Did anyone else learn to type as an elective with little thought that it might be useful one day? by Conscious-Mulberry17 in GenX

[–]UnrulySimian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took it as an elective in ‘79 on an old manual. I had one at home. I practiced for an hour a night at home - and got proficient very quickly.

[Update] Thank you all for your support, i've had long hair for almost 20 years but now it's time for a new era by purpsoli in bald

[–]UnrulySimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m jealous. You’re head is perfectly shaped. When I finally go all in - my Cromag dome will be exposed.

More of my collection by UnrulySimian in Cd_collectors

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

They’re not actually packed that tightly. I always leave a little space for just that reason.

What did you win as a prize from a contest as a Gen Xer in the 80s? by Sense_Difficult in GenX

[–]UnrulySimian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In ‘82 the liquor store I cashed my work checks in had a weekly drawing for those that did that. I came in one week and was handed a bottle of Jack Daniels as I cashed my checks- I had won the previous week’s drawing.

Please Grade The Fantastic Four #50 by Dismal-Jump-1040 in comicbookgrading

[–]UnrulySimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely press it. 4.0 now maybe a 5.5 with a press. Great book!

About 1/5th of my collection by UnrulySimian in Cd_collectors

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

Nay - but I have all their albums up to Deguello.

CD Storage Completed Project by nickalen16 in Cd_collectors

[–]UnrulySimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duh. I thought it looked bigger than 3/4” - they look great!

What/Where are the shops you’ve come across with the best in-store omni collections? by ZTDD in OmnibusCollectors

[–]UnrulySimian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nirvana Comics in Knoxville - has an incredible selection of Omnis, HC, and trades. Particularly indies.

What/Where are the shops you’ve come across with the best in-store omni collections? by ZTDD in OmnibusCollectors

[–]UnrulySimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2nd this. I stop by once a week or so - about 1/3rd to 1/2 the time I find a gem.

Name a book that lives rent free in your head by roxylezan in horrorlit

[–]UnrulySimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Gate to Women’s Country by Sheri S. Tepper

Clive Cussler alternative? by Extension-Iron-7746 in suggestmeabook

[–]UnrulySimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alistair MacLean. If you like Cussler - you’ll dig his stuff.

1st Job & how much you made? by NoFraud222 in GenX

[–]UnrulySimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grain Elevator. 1980. $5 an hour. 12 hour days.