our area have been killed by the storm. This was definitely more scary then exciting...but I gotta admit: If this happened during the day it'd probably be the opposite xD
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/features/f7/nearly-in-south-jersey-without-power-after-powerful-storms-rake/article_fb9b6fe2-c27a-11e1-8cb9-001a4bcf887a.html (http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/features/f7/nearly-in-south-jersey-without-power-after-powerful-storms-rake/article_fb9b6fe2-c27a-11e1-8cb9-001a4bcf887a.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 30, 2012, 12:40:34 PM

That was pretty much the scene for Hurricane Elvis back in 2003 in Memphis. Roofs ripped off, power poles snapped and dangling, etc. See my post in the Severe Wx thread for more info.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 30, 2012, 12:43:26 PM

Quote from: plane852 on June 30, 2012, 11:58:12 AM

I assume most of you can see through internet scams, but just a heads up that a variation of the Nigerian Prince scam is now going around. This is just a portion of a letter I got in my inbox. Ironically, this guy was stupid enough not to change continents.  :rofl2:

I've resigned myself to believing that anyone who actually falls for such a scam deserves what he gets.  Or, in this case, loses. :nono:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2012, 04:39:02 PM

Quote from: Trevor on June 30, 2012, 12:40:34 PM

That was pretty much the scene for Hurricane Elvis back in 2003 in Memphis. Roofs ripped off, power poles snapped and dangling, etc. See my post in the Severe Wx thread for more info.

hurricane elvis? Memphis? Lol sry couldn't be more fitting :'p but really we could get a repeat tonight

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 30, 2012, 06:03:07 PM

Yeah, lol. The Memphis TV stations started using that term, because it really wasn't a hurricane, just a derecho that packed winds of 100+ MPH.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 30, 2012, 06:15:12 PM

I got my power back!!!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 30, 2012, 06:53:11 PM

Wow, the NWS is really :censored: me off right now.  I am trying to go the local forecast pages, and all I get is this error message:

Array ( 0 => Could not connect to host server: mysqlread.md.nids.noaa.gov Can't connect to MySQL server on 'mysqlread.md.nids.noaa.gov' (4) )

Frustrating. :angry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 30, 2012, 07:01:38 PM

There looks to be a server error. No warnings are being shown on the big map right now either.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 30, 2012, 07:08:58 PM

It's down for all local pages. Grand Forks is putting up an error message as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 30, 2012, 07:25:59 PM

This is what happens whenever too many people try to access the NWS for local weather simultaneously.. it happens mostly in major weather situations. Right now there are both severe weather potentials up for the country and a major heatwave going on for 50%+ of the country. I would wait another 15-30 minutes before trying to access because when so many try to get onto a server that's down, it can push back the recovery time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2012, 12:00:42 PM

Just caught the Chicago radar go into "Clear Air" mode when there's obviously activity on the radar :huh:

First image is the latest composite (in "Clear Air" mode) and the latter image is the latest base image not in "Clear Air" mode.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on July 01, 2012, 12:21:32 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on June 30, 2012, 06:53:11 PM

Wow, the NWS is really :censored: me off right now.  I am trying to go the local forecast pages, and all I get is this error message:

Array ( 0 => Could not connect to host server: mysqlread.md.nids.noaa.gov Can't connect to MySQL server on 'mysqlread.md.nids.noaa.gov' (4) )

Frustrating. :angry:

I hate it when webpages in an error state display information like that to the public. Just that database name could open it up as a target for hackers to get into the mainframe.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 01, 2012, 01:43:44 PM

Ugh... NOAA and the NWS are having so many server problems right now. I can't even access the GOES project science satellite imagery.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 01, 2012, 01:44:29 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 01, 2012, 12:21:32 PM

I hate it when webpages in an error state display information like that to the public. Just that database name could open it up as a target for hackers to get into the mainframe.

Not really. A database name alone isn't exactly a vital piece of information that a hacker could use. :no: I'm sure, also, as a governmental entity, that their site is pretty secure and safe from hackers. A hacker would need a lot more than just a database name to compromise the site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2012, 02:07:35 PM

I don't knwo what you're talking about. I was on NWS's site numerous times after the storm and never once encountered a problem. Maybe it's a regional error?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2012, 02:13:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2012, 02:07:35 PM

I don't knwo what you're talking about. I was on NWS's site numerous times after the storm and never once encountered a problem. Maybe it's a regional error?

Maybe because the posts from above were during the storms? ;)

Quote from: Stephen on July 01, 2012, 01:44:29 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 01, 2012, 12:21:32 PM

I hate it when webpages in an error state display information like that to the public. Just that database name could open it up as a target for hackers to get into the mainframe.

Not really. A database name alone isn't exactly a vital piece of information that a hacker could use. :no: I'm sure, also, as a governmental entity, that their site is pretty secure and safe from hackers. A hacker would need a lot more than just a database name to compromise the site.

I agree with you, Stephen. For a government site, it would be difficult to compromise, and only bringing down the database would do less harm than gaining FTP access and adding malware.*

*This post isn't meant to endorse such action.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2012, 02:38:50 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 01, 2012, 02:13:11 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2012, 02:07:35 PM

I don't knwo what you're talking about. I was on NWS's site numerous times after the storm and never once encountered a problem. Maybe it's a regional error?

Maybe because the posts from above were during the storms? ;)

Quote from: Stephen on July 01, 2012, 01:44:29 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 01, 2012, 12:21:32 PM

I hate it when webpages in an error state display information like that to the public. Just that database name could open it up as a target for hackers to get into the mainframe.

Not really. A database name alone isn't exactly a vital piece of information that a hacker could use. :no: I'm sure, also, as a governmental entity, that their site is pretty secure and safe from hackers. A hacker would need a lot more than just a database name to compromise the site.

I agree with you, Stephen. For a government site, it would be difficult to compromise, and only bringing down the database would do less harm than gaining FTP access and adding malware.*

*This post isn't meant to endorse such action.

No, I mean after the storms in MY AREA. Aka 7pm when you guys were trying to reach the site

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2012, 02:49:27 PM

It's completely hit or miss, and it's this way for any site really.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2012, 04:09:36 PM

Oh ok. On a related note some websites had their servers  gone down bc of the storms. The servers were in the DC area but those websites names escape me..I believe photobucket was one of them according to World News Tonight 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on July 02, 2012, 07:45:20 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 01, 2012, 04:09:36 PM

Oh ok. On a related note some websites had their servers  gone down bc of the storms. The servers were in the DC area but those websites names escape me..I believe photobucket was one of them according to World News Tonight

Instagram, Netflix, and Pinterest

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 02, 2012, 11:53:07 AM

I would imagine this was the atmosphere from opponents on parts of the Healthcare Bill mandate being passed off as a tax.

The finger thing means the taxes! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gollGYob57M#)

And second of all, my $1300 savings from the bank has been going to Bill and Fred's house?! :club: No wonder we had to bail them and Wall Street out.  :P
Bart at the bank LOL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLtyV1WkFFo#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 02, 2012, 12:06:48 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 02, 2012, 07:45:20 AM

Instagram, Netflix, and Pinterest

Foursquare was also down for a bit Saturday morning. I know they have servers in NYC but idk if the outage was related to the storms though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 03, 2012, 11:35:07 AM

There are over a dozen states under some kind of heat advisory or excessive watch/warning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 03, 2012, 11:58:48 AM

Matthew, is your cache cleared on your web browser? Because how are you still able to see the older version of the weather.gov page? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 03, 2012, 12:39:54 PM

http://w1.weather.gov/ (http://w1.weather.gov/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 03, 2012, 12:50:50 PM

I'm glad they're keeping a link up to the old format.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 04, 2012, 03:49:57 PM

Looks like Los Angeles is bucking the summer trend - I couldn't stop laughing at this observation. Obviously a reading error, but still.  :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on July 04, 2012, 05:28:14 PM

It's been that way since late yesterday. :rofl2:

http://w1.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KCQT.html (http://w1.weather.gov/data/obhistory/KCQT.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 04, 2012, 05:36:26 PM

I love how almost all my family goes in the pool when I tell them there's a thunderstorm coming  :facepalm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 04, 2012, 11:18:39 PM

Sorry for double post! :doublepost:



I just have to post this because this was just crazy. I just fooled my whole family because I said that a storm would just past to the west of here, and they believed it! So they just had desert outside and all of a sudden it starts down pouring on them! Hahahahaha. Sucks to be them, I'm sitting inside.  :bleh: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on July 04, 2012, 11:56:25 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on July 04, 2012, 11:18:39 PM

Sorry for double post! :doublepost:



I just have to post this because this was just crazy. I just fooled my whole family because I said that a storm would just past to the west of here, and they believed it! So they just had desert outside and all of a sudden it starts down pouring on them! Hahahahaha. Sucks to be them, I'm sitting inside.  :bleh: :rofl2:

Well that's not very nice to do. If it taught them a lesson with the above t-storm warning, maybe. Just don't let them get hurt or anything. Try not to do things like that in the future, you never know what will happen in a storm, even if it was just rain.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 05, 2012, 12:04:51 AM

Quote from: Donovan on July 04, 2012, 11:56:25 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on July 04, 2012, 11:18:39 PM

Sorry for double post! :doublepost:



I just have to post this because this was just crazy. I just fooled my whole family because I said that a storm would just past to the west of here, and they believed it! So they just had desert outside and all of a sudden it starts down pouring on them! Hahahahaha. Sucks to be them, I'm sitting inside.  :bleh: :rofl2:

Well that's not very nice to do. If it taught them a lesson with the above t-storm warning, maybe. Just don't let them get hurt or anything.

Yeah Craig, I would have to agree with Donovan.. that wasn't very nice of you to do to your family. :hmm: They could have gotten hurt had anything worse happened. If they don't understand the ability of a thunderstorm, then that's their own fault.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 05, 2012, 09:11:31 AM

Just to clear things up, there was no lightning affiliated with this storm, it was simply a rain shower; and I had to get back at them for what they done to me all these years. :rolleyes: Also, they were under a tent, which shielded them from most of the rain. It was alright, they laughed, it wasn't anything meant to be mean.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 05, 2012, 08:35:18 PM

Don't you just hate it when your hard drive fails on you? Ack, without a computer for the weekend.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 05, 2012, 09:35:44 PM

For those of you that use the WS4000 v3 emulator, I can officially report that observations are working again! :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 05, 2012, 10:57:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 05, 2012, 09:35:44 PM

For those of you that use the WS4000 v3 emulator, I can officially report that observations are working again! :twothumbs:

I don't follow...how is this possible?
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4856/205832lisasimpson.gif) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/259/205832lisasimpson.gif/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 05, 2012, 11:12:34 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on July 05, 2012, 10:57:40 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 05, 2012, 09:35:44 PM

For those of you that use the WS4000 v3 emulator, I can officially report that observations are working again! :twothumbs:

I don't follow...how is this possible?
([url]http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4856/205832lisasimpson.gif[/url]) ([url]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/259/205832lisasimpson.gif/[/url])

Are they not working for you? they work just fine for me :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 05, 2012, 11:20:53 PM

It is, but what I mean is how does it suddenly start working out of the clear blue after 7months of being down? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 05, 2012, 11:29:34 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on July 05, 2012, 11:20:53 PM

It is, but what I mean is how does it suddenly start working out of the clear blue after 7months of being down? :dunno:

It was an issue on the ADDS' end and is kinda hard to explain on why, but I do know what caused the observations to go down originally.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 07, 2012, 11:53:40 AM

I just noticed that the current weather information under all of our profiles aren't working.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 07, 2012, 12:00:19 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 07, 2012, 11:53:40 AM

I just noticed that the current weather information under all of our profiles aren't working.

That's a problem on HAMweather's end, not ours. It's happening on my HAMweather page as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 07, 2012, 12:07:41 PM

Oh, Okay. Well, hopefully HAMweather will have that fixed soon.


Anyway, inverted V/microburst anyone?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 07, 2012, 01:44:45 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 07, 2012, 12:00:19 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 07, 2012, 11:53:40 AM

I just noticed that the current weather information under all of our profiles aren't working.

That's a problem on HAMweather's end, not ours. It's happening on my HAMweather page as well.

Yeah, they've been broken for quite a few days now.  I noticed they went out as soon as NWS changed to their new website design, so I think that might have something to do with it. :thinking:  If this is a problem on HAMweather's end, then I guess there's nothing we can do about it.  To be honest, I personally have no idea how to access the information, but I may contact Patrick or Martin just to double-check that there's not a link problem on the forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 07, 2012, 01:49:46 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 07, 2012, 01:44:45 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 07, 2012, 12:00:19 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 07, 2012, 11:53:40 AM

I just noticed that the current weather information under all of our profiles aren't working.

That's a problem on HAMweather's end, not ours. It's happening on my HAMweather page as well.

Yeah, they've been broken for quite a few days now.  I noticed they went out as soon as NWS changed to their new website design, so I think that might have something to do with it. :thinking:  If this is a problem on HAMweather's end, then I guess there's nothing we can do about it.  To be honest, I personally have no idea how to access the information, but I may contact Patrick or Martin just to double-check that there's not a link problem on the forums.

I'm not stopping you from double-checking with both, but I can assure you that it's a problem on their end and not ours.  :no: And I looked on the HAMweather site a few days back and it seems that HAMweather3 (the software used to power the profile conditions) is no longer supported either, so I have no idea if it's gonna be fixed or not. :hmm:

It's also quite a coincidence that the ADDS fixes their problem, but then HAMweather becomes broken at the same time! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 07, 2012, 06:58:45 PM

If it remains offline much longer I will look into a solution on our end

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 07, 2012, 09:23:34 PM

Well, tomorrow is a very important part of my flight course, because if I pass this flight examination tomorrow, I will likely have my Private Pilot's license in my hand in about a week or so.  :thrilled: Just trying not to let my nerves get to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 08, 2012, 01:49:45 PM

Any further discussion about the weather information not working in our profiles can go here now:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/questions-comments-suggestions/weather-app/ (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/questions-comments-suggestions/weather-app/)

Quote from: plane852 on July 07, 2012, 09:23:34 PM

Well, tomorrow is a very important part of my flight course, because if I pass this flight examination tomorrow, I will likely have my Private Pilot's license in my hand in about a week or so.  :thrilled: Just trying not to let my nerves get to me.

Good luck, Mac!  Normally, people feel quite nervous just to pass and get a driver's license.  I can't imagine how anxious and nerve-racking it must feel trying to pass and get a pilot's license!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 08, 2012, 07:45:47 PM

Thanks, Patrick! The good news is, I passed!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 08, 2012, 08:33:15 PM

Quote from: plane852 on July 08, 2012, 07:45:47 PM

Thanks, Patrick! The good news is, I passed!  :dance:

(http://www.hypnosnet.org/forum/images/smiles/emot045.gif) Congrats!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2012, 12:53:19 AM

Yay congrats! Flying is a rewarding career that I myself have once considered (but decided it was not for me). Do you plan to work for an airline, Mac?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 09, 2012, 04:29:48 AM

Congratulations, Mac!  That's quite an achievement. B)

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2012, 12:53:19 AM

Yay congrats! Flying is a rewarding career that I myself have once considered (but decided it was not for me). Do you plan to work for an airline, Mac?

He was only pursuing a private pilot's license, so I don't think he can work at an airline as it would require a commercial pilot's license unless he's wanting to venture further than I think he does.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 09, 2012, 11:50:42 AM

Congratulations, Mac! :biggrin:  I am so happy for you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 09, 2012, 01:14:37 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 09, 2012, 04:29:48 AM

Congratulations, Mac!  That's quite an achievement. B)

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2012, 12:53:19 AM

Yay congrats! Flying is a rewarding career that I myself have once considered (but decided it was not for me). Do you plan to work for an airline, Mac?

He was only pursuing a private pilot's license, so I don't think he can work at an airline as it would require a commercial pilot's license unless he's wanting to venture further than I think he does.

Thanks for all the congrats, guys! I do not plan to go work for an airline, as my main job passion is still with meteorology, but I do plan to venture into UAS applications (unmanned aircraft, like the drones across the news). To do that, though, I actually have to be instrument, commerically, and multi-engine certified. So technically, I am going through all the courses a commerical airline pilot would have to take. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2012, 05:22:10 PM

Quote from: plane852 on July 09, 2012, 01:14:37 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 09, 2012, 04:29:48 AM

Congratulations, Mac!  That's quite an achievement. B)

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 09, 2012, 12:53:19 AM

Yay congrats! Flying is a rewarding career that I myself have once considered (but decided it was not for me). Do you plan to work for an airline, Mac?

He was only pursuing a private pilot's license, so I don't think he can work at an airline as it would require a commercial pilot's license unless he's wanting to venture further than I think he does.

Thanks for all the congrats, guys! I do not plan to go work for an airline, as my main job passion is still with meteorology, but I do plan to venture into UAS applications (unmanned aircraft, like the drones across the news). To do that, though, I actually have to be instrument, commerically, and multi-engine certified. So technically, I am going through all the courses a commerical airline pilot would have to take. :P

Cool! I wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors.

Back home in AC, they debuted a neat 3D light show on the Boardwalk Hall facade. It's called "Duality" and it uses new light and sound technology with a four projectors mounted on top of Kennedy Plaza across Boardwalk Hall. If you ever come to Atlantic City I highly recommend that you see this free show. It's a year-round attraction and can be seen from nightfall to 2 am. The designs, music and coloring changes every season so I hope to get a better video when fall arrives. Here's a video I took of the show last night:
Atlantic City "Duality" 3D Light Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Px7ta9Qx4#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 10, 2012, 09:01:53 PM

I was reading AFDs and came across a few that made me laugh. This one from March 18 out of Nashville, though, was kinda disturbing. Wonder what kind of bad day at the office this fella had.

Quote

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
335 AM CDT SUN MAR 18 2012

.DISCUSSION...A WEAK SHORTWAVE OVER THE OH/TN VALLEYS CONTINUES TO
TRAVEL NEWD...PUSHING MOST OF THE MID/HI LEVEL MOISTURE INTO THE
UPPER OH VALLEY AND GREAT LAKES. THUS I HAVE SHOWN A DECREASING
POP FOR TODAY AS THE DRIER AIR MOVES IN. I KNOW...I ENDED A
SENTENCE WITH A PREPOSITION...BUT..ACCORDING TO "GRAMMAR GIRL"
IT'S SOMETIMES OK TO DO THAT.{:)

LOOKING WEST...THE UPPER TROUGH ALONG THE WEST COAST IS LOOKING
VERY BODACIOUS. FOR THE MIT GRADS...THATS DEEP...ENERGETIC AND
NEGATIVELY TILTED. MOTHER NATURE PULLS MOST OF THE TROUGH NEWD
THROUGH THE NRN ROCKIES/PLAINS. BUT WAIT...SHE FORGOT SOMETHING
AND BY WED AM IT'S SITTING OVER THE SRN PLAINS. IT'S LIKE SHE
DIDN'T BRING HER DOGGIE BAG AND JUST DECIDED TO DISCRETELY WALK
AWAY.

SO THE PILE OF...ENERGY...SITTING OVER THE SRN PLAINS EVENTUALLY
PUSHES ENEWD INTO THE OH/TN VALLEYS ON THU NGT AND FRI. ON THU
MORNING THE GFS AND ECM ARE IN DECENT AGREEMENT ON THE POSITION OF
THIS CUTOFF LOW. BUT THAT DOESN'T LAST LONG. THE ECM INVENTS A
VIGOROUS WAVE IN THE NRN STREAM TO DROP THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES
AND PUSH THE LOW TOWARD THE SE COAST BY SAT EVE. WHILE THE GFS...
SORT KICKS THE CAN...ERR LOW...DOWN THE ROAD. LAGGING BEHIND ABOUT
24 HRS. MY CRYSTAL BALL IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS...BUT RECENT STUDIES
HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ECM VERIFIES A BIT BETTER...SO I HAVE SHOWN A
DECREASING POP ON SAT AND DRY ON SUN. MORE GOOD NEWS...TEMPS FOR
FRI-SUN WILL DROP TO ONLY 5-8 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL INSTEAD OF THE
CURRENT 15-20 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. WELL THAT'S ALL THE METEOROLOGY
MY LITTLE BRAIN CAN MUSTER AT THIS EARLY HOUR. CIAO.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 10, 2012, 09:59:02 PM

:rofl2: LOL! That is hilarious!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2012, 10:53:01 PM

Meebo says bye bye as of tomorrow. I am going miss using this convenient service after 4 years because I always use it in case gmail fails or if I'm online on my phone. Now what other IM clients can I use instead?

RIP MEEBO :( :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 10, 2012, 11:16:03 PM

There are several multiplatform IM clients. I use Trillian, but if you don't like that, there's always eBuddy or imo.im

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on July 10, 2012, 11:58:11 PM

I wonder if Mibbit + a public BitlBee server would be an acceptable replacement...

Anyway, I have not used Meebo regularly since 2009. I used to use Pidgin (and later Finch, the text-terminal version of Pidgin), but now I use BitlBee with irssi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 11, 2012, 01:51:41 AM

Quote from: plane852 on July 08, 2012, 07:45:47 PM

Thanks, Patrick! The good news is, I passed!  :dance:

Congrats!! :) I've been thinking about getting mine as well. Do you recommend it?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on July 11, 2012, 02:11:05 AM

Quote from: plane852 on July 10, 2012, 09:01:53 PM

I was reading AFDs and came across a few that made me laugh. This one from March 18 out of Nashville, though, was kinda disturbing. Wonder what kind of bad day at the office this fella had.

Quote

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NASHVILLE TN
335 AM CDT SUN MAR 18 2012

.DISCUSSION...A WEAK SHORTWAVE OVER THE OH/TN VALLEYS CONTINUES TO
TRAVEL NEWD...PUSHING MOST OF THE MID/HI LEVEL MOISTURE INTO THE
UPPER OH VALLEY AND GREAT LAKES. THUS I HAVE SHOWN A DECREASING
POP FOR TODAY AS THE DRIER AIR MOVES IN. I KNOW...I ENDED A
SENTENCE WITH A PREPOSITION...BUT..ACCORDING TO "GRAMMAR GIRL"
IT'S SOMETIMES OK TO DO THAT.{:)

LOOKING WEST...THE UPPER TROUGH ALONG THE WEST COAST IS LOOKING
VERY BODACIOUS. FOR THE MIT GRADS...THATS DEEP...ENERGETIC AND
NEGATIVELY TILTED. MOTHER NATURE PULLS MOST OF THE TROUGH NEWD
THROUGH THE NRN ROCKIES/PLAINS. BUT WAIT...SHE FORGOT SOMETHING
AND BY WED AM IT'S SITTING OVER THE SRN PLAINS. IT'S LIKE SHE
DIDN'T BRING HER DOGGIE BAG AND JUST DECIDED TO DISCRETELY WALK
AWAY.

SO THE PILE OF...ENERGY...SITTING OVER THE SRN PLAINS EVENTUALLY
PUSHES ENEWD INTO THE OH/TN VALLEYS ON THU NGT AND FRI. ON THU
MORNING THE GFS AND ECM ARE IN DECENT AGREEMENT ON THE POSITION OF
THIS CUTOFF LOW. BUT THAT DOESN'T LAST LONG. THE ECM INVENTS A
VIGOROUS WAVE IN THE NRN STREAM TO DROP THROUGH THE GREAT LAKES
AND PUSH THE LOW TOWARD THE SE COAST BY SAT EVE. WHILE THE GFS...
SORT KICKS THE CAN...ERR LOW...DOWN THE ROAD. LAGGING BEHIND ABOUT
24 HRS. MY CRYSTAL BALL IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS...BUT RECENT STUDIES
HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ECM VERIFIES A BIT BETTER...SO I HAVE SHOWN A
DECREASING POP ON SAT AND DRY ON SUN. MORE GOOD NEWS...TEMPS FOR
FRI-SUN WILL DROP TO ONLY 5-8 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL INSTEAD OF THE
CURRENT 15-20 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. WELL THAT'S ALL THE METEOROLOGY
MY LITTLE BRAIN CAN MUSTER AT THIS EARLY HOUR. CIAO.

Funny?  Maybe.  That's in the eye of the beholder.  But I think it's grossly unprofessional - that kind of writing has no business being in an official document issued by a government agency.  Does the NWS want people to take it seriously as a meteorological organization, or as a platform for aspiring stand-up comedians?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2012, 04:44:10 AM

Folks, I've had a chat with Martin recently about some things, and I think all of you need to start doing a far better job of using the PM system and the "report post" features to note problems.  I've been getting way too much volume of issues through other means in the past months, and some of it has been completely unrelated to forum matters.  Furthermore, none of the other moderators or administrators have even been made aware of any problems as most of you have only told me about them.  Thus, I'm asking for a change in that regard.

If you have a concern with anything about the forum, please make sure to PM all of us in the team or report a bad post using the features provided.  I cannot answer every single matter, and you all need to show some patience as we all have busy lives.  Someone will handle your issue eventually when we are free to do so.  This post was recommended by Martin for me to share with everyone so that I don't overwork myself anymore that I have been doing lately.  I have my own life to live as a meteorologist as well, which has been really stressful if you've seen my area in the last couple weeks.  Thanks for your help here! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 12:20:00 PM

The way you explained it, it seems like you need WAY more moderators :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2012, 01:47:50 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 12:20:00 PM

The way you explained it, it seems like you need WAY more moderators :blink:

Actually, the reality is that some members here need to stop thinking I'm the only resource they can trust.  Andy has finished training as a moderator and is already performing his duties.  Matt and Martin have indicated they will continue to help out when they have free time.  We will deal with the other mods and admins when we have time to talk with them.  Furthermore, some of the complaints I've received over the past months have been way too trivial to the point where it's just pure complaining in general.  That fact alone made the other mods and admins more upset than anything.  Major forum issues are perfectly fine to report, but non-forum issues and trivial items just need to be let go or solved on your own.

When some of you become adults, you're going to learn the hard way that you need to be able to solve problems independently.  You're also going to learn that people frown upon those who constantly complain or ask for pity.  I don't mind giving small advice to help you all on an occasion, but I cannot be expected to answer every question or perform every action.  I worry that some of you have developed this mindset toward me, and it needs to be changed right now.  Lastly, Martin is upset at how some of you just complain about TWC repeatedly on what's meant to be a "fan forum" of the current state of TWC.  He wants to see far less complaining about it from here on out, or he's going to take a lot more action in the near future.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on July 11, 2012, 03:14:40 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2012, 01:47:50 PM

He wants to see far less complaining about it from here on out, or he's going to take a lot more action in the near future.

This statement worries me.  Does it mean that "fans" aren't allowed to have complaints about the current direction of the network?  Or, let me phrase it another way... Are "fans" supposed to be those who support the network in its current incarnation without longing for a return to how it was pre-NBC?  I used to be a fan of The Weather Channel, but I'm sure as heck not a fan now that it's turned into an entertainment network.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2012, 03:24:45 PM

Quote from: Eric on July 11, 2012, 03:14:40 PM

This statement worries me.  Does it mean that "fans" aren't allowed to have complaints about the current direction of the network?  Or, let me phrase it another way... Are "fans" supposed to be those who support the network in its current incarnation without longing for a return to how it was pre-NBC?  I used to be a fan of The Weather Channel, but I'm sure as heck not a fan now that it's turned into an entertainment network.

I'm going to let Martin answer this question when he has a chance so that it's from his words.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 11, 2012, 05:14:42 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on July 11, 2012, 01:51:41 AM

Quote from: plane852 on July 08, 2012, 07:45:47 PM

Thanks, Patrick! The good news is, I passed!  :dance:

Congrats!! :) I've been thinking about getting mine as well. Do you recommend it?

Absolutely! It is extremely rewarding to be able to fly an airplane (granted you are certified for class and type) whenever you want, just for the heck of it. Keep in mind it will be expensive, although not expensive as my flight training (my pay is 130 an hour once the engine starts). I won't give an exact number, but the cost to get this license was around 14K-16K.   :wacko:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on July 11, 2012, 06:05:51 PM

This afternoon Verizon sent me a weather alert text message to my phone. It was for flash flooding, but I didn't get any other alerts for severe thunderstorm warnings and such. Has this happened to anyone else or do you know why I'm recieving only flash flood alerts? I'm a bit confused about it.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 06:20:07 PM

I went up to Dickson, TN to meet up with some other friends that are into tornado sirens and weather (my main hobbies). While we were there, at around midnight, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for our location. Of course, with all of us being into weather, we ran outside to record the constant CG lightning. We noted slight rotation about 2 miles north of us. None of us were even thinking about CMAS, but there were no alerts ever sent out for the Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. We went inside, and we saw a Flash Flood Warning pop up in the NWS Chat (by far the quickest way to get warnings). Within about 5-10 seconds, we hear the EAS attention signal (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Emergency_Alert_System_Attention_Signal_20s.ogg) playing in the pattern of 3 on, 1 off, repeating for about 5 times. We were all confused...we thought it was some kind of EAS alert playing from a hidden radio or something. One of our friends from Central Georgia was there, and he pulled out his phone (Verizon Android) to reveal the message "CMAS ALERT - Flash Flood Warning for this location until 4:15 AM CT". Again, no Severe Thunderstorm Warning CMAS, only Flash Flood Warning. o_O I don't know what was stranger: the tone they picked, or the lack of warning for the Severe Thunderstorm Warning. I do have to say that I was VERY impressed with the quickness of the warning being sent out. It is rumored that the iPhone will allow CMAS messages for iOS 6.

Sorry for the long message, I got carried away a little bit :blushing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on July 11, 2012, 06:55:28 PM

My phone is a Samsung Brightside (Basic Phone). I was told that I'd never get the CMAS messages, but I did. So have other family members who have the phone. It doesn't use Android, either. I'm a bit concerned about it not sending SVR-TSTM warnings as there were many today. The way they programmed the system is a bit strange if they don't transmit SVR TSTM and such.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 07:21:39 PM

I just did some research, and the only weather-related messages that are to be sent out are Tornado Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings. Apparently, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are "non-life threatening". That's not necessarily the case, if you ask me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on July 11, 2012, 07:56:59 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 07:21:39 PM

I just did some research, and the only weather-related messages that are to be sent out are Tornado Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings. Apparently, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are "non-life threatening". That's not necessarily the case, if you ask me.

I don't totally agree with what they're doing, but I guess logical people when they hear thunder will go inside anyway or when it starts raining. Meh, oh well. I still have TWC's svr tstorm text service set up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 11, 2012, 08:11:54 PM

The text messages don't cost anything, fyi.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 09:08:10 PM

I, as of about an hour ago, am beta testing iOS 6. On iOS 6, if you go to Settings>Notifications you can scroll down and find a section called "Government Alerts". From there you can turn off AMBER Alerts, Emergency Alerts, or both. I think Apple should have added a question mark icon next to that to provide more insight on to what exactly that is, because I have seen many posts on other forums from people asking why these messages are coming up o_O

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528088_2265598974928_1480574170_n.jpg (https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528088_2265598974928_1480574170_n.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 12, 2012, 04:37:25 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 11, 2012, 09:08:10 PM

I, as of about an hour ago, am beta testing iOS 6. On iOS 6, if you go to Settings>Notifications you can scroll down and find a section called "Government Alerts". From there you can turn off AMBER Alerts, Emergency Alerts, or both. I think Apple should have added a question mark icon next to that to provide more insight on to what exactly that is, because I have seen many posts on other forums from people asking why these messages are coming up o_O

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528088_2265598974928_1480574170_n.jpg (https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528088_2265598974928_1480574170_n.jpg)

I made your image a link so that it doesn't take up too much of the screen.  I know there is work going on to make these severe weather alerts and other emergency products easier to be received by cell phones and other wireless devices.  I don't know many details though as it's a project beyond my scope of knowledge.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 12, 2012, 11:12:20 PM

Good gosh!!! :blink:  Well, the NWS is clearly having problems getting data from the AWOS observation station at Temple, TX (which is about two hours south of Dallas).  Either that, or I feel sorry for the residents of Temple who have seen blistering hot temperatures and below freezing temperatures all in a day. :P  See this link (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Temple&state=TX&site=FWD&textField1=31.0977&textField2=-97.3635&e=0) for the error.

And in case NWS fixes the error before you're able to see it live, I've attached a couple of screenshots.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 12, 2012, 11:24:03 PM

Andy, it's a failing temperature and dewpoint sensor at that particular station.  I've seen that several times at other sites, and it wouldn't surprise me if the extreme heat has something to do with it.  Since it's an AWOS (cheaper and not as accurate as an ASOS, which the NWS does maintain), they can't do anything except call someone to notify the FAA about it unless the sensor magically fixes itself when it cools down tonight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 13, 2012, 11:12:37 AM

*sigh* I miss the days when most of the observations were humanly operated...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 13, 2012, 10:28:52 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 13, 2012, 11:12:37 AM

*sigh* I miss the days when most of the observations were humanly operated...

Major airports have all the human observations today.  I do remember when things were like you said.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 13, 2012, 10:34:09 PM

Wow, what the heck happened?! It's suddenly gotten quiet around here within the last 48 hours... :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2012, 10:53:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2012, 10:34:09 PM

Wow, what the heck happened?! It's suddenly gotten quiet around here within the last 48 hours... :unsure:

I've noticed the same thing. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 13, 2012, 11:00:20 PM

Quote from: Stephen on July 13, 2012, 10:53:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2012, 10:34:09 PM

Wow, what the heck happened?! It's suddenly gotten quiet around here within the last 48 hours... :unsure:

I've noticed the same thing. :unsure:

I have a feeling my posts a couple days ago from my talk with Martin on how he felt things have been going are to blame.  There wasn't much I could do.  Either he or myself was going to express it.  We just wanted to see less negativity and general complaining along with making sure everyone knew how to report proper issues to us so that we're not overwhelmed.  To me, that's not a very huge request, but it apparently is to some people.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 13, 2012, 11:03:54 PM

I agree. The forum has been completely dead today. Not one new post for hours at time. Hopefully this isn't permanent

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 13, 2012, 11:07:14 PM

Guys, I think we go through this too much.  There have always been just some days when not a lot of people are online, or when there is simply not much to say.  It's usually never permanent. :no:  I would only worry about the decline in activity if such quietness lasted for over a week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 13, 2012, 11:10:20 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 13, 2012, 11:07:14 PM

Guys, I think we go through this too much.  There have always been just some days when not a lot of people are online, or when there is simply not much to say.  It's usually never permanent. :no:  I would only worry about the decline in activity if such quietness lasted for over a week.

Really?! I have never seen it this quiet ever in my whole time of being a TWC Today member! :blink:

This excludes the 5-day forum outage that happened in December 2009.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 13, 2012, 11:12:45 PM

Well, I think I've jump-started activity for now. :P  In short, I just wanted to make sure people didn't take my posts so harshly as I was only trying to communicate a serious message and simply asked for cooperation.  As long as we try to make things positive even if TWC isn't having the best of times, then Martin and I will be happy with it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 13, 2012, 11:17:34 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 13, 2012, 11:10:20 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 13, 2012, 11:07:14 PM

Guys, I think we go through this too much.  There have always been just some days when not a lot of people are online, or when there is simply not much to say.  It's usually never permanent. :no:  I would only worry about the decline in activity if such quietness lasted for over a week.

Really?! I have never seen it this quiet ever in my whole time of being a TWC Today member! :blink:

This excludes the 5-day forum outage that happened in December 2009.

There was a stretch last year that lasted three days if I remember somewhat, but yeah, it has been quiet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 13, 2012, 11:17:44 PM

BTW guys, I don't know if any of you noticed, but we've recently reached 4000 topics on here.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 14, 2012, 05:35:27 PM

Here's Alexandra Steele (now at CNN for any of you that don't know) explaining what a derecho is!  :biggrin:

Meteorologist explains what a derecho is (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K61qGvKltL8#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 14, 2012, 06:11:53 PM

Quote from: Eric on July 11, 2012, 03:14:40 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 11, 2012, 01:47:50 PM

He wants to see far less complaining about it from here on out, or he's going to take a lot more action in the near future.

This statement worries me.  Does it mean that "fans" aren't allowed to have complaints about the current direction of the network?  Or, let me phrase it another way... Are "fans" supposed to be those who support the network in its current incarnation without longing for a return to how it was pre-NBC?  I used to be a fan of The Weather Channel, but I'm sure as heck not a fan now that it's turned into an entertainment network.

You are no longer a fan of the current network if you no longer have anything positive to contribute towards it. Sorry but thats simply how I see it. If you no longer like something you can't call yourself a fan of it. This forum was established to find like minded people who enjoyed various aspects of The Weather Channel... not to complain about how its not being run to your satisfaction. Some of you dislike the programming, OCMs, music, local forecasts (or lack thereof), etc. What do you actually like then? This board has a close community that likes to interact about personal and off topic issues. While thats fine it can't be the main reason the forum exists. If there are no longer any fans of The Weather Channel then this forum serves no purpose and should cease to continue operation or at least become archive only. You all should try to look on the bright side of the changes since there is little you can do to turn back the clock.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 14, 2012, 07:30:02 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 14, 2012, 05:35:27 PM

Here's Alexandra Steele (now at CNN for any of you that don't know) explaining what a derecho is!  :biggrin:

Meteorologist explains what a derecho is ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K61qGvKltL8#ws[/url])

She must be still at freelancing status with them because a few months ago I didn't see her name listed on their website and I still don't today. :no: (Just pull down the weather tab)
http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/quest.richard.html (http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/quest.richard.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 15, 2012, 11:51:29 AM

Quote from: TWCToday on July 14, 2012, 06:11:53 PM

You are no longer a fan of the current network if you no longer have anything positive to contribute towards it. Sorry but thats simply how I see it. If you no longer like something you can't call yourself a fan of it. This forum was established to find like minded people who enjoyed various aspects of The Weather Channel... not to complain about how its not being run to your satisfaction. Some of you dislike the programming, OCMs, music, local forecasts (or lack thereof), etc. What do you actually like then? This board has a close community that likes to interact about personal and off topic issues. While thats fine it can't be the main reason the forum exists. If there are no longer any fans of The Weather Channel then this forum serves no purpose and should cease to continue operation or at least become archive only. You all should try to look on the bright side of the changes since there is little you can do to turn back the clock.

But, we can still talk about classic TWC in a positive matter, right? I'm not longer a fan of present TWC programming and haven't since probably 2007 (only watched for LFs after that), but that doesn't mean my interest in classic TWC will ever go away. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 15, 2012, 08:45:38 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 15, 2012, 11:51:29 AM

Quote from: TWCToday on July 14, 2012, 06:11:53 PM

You are no longer a fan of the current network if you no longer have anything positive to contribute towards it. Sorry but thats simply how I see it. If you no longer like something you can't call yourself a fan of it. This forum was established to find like minded people who enjoyed various aspects of The Weather Channel... not to complain about how its not being run to your satisfaction. Some of you dislike the programming, OCMs, music, local forecasts (or lack thereof), etc. What do you actually like then? This board has a close community that likes to interact about personal and off topic issues. While thats fine it can't be the main reason the forum exists. If there are no longer any fans of The Weather Channel then this forum serves no purpose and should cease to continue operation or at least become archive only. You all should try to look on the bright side of the changes since there is little you can do to turn back the clock.

But, we can still talk about classic TWC in a positive matter, right? I'm not longer a fan of present TWC programming and haven't since probably 2007 (only watched for LFs after that), but that doesn't mean my interest in classic TWC will ever go away. :yes:

I, personally, think that would be fine, Mike, though Martin can certainly give his opinion on it.  Basically, it's posts such as "TWC sucks now...NBC ruined TWC...Screw you NBC...TWC's discontinuation of smooth jazz is the end of the world...The L-Bar is the death of me...blah...blah...blah" that are really getting on all of our nerves.  Sure, maybe some of TWC's latest decisions aren't the best in someone's opinion, but only talking about the bad side of changes and making these adamant, angry posts are just too much.  This forum is called TWC Today, and it's a "fan" forum.  If people can only talk about how much they hate TWC, then I really don't see this forum serving much purpose.

I, too, want to apologize to anyone who thinks we are acting like tyrants.  But I hope you can understand that these posts about how much one person thinks TWC sucks (that, let me add, often turn into arguments and heated debates) are really bringing the forum down.  And that's what the admins/mods are trying to prevent.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 16, 2012, 03:02:52 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 15, 2012, 11:51:29 AM

But, we can still talk about classic TWC in a positive matter, right? I'm not longer a fan of present TWC programming and haven't since probably 2007 (only watched for LFs after that), but that doesn't mean my interest in classic TWC will ever go away. :yes:

Oh of course! My point really is that the repeated negativity thats recently been going on isn't productive and no longer adds to the conversation. I highly encourage everyone to share and comment on classic moments they like. Talk about the TWC you liked not the one you dislike :)

Quote from: WeatherWitness on July 15, 2012, 08:45:38 PM

I, too, want to apologize to anyone who thinks we are acting like tyrants.  But I hope you can understand that these posts about how much one person thinks TWC sucks (that, let me add, often turn into arguments and heated debates) are really bringing the forum down.  And that's what the admins/mods are trying to prevent.

Exactly. The atmosphere here is supposed to be about the passion and love for TWC classic and current. The forum isnt meant for people to simply bash the network for everything it does. I and others would like to see a return to focusing on the positive aspects of TWC rather than the negative. Find something you enjoy or enjoyed and start a conversation about it!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 18, 2012, 08:59:12 AM

Saw this at another forum... it's snowing in Southern Massachusetts today?! :rofl2:

(http://i.imgur.com/OvnLL.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 18, 2012, 09:54:38 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 18, 2012, 08:59:12 AM

Saw this at another forum... it's snowing in Southern Massachusetts today?! :rofl2:

([url]http://i.imgur.com/OvnLL.jpg[/url])

I bet you wished it was gonna snow up here  :bleh:

(http://forecast.weather.gov/images/wtf/medium/scttsra60.png)

(http://forecast.weather.gov/images/wtf/medium/ntsra60.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 05:15:54 PM

I had recently uncovered this from my personal computer files...

Loudest Thunderclap I've Ever Heard!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2lLPbxdLQI#)

This is just a photograph and sound of a very loud thunderclap I caught with my old camera back in Spokane just over three years ago. This clap of thunder so was so loud it knocked out my power for about an hour or two.

Sadly, I had lost the original camera video, but thankfully this snapshot and the sound from that video had survived  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:22:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url])

IIRC, didn't he get sued for sexually harassing someone at TWC a few years back?  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 11:26:11 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:22:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url])

IIRC, didn't he get sued for sexually harassing someone at TWC a few years back?  :unsure:

yep.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:33:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 11:26:11 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:22:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url])

IIRC, didn't he get sued for sexually harassing someone at TWC a few years back?  :unsure:

yep.

I thought so. Thanks for the clarification  :thumbsup:

Speaking of autographed photographs of TWC meteorologists, either former or current, I do have a photo of Jim Cantore I got from him a years ago, signed by the Can-man himself. I can scan and post the photo here if anyone wishes to see it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 11:53:04 PM

I have autographs from Steele and Forbes. I got them 3 Julys ago. I just wish I got one from lemke and schwartz before they left. They were a pleasure to watch

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on July 19, 2012, 01:13:20 PM

When Jim stopped up in Orchard Park a few months ago to cover the snowstorm, my mom ran into him at the park and got him to autograph a slip of paper for me, which was pretty darn cool in my opinion!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on July 19, 2012, 08:16:25 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:33:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 11:26:11 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:22:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url])

IIRC, didn't he get sued for sexually harassing someone at TWC a few years back?  :unsure:

yep.

I thought so. Thanks for the clarification  :thumbsup:

Speaking of autographed photographs of TWC meteorologists, either former or current, I do have a photo of Jim Cantore I got from him a years ago, signed by the Can-man himself. I can scan and post the photo here if anyone wishes to see it.

Oh heck yes! I sent in one of those TWC autograph request forms about a year ago and never got one... I guess they did away with that!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 19, 2012, 08:19:58 PM

In the FAQ they claim they still do OCM autographs.

Quote

We have publicity photos for most of our on camera meteorologists. Although there is no guarantee on availability or how long it might take, we do try to grant the requests we receive for autographs. For an autographed picture of your favorite OCM, please fill out the assistance request form and include both the OCM's name and your preferred mailing address, and we will process that request.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on July 20, 2012, 10:15:52 AM

My prayers and thoughts go out to those affected by this tragedy in Colorado.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 20, 2012, 10:16:50 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on July 20, 2012, 10:15:52 AM

My prayers and thoughts go out to those affected by this tragedy in Colorado.

Yeah, mine too. :hmm:

More info http://www.9news.com/news/article/278707/71/Shooting-in-Aurora- (http://www.9news.com/news/article/278707/71/Shooting-in-Aurora-)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 20, 2012, 10:27:48 AM

Quote from: Zach on July 20, 2012, 10:16:50 AM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on July 20, 2012, 10:15:52 AM

My prayers and thoughts go out to those affected by this tragedy in Colorado.

Yeah, mine too. :hmm:

More info [url]http://www.9news.com/news/article/278707/71/Shooting-in-Aurora-[/url] ([url]http://www.9news.com/news/article/278707/71/Shooting-in-Aurora-[/url])

Me too. That is just so sad  :(

Don't some people like this idiot have better things to do then to go and shoot innocent people?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 20, 2012, 11:15:36 AM

This was a terrible tragedy. Let me get this straight: according to a CNN article I read the guy shot 50 people?!?! Is he nuts?!?! They also concealed the theaters name ..though it mightve been mentioned somewhere. Sigh I haven't been to the movies in 3 years and this scenario    makes me a little more fearful now :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on July 20, 2012, 11:49:07 AM

I had to wake up to the news of this shootout. This tragedy is just appalling and terrible. :(

Let's hope justice takes its course with James Holmes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 20, 2012, 12:18:38 PM

My prayers to out to the families of the victims. This reminds me of the Westroads Mall shooting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westroads_Mall_shooting) back in 2007. So sad. :(

Also, for those interested, this is a live stream (http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=65071045001) from 9NEWS in Colorado.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 20, 2012, 02:46:46 PM

Double post, sorry.

For those interested, I recorded the CBS News Special Report intro when they broke in for the press conference earlier this afternoon. This is the red version of the intro (I have always seen blue).

CBS Special Report Intro with Countdown (Red Version - HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgcuL3coc8E#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 20, 2012, 07:44:30 PM

This entire situation is very troubling and upsetting and I'm not just talking about with the shooter, I'm talking about his mother also who just happens to be a psychiatric nurse so she's specialized to deal with people who suffer from or show signs of mental illness and yet her response when the police call her is, "You've got the right person." WHAT? :huh: Since I don't know any further details from that, I'll reserve any further judgement on that statement, but if she knew her son was not in the right place mentally and if she didn't try to get him any help I personally think she's as responsible for what happened as he is. Nonetheless, my heart goes out to the families of victims who were injured or killed. :( It's interesting and amazing how in tragic events like this you hear stories of how some people chose not to go somewhere or they went to this place late which altered the outcome of what might have happened to them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on July 20, 2012, 09:20:26 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 20, 2012, 02:46:46 PM

Double post, sorry.

For those interested, I recorded the CBS News Special Report intro when they broke in for the press conference earlier this afternoon. This is the red version of the intro (I have always seen blue).

CBS Special Report Intro with Countdown (Red Version - HD) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgcuL3coc8E#ws[/url])

When the Justice(s) upheld Obamacare, I saw the red version. I think they've used red for HD and blue for SD.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2012, 01:05:21 PM

My local accuweather channel must be high this morning. They were playing Christmas tunes all throughout the night :huh: They still are playing Christmas songs....I think April Fool's Day is a little too late? :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 21, 2012, 01:35:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2012, 01:05:21 PM

My local accuweather channel must be high this morning. They were playing Christmas tunes all throughout the night :huh: They still are playing Christmas songs....I think April Fool's Day is a little too late? :unsure:

It's Christmas in July! :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 21, 2012, 05:08:05 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 19, 2012, 08:16:25 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:33:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 11:26:11 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:22:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url])

IIRC, didn't he get sued for sexually harassing someone at TWC a few years back?  :unsure:

yep.

I thought so. Thanks for the clarification  :thumbsup:

Speaking of autographed photographs of TWC meteorologists, either former or current, I do have a photo of Jim Cantore I got from him a years ago, signed by the Can-man himself. I can scan and post the photo here if anyone wishes to see it.

Oh heck yes! I sent in one of those TWC autograph request forms about a year ago and never got one... I guess they did away with that!

Can't scan because my printer/scanner does appear to be working anymore  :no: 

I have a Canon MX870 printer and scanner, and I get this error message on the LED screen "Error 5012: Turn off power and try again. If problem still persists, check your manual for instructions." I turned it off again and again, nothing. Plus I had long lost my printer's manual. Then I tried looking online for answers and it turns out that I need to replace the flatbed motor on the scanner, which is costly. Does anyone here have a better solution to error #5012 instead of buying an expensive motor for my dead scanner?  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on July 21, 2012, 06:00:52 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 21, 2012, 05:08:05 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 19, 2012, 08:16:25 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:33:56 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 11:26:11 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 18, 2012, 11:22:24 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 18, 2012, 10:53:42 PM

Just for laughs...
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Stokes-Weather-Channel-Signed-Auto-8x10-photo-/320851317777[/url])

IIRC, didn't he get sued for sexually harassing someone at TWC a few years back?  :unsure:

yep.

I thought so. Thanks for the clarification  :thumbsup:

Speaking of autographed photographs of TWC meteorologists, either former or current, I do have a photo of Jim Cantore I got from him a years ago, signed by the Can-man himself. I can scan and post the photo here if anyone wishes to see it.

Oh heck yes! I sent in one of those TWC autograph request forms about a year ago and never got one... I guess they did away with that!

Can't scan because my printer/scanner does appear to be working anymore  :no: 

I have a Canon MX870 printer and scanner, and I get this error message on the LED screen "Error 5012: Turn off power and try again. If problem still persists, check your manual for instructions." I turned it off again and again, nothing. Plus I had long lost my printer's manual. Then I tried looking online for answers and it turns out that I need to replace the flatbed motor on the scanner, which is costly. Does anyone here have a better solution to error #5012 instead of buying an expensive motor for my dead scanner?  :blink:

New printer  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2012, 09:02:58 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 21, 2012, 01:35:49 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2012, 01:05:21 PM

My local accuweather channel must be high this morning. They were playing Christmas tunes all throughout the night :huh: They still are playing Christmas songs....I think April Fool's Day is a little too late? :unsure:

It's Christmas in July! :P

Yes..that could be the case. I got so angry that I deleted the recording off of my DVR. If they continue playing xmas tunes tonight I will upload a clip of two on YT for comparison purposes tomorrow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 21, 2012, 10:34:02 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 20, 2012, 12:18:38 PM

My prayers to out to the families of the victims. This reminds me of the Westroads Mall shooting ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westroads_Mall_shooting[/url]) back in 2007. So sad. :(

Also, for those interested, this is a live stream ([url]http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=65071045001[/url]) from 9NEWS in Colorado.

Anyone think security at movie theaters will become a nightmare now like at airports? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 21, 2012, 11:22:42 PM

Quote from: Austin M. on July 21, 2012, 06:00:52 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 21, 2012, 05:08:05 PM

Can't scan because my printer/scanner does appear to be working anymore  :no: 

I have a Canon MX870 printer and scanner, and I get this error message on the LED screen "Error 5012: Turn off power and try again. If problem still persists, check your manual for instructions." I turned it off again and again, nothing. Plus I had long lost my printer's manual. Then I tried looking online for answers and it turns out that I need to replace the flatbed motor on the scanner, which is costly. Does anyone here have a better solution to error #5012 instead of buying an expensive motor for my dead scanner?  :blink:

New printer  :biggrin:

Just what I did. Went to a WalMart eighty miles away from my house and bought a new Canon printer. I'm installing it as we speak  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Nathan - a.k.a. NWRGeek on July 22, 2012, 08:17:33 AM

Perfect Paul's return on October 29, 2011 during Snowtober:
NOAA Weather Radio - EAS #89 - Winter Storm Warning - 10/29/11 4:55 AM EDT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up56lTP7C_s#ws)

(oh, and my area was under that warning :P)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 22, 2012, 02:00:06 PM

Here is the Christmas in July video:
It's Christmas....in July? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9diX1WVJM4#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 22, 2012, 02:14:42 PM

(https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7dyD65S1CyFaDX3DMZEbVj41H8WyqCRxOLTn-QlfSx1mLBPwCUw)

Did someone ever notice it and correct the issue? LOL.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 22, 2012, 02:42:27 PM

North Head Lighthouse in Washington state

North Head Lighthouse- July 22, 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jslh0vpGCs8#ws)


The Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean- July 22, 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nU9AwtMLys#ws)


Ahhh... it's so nice to live so close to the sea...  B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 22, 2012, 02:45:57 PM

I wish the user would lower the price. :/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 22, 2012, 03:01:30 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 22, 2012, 02:14:42 PM

(https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7dyD65S1CyFaDX3DMZEbVj41H8WyqCRxOLTn-QlfSx1mLBPwCUw)

Did someone ever notice it and correct the issue? LOL.

Nope...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:03:11 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 22, 2012, 02:45:57 PM

I wish the user would lower the price. :/

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url])

The STAR 4000 is just a mere paperweight unless you have an uplink via C/Ku band satellite to TWC's analog feed, since it downloads everything through satellite (including the graphics). So be aware of that before you buy the unit and attempt to operate it. :thumbsup:

EDIT: I will say, that 4000 is overpriced. A headend could probably buy a refurbished STAR XL or IntelliStar directly from TWC for less than that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 22, 2012, 03:09:56 PM

According to this Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Local_AccuWeather_Channel_affiliates), we're getting the AccuWeather channel this summer on our local FOX affiliate, WHBQ-TV!

Here's some more information about the FOX partnership with AccuWeather. (http://rbr.com/fox-tv-stations-partners-with-accuweather/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:15:44 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 22, 2012, 03:09:56 PM

According to this Wikipedia article ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Local_AccuWeather_Channel_affiliates[/url]), we're getting the AccuWeather channel this summer on our local FOX affiliate, WHBQ-TV!

It's coming to all FOX O&Os where an ABC O&O doesn't already exist.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 22, 2012, 03:30:43 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:03:11 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 22, 2012, 02:45:57 PM

I wish the user would lower the price. :/

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url])

The STAR 4000 is just a mere paperweight unless you have an uplink via C/Ku band satellite to TWC's analog feed, since it downloads everything through satellite (including the graphics). So be aware of that before you buy the unit and attempt to operate it. :thumbsup:

EDIT: I will say, that 4000 is overpriced. A headend could probably buy a refurbished STAR XL or IntelliStar directly from TWC for less than that.

Maybe he wants the extra money to pay some bills. :P As much as I would like to have a 4000, I wouldn't know the slightest first thing to do with it, it would just be a pile of dust sitting in my room.

EDIT: Is all FOX O&O stations in partnership with Accuweather also? I noticed last month or the month before our is. I noticed from that link it says it's coming this summer. So I'm basically going to have two Accuweather channels here? :dunno:

Another EDIT: Heh, I thought Atlanta was ranked #8 out of the top 10, not #9 :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 22, 2012, 03:34:19 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:15:44 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 22, 2012, 03:09:56 PM

According to this Wikipedia article ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Local_AccuWeather_Channel_affiliates[/url]), we're getting the AccuWeather channel this summer on our local FOX affiliate, WHBQ-TV!

It's coming to all FOX O&Os where an ABC O&O doesn't already exist.

What about in areas where an ABC O&O does exist but doesn't carry the channel, like here?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:37:13 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 22, 2012, 03:34:19 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:15:44 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 22, 2012, 03:09:56 PM

According to this Wikipedia article ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Local_AccuWeather_Channel_affiliates[/url]), we're getting the AccuWeather channel this summer on our local FOX affiliate, WHBQ-TV!

It's coming to all FOX O&Os where an ABC O&O doesn't already exist.

What about in areas where an ABC O&O does exist but doesn't carry the channel, like here?

Because of the existing partnership between Accuweather and ABC, it's not getting implemented. Here's the official press entry from Accuweather (http://www.accuweather.com/en/press?entry=65798).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 22, 2012, 04:35:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:37:13 PM

Because of the existing partnership between Accuweather and ABC, it's not getting implemented. Here's the official press entry from Accuweather ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/press?entry=65798[/url]).

Oh.. I guess that's why all their O&O's dropped the channel then. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Austin M. on July 22, 2012, 04:45:47 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:03:11 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 22, 2012, 02:45:57 PM

I wish the user would lower the price. :/

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url])

The STAR 4000 is just a mere paperweight unless you have an uplink via C/Ku band satellite to TWC's analog feed, since it downloads everything through satellite (including the graphics). So be aware of that before you buy the unit and attempt to operate it. :thumbsup:

EDIT: I will say, that 4000 is overpriced. A headend could probably buy a refurbished STAR XL or IntelliStar directly from TWC for less than that.

I would have said that one may have been able to get into the Harddrive and download the graphics from it - but the graphics are drawn by the units processors (not base images/animations unlike the XL/IS)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 22, 2012, 05:58:43 PM

Pardon my ignorance but what does O&O stand for?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 22, 2012, 06:03:50 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 22, 2012, 05:58:43 PM

Pardon my ignorance but what does O&O stand for?

Owned and Operated

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 22, 2012, 06:23:34 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 22, 2012, 04:35:30 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2012, 03:37:13 PM

Because of the existing partnership between Accuweather and ABC, it's not getting implemented. Here's the official press entry from Accuweather ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/press?entry=65798[/url]).

Oh.. I guess that's why all their O&O's dropped the channel then. :hmm:

No, the dropping of the Accuweather Channel in ABC O&O markets has nothing to do with FTS's new partnership with Accuweather. It's just that ABC still has a partnership with Accuweather and I don't know why they would do that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on July 23, 2012, 03:52:34 AM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on July 22, 2012, 02:45:57 PM

I wish the user would lower the price. :/

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/330766154126?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0332f98e#ht_7183wt_1270[/url])

That price is just stupid. I got an IS for around that. Like Zach said its an old paper weight.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2012, 10:56:46 AM

As of this morning Accuweather fixed the fluke. It was funny while it lasted :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 23, 2012, 11:14:45 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2012, 10:56:46 AM

As of this morning Accuweather fixed the fluke. It was funny while it lasted :rofl:

It wasn't a fluke it was intentional... they did it last year too ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2012, 11:59:10 AM

Well they did a good job fooling us. They shoudlve done that on April Fools though. Either way, they brought back the pre-spring music (which is all 80s and 90s jazz :( :( ) so I probably won't be recording much anymore since there are no twc songs in that batch

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 23, 2012, 11:27:25 PM

For the first time ever, I now have the HD TWC channel!   :dance:

I bought a Vizio 19" HD TV on Saturday and a couple of guys from Charter were fixing the cable line earlier today so I could get cable TV in the master bedroom. With my new TV, I get more channels (even some HD ones, courtesy of the QAM installed on the TV) than the SD TV I currently have in my living room.

So far, Charter has not yet installed the IS2 unit for Astoria so all I get now is the HD satellite LF.

Here's my question: Is there some kind of QAM tuner box I could purchase from Amazon or any store to use and connect my cable coax to, then to my DVD recorder in my living room so I can record the HD TWC channel someday? My DVD recorder does not have any coax jacks, only A/V jacks. Anyone have any advice on this situation?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on July 23, 2012, 11:59:54 PM

I saw this interesting story air late last night during WC, about a Tampa Bay Times reporter who went a week without a car, braving heat and rain.

http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/news-41/top-stories-169/no-car-for-a-week-29741 (http://www.weather.com/weather/videos/news-41/top-stories-169/no-car-for-a-week-29741)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 24, 2012, 10:48:53 AM

I was unable to find a tuner box for my DVD recorder, but I did find this for my PC:

http://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-PCTV-USB-Stick-23049/dp/B003IPC1WE/ref=sr_1_3?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343101529&sr=1-3&keywords=qam+tuner+usb (http://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-PCTV-USB-Stick-23049/dp/B003IPC1WE/ref=sr_1_3?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343101529&sr=1-3&keywords=qam+tuner+usb)

I'm thinking about purchasing this USB tuner stick to record off some of the HD channels I get with Charter Limited Basic Cable. What do you guys think? Is this any good?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2012, 11:28:13 AM

If you want good HD quality programming, try getting the WinTV PVR tuner instead. Pinnacles tuners suck in my opinion

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2012, 11:58:16 AM

Pinnacle tuners are good, IMO. Not sure why you would say that because I have had good luck with mine.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 24, 2012, 12:05:19 PM

I prefer the Pinnacle anyway. If it works okay with Zach, I'll consider this brand myself. Plus it's cheaper than the WinTV one anyway, fitting well within my budget. I'll let you guys know when I do order it, but it might be a while because I'm just in thoughts about doing so.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 24, 2012, 10:01:49 PM

Is anyone having issues replying to comments on youtube? The reply button isn't working for me at all anywhere on the site...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 24, 2012, 10:09:19 PM

Same issue here.

http://productforums.google.com/forum/# (http://productforums.google.com/forum/#)!topic/youtube/if2swHxzF3o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 24, 2012, 10:15:45 PM

I am looking forward to getting to the summit of MT. Washington tomorrow. It's sure going to be cold, forecast temperatures are expected to be in the 40's and very windy. A big contrast to what I was experiencing today in Boston, (almost 90 degrees). Right now I'm in Concord, NH and it's already feeling a bit chilly now that the cold front has passed. 68F and Clear.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 24, 2012, 10:33:26 PM

Okay kiddies, I just ordered the Pinnacle PCTV HD USB 2.0 Stick 23049 from Amazon. You can expect to see HD TWC clips from me in the near future, if this USB stick picks all of up the digital channels (including TWC in HD) on my limited basic cable service from Charter  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2012, 11:01:05 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 24, 2012, 10:33:26 PM

Okay kiddies, I just ordered the Pinnacle PCTV HD USB 2.0 Stick 23049 from Amazon. You can expect to see HD TWC clips from me in the near future, if this USB stick picks all of up the digital channels (including TWC in HD) on my limited basic cable service from Charter  :)

Are you certain about that? I did a Silicondust search (http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:98631#lineup_8349819) for Long Beach, WA and TWC HD doesn't show up.. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 24, 2012, 11:10:26 PM

It doesn't show TWC HD for my area either, even though I do receive TWC HD. I think it hasn't been updated in a while.

http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:38671#lineup_8350909 (http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:38671#lineup_8350909)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 24, 2012, 11:13:20 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 24, 2012, 11:10:26 PM

It doesn't show TWC HD for my area either, even though I do receive TWC HD. I think it hasn't been updated in a while.

[url]http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:38671#lineup_8350909[/url] ([url]http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:38671#lineup_8350909[/url])

Generally, silicondust doesn't show TWC for their Comcast lineups. I could be wrong but when I used that website frequently in the past, I would never get TWC on a comcast based listing. You're going to have a better chance finding TWC from Time Warner, Cox and local independent cable companies...although that doesn't mean every single Comcast lineup won't have TWC listed. I think I found one for LA once

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 24, 2012, 11:16:02 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 24, 2012, 11:10:26 PM

It doesn't show TWC HD for my area either, even though I do receive TWC HD. I think it hasn't been updated in a while.

[url]http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:38671#lineup_8350909[/url] ([url]http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:38671#lineup_8350909[/url])

That's because Silicondust only shows unencrypted channels for cable lineups. TWC HD isn't unencrypted in too many areas :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 24, 2012, 11:21:28 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 24, 2012, 11:01:05 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 24, 2012, 10:33:26 PM

Okay kiddies, I just ordered the Pinnacle PCTV HD USB 2.0 Stick 23049 from Amazon. You can expect to see HD TWC clips from me in the near future, if this USB stick picks all of up the digital channels (including TWC in HD) on my limited basic cable service from Charter  :)

Are you certain about that? I did a Silicondust search ([url]http://www.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/lineup_web/US:98631#lineup_8349819[/url]) for Long Beach, WA and TWC HD doesn't show up.. :unsure:

According to the channel lineup on Charter's website for ZIP 98631 (Long Beach) TWC in HD is listed under basic, which I get with the HD TV I have in my master bedroom, however, it is listed as channel 1-1 on the TV instead of 763 as listed in Charter's lineup. I attached a screenshot of the lineup for LB for reference. It's not the actual screenshot, I merged a still of the TWCHD row with a still of the cable package column to show where the channel is listed under.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Nathan - a.k.a. NWRGeek on July 25, 2012, 08:15:33 AM

Quote from: Mike M on July 24, 2012, 10:01:49 PM

Is anyone having issues replying to comments on youtube? The reply button isn't working for me at all anywhere on the site...

You have to delete your Google+ account. (not my fault)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 25, 2012, 09:18:56 PM

silicondust is back? hooo!! :thrilled:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 25, 2012, 09:37:29 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 25, 2012, 09:18:56 PM

silicondust is back? hooo!! :thrilled:

Yes, it has been for a month now. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 25, 2012, 10:40:27 PM

I don't know how many of you know or have heard of Monica Pearson (Kaufman) She is a true legend of Atlanta's local news at WSB-TV anchoring at that station for 37 years (July 1975-July 25, 2012) You probably noticed I have today's date in the parenthesis, well today was her very last day anchoring the 4pm and 6pm evening newscast. I'm gonna miss seeing her on a daily basis, I grew up watching this lady most of my life, were talking nearly 20 years here! :lol: She's very poise, professional, a true class act, and is truly irreplaceable. This station will never be the same without her, I almost started to cry once it sunk in for me she would no longer be there. :cry3: Her co-anchors Justin Farmer and Jovita Moore will be taking on the torch as the next generation. I have no doubt they’ll make Monica proud, they’re a great pair, but they have some MAJOR shoes to fill.
A few tidbits about her:
Broke racial barriers by becoming not only the first female news anchor, but the first black female news anchor in Atlanta changing the landscape of Atlanta's news industry.
She beat out Jane Pauley (Former TODAY show host) and get this: Oprah Winfrey for the job! Robin Roberts (GMA host) and Monica are former colleagues/friends having worked together at WSB back in the 1980s.
Has covered many major stories in the nation and around the world.
Has won 33 Emmys for her journalism work.
After retirement, she plans to attend UGA (University of Georgia) for the Fall 2012 semester to get her Masters in broadcast journalism (She already has her Bachelors) and after that become a teacher along with continuing her humanitarian work.
 I'll let this video do the rest of the talking if any of you are interested in watching This is only Part 1, At the end, Diane Sawyer sends her best wishes in a video message.

Monica Pearson's Last Day Anchoring WSB-TV's Evening Newscast - July 25, 2012 1/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU6sp4G6Iq4#ws)

Monica Pearson's Last Day Anchoring WSB-TV's Evening Newscast - July 25, 2012 2/2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za6Q9gqoYZI#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on July 25, 2012, 10:42:45 PM

At least to know it's nice that she's leaving of her own free will instead of being forced out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 25, 2012, 10:46:30 PM

Quote from: Eric on July 25, 2012, 10:42:45 PM

At least to know it's nice that she's leaving of her own free will instead of being forced out.

They would never force her out, she's like the "Jim Cantore" of Atlanta news. Besides that station is literally like a tight knit family it would be an ultimate betrayal and raise plenty of hell with viewers believe me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2012, 11:13:48 PM

I miss seeing Dagmar Midcap on WGCL. When I went to Atlanta, I would watch her every night on there back in 2008. She was very professional with her job though I can understand her reasons for leaving the station 2 years ago.

Pearson is another great OCM. I wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors. 37 years is quite an accomplishment

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 26, 2012, 12:19:22 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 25, 2012, 11:13:48 PM

I miss seeing Dagmar Midcap on WGCL. When I went to Atlanta, I would watch her every night on there back in 2008. She was very professional with her job though I can understand her reasons for leaving the station 2 years ago.

Pearson is another great OCM. I wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors. 37 years is quite an accomplishment

Don't you mean news anchor? Monica isn't an OCM.

Dagmar had a nice down to earth and charismatic personality which I liked. For something who isn't certified, she seemed to act as if she knew quite a bit. As shallow as this sounds, she's the only reason I would watch that channel. She was voted Sexiest Weather Girl here that same year I believe. Pretty sad about what happened to her boyfriend, I can understand why she chose to move to California to be with family. She's an OCM in San Diego now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2012, 12:27:53 AM

yeah sorry...I keep getting OCM and anchor mixed up. On the flipside, I saw Scott Williams on WTXF recently. When did he leave TWC for our home station? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 26, 2012, 12:29:51 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on July 26, 2012, 12:27:53 AM

yeah sorry...I keep getting OCM and meterologist mixed up. On the flipside, I saw Scott Williams on WTXF recently. When did he leave TWC for our home station? :huh:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/ocms/scott-williams-departs-twc/ (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/ocms/scott-williams-departs-twc/) ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 29, 2012, 08:51:14 PM

At some NWS offices they have their Doppler radar detect strong/severe thunderstorms all the time (like the offices in Spokane, WA or in Portland, OR) and at other offices the meteorologists detect the storms themselves all the time (like the office in Phoenix.)

I wonder why some offices have radars that detect severe weather and others have the meteorologists that detect the storms themselves  :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2012, 04:11:34 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 29, 2012, 08:51:14 PM

At some NWS offices they have their Doppler radar detect strong/severe thunderstorms all the time (like the offices in Spokane, WA or in Portland, OR) and at other offices the meteorologists detect the storms themselves all the time (like the office in Phoenix.)

I wonder why some offices have radars that detect severe weather and others have the meteorologists that detect the storms themselves  :thinking:

It's just different wording in the warning templates that each office has chosen.  Radar is a tool that helps meteorologists determine if a thunderstorm is severe or not.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 30, 2012, 07:09:42 AM

I saw last night Trevor's banner is being used for the Summer Olympics, that's  :cool3: followed by   :biggrin::twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 30, 2012, 09:59:22 AM

I saw that too. I really like that design.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 30, 2012, 10:44:39 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2012, 04:11:34 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 29, 2012, 08:51:14 PM

At some NWS offices they have their Doppler radar detect strong/severe thunderstorms all the time (like the offices in Spokane, WA or in Portland, OR) and at other offices the meteorologists detect the storms themselves all the time (like the office in Phoenix.)

I wonder why some offices have radars that detect severe weather and others have the meteorologists that detect the storms themselves  :thinking:

It's just different wording in the warning templates that each office has chosen.  Radar is a tool that helps meteorologists determine if a thunderstorm is severe or not.

Ahh, I understand now! Thanks  :biggrin:


I, too, like Trevor's 2012 Olympics banner. Very nice :clap:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 30, 2012, 11:48:25 AM

Thank you very much! It's my first try at doing something like this.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 30, 2012, 01:27:00 PM

Thanks for the banner, Trevor.  It looks good. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 30, 2012, 02:49:54 PM

Hmm, that seller who had the 4000 on eBay now apparently has two of them, but they are certainly overpriced.. :thinking:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/290750348357?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D43%26meid%3D978233420636994586%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1028%26rk%3D1%26#ht_7077wt_1396 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/290750348357?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D43%26meid%3D978233420636994586%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1028%26rk%3D1%26#ht_7077wt_1396)

Also, I notice that the headend ID label is missing from it. Is this a decommissioned unit?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on July 30, 2012, 09:28:09 PM

Quote from: Zach on July 30, 2012, 02:49:54 PM

Hmm, that seller who had the 4000 on eBay now apparently has two of them, but they are certainly overpriced.. :thinking:

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/290750348357?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D43%26meid%3D978233420636994586%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1028%26rk%3D1%26#ht_7077wt_1396[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NORTHERN-TELECOM-NORTEL-WEATHER-STAR-4000-WEATHER-CHANNEL-FORECAST-BROADCASTER-/290750348357?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D43%26meid%3D978233420636994586%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1028%26rk%3D1%26#ht_7077wt_1396[/url])

Also, I notice that the headend ID label is missing from it. Is this a decommissioned unit?

Yeah, I certainly wouldn't pay that, let alone half that for the condition it's in.




I was looking at different pictures of cable headends, and I came across this one. Apparently, this picture was taken in October 2009 of the Sunrise Communications headend near Onaway, MI. You can see that they still utilized the Weather Star Jr.

Also, here's their website:
http://www.src-mi.com/ (http://www.src-mi.com/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 01, 2012, 02:44:50 AM

Kudos to Trevor for the very nice Olympic logo! Its really fitting for the site :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 02, 2012, 04:24:34 PM

Summers goin by to fast :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 02, 2012, 05:06:24 PM

Summer? What about 2012 in general?! When did we get through 2/3rds of the year?! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2012, 05:20:08 PM

I'm glad. This summer is terrible. Too hot, dry, lack of severe storms. I am looking forward to crisp autumn air and the start of school to keep my noggin content. Now that I think about it, it's not just summer but I can't believe I'm already done with my first year of college. I felt like I just began as a freshman yesterday

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 02, 2012, 06:18:03 PM

Unlike you all, I really haven't had a summer with all the work lately.  I'm still waiting for my vacation to come in a couple weeks. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 02, 2012, 06:21:29 PM

I still got about 3 weeks before I go back for my fall semester of college taking up a new program of study. I didn't like the first one I was in, I changed it right after my first semester ended.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 02, 2012, 06:57:30 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on August 02, 2012, 06:21:29 PM

I still got about 3 weeks before I go back for my fall semester of college taking up a new program of study. I didn't like the first one I was in, I changed it right after my first semester ended.

What are you majoring in?

I start at the end of the month. Almost 4 months of summer vacation and it's still going by too fast for me. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 02, 2012, 07:09:09 PM

^Design & Media Production

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 07:33:42 PM

I hope someone here who is experienced might help me with this dilemma...

My Pinnacle USB tuner stick came in the mail today. While trying it out on my laptop with Windows 7, I ran into a brick wall. I installed Pinnacle TVCenter on my laptop, plugged in my coax (with Charter Limited Basic Cable) into the tuner USB stick, then scanned for channels using TVCenter, and so far no channels from either ClearQAM or Analog have came through. Did I screw something up, or does this tuner usually take forever to scan for channels?  :unsure:

If none of this seems clear to you, let me know and I'll try to explain this further and clearer if needed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 02, 2012, 09:21:26 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on August 02, 2012, 05:06:24 PM

Summer? What about 2012 in general?! When did we get through 2/3rds of the year?! :lol:

2/3rds of the year? That means...oh no. Only 1/3 of a year left before *insert generic apocalyptic event here* happens! AUGH!  :fire:  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 02, 2012, 10:32:55 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 07:33:42 PM

I hope someone here who is experienced might help me with this dilemma...

My Pinnacle USB tuner stick came in the mail today. While trying it out on my laptop with Windows 7, I ran into a brick wall. I installed Pinnacle TVCenter on my laptop, plugged in my coax (with Charter Limited Basic Cable) into the tuner USB stick, then scanned for channels using TVCenter, and so far no channels from either ClearQAM or Analog have came through. Did I screw something up, or does this tuner usually take forever to scan for channels?  :unsure:

If none of this seems clear to you, let me know and I'll try to explain this further and clearer if needed.

I had a Pinnacle device some time ago. It would take a while to scan. Try restarting a couple times

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 10:56:38 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 02, 2012, 10:32:55 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 07:33:42 PM

I hope someone here who is experienced might help me with this dilemma...

My Pinnacle USB tuner stick came in the mail today. While trying it out on my laptop with Windows 7, I ran into a brick wall. I installed Pinnacle TVCenter on my laptop, plugged in my coax (with Charter Limited Basic Cable) into the tuner USB stick, then scanned for channels using TVCenter, and so far no channels from either ClearQAM or Analog have came through. Did I screw something up, or does this tuner usually take forever to scan for channels?  :unsure:

If none of this seems clear to you, let me know and I'll try to explain this further and clearer if needed.

I had a Pinnacle device some time ago. It would take a while to scan. Try restarting a couple times

So far I was able to get only the analog channels via Windows Media Center (it does not support ClearQAM.) I seem to have been impatient so that's why I hit a brick wall while scanning for the channels via Pinnacle TVCenter. Maybe I'll try another channel scan with TVCenter tomorrow morning and let it go for a while to see if it picks up all of the channels, including all of the available digital channels as well as a few HD channels :hmm:  :thinking: 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 02, 2012, 11:02:56 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 10:56:38 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 02, 2012, 10:32:55 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 07:33:42 PM

I hope someone here who is experienced might help me with this dilemma...

My Pinnacle USB tuner stick came in the mail today. While trying it out on my laptop with Windows 7, I ran into a brick wall. I installed Pinnacle TVCenter on my laptop, plugged in my coax (with Charter Limited Basic Cable) into the tuner USB stick, then scanned for channels using TVCenter, and so far no channels from either ClearQAM or Analog have came through. Did I screw something up, or does this tuner usually take forever to scan for channels?  :unsure:

If none of this seems clear to you, let me know and I'll try to explain this further and clearer if needed.

I had a Pinnacle device some time ago. It would take a while to scan. Try restarting a couple times

So far I was able to get only the analog channels via Windows Media Center (it does not support ClearQAM.) I seem to have been impatient so that's why I hit a brick wall while scanning for the channels via Pinnacle TVCenter. Maybe I'll try another channel scan with TVCenter tomorrow morning and let it go for a while to see if it picks up all of the channels, including all of the available digital channels as well as a few HD channels :hmm:  :thinking:

You need to switch it in the settings from Antenna to Cable :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 11:10:37 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 02, 2012, 11:02:56 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 10:56:38 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 02, 2012, 10:32:55 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 07:33:42 PM

I hope someone here who is experienced might help me with this dilemma...

My Pinnacle USB tuner stick came in the mail today. While trying it out on my laptop with Windows 7, I ran into a brick wall. I installed Pinnacle TVCenter on my laptop, plugged in my coax (with Charter Limited Basic Cable) into the tuner USB stick, then scanned for channels using TVCenter, and so far no channels from either ClearQAM or Analog have came through. Did I screw something up, or does this tuner usually take forever to scan for channels?  :unsure:

If none of this seems clear to you, let me know and I'll try to explain this further and clearer if needed.

I had a Pinnacle device some time ago. It would take a while to scan. Try restarting a couple times

So far I was able to get only the analog channels via Windows Media Center (it does not support ClearQAM.) I seem to have been impatient so that's why I hit a brick wall while scanning for the channels via Pinnacle TVCenter. Maybe I'll try another channel scan with TVCenter tomorrow morning and let it go for a while to see if it picks up all of the channels, including all of the available digital channels as well as a few HD channels :hmm:  :thinking:

You need to switch it in the settings from Antenna to Cable :thumbsup:

Under signal source in the hardware tab of TVCenter Settings Wizard, I had set the TV Antenna source to Cable. The scanning part takes forever, which I'll try again in the morning, unless I forgot something  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 02, 2012, 11:14:03 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 11:10:37 PM

Under signal source in the hardware tab of TVCenter Settings Wizard, I had set the TV Antenna source to Cable. The scanning part takes forever, which I'll try again in the morning, unless I forgot something  :unsure:

You can set it to do a quick scan..

(http://goput.it/t0w.png)

From the Channel Scan tab, click on "Advanced Options" and then change the scan mode to quick. But be aware it scans from frequency 1 through 125, so it could be a bit legnthy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 11:29:12 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 02, 2012, 11:14:03 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 02, 2012, 11:10:37 PM

Under signal source in the hardware tab of TVCenter Settings Wizard, I had set the TV Antenna source to Cable. The scanning part takes forever, which I'll try again in the morning, unless I forgot something  :unsure:

You can set it to do a quick scan..

([url]http://goput.it/t0w.png[/url])

From the Channel Scan tab, click on "Advanced Options" and then change the scan mode to quick. But be aware it scans from frequency 1 through 125, so it could be a bit legnthy.

Okay, I'll take a look at that in the morning. I'll be sure to let you know if it goes well or not  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 02, 2012, 11:59:26 PM

Hope it goes along for you. My tuner wouldn't scan regardless of the mode back when I got it in Christmas of 2007. I gave up on it

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Nathan - a.k.a. NWRGeek on August 03, 2012, 06:38:51 AM

Quote from: plane852 on August 02, 2012, 09:21:26 PM

before *insert generic apocalyptic event here* happens!

Not. Don't worry, it won't happen. It's only a mis-understanding of the Mayan calendar, boosted in 2009 by the sci-fi film "2012". Oh, and sci-fi means SCIENCE FICTION. People actually believed it and told all of their friends and family, but later realized (hopefully) that it's only sci-fi. Don't worry.

(scratch above paragraph if you were using sarcasm or were joking)

---

In other news, Boston.com made a typo in their Red Sox newsletter this morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 03, 2012, 11:55:30 AM

Quote from: Nathan - a.k.a. NWRGeek on August 03, 2012, 06:38:51 AM

Quote from: plane852 on August 02, 2012, 09:21:26 PM

before *insert generic apocalyptic event here* happens!

Not. Don't worry, it won't happen. It's only a mis-understanding of the Mayan calendar, boosted in 2009 by the sci-fi film "2012". Oh, and sci-fi means SCIENCE FICTION. People actually believed it and told all of their friends and family, but later realized (hopefully) that it's only sci-fi. Don't worry.

(scratch above paragraph if you were using sarcasm or were joking)

---

In other news, Boston.com made a typo in their Red Sox newsletter this morning.

It was sarcasm, but thanks for the clarification. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 03, 2012, 03:41:21 PM

I tried scanning for channels using TVCenter for three hours, and it found nothing at all  :no:  so I gave up on it.

Only Media Center recognizes the PCTV stick but not TVCenter itself so no HD TWC clips from me anytime soon  :no: The program only picks up the analog cable channels and it does not support ClearQAM at the moment  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2012, 03:44:13 PM

Jim, have you also checked on the pctvsystems (http://www.pctvsystems.com) web site to see if your drivers are to date? You may have to reinstall your tuner's drivers as well. If you want to, I could try to remotely help you via Teamviewer, but it's up to you. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 03, 2012, 04:16:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 03, 2012, 03:44:13 PM

Jim, have you also checked on the pctvsystems ([url]http://www.pctvsystems.com[/url]) web site to see if your drivers are to date? You may have to reinstall your tuner's drivers as well. If you want to, I could try to remotely help you via Teamviewer, but it's up to you. :thumbsup:

I gave that a shot, but Windows had determined that the driver for the PCTV device is up to date. Also, the program w-lanTV says "No PCTV device found!" Are there any other options you can think of that I can try to do?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2012, 04:29:54 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 03, 2012, 04:16:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 03, 2012, 03:44:13 PM

Jim, have you also checked on the pctvsystems ([url]http://www.pctvsystems.com[/url]) web site to see if your drivers are to date? You may have to reinstall your tuner's drivers as well. If you want to, I could try to remotely help you via Teamviewer, but it's up to you. :thumbsup:

I gave that a shot, but Windows had determined that the driver for the PCTV device is up to date. Also, the program w-lanTV says "No PCTV device found!" Are there any other options you can think of that I can try to do?

Again, I can help you out through remote support via Teamviewer if you want, but if you do this, please make sure that no personal stuff is on your desktop. Also, did you reinstall the drivers?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 03, 2012, 04:42:02 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 03, 2012, 04:29:54 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 03, 2012, 04:16:17 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 03, 2012, 03:44:13 PM

Jim, have you also checked on the pctvsystems ([url]http://www.pctvsystems.com[/url]) web site to see if your drivers are to date? You may have to reinstall your tuner's drivers as well. If you want to, I could try to remotely help you via Teamviewer, but it's up to you. :thumbsup:

I gave that a shot, but Windows had determined that the driver for the PCTV device is up to date. Also, the program w-lanTV says "No PCTV device found!" Are there any other options you can think of that I can try to do?

Again, I can help you out through remote support via Teamviewer if you want, but if you do this, please make sure that no personal stuff is on your desktop. Also, did you reinstall the drivers?

Yeah I tried that too, but no luck  :no:  I'll pass on the Teamviewer offer, but I think I'll try and work on the issue myself some more if I can. I definitely appreciate you trying to help me though, believe me. Thanks again for trying  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2012, 11:11:01 PM

I only have seven more days to my summer vacation! :dance:  I realize that I'm really late, but I couldn't get it scheduled until this time.  I'm planning a 10-day break with family to visit some nearby places and just relax after all the work I've endured lately from almost non-stop severe weather.  For those of you who still have summer vacations that are months long, enjoy them as they won't last when you reach my stage in life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 03, 2012, 11:13:50 PM

Wow, according to stats, today has been the most active day on the TWC Today/TWC Classics forums in all of 2012 so far! :dance:

i think its safe official to say that the inactivity from a week or so ago has finally ended  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 04, 2012, 12:15:08 AM

Funny u mentioned that I was looking at the forum stats about an hour ago :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 04, 2012, 12:28:45 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2012, 11:11:01 PM

For those of you who still have summer vacations that are months long, enjoy them as they won't last when you reach my stage in life.

Heh you got that right, I already miss being a kid... a lot :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 04, 2012, 07:08:52 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 04, 2012, 12:28:45 AM

Heh you got that right, I already miss being a kid... a lot :(

You need to make the most of what's available for you in college.  We all can miss the childhood years when things seemed far more peaceful and innocent, but there's a lot that you can do in the years ahead.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 05, 2012, 12:38:24 PM

Quite frankly, i miss the 90s and everything 2003 and earlier. Being a kid is better than being an adult but I do love being independent and managing things my way. It's gives you a sense of accomplishment

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 05, 2012, 01:38:14 PM

I found this intriguing. Looks like NCEP finally has a new home. Bye, Camp Springs. Hello, College Park!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/noaa-moving-forecasting-center-to-college-park/2012/08/04/6b5f208e-ddac-11e1-af1d-753c613ff6d8_story.html (http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/noaa-moving-forecasting-center-to-college-park/2012/08/04/6b5f208e-ddac-11e1-af1d-753c613ff6d8_story.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 05, 2012, 08:29:48 PM

Quote from: plane852 on August 05, 2012, 01:38:14 PM

I found this intriguing. Looks like NCEP finally has a new home. Bye, Camp Springs. Hello, College Park!

[url]http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/noaa-moving-forecasting-center-to-college-park/2012/08/04/6b5f208e-ddac-11e1-af1d-753c613ff6d8_story.html[/url] ([url]http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/noaa-moving-forecasting-center-to-college-park/2012/08/04/6b5f208e-ddac-11e1-af1d-753c613ff6d8_story.html[/url])

Yep they started moving in earlier last month. Its a really nice building
http://www.ncep.noaa.gov/news/ncwcp/ (http://www.ncep.noaa.gov/news/ncwcp/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 06, 2012, 11:11:14 AM

The Long Beach Peninsula has a monthly testing of their tsunami siren system, which occurs on the first Monday of every month at noon, my time. The Westminster Chimes are played for about 10 seconds followed by a 15-second verbal statement saying that it was only a test. Sometime once every year, the actual warning tone is played for about three minutes, and this occurs if an actual emergency was happening.

Today at noon, my time, I will attempt to record a video of the monthly test using my camera at one of the peninsula's siren poles located in Seaview, WA (the closest one I live near, which is about a mile from my house in LB.) If I successfully get a video, I'll post it here. Wish me luck   :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2012, 01:35:17 PM

dO post, their sirens are fascinating. Did anyone hear about the mass shooting at a Milwaukee temple? Terrible stuff going on. People are so sick and crazy these days

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 06, 2012, 02:14:19 PM

People are nuts. That's all I can really say.

This got me really steamed, though. NASCAR should probably work on getting their fans to shelter more quickly when a storm moves through - or be ready especially when the forecast says thunderstorms likely. Ugh.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/06/sport/motorsport/nascar-lightning-death/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 (http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/06/sport/motorsport/nascar-lightning-death/index.html?hpt=hp_t3)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 06, 2012, 03:30:23 PM

Monthly Tsunami Siren Test- Seaview, WA- August 6, 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY7v2zCQbhA#ws)

Here it is, folks. My video footage of the monthly tsunami siren test in Seaview.

Standing a little too close to the siren pole, the Westminster Chimes scared the crap out of me when they went off. You can see here that I accidentally shook my camera because of that   :whistling2:   :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 06, 2012, 05:10:53 PM

Very interesting! I would have definitely would have got scared too of the sirens.  :fear:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 06, 2012, 05:16:44 PM

The chime's on the siren are what the bell's at my school sound like.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 06, 2012, 05:27:28 PM

FYI, in case you didn't know, that's a Modulator siren by Federal Signal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 06, 2012, 05:31:02 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 06, 2012, 05:27:28 PM

FYI, in case you didn't know, that's a Modulator siren by Federal Signal.

Yup it is. We have one near the fire station in Absecon, though I don't think it's in operation currently.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2012, 08:10:46 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 06, 2012, 05:27:28 PM

FYI, in case you didn't know, that's a Modulator siren by Federal Signal.

There are a few of those on the University of South Florida campus and (through Google maps satellite image), I saw one on MacDill AFB in my area  :yes:

Also, there are Whelen WPS sirens all over Hillsborough County. There are a handful of Whelen WPS-28xx sirens (not sure on what exact model since I haven't counted the speakers) around port Tampa used in the emergency of toxic spills and a trio of Whelen WPS-2810s in and around the Valrico area used to alert residents of a breach at the Meddard reservoir. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 06, 2012, 10:45:55 PM

Quote from: Donovan on August 06, 2012, 05:16:44 PM

The chime's on the siren are what the bell's at my school sound like.  :yes:

Yep, the Westminster Chimes are commonly heard nowadays. My high school back in Spokane also had them on their bell system. My parents have a clock in their living room that also play the chimes.

Those loud chimes really startled me when I was trying to cover my ears from the loud noise while filming the siren pole. After the verbal message that played after the chimes, there was this guy who worked at a nearby motel, and he said to a child (whom I'm guessing was staying there) and then soon afterward to myself "That'll wake you up, won't it?"  :lol:  I think you can hear him say that to the child (just barely) near the very end of this video clip.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 07, 2012, 01:12:00 PM

I meant to ask this yesterday, but forgot. Does anyone know if TWC has ever sent an OCM outside of the US to cover a hurricane? I'm pretty sure it's too late for them to send anybody for Ernesto anyway, but I was curious if they have ever done that before. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2012, 01:19:07 PM

Probably to Mexico in late 90s though that's just a guess

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 07, 2012, 01:44:58 PM

I'm pretty sure Jim Cantore reported from Mexico during Hurricane Dean in '07. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2012, 02:15:31 PM

Yes he did now that I remember he was reporting in the Yucatan

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 07, 2012, 02:18:16 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 07, 2012, 01:44:58 PM

I'm pretty sure Jim Cantore reported from Mexico during Hurricane Dean in '07. :yes:

Thanks, I don't think I watched much of any Hurricane Dean coverage they did then so I couldn't remember. They should consider doing that type of thing more often because it would be nice to be able to see how conditions are in the Caribbean/Yucatan/Mexican shorelines when a hurricane threatens.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 07, 2012, 07:11:04 PM

I thought Jim was in Bermuda once recently for a storm. I forget which.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 07, 2012, 08:26:31 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 07, 2012, 07:11:04 PM

I thought Jim was in Bermuda once recently for a storm. I forget which.

Oh good, I'm not imagining that then. I kinda remember something like that too which is another reason why I brought the question up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 07, 2012, 08:53:17 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 07, 2012, 07:11:04 PM

I thought Jim was in Bermuda once recently for a storm. I forget which.

I believe that was during Bill.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 07, 2012, 10:33:34 PM

Quote from: Stephen on August 07, 2012, 08:53:17 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 07, 2012, 07:11:04 PM

I thought Jim was in Bermuda once recently for a storm. I forget which.

I believe that was during Bill.

Yep you are right! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 07, 2012, 10:58:19 PM

Sharon Osborne has officially quit America's Got Talent because NBC fired her son for his multiple sclerosis. . Since they'll be showing it again next Tuesday, it'll be interesting to see Stern and Mandel handle the competition as I haven't seen any reports of a new judge replacing her yet.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/08/sharon-osbourne-reportedly-quits-americas-got-talent-over-sons-firing/ (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/08/sharon-osbourne-reportedly-quits-americas-got-talent-over-sons-firing/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 07, 2012, 11:03:57 PM

Hi everyone! :wave:  In case any of you were wondering why you haven't heard from me in awhile, it's because I was on vacation in Michigan; my grandparents have a lake house on a small lake about 45 minutes northwest of Kalamazoo in southwest Michigan.  It was definitely a cool, refreshing vacation, though ironically it was 101 degrees there the day I arrived.

Nice to be back and posting again, though.  Won't be too long before I leave for Norman to start my sophomore year of college.  Where does the time go? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 08, 2012, 09:25:58 AM

In response to the recent FOX O&O and AccuWeather merger, this is the new weather opener on WHBQ-TV in Memphis.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 08, 2012, 06:30:20 PM

I wish more thunderstorms would happen right in my area. Both yesterday and today, I heard it about 5 or 6 times and that was it.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 08, 2012, 08:53:35 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 08, 2012, 09:25:58 AM

In response to the recent FOX O&O and AccuWeather merger, this is the new weather opener on WHBQ-TV in Memphis.

I never understood why affiliates say "the exclusive AccuWeather forecast." What about it is exclusive? :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 08, 2012, 11:38:17 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 08, 2012, 08:53:35 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 08, 2012, 09:25:58 AM

In response to the recent FOX O&O and AccuWeather merger, this is the new weather opener on WHBQ-TV in Memphis.

I never understood why affiliates say "the exclusive AccuWeather forecast." What about it is exclusive? :huh:

Will never happen in Philly unless 6ABC (WPVI) drops their years long partnership with AccuWeather, which I do not foresee happening...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on August 09, 2012, 12:32:34 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 08, 2012, 08:53:35 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 08, 2012, 09:25:58 AM

In response to the recent FOX O&O and AccuWeather merger, this is the new weather opener on WHBQ-TV in Memphis.

I never understood why affiliates say "the exclusive AccuWeather forecast." What about it is exclusive? :huh:

It's probably the only station in the area with Accuweather.

The station I worked at used (CR)A(P)ccuweather.  I'm interning this summer and thank the good lord they got rid of that and are using Weather Central's Fusion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 09, 2012, 09:20:58 PM

My local abc station has what they call a "WeatherNow" channel on digital cable, available on all digital cable providers in the area - both Charter (channel 137) and Bright House (channel 632), and Comcast in Tuscaloosa. (Not sure the channel # on that one.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 10, 2012, 03:29:50 PM

Is it just me, or do any of you think this is just a bit creepy of Mike?  :blink:

Stephanie Abrams gets dragged off camera by Mike Bettes during "Usher" argument (hahah) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zRIE6CEbtg#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 10, 2012, 05:04:15 PM

No, not really. They have great charisma and it was just in fun.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 10, 2012, 05:14:06 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 10, 2012, 05:04:15 PM

No, not really. They have great charisma and it was just in fun.

I agree it was funny, but it just left a weird impression on me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 10, 2012, 08:19:05 PM

I must be a lame kid because I don't pronounce Usher's name the way Stephanie does, I pronounce it the way Maria said it. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 11, 2012, 12:46:59 AM

NBC fail:
(https://goput.it/ikb.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on August 11, 2012, 12:57:15 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 11, 2012, 12:46:59 AM

NBC fail:
(https://goput.it/ikb.png)

Germany is a part of Canada? :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 12, 2012, 04:20:40 PM

For some reason, channel 20 on Charter here in LB has changed to HLN  :huh:  Three hours ago, it was TBS. At the moment there are two HLN channels on the lineup  :wacko:  HLN is also on channel 55 but the reception comes in very poor on my TV. Maybe Charter is moving channel feeds to new numbers, or it could be just an error  :unsure:


I sure hope Charter doesn't move TWC to a channel number over 23 otherwise I won't be able to receive it anymore because I wouldn't have the right TV package  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 12, 2012, 04:21:49 PM

Shared channel space. It's a bit more rare these days than it was back in the earlier 2000s and back, but cable headends often do that. I think it might have to do with bandwidth stuff as well. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 12, 2012, 04:40:23 PM

Currently we have two Oxygen channels, one is on ch. 79 and the other is ch. 198. Plus on top of that the HD channel which is ch. 743.

We used to have two Weatherscan channels (well listed as two on the program guide) on channel 19 and 212 (which still exists) back in the early 2000s. I think in this case it was a program guide error because everytime back then when I would turn onto channel 19 to see if Weatherscan was being shown, it wasn't, it was just Public Access content.  :no: Unless it was one of those cases where the feed from Weatherscan was shown on there like at a certain time like overnight or something idk. :dunno:

EDIT: Oh yeah I forgot, we currently have two TV Guide Network channels as well. :yes: the first is on ch. 27 and the second is ch. 177.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 12, 2012, 05:20:38 PM

Now channel 20 is TBS again, so it must have been either an error or, as Zach said, it is a shared channel space. I'll keep an eye out if the channel switch feeds again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 12, 2012, 09:10:10 PM

Good news! I was able to recieve the digital channels with my Pinnacle via Windows Media Center! Turns out the program can't auto-detect the QAM channels, thus you have to manually add them yourself.

I can now start recording TWC in HD  :happy:  :dance:  I'm recording a test clip and I should have it up on my YT real soon.


EDIT: Here is my first clip of TWC in HD:

TWC HD Local on the 8's Satellite Squeezeback- Aug. 12, 2012- 5:48PM PDT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZxpglQ8x8A#ws)


NOTE: Sorry for the double-post. I was trying to change the topic from my previous post.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2012, 07:12:59 PM

Unusual question: Can I put my tv tuner card in my carry on luggage? I don't want it to get crushed in the big suitcase I'm checking in

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on August 16, 2012, 07:34:38 PM

Saw my first WeatherSTAR 4000 unit today out in Missouri Valley, Iowa. No visible degradation, but I had to do a double-take when I turned on the TV!  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 16, 2012, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2012, 07:12:59 PM

Unusual question: Can I put my tv tuner card in my carry on luggage? I don't want it to get crushed in the big suitcase I'm checking in

wrap it in a layer of bubble wrap

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 19, 2012, 05:06:06 PM

Well, today is my last day of Summer. In 6 hours and about 55 minutes it will be Monday and Summer vacation is a thing of the past. I'm not ready to go back completely, but being mentally engaged is better than just sitting at home doing nothing I guess. Classes look to be pretty good and I wish anyone who is going back tomorrow good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 19, 2012, 09:59:47 PM

Quote from: Donovan on August 19, 2012, 05:06:06 PM

Well, today is my last day of Summer. In 6 hours and about 55 minutes it will be Monday and Summer vacation is a thing of the past. I'm not ready to go back completely, but being mentally engaged is better than just sitting at home doing nothing I guess. Classes look to be pretty good and I wish anyone who is going back tomorrow good luck!

Sitting at home doing nothing is awesome :P Good luck with your first day back :) Hope you have a great time

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 19, 2012, 10:28:37 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on August 16, 2012, 09:13:10 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 16, 2012, 07:12:59 PM

Unusual question: Can I put my tv tuner card in my carry on luggage? I don't want it to get crushed in the big suitcase I'm checking in

wrap it in a layer of bubble wrap

well, I'm glad I didn't take it because the place I was staying at didn't even have cable :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 19, 2012, 10:44:30 PM

Still got 2 extra days left, it's also time for me to get another haircut I don't think I've had one this entire Summer. :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 20, 2012, 01:18:03 AM

Classes start tomorrow at 4 PM. Guess who has a class right at 4 PM on Monday.  :hammer:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2012, 11:49:46 AM

I start work 2 weeks from now. Mondays are my least favorite with work straight from 8am to 9pm with a 5 hour break in between. I bought all my textbooks so far though

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 20, 2012, 04:18:15 PM

Quote from: TWCToday on August 19, 2012, 09:59:47 PM

Quote from: Donovan on August 19, 2012, 05:06:06 PM

Well, today is my last day of Summer. In 6 hours and about 55 minutes it will be Monday and Summer vacation is a thing of the past. I'm not ready to go back completely, but being mentally engaged is better than just sitting at home doing nothing I guess. Classes look to be pretty good and I wish anyone who is going back tomorrow good luck!

Sitting at home doing nothing is awesome :P Good luck with your first day back :) Hope you have a great time

Thanks, Martin! It went very well!  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2012, 04:59:28 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2012, 11:49:46 AM

I start work 2 weeks from now. Mondays are my least favorite with work straight from 8am to 9pm with a 5 hour break in between. I bought all my textbooks so far though

You have school on Labor Day?!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 20, 2012, 05:01:19 PM

I started last 2 weeks ago. Our school is considering ending on the same day this year, but not starting until the 26th of August, permanently ripping quite a few weeks from our schedule :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 20, 2012, 06:15:45 PM

No I don't but I move in on Monday. Tuesday is the start of classes but I don't have Tuesday classes so I only start Wednesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 20, 2012, 11:06:16 PM

Hi, folks! :wave:  I'm back from my vacation that involved multiple places in VA, MD, and PA over the past week and a half.  Hope all of you are doing well. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 21, 2012, 12:19:38 PM

My former high school back in Spokane starts on the 29th of this month, while the other schools in the school district start on the third of September. I think this has to do with a $4 million federal grant the school received last year to help improve its graduation rate, which happens to be the lowest one in the entire city of Spokane. The school also started earlier than the other schools last year. It's a good thing I graduated from that school back in '07  :yes:  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 21, 2012, 03:55:41 PM

Still have 14 and a half days of summer vacation. My school doesn't start until September 5th. You'd think with such a late start date, the classes will end late too; not so here, classes end at the beginning of June.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 21, 2012, 04:28:46 PM

How lovely, I come back home from my first day of school to find my power flashed while I was gone. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 21, 2012, 11:51:07 PM

This image has truth:
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/581237_10152030443545557_603817644_n.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 22, 2012, 01:15:24 AM

Where's the "like" button?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 23, 2012, 02:21:14 AM

If anyone is on Comcast, the shift of moving the High Definition channels from the 200s to the 800s begins today. If you have a DVR, your recordings will automatically move to the 800s equivalent. More information can be found at http://www.xfinityhd800s.com/ (http://www.xfinityhd800s.com/). On the old channels, this (https://goput.it/18z.jpg) is shown on all of them.... I received this message on my TiVo about an hour ago....

Quote

Subject: A lineup change has occurred
From: The TiVo service
Date: Thu 8/23

The TiVo service has detected a change in your cable lineup.

Added:
124 JWLTV
291 EWTN

Deleted:
191 MLBHD
200 CSNPHHD
201 TCNHD
202 ESPNHD
203 ESPN2HD
204 TNTHD
205 VEL
206 NBCSNHD
207 GOLFHD
208 UHD
209 PLDHD
210 NGCHD
211 AETVHD
213 HGTVD
214 HDPPV
215 HBOHD
217 HSTRYHD
218 NFLHD
219 MAXHD
220 TBSHD
221 CNNHD
222 USAHD
223 SHOWHD
224 DSCHD
225 TLCHD
227 STZHD
230 APLHD
231 WPVIDT
232 WCAUDT
233 KYWDT
234 WTXFDT
235 WPHLDT
236 WPSGDT
238 AMCHD
240 WHYYDT
245 WPVIDT2
271 WFMZDT
272 WPPXDT
274 NFLNRZD
275 SPEEDHD
276 FXHD
277 FNCHD
316 HBOZHD
317 HBOLAHD

Moved: From 65 89 SHOPNBC

If any channels have moved, the scheduled recordings on those channels have already been moved to the new channel for you. If any channels hwere removed, the scheduled recordings on those channels have been deleted.

If any channels have been added, the DVR assumes that you receive them unless they are premium channels. To modify which of these added channels you receive, select "Specify channels I receive".

(Message #62)

All I know, is Comcast is making an effort to standardize their channel lineups higher than 99... I think this is a smart move.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 23, 2012, 07:40:30 AM

Hmm, that's weird that they had HD channels set that low in other areas, our HD channels have always been the 800s, a few are in the 700s as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 23, 2012, 08:07:29 AM

Same here, our HD channels have always been in the 800s.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 23, 2012, 12:11:35 PM

When I lived in suburban Boston, Comcast had the majority of its HD channels in the 800 range.  The 200 range was for standard definition expanded basic channels.

Bright House in Daytona Beach has all of its HD channels at 1001 and above, with the standard definition channels in the triple, double, and single digits.  I like this arrangement much better, but it would be convenient if the HD channels mirrored the SD lineup.

Comcast also always allowed the option to instantly switch from SD to HD with the touch of a button, but that option was only added to my Bright House cable box a couple of months ago.  Before that, I had to go to the program guide and hunt.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 24, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew making landfall over Florida.  I can still remember watching it all happen on TWC when I was a kid.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on August 25, 2012, 01:24:47 AM

It's amazing how quickly time flies, isn't it? The south Florida region has recovered well from the weather disaster, but I certainly hope to see nothing like a storm of Andrew's power anytime soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on August 25, 2012, 02:28:53 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 24, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew making landfall over Florida.  I can still remember watching it all happen on TWC when I was a kid.

Still amazing that the first storm of the season was such a monster. On the bright side it helped improve a lot of building codes throughout FL so they are fairly prepared for future canes

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 25, 2012, 01:26:23 PM

Ok, here is another inaccurate reading. The forecast only called for a high in the middle to upper 80's for the Poughkeepsie area. I don't understand how you can have two inaccurate temperature readings for two consecutive observations.

(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/6948/idontthinkdisisright.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 26, 2012, 07:31:11 PM

A few things I wanted to note about SPC:

1) Anyone else like their little tab strictly dedicated to products in relation to Tropical Storm Isaac?
2) Starting September 25, the Day 3 Convective Outlooks will contain general thunderstorm lines, just like Days 1 and 2.
3) Starting September 26, the Thunderstorm Outlooks, which have been experimental for the last year or so, become fully operational.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 27, 2012, 01:29:54 PM

Here's my answers to your thoughts:

1)  You can just put Tropical Storm Isaac to start the line as they did, and it would work just fine without the box around it.  I think NHC has already done the job as they created a special icon linking to SPC for each storm.  You'll see it in Isaac's box with an icon for SPC and tornado potential.

2)  I'm glad that's being done.  We need those maps to be more consistent so that everyone can understand them better.  They are used heavily in the NWS and in the public.  I think the public views those maps as the second most important SPC product behind the actual severe thunderstorm watch product.

3)  I haven't heard anyone using this product for reference.  The information in those maps might clash with what local offices put in the forecasts on any given day, which won't help the public.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 28, 2012, 10:55:40 PM

For those of you who enjoy smooth jazz, boswell69's YT account was recently terminated. He uploaded the most full length TWC songs than anyone else on the site. Going to miss his uploads, particularly several from Ficara. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 29, 2012, 03:17:43 PM

Our XFINITY channel lineup just changed some...here's what I've noticed.

There are 2 sets of HD channels. We still have the original HD channels in the 800's, but now we have a second set of HD channels in the 1000's-1400's. For instance, TWC HD in the 800's is on 836, but in the 1000's, it's on 1111.

Our Music Choice channels are doing the same thing as the HD channels, there are 2 sets of them. One is in the 700's, the other in the 1400's.

MANY more HD channels have been added from 748-800, these same channels were spread out in the 1000s. A few examples of these new HD channels include, but are not limited to, VH1 HD, GSN TV, and QVC HD.

They've added WGN-TV Chicago in HD on Channel 802.

However, I can't find the AccuWeather channel that we are supposed to be getting sometime this summer :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 29, 2012, 04:39:20 PM

It sounds like Xfinity is about ready to make some major lineup changes.  Either that, or they like wasting precious bandwidth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 29, 2012, 10:17:30 PM

I'm trying to find a tripod to go along with a camcorder I'm thinking about purchasing real soon, and I want to know: do all camcorders/cameras fit on any tripod?  :unsure:  I just wanted to make sure before I make any decisions.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 29, 2012, 11:39:53 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 29, 2012, 10:17:30 PM

I'm trying to find a tripod to go along with a camcorder I'm thinking about purchasing real soon, and I want to know: do all camcorders/cameras fit on any tripod?  :unsure:  I just wanted to make sure before I make any decisions.

So long as they use a standard mount, which the overwhelming majority will, then yes, it will fit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 30, 2012, 12:35:39 PM

Quote from: Eric on August 29, 2012, 11:39:53 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 29, 2012, 10:17:30 PM

I'm trying to find a tripod to go along with a camcorder I'm thinking about purchasing real soon, and I want to know: do all camcorders/cameras fit on any tripod?  :unsure:  I just wanted to make sure before I make any decisions.

So long as they use a standard mount, which the overwhelming majority will, then yes, it will fit.

Okay thanks for the info, Eric  :)

I'm trying to get a new camcorder along with some equipment. This is what I'll be purchasing real soon from Amazon:

• A blue Sony Handycam DCR-SX45 (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DCR-SX45-Handycam-Camcorder-Blue/dp/B004H8FNB2/ref=dp_ob_title_ce)
• A 60-inch Vista Explorer tripod (http://www.amazon.com/Vista-Explorer-60-Inch-Lightweight-Tripod/dp/B000V7AF8E)
• A 32 GB Transcend SDHC flash memory card (http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-Flash-Memory-TS32GSDHC10E/dp/B003VNKNF0/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_y)

IMO the handycam is an excellent camera  :yes:  I previously borrowed one from an old friend of mine back in Spokane to record a rock concert there last May. The digital zoom and picture quality are excellent, and the sound is good, despite it being so loud at the concert.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 30, 2012, 08:50:11 PM

I just went through the worst power outage since 2008 for me. According to my UPS (uninterruptible power supply), it lasted about 52 minutes, and yes that is quite long for me because my power is delivered via ungerground wiring. :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 30, 2012, 10:23:26 PM

Well glad to hear your power is back.  :thumbsup:

The longest power outage I ever experienced lasted 3 full days, from 3/13/2010 - 3/16/2010 during a powerful nor'easter that brought hurricane force winds. Our wiring is delivered from above so it's much easier to get a power outage.  I remember seeing the wires sparking across the street at the time the power went out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on August 30, 2012, 11:22:14 PM

Quote from: Zach on August 30, 2012, 08:50:11 PM

I just went through the worst power outage since 2008 for me. According to my UPS (uninterruptible power supply), it lasted about 52 minutes, and yes that is quite long for me because my power is delivered via ungerground wiring. :noexpression:

I believe my worst power cut was from 10–12 December 2007, due to an ice storm. I believe the power cut started at Monday, 2007-12-10T04:51-0600 (or so I remember the clock displaying when it happened), and ended sometime on Wednesday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 30, 2012, 11:46:32 PM

The longest outage I can remember recently was after being hit by an tornado. We were out of power for about 2 days and had to rely on a radio for wx updates because the following day there was more severe weather/tornadoes. That day was also the day I saw the largest hail I've ever seen which was golfball sized hail, scared the crap out of me. :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 30, 2012, 11:58:25 PM

We had a few outages. Worst was the recent derecho in June when we lost power for 16 hours. The President's Day 2003 blizzard, we lost power for about 6 hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on August 31, 2012, 12:04:47 AM

We only were without power for about 8 days after Ivan hit in 2004. Of course, many other people in the area weren't so fortunate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 31, 2012, 08:13:31 AM

The largest power outage that I can think of in Memphis would be the Summer Storm of 2003, where most people (including me) were without power for 3 weeks. That's due to the 100+ MPH winds that the derecho brought forth.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 31, 2012, 10:59:26 AM

Spokane had a big nasty windstorm in June of 2005, with a record sustained wind speed of 77 miles per hour. That knocked out power for a lot of residents at the time, including me and my folks, which lasted for about 6 or 7 hours.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 31, 2012, 11:27:20 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 31, 2012, 10:59:26 AM

Spokane had a big nasty windstorm in June of 2005, with a record sustained wind speed of 77 miles per hour. That knocked out power for a lot of residents at the time, including me and my folks, which lasted for about 6 or 7 hours.

According to the history data at KGEG, it was only a gust of 77mph, the sustained wind was only 62.1mph.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 31, 2012, 11:40:01 AM

Quote from: TWCCraig on August 31, 2012, 11:27:20 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 31, 2012, 10:59:26 AM

Spokane had a big nasty windstorm in June of 2005, with a record sustained wind speed of 77 miles per hour. That knocked out power for a lot of residents at the time, including me and my folks, which lasted for about 6 or 7 hours.

According to the history data at KGEG, it was only a gust of 77mph, the sustained wind was only 62.1mph.  :unsure:

Oh, I must have mixed up the gust with the sustained wind. I knew 77 MPH was one or the other. Thanks for the correction.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on August 31, 2012, 02:46:55 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on August 31, 2012, 11:27:20 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 31, 2012, 10:59:26 AM

Spokane had a big nasty windstorm in June of 2005, with a record sustained wind speed of 77 miles per hour. That knocked out power for a lot of residents at the time, including me and my folks, which lasted for about 6 or 7 hours.

According to the history data at KGEG, it was only a gust of 77mph, the sustained wind was only 62.1mph.  :unsure:

Only 62.1 mph? That's still one heck of a windstorm. That's around the strongest I've been in - although we never lost power.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on August 31, 2012, 06:52:22 PM

Speaking of power outages, there's one right now for where I am. I'm lucky to have power. Traffic lights are out, grocery stores are without power, and so on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 01, 2012, 12:53:15 PM

Random Question: Anyone know of any electronic stores that sell good microphones (to use with a desktop) at a reasonable price? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 01, 2012, 12:59:54 PM

Depends on the purpose of it.. are you needing a microphone for a podcast? Do you want a headset mic?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 01, 2012, 01:12:08 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 01, 2012, 12:59:54 PM

Depends on the purpose of it.. are you needing a microphone for a podcast? Do you want a headset mic?

A headset, yes. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 01, 2012, 01:56:08 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on September 01, 2012, 01:12:08 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 01, 2012, 12:59:54 PM

Depends on the purpose of it.. are you needing a microphone for a podcast? Do you want a headset mic?

A headset, yes. :yes:

For a headset, I would really recommend a USB headset, though do look around since there a bit of those manufactured and definitely read some reviews :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 01, 2012, 02:14:18 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 01, 2012, 01:56:08 PM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on September 01, 2012, 01:12:08 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 01, 2012, 12:59:54 PM

Depends on the purpose of it.. are you needing a microphone for a podcast? Do you want a headset mic?

A headset, yes. :yes:

For a headset, I would really recommend a USB headset, though do look around since there a bit of those manufactured and definitely read some reviews :yes:

Ok, thanks. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 02, 2012, 02:35:18 AM

Made the switch to Google Chrome....

http://goput.it/k1w.png (http://goput.it/k1w.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 02, 2012, 10:04:11 AM

Welcome to the club!  I hope you enjoy using it as much as I do.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2012, 10:13:23 AM

I will say that I have been a Chrome user since last year after using both Gecko-based browsers (SeaMonkey and Firefox) and Chrome is really compact compared to both, even with a bunch of extensions installed  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on September 02, 2012, 10:25:43 AM

I've used Chrome since 2010, never going back.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 02, 2012, 10:41:14 AM

I've switched to Chrome earlier this year. IMO this browser is faster compared to Firefox  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on September 02, 2012, 11:08:12 AM

I went from Internet Explorer to Chroma Chrome (I originally put chroma..haha).  Needless to say, I will never, ever go back.  Break out the Taylor Swift single "We are never ever ever, getting back together!" :sing:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 02, 2012, 11:14:17 AM

Been using Chrome for about a year and a half. It's so much simpler and faster than any other browser I used before.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2012, 01:10:20 PM

It seems that I may be in the minority now of still using Firefox. :blink:  Chrome is indeed fast when I tried it for a test run, but I saw some bugs and a few web pages that didn't work, which really concerned me.  Furthermore, security is something I'm a little weary about when using something from Google as I do online banking and other private things.  I'd like to see Chrome step that up before I would completely trust it over Firefox.  It's just my opinion.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 02, 2012, 01:14:31 PM

I use Chrome on my PC, but I prefer Firefox on my Mac.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 02, 2012, 01:31:27 PM

I've got so many browsers installed on my computer: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. :P  And call me old fashioned, but I still use Internet Explorer 8.  I can't STAND the new one!

But I mainly alternate between IE and Firefox.  Maybe I should start trying out Chrome now, judging by the above comments. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2012, 01:42:30 PM

I've used Chrome and it would do nothing but use my entire system's processing speed and crash. Pages would never load and the browser would freeze and lag behind on every webpage. I don't think it's a Chrome issue though, firefox which is what I use now is no better. My computer has very little memory and these broswers often take up most of the memory

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 02, 2012, 02:07:10 PM

Chrome fools me into believing I have a fast internet connection (which is why I like it.)  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on September 02, 2012, 06:35:46 PM

I've been using Chrome on my iPod since the iOS version of the browser first came out, which convinced me to switch to Chrome on the Mac. I could no longer stand Safari's slow performance (both on the Mac and iOS).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on September 02, 2012, 08:06:14 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 02, 2012, 01:10:20 PM

It seems that I may be in the minority now of still using Firefox. :blink:  Chrome is indeed fast when I tried it for a test run, but I saw some bugs and a few web pages that didn't work, which really concerned me.  Furthermore, security is something I'm a little weary about when using something from Google as I do online banking and other private things.  I'd like to see Chrome step that up before I would completely trust it over Firefox.  It's just my opinion.

I am in the same minority. I still use Firefox, albeit in the form of GNU IceCat (https://www.gnu.org/software/gnuzilla/). Firefox appears to be the least bad of the major Web browsers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 02, 2012, 08:24:01 PM

I also jumped on the Chrome bandwagon about a year ago on my laptop. However, I remain with IE 6 on my desktop.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2012, 08:25:45 PM

IE 6?! What OS does your desktop run?! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 02, 2012, 08:32:41 PM

Quote from: Zach on September 02, 2012, 08:25:45 PM

IE 6?! What OS does your desktop run?! :o

Windows XP. :P

My dad got it 2005, it's an E-Machines brand. Very slow.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 02, 2012, 09:19:31 PM

Wow, you really should update that machine. :wacko: IE 6 is nowhere near as secure today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 03, 2012, 01:06:24 AM

Quote from: Trevor on September 02, 2012, 10:25:43 AM

I've used Chrome since 2010, never going back.

Wise choice! :)

Quote from: TWCmatthew on September 02, 2012, 08:24:01 PM

I also jumped on the Chrome bandwagon about a year ago on my laptop. However, I remain with IE 6 on my desktop.

.4% of Americans do too! http://www.ie6countdown.com/ (http://www.ie6countdown.com/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 03, 2012, 09:29:20 AM

Looks like only 1 in 250 computers have IE 6 still in the US. But over 20% in China!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on September 03, 2012, 07:13:12 PM

I stopped using Firefox and Seamonkey a long time ago. I now use Chrome all the time.  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 03, 2012, 09:04:50 PM

I was emailing with a salesman from a used cable headend equipment recycling place, and they're willing to give me a WeatherStar JR (however with no keyboard) for $390 plus $22 shipping... Even half that is way too much.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on September 03, 2012, 10:47:46 PM

I've been a Gecko user for nine years. I've used Chrome (and Safari) before, and I just prefer the way Gecko renders webpages compared to WebKit. Furthermore, I think Chrome is just too simplistic and watered down for my liking. As a power user, I much prefer the intricacy that is offered by Firefox and SeaMonkey.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 04, 2012, 01:22:36 AM

Hope all of you had a good Labor Day break.  I didn't have any days off this holiday weekend.  It just shows how different life can be for me compared to many other people.  For those of you starting school, good luck with everything.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 04, 2012, 02:17:53 AM

I, unfortunately, don't get any holidays off.  Ah, the joys of retail.

And Florida has far fewer holiday pay days than Massachusetts has.  And no blue laws, either, which means I don't get time and a half on Sundays like I did in Massachusetts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 04, 2012, 02:41:44 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 04, 2012, 01:22:36 AM

Hope all of you had a good Labor Day break.  I didn't have any days off this holiday weekend.  It just shows how different life can be for me compared to many other people.  For those of you starting school, good luck with everything.

Most people I know had to work yesterday. With the exception of schools and non essential government jobs it seems to be a forgotten holiday.

Quote from: TWCmatthew on September 03, 2012, 09:04:50 PM

I was emailing with a salesman from a used cable headend equipment recycling place, and they're willing to give me a WeatherStar JR (however with no keyboard) for $390 plus $22 shipping... Even half that is way too much.

$50 is generous for those machines.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on September 04, 2012, 09:52:03 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 04, 2012, 01:22:36 AM

Hope all of you had a good Labor Day break.  I didn't have any days off this holiday weekend.  It just shows how different life can be for me compared to many other people.  For those of you starting school, good luck with everything.

Hope you get more time off soon, I can only imagine how stressful the job could be sometimes, especially with active weather.


I'll be starting my sophomore year of high school tomorrow, at 7:25 AM. Summer break went by really fast. However, I'm pretty much ready for school to start.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 04, 2012, 11:52:20 AM

I'm also starting my sophomore year of high school tomorrow as well and almost at the same exact time. I start at 7:20AM. It was the best summer of my life so far and it went pretty quick I have to say.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 04, 2012, 12:18:01 PM

There was apparently a shooting right down the street from me. Police Helicopters and local news are all over it.

But then again what else is new. There's always something going on in that shopping plaza where it took place smh. :itsok:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 04, 2012, 04:22:16 PM

All of you guys just starting school, and I'm already three weeks in. :bleh:

And Patrick, there are plenty of people who had to work the entire holiday weekend, so I pretty sure you don't have to say you were one of the only few.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on September 04, 2012, 05:03:44 PM

Same here Andy. I'll have been in school for a whole month come this Monday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2012, 05:14:37 PM

I start class tomorrow. I just moved in earlier today and am just chillin' in my room. Unfortunately, it's pouring cats and dogs outside so I couldn't venture out much today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on September 04, 2012, 06:50:30 PM

I hate it that summer is nearly over. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2012, 07:24:43 PM

If Gary happened to stop by, I just wanted to wish him happy birthday. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 04, 2012, 10:39:32 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2012, 07:24:43 PM

If Gary happened to stop by, I just wanted to wish him happy birthday. :D

Same here!  Hope he's still doing well in Baltimore.

Quote from: WeatherWitness on September 04, 2012, 04:22:16 PM

And Patrick, there are plenty of people who had to work the entire holiday weekend, so I pretty sure you don't have to say you were one of the only few.

It sure didn't look like it around my area.  Everything seemed dead when I went to work on Sunday and Labor Day.  I get the feeling my own wacky schedule is starting to affect me in how I view things these days. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 05, 2012, 01:45:23 AM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on September 04, 2012, 06:50:30 PM

I hate it that summer is nearly over. :(

:( :(

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 04, 2012, 05:14:37 PM

I start class tomorrow. I just moved in earlier today and am just chillin' in my room. Unfortunately, it's pouring cats and dogs outside so I couldn't venture out much today.

Sounds like the perfect time to venture out to me :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 06, 2012, 12:00:02 AM

Comcast just sent this to my cable box... I mean, really Comcast? ... http://goput.it/4l2.jpg (http://goput.it/4l2.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 06, 2012, 12:33:29 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 06, 2012, 12:00:02 AM

Comcast just sent this to my cable box... I mean, really Comcast? ... [url]http://goput.it/4l2.jpg[/url] ([url]http://goput.it/4l2.jpg[/url])

 :rofl2: :rofl2:

Looks like I cancelled Comcast just in time, lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on September 06, 2012, 12:34:47 AM

When I lived in Massachusetts I used to get a lot of messages in Spanish on my cable box, too. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 06, 2012, 02:10:00 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 04, 2012, 10:39:32 PM

It sure didn't look like it around my area.  Everything seemed dead when I went to work on Sunday and Labor Day.  I get the feeling my own wacky schedule is starting to affect me in how I view things these days. :(

Its Blacksburg :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 11, 2012, 11:48:37 AM

Today is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. My thoughts go out to all of the families and victims. United we stand  :salute:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 11, 2012, 12:42:49 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on September 11, 2012, 11:48:37 AM

Today is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. My thoughts go out to all of the families and victims. United we stand  :salute:

Second that. And anyone around the New York area, while we're at it, how is the new WTC complex looking? I've seen photos of WTC 1 and it looks stunning.  :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 11, 2012, 02:24:31 PM

Quote from: plane852 on September 11, 2012, 12:42:49 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on September 11, 2012, 11:48:37 AM

Today is the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. My thoughts go out to all of the families and victims. United we stand  :salute:

Second that. And anyone around the New York area, while we're at it, how is the new WTC complex looking? I've seen photos of WTC 1 and it looks stunning.  :o

It's absolutely amazing. I was in NYC on Sunday and the first building you could see while driving in from the east was WTC 1. It already surpassed the Empire State Building in terms of height and it's almost complete. I don't have any very recent pictures, I do have some pictures of WTC 1 and the whole complex from July though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 11, 2012, 02:43:15 PM

I really find it hard to believe that it's been eleven years already since that horrific day.  My thoughts go out to the victims and everyone who was affected. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on September 11, 2012, 06:02:19 PM

I am also thinking about and remembering the attacks on the Pentagon, WTC, and crash near Shanksville, Pennsyvania 11 years ago today. Never forget 9/11.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 12, 2012, 04:27:47 PM

Apparently, NBC forgot 9/11  :facepalm:



NBC's 'Today' Skips 9/11 Moment Of Silence For Kardashian Interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM9wYaf19Gc#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 12, 2012, 05:56:16 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on September 12, 2012, 04:27:47 PM

Apparently, NBC forgot 9/11  :facepalm:



NBC's 'Today' Skips 9/11 Moment Of Silence For Kardashian Interview ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM9wYaf19Gc#[/url])

Wow, NBC is stupid  <_<  They need to know that 9/11 is much more important.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 12, 2012, 06:21:45 PM

How is NBC managing to stay a major network? They're constantly FAILING.  :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 12, 2012, 06:40:53 PM

I saw that MSNBC honored 9/11 in that clip, but why did NBC not do it?  I find it really peculiar how NBC's sister network paid attention but the main network didn't notice.  I'm going to hope it was a complete oversight, but it's a pretty bad one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM

Glad to be going to the 4th Tri-state Weather Conference on October 13th. Going to this conference will expand my knowledge and meet new people. WCBS-TV's primetime on-air meteorologist Lonnie Quinn will be there, a great opportunity for me to begin networking.  :yes:

http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/ (http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/) 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 14, 2012, 09:22:39 AM

Quote from: TWCCraig on September 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM

Glad to be going to the 4th Tri-state Weather Conference on October 13th. Going to this conference will expand my knowledge and meet new people. WCBS-TV's primetime on-air meteorologist Lonnie Quinn will be there, a great opportunity for me to begin networking.  :yes:

[url]http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/[/url] ([url]http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/[/url]) 

Hope you enjoy it!  I didn't get to see any weather conferences until graduate school when I was actually presenting in them.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 15, 2012, 10:02:54 AM

Ugh, I got a bit of a head cold.. those always happen to me in September. :thumbdown:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 15, 2012, 10:29:10 AM

Why am I getting Malware warnings for this forum? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 15, 2012, 10:32:01 AM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on September 15, 2012, 10:29:10 AM

Why am I getting Malware warnings for this forum? :dunno:

I'm getting them too.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 15, 2012, 10:47:49 AM

Quote from: TWCCraig on September 15, 2012, 10:32:01 AM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on September 15, 2012, 10:29:10 AM

Why am I getting Malware warnings for this forum? :dunno:

I'm getting them too.  :unsure:

So have I  :wacko: :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 15, 2012, 12:24:57 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on September 15, 2012, 10:47:49 AM

Quote from: TWCCraig on September 15, 2012, 10:32:01 AM

Quote from: WxSTAR4000FTW on September 15, 2012, 10:29:10 AM

Why am I getting Malware warnings for this forum? :dunno:

I'm getting them too.  :unsure:

So have I  :wacko: :unsure:

Hmm...I'm not seeing anything.  What kind of "warnings" are you getting? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 15, 2012, 12:32:24 PM

This is what I see when I enter the FP.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on September 15, 2012, 01:35:23 PM

Looks like a problem with Zach's webserver/portal (where it appears his signature is being hosted). When I try to go to his site I got this message.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 15, 2012, 02:41:23 PM

Quote from: Stephen on September 15, 2012, 01:35:23 PM

Looks like a problem with Zach's webserver/portal (where it appears his signature is being hosted). When I try to go to his site I got this message.

Thats nothing on my end, but rather with the domain of dyndns-work.com :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on September 16, 2012, 09:06:10 AM

Nice storm that's going to effect Alaska. Gusts to 110mph are expected in the mountains. Why are non-tropical cyclones so underrated???

http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/pubfcst.php?fcst=WWAK81PAFC (http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/pubfcst.php?fcst=WWAK81PAFC)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 17, 2012, 03:45:41 AM

Alas, my dear fellow members, we have 5 days left of the Front Porch before the first day of fall....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on September 17, 2012, 04:26:41 AM

Quote from: TWCCraig on September 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM

Glad to be going to the 4th Tri-state Weather Conference on October 13th. Going to this conference will expand my knowledge and meet new people. WCBS-TV's primetime on-air meteorologist Lonnie Quinn will be there, a great opportunity for me to begin networking.  :yes:

[url]http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/[/url] ([url]http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/[/url]) 

Looks like a great lineup! I see that a good friend of mine, Eleanor Talbot from the NWS office in Taunton will be presenting. Give her my regards if you see her. I'll be at the NWA Annual Meeting the week before. Have fun!

Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 17, 2012, 03:45:41 AM

Alas, my dear fellow members, we have 5 days left of the Front Porch before the first day of fall....

:(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 17, 2012, 03:42:36 PM

I'm back from my vacation this weekend, and I hope all of you are doing well! :wave:  I was at the Penn State vs. Navy college football game this past Saturday and witnessed a nice flyover after the National Anthem and cheered the Nittany Lions to a 34-7 win.  It was nice to see my old college environment again, but I saw several things have changed recently.

Autumn starts at 10:49 AM EDT on September 22, so we will be switching back to the Pot Belly Stove this Saturday.  I can tell these change in seasons really bring mixed emotions to everyone here as some can't wait for winter to arrive while others want to remain in summer a little longer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 21, 2012, 12:40:35 AM

Is it me, or did summer go by so quickly? I'm gonna miss it  :(  but there's always next year  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 21, 2012, 01:12:17 AM

My Comment on Facebook: I've been tested in the last 5 months and have tested negative. If anyone decides, jokingly or not, to say I'm HIV+ in a conversation with me or behind my back, I will permanently cut you out of my life. I'm beyond pissed because 4 people in my life have said I'm HIV positive, whether joking or not. I'm furious.

It's shit like this that makes me angry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 21, 2012, 05:06:46 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on September 21, 2012, 12:40:35 AM

Is it me, or did summer go by so quickly? I'm gonna miss it  :(  but there's always next year  :yes:

Nooo! Not the stove! :P Nonetheless, we all head over to The Pot Belly Stove (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-discussion/the-pot-belly-stove) on Saturday! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 21, 2012, 01:31:58 PM

Did everyone enjoy their spring and summer on the Porch? B)  That Stove will be coming at a good time for me as a cold wave will arrive in a couple days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on September 21, 2012, 02:57:56 PM

Well, we have a ridge that is going to warm us back into the 70s, so the Stove may be a bit toasty for the first few weeks. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 21, 2012, 05:32:34 PM

So is the Porch closing tomorrow morning at 10am?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 22, 2012, 04:16:16 AM

The Front Porch is closed for the year, and it will reopen on March 20, 2013.  Maybe we can reach that elusive 1,000-page mark here next summer.  Join us in the Pot Belly Stove to welcome Autumn! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2013, 12:38:25 AM

Welcome back to the Front Porch! :hi:

(http://www.rashedhaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/front_porch.jpg)

Let's see if we can get to that elusive 1,000-page mark here this summer, and let's also hope the warmer weather of spring gets here soon!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 20, 2013, 12:44:33 AM

Seems like it was just yesterday when autumn began and the Porch was closed for the season. Where did the time go?  :dunno: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on March 20, 2013, 08:48:12 AM

Nice porch you have here!  It's just right to enjoy the spring weather.   :)  We're mainly going to be in the 60°'s and 70°'s for highs for the next seven days.  The overnight lows take a dive later on, though, ending up in the upper 30°'s.  At least that dreaded March wind has let up a little today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on March 20, 2013, 09:13:33 AM

Eh, it's way too cold to be out on the Porch right now. It definitely doesn't feel like spring today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 20, 2013, 11:26:40 AM

It's only gonna be in the 30s today, not exactly porch type weather to me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 20, 2013, 12:07:09 PM

Chilly 50s today with a chance of snow/sleet tomorrow night/Friday. That doesn't sound very Spring-Like to me Patrick. :club:  :lol:

NWS Forecast
Thursday Night A slight chance of rain and sleet before 4am, then a slight chance of snow and sleet between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 7am, then a chance of rain and sleet between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=134&map.y=108&site=ffc&zmx=1&zmy=1 (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=134&map.y=108&site=ffc&zmx=1&zmy=1)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 20, 2013, 12:16:56 PM

Old Man "Winter" gave his last punch for the season here along coastal Washington and Oregon, bringing not snow, but strong gusty winds earlier this morning. After a chance of showers tomorrow and Friday, we're drying up and are forecast to see some sunshine  :happy: 

Looks like our good buddy Patrick was just about correct in terms of "forecasting" more drier and milder spring weather. Well, maybe only for here in Long Beach  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 20, 2013, 12:51:12 PM

Doesn't feel like spring here at all. I want that stupid groundhog beheaded!  :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 20, 2013, 12:52:03 PM

Front Porch? How about the front field? :D

(http://i.imgur.com/B7JCV13.jpg)

Took this on Monday. It was in the high 70's and the weather was just PERFECT to lay on the grass and read a book. Will be doing that again today after psychology class.

Oh btw, about antiviruses in the PBS (was late in replying): have y'all tried Avast?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 20, 2013, 01:53:12 PM

Here's some music to usher in spring and the reopening of TFP.

May 2008 Primetime 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spmboUCnelg#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 21, 2013, 12:05:10 AM

Awesome pic!!

Quote from: Anistorm on March 20, 2013, 12:52:03 PM

Front Porch? How about the front field? :D

([url]http://i.imgur.com/B7JCV13.jpg[/url])

Took this on Monday. It was in the high 70's and the weather was just PERFECT to lay on the grass and read a book. Will be doing that again today after psychology class.

Oh btw, about antiviruses in the PBS (was late in replying): have y'all tried Avast?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 21, 2013, 04:43:09 PM

The Storm Prediction Center unveiled their new design, which they will switch to on March 28th. Only thing I can say is excellent!  :thrilled:

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/new/ (http://www.spc.noaa.gov/new/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 21, 2013, 06:14:53 PM

I gave up watching TWC and posted this on TWC's Facebook  (http://www.facebook.com/TheWeatherChannel/posts/10151557788225921)(1993 - 2013)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 21, 2013, 08:15:59 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on March 21, 2013, 06:14:53 PM

I gave up watching TWC and posted this on TWC's Facebook  ([url]http://www.facebook.com/TheWeatherChannel/posts/10151557788225921[/url])(1993 - 2013)

Like you and a lot of other longtime viewers, it just breaks my heart that TWC no longer cares about smooth jazz music or 2-minute LOT8s  :cry:  I wish I could be TWC's programming director or the person who is in charge of the LOT8s. That way, the first thing I would do is eliminate the vocal music, bring back smooth jazz, cancel all long-form shows that have nothing to do with weather, and extend the LOT8s. But that is all just a fantasy, which brings even more pain and heartbreak  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 21, 2013, 09:26:12 PM

I'm upgrading my LG Thrill 4G right now to Ice Cream Sandwich, it's current OS is 2.2.2 (Frozen Yogurt). According to the upgrade program, just downloading the update will take 2 hours, and wont be done until 11:00PM, then it has to install, then I got to re-install all my apps and settings, so I'll probably end up going to bed around 12:00am, only to find myself struggling to fall asleep. I'll probably fall asleep at 1:00am only to wake back up at 6:00am. 5 hours of sleep, no problem, one day last week I only had 3 hours of sleep, mainly because that night it took 4 hours to fall asleep. I don't know why I've been struggling to fall asleep lately. I've been stressed, along with my depression and loneliness.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on March 21, 2013, 09:27:06 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on March 21, 2013, 08:15:59 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on March 21, 2013, 06:14:53 PM

I gave up watching TWC and posted this on TWC's Facebook  ([url]http://www.facebook.com/TheWeatherChannel/posts/10151557788225921[/url])(1993 - 2013)

Like you and a lot of other longtime viewers, it just breaks my heart that TWC no longer cares about smooth jazz music or 2-minute LOT8s  :cry:  I wish I could be TWC's programming director or the person who is in charge of the LOT8s. That way, the first thing I would do is eliminate the vocal music, bring back smooth jazz, cancel all long-form shows that have nothing to do with weather, and extend the LOT8s. But that is all just a fantasy, which brings even more pain and heartbreak  :(

It's too bad TWC doesn't listen to people like you.  I would love for The Weather Channel to go back to the way it used to be.  Unfortunately, I seriously doubt that will ever happen.  Cable networks all over are losing sight of their original missions.  Everyone just wants to copy everyone else now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 21, 2013, 10:50:18 PM

Quote from: plane852 on March 21, 2013, 04:43:09 PM

The Storm Prediction Center unveiled their new design, which they will switch to on March 28th. Only thing I can say is excellent!  :thrilled:

[url]http://www.spc.noaa.gov/new/[/url] ([url]http://www.spc.noaa.gov/new/[/url])

About time. That looks great!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 23, 2013, 01:34:59 AM

I've had a really LONG week at work this week. Now I can just sleep it off all this weekend  :sleeping:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2013, 01:49:18 PM

I'm saving up money from my current job for a new samsung  galaxy this summer

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 23, 2013, 01:52:08 PM

Right now I'm working on a few art projects, including gifs. At least something that could occupy my time until the NASCAR nationwide series race at 2 pm.

Although right now I should be outside enjoying the wonderful weather...but I'm lazy.  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 23, 2013, 03:25:34 PM

My Saturday

I go to Best Buy and get my HP Pavilion DV6700 laptop looked at because it started up with a buzzing sound and popped up with a black screen saying "Operating System Not Found." I come to find out that the laptop's hard drive has failed and has to be replaced. So i buy the new HD which was $53 dollars and i was told by Geek Squad to contact HP to purchase Windows Vista recovery disks from them.

After leaving Best Buy i come home and call HP and give them my computer's S/N and P/N to see if they have the disks, come to find out they don't manufacture them anymore. So now i call Geek Squad again and told them what HP said and they told me to Purchase Win 7 which i look online and find out that it isn't compatible with my computer.

Finally i call back Geek Squad and tell them about the Incompatibility and they said to bring back the receipt and hard drive to be fully reimbursed for the purchase.

Lucky my parents will let me use their laptop and Desktop for the time being, now after having the laptop since 2008 become incompatible with Win 7 it looks like even if i started watching TWC again in the future when the IS2 comes to Massachusetts i won't have a compatible computer for my Hauppauge HVR-950Q to upload video clips to youtube anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: yourweathertoday on March 23, 2013, 04:18:38 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on March 23, 2013, 03:25:34 PM

My Saturday

I go to Best Buy and get my HP Pavilion DV6700 laptop looked at because it started up with a buzzing sound and popped up with a black screen saying "Operating System Not Found." I come to find out that the laptop's hard drive has failed and has to be replaced. So i buy the new HD which was $53 dollars and i was told by Geek Squad to contact HP to purchase Windows Vista recovery disks from them.

After leaving Best Buy i come home and call HP and give them my computer's S/N and P/N to see if they have the disks, come to find out they don't manufacture them anymore. So now i call Geek Squad again and told them what HP said and they told me to Purchase Win 7 which i look online and find out that it isn't compatible with my computer.

Finally i call back Geek Squad and tell them about the Incompatibility and they said to bring back the receipt and hard drive to be fully reimbursed for the purchase.

Lucky my parents will let me use their laptop and Desktop for the time being, now after having the laptop since 2008 become incompatible with Win 7 it looks like even if i started watching TWC again in the future when the IS2 comes to Massachusetts i won't have a compatible computer for my Hauppauge HVR-950Q to upload video clips to youtube anymore.

It can't run 7 but it CAN run Vista. That doesn't sound right. They told me the same thing about my dv4 in 2009. Welp, my mom now uses it and loves her some Windows 7 Home Premium...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on March 23, 2013, 04:38:01 PM

Quote from: yourweathertoday on March 23, 2013, 04:18:38 PM

It can't run 7 but it CAN run Vista. That doesn't sound right.

I agree. If it could run Vista, it should definitely be compatible with 7, as long as it has enough memory (over 1 GB, or 2 GB for 64-bit). :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on March 23, 2013, 07:19:27 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on March 20, 2013, 12:07:09 PM

Chilly 50s today with a chance of snow/sleet tomorrow night/Friday. That doesn't sound very Spring-Like to me Patrick. :club:  :lol:

NWS Forecast
Thursday Night A slight chance of rain and sleet before 4am, then a slight chance of snow and sleet between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 7am, then a chance of rain and sleet between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

[url]http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=134&map.y=108&site=ffc&zmx=1&zmy=1[/url] ([url]http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=134&map.y=108&site=ffc&zmx=1&zmy=1[/url])

I am so sick of all the cold weather! It's only in the 60s for a day or two, then below average temperatures again. :( :angry: I am wanting springtime thunderstorms, but the cold and stable air keeps ruining it. There's a chance south of me tonight and then tomorrow, a cold north wind and more subfreezing temperatures tomorrow night, Monday night and Tuesday night, with no more 60s until next Thursday.  :angry:

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 54.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2013, 09:16:49 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on March 23, 2013, 07:19:27 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on March 20, 2013, 12:07:09 PM

Chilly 50s today with a chance of snow/sleet tomorrow night/Friday. That doesn't sound very Spring-Like to me Patrick. :club:  :lol:

NWS Forecast
Thursday Night A slight chance of rain and sleet before 4am, then a slight chance of snow and sleet between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 7am, then a chance of rain and sleet between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

[url]http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=134&map.y=108&site=ffc&zmx=1&zmy=1[/url] ([url]http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=134&map.y=108&site=ffc&zmx=1&zmy=1[/url])

I am so sick of all the cold weather! It's only in the 60s for a day or two, then below average temperatures again. :( :angry: I am wanting springtime thunderstorms, but the cold and stable air keeps ruining it. There's a chance south of me tonight and then tomorrow, a cold north wind and more subfreezing temperatures tomorrow night, Monday night and Tuesday night, with no more 60s until next Thursday.  :angry:

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 54.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Pfft, we barely reached 30 on Thursday and we got SNOW. :angry: Around this time last year we hit 81. We are getting another snowstorm 3 - 6" according to a few models on Monday. I am so sick and tired of this cold weather, it's killing my joints.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 23, 2013, 09:21:54 PM

Quote from: TWCC_Lightning on March 23, 2013, 07:19:27 PM

I am so sick of all the cold weather! It's only in the 60s for a day or two, then below average temperatures again. :( :angry: I am wanting springtime thunderstorms, but the cold and stable air keeps ruining it. There's a chance south of me tonight and then tomorrow, a cold north wind and more subfreezing temperatures tomorrow night, Monday night and Tuesday night, with no more 60s until next Thursday.  :angry:

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 54.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Really? I had thunderstorms all morning today and our temps were only in the low to mid 40s. Very impressive lightning flashes (A few I think were cloud to ground) and loud thunder it caught me by surprise and woke me up from a great sleep. <_< :angry:

Btw, we never got the snow and yet it managed to snow only two counties to my west. :wall: I'm in the minority, but I don't mind the cold weather for the remainder of March. I'm gonna sound selfish, but it can stay as cold as it likes until my Spring Break starting April 1st, then it's gonna have to get the heck outta here.  :P

EDIT: If there's a plus side, you're under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight so maybe you'll get lucky. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 23, 2013, 09:16:49 PM

Pfft, we barely reached 30 on Thursday and we got SNOW. :angry: Around this time last year we hit 81. We are getting another snowstorm 3 - 6" according to a few models on Monday. I am so sick and tired of this cold weather, it's killing my joints.

We can trade weather, you can take my thunderstorms and I'll take your snowstorm because I haven't had one in this s :censored: ty winter. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 23, 2013, 10:14:10 PM

Lets take at a look at here. We aren't looking at any warm temps until the end of March, early April. Here, when we get huge warm spells, are limited to inland places. Sea breezes lower our temps during significant warm spells. So even if it does warm up, a sea breeze will drop the temps. While inland places would be in the 70's all day with light winds, here we'll have 70's for an hour, then a gusty sea breeze will pick up, drop us back into the low 60's. Severe weather? Here? Forget about it. The ocean ruins every opportunity for severe weather until June. April and May, you'll never get severe weather. The cold ocean will annihilate the convective cell of any thunderstorm. Snow lover? Forget it? While inland places will be buried, we'll be warm and rain, or we'll be snow but not accumulate. Get the idea? Spring weather sucks here. The only time it is good is after a frontal pass with a NW wind to counter-act the sea breeze and actually give us a warm day. Oh and sometimes if it's a cold spring, good luck finding the sun.

NWS Forecast:

Overnight Clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Snow likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2013, 12:15:43 AM

Seeing how much weather is dominating the conversation lately even on here, would you all be interested in having the weather boards expanded to allow you all more room for model discussions, forecasting, or even perhaps a weather trivia game or forecasting contest?  I gave everyone ideas in that thread several months ago, but I haven't seen anyone else try it, and I really don't want to do it all by myself.  So, I'd like some help from my team and from all of you with thoughts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on March 24, 2013, 01:02:04 AM

Quote from: TWCCraig on March 23, 2013, 10:14:10 PM

Lets take at a look at here. We aren't looking at any warm temps until the end of March, early April. Here, when we get huge warm spells, are limited to inland places. Sea breezes lower our temps during significant warm spells. So even if it does warm up, a sea breeze will drop the temps. While inland places would be in the 70's all day with light winds, here we'll have 70's for an hour, then a gusty sea breeze will pick up, drop us back into the low 60's. Severe weather? Here? Forget about it. The ocean ruins every opportunity for severe weather until June. April and May, you'll never get severe weather. The cold ocean will annihilate the convective cell of any thunderstorm. Snow lover? Forget it? While inland places will be buried, we'll be warm and rain, or we'll be snow but not accumulate. Get the idea? Spring weather sucks here. The only time it is good is after a frontal pass with a NW wind to counter-act the sea breeze and actually give us a warm day. Oh and sometimes if it's a cold spring, good luck finding the sun.

NWS Forecast:

Overnight Clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night A chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Snow likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night Snow likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Spring still has no intention of showing up here. We've smashed so many record low temperature records in the last few days, I've been getting dizzy. Record lows of -23, -13, and -9. We will finally climb above freezing next week. Snow is still sticking around, river is iced over and going to flood big time (Fargo is going to have a rough spring).

Long story short, this pattern sucks and I want that stupid groundhog burned at the stake.

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2013, 12:15:43 AM

Seeing how much weather is dominating the conversation lately even on here, would you all be interested in having the weather boards expanded to allow you all more room for model discussions, forecasting, or even perhaps a weather trivia game or forecasting contest?  I gave everyone ideas in that thread several months ago, but I haven't seen anyone else try it, and I really don't want to do it all by myself.  So, I'd like some help from my team and from all of you with thoughts.

I would love to see this. C'mon, people. Anyone else up for this?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on March 24, 2013, 09:01:46 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2013, 12:15:43 AM

Seeing how much weather is dominating the conversation lately even on here, would you all be interested in having the weather boards expanded to allow you all more room for model discussions, forecasting, or even perhaps a weather trivia game or forecasting contest?  I gave everyone ideas in that thread several months ago, but I haven't seen anyone else try it, and I really don't want to do it all by myself.  So, I'd like some help from my team and from all of you with thoughts.

That would be a great idea! I'd love that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on March 24, 2013, 09:16:07 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2013, 12:15:43 AM

Seeing how much weather is dominating the conversation lately even on here, would you all be interested in having the weather boards expanded to allow you all more room for model discussions, forecasting, or even perhaps a weather trivia game or forecasting contest?  I gave everyone ideas in that thread several months ago, but I haven't seen anyone else try it, and I really don't want to do it all by myself.  So, I'd like some help from my team and from all of you with thoughts.

Patrick, I love that idea! And I hope it gets implemented! :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 24, 2013, 11:06:03 AM

I also like that idea! And Craig, I so agree. I live close to the ocean and the storms are history by the time they get here. It's not uncommon to get a tornado warning just 15 miles away, and here the sun is still shining. The best chance for shore thunderstrms are those brief, but intense popups

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 24, 2013, 11:07:36 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2013, 12:15:43 AM

Seeing how much weather is dominating the conversation lately even on here, would you all be interested in having the weather boards expanded to allow you all more room for model discussions, forecasting, or even perhaps a weather trivia game or forecasting contest?  I gave everyone ideas in that thread several months ago, but I haven't seen anyone else try it, and I really don't want to do it all by myself.  So, I'd like some help from my team and from all of you with thoughts.

(http://i.imgur.com/AddNAR0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Rn3CrXR.jpg)

COUNT ME IN!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 25, 2013, 04:39:11 PM

Well, those first votes are an overwhelming yes. :P  Since we already have a general weather chat board, I'm thinking of creating a forecasting board where you can talk about the models, discuss forecasting challenges for your area, and try out a forecasting contest in random cities across the United States to help you appreciate the difficulty.  I don't want to disturb the other weather boards, so topics pertaining to your current conditions, individual storm events, or tropical weather should remain in their original places.  A weather trivia game would be something I could whip up in the Game Room if there's enough interest.

Martin and Andy, I could use your help with any other ideas that we could implement to expand weather and make more interesting topics for this forum.  Even more ideas for the classic TWC boards should be considered, so Matt could certainly help here.  I don't want to pursue these ideas all by myself, so please feel free to post below or PM me with thoughts.  I know everyone is busy, but it's clear to me that we need to do more to make this forum more enjoyable and lively again.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 26, 2013, 02:34:15 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on March 21, 2013, 08:15:59 PM

Like you and a lot of other longtime viewers, it just breaks my heart that TWC no longer cares about smooth jazz music or 2-minute LOT8s  :cry:  I wish I could be TWC's programming director or the person who is in charge of the LOT8s. That way, the first thing I would do is eliminate the vocal music, bring back smooth jazz, cancel all long-form shows that have nothing to do with weather, and extend the LOT8s. But that is all just a fantasy, which brings even more pain and heartbreak  :(

Why do you still watch TWC then, if I may ask, if you don't like it anymore?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 26, 2013, 02:58:32 PM

Quote from: Mike M on March 26, 2013, 02:34:15 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on March 21, 2013, 08:15:59 PM

Like you and a lot of other longtime viewers, it just breaks my heart that TWC no longer cares about smooth jazz music or 2-minute LOT8s  :cry:  I wish I could be TWC's programming director or the person who is in charge of the LOT8s. That way, the first thing I would do is eliminate the vocal music, bring back smooth jazz, cancel all long-form shows that have nothing to do with weather, and extend the LOT8s. But that is all just a fantasy, which brings even more pain and heartbreak  :(

Why do you still watch TWC then, if I may ask, if you don't like it anymore?

Mike, I still like the network, but only just to see what my local weather is going to be via the LOT8's, despite them being 60 seconds in length and having vocal music in the background. As for the other stuff on the network, I just really don't care about that  :no:  Not only that, I don't get very many channels in my house besides TWC SD and HD. Hopefully this makes sense to you  ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 27, 2013, 01:32:53 PM

With Easter coming this Sunday, do any of you perform any special activities for this holiday?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 27, 2013, 02:49:04 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 27, 2013, 01:32:53 PM

With Easter coming this Sunday, do any of you perform any special activities for this holiday?

Work :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 27, 2013, 06:18:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 27, 2013, 01:32:53 PM

With Easter coming this Sunday, do any of you perform any special activities for this holiday?

sleep.
















no j/k. going to a family get together. (actually the "Easter" celebrations start on Friday with a Good Friday brunch. yay for not eating till noon! \o/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on March 27, 2013, 07:22:24 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 27, 2013, 01:32:53 PM

With Easter coming this Sunday, do any of you perform any special activities for this holiday?

Not really. I'm just gonna do nothing, like I always do on a typical weekend anyway  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 27, 2013, 07:31:13 PM

My niece is going to do her 2nd Easter egg hunt on Sunday with her family (since she's 2), and my Easter is most likely going to church with family and watching Opening Night baseball.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on March 28, 2013, 02:18:38 AM

Just finished the first season of VEEP. :wub: Love that show!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2013, 11:10:41 AM

The very good thing about this year is that I'm a retired Easter Bunny. My little sister will be taking care of the eggs now. ;) I'm just gonna be at the front row watching the kids fight to the death hunt for these eggs.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 28, 2013, 03:17:37 PM

Nice to hear from you Anistorm. :thumbsup:

I'm curious to know what some of you guys think about working while in college. I'm taking difficult classes, but my parents/stepparents keep insisting that I find work, but I'm not sure I can emotionally handle work on top of a full load of college classes. I've had part-time work experience before, but I really had a hard time studying and all after I had to work in the past because I'd be exhausted. Been a controversial topic at home... I see myself being independent in  maybe two years once I graduate and all, but I'm not ready to support myself and be a successful full-time college student at the same time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on March 28, 2013, 04:39:29 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on March 28, 2013, 03:17:37 PM

Nice to hear from you Anistorm. :thumbsup:

I'm curious to know what some of you guys think about working while in college. I'm taking difficult classes, but my parents/stepparents keep insisting that I find work, but I'm not sure I can emotionally handle work on top of a full load of college classes. I've had part-time work experience before, but I really had a hard time studying and all after I had to work in the past because I'd be exhausted. Been a controversial topic at home... I see myself being independent in  maybe two years once I graduate and all, but I'm not ready to support myself and be a successful full-time college student at the same time.

I had friends who were in the same boat as you, also you mentioned the classes are difficult so if i were you i would worry about the college workload instead of having added anxiety with part time working

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 28, 2013, 05:04:05 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on March 28, 2013, 03:17:37 PM

Nice to hear from you Anistorm. :thumbsup:

I'm curious to know what some of you guys think about working while in college. I'm taking difficult classes, but my parents/stepparents keep insisting that I find work, but I'm not sure I can emotionally handle work on top of a full load of college classes. I've had part-time work experience before, but I really had a hard time studying and all after I had to work in the past because I'd be exhausted. Been a controversial topic at home... I see myself being independent in  maybe two years once I graduate and all, but I'm not ready to support myself and be a successful full-time college student at the same time.

my parents said the same thing but they wanted to me not worry about work and just study, study, study for the next 4 years instead. That's a good thing you should balance work with classes which is why I admire what you're doing. Unless you're aiming for grad school, entry level employers don't look into GPA too much but work and internship experience/involvement on campus. I would worry about classes but don't worry too much about getting A's..as long as you can pull a 3.0 that's enough. Unfortunately, I wish I had known that last year because all I did was study and that's it. And these classes were all general ed classes. I wish I could've built my resume with internship experience which I hope to do next year. I am looking for summer internships right now and all of them I find are in NYC, which is too far from home and I cannot afford housing in NY for the internship, so I'm stuck in a dead-end situation :/ Grades and degree matter, but experience matters so both are important. If it's too much for you to handle, look into lightening your courseload.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 28, 2013, 07:10:28 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on March 28, 2013, 03:17:37 PM

I'm curious to know what some of you guys think about working while in college. I'm taking difficult classes, but my parents/stepparents keep insisting that I find work, but I'm not sure I can emotionally handle work on top of a full load of college classes. I've had part-time work experience before, but I really had a hard time studying and all after I had to work in the past because I'd be exhausted. Been a controversial topic at home... I see myself being independent in  maybe two years once I graduate and all, but I'm not ready to support myself and be a successful full-time college student at the same time.

You need job experience in addition to good grades and a degree, or you're not going to land a job right away after graduation.  I found volunteer work and internships during the summer so that I didn't have to pile more things on top of my courses, but some people have to do so to afford their college costs or because of opportunities that arise during semesters.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on March 28, 2013, 08:50:56 PM

It's also been difficult in my end as well. My advice is to find volunteer work when you have time away from your classes, and with that experience, you might land on a good job opportunity right after college. Prioritize with your schoolwork. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on March 28, 2013, 10:38:41 PM

That's why I go to school part time (3 classes) and work part time to balance things out, with more work hours during summer/breaks. Not like I'm in any hurry to graduate anyways.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on March 29, 2013, 01:02:34 PM

I really appreciate all the input. I think an on-campus job is undoubtedly the best choice because people are more understanding of college schedules. I plan to seek a career counselor and ask him or her what some options would be. I do need to work this summer, but I get overwhelmed with school and work because I try really hard to keep my high GPA. I'm no genius who hardly has to study to get good grades.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 29, 2013, 03:25:31 PM

Quote from: twcfan68 on March 29, 2013, 01:02:34 PM

I really appreciate all the input. I think an on-campus job is undoubtedly the best choice because people are more understanding of college schedules. I plan to seek a career counselor and ask him or her what some options would be. I do need to work this summer, but I get overwhelmed with school and work because I try really hard to keep my high GPA. I'm no genius who hardly has to study to get good grades.

When you're trying for that high GPA, make sure you give yourself small occasional breaks during your study time as you can easily burn yourself out and perform worse than what you could if you just study continuously.  Lastly, don't forget to reward yourself when you do well on courses and exams.  Social time and academic time have to be balanced in college and in life to make yourself feel happy and healthy.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 30, 2013, 11:24:28 AM

This news broke yesterday and I see it's already made national news.

Ex-APS Superintendent Beverly Hall, others indicted in Largest Cheating Scandal in US History
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/special-reports/grand-jury-aps-cheating-indictments/nW7Lg/ (http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/special-reports/grand-jury-aps-cheating-indictments/nW7Lg/)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/08/us/08hall.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/08/us/08hall.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on March 30, 2013, 11:53:34 AM

Tavores, that story ran on our local NBC affiliate this morning.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: texasstooge on March 30, 2013, 02:48:16 PM

I'm gearing up for the annual MDA Muscle Walk at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington next Saturday. If y'all can, please make a donation by clicking on the "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference" icon in my signature. I've already did 1/2 a dozen posts on my Facebook months prior, but it seems others' news feeds are cluttered by some other stuff (in other words, got no responses).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 01, 2013, 06:47:38 AM

I know this may seem personal, but all of my friends are here in the forums and i want to share this with you all.

My Weight Loss Journey (Goal 230)

Started at 360 on June 12th, 2012

October 11th -  - 345

November !3th - 333

November 27th - 324

January 28th, 2013 - 309

February 6th - 302

March 1st - 292

April 1st - 273

Total Pounds Lost: 87/Pounds left to lose: 43

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on April 01, 2013, 10:07:35 AM

Awesome job Alex!! Keep up the good work :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 01, 2013, 11:29:22 AM

Alex, I wish you the best toward achieving your goal!

Trevor, could you possibly send me a PM as I'm wondering if there's a forum issue as you haven't received any of mine lately? :hmm:  We might need to talk later.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 01, 2013, 04:38:07 PM

I don't think there's an issue with the PM system since I have been exchanging a few the past couple of days.

Also...usually I'd come on here and prank you all like I do every year (remember when I told you all I was pregnant? xD) well I didn't come up with anything because I was too busy getting drunk. NEXT YEAR I WILL.

Actually, turning TWCT into AccuWeatherToday like I had previously thought last year would have been a fabulous prank.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 01, 2013, 11:08:04 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 24, 2013, 12:15:43 AM

Seeing how much weather is dominating the conversation lately even on here, would you all be interested in having the weather boards expanded to allow you all more room for model discussions, forecasting, or even perhaps a weather trivia game or forecasting contest?  I gave everyone ideas in that thread several months ago, but I haven't seen anyone else try it, and I really don't want to do it all by myself.  So, I'd like some help from my team and from all of you with thoughts.

I like that idea. In addition, with the decreasing amount of fans of present-day TWC in the forums, I think we should cut back a bit on our current TWC boards and make this more classic TWC oriented in addition to more weather topics. Like merge them all and just have one "Present TWC" forum. It may help bring more positivity to the forums and make it more inviting.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on April 02, 2013, 07:29:33 PM

For those wondering how i lost 87 pounds its thanks to my dietician for this meal plan.

7am: 1 cup of bran flakes with 1 cup of 1% milk
9am: Apple with 1 cup of water
11am: Toasted Deli Sandwich with 1 slice of deli and 1 slice of cheese on light white or light oatmeal bread
1pm: same as 9am
3pm: same as 11am
5pm: 3/4 cup of frosted mini wheat's with 1 cup of 1% milk

Also I've been walking a 1/2 mile a day around 12pm everyday (I'm looking to add another 1/2 mile walk at 4pm starting in mid April when it's warmer out).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 03, 2013, 11:53:25 AM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on April 02, 2013, 07:29:33 PM

For those wondering how i lost 87 pounds its thanks to my dietician for this meal plan.

7am: 1 cup of bran flakes with 1 cup of 1% milk
9am: Apple with 1 cup of water
11am: Toasted Deli Sandwich with 1 slice of deli and 1 slice of cheese on light white or light oatmeal bread
1pm: same as 9am
3pm: same as 11am
5pm: 3/4 cup of frosted mini wheat's with 1 cup of 1% milk

Also I've been walking a 1/2 mile a day around 12pm everyday (I'm looking to add another 1/2 mile walk at 4pm starting in mid April when it's warmer out).

That's great! I lost 50 pounds over the past 2 years from just cutting down on the sweets I like to eat, as well as excercising more.
2 years ago, I was 14 years old, 6'4", and weighed 245 pounds.
Now, I'm 16, 6'5", and weigh 195 pounds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 03, 2013, 05:21:15 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 01, 2013, 11:08:04 PM

I like that idea. In addition, with the decreasing amount of fans of present-day TWC in the forums, I think we should cut back a bit on our current TWC boards and make this more classic TWC oriented in addition to more weather topics. Like merge them all and just have one "Present TWC" forum. It may help bring more positivity to the forums and make it more inviting.

I've given Andy a plan for the Weather category here to expand it by a couple boards, and we're in the process of letting Martin know about it soon so he can give his input and hopefully approve the change.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 04, 2013, 12:11:04 AM

Been working on my project for Photoshop (Rastering) class. This is just the first part, I haven't gotten deep into the Photoshop elements of it yet. The project is supposed to be for an ad campaign of our own made up product. I chose to do a shoe line I called "ZODIACS" which is pretty self explanatory, your zodiac sign is represented on your customized shoe. The first poster shows all signs customized in different color schemes. I'm a Sagittarius so the sample for that one is the green/lime green shoe. It might be hard to see the signs since I had to scale the image down.

(http://i.imgur.com/lK0OnwU.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/aHt6hQl.jpg)

This is the sketch I drew just to give my teacher an idea of what I was going for, I kinda went in a 180 with this project thanks to some suggestions from her.

(http://i.imgur.com/hDjSvrE.png)

I have to present this on Tuesday, April 9th so I'm gonna be busy putting the finishing touches on this off and on this weekend. I'll share the finalized project with you all after it's graded. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on April 04, 2013, 12:29:12 AM

It looks really professional. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 04, 2013, 04:38:48 PM

I really like the second one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 05, 2013, 12:13:34 AM

I was watching a movie called "Where The Heart Is" with my girlfriend earlier this evening, and during one scene there was a tornado that destroyed a town. At one point, there was even a TV that was tuned to The Weather Channel with a WeatherSTAR XL-generated tornado warning scroll. The movie is from 2000, which means that the IntelliSTAR hasn't been invented yet back then :P

Here's a snapshot of the TWC scene from the movie:

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/TWCJim/Where_The_Heart_Is_Weather_Channel_Tornado_Warning_Scene_zps1a273d14.jpg)

Sorry about the pic quality as I took it with my camera.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 05, 2013, 09:48:46 AM

Wow!! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: texasstooge on April 06, 2013, 06:39:03 PM

Today was an EPIC day for me. I participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Muscle Walk this morning at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. A $40 donation, plus a chance to take a long walk around Cowboys Stadium to give someone with neuromuscular diseases a fighting chance...that's definitely a fair trade. I also caught up with a friend also named Michael I knew back in college. It was a wonderful experience! :D :happy:

To be real honest, I can't even imagine what life would be like if I had muscular dystrophy myself. I wouldn't be able to do much of the major stuff like I'm doing now. Sure, I would get around in a wheelchair, but I wouldn't do much. I'm very thankful to be in a healthy state that I am at now. Additionally, I know 2 friends (Michael who I mentioned before, and Jason who I knew back in middle school) who were diagnosed with said diseases.

This was the 2nd charitable walk/run that I've participated in...with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Dallas on October 2010.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 08, 2013, 02:38:00 PM

Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, passed away this morning at the age of 87.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17653388-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-who-led-conservative-resurgence-in-britain-dies-at-87?lite (http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17653388-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-who-led-conservative-resurgence-in-britain-dies-at-87?lite)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 08, 2013, 08:47:29 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 08, 2013, 02:38:00 PM

Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, passed away this morning at the age of 87.

[url]http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17653388-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-who-led-conservative-resurgence-in-britain-dies-at-87?lite[/url] ([url]http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17653388-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-who-led-conservative-resurgence-in-britain-dies-at-87?lite[/url])

That's sad to hear. :(  She certainly did a lot for her country.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 09, 2013, 01:35:21 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 08, 2013, 02:38:00 PM

Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, passed away this morning at the age of 87.

[url]http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17653388-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-who-led-conservative-resurgence-in-britain-dies-at-87?lite[/url] ([url]http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17653388-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-who-led-conservative-resurgence-in-britain-dies-at-87?lite[/url])

She was such a brilliant woman. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2013, 08:35:10 PM

I took these photos of what looks like a shelf cloud approaching the New Brunswick NJ area. It was much darker outside compared to the color shown in the photos. Just minutes after we had some strong thunderstorms and rain from that cloud. The temp dipped from 84 degrees in the afternoon to just 60 now. What do u think?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on April 10, 2013, 09:46:48 PM

Nice pics. That's definitely a shelf cloud. The line also produced a nice shelf cloud here too. I didn't take any pictures, it was too dark. We had some wind gusts 40-60mph here, then came the rain and lightning. Nice little severe weather event. Bout to get ready for round 2 approaching from the west.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2013, 09:56:51 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on April 10, 2013, 09:46:48 PM

Nice pics. That's definitely a shelf cloud. The line also produced a nice shelf cloud here too. I didn't take any pictures, it was too dark. We had some wind gusts 40-60mph here, then came the rain and lightning. Nice little severe weather event. Bout to get ready for round 2 approaching from the west.

Thanks! Yeah, it's really chilly now. We went from 85 to 55 degrees in just a matter of a few hours. We had some very intense lightning strikes and heavy rain at times, that's what I love the best about spring and summer. Thunderstorms always put me in a good mood~ :D (NYC's first thunderstorm of the year too)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 11, 2013, 12:23:21 AM

Impressive pictures, Victor! :D  Unfortunately, we didn't get any severe weather as expected but got the wintry side of this system here in Norman, with some freezing rain this morning.  Yesterday, the temperature went from 73° to 59° in 20 minutes!  Today, the high did not break the 30s, with temperatures hovering around freezing for most of the morning and early afternoon.  Yuck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 11, 2013, 01:00:16 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 10, 2013, 08:35:10 PM

I took these photos of what looks like a shelf cloud approaching the New Brunswick NJ area. It was much darker outside compared to the color shown in the photos. Just minutes after we had some strong thunderstorms and rain from that cloud. The temp dipped from 84 degrees in the afternoon to just 60 now. What do u think?

Great pics!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 11, 2013, 08:31:14 PM

We just lost power 15 minutes ago due to the storms moving through... Looks like its gonna be a long night.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 12, 2013, 05:45:49 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 11, 2013, 08:31:14 PM

We just lost power 15 minutes ago due to the storms moving through... Looks like its gonna be a long night.

That sucks, hopefully you will or have gotten your power back on. :yes:

Quote from: toxictwister00 on April 04, 2013, 12:11:04 AM

Been working on my project for Photoshop (Rastering) class. This is just the first part, I haven't gotten deep into the Photoshop elements of it yet. The project is supposed to be for an ad campaign of our own made up product. I chose to do a shoe line I called "ZODIACS" which is pretty self explanatory, your zodiac sign is represented on your customized shoe. The first poster shows all signs customized in different color schemes. I'm a Sagittarius so the sample for that one is the green/lime green shoe. It might be hard to see the signs since I had to scale the image down.

This is the sketch I drew just to give my teacher an idea of what I was going for, I kinda went in a 180 with this project thanks to some suggestions from her.

I have to present this on Tuesday, April 9th so I'm gonna be busy putting the finishing touches on this off and on this weekend. I'll share the finalized project with you all after it's graded. :happy:

I got a 98!  :thrilled: :dance:

I posted the JPEG files of the project below.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on April 12, 2013, 06:58:30 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on April 12, 2013, 05:45:49 PM

Quote from: Stephen on April 11, 2013, 08:31:14 PM

We just lost power 15 minutes ago due to the storms moving through... Looks like its gonna be a long night.

That sucks, hopefully you will or have gotten your power back on. :yes:

Yeah, it came back on about an hour later. However, the power surge seems to have damaged my mother's PC. :hmm: It still powers on and works fine (though I have it unplugged and turned off for now), but it makes a rather strange buzzing sound that appears to be coming from the power supply.

Also, the power surge caused my wireless router to reset its wireless security settings to default (SSID, password, etc.), which I thought was rather strange, since it's never done that before, and we've certainly had our fair share of power outages before. :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 13, 2013, 12:29:00 PM

I suffered a cramp in my left calf last night while I was asleep  :pinch:  I woke up almost instantly when I felt the pain and attempted to stand up to put some weight on my calf, which helped a lot. As of this morning my lower leg is still a little sore, but at least it's improving  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 13, 2013, 01:28:34 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 13, 2013, 12:29:00 PM

I suffered a cramp in my left calf last night while I was asleep  :pinch:  I woke up almost instantly when I felt the pain and attempted to stand up to put some weight on my calf, which helped a lot. As of this morning my lower leg is still a little sore, but at least it's improving  :happy:

I've had one of those before at night, and it's not fun.  At least you're feeling better now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 13, 2013, 10:07:39 PM

Oh, man, I hate those!  :hmm:  Once in a while, I get foot cramps, but it's almost always during the day rather than at night.  The only thing that helps for me is walking.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 14, 2013, 12:57:06 PM

I know I'm probably one of a quickly dwindling number of people who still own a Wii and enjoy the voting and Mii contests, but when I found out today that the WiiConnect24 service will be shut down at the end of June my reaction was a mix of sadness and shock.

I've only owned my Wii for 8 months, but it's the little things that one grows to enjoy, and I've really enjoyed these little features.  If nothing else, even on my busiest days, I've always been able to find a few minutes to spend voting, making a Mii for the contest, or even just reading the news.  In about 9 weeks I won't be able to do that anymore.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 14, 2013, 01:27:49 PM

Quote from: Eric on April 14, 2013, 12:57:06 PM

I know I'm probably one of a quickly dwindling number of people who still own a Wii and enjoy the voting and Mii contests, but when I found out today that the WiiConnect24 service will be shut down at the end of June my reaction was a mix of sadness and shock.

I've only owned my Wii for 8 months, but it's the little things that one grows to enjoy, and I've really enjoyed these little features.  If nothing else, even on my busiest days, I've always been able to find a few minutes to spend voting, making a Mii for the contest, or even just reading the news.  In about 9 weeks I won't be able to do that anymore.  :cry:

I still have a Wii, but the only time I use it now is to play games with my niece when she comes over. I never really used any of the features you mentioned. I didn't have the internet for the Wii even if I wanted to use those features. It's kinda funny that Nintendo is scratching their heads at why it's new gen. of the Wii is sinking in sales right out of the gate. The WiiU should have been the Wii to begin with. They were 6 years WAY too late in what it offers. (Except that Gamepad, I like the concept of that.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 14, 2013, 01:31:47 PM

Apparently, the Wii U hasn't been selling as quickly as they've hoped.  I guess by shutting down the Wii's connectivity they're going to try to "encourage" people to spend $300 for a Wii U.

I just bought my Wii 8 months ago, and I'm certainly not going to upgrade.  I'll just miss what I'll be losing but get on with my life.  Oh, and I'll be getting an Ouya when it comes out.  Look it up on Wikipedia - it seems to be very interesting and promising.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 14, 2013, 01:57:45 PM

Quote from: Eric on April 14, 2013, 01:31:47 PM

Apparently, the Wii U hasn't been selling as quickly as they've hoped.  I guess by shutting down the Wii's connectivity they're going to try to "encourage" people to spend $300 for a Wii U.

I just bought my Wii 8 months ago, and I'm certainly not going to upgrade.  I'll just miss what I'll be losing but get on with my life.  Oh, and I'll be getting an Ouya when it comes out.  Look it up on Wikipedia - it seems to be very interesting and promising.

I read about this game console several months back, I wish it luck if it's going to be competing with Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 14, 2013, 05:52:39 PM

How about all of these bugs that the warm weather brings out?  Aside from the heat and the risk of tornadoes, this is my least favorite part of spring and summer.  The mosquitoes are starting to rear their ugly heads, unfortunately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 14, 2013, 06:48:14 PM

Quote from: Eric on April 14, 2013, 12:57:06 PM

I know I'm probably one of a quickly dwindling number of people who still own a Wii and enjoy the voting and Mii contests, but when I found out today that the WiiConnect24 service will be shut down at the end of June my reaction was a mix of sadness and shock.

I've only owned my Wii for 8 months, but it's the little things that one grows to enjoy, and I've really enjoyed these little features.  If nothing else, even on my busiest days, I've always been able to find a few minutes to spend voting, making a Mii for the contest, or even just reading the news.  In about 9 weeks I won't be able to do that anymore.  :cry:

Wait, they're getting rid of their wifi service? :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 14, 2013, 07:10:07 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 14, 2013, 06:48:14 PM

Wait, they're getting rid of their wifi service?

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/04/12/nintendo-will-be-closing-six-wii-channels-and-the-wiiconnect24-service-in-japan-on-june-28/ (http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2013/04/12/nintendo-will-be-closing-six-wii-channels-and-the-wiiconnect24-service-in-japan-on-june-28/)

If I understood the above source correctly, it's only WiiConnect24 (an service that allows connectivity even with the system off) and six of the Internet Channels that are getting the axe.  I didn't see anything about online gameplay or general Internet access in there, so I assume the Wii will still be able to be used for those purposes. 

I found it interesting but stark that the Wii weather channel is one of the ones that is being gotten rid of.  I hope this isn't a harbinger of things to come...  :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on April 14, 2013, 07:42:45 PM

Quote from: Eric on April 14, 2013, 12:57:06 PM

I know I'm probably one of a quickly dwindling number of people who still own a Wii and enjoy the voting and Mii contests, but when I found out today that the WiiConnect24 service will be shut down at the end of June my reaction was a mix of sadness and shock.

I've only owned my Wii for 8 months, but it's the little things that one grows to enjoy, and I've really enjoyed these little features.  If nothing else, even on my busiest days, I've always been able to find a few minutes to spend voting, making a Mii for the contest, or even just reading the news.  In about 9 weeks I won't be able to do that anymore.  :cry:

My brother and I both own one too. We had ours for nearly five years, and I too have always liked to look at the interactive features. One of the first Wii games that I owned ironically was Pokémon Battle Revolution (I originally got it as a Christmas gift back in 2007, despite of all the negative reviews of that game, but hey, I'm a Pokémon fan anyway). :rolleyes:  I didn't knew they were eventually going to shut down the service.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 14, 2013, 10:49:30 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on April 14, 2013, 01:57:45 PM

I read about this game console several months back, I wish it luck if it's going to be competing with Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony though.

It's a competitor in one sense, but not a competitor in another.  After all, as far as I understand it, open source will be a big part of how the Ouya works.  Apparently, all games will be free to try, and can then be purchased to unlock the full game... though there may be games that will remain free.  Also, no discs or other physical media - all games will be downloaded to be saved in the console's memory or SD cards.

I think it's definitely worth the $99 to try it.  I'm looking forward to receiving it when it gets released.  I've already preordered it on Amazon.com, but I'm not paying extra to receive it on the release day.  I can wait another week or so for the free shipping.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 14, 2013, 10:51:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on April 14, 2013, 06:48:14 PM

Wait, they're getting rid of their wifi service? :o

Unfortunately, yes.  Anything that depends on the WiiConnect24 to work will be disabled: the Forecast, News, Everybody Votes, Check Mii Out, and Nintendo Channels will stop working on June 28.  Also, the message board will stop working (except for your daily stats), since data/message transfers to other Wii users in your address book will be disabled, too.

Apparently, some games may still allow online connectivity, but no lists have been released yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 15, 2013, 12:53:50 AM

I owned a wii from Christmas 07 to the end of 2008. I never caught the gist of it, all I had was wii sports on it. I ended up giving it away to a family friend the following Christmas. I also owned a gamecube prior to that but i sold it back in 8th grade I think. Just had no time for video games back then :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 15, 2013, 08:29:28 AM

I hope Nintendo's not turning into EA, but this kind of stuff here is so much like something they would do.  EA has been known for shutting down online play for older Madden games, for example.  I just hope Nintendo's not following suit.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on April 15, 2013, 10:15:57 AM

Quote from: Metarvo on April 15, 2013, 08:29:28 AM

I hope Nintendo's not turning into EA, but this kind of stuff here is so much like something they would do.  EA has been known for shutting down online play for older Madden games, for example.  I just hope Nintendo's not following suit.

On the one hand, the Wii is 7 years old, and Nintendo wants to focus on its current systems - the 3DS and especially the Wii U, which hasn't been selling as well as they'd hoped.  On the other hand, the Wii has been Nintendo's best-selling console, and I think it goes without saying that the majority of Nintendo's customers currently use the Wii.  I think Nintendo is doing a huge disservice to its largest share of customers by ending the Wii's online connectivity features, which were a major selling point for the Wii in the first place.

Basically, Nintendo is saying, despite the large number of people still using the Wii, that they're going to arbitrarily and artificially make the Wii obsolete, so that if people want online connectivity again, they're going to have to spend $300 for a Wii U.  Yes, the Wii U will play all of the Wii's games (but not GameCube, which some versions of the Wii are backwards compatible with), but people don't want to spend $300 for an upgrade, especially those like me who only just recently bought a Wii.  After all, the Wii is still sold right alongside the Wii U in most stores, and, obviously, many people prefer to spend less money for the Wii instead of the Wii U.

Nintendo has already started selling the Wii Mini in some markets (such as Canada and the UK), with a top-loading disc drive, no SD slot, and, most importantly, no internet connectivity whatsoever.  (Ironically, it still has 48 slots on the Wii menu, which, without internet connectivity, will never get filled!)

What I want to know is... how many Wii users actually know about this change?  It was announced on Nintendo's webpage, and then picked up by many other tech and gaming sites, but it has yet to be announced (if it will be at all) anywhere on the Wii - on the message board, Nintendo Channel, or anywhere else.  I actually found out about it two days later only at random - I did a search for something with the word "channel" and Google gave me a link to Nintendo's announcement.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 15, 2013, 11:16:04 AM

Happy tax day!  :P  I hope most of you who have taxes didn't procrastinate and have filed all of them correctly and on time. If not, you have until midnight tonight to do so  ;)  As for myself, I got my taxes done a couple of weeks ago  :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2013, 02:03:07 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 15, 2013, 11:16:04 AM

Happy tax day!  :P  I hope most of you who have taxes didn't procrastinate and have filed all of them correctly and on time. If not, you have until midnight tonight to do so  ;)  As for myself, I got my taxes done a couple of weeks ago  :bleh:

Seriously, everyone ought to be able to do their taxes way sooner if you have little complexity.  I did mine way back on January 23 thanks to TurboTax, and all my transactions with the state and federal were finalized on February 4.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCToday on April 16, 2013, 07:40:49 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 15, 2013, 11:16:04 AM

Happy tax day!  :P  I hope most of you who have taxes didn't procrastinate and have filed all of them correctly and on time. If not, you have until midnight tonight to do so  ;)  As for myself, I got my taxes done a couple of weeks ago  :bleh:

Ugh tax season sucks just about as much as the pollen.   :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 17, 2013, 10:40:35 AM

I got mine done early this month, but got a rather small refund since I was in and out of jobs last year.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2013, 10:22:00 PM

I finally reached a break from work, and I desperately needed it.  This year has been very rough for me, and I really hope things will turn around later in 2013.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 21, 2013, 11:21:48 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2013, 10:22:00 PM

This year has been very rough for me, and I really hope things will turn around later in 2013.

Why, what's been happening?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 22, 2013, 12:16:16 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 21, 2013, 11:21:48 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 21, 2013, 10:22:00 PM

This year has been very rough for me, and I really hope things will turn around later in 2013.

Why, what's been happening?

Yeah, what happened? I personally am enjoying 2013, it's going along fairly well though I do miss February and March of last year when I went to Manganext and the Image Anime trips with the anime club (they cancelled both trips this year).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 22, 2013, 12:25:09 AM

It's a long story, Mike and Victor.  Work has been really stressful, and it has also caused some serious personal issues for me.  Furthermore, I didn't get any of the general forecaster positions that came up earlier, and now the hiring freeze means I'll have to wait a while longer before I can even try again.  I haven't seen anyone in my family in weeks as they've been busy, but this break means they will come to see me soon.  I also must admit that I feel I've lost touch with some members here on this forum as I've sent several PMs to people in the past few months with no answer.  Why do you think I've tried to push at the administrators and moderators to expand the forum and make things more enjoyable here?  It's just been a bad start to this year for me overall. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherStarXL on April 22, 2013, 12:52:14 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 17, 2013, 10:40:35 AM

I got mine done early this month, but got a rather small refund since I was in and out of jobs last year.

I am just glad tax season is over! It was definitely a rough one in the tax office.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2013, 01:15:34 AM

Getting hired and fired on the same day, not as uncommon as you think! I feel bad for the guy, he became way too nervous on his first day on the job as you could see and slipped the wrong words. While unprofessional, I think they should have not fired him and at least given him a warning. In ND, maybe they handle things differently but I don't see the big deal. Sue Simmons has cursed/gotten drunk on air more times than I can count in the US's largest TV market and yet she kept working before being let go last year.  Opinions? WARNING: FOUL LANGUAGE IN THE BEGINNING
KFYR News Anchor A.J. Clemente Drops F-bomb in TV Gaffe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_uX1RczgQA#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on April 23, 2013, 01:30:35 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on April 23, 2013, 01:15:34 AM

Getting hired and fired at the same day, not as uncommon as you think! I feel bad for the guy, he became way too nervous on his first day on the job as you can and slipped the wrong words. While unprofessional, I think they should have not fired him and at least given him a warning. In ND, maybe they handle things differently but I don't see the big deal. Sue Simmons has cursed/gotten drunk on air more times than I can count in the US's largest TV market and yet she kept working before being let go last year.  Opinions? WARNING: FOUL LANGUAGE IN THE BEGINNING
KFYR News Anchor A.J. Clemente Drops F-bomb in TV Gaffe ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_uX1RczgQA#ws[/url])

He clearly demonstrated his lack of ability. Yes, he cursed. A lot of anchors do that. He also looked at the wrong camera and just made for a generally painful broadcast. No news agency is going to keep a guy who screws up as badly, and as long, as he did in one show. I agree with the network on this one. It's not a North Dakota thing - trust me, "North Dakota Nice" is a real thing here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 24, 2013, 01:42:52 PM

After a lot of work last night, I have created a template for a forecasting contest with complete rules for this forum that everyone can join.  Check out the Forecasting board, and feel free to indicate there what you think and if you'd like to participate. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on April 24, 2013, 09:04:23 PM

Well, today is my 22nd birthday, and I honestly can't believe how quickly time flies these days. I get slightly more depressed each year because I really don't want to hit that day when "it's all downhill from here"--from a physical appearance standpoint. However, I was fortunate to get a nice amount of gas money from my mom.  :happy: I don't get the countless amount of gifts anymore, but I don't expect or need as much now to know that my friends and family care about me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 24, 2013, 10:40:19 PM

Happy birthday Christina!! :) Yeah, I definitely am with you with that feeling :/

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 25, 2013, 08:09:59 AM

I hope you had a Happy Birthday!   :)  To me, it seems like at one time a year was almost forever; now it's no time at all.  So, I know what you mean.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on April 27, 2013, 06:03:17 PM

Local Forecast HD Debut (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGJHkUCiVlU#)

Do any of you know what the name of this song is? It's catchy and I would like to hear the full song.  :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 27, 2013, 06:07:28 PM

Quote from: Donovan on April 27, 2013, 06:03:17 PM

Local Forecast HD Debut ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGJHkUCiVlU#[/url])

Do any of you know what the name of this song is? It's catchy and I would like to hear the full song.  :yes:

Sounds like a Chris Geith song, but I'm not sure which one. :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 27, 2013, 06:07:52 PM

Quote from: Donovan on April 27, 2013, 06:03:17 PM

Local Forecast HD Debut ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGJHkUCiVlU#[/url])

Do any of you know what the name of this song is? It's catchy and I would like to hear the full song.  :yes:

"Fast Forward" by Chris Geith. I don't think it's commercially available though.  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 30, 2013, 05:00:50 PM

Tomorrow begins the month of May, and it's also the time to wish everyone in college around here good luck with final exams ahead in the next week or two. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 30, 2013, 11:49:34 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 30, 2013, 05:00:50 PM

Tomorrow begins the month of May, and it's also the time to wish everyone in college around here good luck with final exams ahead in the next week or two. ;)

No final exams in my class, just a "make up day" on the last day which isn't really needed for me since i'm pretty much caught up.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 02, 2013, 11:59:23 PM

I thought this was interesting for TWC to mention my hometown during WUWA. What surprised me more is we now have a commercial geared towards tourism..I don't think we ever had a TV commercial promoting our city :blink:
The Weather Channel - DO AC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3It_tzS5X8#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 03, 2013, 03:42:54 AM

My latest strange dream, which is why I'm awake at 3:30 in the morning...

I drove to the grocery store (I often drive in my dreams), but just as soon as I got out of the car I heard a tornado warning, so I jumped back into the car. By that time, though, there were two women and their kids in my car, and they insisted that I take them shopping and then home. During the ride their kids were beating me up from behind and the women were complaining about absolutely everything.

After a long and excrutiating ride I finally got the idea to call 911 and then pull into the parking lot of the nearest police station (the parking lot, for some reason, looked like the inside of a fancy hotel lobby). The police officers were my Kmart coworkers and characters from "The Office."

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 04, 2013, 11:50:25 AM

May the 4th be with you... all  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 04, 2013, 12:33:45 PM

I'm glad my wisdom teeth removal went off without a hitch yesterday. I only got two removed (top ends) instead of four. The other two were on the bottom ends where the roots were right along the nerves. I must be one of the fortunate ones because the little pain I did have afterwards felt more like soreness and once I started taking my medication I haven't felt ANY pain since! I wouldn't even know I had oral surgery right now. :happy:

The downside which is one of the side effects is I have felt a little nauseous from time to time. Oddly, I threw up water this morning. My diet this weekend looks like it's going to consist of Milkshakes, Pudding, Jello, Soup, Grits, and anything else that doesn't evolve much chewing.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 04, 2013, 08:53:39 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 04, 2013, 12:33:45 PM

I'm glad my wisdom teeth removal went off without a hitch yesterday. I only got two removed (top ends) instead of four. The other two were on the bottom ends where the roots were right along the nerves. I must be one of the fortunate ones because the little pain I did have afterwards felt more like soreness and once I started taking my medication I haven't felt ANY pain since! I wouldn't even know I had oral surgery right now. :happy:

The downside which is one of the side effects is I have felt a little nauseous from time to time. Oddly, I threw up water this morning. My diet this weekend looks like it's going to consist of Milkshakes, Pudding, Jello, Soup, Grits, and anything else that doesn't evolve much chewing.

You may think I was lucky, but I only had one wisdom tooth.  Thus, I just had laughing gas to help me during the removal of it and never needed actual surgery.  I hope you feel better soon, Tavores.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 05, 2013, 10:47:48 AM

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ¿Alguien tiene algún plan para hoy?  :sing:

(Happy Cinco de Mayo! Does anybody have any plans for today?)

^^^Note that I do not know any Spanish and that I used Google Translate to help me translate my English to Spanish  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 05, 2013, 12:18:46 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on May 05, 2013, 10:47:48 AM

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! ¿Alguien tiene algún plan para hoy?  :sing:

(Happy Cinco de Mayo! Does anybody have any plans for today?)

^^^Note that I do not know any Spanish and that I used Google Translate to help me translate my English to Spanish  :P

Lamentablemente, no. Domingos suelen ser sedados para mí, y el Cinco de Mayo es todo lo contrario.

(Sadly, no. Sundays are usually sedated for me, and Cinco de Mayo is anything but.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 05, 2013, 05:24:30 PM

Cinco de Mayo meant more when I was in high school as some students and teachers would volunteer at a local Mexican restaurant that celebrated the holiday with cash drawings, car washes, free food and refreshments, and some games.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 05, 2013, 09:36:02 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 04, 2013, 08:53:39 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 04, 2013, 12:33:45 PM

I'm glad my wisdom teeth removal went off without a hitch yesterday. I only got two removed (top ends) instead of four. The other two were on the bottom ends where the roots were right along the nerves. I must be one of the fortunate ones because the little pain I did have afterwards felt more like soreness and once I started taking my medication I haven't felt ANY pain since! I wouldn't even know I had oral surgery right now. :happy:

The downside which is one of the side effects is I have felt a little nauseous from time to time. Oddly, I threw up water this morning. My diet this weekend looks like it's going to consist of Milkshakes, Pudding, Jello, Soup, Grits, and anything else that doesn't evolve much chewing.

You may think I was lucky, but I only had one wisdom tooth.  Thus, I just had laughing gas to help me during the removal of it and never needed actual surgery.  I hope you feel better soon, Tavores.

Thank you for the well wishes, I appreciate it. :yes: I'm gradually getting back to normal. My gums/jaw are still a little sore and the thought of food still makes me feel sickish so I hope that changes over the next couple of days. I would like to have some sort of an appetite back again soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on May 06, 2013, 01:06:40 PM

 :hmm:  Oh, my, I'm sorry you had to go through that, Tavores.  When I had that done, it pretty well knocked me out for a few days.  I hope you're able to eat what you want today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 06, 2013, 08:18:24 PM

Quote from: Metarvo on May 06, 2013, 01:06:40 PM

:hmm:  Oh, my, I'm sorry you had to go through that, Tavores.  When I had that done, it pretty well knocked me out for a few days.  I hope you're able to eat what you want today.

I was able to buildup enough of an appetite to eat more solid foods today without feeling nauseous afterwards. Today is the first day in 3 days I haven't felt that way all day. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 06, 2013, 11:43:11 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 06, 2013, 08:18:24 PM

I was able to buildup enough of an appetite to eat more solid foods today without feeling nauseous afterwards. Today is the first day in 3 days I haven't felt that way all day. :)

You should be back to full strength in appetite and energy by the end of this week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 07, 2013, 01:55:26 AM

I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few years back, and I remember crushing my painkillers and then mixing them with yogurt and other non-chewable foods (of course, when it was time to take my pills.) I cannot swallow whole pills  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 08, 2013, 12:15:16 AM

Good job, CNN: http://m.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/05/nancy-grace-ashleigh-banfield-cnn-parking-lot/64965/ (http://m.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/05/nancy-grace-ashleigh-banfield-cnn-parking-lot/64965/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on May 08, 2013, 12:50:20 AM

Who here is having final or AP exams in the next few days? My AP Chinese test is tomorrow. Good luck to those who are testing! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 08, 2013, 07:39:56 AM

Quote from: Charismatic Applesauce on May 08, 2013, 12:50:20 AM

My AP Chinese test is tomorrow.

I was a linguistics major, but even I wouldn't have dared tackle the Chinese language.  My congratulations! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on May 08, 2013, 09:06:28 AM

Quote from: Eric on May 08, 2013, 07:39:56 AM

Quote from: Charismatic Applesauce on May 08, 2013, 12:50:20 AM

My AP Chinese test is tomorrow.

I was a linguistics major, but even I wouldn't have dared tackle the Chinese language.  My congratulations! :thumbsup:

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 09, 2013, 02:25:19 AM

Looks like my former hometown of Spokane has the Local AccuWeather Channel now. Here is a video clip that I was able to record while at a friend's house yesterday.

Local AccuWeather Channel- Spokane, WA- May 8, 2013- 5:08PM PDT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eMiObw6EgA#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 09, 2013, 09:32:45 PM

Speaking of AccuWeather:

AccuWeather Launches Exclusive 30-Day Forecast (http://www.accuweather.com/en/press/11918357)

:facepalm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 09, 2013, 10:08:13 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 09, 2013, 09:32:45 PM

Speaking of AccuWeather:

AccuWeather Launches Exclusive 30-Day Forecast ([url]http://www.accuweather.com/en/press/11918357[/url])

:facepalm:

Silly, they can't even get the forecast for tomorrow right.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 12, 2013, 02:09:20 AM

Hope all of you can find your mom and wish her a happy Mother's Day today.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 12, 2013, 12:26:43 PM

Same, wishing happy mothers day to all the moms out there

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 12, 2013, 12:31:14 PM

I wish my mother as well as other mothers a happy Mother's Day  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 12, 2013, 01:15:29 PM

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers! My mom id definitely happy with the gift I gave her this morning. :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2013, 01:28:43 PM

Last night I got a puncture in my rear bike tire.  I managed to take the wheel off, replace the tube and tire fine, and get the wheel mounted again.  Now my only problem is the derailleur... and that is simply beyond my capabilities.  I'm not strong enough to hold the derailleur open and in position AND screw it in where it belongs at the same time.  I can do one or the other, but that's a senseless exercise, isn't it?

On top of that, I found out that my former so-called best friend used, betrayed, and abused me in ways I didn't even think possible, and, naturally, it's only my fault because I "allowed" him to do so because I naïvely didn't realize what he was doing until it was far too late.

And, last but not least, I woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn't fall back asleep.  I have to walk to work (since my bike's out of commission), work until 9:30 this evening, then walk back for another 35-40 minutes... and collapse into bed just to do the whole thing over again tomorrow.

Suffice it to say, this has not been a good day for Eric. :censored:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 12, 2013, 01:34:30 PM

Eric, hope things get better for you soon.  I can relate as my last several months have not been good, and I'm starting to ask for help.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 12, 2013, 10:36:30 PM

Thanks.

I finally managed to get the derailleur on my bike properly, but that's when I discovered why I haven't been able to properly shift gears the entire time I've owned it.  It also has some other damage that can't be repaired at home, so it's time to send it to a bike shop for professional help.

As for my former friend... I have the eerie feeling that this is only the calm before the storm. :hurricane:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 13, 2013, 05:00:40 PM

As some of you might remember, Aaron W. (socool775 from YouTube) put together a database for IntelliSTAR and WeatherSTAR Junior units, which included ID numbers, city names, etc. This was his website:


http://www.stardatabase.zoomshare.com/ (http://www.stardatabase.zoomshare.com/)


I got an email message from Aaron recently and he said that Zoomshare (the website's host provider) was getting rid of the free service and charge users $6.95 a month. Since I've submitted most units to his website, he offered me to maintain the database via a different free website host provider, which I accepted almost immediately. Here is the new version of the database that I've put together using the submissions that I've backed up from Aaron's site a while back:


http://weatherstardatabase.yolasite.com/ (http://weatherstardatabase.yolasite.com/)


My site's pretty much the same as the original, but this one now includes info for 4000, XL, IS2 and Weatherscan units. I'm still working on the site at the moment, but I figured I'd post the link to show you guys what I've worked on so far.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 13, 2013, 05:11:56 PM

IntelliStar 2 - Jackson, MS - Xfinity - 32202 Video: Wizards In Winter, TSO Jackson, MS IntelliStar 2 TWC HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhtZeiZQ0qY#ws)
WeatherScan - Jackson, MS - Xfinity - Unknown ID - Video: Weatherscan for Jackson, MS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlJwn1rN6us#)

Also, here is a Memphis IntelliStar video (24745) TWC - Memphis IntelliStar - Thunderstorm Reported (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6lu8DBoqh8#ws)

The Franklin, TN IntelliStar is actually Nashville.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 13, 2013, 06:24:39 PM

Quote from: Trevor on May 13, 2013, 05:11:56 PM

IntelliStar 2 - Jackson, MS - Xfinity - 32202 Video: Wizards In Winter, TSO Jackson, MS IntelliStar 2 TWC HD ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhtZeiZQ0qY#ws[/url])
WeatherScan - Jackson, MS - Xfinity - Unknown ID - Video: Weatherscan for Jackson, MS ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlJwn1rN6us#[/url])

Also, here is a Memphis IntelliStar video (24745) TWC - Memphis IntelliStar - Thunderstorm Reported ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6lu8DBoqh8#ws[/url])

The Franklin, TN IntelliStar is actually Nashville.

Updated.

Also, are you sure that STAR #22525 is Nashville?  :unsure:  According to the video below, the city name on the LDL is Franklin.

Local on the 8s- More Snow 1/20/11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-tqseW0j_o#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 13, 2013, 06:52:29 PM

It's in the immediate Nashville area, and I can't find any videos of a Nashville STAR. Maybe Franklin/Nashville.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 17, 2013, 12:37:29 PM

Lottery fever strikes again as the Powerball skyrockets to 550 600 million dollars! The second highest in history. The Mega Millions is inching closer to 200 million.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 18, 2013, 09:44:48 AM

Nothing like having thousands of microscopic plastic/metal shards in your hands, and I can't even get them out. Ouch  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2013, 01:59:42 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on May 18, 2013, 09:44:48 AM

Nothing like having thousands of microscopic plastic/metal shards in your hands, and I can't even get them out. Ouch  :(

Yikes!  What happened?  Hope that can be treated soon and that you feel better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 18, 2013, 03:52:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2013, 01:59:42 PM

Yikes!  What happened?  Hope that can be treated soon and that you feel better.

I must have gotten it from a plastic stick that I was holding. The stick was disintegrating so microscopic plastic fibers were getting stuck in my skin. After hours of different procedures of trying to remove them, I just decided to use tweezers to pull them out. Problem is, you wouldn't even be able to see them. I used a cotton fabric to rub my hand against, so the plastic fibers would get caught on the cotton and cause a sudden sharp pain for me to sense where the fiber was. From there, I put my perpendicular to a light source and looked at my hand to see a side view, that way I was able to see the plastic fibers in my hand, then use the tweezers to prick them out. Took me a couple of hours and I still have a few left in me.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on May 13, 2013, 05:00:40 PM

I got an email message from Aaron recently and he said that Zoomshare (the website's host provider) was getting rid of the free service and charge users $6.95 a month. Since I've submitted most units to his website, he offered me to maintain the database via a different free website host provider, which I accepted almost immediately. Here is the new version of the database that I've put together using the submissions that I've backed up from Aaron's site a while back:


[url]http://weatherstardatabase.yolasite.com/[/url] ([url]http://weatherstardatabase.yolasite.com/[/url])


My site's pretty much the same as the original, but this one now includes info for 4000, XL, IS2 and Weatherscan units. I'm still working on the site at the moment, but I figured I'd post the link to show you guys what I've worked on so far.

Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know that #22622 isn't New Bedford, RI its actually New Bedford, MA

just wanted to point that out and here's a video

-Alex

The Dominant K Flavor: 12:08pm EDT 8/16/2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo9AWM0mZSY#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 18, 2013, 05:15:02 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on May 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM

Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know that #22622 isn't New Bedford, RI its actually New Bedford, MA

just wanted to point that out and here's a video

-Alex

The Dominant K Flavor: 12:08pm EDT 8/16/2011 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo9AWM0mZSY#[/url])

All fixed, Alex  :thumbsup:  I just copied all of the submissions from Aaron's site and put them all on the new one without even realizing that New Bedford is in Massachusetts and not Rhode Island! If you find any other errors in the database, let me know. Thanks again for the correction.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 18, 2013, 05:34:04 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on May 18, 2013, 05:15:02 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on May 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM

Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know that #22622 isn't New Bedford, RI its actually New Bedford, MA

just wanted to point that out and here's a video

-Alex

The Dominant K Flavor: 12:08pm EDT 8/16/2011 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo9AWM0mZSY#[/url])

All fixed, Alex  :thumbsup:  I just copied all of the submissions from Aaron's site and put them all on the new one without even realizing that New Bedford is in Massachusetts and not Rhode Island! If you find any other errors in the database, let me know. Thanks again for the correction.

On the IS list, 22207 is for Marietta, GA not Atlanta. :no:

Quote from: TWCCraig on May 18, 2013, 03:52:45 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 18, 2013, 01:59:42 PM

Yikes!  What happened?  Hope that can be treated soon and that you feel better.

I must have gotten it from a plastic stick that I was holding. The stick was disintegrating so microscopic plastic fibers were getting stuck in my skin. After hours of different procedures of trying to remove them, I just decided to use tweezers to pull them out. Problem is, you wouldn't even be able to see them. I used a cotton fabric to rub my hand against, so the plastic fibers would get caught on the cotton and cause a sudden sharp pain for me to sense where the fiber was. From there, I put my perpendicular to a light source and looked at my hand to see a side view, that way I was able to see the plastic fibers in my hand, then use the tweezers to prick them out. Took me a couple of hours and I still have a few left in me.

That sounds awful :(, it sounds painful just reading about it. Hopefully you'll be able to get the remaining ones out very soon. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 18, 2013, 05:52:04 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 18, 2013, 05:34:04 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on May 18, 2013, 05:15:02 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on May 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM

Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know that #22622 isn't New Bedford, RI its actually New Bedford, MA

just wanted to point that out and here's a video

-Alex

The Dominant K Flavor: 12:08pm EDT 8/16/2011 ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo9AWM0mZSY#[/url])

All fixed, Alex  :thumbsup:  I just copied all of the submissions from Aaron's site and put them all on the new one without even realizing that New Bedford is in Massachusetts and not Rhode Island! If you find any other errors in the database, let me know. Thanks again for the correction.

On the IS list, 22207 is for Marietta, GA not Atlanta. :no:

Fixed. Thanks Tavores  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 19, 2013, 10:24:01 PM

Let's play: Spot The FAIL In This Article.

(http://i.imgur.com/mCqhRPR.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 19, 2013, 10:40:24 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 19, 2013, 10:24:01 PM

Let's play: Spot The FAIL In This Article.

([url]http://i.imgur.com/mCqhRPR.png[/url])

A hurricane in Oklahoma?!?  :rofl2:  Epic fail!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 20, 2013, 12:15:09 AM

Well Tavores, I see two errors in that article.  The hurricane obviously (WTF?! :P ) but also the fact that the title is "Severe Kansas tornado prompts stark National Weather Service warning" when they are talking about Oklahoma City.  Maybe they are talking about Kansas later on in that article, but someone clearly didn't proofread. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 20, 2013, 12:22:45 AM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 20, 2013, 12:15:09 AM

Well Tavores, I see two errors in that article.  The hurricane obviously (WTF?! :P ) but also the fact that the title is "Severe Kansas tornado prompts stark National Weather Service warning" when they are talking about Oklahoma City.  Maybe they are talking about Kansas later on in that article, but someone clearly didn't proofread. :blink:

Didn't even think about the article title being a FAIL in a way also. This Chris guy mentions Wichita starting in the next paragraph, but the article overall is really broad basically talking about all the Midwest states affected including OK and NE.

http://news.yahoo.com/severe-kansas-tornado-prompts-stark-national-weather-warning-225153009.html (http://news.yahoo.com/severe-kansas-tornado-prompts-stark-national-weather-warning-225153009.html)

Btw, the comments below the article are just as entertaining. I don't think the hurricane gaffe passed by anyone who read this article.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 20, 2013, 12:55:54 AM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 19, 2013, 10:24:01 PM

Let's play: Spot The FAIL In This Article.

([url]http://i.imgur.com/mCqhRPR.png[/url])

LOL! :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 20, 2013, 01:57:37 PM

Gosh, if an article about the weather can be screwed up that badly, no wonder the public is utterly confused about what the NWS does and how the atmosphere works. :pinch:  Sometimes I feel like I'm in a losing battle when trying to tell everyone my job.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 20, 2013, 02:16:29 PM

The use of the word "hurricane" is called an analogy, obviously there wasn't no hurricane is Kansas. But the bigger problem is how the title states Kansas, but an article about a tornado in Oklahoma.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2013, 05:31:14 PM

Seeing how the Moore, OK tornado became a subject of its own here, I have moved all of those posts to the Severe Weather section of the boards so you all can continue there.  If it warrants a topic on its own, we can certainly accommodate.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 21, 2013, 07:55:08 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2013, 05:31:14 PM

Seeing how the Moore, OK tornado became a subject of its own here, I have moved all of those posts to the Severe Weather section of the boards so you all can continue there.  If it warrants a topic on its own, we can certainly accommodate.

To be honest, yes. This event is going to be memorable enough to warrant its own topic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 21, 2013, 08:44:11 PM

Quote from: Mike M on May 21, 2013, 07:55:08 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on May 21, 2013, 05:31:14 PM

Seeing how the Moore, OK tornado became a subject of its own here, I have moved all of those posts to the Severe Weather section of the boards so you all can continue there.  If it warrants a topic on its own, we can certainly accommodate.

To be honest, yes. This event is going to be memorable enough to warrant its own topic.

Thanks for the suggestion, Mike.  I thought the tornado deserved its own topic too, so I have gone ahead and made it a new topic. :yes:

Sorry if the posts seem a little out-of-context.  I took what Patrick moved from here to the severe weather thread and made those posts a new topic.  I know we have some other things about the tornado lingering around on the forums but those have to do with TWC, so I will keep them put.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 23, 2013, 10:58:48 PM

Hope all of you have a good Memorial Day weekend ahead!  Tomorrow will have to be my only day to enjoy anything as I work during the upcoming weekend.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 24, 2013, 12:34:28 AM

I-5 Skagit River Bridge Collapse News Coverage on KIRO-TV: May 23, 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZI8se1PdJU#ws)

There was a bridge collapse up in Skagit County (about 50-60 miles north of Seattle.) The northernmost section of the bridge that carries Interstate 5 across the Skagit River gave away at about 7PM PT this evening. At least two or three vehicles fell into the river when the bridge collapsed, and traffic in the area is a mess. No fatalities were reported, but three people were rescued and were taken to a local hospital with, miraculously, only minor injuries.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 25, 2013, 10:38:53 PM

I seem to hear way too much about bridge collapses. :no:  It's quite remarkable that no one perished in that incident, Jim.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on May 27, 2013, 06:29:28 AM

My mom passed away Sunday. She was pronounced dead at 19:19 EDT, however she may have passed earlier than that. I'm going to be busy with a lot of responsibilities I have to take care of, so I do apologize in advance if I don't get to messages right away or seem snippy. RIP mom .... July 27, 1956 - May 26, 2013.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 27, 2013, 06:57:55 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 27, 2013, 06:29:28 AM

My mom passed away Sunday. She was pronounced dead at 19:19 EDT, however she may have passed earlier than that. I'm going to be busy with a lot of responsibilities I have to take care of, so I do apologize in advance if I don't get to messages right away or seem snippy. RIP mom .... July 27, 1956 - May 26, 2013.

Completely understood Jesse. Very sorry to hear about your loss, and if you need anything from me please let me know.. you know where I am.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 27, 2013, 08:44:55 AM

Very sorry for your loss. It must be very difficult loosing someone that close to you. If you need anything, we're here for you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on May 27, 2013, 10:30:38 AM

Oh my goodness Jesse. I am so sorry to hear that. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. I know it's difficult. You're in my thoughts.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 27, 2013, 11:24:48 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Jesse  :(  I completely understand how difficult and emotional it is for one to lose a very close family member. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your relatives.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 27, 2013, 11:40:41 AM

Jesse, I hope you can find help and support during this very difficult time.  Don't overwhelm yourself with all these responsibilities.  Take it one day and one thing at a time.  Sorry to hear about your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 27, 2013, 01:05:09 PM

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Jesse :(, I know how rough it can be losing a close family member. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on May 27, 2013, 02:17:56 PM

Oh, Jesse, I'm sorry about your loss.  :(  There's not much that can really make this any better, but you have my prayers and best wishes.  Take your time on all of those responsibilities you have.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2013, 07:05:19 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Jesse. If it was medical related, at least she is not suffering from pain anymore. I'll send you my prayers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on May 27, 2013, 08:02:03 PM

Hey y'all, long time no post! :wave:

i really apologize that I haven't posted in a long while.. school has kept me busy and its just that i havent had the same interest in the weather channel that I used to have :no: but needless to say i am out of school now and i graduate in less than a week :happy:

looking forward to getting my drivers license soon and hopefully a summer job :dance:

And Jesse, i am really sorry to hear about the loss of your mother :( my condolences go to you and your family

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on May 27, 2013, 08:17:46 PM

Hi Zach! Glad to hear you've been making out well. Can't believe you're almost graduating! :o

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 27, 2013, 08:59:58 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 27, 2013, 08:02:03 PM

Hey y'all, long time no post! :wave:

i really apologize that I haven't posted in a long while.. school has kept me busy and its just that i havent had the same interest in the weather channel that I used to have :no: but needless to say i am out of school now and i graduate in less than a week :happy:

looking forward to getting my drivers license soon and hopefully a summer job :dance:

And Jesse, i am really sorry to hear about the loss of your mother :( my condolences go to you and your family

Ah graduation, good times, good times. :happy: Enjoy and bask in that momentous day.  It's a joyous jumpstart to the next chapter of life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 27, 2013, 09:07:52 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 27, 2013, 08:59:58 PM

Quote from: Zach on May 27, 2013, 08:02:03 PM

Hey y'all, long time no post! :wave:

i really apologize that I haven't posted in a long while.. school has kept me busy and its just that i havent had the same interest in the weather channel that I used to have :no: but needless to say i am out of school now and i graduate in less than a week :happy:

looking forward to getting my drivers license soon and hopefully a summer job :dance:

And Jesse, i am really sorry to hear about the loss of your mother :( my condolences go to you and your family

Ah graduation, good times, good times. :happy: Enjoy and bask in that momentous day.  It's a joyous jumpstart to the next chapter of life.

Good luck! Graduation is always an exciting time; I remember graduating two years ago on the 26th of May. Just wait until you get to college, those 4 years will fly by. Driving is fun too, I have my license but haven't driven much lately.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 27, 2013, 10:25:52 PM

Congratulations, Zach!  Hope you enjoy your graduation.  Mine was 12 years ago, but I still remember it well.  Life changes dramatically after high school, so good luck with your future.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on May 28, 2013, 08:20:14 AM

Congratulations, Zach!  Have a good time at your graduation, because you've earned it if you've gotten this far.  :biggrin:  Good luck!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 28, 2013, 08:54:33 AM

Congrats Zach! and my thoughts and prayers are with you Jesse I'm sorry for your loss.

So far training at Walmart as a cashier isn't so bad, I've been doing it for more than a week since 5/16 (been employed since 5/7 but had to take CBL testing) hopefully soon i will be doing it on my own and be able to help out walmart customers :)

also i'm training in the old store before the new SuperCenter opens sometime in july on the northern side of Fall River (the old store is in South Fall River)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on May 28, 2013, 01:42:14 PM

Congrats, Zach! College is a load of fun.  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 29, 2013, 08:20:10 PM

Finally have Google Street View in our area! I've been checking google earth every day for like the past year for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on May 29, 2013, 08:56:24 PM

I find myself killing time on Google Maps and Google Street View a lot.  :yes:  I take it in cycles, though.  Right now, I'm not going on it that much, but I can easily spend half a day on it if I'm in the right mood.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on May 29, 2013, 09:26:01 PM

Quote from: Metarvo on May 29, 2013, 08:56:24 PM

I find myself killing time on Google Maps and Google Street View a lot.  :yes:  I take it in cycles, though.  Right now, I'm not going on it that much, but I can easily spend half a day on it if I'm in the right mood.

Yeah, it's kinda addicting. I like studying the area and other areas. I love viewing historical imagery and comparing it to today. Now that we have street view, it completes it all  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 29, 2013, 11:13:27 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on May 29, 2013, 09:26:01 PM

Quote from: Metarvo on May 29, 2013, 08:56:24 PM

I find myself killing time on Google Maps and Google Street View a lot.  :yes:  I take it in cycles, though.  Right now, I'm not going on it that much, but I can easily spend half a day on it if I'm in the right mood.

Yeah, it's kinda addicting. I like studying the area and other areas. I love viewing historical imagery and comparing it to today. Now that we have street view, it completes it all  :happy:

I do too, except I use Google Earth. Very interesting program..

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on May 29, 2013, 11:16:48 PM

I wish there was more historical imagery of the places I've lived.  Most of the time, it's just a black-and-white or very blurry view that's pretty much exactly the same as what it looks like now.  Differences are few and far between, but sometimes interesting.  I can see what the new owners did to my grandparents' former house in suburban Philadelphia, and the historical images show that their next house in Gettysburg was in the middle of a totally empty field just a few years before the subdivision was built.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on May 31, 2013, 01:46:25 AM

I'm starting to think 2013 is cursed for me given what has happened to me in real life and with my friends here. :(  I've even found a new song called "Barren Lands" by Australis that really describes my feelings lately, and the only thing I can cling to is the hope conveyed at the end.  Here's a great music video someone on YouTube made using weather of all things to portray this song:

Australis - Barren Lands (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eOaZGgNFNc#ws)

So many people in life seem to misunderstand me, and I worry that I've turned off a few members here.  If so, I wish to apologize now.  There have been a few of you who have not answered my PMs lately, and I would like to resolve things over the next days.  I'm seriously considering real help for myself.  Does anyone actually understand what I'm trying to show here through this song despite how crazy and weird my perceptions of music seem to be compared to everyone else? :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 31, 2013, 07:44:56 PM

wait wait wait wait what is going on here.

I really need to stop by here frequently.

Patrick, remember I'm just a PM away, I get an email notification for it. xD

but yeah, anyways...I've been inactive because I've been dealing with issues myself, mental health issues actually. It's a long story. Jesse, Springy and Billy kinda know what I've been going through since I visited them at the IRC sometime ago (and will do so later!) and well...at the moment I'm trying to rekindle with a few friendships I had risk of losing, and if that doesn't happen I'd be heartbroken.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on May 31, 2013, 10:45:19 PM

Just came out of work today and had to say it was the worst day of work so far, a customer comes to my register to purchase 2 Walmart Gift Cards (one for $25 and another for $10) i go to do the Scan/Swipe the cards then when i go to enter the amount i press 25 and enter (i was supposed to press 2500) which then came up as .25 cents.

The Customer says you put in 25 cents instead of 25 dollars then i start getting really nervous and start apologizing. i then try to enter in the prices for the other card and the customers says rudely "i don't need this card" and goes to get another one. when she comes back she says "Enter this one as $25" which i did with the help of another cashier and the total came out to $35 dollars which she then gives me $40 dollars. after pressing total an error on the screen came up saying "Supervisor required" which is because i tried to void out the other card which then locked up the touchscreen.

i keep apologizing to the customer and she says "i'll take my money back and here's the cards" this was after no supervisor that showed up after a 10 minute wait at my register. then another cashier tried to help me go through the steps to fix the transaction which we both tried to do which failed and the other cashier couldn't believe the computer wouldn't finish the purchase.

after trying to help me fix the error the other cashier directed the customer to try and see if she could do a new transaction at a different register. which i looked and saw the customer got her gift cards and went on her way. after what happened i felt very nauseous and almost passed out (felt like an anxiety attack) but i caught myself and took some deep breaths to calm myself down after the ordeal. then one of the supervisors came up to me an hour later to tell me it's my 15 minute break which was a relief because i would be able to explain what happened to the supervisor. i explained the above to my supervisor and she said when i come in at 10am tomorrow for my shift i should look for my manager and discuss the situation with her or if i don't see my manager wait until 11am until she (my supervisor) comes in so we both can meet with my manager and tell her what happened tonight.

Overall a very bad night at work and i was shaking and very nervous and after i told my supervisor i'm not comfortable being a cashier anymore she completely understood with all the stress involved in working in the front end of the store. hopefully i can talk to my manager tomorrow and look for a new position in the store and continue to work at walmart and continue to help out customers who shop there daily.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 31, 2013, 11:25:51 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on May 31, 2013, 10:45:19 PM

Just came out of work today and had to say it was the worst day of work so far, a customer comes to my register to purchase 2 Walmart Gift Cards (one for $25 and another for $10) i go to do the Scan/Swipe the cards then when i go to enter the amount i press 25 and enter (i was supposed to press 2500) which then came up as .25 cents.

The Customer says you put in 25 cents instead of 25 dollars then i start getting really nervous and start apologizing. i then try to enter in the prices for the other card and the customers says rudely "i don't need this card" and goes to get another one. when she comes back she says "Enter this one as $25" which i did with the help of another cashier and the total came out to $35 dollars which she then gives me $40 dollars. after pressing total an error on the screen came up saying "Supervisor required" which is because i tried to void out the other card which then locked up the touchscreen.

i keep apologizing to the customer and she says "i'll take my money back and here's the cards" this was after no supervisor that showed up after a 10 minute wait at my register. then another cashier tried to help me go through the steps to fix the transaction which we both tried to do which failed and the other cashier couldn't believe the computer wouldn't finish the purchase.

after trying to help me fix the error the other cashier directed the customer to try and see if she could do a new transaction at a different register. which i looked and saw the customer got her gift cards and went on her way. after what happened i felt very nauseous and almost passed out (felt like an anxiety attack) but i caught myself and took some deep breaths to calm myself down after the ordeal. then one of the supervisors came up to me an hour later to tell me it's my 15 minute break which was a relief because i would be able to explain what happened to the supervisor. i explained the above to my supervisor and she said when i come in at 10am tomorrow for my shift i should look for my manager and discuss the situation with her or if i don't see my manager wait until 11am until she (my supervisor) comes in so we both can meet with my manager and tell her what happened tonight.

Overall a very bad night at work and i was shaking and very nervous and after i told my supervisor i'm not comfortable being a cashier anymore she completely understood with all the stress involved in working in the front end of the store. hopefully i can talk to my manager tomorrow and look for a new position in the store and continue to work at walmart and continue to help out customers who shop there daily.

I've never worked as a cashier (and never want to), but I'm sure it takes a lot of patience and tolerance to do because I can tell it's very stressful whether you're a newbie or a veteran. You really have to love helping people as a second nature like you seem to in order to handle it.  Hopefully you'll be able to move to a different position that will better suit you there while at the same time allow you to interact/help customers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on June 01, 2013, 01:38:34 AM

Quote from: plane852 on May 28, 2013, 01:42:14 PM

Congrats, Zach! College is a load of fun.  :biggrin:

College was a big waste of time and money for me. All I got out of it was a piece of paper that told my former employer that it was safe to hire me. About 95% of what I use every day at work I either learned on my own or on the job. My programming classes only taught the basics, which by then I already knew for the most part.

Honestly, if you're going to college, just started college, or are thinking about college...don't give into the nonsense that "everyone should go to college." It's not true. Sure, some professions require a degree, but many do not. And if you do decide to go, make sure that you can pay for it and that your chosen profession is in demand. Many graduates have been shocked to find out that you have to start paying your loan when you graduate, regardless of whether or you can find a job (filing bankruptcy won't help). Or that there aren't too many employers looking to hire someone with a degree in gender studies.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 01, 2013, 10:15:38 AM

I used to work in the electronics department, but I got reassigned to checkouts about a year ago.  Patience is not something I have a lot of, so it's often a struggle.  I have customers who truly consider me to be a slave - after all, they're paying customers, and I have to do anything to keep their business.

One of the most bizarre requests a customer made of me: a customer was a few dollars short of the total owed, so she told me to pay the rest of it with my own money, and then she started to grab her bags and walk away.  I held onto the bags and told her that I was not going to pay for customer's purchases with my own money and that she either had to pay the full amount or remove some merchandise from her purchase.  After screaming until she was literally red in the face and calling me every name in the book, she abandoned the purchase altogether, yelling about how horrible my customer service was for not "helping" her and "giving her a break."

A more frequent problem is when customers don't know how they want their merchandise bagged.  I'm willing to bag things the way people want me to (I'm particular about bagging when I'm a customer, too).  However, when customers change their minds several times and expect me to unbag everything just to rebag it again, all the while holding up my line with a growing queue of impatient customers behind them... that's too much.  One customer had me bag, unbag, and rebag no fewer than six times, after which I pointed out that I had a growing line of customers that needed attention, and that I was going to put the bags in the customer's carriage, along with some extras in case they were needed, so the customer could bag his items the way he wanted them.  Well, that stopped everything cold, and it got so bad I had to tell my waiting customers they might actually get faster service in other lines.  I had to call the manager, and the customer insisted that I refused to bag his merchandise outright.  Fortunately, the manager knows I'm not a nut, so the security tape was reviewed, and the customer was then told that I had, in fact, bagged and rebagged six times already.  The customer said he didn't care about that - it was my refusal on the SEVENTH time that made him angry.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 01, 2013, 11:31:07 AM

I can't agree with you more Matt. I can understand people being passionate about a certain path, then they realize their majors provide no practical training or skills for their degree and can't find a job. Since nowadays bachelors degrees are a dime a dozen, a degree alone is not enough. I don't get why people do useless majors like philosophy , art history, womens and gender studies, english etc and expect to be handed a job. IMO, trade schools may be just as Valuable as 4 Year colleges. that's not to say college is useless, it absolutely isn't but I just realized when I went to school how overcrowded it was and how all these people could actually be getting jobs down the line with their degree 

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 01, 2013, 06:47:41 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on May 31, 2013, 07:44:56 PM

wait wait wait wait what is going on here.

I really need to stop by here frequently.

Patrick, remember I'm just a PM away, I get an email notification for it. xD

but yeah, anyways...I've been inactive because I've been dealing with issues myself, mental health issues actually. It's a long story. Jesse, Springy and Billy kinda know what I've been going through since I visited them at the IRC sometime ago (and will do so later!) and well...at the moment I'm trying to rekindle with a few friendships I had risk of losing, and if that doesn't happen I'd be heartbroken.

Ana, thanks for your care.  I'll try to talk with you at a later date.  I'm having a lot of personal issues at work and a little as well here.  I feel like I've lost touch with people, too.  I even worry if I scared everyone with that song in my post, but I was really calling for help.  I hope things get better for you as well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2013, 09:36:24 PM

Quote from: twcclassics on June 01, 2013, 01:38:34 AM

College was a big waste of time and money for me. All I got out of it was a piece of paper that told my former employer that it was safe to hire me. About 95% of what I use every day at work I either learned on my own or on the job. My programming classes only taught the basics, which by then I already knew for the most part.

I think the only reason why more and more employers require a degree is to just slow the hiring process, and nothing about personal experience. If I could go somewhere with a good paying job in the IT industry without some piece of paper then I would have most definitely not gone to college. So far it's been a waste of time for me. Right now I have no intention to go past an associates degree since the field I'm studying is still growing rapidly to this day anyways. Not to mention I don't have the time and money to go to a four year university without getting loans, which are a PIA to deal with.

Also Alex... I work as a cashier too and can't count how many times customers blame me over a wrong price. I do not control the prices, the store does. :rolleyes: In fact one customer ticked me off so much when they called us "full of crap" over a too high of a price. I offered her to speak to a manager and she still got pissy. I, uncontrollably, said "I do not control the prices." I may have likely lost a customer but it is unacceptable for one to say that in front of everyone. At least I didn't get in trouble for it. I care about the store and customers but when they don't explain their issue in a clear, calmly matter it's hard for us to solve their issue.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 01, 2013, 11:54:03 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on May 31, 2013, 10:45:19 PM

Just came out of work today and had to say it was the worst day of work so far, a customer comes to my register to purchase 2 Walmart Gift Cards (one for $25 and another for $10) i go to do the Scan/Swipe the cards then when i go to enter the amount i press 25 and enter (i was supposed to press 2500) which then came up as .25 cents.

The Customer says you put in 25 cents instead of 25 dollars then i start getting really nervous and start apologizing. i then try to enter in the prices for the other card and the customers says rudely "i don't need this card" and goes to get another one. when she comes back she says "Enter this one as $25" which i did with the help of another cashier and the total came out to $35 dollars which she then gives me $40 dollars. after pressing total an error on the screen came up saying "Supervisor required" which is because i tried to void out the other card which then locked up the touchscreen.

i keep apologizing to the customer and she says "i'll take my money back and here's the cards" this was after no supervisor that showed up after a 10 minute wait at my register. then another cashier tried to help me go through the steps to fix the transaction which we both tried to do which failed and the other cashier couldn't believe the computer wouldn't finish the purchase.

after trying to help me fix the error the other cashier directed the customer to try and see if she could do a new transaction at a different register. which i looked and saw the customer got her gift cards and went on her way. after what happened i felt very nauseous and almost passed out (felt like an anxiety attack) but i caught myself and took some deep breaths to calm myself down after the ordeal. then one of the supervisors came up to me an hour later to tell me it's my 15 minute break which was a relief because i would be able to explain what happened to the supervisor. i explained the above to my supervisor and she said when i come in at 10am tomorrow for my shift i should look for my manager and discuss the situation with her or if i don't see my manager wait until 11am until she (my supervisor) comes in so we both can meet with my manager and tell her what happened tonight.

Overall a very bad night at work and i was shaking and very nervous and after i told my supervisor i'm not comfortable being a cashier anymore she completely understood with all the stress involved in working in the front end of the store. hopefully i can talk to my manager tomorrow and look for a new position in the store and continue to work at walmart and continue to help out customers who shop there daily.

Oh, jeez. Don't get me started on Walmart. Been there for 6.5 years now...

Those touchscreen registers are nothing but trouble. We have one in electronics, and it's the worst, most laggy thing ever. Thankfully our store didn't get a remodel this year like we were supposed to, so they didn't take away all of our old-style registers.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 02, 2013, 10:08:15 AM

Today there has been a devestating loss in the storm chasing community. TWISTEX founder and chaser Tim Samaras, his son Paul,  and Carl Young were killed in the El Reno tornado Friday. I'm praying for the families during this difficult time. This  just shows you how dangerous  storm chasing can be at times but they died doing what they had loved.   

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 02, 2013, 10:29:50 AM

They were near the Tornado Hunt team. The tornado made a sharp 90° and hit them. I actually met Tim Samaras at DASCCON1 in Jackson, TN last year. He was one of the most genuine people I know. May him, his son, and Carl all rest in peace.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/334227_2297591614724_672577612_o.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 02, 2013, 10:40:58 AM

Thanks Mike and Billy for sharing your experiences, i talked with one of my managers on Saturday morning and he told me he sent an email to the new store manager so i can let her know I'm not comfortable being a cashier and hopefully i could become a Stockmen/Cart pusher maybe sometime this week. (even though the weather will play a factor when i'm doing my job it's way better than getting anymore stress that almost made me faint on Friday night.)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 02, 2013, 01:21:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 01, 2013, 11:54:03 PM

Those touchscreen registers are nothing but trouble. We have one in electronics, and it's the worst, most laggy thing ever. Thankfully our store didn't get a remodel this year like we were supposed to, so they didn't take away all of our old-style registers.

Does your store by chance use IBM ACE? I noticed some Walmarts have been switching to those. We have them at my work as well, and they're a pain in the ass sometimes. The most frequent problem is when it fails to communicate with the pinpads.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 02, 2013, 07:42:56 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 02, 2013, 01:21:48 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 01, 2013, 11:54:03 PM

Those touchscreen registers are nothing but trouble. We have one in electronics, and it's the worst, most laggy thing ever. Thankfully our store didn't get a remodel this year like we were supposed to, so they didn't take away all of our old-style registers.

Does your store by chance use IBM ACE? I noticed some Walmarts have been switching to those. We have them at my work as well, and they're a pain in the ass sometimes. The most frequent problem is when it fails to communicate with the pinpads.

Not sure what the model is. They're IBM, and that's all I know. The OS appears to be something Linux-based.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 02, 2013, 10:51:00 PM

Lately I've been having problems installing updates on my laptop. There is one particular update that always fails to install successfully, whether it's automatic when I shut my laptop down or if I install it manually. I provided a screenshot to show the update that fails every time:

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/TWCJim/KB976932_zps9e59d1dc.jpg)

I tried just about every solution I could possibly find on the web, but with no luck  :(   Anybody have an idea on what I should next to get the update to install successfully?  :dunno:

BTW, my system is a Windows 7 Home Premium x64-based PC, if this is helpful.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 03, 2013, 05:13:15 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 02, 2013, 10:51:00 PM

Lately I've been having problems installing updates on my laptop. There is one particular update that always fails to install successfully, whether it's automatic when I shut my laptop down or if I install it manually. I provided a screenshot to show the update that fails every time:

([url]http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/TWCJim/KB976932_zps9e59d1dc.jpg[/url])

I tried just about every solution I could possibly find on the web, but with no luck  :(   Anybody have an idea on what I should next to get the update to install successfully?  :dunno:

BTW, my system is a Windows 7 Home Premium x64-based PC, if this is helpful.

That is Windows 7 Service Pack 1. You may have to download it manually and try to install it manually. I know of a lot of people who are having and have had issues installing the service pack.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 03, 2013, 05:58:38 AM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on June 03, 2013, 05:13:15 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 02, 2013, 10:51:00 PM

Lately I've been having problems installing updates on my laptop. There is one particular update that always fails to install successfully, whether it's automatic when I shut my laptop down or if I install it manually. I provided a screenshot to show the update that fails every time:

([url]http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/TWCJim/KB976932_zps9e59d1dc.jpg[/url])

I tried just about every solution I could possibly find on the web, but with no luck  :(   Anybody have an idea on what I should next to get the update to install successfully?  :dunno:

BTW, my system is a Windows 7 Home Premium x64-based PC, if this is helpful.

That is Windows 7 Service Pack 1. You may have to download it manually and try to install it manually. I know of a lot of people who are having and have had issues installing the service pack.

Right, do as Jesse said, and just download it manually. And if that doesn't work, go to "Run" (Windows Key + R), then type in "cmd", enter, then type in "sfc /scannow" then enter and then see if anything on your computer gets fixed.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 03, 2013, 01:39:01 PM

I was able to download and manually install the Windows 7 SP1, and everything worked successfully!  :dance:  Many thanks for your help, guys  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 03, 2013, 05:27:16 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 02, 2013, 07:42:56 PM

Not sure what the model is. They're IBM, and that's all I know. The OS appears to be something Linux-based.

Does it look anything like this http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=pos1R1003444&aid=2 (http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=pos1R1003444&aid=2)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 03, 2013, 06:05:10 PM

Went into work today and i went on my 11am lunch break to talk to my manager about what happened Friday night, since i was a temp worker i would either have to stay at cashier or be let go. i chose to be let go and i wasn't happy but i decided it was the best thing to do.

Then i got a call about an hour later saying they had a new opening and asked me if i was interested in a position of cart pushing/stockman and i agreed.

I go back in 10am tomorrow to hopefully take the new CBL's for the position and i'm grateful at whoever talked to the higher ups to convince them to allow me a second chance to work at walmart.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 04, 2013, 12:42:52 AM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on June 03, 2013, 06:05:10 PM

Went into work today and i went on my 11am lunch break to talk to my manager about what happened Friday night, since i was a temp worker i would either have to stay at cashier or be let go. i chose to be let go and i wasn't happy but i decided it was the best thing to do.

Then i got a call about an hour later saying they had a new opening and asked me if i was interested in a position of cart pushing/stockman and i agreed.

I go back in 10am tomorrow to hopefully take the new CBL's for the position and i'm grateful at whoever talked to the higher ups to convince them to allow me a second chance to work at walmart.

Alex, you're really lucky.  Try not to be so nervous about things though as everyone can make mistakes.  Good luck with the second chance.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 04, 2013, 06:35:47 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 04, 2013, 12:42:52 AM

Alex, you're really lucky.  Try not to be so nervous about things though as everyone can make mistakes.  Good luck with the second chance.

Thanks Patrick, hopefully i see whoever put in a word for me i really appreciate the opportunity  :happy:

I'm just glad Walmart gave me a second chance to allow me to help out customers outside the facility and work outside in the elements. Another good thing about the new position is  the constant exercising during my shifts that would really help continue my healthy diet and lifestyle.

Also health update

240 pounds as of monday morning, total lost now at 120 pounds.

10 pounds from 230, 40 pounds from 200, 60 pounds from 180.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: beanboy89 on June 04, 2013, 09:10:14 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 03, 2013, 05:27:16 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 02, 2013, 07:42:56 PM

Not sure what the model is. They're IBM, and that's all I know. The OS appears to be something Linux-based.

Does it look anything like this [url]http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=pos1R1003444&aid=2[/url] ([url]http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=pos1R1003444&aid=2[/url])

It's pretty similar to that.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 04, 2013, 09:24:06 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 03, 2013, 05:27:16 PM

Quote from: beanboy89 on June 02, 2013, 07:42:56 PM

Not sure what the model is. They're IBM, and that's all I know. The OS appears to be something Linux-based.

Does it look anything like this [url]http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=pos1R1003444&aid=2[/url] ([url]http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=pos1R1003444&aid=2[/url])

It looks something like that with a different theme.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 04, 2013, 03:11:38 PM

I finally got some good news at work after what has been a frustrating year for me so far:  NOAA has cancelled the furloughs proposed for employees like me, so I won't be laid off for several days as I was fearing that might happen this summer.  The tornadoes in OK tipped the scale to get NOAA and Congress to agree on a proposal to increase the budget flexibility that will keep everyone in the NWS aboard to watch the ongoing severe weather season and the upcoming hurricane season.  I just hope things get better from here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on June 05, 2013, 08:59:26 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 04, 2013, 03:11:38 PM

I finally got some good news at work after what has been a frustrating year for me so far:  NOAA has cancelled the furloughs proposed for employees like me, so I won't be laid off for several days as I was fearing that might happen this summer.  The tornadoes in OK tipped the scale to get NOAA and Congress to agree on a proposal to increase the budget flexibility that will keep everyone in the NWS aboard to watch the ongoing severe weather season and the upcoming hurricane season.  I just hope things get better from here.

Excellent news! 

I am still in awe of the recent tornadoes in OK.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 05, 2013, 09:56:25 AM

1st day as a cart associate was awesome i would estimate i collected around 300 carts throughout my 9hr shift yesterday. (i took between 3-7 carts at a time)

i go back 12pm to 9pm tonight and 2pm to 11pm Thursday before i get a much needed day off on Friday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on June 05, 2013, 11:01:39 AM

Quote from: Eric on June 01, 2013, 10:15:38 AM

One of the most bizarre requests a customer made of me: a customer was a few dollars short of the total owed, so she told me to pay the rest of it with my own money, and then she started to grab her bags and walk away.  I held onto the bags and told her that I was not going to pay for customer's purchases with my own money and that she either had to pay the full amount or remove some merchandise from her purchase.  After screaming until she was literally red in the face and calling me every name in the book, she abandoned the purchase altogether, yelling about how horrible my customer service was for not "helping" her and "giving her a break."

Wow, that is classic! Unfortunately, that's the kind of thing you get when we live in an entitlement society. People get handouts from the government, and so they expect it in other areas of their lives. I've never been a cashier, but I was a sales rep for a few years at Best Buy. One of the more bizarre things that happened to me was I got a call from a customer, asking about some software. At first, he didn't ask his question very clearly, so I said his understanding was incorrect. When he explained it better, I apologized and said he was correct. He then went into a hissy-fit about always getting poor customer service at my store. He said "do you know who I am!?" I thought "no, but I bet you can't wait to tell me." He told me he was with some paid shoppers group, and that because of what I did, he was going to give my store a poor rating. I thought "uh, okay. Anything else dips***? Because I have a real customer in front of me with a question." He then asked for my name and my supervisor, which I gave him. I did so knowing he was all talk and wouldn't do anything. And he didn't. I was never so much as asked about the event. I laugh every time I think about it. This guy apparently thought that getting paid to "shop" was being like a foreign diplomat or something.

I think my experiences working at Best Buy and a retirement home (my first job) helped me become more aware of how I treat those I encounter in customer service. I always do my best to be polite and not make silly demands.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 07, 2013, 01:56:26 PM

For some reason, today is National Doughnut Day as it's the first Friday of June.  You might be able to get free doughnuts if you visit certain places.  It started out as a simple observance from the Salvation Army for a good cause, but now it really doesn't mean so much.  I'm with all of you in feeling that there are too many observances lately for things.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 07, 2013, 02:01:34 PM

Had the first oppertunity to close last night at 11pm last night with the Carts and it took about 2 and a half hours by myself to collect all of them and put them in the garage and outside the store. i don't have to close again until Tuesday June 18th from 3pm to 11pm.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on June 09, 2013, 09:05:42 PM

Well, I'll be going on my first flight tomorrow. I'm going from Memphis to Greensboro, NC and connecting in Atlanta. I'm coming back Friday. I've been wanting to fly for a while now and I'm really looking forward to it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 09, 2013, 09:25:16 PM

There's one thing I dislike about summer, mosquitoes! Those little buggers are annoying and constantly bite me, and I've already been bitten twice  :pinch:  The problem is that I live near a wooded area, plus the weather is constantly rainy where I live which leaves standing water everywhere for the bugs to breed. To make a long story short, I'm really not looking forward to mosquito season at all  :no:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 09, 2013, 10:36:30 PM

Here's a great example of a channel being SD Fail Safe...

This is the HD feed (ch. 813) from myatltv (sister station to our NBC affiliate; formerly theWB) looks perfectly fine right?
(http://i.imgur.com/NozujWO.png)
The problem lies on the SD feed which is ch. 13. It's been cropped or stretched, either way done terribly.
(http://i.imgur.com/I8rtCAM.png)

THIS is the reason I hate watching channels that are available in HD in SD, you get crap like this. :sick: Couldn't they had just letterboxed it instead? :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 09, 2013, 10:53:42 PM

Tavores, it's supposed to be letterboxed, so I have no idea why they are even doing that. WTSP letterboxes their newscasts for SD, and in fact, they were letterboxing on SD even under the previous Gannett package :facepalm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on June 09, 2013, 11:04:12 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on June 09, 2013, 10:36:30 PM

Here's a great example of a channel being SD Fail Safe...

This is the HD feed (ch. 813) from myatltv (sister station to our NBC affiliate; formerly theWB) looks perfectly fine right?
([url]http://i.imgur.com/NozujWO.png[/url])
The problem lies on the SD feed which is ch. 13. It's been cropped or stretched, either way done terribly.
([url]http://i.imgur.com/I8rtCAM.png[/url])

THIS is the reason I hate watching channels that are available in HD in SD, you get crap like this. :sick: Couldn't they had just letterboxed it instead? :dunno:

The HD transition is already been a mess for years now. It looks like your local NBC affiliate no longer supports 4:3-safe crop-friendly graphics. I always hate it when networks that are broadcasting in HD drops their 4:3-safe crop-friendly graphics and goes completely full-blown 16:9 widescreen. CNN, HLN, Fox News, ESPN, and Fox Sports doesn't even support 4:3 safe graphics anymore. That really annoys me when it comes to backwards-compatibility on older analog 4:3 SD only TVs. I wish FCC would made a requirement for all broadcasters to provide 4:3-safe backwards compatibility.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 09, 2013, 11:09:08 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 09, 2013, 10:53:42 PM

Tavores, it's supposed to be letterboxed, so I have no idea why they are even doing that. WTSP letterboxes their newscasts for SD, and in fact, they were letterboxing on SD even under the previous Gannett package :facepalm:

Well on the actual NBC channel in SD it is letterboxed. (as it always has been)

(http://i.imgur.com/zZPvkdq.png)

I hate to say it, but it's gotta be laziness on their part not to be letterboxing their sister channel in the same way.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 11, 2013, 06:29:16 PM

Summer officially starts in 10 days at 1:04 AM EDT on June 21.  How is everyone doing to start their summer breaks or plans for a vacation later?  I sure can't wait to get a break from work in five days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on June 11, 2013, 06:37:01 PM

If anyone is interested in watching, I made a very cool radar timelapse featuring Tropical Storm Andrea! :)

Tampa Bay Radar Animation - May to June 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e3Xq7NaMYs#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on June 11, 2013, 08:38:46 PM

Wow, this porch is starting to heat up.  It's so bright out.  B)

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 11, 2013, 06:29:16 PM

How is everyone doing to start their summer breaks or plans for a vacation later?

I'm planning on staying in the air conditioning most of the time, except maybe at night when the sun's not baking everything.  I've already had a vacation this year, so that's out.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 11, 2013, 09:28:25 PM

Some of my photos I uploaded to Wunderground and posted in the Weather Photo thread here got Approver's Choice on Wunderground, my first ever!  :dance:

http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/GTAIVman/28?gallery=EDITORSPICK (http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/GTAIVman/28?gallery=EDITORSPICK)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 11, 2013, 10:26:14 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 11, 2013, 06:29:16 PM

Summer officially starts in 10 days at 1:04 AM EDT on June 21.  How is everyone doing to start their summer breaks or plans for a vacation later?  I sure can't wait to get a break from work in five days.

I have my annual birthday vacation in two weeks.  I plan on staying in bed and reading my Kindle.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 11, 2013, 10:27:48 PM

Quote from: Zach on June 11, 2013, 06:37:01 PM

If anyone is interested in watching, I made a very cool radar timelapse featuring Tropical Storm Andrea! :)

That's amazing!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 12, 2013, 12:48:18 AM

Quote from: Zach on June 11, 2013, 06:37:01 PM

If anyone is interested in watching, I made a very cool radar timelapse featuring Tropical Storm Andrea! :)

I see someone likes the orange font. :P  Yeah, I could make out Andrea quite well toward the end.  How did you get that much radar data into one continuous loop?

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 11, 2013, 09:28:25 PM

Some of my photos I uploaded to Wunderground and posted in the Weather Photo thread here got Approver's Choice on Wunderground, my first ever!  :dance:

Those are nice pictures.  I have seen a few double rainbows, but I think the sun dogs I saw a couple weeks ago top that feat.  The atmosphere and sunlight together can make some amazing things. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 15, 2013, 05:13:18 PM

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/5765_518677474852375_821074819_n.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on June 15, 2013, 06:35:44 PM

 :rofl2:

You made my fall out of my chair.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2013, 11:10:47 PM

I'll be away with my family for a week starting on Monday.  I really needed this break after a very busy stretch in work, which I at least will receive recognition for helping out with issuing the warnings during the June 13, 2013 derecho here.  Hope all of you are doing well, and I'll see you when I get back! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 16, 2013, 11:11:33 AM

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there, including my old man  :salute:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 19, 2013, 06:51:12 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2013, 11:10:47 PM

I'll be away with my family for a week starting on Monday.  I really needed this break after a very busy stretch in work, which I at least will receive recognition for helping out with issuing the warnings during the June 13, 2013 derecho here.  Hope all of you are doing well, and I'll see you when I get back! :wave:

At least you get recognition at your workplace. Something I don't receive. And there are others who don't work as hard as I do who do get awards and promotions to higher paying positions.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on June 20, 2013, 02:59:01 AM

Quote from: Mike M on June 19, 2013, 06:51:12 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 15, 2013, 11:10:47 PM

I'll be away with my family for a week starting on Monday.  I really needed this break after a very busy stretch in work, which I at least will receive recognition for helping out with issuing the warnings during the June 13, 2013 derecho here.  Hope all of you are doing well, and I'll see you when I get back! :wave:

At least you get recognition at your workplace. Something I don't receive. And there are others who don't work as hard as I do who do get awards and promotions to higher paying positions.

You haven't been there for too long to need to worry as of yet.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 20, 2013, 05:17:40 PM

The summer solstice will occur at 1:04am tonight on June 21. Starting then, the sun will be on its way back south. Days will get shorter, sun angles will get lower. Not looking forward to the winter solstice.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on June 20, 2013, 07:38:40 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 20, 2013, 05:17:40 PM

Starting then, the sun will be on its way back south. Days will get shorter, sun angles will get lower. Not looking forward to the winter solstice.

About the only thing I like about summer is that it's one season away from fall.  It will be just three months till we leave this overheated porch for the fall.  I'm ready for it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 20, 2013, 10:35:47 PM

I don't mind the hot temps, actually root for them. I just like long days and high sun angles  :happy: .A 25 degree sun angle at solar noon in the winter is really depressing. Makes you wish you lived more south. If fall/winter had just as long days as summer and not have summer temps, that would be awesome. Can't think of a place that has that though. Maybe up on a mountain near the equator.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 21, 2013, 01:05:25 AM

Well, welcome to summer everyone! :D  Hope you all enjoy the season.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 21, 2013, 11:01:51 AM

It is officially summer yeah! Longest day of the year too :) so go out and enjoy the outdoors for as long as you can on this wonderful Friday (for many places)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 21, 2013, 11:51:09 AM

Happy first day of summer to all  :happy:  Unfortunately for me, it won't feel like summer where I am in the days to come  :(  There's a slight chance of showers on and off for the next 10 days based on the forecast that I'm reading, and temps will remain in the 60s. Heat waves are rare in this part of Oregon and Washington. We did have one last August, but that one lasted for only a day or two  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on June 22, 2013, 09:57:21 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on May 27, 2013, 06:29:28 AM

My mom passed away Sunday. She was pronounced dead at 19:19 EDT, however she may have passed earlier than that. I'm going to be busy with a lot of responsibilities I have to take care of, so I do apologize in advance if I don't get to messages right away or seem snippy. RIP mom .... July 27, 1956 - May 26, 2013.

I am so sorry about your loss.  :( :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 23, 2013, 07:37:03 PM

I'm back from my break with family.  Hope all of you are well during the first days of this summer. :wave:

After speaking with Tavores, the winner of Round 2 at Hartford, CT (KBDL), I have the Round 3 city ready for our forecasting contest:  Peoria, IL (KPIA).  We can start it next week in hopes that it will accommodate more participation this time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on June 23, 2013, 10:04:07 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 23, 2013, 07:37:03 PM

I'm back from my break with family.  Hope all of you are well during the first days of this summer. :wave:

After speaking with Tavores, the winner of Round 2 at Hartford, CT (KBDL), I have the Round 3 city ready for our forecasting contest:  Peoria, IL (KPIA).  We can start it next week in hopes that it will accommodate more participation this time.

What's the forecasting contest for?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 23, 2013, 11:04:47 PM

Quote from: WeatherSTARIII on June 23, 2013, 10:04:07 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on June 23, 2013, 07:37:03 PM

I'm back from my break with family.  Hope all of you are well during the first days of this summer. :wave:

After speaking with Tavores, the winner of Round 2 at Hartford, CT (KBDL), I have the Round 3 city ready for our forecasting contest:  Peoria, IL (KPIA).  We can start it next week in hopes that it will accommodate more participation this time.

What's the forecasting contest for?

Just for fun. :)  If you've ever wanted to test your forecasting skills or try it for fun, then we encourage you to participate!  You can get all the details and read the rules here (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/forecasting/twcttwcc-forecasting-contest-rules-4808/).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on June 24, 2013, 05:55:13 PM

I got two of my wisdom teeth removed this morning (the top left and bottom left.) The numbness in my left cheek and gums has gone away, and I can now feel all of the pain in the impacted area. In addition, any remaining sedation seems to have worn off, as I haven't fell asleep at all this afternoon. Hopefully the pain won't last too long, and gum tissue starts to restore the empty socket within the next couple days. I'm taking some pain medication periodically to help alleviate some of the pain. I cannot drink anything through a straw as that could cause the blood clots where my two wisdom teeth were to fall out, causing a dry socket. Also, I'm on a diet of soft foods for the next day or two. For dinner today I had some applesauce, yogurt, and Jello.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 24, 2013, 07:35:49 PM

Quote from: TWCmatthew on June 24, 2013, 05:55:13 PM

I got two of my wisdom teeth removed this morning (the top left and bottom left.) The numbness in my left cheek and gums has gone away, and I can now feel all of the pain in the impacted area. In addition, any remaining sedation seems to have worn off, as I haven't fell asleep at all this afternoon. Hopefully the pain won't last too long, and gum tissue starts to restore the empty socket within the next couple days. I'm taking some pain medication periodically to help alleviate some of the pain. I cannot drink anything through a straw as that could cause the blood clots where my two wisdom teeth were to fall out, causing a dry socket. Also, I'm on a diet of soft foods for the next day or two. For dinner today I had some applesauce, yogurt, and Jello.

Going through it last month getting two pulled myself, the first 3 days are rough on your appetite and the soreness in your mouth. By Day 4, I was feeling back to normal. :) I stopped taking all my medications all together. I stopped taking the pain killers after Day 2 and I only took 2 nausea pills within the first 24 hours because I was nauseous. It'll be 2 months (July 3rd) since my procedure and my gums have completely healed over.

Funny thing that happened when I got the first one pulled out, I was awake during the entire procedure so when the first one came out (top right end) it actually flew right out of my mouth. :lol:

I hope your recovery from the surgery happens as quickly (or quicker) as it did for me. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 24, 2013, 08:06:50 PM

What a difference a year makes!

June 2012: no job and 360 pounds BMI Index: 59.9

June 2013: employed and 229 pounds BMI Index: 38.1

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 25, 2013, 04:57:32 PM

Alex, just a single moment can make the difference in life.  You had to tell yourself at your worst moment that you were going to change things and follow through with it, so whatever led you to your decision ought to be treasured in your memories if you face any adversity ahead.  I've had my own share as well, and I imagine all of us have at some point.  Good luck with reaching your healthy weight goal!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 26, 2013, 01:32:55 AM

Here's a weather advisory that you don't see every day  :blink:

Quote

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
755 PM AKDT TUE JUN 25 2013

AKZ181-261400-
/X.EXT.PAFC.AF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-130626T1400Z/
ALASKA PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...COLD BAY...SAND POINT
755 PM AKDT TUE JUN 25 2013

...ASHFALL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY FOR
SOUTHWEST OF PAVLOF VOLCANO...

* LOCATION...SOUTHWEST OF PAVLOF VOLCANO INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY
  OF KING COVE.

* ASHFALL...LIGHT ASHFALL.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* IMPACTS...PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS MAY HAVE
  DIFFICULTY BREATHING WHEN OUTSIDE. ELECTRONIC DEVICES MAY BE
  DAMAGED IF NOT PROTECTED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

AN ASHFALL ADVISORY MEANS THAT ASH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE
ADVISORY AREA. PROTECT ELECTRONICS AND COVER AIR INTAKES AND OPEN
WATER SUPPLIES. MINIMIZE DRIVING. LISTEN TO YOUR RADIO STATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

&&

$$

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on June 27, 2013, 05:07:23 PM

As Bill Maher would say it on his HBO show:

New Rule - you are no longer allowed to complain about how hot it is in your town when Death Valley is forecast to see temperatures like this.  :blink:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/941404_561756003866378_382506843_n.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 27, 2013, 06:00:13 PM

When the overnight lows are in the triple digits I think all hope is lost! ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 27, 2013, 07:32:56 PM

That place would be within 5°F of a world record if this forecast holds.  This same place holds the current record for the hottest temperature ever recorded that was accurately measured, which is 134°F.  Ironically, the 100-year anniversary is coming up for that feat, because it happened on July 10, 1913.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on June 27, 2013, 10:42:44 PM

I feel like I'm burning just looking at that.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2013, 02:15:44 PM

The high at that site was 122°F for yesterday, and the low this morning was 96°F.  I'm not sure if it will get all the way to 129°F or if we will see a low of at least 100°F, but the meteorological community will certainly be watching during the next few days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 29, 2013, 03:31:28 PM

Makes me wonder, does anyone know what the highest min-temp ever recorded on Earth is?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 29, 2013, 03:47:31 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 29, 2013, 03:31:28 PM

Makes me wonder, does anyone know what the highest min-temp ever recorded on Earth is?

Ask and you shall receive. :P  The answer is 107°F for the warmest low ever recorded.  Two locations share the record:  July 12, 2012 at Death Valley, CA and June 27, 2012 at the Khasab Airport in Oman.  Here's a Weather Underground article with more information.  It's eerie to me that this record has occurred twice just last year.

http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html?entrynum=2153 (http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/article.html?entrynum=2153)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 30, 2013, 03:56:00 PM

Well. I have no clue where to post this... so I'll post this here. When I try connecting to the website, I get this lovely message. When I "continue at my own risk", the home page loads but something malicious has been downloaded, says Chrome as well as Windows Defender. Anyone else get this...?

Here's the diagnostic report thing from Google: http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=http%3A%2F%2Ftwctodayforums.com%2F&client=googlechrome&hl=en-US (http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=http%3A%2F%2Ftwctodayforums.com%2F&client=googlechrome&hl=en-US)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 30, 2013, 04:03:19 PM

Quote from: curtjr4 on June 30, 2013, 03:56:00 PM

Well. I have no clue where to post this... so I'll post this here. When I try connecting to the website, I get this lovely message. When I "continue at my own risk", the home page loads but something malicious has been downloaded, says Chrome as well as Windows Defender. Anyone else get this...?

Here's the diagnostic report thing from Google: [url]http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=http%3A%2F%2Ftwctodayforums.com%2F&client=googlechrome&hl=en-US[/url] ([url]http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=http%3A%2F%2Ftwctodayforums.com%2F&client=googlechrome&hl=en-US[/url])

This is a known issue and is already being discussed.  Please see this topic:

https://twctodayforums.com/forums/questions-comments-suggestions/harmful-website-warning-4849/ (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/questions-comments-suggestions/harmful-website-warning-4849/)

;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 30, 2013, 05:50:27 PM

Due to the security issues being discovered recently on our host server and the fact that the 4th of July holiday is upcoming, I'm postponing Round 3 of the forecasting contest until next week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on June 30, 2013, 05:56:39 PM

Didn't see that. Thanks :D @WeatherWitness

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 01, 2013, 10:47:22 PM

The highest temperature I saw for Death Valley was 126°F on Sunday, but we actually did have a rare sight this morning.  The low only managed to reach 101°F.  Meanwhile, my area just had the third wettest June ever, and I've seen 8.00" of rain since June 1 as of now.  I think this summer is completely out of whack. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 02, 2013, 07:31:56 AM

Thundershowers for the last day today then the Heat comes to Southeast Mass.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 02, 2013, 11:29:49 AM

 :wave:

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 01, 2013, 10:47:22 PM

The highest temperature I saw for Death Valley was 126°F on Sunday, but we actually did have a rare sight this morning.  The low only managed to reach 101°F.  Meanwhile, my area just had the third wettest June ever, and I've seen 8.00" of rain since June 1 as of now.  I think this summer is completely out of whack. :hmm:

We reached our first 120 degree day here, but I missed it because I was in San Diego visiting a friend. I was lucky enough to skip the heat xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2013, 10:36:45 PM

Ana, would you rather have all my rain instead that could float you away in a flood? :P  The East will gladly trade you for some kind of weather that actually resembles summertime.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 03, 2013, 12:23:07 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 02, 2013, 10:36:45 PM

Ana, would you rather have all my rain instead that could float you away in a flood? :P  The East will gladly trade you for some kind of weather that actually resembles summertime.

As you mentioned in the Spring/Summer discussion thread Patrick, I wish the current weather pattern across the United States could just flip-flop.  The East certainly doesn't need any more rain, while a great deal of the West is still in exceptional drought and begging for every drop possible.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 03, 2013, 01:30:37 AM

I guess we could really use some rain here. It's been unbearably hot.

Soooooooooooo anyways change of subject. *looks around* *sips tea on porch swing* bunnies are cute, aren't they?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 03, 2013, 09:15:46 PM

Is anyone working the 4th, i'm working 3 straight days outside.

Thursday - 9:30am to 2:30pm - 90°F Sunny
Friday - 4pm to 11pm - 93°F Sunny
Saturday - 8am to 5pm - 92°F Isolated Thunderstorms

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 03, 2013, 11:29:15 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on July 03, 2013, 09:15:46 PM

Is anyone working the 4th, i'm working 3 straight days outside.

I'm working through this week and dealing with tons of flooding issues. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 04, 2013, 12:39:24 AM

I have tomorrow off, but I have to work on Friday. Also, the weather here has been mainly dry, and areas to my east have been very hot this week. We northwesterners could use some of the rain that you folks in Virginia have been experiencing lately, but try not to give us too much of it  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 04, 2013, 03:32:11 AM

Happy 4th of July y'all!

No summer school tomorrow, gonna spend the afternoon with a few friends attending the fireworks show. :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 04, 2013, 06:54:26 PM

Snow in July?!  No, it's hail!!! :wow:

(http://s22.postimg.org/67g9h8d81/hail.jpg)
Image Courtesy: N.M. State Police

Read the full article on weather.com (http://www.weather.com/news/two-feet-hail-new-mexico-town-20130704)

Honestly, despite the extensive damage that was caused, I wouldn't mind seeing something like this in my lifetime.  How much accumulating hail have you all seen in person before?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 04, 2013, 07:57:23 PM

I saw that pic on another forum earlier. Personally, I've never experienced hail before in my life. Every time we get a STW that says hail is likely, it never happens. Other than a tornado, it's the only weather phenomena that I have yet to see myself.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 04, 2013, 08:48:09 PM

I never see hail fall when we have severe thunderstorms either outside of about three occasions I can remember. The worst being golfball sized hail back on March 15, 2008.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 05, 2013, 12:24:28 AM

The biggest hail I have seen is penny-sized hail only once during a severe thunderstorm when I was in graduate school.  I have seen much smaller pea-sized hail several times. :yes:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: wxmediafan on July 08, 2013, 11:14:06 AM

The largest hail I have seen is also pea size.  I guess I should be happy, because that means no hail damage to my car :P.  That hail picture is pretty remarkable.

I've basically been absent from this site for two years as I finished up school/lost interest in The Weather Channel.  I still love watching Nick Walker and Vivian Brown during the day.

A lot has changed for me.  I'm gradumacated from college, and I'm living my dream as a broadcast meteorologist.  I am extremely blessed.  I found a job, in my hometown, 3 months before I graduated.  The downside...I report the news three times a week.  But, overall, it's great.

I am amazed at how much there is still to learn about weather.  I feel like I am learning something new every time I forecast.  I love it.  I love the feeling of getting a forecast right, but feel like complete crap when I am wrong (which has happened once...but I wasn't the only one so I felt somewhat better).  One thing I am still learning, is that meteorologists CANNOT be perfect.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 09, 2013, 08:57:55 AM

I just ran across this, and I went "wtf?": http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/07/04/condom-challenge-has-teens-risking-life/ (http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/07/04/condom-challenge-has-teens-risking-life/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 09, 2013, 02:55:35 PM

Quote from: jtmal0723 on July 09, 2013, 08:57:55 AM

I just ran across this, and I went "wtf?": [url]http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/07/04/condom-challenge-has-teens-risking-life/[/url] ([url]http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/07/04/condom-challenge-has-teens-risking-life/[/url])

I've seen one of those YT videos of this and all I can say is  :sick:  I know when you're a teen you like to experiment with dumb s :censored: t, but this is beyond sanity, I really don't get the appeal of this. Is it supposed to be sexy? :blink: Definitely makes the Cinnamon challenge look like child's play in comparison.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 09, 2013, 06:15:23 PM

I think a lot of teens would be helped if parents and other people taught our younger generation about peer pressure and the unnecessary need to be "cool" to be accepted by others.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 10, 2013, 11:18:59 PM

I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IntelliStar-II-AS-400-Repeater-407-017-101-301-0719-04-/350300781161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518f8dba69)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 12, 2013, 02:16:31 AM

We're now within 100 posts of reaching the elusive 1,000-page mark (the equivalent of 15,000 posts on the default setting of posts per page) on the Front Porch. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TampaMillTWC88 on July 13, 2013, 10:38:41 PM

Real sad day in America when someone who killed an unarmed child is found not guilty.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mr. Rainman on July 13, 2013, 11:06:24 PM

Quote from: TampaMillTWC88 on July 13, 2013, 10:38:41 PM

Real sad day in America when someone who killed an unarmed child is found not guilty.

There was reasonable doubt on whether he did it, cold blooded, or if it was self-defense. I'm not happy with the verdict, but the way the trial was going, it was certainly not going to favor the prosecution.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 14, 2013, 02:15:57 AM

Glee star Cory Monteith found dead. May have been the drugs and alcohol he was doing rehab for. It's sad :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on July 15, 2013, 12:06:09 PM

^yeah I saw that too and I was just shocked. One of my favorite Glee stars, too! May he rest in peace.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 15, 2013, 10:36:30 PM

Twinkies, Ding Dongs, and other Hostess snacks are back on store shelves as of today for the first time in nearly 7 months.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 16, 2013, 12:10:10 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 15, 2013, 10:36:30 PM

Twinkies, Ding Dongs, and other Hostess snacks are back on store shelves as of today for the first time in nearly 7 months.

I wonder how many people are celebrating with Hostess parties now. :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 16, 2013, 07:22:52 AM

I lost 5.6 pounds yesterday alone constantly walking setting up the carts during my shift yesterday 1pm - 10pm

now down to 224 pounds.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 17, 2013, 01:08:56 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on July 15, 2013, 10:36:30 PM

Twinkies, Ding Dongs, and other Hostess snacks are back on store shelves as of today for the first time in nearly 7 months.

We've had Hostess cup cakes on our shelves in the last week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 18, 2013, 08:19:15 PM

I spent most of the day rebuilding my STAR database on a new host provider, because my old host provider, Yola, caught me using 7 pages (which is over the 3-page limit for free users) so I was forbidden to publish any more unless I pay and upgrade to remove the page limit. I seriously did not want to have to start all over again on a new host provider, but Yola pushed me over the edge  :angry:

So, I switched to another host provider, Webs.com, where I spent most of today rebuilding the database. Luckily, I had the submissions backed up on my computer, so it made the job a little easier  :)

Here is a link to the new STAR database:

http://weatherstardatabase.webs.com/ (http://weatherstardatabase.webs.com/)

If you guys spot any typos and/or errors on the new site, let me know  ;)  Otherwise, enjoy the new database.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 18, 2013, 08:56:46 PM

Just thought I could help you on linking to some videos of those STARs

22567
Williamsburg IntelliStar - July 26, 2011 - 10:28 PM ET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ica238Oxj0w#)

22798
Savannah, GA IntelliSTAR Clip- 7/26/09 @ 11:28 PM ET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MuTjiCgJso#)

24131
Satellite Local Forecast - Green Logo - November 14, 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f08b5yJwRiM#)

24625
IntelliStar - Tornado Warning - June 6, 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awsMm48F0vY#)

24629
deinterlace test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiwV1otzowk#)

27100
IntelliStar - July 24, 2011 - 10:58 AM ET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caOOwbjPfHQ#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 18, 2013, 10:26:14 PM

IntelliStar:
31055 - MetroCast - Starkville, MS

TWC - Starkville IntelliStar - Moon Phases/Mosaic Radar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMweKnQIT6E#ws)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 19, 2013, 12:18:46 AM

Quote from: Trevor on July 18, 2013, 10:26:14 PM

IntelliStar:
31055 - MetroCast - Starkville, MS

TWC - Starkville IntelliStar - Moon Phases/Mosaic Radar ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMweKnQIT6E#ws[/url])

Wow, that's the highest IntelliSTAR ID number I've seen!  :o

That unit is now in the database, along with Zach's video links.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 19, 2013, 12:00:26 PM

I know. I didn't bring my tuner because I doubted the hotel even had a STAR. This unit also has the more mosaic radar, that's the only way I can explain it...it just looks like someone turned off smoothing on the radar lol.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on July 19, 2013, 12:07:59 PM

Quote from: Trevor on July 19, 2013, 12:00:26 PM

I know. I didn't bring my tuner because I doubted the hotel even had a STAR. This unit also has the more mosaic radar, that's the only way I can explain it...it just looks like someone turned off smoothing on the radar lol.

The "mosaic" image you describe is simply due to how zoomed out the radar is. It's worse on 24629, as seen in this video:

IntelliStar Forecast - September 3, 2011 - 11:18 AM ET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1_sOuejCkM#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 19, 2013, 12:33:15 PM

Thanks Zach. I had no clue why it did that. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 19, 2013, 01:44:46 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on July 16, 2013, 07:22:52 AM

I lost 5.6 pounds yesterday alone constantly walking setting up the carts during my shift yesterday 1pm - 10pm

now down to 224 pounds.

great job buddy! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on July 20, 2013, 11:36:56 PM

How much further can school districts get lower? http://now.msn.com/holli-mccann-11-ate-a-chocolate-bar-on-a-school-trip-and-paid-the-price-for-her-crime?ocid=fbmsn (http://now.msn.com/holli-mccann-11-ate-a-chocolate-bar-on-a-school-trip-and-paid-the-price-for-her-crime?ocid=fbmsn)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on July 21, 2013, 08:31:02 AM

Kids used to joke about school being "prison," and the sad truth is that this is becoming reality with all of these mindless regulations.  It's no wonder schools are failing with this kind of garbage going on.

 :club:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 21, 2013, 01:19:18 PM

I've heard that joke about school and sometimes felt it myself.  It makes sense why kids these days have no motivation to learn before getting slapped in the face harshly by reality after high school. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 22, 2013, 12:20:24 PM

This is old news, but I was surprised by it because I didn't know an entire city could do this! :o

Detroit Files for Bankruptcy; Largest US City to Do So
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/22/detroit-bankruptcy-how-fast-will-it-go/2574013/ (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/22/detroit-bankruptcy-how-fast-will-it-go/2574013/)

Also the Royal Baby will be here soon...Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge went into labor this morning. Will there be a future KING or QUEEN? :dunno:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-royal-baby-20130722,0,7314512.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-royal-baby-20130722,0,7314512.story)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on July 22, 2013, 12:36:58 PM

Detroit wasn't allowed to file because it "violated the state's constitution". IMO if the city is in trouble like Detroit is, they should have been able to do it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 23, 2013, 11:09:04 AM

Has everyone been enjoying their summer so far?  It's been pretty quiet around here, but I imagine some of you of are on vacation now.  I sure hope to reach mine in 24 days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on July 23, 2013, 05:11:55 PM

Summer has been good here. Been hanging out with friends and going on vacation next week. Hope everyone else is enjoying theirs.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 24, 2013, 03:13:37 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on July 23, 2013, 05:11:55 PM

Summer has been good here. Been hanging out with friends and going on vacation next week. Hope everyone else is enjoying theirs.

I'm glad to hear that from you.  You really needed it. :happy:

We're down to 75 posts away from the 1,000-page mark here!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathan on July 24, 2013, 10:25:50 PM

*pokes head in*
*looks around*
*waves*
*retreats*

Hallo, all. :hi:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 25, 2013, 12:35:12 PM

Hai Jonny :waves:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 26, 2013, 04:56:39 PM

I haven't seen you on here in a long time.  Welcome back, Jonathan!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on July 26, 2013, 11:49:51 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 23, 2013, 11:09:04 AM

Has everyone been enjoying their summer so far?  It's been pretty quiet around here, but I imagine some of you of are on vacation now.  I sure hope to reach mine in 24 days.

Well... I just got back from a week-long vacation with my family to the Northeast coast.  My brother is interested in attending a military academy, so we started in Annapolis, MD at the Naval Academy, worked our way up to West Point, NY for the US Military Academy (Army), spent a couple of days in New York City, then ended up in New London, CT at the Coast Guard Academy before returning home this evening.  I have to say it was a really fun trip, especially considering I have never been farther north than Washington, DC before.  NYC was definitely an interesting experience - all I have to say is that city is something else, and I can understand how it earned the title of "The city that never sleeps!"  The academies were neat too, and each one had its own unique feel to it.  I have to say West Point was the nicest campus, located in the mountains.

The weather was all over the place.  Luckily when we were touring the schools and spending time in New York it never rained, but we had to deal with heavy downpours driving to the different locations in the afternoon.  (I can now understand why some of you up in that area are tired of the rain.)  I now also understand why Northeast heat waves are of great concern because the humidity, especially at Annapolis, was unbearable.  Of course, I will say that we got quite a wake-up call on Thursday when temperatures were in the 60s all day!  I couldn't believe it when I saw people wearing jackets in late-July!  It was cold, especially for someone who is used to the 90s and 100s in the summer!  But based on Craig's latest post of a record minimum maximum temperature in the Long Island thread, I trust this is not normal, even for the Northeast. :P  Following latest week's heat wave, I'm sure it was a nice change for some.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 27, 2013, 06:55:25 PM

Andy, I would argue that summer has only been around for a few days this entire year.  Today, it didn't get out of the 60s, and 1.41" of rain fell to keep my area a foot above normal in 2013.  I'm getting sick of the endless rain and flooding that has plagued everything in the Mid-Atlantic.  I can't wait for my vacation in 20 days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 29, 2013, 05:15:12 PM

Last night was a terrible drive home for shore commuters; the main route taken from the shore points to Philadelphia was shut down for two hours due to flooding. Some people were stranded for much longer than that, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 29, 2013, 05:27:14 PM

Quote from: Mike M on July 29, 2013, 05:15:12 PM

Last night was a terrible drive home for shore commuters; the main route taken from the shore points to Philadelphia was shut down for two hours due to flooding. Some people were stranded for much longer than that, though.

Now you know what it has been like in my area for the past few weeks.  I hope everyone was alright as it sounds like a mess given the traffic you can have. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 31, 2013, 12:42:44 PM

For my Intro to Video Production Class I'm doing a 30 sec commercial spot of Coca-Cola as my final project. I haven't edited all the shots I filmed yet, but I have put together the outro to the commercial which I did in After Effects. What do you guys think? :dunno:

FILE WAS COMPRESSED DOWN FROM 632MB TO 5MB SO I COULD ATTACH IT.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 03, 2013, 02:27:21 AM

Patrick emailed me and wanted me to let everyone know about his recent computer issue. After talking with Dell, they told Pat that he has a failing hard drive, so he'll be getting it replaced as it's under warranty. Until Pat gets his computer completely fixed, he'll be unavailable on the forum until sometime next week if not later.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Donovan on August 04, 2013, 02:01:20 PM

Hello everyone! It's been a few months since I lasted stopped in for a visit. How are you guys?  :wave:

@Tavores: I like the Coca Cola spot, it looks neat.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 04, 2013, 03:03:16 PM

Quote from: Donovan on August 04, 2013, 02:01:20 PM

Hello everyone! It's been a few months since I lasted stopped in for a visit. How are you guys?  :wave:

@Tavores: I like the Coca Cola spot, it looks neat.

Hey Donovan  :wave:

I've been doing pretty well. I can't wait to get started in my AE/web animation classes this fall semester. I wanna learn as much about AE as I can in addition to web animation. I've been seriously thinking about turning my scripted series I post here into a Youtube series for a few years now. It would probably be flash animation.

Thank you for the comment on the Cola animation. I was originally going to do an outline of a Coke bottle, center it, and have the bubble particles rise upwards from inside the outline of the bottle.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 06, 2013, 09:33:15 AM

Got back from my vacation in the Florida Keys. Certainly was a memorable one.

I love Florida, much more cleaner and nicer than New York.  <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 06, 2013, 12:55:19 PM

Well, this year has just gone from bad to worse for me. :(  It turns out my laptop's hard drive was failing, so it has been replaced.  Unfortunately, other issues were discovered during the technician visit, which means my laptop needs to be shipped off to Dell in the next day or two.  Thus, I won't be online again for a while.  I will also be on vacation during August 16-24, which is a break I desperately need.  Sorry that I won't be around for most of this month.  I really can't wait for 2013 to end. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on August 06, 2013, 02:14:55 PM

Oh, no, that's not good!  :wacko:  2013's been a suspiciously rough year for computers.  I had a computer crash earlier this year, and several people I know have reported crashes mostly resulting in either complete data loss or restoration to outdated backups.

The summer heat we've started having lowers my opinion of a year as quick as anything.  It hasn't been that bad of a summer up until August, though.  July was actually slightly below normal, but August has started out above normal.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2013, 05:16:34 PM

Really sorry to hear about your loss and rough year patrick :(

anyways im gonna probably be on an indefinite LoA from here until further notice.. having some issues personally that i do not wish to discuss and im a part of staff at a rather large forum now. yall can still reach me through irc, IM (which i will leave up on my profile for that purpose) or social media if you have me over there. bye for now :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on August 06, 2013, 05:54:08 PM

 :hmm:

Bye, Zach.  I'm sorry about the way things are going.  It seems like real life's taking a toll on the site lately, but things are bound to look up eventually.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 07, 2013, 01:27:07 PM

Sorry to see you go, Zach. :(  I hope things work out for you ahead and that you will be able to come back at some point.  We'll keep in touch over IM as usual.

I'm still waiting on FedEx to deliver an empty box for me to ship the laptop to Dell, but at least my operating system is healthy now with all my settings in place after 12 hours of work yesterday.  The laptop is functioning with no errors after letting it sit overnight with power, so I'm hopeful that Dell will agree my laptop is at full strength after their tests and repairs inside.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 10, 2013, 05:34:29 PM

This forum seems pretty dead. Not been having such a good time after I got back from vacation. Haven't done anything, bored out my mind, and haven't hung out with any one. July which was good for me, was only a fantasy. No one wants to hang out with me or talk to me. Typical summer bummer.  :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 11, 2013, 03:44:41 AM

There's usually a period of lull on the forums during the summer, midterms, and finals times...... it'll usually pick up soon.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on August 13, 2013, 03:22:13 PM

Got my wisdom tooth removed and some baby teeth. Not swollen and not in as much pain as expected.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 13, 2013, 06:23:57 PM

I'm finally back online after getting my laptop back from Dell today!  Everything has been repaired. :happy:  I hope all of you have been okay, and I'm sorry for being so inactive lately.  I will be on vacation in three days, so I really hope the rest of this month is much better.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 14, 2013, 07:06:47 PM

Wow, that was quicker than expected. Glad everything's all fixed and I hope you have a great time off. You deserve it. B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 14, 2013, 09:38:43 PM

Quote from: Mike M on August 14, 2013, 07:06:47 PM

Wow, that was quicker than expected. Glad everything's all fixed and I hope you have a great time off. You deserve it. B)

Thanks!  Dell did overnight shipping for me from FedEx because of the time constraint with my vacation ahead.  While I might question whether it's the best brand for laptops, I really can't question the provided warranty services.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 16, 2013, 01:27:03 AM

Eight more days to go until my three-week break from work begins. It's a been a long stressful summer for me work-wise, and now I'm finally getting some much-needed vacation time  :happy:  :dance:  I'll be heading out of town on Saturday the 24th to visit relatives.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 16, 2013, 07:20:51 AM

Hope you have a good vacation when it arrives, Jim.  Mine starts later today when I finish my day shift, so I won't be around until after the following weekend.  I'm planning to see the Blue Ridge Parkway south of here toward NC and TN along with the Great Smoky Mountains and anything else along the way.  Hope everyone else has a good week ahead, and good luck if you're heading back to school soon! B)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 20, 2013, 07:04:21 AM

My faith in humanity gets questioned every time something like this happens.......... http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/the-incredibly-offensive-letter-sent-to-a-mother-with-an-aut (http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/the-incredibly-offensive-letter-sent-to-a-mother-with-an-aut)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 20, 2013, 02:10:58 PM

A school shooting occurred in Decatur, GA (eastern suburb in Atlanta). Fortunately there were no injuries.
The gunman was a white male (20s) carrying a AK-47, he's in police custody now.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 25, 2013, 03:08:15 PM

I'm back from my vacation!  My trip went southward along the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Asheville, NC and Cherokee, NC.  Unfortunately, the fog and rain didn't help the view on top of the mountains. <_<  I did see the Cherokee Indian village and museum along the way before turning north to Gatlinburg, TN for the Ripley Aquarium and the Ripley Odditorium.  I did see a young black bear and a female elk while on the Blue Ridge Parkway up close rather than in a zoo. :happy:  Hope all of you are doing well.  I just now have to get over the post-vacation blues as my family just left for home. :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 09, 2013, 01:46:00 PM

I hate to bump my own post, but here is a reminder that the Front Porch will be closing on September 22 as autumn begins at 4:44 PM EDT.  We will move over to the Pot Belly Stove during the day.  I wish forum activity would pick up again though as things seem dead for the past couple months, which is making me put a hold on everything until decent activity resumes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 11, 2013, 11:40:55 AM

Hard to believe that today is the anniversary of 9/11.  :(  It was 12 years ago that two hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center in NYC, killing 3000 people.  :cry:  I was in the seventh grade at the time and I remember watching the coverage on TV at home and at school, I almost cried when I saw the Twin Towers collapse to the ground. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families whose loved ones were killed on that tragic day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 11, 2013, 01:33:31 PM

I was literally waking up when it all happened 12 years ago and thought I was in a bad dream.  I hope our country remembers to work together better in the future, because that event should serve as a reminder of why we need to stay united despite how things go in life.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 15, 2013, 12:31:30 AM

My three-week vacation from work is coming to a close as I'm scheduled to go back to work on Monday, and I'm not ready to do so.  :(  Seems like it was only yesterday when I was driving on over to my folks' house on the other side of the state. Good thing I came back home just in time because now my 11-year-old car won't start at all!  :no:  Doesn't really matter though. I work from home and I can pretty much walk anywhere that I need to go to in my small town until my car gets repaired at some point.  :itsok:

EDIT: Turned out that my car needed a new battery. So I was able to get a neighbor of mine to jump start my car so I could take it to a local NAPA Auto Parts store where I got a new battery installed.  :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2013, 12:08:22 AM

I'm glad to hear that it was just a simple fix, Jim. :)  I would consider thinking about either a new or a decent used car in the near future when you can afford it as 11 years is getting pretty old for something more serious that could break down.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on September 18, 2013, 06:07:41 PM

I'm back!  B)  I was busy and didn't have much time to go online or watch TWC, but my schedule's cleared up.  Cold weather will show up soon, too (I hope  :bleh: ).

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2013, 12:08:22 AM

I would consider thinking about either a new or a decent used car in the near future when you can afford it as 11 years is getting pretty old for something more serious that could break down.

I used to be a fan of paying off cars and avoiding car payments at all costs, but I must agree with this now.  Although I've never hung onto a car for that long, it seems like things start going wrong after 100,000 miles or 5-6 years.  The warranty's usually out by that point, too, so all of those repairs will be out of pocket and it may turn out that a car payment won't be any more expensive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 19, 2013, 01:47:41 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on September 16, 2013, 12:08:22 AM

I'm glad to hear that it was just a simple fix, Jim. :)  I would consider thinking about either a new or a decent used car in the near future when you can afford it as 11 years is getting pretty old for something more serious that could break down.

11 years is nothing if you have a car known to be reliable (any Japanese make, IMHO), and on top of that taking care of it by doing routine maintenance. Do this and you'll have a car that will last practically forever. I've had my car for 16 years and almost 200,000 miles and have worked hard on it to keep her healthy. That's why she still runs like new in one piece to this day.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 22, 2013, 12:25:41 AM

The Front Porch is now closed for the season.  We will return here when spring arrives on March 20, 2014.  Join us in the Pot Belly Stove to welcome autumn.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2014, 01:49:34 AM

Welcome back to the Front Porch as spring is here!  I don't know if Mother Nature will cooperate right away, but warmer weather should arrive for everyone soon.  Let's see if we can reach the 15,000-post mark in this thread soon. ;)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: texasstooge on March 20, 2014, 08:29:11 AM

The weather here in Texas may be a bit chilly come this weekend (albeit low temps.), but we're not gonna see any freezing weather anytime soon. I'm hoping this will be Winter 2013-14's last breath.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 20, 2014, 06:41:57 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on March 20, 2014, 01:49:34 AM

Welcome back to the Front Porch as spring is here!  I don't know if Mother Nature will cooperate right away, but warmer weather should arrive for everyone soon.  Let's see if we can reach the 15,000-post mark in this thread soon. ;)

Pfft, says who? The calendar? This weekend is such a tease. If these global models keep trending in the direction they're going (especially the GFS) I'm gonna have to pull the leather coat and boots back out for snow and leave the shorts and sunglasses collecting dust in the closet and drawer.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Pop Light Brown on March 21, 2014, 08:55:27 PM

It's been good an warm all week down this way, except in the morning due to fog (fog season's bout to wrap up soon down here). I can't complain though I'm sure another freeze or two will come before Easter.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on March 22, 2014, 11:41:51 AM

Spyro Gyra will be performing at my city's "River Raisin Jazz Festival" in August! I can't wait!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on March 25, 2014, 02:09:35 PM

I really can't wait for warmer weather to arrive and persist for once.  This winter has been one of the most depressing times in my life, and I really have fallen into a deep hole emotionally. :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2014, 04:19:41 PM

Does anyone know how I can get more twitter followers without following them back?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2014, 02:49:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2014, 04:19:41 PM

Does anyone know how I can get more twitter followers without following them back?

That's a good question.  I've always found Twitter a little strange, because unlike Facebook where if you friend someone you automatically see what they post and vice versa, with Twitter, you can follow people but then also have to have followers to see what you're posting (or tweeting).  I too wish I had more followers.  I guess one thing to perhaps do is frequently use hashtags or mention someone's name in your tweets and then they will see your message and follow you.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on March 26, 2014, 07:22:58 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on March 26, 2014, 02:49:00 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on March 25, 2014, 04:19:41 PM

Does anyone know how I can get more twitter followers without following them back?

That's a good question.  I've always found Twitter a little strange, because unlike Facebook where if you friend someone you automatically see what they post and vice versa, with Twitter, you can follow people but then also have to have followers to see what you're posting (or tweeting).  I too wish I had more followers.  I guess one thing to perhaps do is frequently use hashtags or mention someone's name in your tweets and then they will see your message and follow you.

It's the same thing with Instagram. I don't really want to buy more Instagram/Twitter followers because I don't know if it's worth it. I want at least 1,000 followers on both my accounts and it's hard to do it when people keep following to unfollow me. I post a lot of great pictures/important tweets and wish I could get more recognition for my work

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on March 28, 2014, 10:26:46 PM

Ok, this is probably an odd question to ask here, but does anyone here buy clothes from American Eagle and have one of those AERewards cards? If so, can you explain to me how exactly this works? I understand the whole points thing, it's the discounts that's confusing me. I recently got some clothes from there during this current rewards period which ends this Monday (March 31st) and I have 364 points. That would be 30% off the next time I purchase something. What I'm trying to figure out is can I use this now before March 31st or is this the reward I would receive in the mail the following month after this rewards earning period ends? :dunno:

The aerewards or ae websites don't really explain how the discounts work. I wouldn't want that 30% off to go to waste.... :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 02, 2014, 10:05:06 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on March 28, 2014, 10:26:46 PM

Ok, this is probably an odd question to ask here, but does anyone here buy clothes from American Eagle and have one of those AERewards cards? If so, can you explain to me how exactly this works? I understand the whole points thing, it's the discounts that's confusing me. I recently got some clothes from there during this current rewards period which ends this Monday (March 31st) and I have 364 points. That would be 30% off the next time I purchase something. What I'm trying to figure out is can I use this now before March 31st or is this the reward I would receive in the mail the following month after this rewards earning period ends? :dunno:

The aerewards or ae websites don't really explain how the discounts work. I wouldn't want that 30% off to go to waste.... :hmm:

I've never used those reward cards, but did you find out what had to be done before that March 31 deadline, Tavores?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 02, 2014, 10:58:00 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 02, 2014, 10:05:06 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on March 28, 2014, 10:26:46 PM

Ok, this is probably an odd question to ask here, but does anyone here buy clothes from American Eagle and have one of those AERewards cards? If so, can you explain to me how exactly this works? I understand the whole points thing, it's the discounts that's confusing me. I recently got some clothes from there during this current rewards period which ends this Monday (March 31st) and I have 364 points. That would be 30% off the next time I purchase something. What I'm trying to figure out is can I use this now before March 31st or is this the reward I would receive in the mail the following month after this rewards earning period ends? :dunno:

The aerewards or ae websites don't really explain how the discounts work. I wouldn't want that 30% off to go to waste.... :hmm:

I've never used those reward cards, but did you find out what had to be done before that March 31 deadline, Tavores?

Well yes and no. I'm not worrying about it anymore. I'm just gonna assume the 30% IS the reward coming for me in the mail this month.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 09, 2014, 02:05:07 AM

I seem to be catching everyone at bad times due to school, work, my conflicting schedule, and so on that I worry if I am making people upset at me when I try to email and PM some or not do so at all toward others.  I've even found myself becoming more isolated in life recently.  I'm sorry to anyone who is feeling upset toward me.  If you have no idea why I'm acting this way, please realize that I'm in a deep struggle with trying to find hope in life due to bad luck in 2013 continuing into 2014 with few ideas on how to make it stop. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 09, 2014, 03:51:36 PM

Wow, The Front Porch. I totally forgot about this. XD

Hi y'all. :3

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 09, 2014, 11:13:38 PM

Quote from: Zach on April 09, 2014, 03:51:36 PM

Wow, The Front Porch. I totally forgot about this. XD

Hi y'all. :3

Sup Zach? :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 10, 2014, 12:38:59 PM

Hi Zach! Glad you decided to stop by. :wave:

On another note, I hope all of you who live in the eastern US are surviving this major flood. :P

(http://s12.postimg.org/i0s4zp9wt/US_flood.png)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 10, 2014, 04:18:53 PM

Welcome back Zach!  :wave:

Quote from: WeatherWitness on April 10, 2014, 12:38:59 PM

On another note, I hope all of you who live in the eastern US are surviving this major flood. :P

([url]http://s12.postimg.org/i0s4zp9wt/US_flood.png[/url])

Haha wow!  :rofl2:  Is it time to build an ark?  :fear: :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on April 10, 2014, 05:13:17 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 10, 2014, 04:18:53 PM

Haha wow!  :rofl2:  Is it time to build an ark?  :fear: :P

I (http://www.iisgcp.org/images/logo_noaa.gif) guy.

Sorry, I just had to...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 10, 2014, 10:22:55 PM

It's been fixed due to a national server issue.  Whenever an office had issued a flood warning, it put out a false one for a whole area of the country only on the map.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 15, 2014, 12:51:27 PM

Man, it's been one heck of a morning for my computer this morning!  :wacko:  When I started up my laptop, it had this virus called "YTAdRemoval" which runs very annoying ads on the websites I visit, including this one. The virus has an extension on Chrome that cannot be removed at all, so I searched my computer to see if any suspicious programs were installed recently but I didn't find any. Then I did a System Restore to a point two days ago, and it did the trick. No more YTAdRemoval!  :dance:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2014, 07:11:07 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 15, 2014, 12:51:27 PM

Man, it's been one heck of a morning for my computer this morning!  :wacko:  When I started up my laptop, it had this virus called "YTAdRemoval" which runs very annoying ads on the websites I visit, including this one. The virus has an extension on Chrome that cannot be removed at all, so I searched my computer to see if any suspicious programs were installed recently but I didn't find any. Then I did a System Restore to a point two days ago, and it did the trick. No more YTAdRemoval!  :dance:

Jim, you must have downloaded and installed something from the internet that came hidden with it.  This little article may explain ideas on how you got it along with how to remove it if you unfortunately get it again, and this issue is technically not a virus but rather malware:

http://malwaretips.com/blogs/ytadremoval-virus-removal/ (http://malwaretips.com/blogs/ytadremoval-virus-removal/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on April 16, 2014, 01:25:42 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 15, 2014, 07:11:07 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on April 15, 2014, 12:51:27 PM

Man, it's been one heck of a morning for my computer this morning!  :wacko:  When I started up my laptop, it had this virus called "YTAdRemoval" which runs very annoying ads on the websites I visit, including this one. The virus has an extension on Chrome that cannot be removed at all, so I searched my computer to see if any suspicious programs were installed recently but I didn't find any. Then I did a System Restore to a point two days ago, and it did the trick. No more YTAdRemoval!  :dance:

Jim, you must have downloaded and installed something from the internet that came hidden with it.  This little article may explain ideas on how you got it along with how to remove it if you unfortunately get it again, and this issue is technically not a virus but rather malware:

[url]http://malwaretips.com/blogs/ytadremoval-virus-removal/[/url] ([url]http://malwaretips.com/blogs/ytadremoval-virus-removal/[/url])

I haven't downloaded and installed anything recently so I'm not sure how the malware got onto my computer in the first place.  :dunno:  But I guess it doesn't matter anymore now that YTAdRemoval is gone from my computer.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 16, 2014, 05:24:38 PM

does anyone realize that we're pretty much 1 page away from 1000? xD

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 16, 2014, 06:56:02 PM

Page 1000?! Holy crap! :thrilled:

Also hi you guys :wave:

Okay wow I made the 1000th page in here :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 17, 2014, 12:57:45 PM

oh so i was 1 page away then niiiiice.

 :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 17, 2014, 09:31:27 PM

Nice to finally make it to the 1000th page!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 18, 2014, 12:44:10 AM

Let's just hope everyone has the posts per page set to the forum default of 15... :bleh:

Nevertheless, nice to see that we've made it this far with the Front Porch.  Here's to 1000 more! :drunk:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 18, 2014, 07:14:19 AM

The bigger deal is that this thread will reach 15,000 posts shortly.  Only the Pot Belly Stove is even close.  I just made post #14,990 here as it's one plus the number of replies, so there's ten posts left toward that milestone.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 19, 2014, 06:55:24 PM

Alright then, let's start off with a simple conversation starter: Anyone got plans for Easter?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 19, 2014, 08:58:05 PM

Nothing really. Just a normal Sunday. Hopefully mom gets me something chocolaty like she does every year  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on April 20, 2014, 12:00:24 PM

I'm too lazy to do anything for Easter. Big surprise.  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 23, 2014, 05:32:25 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on April 02, 2014, 10:58:00 PM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on April 02, 2014, 10:05:06 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on March 28, 2014, 10:26:46 PM

Ok, this is probably an odd question to ask here, but does anyone here buy clothes from American Eagle and have one of those AERewards cards? If so, can you explain to me how exactly this works? I understand the whole points thing, it's the discounts that's confusing me. I recently got some clothes from there during this current rewards period which ends this Monday (March 31st) and I have 364 points. That would be 30% off the next time I purchase something. What I'm trying to figure out is can I use this now before March 31st or is this the reward I would receive in the mail the following month after this rewards earning period ends? :dunno:

The aerewards or ae websites don't really explain how the discounts work. I wouldn't want that 30% off to go to waste.... :hmm:

I've never used those reward cards, but did you find out what had to be done before that March 31 deadline, Tavores?

Well yes and no. I'm not worrying about it anymore. I'm just gonna assume the 30% IS the reward coming for me in the mail this month.

I finally got my answer, they did send the 30% off ae rewards code in the mail this morning. Case closed.  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on April 23, 2014, 05:49:49 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on April 23, 2014, 05:32:25 PM

I finally got my answer, they did send the 30% off ae rewards code in the mail this morning. Case closed.  :lol:

Good!  They should have honored it.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on May 02, 2014, 01:05:02 AM

Off topic, but hey... it's The Front Porch.

I think this is the most dead I've seen this thread out of my entire time being registered here. :pinch:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 04, 2014, 01:44:54 PM

For those who are Star Wars fans, today is International Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you!  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 04, 2014, 07:48:24 PM

Congratulations, NBC! :clap:

http://thevane.gawker.com/nbc-reports-a-gustnado-threatens-million-uses-day-ol-1585915062/+sarah-hedgecock (http://thevane.gawker.com/nbc-reports-a-gustnado-threatens-million-uses-day-ol-1585915062/+sarah-hedgecock)

:rolleyes: <_<

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: kpetree10 on June 05, 2014, 05:13:34 PM

Hey guys! Long time no see! Made it back just in time to post on page 1000! I saw Alex's (gt1racerlHDl) post on FB with a recording of the WS XL emulator which I had forgotten about. Went out and downloaded it today and had it up and running again! Figured I'd come back and see how things are around here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 07, 2014, 07:34:35 PM

I have a roommate situation, and I'm curious to know what some of you might do. It's not a serious problem for me yet, but my roommate likes to keep the apartment cold and the fans on very fast. I don't mind sleeping with the air a bit colder, but she likes to keep it cold all the time and got used to that because she previously roomed alone. In the perfect world, I'd like it warmer in the day and cooler at night, and I wouldn't like the fans on because the breeze from both the fan and vents is uncomfortable. How can I address this without seeming like a controlling person? What do you think would be the best compromise? I think my social anxiety keeps me from being blunt about my personal concerns.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 07, 2014, 10:08:53 PM

If you split the electric bill 50/50, you might want to suggest that if she wants to keep the apartment colder than you'd like all the time, maybe she should pay a larger share of the electric bill since she's the one using the extra energy to keep things cold.

A more sensible position would be to simply split the difference between her ideal temperature and yours.  If she likes the apartment at, say, 70°, and you like it at 76°, then you should set the thermostat at 73°.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcfan68 on June 08, 2014, 08:42:36 AM

Well, if she could, she would set the thermostat to the 50s...lol. For me, I think it's the combination of the fan and vent that make it too cold for me. She will say it's too hot when I turn the A/C off for a while, yet she's under a blanket and has on long pants. The thermostat is in the living room, and she's usually always there, so it's hard to sneak up the thermostat in that situation. I'm going to talk to her about it today, because in order for this to work long term, I need to be comfortable too. Other than the temperature, however, she is a good roommate, so hopefully she will be willing to compromise.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on June 08, 2014, 09:53:05 AM

So she dresses warmly but wants the air around her to be very cold?  Yikes.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on June 10, 2014, 08:40:57 PM

Anyone been having problems loading many YouTube videos lately? Obviously this isn't a browser, computer or internet issue but rather a bug on YouTube's end so I assume somebody else here is also having trouble loading videos as well.  :unsure: :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: luesjo12 on June 10, 2014, 08:49:12 PM

Quote from: TWCJim on June 10, 2014, 08:40:57 PM

Anyone been having problems loading many YouTube videos lately? Obviously this isn't a browser, computer or internet issue but rather a bug on YouTube's end so I assume somebody else here is also having trouble loading videos as well.  :unsure: :dunno:

No, I've been able to upload and watch videos today just fine. Maybe it's a youtube glitch or bug, happens all the time.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 11, 2014, 09:02:01 PM

Am I dreaming, or has taiganet.com been hacked or something? The whole web directory was evidently deleted. :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2014, 03:36:23 PM

Did the taiganet forums get shut down? I tried accessing the forums and everytime I go there I get a 404 error saying link not found. This is the same homepage link I always go to when accessing the forums.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on June 14, 2014, 05:41:58 PM

I'm not sure what's going on. It's been down for several days. I asked Nick if he could find out, but he doesn't have Bill's email address. We're thinking he might have been hacked, but I'm surprised he hasn't fixed (or at least addressed) the problem yet. Very strange.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 14, 2014, 06:28:18 PM

It looks like it could've been hacked. I really hope it gets fixed. I would hate to see the site go.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCCraig on June 15, 2014, 10:12:30 AM

Hey everyone!

Haven't been on here in a while and haven't kept touch with some. Been kinda busy lately. Now that school is over, I have more free time. Last couple of weeks have been crazy with finals, getting into a car accident, getting rejected, getting very sick and throwing up over 10 times etc. But to be honest, I never been happier in my life before and I'm enjoying it. Looking forward to getting back onto this forum again.  :wave:

-Craig

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 15, 2014, 01:08:30 PM

Quote from: TWCCraig on June 15, 2014, 10:12:30 AM

Hey everyone!

Haven't been on here in a while and haven't kept touch with some. Been kinda busy lately. Now that school is over, I have more free time. Last couple of weeks have been crazy with finals, getting into a car accident, getting rejected, getting very sick and throwing up over 10 times etc. But to be honest, I never been happier in my life before and I'm enjoying it. Looking forward to getting back onto this forum again.  :wave:

-Craig

Wow, you sure have been through a lot, glad to see you're doing better now.  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWC Fan on June 15, 2014, 01:28:31 PM

Quote from: Mike M on June 11, 2014, 09:02:01 PM

Am I dreaming, or has taiganet.com been hacked or something? The whole web directory was evidently deleted. :blink:

I thought I was the only one!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on June 15, 2014, 06:12:04 PM

Is anyone good with computer graphics and coding? I want to be able to startup an WeatherStar XL Emulator project. Any help is greatly appreciated

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: BDRyanWX on June 16, 2014, 11:58:49 PM

Quote from: twcclassics on June 14, 2014, 05:41:58 PM

I'm not sure what's going on. It's been down for several days. I asked Nick if he could find out, but he doesn't have Bill's email address. We're thinking he might have been hacked, but I'm surprised he hasn't fixed (or at least addressed) the problem yet. Very strange.

Me and a couple of other guys are doing what we can to find out what happened with taiganet. The download script page still works and whatnot though, and it still gives you the latest public release.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on June 17, 2014, 10:15:38 AM

Quote from: BDRyanWX on June 16, 2014, 11:58:49 PM

Quote from: twcclassics on June 14, 2014, 05:41:58 PM

I'm not sure what's going on. It's been down for several days. I asked Nick if he could find out, but he doesn't have Bill's email address. We're thinking he might have been hacked, but I'm surprised he hasn't fixed (or at least addressed) the problem yet. Very strange.

Me and a couple of other guys are doing what we can to find out what happened with taiganet. The download script page still works and whatnot though, and it still gives you the latest public release.

Am I to assume you're BDWX19?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWC Fan on June 17, 2014, 09:17:35 PM

The forums are back up!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on July 01, 2014, 12:27:34 PM

Jeanne released a book (http://www.amazon.com/The-Biology-Beating-Stress-Environment/dp/1601633300)!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 05, 2014, 09:09:32 PM

Anyone here know Tracy Humphrey? Looking at her bio she sure has worked at a lot of local news stations over the years. :wacko:
Tracy Humphrey Joins WXIA-TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UktqeeYjcGs#ws)
KXTV, Sacramento, CA (Most recent)
KPIX, San Francisco, CA
WNYW, NYC
WJCL, Savannah, GA
WTVH, Syracuse, NY
WKBW, Buffalo, NY
WPHL, Philadelphia, PA

She's now working at our NBC affiliate WXIA as a weekend meteorologist.
http://www.11alive.com/story/about-us/2014/06/20/tracy-humphrey/11097553/ (http://www.11alive.com/story/about-us/2014/06/20/tracy-humphrey/11097553/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 09, 2014, 07:26:00 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on July 05, 2014, 09:09:32 PM

Anyone here know Tracy Humphrey? Looking at her bio she sure has worked at a lot of local news stations over the years. :wacko:

I remember her, she worked at our WB affiliate before their in house operations ceased in 2005.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on July 14, 2014, 09:44:29 PM

I survived the Internet Blackout of 2014!  :dance:

Man, that was the longest, nightmarish, and most major inconvenience of no internet access in my house that lasted a week for me.

It all started back on Tuesday last week when I did the most stupidest, idiotic thing I could have possibly done...I re-installed Windows 7 from my Windows 7 CD I got with my desktop 3 1/2 years ago, hoping and thinking I could get things restored back to the factory settings.

Boy, was I wrong! I only made a bad situation worse. I lost everything (well most of the programs/files were still in the OS drive labeled as "windows.old") The problem with that is I ended up deciding it was best to delete that entire file anyway through the Disk Clean up program tonight and just start off on a clean slate. Plus I freed up over 200 GB of space, so I'm back up to around 835 GB out of 1 TB. :D

Long story short, you don't realize how excited I am to have internet access again. It's been a rough week, going to the library to submit an online assignment that was due in the midst of this madness, making phone calls tech support, re-installing the drivers/utilities on my PC again, and getting a new DSL modem which I needed anyway. The one I have still works, but it's super old, like March 2005 old. :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 15, 2014, 07:53:24 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #420 for Colorado. :whistle:
http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0420.html (http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0420.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 15, 2014, 11:27:57 PM

This will come as a shock to all of you, but I'm still here and still watching from afar.  I realize that I haven't posted in a couple months, and I'm sorry for being so idle.  However, I'm going through a difficult spell in life and really have to focus on making my own life better, including my current role in the NWS.  I hope all of you understand as I'm worried most of you do not and have been scared to approach me lately.  If you wish to reach me personally, my PM box is open and ready for concerns and questions.

I was alerted that a previously banned member came on to the forum today, and my investigation confirmed it to be true.  Thus, you may see some alterations and posts deleted, but I did not have a choice as it would be wrong to allow a previously banned member who committed a serious issue the last time to cause the permanent ban to come back on his own and lie and post everywhere out of control.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on July 16, 2014, 02:53:08 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on July 15, 2014, 11:27:57 PM

This will come as a shock to all of you, but I'm still here and still watching from afar.  I realize that I haven't posted in a couple months, and I'm sorry for being so idle.  However, I'm going through a difficult spell in life and really have to focus on making my own life better, including my current role in the NWS.  I hope all of you understand as I'm worried most of you do not and have been scared to approach me lately.  If you wish to reach me personally, my PM box is open and ready for concerns and questions.

I was alerted that a previously banned member came on to the forum today, and my investigation confirmed it to be true.  Thus, you may see some alterations and posts deleted, but I did not have a choice as it would be wrong to allow a previously banned member who committed a serious issue the last time to cause the permanent ban to come back on his own and lie and post everywhere out of control.

I hope everything's going well for you, and thanks for helping to keep this forum running smoothly.  We'll look forward to your return as a regular poster when you can.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on July 19, 2014, 04:56:10 PM

Quote from: Eric on July 16, 2014, 02:53:08 AM

I hope everything's going well for you, and thanks for helping to keep this forum running smoothly.  We'll look forward to your return as a regular poster when you can.

Thanks for the well wishes, Eric.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 21, 2014, 02:39:53 PM

I've never seen EAS messages scroll on Windows Media Center before.  :blink:

EAS Required Weekly Test on WMC- July 21, 2014- 11:01AM PDT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruDFCBGQ3Ow#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 07, 2014, 11:46:21 PM

What do you mean by "a banned member came back"?

also hi for the 586079273029th time  :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: boyercam on August 08, 2014, 02:59:08 AM

I should probably say I sort of back.
The problem with me is I get distracted to other things and so wander away from many forums. I'm going to try and stay a little longer this time :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on August 09, 2014, 11:27:58 PM

Well this is really awkward because I seemed to have overlooked this thread, but hi Ana and Patrick. :wave:  Nice that you're still able to stop by, Ana, and Patrick, I wish you all the best in your life.  Thank you for taking time to continue to watch the forums and post every once in awhile. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 11, 2014, 06:27:49 PM

As I'm trying to find more happiness in my life now, I stumbled across one little thing that made me smile today, which I'm going to share with all of you.  I recall a 30-second commercial airing on TWC in the mid 1990s that was both cheesy and memorable, and I finally found it on YouTube:

Safe Step Ice Melter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zREwdYvd75s#)

So, do any of you remember this ad or get through it all on your first look without chuckling? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 11, 2014, 07:48:55 PM

Wow - I haven't seen "walk like a penguin" in ages!  Thanks for bringing back memories!  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 12, 2014, 12:53:59 AM

Quote from: phw115wvwx on August 11, 2014, 06:27:49 PM

As I'm trying to find more happiness in my life now, I stumbled across one little thing that made me smile today, which I'm going to share with all of you.  I recall a 30-second commercial airing on TWC in the mid 1990s that was both cheesy and memorable, and I finally found it on YouTube:

Safe Step Ice Melter ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zREwdYvd75s#[/url])

So, do any of you remember this ad or get through it all on your first look without chuckling? :P

Thanks for sharing Patrick!  :D  I didn't start watching TWC until 2004 so this is the first time I've seen that commercial, but it certainly got a laugh out of me!  :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2014, 06:55:52 PM

2014 Is the worst year for Atlantic City as 4 out of the city's 12 casinos have closed their doors and more than 8,000 workers are on the streets. The Revel, which I myself have been a big fan of, is closing their doors after failing to secure a buyer at a bankruptcy auction. The megacasino was open for just two years, but never turned a profit.

It's so sad to see things spiraling downwards in my hometown. The effect on the local economy will be terrible...I'm glad I'm going to move out of here after graduation. AC will end up like a ghost town in a few years. Blame all those greedy politicians authorizing casinos. There are too many casinos in the East Coast, eating up their own revenues.

Obama should do something and stop allowing other states from building casinos. The effect is devastating and nobody is stopping the saturation from getting out of control.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 12, 2014, 09:22:34 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2014, 06:55:52 PM

Obama should do something and stop allowing other states from building casinos. The effect is devastating and nobody is stopping the saturation from getting out of control.

The federal government should make it illegal for other locations in the northeast to open casinos in order to save those in Atlantic City?  Why should one city be given special treatment?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Trevor on August 12, 2014, 09:50:03 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2014, 06:55:52 PM

Obama should do something and stop allowing other states from building casinos. The effect is devastating and nobody is stopping the saturation from getting out of control.

I really hope this is a joke...???

I think Obama should ban other states from opening barbecue restaurants...everyone should be forced to come to Tennessee for barbecue. We need a boost in our economy.

While we're at it...let's stop allowing McDonald's restaurants to be opened anywhere besides Illinois...they could use some help too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 12, 2014, 10:55:39 PM

Quote from: Trevor on August 12, 2014, 09:50:03 PM

I think Obama should ban other states from opening barbecue restaurants...everyone should be forced to come to Tennessee for barbecue. We need a boost in our economy.

Obama should not only ban other states from opening barbecue restaurants, but the only legal barbecue restaurants should be in one particular city in Kentucky... at one particular address.  One barbecue restaurant, period.  That should boost the economy of the owner of that restaurant.  :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 13, 2014, 12:02:19 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2014, 06:55:52 PM

2014 Is the worst year for Atlantic City as 4 out of the city's 12 casinos have closed their doors and more than 8,000 workers are on the streets. The Revel, which I myself have been a big fan of, is closing their doors after failing to secure a buyer at a bankruptcy auction. The megacasino was open for just two years, but never turned a profit.

It's so sad to see things spiraling downwards in my hometown. The effect on the local economy will be terrible...I'm glad I'm going to move out of here after graduation. AC will end up like a ghost town in a few years. Blame all those greedy politicians authorizing casinos. There are too many casinos in the East Coast, eating up their own revenues.

Obama should do something and stop allowing other states from building casinos. The effect is devastating and nobody is stopping the saturation from getting out of control.

That wouldn't really be a good idea to have the government intervening to regulate which states can and cannot operate casinos.  That's an issue that should be resolved within that specific state.

The economy here in GA is certainly better (not outstanding), but better now than it was 5 years ago. I recently heard a week or two ago that Georgia has now claimed the #2 spot behind California in movie production, out-beating New York now (which was #2) which has been helping the economy the past few years. I guess that's why they're calling us the "Hollywood of the South". I'll admit I have heard of a lot movies being filmed in the Atlanta area. Some scenes from Anchorman 2 were filmed in the Five Points area downtown and some scenes from Dumb and Dumber Too were filmed in Marietta for example.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 13, 2014, 08:22:24 AM

Relax folks...obviously the government cannot do anything, it's the free market but here is the interesting part: the state politicians wanted to force the closing casinos to stay open long enough until a buyer is found for the distressed properties.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Commission-Cant-Force-Casinos-to-Stay-Open-4-Months-270786621.html (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Commission-Cant-Force-Casinos-to-Stay-Open-4-Months-270786621.html)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 13, 2014, 12:04:17 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 12, 2014, 06:55:52 PM

Obama should do something and stop allowing other states from building casinos. The effect is devastating and nobody is stopping the saturation from getting out of control.

This is what we call Liberalism.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on August 15, 2014, 07:23:19 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 09, 2014, 11:27:58 PM

Well this is really awkward because I seemed to have overlooked this thread, but hi Ana and Patrick. :wave:  Nice that you're still able to stop by, Ana, and Patrick, I wish you all the best in your life.  Thank you for taking time to continue to watch the forums and post every once in awhile. :)

Ehh, life has been kicking me in the toosh lately, but it is what it is. I really wish I could get back in touch with all of you again! I missed everyone. D:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Eric on August 27, 2014, 10:36:21 PM

Offensive.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 27, 2014, 11:08:13 PM

Quote from: ndinminot on August 27, 2014, 09:20:03 PM

Liberalism is a disease

You win the award for Most Random Comment of the Day. :noexpression: :huh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on August 27, 2014, 11:25:46 PM

I have to agree with Eric, that comment on liberalism was indeed offensive.  :noexpression:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: twcclassics on August 28, 2014, 01:15:43 AM

Quote from: TWCJim on August 27, 2014, 11:25:46 PM

I have to agree with Eric, that comment on liberalism was indeed offensive.  :noexpression:

I've seen MUCH more offensive political comments here. Funny that the ones aimed at conservatives and libertarians are generally not reported or condemned. :whistling:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on September 10, 2014, 11:25:25 AM

Normally, I try not to get involved in political discussions, but this one may have gone too far.  :rolleyes:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/10/1328593/-Ted-Cruz-Citizens-United-amendment-would-end-Saturday-Night-nbsp-Live (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/10/1328593/-Ted-Cruz-Citizens-United-amendment-would-end-Saturday-Night-nbsp-Live)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 11, 2014, 07:33:40 AM

It won't be much longer before were back around the Pot Belly Stove. Signs are already showing with snow/frost encompassing the far northern states and I for one can't wait for the cooler weather! I am SO over this heat and humidity now. This is the first summer where multiple nights, the AC had to run for 24+ hours straight to stay cool. Usually at night, I turn it off, open the windows, and leave the ceiling fans on overnight. That just didn't get the job done sometimes. Finally 70s will be returning after I don't know how long now, that's gonna feel really good. :happy:

Plus, besides Winter, Autumn is my time of the year. So much is happening...
-Leaves start changing into bright vivid colors.
-Cooler weather
-Thanksgiving/my birthday (I'm so glad my birthday is always either the day of or the week of Thanksgiving, it's my favorite holiday)
-Football
- A slew of winter outlook forecasts come out. Speaking of that... :whistling:
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/forecasting/2014-2015-winter-outlooks-another-frigid-winter-coming/ (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/forecasting/2014-2015-winter-outlooks-another-frigid-winter-coming/)
-Another hour of sleep! Can't complain about that! :lol:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 22, 2014, 11:03:40 PM

It's time to put some logs on the fire and move inside to the Pot Belly Stove.  The Front Porch is now closed for the fall and winter seasons.  We will see you back here to celebrate the arrival of spring on March 20, 2015. :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 02, 2015, 04:29:47 PM

Here's a belated but well-deserved welcome back to The Front Porch! :wave:

Thanks Ana for reminding me. :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 03, 2015, 10:42:23 AM

It's good to step out here again and see the sunshine.  I hope nobody gets blown off the porch with this wind that I'm bringing from my area, though.  :rofl:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 09, 2015, 04:52:02 PM

It's been over a year and I haven't been making as much progress with my cartoon series as I would have liked at this point, but I believe that will be changing very soon over the next few months. I guess part of the slowdown in progress has been because this is a "one man show" right now. Creating the characters, the script, the backgrounds, voice over (Oh lord, please pray for me on that one, this could be a disaster!  :lol:) Also, I've been considering the option of veering away from After Effects and animating in Flash instead and designing some of the background stuff in Blender.

Since this has taken longer than I anticipated, I'm thinking it's best I just do a short of the pilot I've already written instead of animating the whole thing and see how folks react to it. My goal is to have something completed by the end of the Summer. Words can't really express how excited I am to be doing something like this! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: boyercam on April 17, 2015, 11:52:25 AM

Yaaaawnnn.

Hello everyone, back from hibernation. Have I missed much? :P

Can't wait to watch your series ToxicTwister, must be a tough project. Quick question, how are you doing for voice actors?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 17, 2015, 09:33:23 PM

Welcome back, Boyercam.  :happy:  The big things going on have been TWC dropping Kim Cunningham and the Verizon dispute.  There have been a few severe weather events, including yet another Moore, OK tornado.

Good luck on the series, Toxictwister.  I'm looking forward to seeing something.  :happy:

At least the weather has settled down a little.  I saw what could be considered marble-sized hail but I hear that others in the area had hail that exceeded baseball size.  The rain and even the thunder made for some soothing sleep, though.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: luesjo12 on April 17, 2015, 10:18:44 PM

It's been awfully stormy here in South Texas. We've been constantly pelted by thunderstorms and even severe thunderstorms. It's really getting annoying, and I can't wait to see the sun again.  :cry:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 18, 2015, 01:04:35 PM

For the first part of the year, we rarely saw the sun here in my part of Texas, with so many cloudy days.  Now, occasional snow in the winter is not exceptionally rare where I'm at, but cloudy skies six days a week definitely are.  My area's known for its sunshine; at least it's back today, anyway.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on April 18, 2015, 10:48:14 PM

Experienced my first night of severe weather last night here in Houston. Was under a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado watch, and flash flood warnings at the same time. Power went out for a short time overnight. FUN STUFF!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on April 19, 2015, 10:22:27 AM

Wow, I hope there wasn't any major damage there.  I don't actually live anywhere near Houston, but I've seen enough TWC and other weather coverage to know that they get lots of humidity and therefore lots of rain.

It seems like every corner of this state (except for desert El Paso, I guess) had severe weather of some sort last week.  Ironically, the only power outage I had last week turned out to be a short power surge when there was no severe weather in the area.  Even though I can't say that I especially like power outages, they do carry their own "cool factor" for me nonetheless.  If it's daylight out, I just use the time to take a break; it it's dark, I can get some extra sleep (although there's no A/C if there's no power :huh: ).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on April 19, 2015, 01:12:54 PM

That same storm system that was affecting you guys in TX is affecting us here now in GA, but it's been very underwhelming here in Atlanta. Other parts of GA, not so much. There's been quite a few Severe Thunderstorm/Tornado Warnings this morning in NW ans S. GA for about the past 3 hours. Meanwhile I've been lucky enough if I got to see moderate rain, let alone lightning, thunder, winds, or hail that would qualify as a "thunderstorm". Regardless, were under a Tornado Watch until 3pm today and a Flash Flood Watch until 2am Monday morning.

Quote from: boyercam on April 17, 2015, 11:52:25 AM

Yaaaawnnn.

Hello everyone, back from hibernation. Have I missed much? :P

Can't wait to watch your series ToxicTwister, must be a tough project. Quick question, how are you doing for voice actors?

Actually I haven't started doing any voice work yet. I just recently settled on a mircophone that I want to buy/use. It's been a Catch-22 because I can't really animate much if anything without audio to sync the character animations and body rigs to. In the meantime, I've been working on the theme opening for the series. I completed the script for the pilot a year ago, but after re-reading it over again last week it probably could use some "cleaning up". Just a heads up to anyone interested in seeing the series, it's not a G-rated type of show, it does have profanity and some suggestive themes in it.

Quote from: Metarvo on April 17, 2015, 09:33:23 PM

Welcome back, Boyercam.  :happy:  The big things going on have been TWC dropping Kim Cunningham and the Verizon dispute.  There have been a few severe weather events, including yet another Moore, OK tornado.

Good luck on the series, Toxictwister.  I'm looking forward to seeing something.  :happy:

At least the weather has settled down a little.  I saw what could be considered marble-sized hail but I hear that others in the area had hail that exceeded baseball size.  The rain and even the thunder made for some soothing sleep, though.

Thanks Metarvo!

If anyone is interested, I can post the pilot script and maybe a character profile on the main characters here. If you are interested and you're also willing to take it a step further and offer any feedback/suggestions that would be much appreciated too. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on April 19, 2015, 07:41:19 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on April 18, 2015, 10:48:14 PM

Experienced my first night of severe weather last night here in Houston. Was under a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado watch, and flash flood warnings at the same time. Power went out for a short time overnight. FUN STUFF!

You mean you didn't experience any of that in California?! :bleh:

Quote from: luesjo12 on April 17, 2015, 10:18:44 PM

It's been awfully stormy here in South Texas. We've been constantly pelted by thunderstorms and even severe thunderstorms. It's really getting annoying, and I can't wait to see the sun again.  :cry:

Quote from: Metarvo on April 19, 2015, 10:22:27 AM

It seems like every corner of this state (except for desert El Paso, I guess) had severe weather of some sort last week.

Yeah, it's rather unusual to see so much severe weather for south and south-central Texas, especially for a few days in a row.  The "severe weather season" seems to be on par or maybe slightly above average so far.  In Oklahoma (at least statewide) there has been at least one occurrence of widespread severe weather once a week since late-March - the first being the round of storms which brought the EF2 tornado to Moore on March 25.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on April 24, 2015, 12:27:42 PM

What've y'all been up to lately?  :)

I've been playing my Nintendo 3DS a lot lately, more recently Pokémon Shuffle and Super Smash Bros. Spring semester's almost over, and I'll be on the path to summer.

Oh, and if anybody here has one, let me know as well!!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 24, 2015, 08:59:25 PM

Ten years ago today - April 24, 2005 - on a rainy Sunday afternoon I came across TWC Classics from a random Google image search of Weatherscan. Until then I had no idea that TWC had such a big fanbase. Can't believe it's been that long, felt like it was yesterday! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCmatthew on April 26, 2015, 11:56:17 AM

Quote from: Mike M on April 24, 2015, 08:59:25 PM

Ten years ago today - April 24, 2005 - on a rainy Sunday afternoon I came across TWC Classics from a random Google image search of Weatherscan. Until then I had no idea that TWC had such a big fanbase. Can't believe it's been that long, felt like it was yesterday! :D

Also on that day, my area got 4" of snow from a late season snow storm! In fact, the northern suburbs of Detroit got 12-18" of snow!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on April 29, 2015, 12:09:43 PM

I'm back!
I don't know if anyone remembers me, but I've been gone from these forums for 7-8 years. I left when I was 13 because I got in trouble for being on these forums.

Anyway, obviously I'm a lot older now (and not still in trouble from that!).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on April 29, 2015, 12:27:00 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on April 29, 2015, 12:09:43 PM

I'm back!
I don't know if anyone remembers me, but I've been gone from these forums for 7-8 years. I left when I was 13 because I got in trouble for being on these forums.

Anyway, obviously I'm a lot older now (and not still in trouble from that!).

Welcome back! Your name is familiar to me. A lot has changed since then... Haha

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on April 29, 2015, 03:31:06 PM

Quote from: Jason07 on April 29, 2015, 12:09:43 PM

I'm back!
I don't know if anyone remembers me, but I've been gone from these forums for 7-8 years. I left when I was 13 because I got in trouble for being on these forums.

Anyway, obviously I'm a lot older now (and not still in trouble from that!).

Welcome back! I do remember you, wow was it that long ago? :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 12, 2015, 11:38:06 PM

Skimming through most of the posts here...dang Jason, that WAS a looong time ago. i don't think we know each other, but I'm glad you came back. You must be in your what.. 20's now? xD

Mike...omg 10 years? :O that is waaaaaaaaaaay too long, but I applaud for your enthusiasm and dedication! <3

Life is crazy for me so far right now. Two jobs, first quarter ending, new relationship...ahhhhh

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: boyercam on May 13, 2015, 02:24:34 PM

Great to hear that Anistorm :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on May 15, 2015, 02:11:38 AM

Blues legend B.B. King has passed away at the age of 89. :( :cry:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/entertainment/bbking-passes/nk8kt/ (http://www.kirotv.com/news/entertainment/bbking-passes/nk8kt/)

A couple of his songs, "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Why I Sing The Blues", have appeared on several Weather Channel LF playlists over the years. May the King Of Blues R.I.P.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2015, 01:54:05 PM

Hello everyone, how is everyone doing?

It has been so long since I've been here (haven't been on since December), and I've missed a lot of you guys. Yesterday, I officially graduated from Rutgers after 4 years. Never thought I would see this day. It is really unbelievable that I'm now a Rutgers alumni. I still remember my freshmen year as if it was yesterday, and even remember my high school graduation very well as well, and this was back in 2011. Just crazy how time flies, but I guess all good things have to come to an end, right? I wanna wish all my fellow class of 2015 graduates good luck as we transition into the real world and achieve bigger and better things.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 18, 2015, 05:05:44 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2015, 01:54:05 PM

Hello everyone, how is everyone doing?

It has been so long since I've been here (haven't been on since December), and I've missed a lot of you guys. Yesterday, I officially graduated from Rutgers after 4 years. Never thought I would see this day. It is really unbelievable that I'm now a Rutgers alumni. I still remember my freshmen year as if it was yesterday, and even remember my high school graduation very well as well, and this was back in 2011. Just crazy how time flies, but I guess all good things have to come to an end, right? I wanna wish all my fellow class of 2015 graduates good luck as we transition into the real world and achieve bigger and better things.

Congrats and best wishes to you and everyone else who's graduating this year!  :twothumbs:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 18, 2015, 07:16:53 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 18, 2015, 01:54:05 PM

Hello everyone, how is everyone doing?

It has been so long since I've been here (haven't been on since December), and I've missed a lot of you guys. Yesterday, I officially graduated from Rutgers after 4 years. Never thought I would see this day. It is really unbelievable that I'm now a Rutgers alumni. I still remember my freshmen year as if it was yesterday, and even remember my high school graduation very well as well, and this was back in 2011. Just crazy how time flies, but I guess all good things have to come to an end, right? I wanna wish all my fellow class of 2015 graduates good luck as we transition into the real world and achieve bigger and better things.

Congrats, Victor! :thumbsup:  I feel the same way. Graduating from OU this year, it's hard to believe how quickly these four years have gone.  During the semesters it doesn't seem that fast, but now I look back and think "wow."

Quote from: toxictwister00 on May 18, 2015, 05:05:44 PM

Congrats and best wishes to you and everyone else who's graduating this year!  :twothumbs:

Thanks, Tavores! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on May 18, 2015, 08:57:59 PM

I would have been among you guys in graduating this month, but unfortunately I countered a minor setback on the financial side (don't wanna talk about it, it makes me furious thinking about it). At least I got it straightened out, however I have to wait until the fall to graduate.

Post graduation, I can't wait to start building a career in graphic design! :happy:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2015, 05:45:08 PM

Good to hear from you, Tavores and Andy. Yeah, it's hard to believe how much time flies. I am excited to start a career as well, but I'm sad and somewhat depressed I may never see my friends again. I just love undergrad in general, there is no substitute for undergrad life. Andy, what are you doing now that you graduated? Become a meteorologist?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 19, 2015, 09:39:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2015, 05:45:08 PM

Good to hear from you, Tavores and Andy. Yeah, it's hard to believe how much time flies. I am excited to start a career as well, but I'm sad and somewhat depressed I may never see my friends again. I just love undergrad in general, there is no substitute for undergrad life. Andy, what are you doing now that you graduated? Become a meteorologist?

Yes, I am looking for jobs in Meteorology - both in the private sector and in broadcast.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2015, 03:01:23 PM

Quote from: WeatherWitness on May 19, 2015, 09:39:06 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 19, 2015, 05:45:08 PM

Good to hear from you, Tavores and Andy. Yeah, it's hard to believe how much time flies. I am excited to start a career as well, but I'm sad and somewhat depressed I may never see my friends again. I just love undergrad in general, there is no substitute for undergrad life. Andy, what are you doing now that you graduated? Become a meteorologist?

Yes, I am looking for jobs in Meteorology - both in the private sector and in broadcast.

I wish you the best of luck. At least the job market is improving, so I hope you will land something soon. I know Weatherworks in NJ had a few meteorologist/staff researcher opportunities.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on May 23, 2015, 10:02:48 AM

Meteorology sounds like such an exciting career, though people might get mad if you get the forecasts wrong.  Even so, I'm sure it will be a blast.  Good luck, Andy!  :thumbsup:

The summer outlook has been revised for my area, though not in the direction I would normally expect.  The below normal temperature area that was over me has been replaced with a much below normal region, and the below normal area has expanded.  Is this summer, as strange as it would be for Texas, going to be a dud?  :D  Normally, I would wonder if the 4th of July fireworks displays would be cancelled due to burn bans, but now it seems like a rainout would be more likely.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 28, 2015, 09:49:13 PM

Not sure where to put this, but it seems WeatherNation is now playing smooth jazz on their "local on the 5s". I heard them play a Boney James song not too long. I dont remember which song, but it was used on TWC a long time ago. It may have been Hypnotic.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on May 29, 2015, 12:53:40 PM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on May 21, 2015, 03:01:23 PM

I wish you the best of luck. At least the job market is improving, so I hope you will land something soon. I know Weatherworks in NJ had a few meteorologist/staff researcher opportunities.

Quote from: Metarvo on May 23, 2015, 10:02:48 AM

Meteorology sounds like such an exciting career, though people might get mad if you get the forecasts wrong.  Even so, I'm sure it will be a blast.  Good luck, Andy!  :thumbsup:

Thanks guys. :)  Yeah, it's not an easy career path but certainly an exciting one.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 01, 2015, 11:57:59 AM

Has anyone else gotten a notification about reserving their free copy of Windows 10 today? I noticed I got one about half an hour ago on my desktop toolbar.

(http://i.imgur.com/9aHx5E7.jpg)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 15, 2015, 04:20:22 PM

So guess who's about to go through her first ever (if it gets named soon) tropical storm?  :thrilled:

I'M SO NERVOUS.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on June 19, 2015, 02:12:15 PM

Quote from: Anistorm on June 15, 2015, 04:20:22 PM

So guess who's about to go through her first ever (if it gets named soon) tropical storm?  :thrilled:

I'M SO NERVOUS.

So how'd it go?! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on June 21, 2015, 02:25:57 PM

Happy Father's Day and Happy First Day of Summer! Today is the longest day of the year when it comes to sunlight. Enjoy it because after today the longer days will gradually become shorter and shorter....

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on June 22, 2015, 07:39:28 PM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on June 21, 2015, 02:25:57 PM

Happy Father's Day and Happy First Day of Summer! Today is the longest day of the year when it comes to sunlight. Enjoy it because after today the longer days will gradually become shorter and shorter....

Well most of the action happened southwest of me, but we did get some awesome rain (but the humidity was freaking unbearable). However, I learned how to properly "prepare" for a hurricane, so at least I took something out of that storm! :D

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCJim on July 29, 2015, 06:25:08 PM

Just a heads-up for YouTubers out there: if you have uploaded any WeatherNation TV videos, please delete them now or you may get a copyright strike. My YouTube account got hit with a strike today (my first) as a result of a claim from WeatherNation on one of my videos, so I have deleted that video along with the other WN videos I've uploaded.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 02, 2015, 08:43:33 PM

Wow, no posts here in over a month?!

How is everyone doing? It's been a while since I"ve been here. Recently got a job in NYC and moved back here so I've been busy with work and exploring the city. I'm also very collegesick as I miss Rutgers, and the overall laid-back, social atmosphere of college. :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on September 04, 2015, 04:16:27 PM

It's my birthday today! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 4000 weatherman on September 05, 2015, 11:01:13 AM

Wow guys... It has been way too long since I have posted here.

Damn have the times changed....

Also happy belated birthday :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 02Justin10 on September 07, 2015, 05:36:27 PM

I would try to stir something into this front porch, but I have no idea what to say. lol. First off, there are sooo many parts to this forum and I would hate to post something that could go anywhere else.  And secondly, my life isn't that amusing so its not like I have any fascinating stories.  But since I'm still relatively new here, I may just ask...has this forum been more busy in the past? Like when TWC wasn't almost a complete total letdown?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 4000 weatherman on September 07, 2015, 07:09:28 PM

Quote from: 02Justin10 on September 07, 2015, 05:36:27 PM

I would try to stir something into this front porch, but I have no idea what to say. lol. First off, there are sooo many parts to this forum and I would hate to post something that could go anywhere else.  And secondly, my life isn't that amusing so its not like I have any fascinating stories.  But since I'm still relatively new here, I may just ask...has this forum been more busy in the past? Like when TWC wasn't almost a complete total letdown?

There used to be so much activity that it was difficult to keep up with. I really wish I was a bit older so I could have taken more advantage of this forum in its prime... I guess people as get older, and their interests change, this board just gets slower and slower.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: 02Justin10 on September 08, 2015, 10:22:33 AM

Quote from: 4000 weatherman on September 07, 2015, 07:09:28 PM

Quote from: 02Justin10 on September 07, 2015, 05:36:27 PM

I would try to stir something into this front porch, but I have no idea what to say. lol. First off, there are sooo many parts to this forum and I would hate to post something that could go anywhere else.  And secondly, my life isn't that amusing so its not like I have any fascinating stories.  But since I'm still relatively new here, I may just ask...has this forum been more busy in the past? Like when TWC wasn't almost a complete total letdown?

There used to be so much activity that it was difficult to keep up with. I really wish I was a bit older so I could have taken more advantage of this forum in its prime... I guess people as get older, and their interests change, this board just gets slower and slower.

Eh. This is what I kinda figured.  There is even a thread about Rich Johnson's lovely catchphrases and even how Sharon Resultan started using them.  *sigh.* I wish I was either a little older or simply found this forum years ago when TWC was on practically 24/7 and when Kristin Dodd and Cheryl Lemke and Rich Johnson and Sharon Resultan and Kristina Abernathy were all on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

I remember the Front Porch was teeming with activities summers ago when I was in High School. :( Either way, only 11 more days until the Pot Belly Stove opens, if anyone even cares lol :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on September 11, 2015, 03:25:00 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

I remember the Front Porch was teeming with activities summers ago when I was in High School. :( Either way, only 11 more days until the Pot Belly Stove opens, if anyone even cares lol :P

I know what you're talking about. This forum has gone down the tube... nothing like it once used to be. This place is so dead, I can hear the crickets echoing :bleh:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 12, 2015, 07:53:11 AM

I think everyone will enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/thesplat/videos/759384737518263/ (https://www.facebook.com/thesplat/videos/759384737518263/)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2015, 11:52:14 AM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on September 12, 2015, 07:53:11 AM

I think everyone will enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/thesplat/videos/759384737518263/ (https://www.facebook.com/thesplat/videos/759384737518263/)

I'm still trying to figure out exactly what that is. Is it a new TV channel? If so, that's going to be awesome. I hope they include some of the old game shows and live action shows too, and not just the cartoons.

Quote from: curtjr4 on September 11, 2015, 03:25:00 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

I remember the Front Porch was teeming with activities summers ago when I was in High School. :( Either way, only 11 more days until the Pot Belly Stove opens, if anyone even cares lol :P

I know what you're talking about. This forum has gone down the tube... nothing like it once used to be. This place is so dead, I can hear the crickets echoing :bleh:

Curt, maybe the reason this forum has gone down the tube has something to do with how TWC itself has gone down the tube lol. Don't get me wrong, I still check in here every now and then, but I mainly browse the classic TWC forums. I have 0 interest in TWC as it is today. Now...if they move TWC back in the right direction (and canning AMHQ and WUWA was a great start), then maybe TWC will become watchable again. We'll have to see what happens.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: curtjr4 on September 12, 2015, 03:48:07 PM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 12, 2015, 11:52:14 AM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on September 12, 2015, 07:53:11 AM

I think everyone will enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/thesplat/videos/759384737518263/ (https://www.facebook.com/thesplat/videos/759384737518263/)

I'm still trying to figure out exactly what that is. Is it a new TV channel? If so, that's going to be awesome. I hope they include some of the old game shows and live action shows too, and not just the cartoons.

Quote from: curtjr4 on September 11, 2015, 03:25:00 AM

Quote from: Localonthe8s on September 10, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

I remember the Front Porch was teeming with activities summers ago when I was in High School. :( Either way, only 11 more days until the Pot Belly Stove opens, if anyone even cares lol :P

I know what you're talking about. This forum has gone down the tube... nothing like it once used to be. This place is so dead, I can hear the crickets echoing :bleh:

Curt, maybe the reason this forum has gone down the tube has something to do with how TWC itself has gone down the tube lol. Don't get me wrong, I still check in here every now and then, but I mainly browse the classic TWC forums. I have 0 interest in TWC as it is today. Now...if they move TWC back in the right direction (and canning AMHQ and WUWA was a great start), then maybe TWC will become watchable again. We'll have to see what happens.

I don't have much else to say except I agree. And yes I understand that people have lost interest in TWC, but there was a strong sense of community here that has gone **poof**.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 13, 2015, 08:11:27 PM

I still check in here regularly (not always logging on), but haven't really watched TWC at all since about 2012. I think the main reason is most of the user base, including myself, that helped form this community 10+ years ago stopped checking in and not enough newer users have joined on board to keep this active. I for one have been pretty busy lately... trying to transfer out to a university by the spring while at the same time trying to land a more stable place to make a living.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on September 16, 2015, 04:27:52 PM

This was the very first forum I joined on the internet. I just turned 18 when I joined, and now I'm almost 25. I try to keep in touch with the friends I made on here (Springy, Billy, etc), but being an adult with a high social life doesn't help as much haha.

I am still a Stephanie Abrams fan to this day, no matter what. She is just still badass. I do watch TWC occasionally but even the new timezone I'm living in (yay central time), I still haven't had the chance to check out the morning TV shows...the ones that air at 2 am in California. lol

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2015, 08:20:48 PM

These posts bring up another good point Curt. Our lives have changed greatly since these forums started. Most of us were probably teenagers or thereabouts when when we started hanging out on TWCC and TWCT. Now we're in our 20's and 30's, with jobs and families and the like. Most of us just are not in the same places in our lives that we once were.

On a different note, in reference to the earlier posts about The Splat, I STILL cannot figure out what it is. I've seen ten different reports, and ten different opinions as to whether its a channel or a programming block.  :wacko: :dunno:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Zach on September 16, 2015, 10:57:17 PM

When I first came here, I was still in middle school about to enter 8th grade. Now I'm graduated from high school and into my second year of college. So yeah a lot had changed for me these past seven years for sure! :yes:

Also, like many others here, I cannot stand the direction TWC has gone into. I've moved on and away from TWC and onto other interests such as anime, Pokémon, and maybe a little Super Smash Bros? :P

It's great to see a lot of older members still around! :)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 17, 2015, 05:58:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2015, 08:20:48 PM

On a different note, in reference to the earlier posts about The Splat, I STILL cannot figure out what it is. I've seen ten different reports, and ten different opinions as to whether its a channel or a programming block.  :wacko: :dunno:

I'm in the same boat! Both E! and MTV say Channel and Variety and Entertainment Weekly say Programming Block, i hope The Splat posts an update soon to clarify.

I really hope it's a 24/7 Channel dedicated to the 90s.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: lfmusiclover on September 17, 2015, 07:03:43 PM

Quote from: gt1racerlHDl on September 17, 2015, 05:58:38 AM

Quote from: lfmusiclover on September 16, 2015, 08:20:48 PM

On a different note, in reference to the earlier posts about The Splat, I STILL cannot figure out what it is. I've seen ten different reports, and ten different opinions as to whether its a channel or a programming block.  :wacko: :dunno:

I'm in the same boat! Both E! and MTV say Channel and Variety and Entertainment Weekly say Programming Block, i hope The Splat posts an update soon to clarify.

I really hope it's a 24/7 Channel dedicated to the 90s.

I'm bound to believe its a channel if MTV says so, since they are owned by Viacom, like Nickelodeon. I'd think they'd know better than anyone else.  :unsure:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on September 17, 2015, 09:51:20 PM

If it's a programming block, doesn't it make this essentially a carbon copy of The 90's are All That? :thinking:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: gt1racerlHDl on September 18, 2015, 01:25:43 AM

Quote from: Mike M on September 17, 2015, 09:51:20 PM

If it's a programming block, doesn't it make this essentially a carbon copy of The 90's are All That? :thinking:

Yep, Then i wouldn't understand all the hype with barely no answers from the official social media accounts.

We'll see since they've been posting sporadic updates in the past few days with some hints of what's coming.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherWitness on September 25, 2015, 06:21:57 PM

It's been great to hear from some of our veteran members again! :wave:  I hope you all will continue to stop by every once in awhile.  For now, please join the conversation over in the Pot Belly Stove as fall has officially arrived.  We will see everyone back here on March 20, 2016 for the start of spring!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: cc17926 on May 02, 2016, 04:16:51 PM

A little late starting the front porch, been kind of cool where I'm at in the Mid-Atlantic!

Happy 34th Birthday to TWC!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Anistorm on May 02, 2016, 11:59:11 PM

It's...been cold here today in Houston.  :blink:

Also hi. Just visiting! :wave:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on June 23, 2016, 09:15:57 AM

Congratulations, Cleveland Cavaliers!  LeBron and Irving took the frost off of Curry's mug.  It's refreshing to see traditional basketball triumph over endless 3-point obsession.  Threes are good if you can make them, but fast breaks are fine too.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jason07 on June 26, 2016, 08:13:47 PM

Quote from: Metarvo on June 23, 2016, 09:15:57 AM

Congratulations, Cleveland Cavaliers!  LeBron and Irving took the frost off of Curry's mug.  It's refreshing to see traditional basketball triumph over endless 3-point obsession.  Threes are good if you can make them, but fast breaks are fine too.

I was actually rooting for the Warriors.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on July 01, 2016, 01:59:31 AM

Man... this forum is really not the same as what it used to be.  :hmm:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Metarvo on July 06, 2016, 06:25:26 PM

I think it's a reflection of the state of things at TWC as much as anything.  As the channel goes down, everyone gives up and moves on.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Weatherman99 on July 14, 2016, 12:03:07 AM

Quote from: Roly on July 01, 2016, 01:59:31 AM

Man... this forum is really not the same as what it used to be.  :hmm:

What was this forum like back then?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on July 14, 2016, 12:40:28 AM

Quote from: Weatherman99 on July 14, 2016, 12:03:07 AM

What was this forum like back then?

Back in like 2008-2009, you'd see a new post about as often as you'd see something new pop in your Facebook feed if you were friends with 500 people. It used to be pretty active here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 17, 2016, 09:47:37 PM

I miss the forums from 2007-2009. I remember 8 years ago we had the July 2008 playlist and everyone here was talking about it. I loved that playlist so much, I still remember it as if it was yesterday.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: crazybangles on July 18, 2016, 10:03:46 AM

I do too. July 2008 was the best.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 28, 2016, 12:14:29 AM

Anybody heard about how there's 13 zodiac signs now instead of 12? The new one is Ophiuchus which screws up everyone's signs. So instead of being a Sagittarius, I'm now a Scorpio. :unsure: :dunno:

http://www.today.com/popculture/your-life-lie-zodiac-has-changed-here-s-your-new-t103295 (http://www.today.com/popculture/your-life-lie-zodiac-has-changed-here-s-your-new-t103295)

Capricorn: Jan. 20 to Feb. 16

Aquarius: Feb. 16 to March 11

Pisces: March 11 to April 18

Aries: April 18 to May 13

Taurus: May 13 to June 21

Gemini: June 21 to July 20

Cancer: July 20 to Aug. 10

Leo: Aug. 10 to Sept. 16

Virgo: Sept. 16 to Oct. 30

Libra: Oct. 30 to Nov. 23

Scorpio: Nov. 23 to Nov. 29

Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 to Dec. 17

Sagittarius: Dec. 17 to Jan. 20

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on October 02, 2016, 01:24:13 AM

Quote from: toxictwister00 on September 28, 2016, 12:14:29 AM

Anybody heard about how there's 13 zodiac signs now instead of 12? The new one is Ophiuchus which screws up everyone's signs. So instead of being a Sagittarius, I'm now a Scorpio. :unsure: :dunno:

[url]http://www.today.com/popculture/your-life-lie-zodiac-has-changed-here-s-your-new-t103295[/url] ([url]http://www.today.com/popculture/your-life-lie-zodiac-has-changed-here-s-your-new-t103295[/url])

Capricorn: Jan. 20 to Feb. 16

Aquarius: Feb. 16 to March 11

Pisces: March 11 to April 18

Aries: April 18 to May 13

Taurus: May 13 to June 21

Gemini: June 21 to July 20

Cancer: July 20 to Aug. 10

Leo: Aug. 10 to Sept. 16

Virgo: Sept. 16 to Oct. 30

Libra: Oct. 30 to Nov. 23

Scorpio: Nov. 23 to Nov. 29

Ophiuchus: Nov. 29 to Dec. 17

Sagittarius: Dec. 17 to Jan. 20

I heard that was fake somewhere.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: jtmal0723 on October 22, 2016, 01:04:18 AM

Happy Birthday, Martin. May you continue to rest in peace :(

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on June 25, 2017, 05:39:32 PM

Just thought I'd stop by and mention: today marks the 10 year anniversary of TWCT opening its doors. :) Almost hard to believe it has been that long already.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on December 25, 2017, 01:12:54 AM

‪Merry Christmas! 🙂‬

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on December 26, 2017, 02:12:12 PM

Why is the front porch still open?

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TheRolyPoly on December 26, 2017, 07:51:54 PM

Quote from: TV Shows Fan on December 26, 2017, 02:12:12 PM

Why is the front porch still open?

I think its because this forum doesn't have as much active members anymore.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on December 28, 2017, 06:16:23 PM

Yep, The las pot belly stove post was in May 2016.
https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-discussion/the-pot-belly-stove/msg195099/#msg195099 (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/general-discussion/the-pot-belly-stove/msg195099/#msg195099)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on January 01, 2018, 12:50:47 AM

‪Happy New Year! 😃‬

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on March 11, 2018, 01:51:02 AM

‪It's almost time for the no 2AM hour.‬

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on March 11, 2018, 06:06:57 AM

Bedtime.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: WeatherGeek on October 10, 2018, 08:20:19 PM

So, Micheal is a thing now...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on April 21, 2019, 08:08:45 PM

‪Happy Easter!‬

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Charismatic Applesauce on July 03, 2019, 06:38:58 PM

Hey everyone! I know I haven’t been active here in a long long time, but I just felt like checking in again. I can hardly believe that next summer will mark 10 years since I joined the forum; time sure has flown. Apparently I missed the 10 year anniversary of the forum itself. I started missing this place and all the nice convos i had with members over the years.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: crazybangles on July 03, 2019, 10:22:40 PM

I check here every few days as I enjoy being here.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 21, 2019, 03:19:30 PM

It's been at least several years since I've logged back here but now that I'm out of work for a while and have a lot of time to kill, I've been watching my old playlist clips over the past few weeks just reminiscing the memories.

How is everyone lately? Does anyone still remember me? :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: crazybangles on July 21, 2019, 05:11:42 PM

I've been pretty good. I log onto this website several times a week.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 21, 2019, 08:46:12 PM

Hey Victor. Great to hear from you.

I still come here daily and keep an eye on things, but I haven’t been active in the community in years, mainly due to the fact that my interest in TWC is basically non-existent these days.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: crazybangles on July 21, 2019, 11:40:10 PM

Great to hear from you as well. I’m glad that even though this website’s founder unfortunately died, the site didn’t go and is still going strong.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: xoddf2 on July 22, 2019, 12:40:53 PM

I still lurk regularly.

Apparently, this is my first post in over 3 years.  :blink:

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Stephen on July 22, 2019, 07:50:05 PM

Quote from: crazybangles on July 21, 2019, 11:40:10 PM

Great to hear from you as well. I’m glad that even though this website’s founder unfortunately died, the site didn’t go and is still going strong.

The founder of the site was actually Gary (lfmusiclover) (https://twctodayforums.com/forums/profile/lfmusiclover/), not Martin. The site was transferred to Martin's ownership in April 2009 when Gary was no longer able to pay for the site.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 23, 2019, 07:43:44 PM

Good to hear from you too, Stephen! I have no interest in TWC anymore and it's been like that for years, though I have been watching Daniel's past playlist clips on YT over the past few weeks to relive the memories.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: crazybangles on July 23, 2019, 08:11:36 PM

I’ve been pretty angry at xfinity ever since they removed weatherscan because the weather channel is not what it uses to be...

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Mike M on August 03, 2019, 11:29:09 AM

Hey everyone, good to see some of yous around. I still check these boards every now and then, but like most of us from our time, my interest in TWC has faded over the years, combined with being busy IRL (graduated from college, working full time, etc).

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Jonathon on August 03, 2019, 04:13:25 PM

I still poke around here (I even updated my artwork thread a couple weeks ago), but as Mike said, those of us who had a vested interest in TWC lost most, if not all of it years ago for various reasons. Personally, I'm too busy to pretend to give a crap about what they do nowadays, especially since I'm going to college now. There is simply too much for me to concern myself with, and all of it is much more important than what some cable network does.

I don't even think I've watched more than an hour's worth of TWC this year, and I haven't watched it at all these last few months since I once again dropped my cable provider. WeatherNation has replaced TWC as my source of background noise, and the severe weather, hurricane, and winter weather coverage that they provide is damn near close to old-school TWC standards, IMO. For those rare times that I'm on a nostalgia kick, I'll just cast the Weatherscan emulator or the 4000 sim to my TV.

Once I dropped cable, I never looked back. They offer Xfinity (I think) at my university for free, but I am *not* dealing with them ever again. Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, and all of the other apps on my Roku give me more content than what cable ever did, and I'm not being gouged for it.

/end rant  :P

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2019, 05:42:58 PM

I lurk around, but haven't posted here since last year? Don't remember. I haven't watched any TWC live coverage since I think Hurricane Irma two years ago. Whatever hurricane Mike Bettes was in Naples, FL that was the last time I saw TWC live from a livestream on Youtube. It will be five years this November since I've watched TWC on a daily basis or had cable. Any tv watching I do now I do it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix. I had a change of heart and reuploaded my TWC fan art (STAR emulations)back on Youtube, but I'm not reuploading the recorded LFs with a couple exceptions. I would donate them all here if that was ok. In between working a warehouse job I'm focused on rebooting my gaming Youtube Channel by the beginning of the new year. I'm saving up to get a new and better PC or iMac. The one I have now just can't handle video editing/rendering well.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Lightning on August 08, 2019, 06:33:32 PM

I don't even remember the last time I even watched TWC. I think I was at a hotel, a couple of Sundays ago. Even that time was brief, and I don't remember the last time I watched it here at home. I never watch for hurricane coverage, due to their tendency to overhype and over dramatize them. I'll never forget the video of two people walking in a normal manner last year, as Mike Seidel went out of his way to pretend it was all he could do to stand up since the wind was so "strong".

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: crazybangles on August 09, 2019, 12:42:53 PM

I still watch The Weather Channel every day just because I get this type of feeling when I watch it and that I have some additional background noise.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: Everblack on August 09, 2019, 04:46:52 PM

Hey all,

It used to be so that I lurked here often in its heyday, never offering what I had to say. But it's nice to see the forums seeing some sort of activity, even if like this.

Indeed, I watch TWC from time to time during its live national programming, but certainly not as much as I used to.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on September 04, 2019, 04:14:52 AM

It's my Birthday today! 😃

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on September 04, 2019, 09:44:44 PM

Had to get a new computer.  Lost my password, but I found it tonight.

I've been MIA since June.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: cc17926 on March 26, 2020, 02:45:54 PM

Nice and sunny today!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: toxictwister00 on September 04, 2020, 09:11:37 AM

What a great time to be a Nintendo/Mario fan! I'm showing this to my niece and nephew later today. They're gonna freakin' lose it especially my 6yr old nephew, he's a hardcore Mario fan/gamer. He loves to play all of the Super Mario Bros games from the original on the NES all the way to the modern Mario games on his Switch. I don't know if any other kid or adult for that matter can outmatch him in his love for this mascot or company. :lol: Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_UcjEq2Dgk#)

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TrevortonG16 on September 04, 2020, 09:33:44 PM

I'm not really on this board much anymore, but I still lurk here from time-to-time.

BTW, if you haven't already, you should check out NewsNation on WGN America. It's pretty good.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on November 25, 2021, 02:41:46 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Post by: TV Shows Fan on December 25, 2021, 12:26:18 AM

Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TWCC_DJK5555 on December 26, 2021, 08:32:29 PM

I tune into TWC every day, but 99.9999999% of the time, it is nothing more than background noise; and the constant pushing of the climate change thing is becoming insufferable.

Title: Re: The Front Porch
Post by: TV Shows Fan on January 01, 2022, 12:12:53 AM

Happy New Year!

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Post by: TV Shows Fan on April 17, 2022, 12:10:40 AM

‪Happy Easter!‬

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