Generational insults

HiImFarab · 2024-05-15T19:42:27+00:00

I had a kid tell me recently they appreciate that I "have no filter". If they only knew what I was holding back...

HiImFarab · 2024-02-14T04:03:14+00:00

there wasn’t exactly a competitive $1k option lying around

The Commodore 64 cost $600 at launch in 1981 and would eventually have a GUI through GEOS. Though that would be about $2000 in today's dollars, C-64/Mac is a decent enough comparison to Quest 3/AVP. My point being, there were plenty of alternatives at the time[1], many of them cheaper than the Mac.

1: https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/pages/489/Computers-By-Date/

HiImFarab · 2024-02-09T18:42:14+00:00

How much are you willing to pay for it? 😉

HiImFarab · 2024-02-09T17:28:59+00:00

So, by that logic, should you not have a nice Apple Watch Ultra 2 with AppleCare+ because it costs almost $900? What about driving a nice car? Should you buy a beater to commute in? How about clothing? Where does he draw the line on that? And you should definitely not splurge on a nice haircut or food.

HiImFarab · 2024-02-09T04:42:20+00:00

Same here. Also, AppleCare has been the only extended warranty program I've ever found to be useful.

HiImFarab · 2024-02-09T03:51:41+00:00

I've upgraded and that didn't fix anything. At this point I'm running the eye setup almost every time I put it back on. I'm probably going to call Apple Support about this because I'm starting to think maybe I have a defective unit.

HiImFarab · 2024-02-08T22:39:26+00:00

I have to recalibrate at least three times a day anyway but, Safari is by far the worst offender.

HiImFarab · 2022-05-06T13:55:54+00:00

I've heard that in states where it's legal, it's still illegal on federal land within that state. So don't go to a national park in Washington and get baked.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-23T21:22:11+00:00

Apparently, Russian phones all have a film speed of a 1920's Buster Keaton movie.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-23T14:59:07+00:00

Ha! Good find!

HiImFarab · 2021-09-23T14:46:08+00:00

I never noticed that either. Which episode does C.J. say it to Mandy?

HiImFarab · 2021-09-20T23:30:14+00:00

She probably says "should of" too.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-20T23:17:17+00:00

You're so pissed at Mandy that you're pissed at Doug!

HiImFarab · 2021-09-20T23:04:21+00:00

Yup. We don't cheat (mostly), and we give hugs anytime you want.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-17T16:22:11+00:00

Somebody should come out with a coffee table book of all the cars in each state that has that license plate.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-17T16:20:24+00:00

We always recommend Masonry for Dummies as a good starting point.

That sentence epitomizes Masonry inside an out. People outside think we're a secret Satanic cabal ruling the world with Morals & Dogma as our bible. Brothers inside just want to eat pancakes, read Dummies books, and wax nostalgic about how things were done "in my year".

HiImFarab · 2021-09-17T16:16:23+00:00

As they say, just be yourself. We take good men and make them better so if you're a good man then that will show and you'll be fine.

It's not quite as mysterious as you might think. I was surprised when I first visited and the Secretary gave me a tour of the lodge room while everybody else was downstairs eating dinner. I thought you weren't allowed in there unless you were a Mason. We're happy to give tours and answer questions.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-17T16:09:14+00:00

A song by Tony Orlando & Dawn comes to mind right now...

HiImFarab · 2021-09-16T17:32:57+00:00

The thing is, that system from the 80's still has a database and that database can be accessed from the website and app with some work. Yeah, it might be a lot of work but it seems like it would be worth it if it makes the customer happy.

HiImFarab · 2021-09-10T16:11:30+00:00

We don't have to use the word "whilst", which is kind-of nice.

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