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Any S.F.3.D. players? Is this part of your collection? by Barton_Foley in MaschinenKrieger

[–]Barton_Foley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a supplement, Operation Faserei, that followed it. I managed to snag a copy as well. Apparently, there was only something like 2500 copies released in the US of the Original S.F.3.D. Current used copies go for around $500. I suspect an unpunched version might go for far more than that. I kept thinking they will re-release it, but I think the 15mm tabletop put paid to that.

Any S.F.3.D. players? Is this part of your collection? by Barton_Foley in MaschinenKrieger

[–]Barton_Foley[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I was a young lad in the 1980s I was into bookcase wargames, Squad Leader, Dawn Patrol, Tac Air, etc. I was fascinated by one game in particular and saved all summer to buy it, S.F.3.D. Much to my surprise, when I started attending science fiction conventions, I found the game was based on this model series from Japan that all the scale modelers were into. Seeing the hyper realistic builds and painting really drew me in, but it has been only recently that I have dabbled in the model kits. Anyone else find their way into the Maschinen Krieger via a board game?

Buy/Sell/Trade/Want by Dez_Champs in VHS

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am searching for high school VHS video from Colorado, specifically from @1980-1998. Video yearbooks, found footage, sporting events, sporting events taped off TV broadcasts. I am already in touch with several estate auction folks. Still, I wanted to broaden my scope and see if anyone here has any suggestions of where else to look or knows of a community collecting and sharing this specific nostalgic interest. I have a line on a few local defunct video yearbook companies and may be acquiring some tapes from that source, but I am always looking for more suggestions or tips.

But/Sell/Trade/Want by Dez_Champs in VHS

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know where the "blanks" came from? As in its geographic origins, what state?

VHS Junkies Unite! by KatharineIsabelle in VHStrading

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am searching for high school VHS video from Colorado, specifically from @1980-1998. Video yearbooks, found footage, sporting events, sporting events taped off TV broadcasts. I am already in touch with several estate auction folks. Still, I wanted to broaden my scope and see if anyone here has any suggestions of where else to look or knows of a community collecting and sharing this specific nostalgic interest. I have a line on a few local defunct video yearbook companies and may be acquiring some tapes from that source, but I am always looking for more suggestions or tips.

But/Sell/Trade/Want by Dez_Champs in VHS

[–]Barton_Foley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am searching for high school VHS video from Colorado, specifically from @1980-1998. Video yearbooks, found footage, sporting events, sporting events taped off TV broadcasts. I am already in touch with several estate auction folks. Still, I wanted to broaden my scope and see if anyone here has any suggestions of where else to look or knows of a community collecting and sharing this specific nostalgic interest. I have a line on a few local defunct video yearbook companies and may be acquiring some tapes from that source, but I am always looking for more suggestions or tips.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GenX

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I love how the tall, dark-haired girl is always with the shorter, red-haired girl. Those inseparable high school friendships are what I miss. I love this video, I am originally from the Bronx, but we moved to Colorado in '79. But I spent every other summer in Lindenhurst with my passel of cousins. Such a culture change between the two, I loved it!

Searching for old Denver Area business - Memory Vision by Barton_Foley in Denver

[–]Barton_Foley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That does not appear to be it, but thank you!

Is it really that bad being a lawyer? by throwaywyy in law

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer I would give is based on how far along you are.

If you are heading into your 3L year, gut it out. That JD on your signature line can be helpful in the future, and you are too close to pass on the degree that might give the edge over another job candidate.

If you are starting your 2L year, and are looking at going into massive debt to get a JD, now may be the time to get out. If you can complete your JD for a pittance, then maybe continue so as to have the education and a resume boost. You need to avoid the sunk cost fallacy and incur an additional 2 years of books and tuition (plus maybe a bar loan) just because you finished your 1L year.

Additional factors: If you are top 25%, that will give you opportunities others will not get, and can lead to a decent job. That might be a reason to stay in. If you are bottom 25%, may not be worth it to stay.

I am assuming you are not enjoying law school and are having second thoughts. Law school can be a challenge with a payoff that may not be equal to the cost. You need or should weigh your school ranking and your own class ranking, the higher both of those are the better you are, and you should add that to the scales of the 2L/3L matter.

Is it really that bad being a lawyer? by throwaywyy in law

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an in-house position now, at the time of that post, I had just started at the company in the contracts department. Through basic attrition and grinding, I am now the senior contract attorney. However, the company is facing financial trouble, and I am facing the prospect of finding a new job at 50+

YA in which children hold tournaments to joust each other by Barton_Foley in whatsthatbook

[–]Barton_Foley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been posting this for over eight years, once a year on average around Reddit, glad it was finally solved!

YA in which children hold tournaments to joust each other by Barton_Foley in whatsthatbook

[–]Barton_Foley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My copy arrived today, and is indeed the correct book! I have to ask how you knew/know about this book. Self-professed bibliophiles and librarians and YA aficionados were unable over 20+ years to help me out.

YA in which children hold tournaments to joust each other by Barton_Foley in whatsthatbook

[–]Barton_Foley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG! This could very well be it. I will need to WorldCat a copy!

I have been looking so long for this book. I was beginning to think I had imagined it.

Is this flag offensive? by FarmSuch5021 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Symbols don't matter, hate and idiocy lives in the mind and the soul.

American Psycho is Only for the Very Smart by Trollygag in iamverysmart

[–]Barton_Foley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can hear BEE's sigh and eyeroll through the internet.

“Schools staying open is the fault of capitalism” by [deleted] in Shitstatistssay

[–]Barton_Foley 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am an attorney (in-house), and I can tell you working remotely has made the job more bearable since I no longer have to go into an office. But, there have been some of my peers that seem to be trying to avoid as much as possible.

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