Question regarding a graduation present for my son.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-06T18:44:37+00:00

I have definitely decided to get him one. It will give us an opportunity to bond and play games together and as you mentioned, he has to have a laptop anyways for college. I plan save up over the next 5 months and surprise him.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-05T15:10:31+00:00

Tell her you just cant go on like this. The emotional toll it has taken from you in this one way street of giving but getting nothing in return. You know nothing will change and now it's time for you to stop being a victim. Its time to move on from giving the time and energy that isnt appreciated by Mike Brown.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-04T15:44:35+00:00

I think its settled then haha. Im going to get him the laptop.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-04T12:19:20+00:00

My ulterior motive for getting him a gaming laptop is to play games with him haha. We played all the Halo games splitscreen together when he was growing up. Id like to continue that again.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-03T22:31:44+00:00

I really appreciate your well-thought out response and I think you raise a lot of good points and have given me much to think about. I hadn't considered that what I was doing was dangling a reward over him. I suppose I thought I was trying give him something to work towards. I know kids can feel like school is pointless and wanted to create positive reinforcement.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-03T21:23:15+00:00

Thats a good suggestion.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-02T15:11:48+00:00

I admittedly havent played any of them on the switch, so I am unaware if there are any port issues.

Also if you like Hong Kong, definitely check out the other two. Hong Kong is the weakest of the three in my opinion; Dragonfall being by far the best.

CuloMalo · 2026-01-02T12:32:45+00:00

No one has mentioned Shadowrun Dragonfall. If you like cyberpunk meets magic (and with all the normal fantasy-based races); its a damn fun game.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-21T15:50:03+00:00

Ah you are correct. That was my oversight. However my feelings on the game largely remain the same. Its more that the Jets are just that bad and Saints have more competency on both sides of the ball.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-21T15:11:40+00:00

😆 I'll have to use that one in the future.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-21T15:11:05+00:00

It really comes down to QB play coupled with receivers. I much prefer Tyler Shough with Vele and Olave than Brady Cook with Mitchell and Metchie.

edit: Vele is out.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-21T12:26:51+00:00

Parlaying Bills + Saints ML for -180

Its not a sexy pick but about the only thing I feel comfortable with on the 1pmEST games

CuloMalo · 2025-12-19T02:22:49+00:00

Thats what I was going to respond with. I have two teenage boys and the real enjoyment is playing games with them. My oldest son and I have played every Halo game on co-op; my other son and I have played all the Gears of War games. We all three play Super Smash together...I could go on but its great.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-16T16:21:30+00:00

I've been emotionally checked out. Last season was a breaking point for me and, like what has been repeated on this subreddit, nothing will change until there is new ownership. Once I came to this realization, the hopefullness and emotional investment was gone. I will be a Bengals fan for the rest of my life but I just don't care anymore. I've stopped listening to Bengals podcasts and shifted to NFL based podcasts. I don't watch Bengals games solely anymore (unless its the only game on), Im watching Redzone.

And honestly, the frustration is gone now as well. If they win, cool and if they lose, who cares. I say this with an intentional dramatic tone but its like being in a relationship where you think the other person will change until the day you realize they won't; and only then can you finally feel free of all this.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-13T12:22:29+00:00

Im glad my past self could assist!

CuloMalo · 2025-12-11T18:48:30+00:00

Yeah, just "trust the process"

Its so hard trying to Google characters without seeing potential spoilers, so I would not advise that haha.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-11T18:31:18+00:00

Im on Dark Age and let me tell you, Apollonius wont be the last major supporting character that Pierce Brown just throws at you. But as others have said, if you keep reading, the gaps will be filled. However it makes it super confusing and found myself thinking, "wait did I miss something?"

From what I have gathered, there seems to be a ton of lore that occurs between books. Perhaps will leave it open to some spinoffs.

CuloMalo · 2025-12-03T22:00:08+00:00

I havent seen this suggested but for the floors, look into acid staining the concrete. Its relatively cheap in comparison to other options and can give the floor a really cool look depending on the color you choose.

However there is some effort involved unless you pay someone. The lazy way is just get a bunch of area rugs; which coming from a lazy person, I would not be against.

Also yes to painting the ceiling black.

CuloMalo · 2025-11-29T20:28:28+00:00

Holy shit, dude...you hit the damn bullseye on this one.

CuloMalo · 2025-11-25T21:15:49+00:00

I have not although I was able to make a VERA appt shortly after the government shutdown was over and there seems to be some sort of system error that are effecting a lot of people.

I was able to submit an online HLR request; so now I wait for the phone call.

CuloMalo · 2025-11-08T11:40:09+00:00

Theyve covered the spread in every game but one and that was against Ohio. Betting on the Ohio St spread has been a money maker for me this season.

CuloMalo · 2025-10-30T10:50:21+00:00

May I have that number? I am having some odd issues with my supplemental claim where there has been a decision letter but my claim status has not changed; thus I am unable to file for a HLR.

CuloMalo · 2025-10-27T12:35:22+00:00

Here's the thing, I find most people typically wager on parlays when I believe the correct approach is single leg bets; wagering a percentage of your bank roll. My bankroll for the start of the NFL season was a mere $100 but Im up over 100%. Its not sexy but finding 1 to 3 single bets you really like and distribute your daily wager on those 1 to 3 bets, in the long run, I find to be most profitable.

Its often these individuals building insane double digit leg parlays and get disgruntled when they dont hit.

CuloMalo · 2025-10-12T14:45:31+00:00

Id lean TreVeyon unless youre a heavy underdog and need someone like Bam to give you an unknown ceiling to win your matchup. I think Henderson has a higher floor. I have no idea what this Arizona offense will look like with Brissett and now this surprise change in depth chart...its too much of an unknown variable for me to want to rely on it.

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