The Bummer and Rant Thread

[Tsuyoiko]

Too bad you'll never enjoy the quality of the X-Box 360 controller.

I was going to get an XBox 360 eventually, just for the collection, but after the way the XBox has pissed me off this weekend I don't think I'll bother. What do you think of this:

I had been playing Fable for a total of 18 hours and was really into it. Great game, and British too! I played it a bit yesterday morning, then when I came back to it a couple of hours later I couldn't skip the intro screen. The 'A' button wouldn't do it, the 'start' button wouldn't do it - the contoller wouldn't work at all. So I tried a different controller, same problem. So I switched off the power, tried again, same problem. I tried a different game - that worked fine, even for another DVD game. So it must be that particular game. But was it the disk or the save game (since it is an auto-saver)? I wasn't about to delete 18 hours of gameplay, so I went back to the shop and got the disk swapped. It still didn't work. So reluctantly I deleted the save game It still didn't work. So I switched off the power again - and it started working! So now I have had to start all over again

My explanation? The auto-save file had corrupted. Now that happened to me on Resident Evil Zero on the gamecube - but I got a message telling me it was corrupt, so I deleted it and started again. But the damned XBox can't tell me what's wrong.

 

[Tsuyoiko]

@ Doc:

may I suggest that you attend his wedding, nothing more.

That is exactly what I was going to say.

@Flashjeff and Sen-san: Thanks for your concern My neck is much better today - it got better as the day wore on yesterday, I got a better sleep and this morning it's just a bit stiff.

 

[Flashjeff]

@ Doc:That is exactly what I was going to say.
@Flashjeff and Sen-san: Thanks for your concern

No prob! I always worry when my friends are under the weather or aren't doing well!


Eighteen hours playing video games? Wow! I don't think I've played that many hours in my entire life! But then, I was never very good at them, so that my explain why! Heh!

 

[Tsuyoiko]

Eighteen hours playing video games? Wow! I don't think I've played that many hours in my entire life! But then, I was never very good at them, so that my explain why! Heh!

I should say it was not all in one sitting

 

[Flashjeff]

I should hope not! Whew! That's a relief! I mean, c'mon, NO video game is THAT engrossing!

 

[Doc]

Well, while I don't profess to be Dr. Phil when it comes to matters like these, may I suggest that you attend his wedding, nothing more. And even then, there's no requirement that you spend a lot of time there, simply pay your respects to him and his bride then leave. If the situation from the past was as bad as you say, to spend a considerable amount of time there would probably make both of you uncomfortable in the end. No need to brood, cry or feel depressed, nor should you allow your mom to lay a guilt trip on you about the situation. I can see that coming a continent away. Mothers are damned good at that sort of thing. If you feel you can't move on with this person, then that's your prerogative, and only you should decide when you should, if you decide to do so at all. I hope my ramblings were of some use to you.

It's not that simple Jeff, it really isn't. I guess I should start from the beginning. To make a long story short my former friend really, really f***ed up our relationship. Our relationship was almost brotherly rather than friends, and both of us cared for one another. However, once my friend got out of high school he started to change a lot. He became a severe alcoholic, he smoked pot like it was going out of style, and smoked cigarettes like crazy, he tried to get me drunk and stoned a couple of different times, he was arrested for doing a drive-by on an auto body shop and a freight train with a paintball gun, he flunked out of school, he asked me for money constantly on pornography and games, he took advantage of my kindness, he was thrown out of his home twice, he stole money, supplies, and various other items from his job, he suffers from ADHD and refused to take his medicine, he stole a car, he blew off a job offer for a 16 year old he met a party just two nights before he was supposed to leave for that job, and he almost got me arrested more than once.
What was the cause of all this you might ask? His family, yes his family. He royally f***ed up until the point where he almost ruined his life. He used me until the end, and never said he was sorry until it was too late. I gave him too many second chances, and I am not going back. I broke it off nearly years ago and I must say I am happy that way. I no longer deal with all the stress that I did from before. However, him calling me up yesterday really depressed me. He literally wants to be my friend again, but I want nothing of it. Sure I forgave him, but I will never forget. While he may have learned his lesson and cleaned up his act, I do not believe in getting back together with him. He caused me too much pain and I refuse to relieve those memories. I do not want to go to his wedding and I do not want to be his friend again. I just cannot understand why nobody will accept that. Well, it does not matter because I have made my mind up and I am not going back on it.
As for my Mother, you know I hate it when women try to use a guilt trip to get you to do things. I have put up with it so long that I will never get married, simply because I will never do a damn thing for the opposite sex. Guilt trips do not work on me, I know when women are lying to me (which is 99.9% of the time). As for me, you are going to get the God honest truth whether you like it or not. If you think that you look fat in a dress and ask me, then you probably look fat in that dress. Do not ask me such a rhetorical question and put on something that you're comfortable with. Stop asking me what I think because I do not believe in white lies! Oh and do not whine either and threaten not to give me sex or to sleep on the couch either. I can do without sex, and if you are living in my place, then since it is my place you go sleep on the damn couch, or out in your freaking car because I am going to enjoy my damn bed! I'm a rebellious little p**** aren't I? What can I say, I refuse to take s*** from other people because I have done it for so long before. Therefore, you can tell I never really listen to my Mother that much, or any other woman for that matter. Ladies, men are the invention from women, not the other way around so give me a break and leave me the f*** alone! :box:
*Disclaimer - The last part about was considered a joke and in light humor, as well as, the truthful nature of the poster. If any woman is offended by such remarks, then it is their fault not the poster's for not getting a joke, and understanding how men feel at times about women. Thank you and have a nice day.

I was going to get an XBox 360 eventually, just for the collection, but after the way the XBox has pissed me off this weekend I don't think I'll bother. What do you think of this:
I had been playing Fable for a total of 18 hours and was really into it. Great game, and British too! I played it a bit yesterday morning, then when I came back to it a couple of hours later I couldn't skip the intro screen. The 'A' button wouldn't do it, the 'start' button wouldn't do it - the controller wouldn't work at all. So I tried a different controller, same problem. So I switched off the power, tried again, same problem. I tried a different game - that worked fine, even for another DVD game. So it must be that particular game. But was it the disk or the save game (since it is an auto-saver)? I wasn't about to delete 18 hours of game play, so I went back to the shop and got the disk swapped. It still didn't work. So reluctantly I deleted the save game It still didn't work. So I switched off the power again - and it started working! So now I have had to start all over again.
My explanation? The auto-save file had corrupted. Now that happened to me on Resident Evil Zero on the gamecube - but I got a message telling me it was corrupt, so I deleted it and started again. But the damned XBox can't tell me what's wrong.

Oh yes Fable, you know there is a funny thing about that situation you just explained to me. You see, Fable has been known to do that on occasion with other gamers actually. Apparently they fixed that problem with the "Lost Chapters" which is both the original game and the add-on.
As for your hate with Microsoft, who actually loves that company to begin with? I know I don't! Still I bought that system for FPS, but most of them are all s***** PC ports that suck. Here is a tip, buy the X-Box 360 if you want RPGs for it this time around. Otherwise you will be missing out believe it or not.
Resident Evil 0? Screw that game! Resident Evil 4 is the best!

I should hope not! Whew! That's a relief! I mean, c'mon, NO video game is THAT engrossing!

Obviously you haven't played Resident Evil 4, Far Cry: Instincts, Timesplitters: Future Perfect, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and a slew of others. There are some games that are engrossing for hours of fun in one sitting. I know, I am a hardcore gamer.
You mush!
Doc

 

[Flashjeff]

Yo, Doc! That's quite a story! Well, I guess you feel you have to do what you must. Good luck with the situation! As for video games, I was scarred early in my life regarding them. Back in the early 80's when there used to be video game parlors all over the place, I would spend a couple of hours a week in those places, getting my *** consistently waxed by snotty kids half my age (early 20's at the time). It was so embarrassing, I withdrew from playing video games. Yeah, I know, it's a pathetically sad story, but it's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

 

[Davey]

I hate when I make a thread, in which I put a lot of work, and resourch, also I think about it for a couple of days, knowing that it is a pretty interesting topic. but... NOBODY except 1 person, REPLY ON IT...
DAMN I HATE THAT

I mean, do I write bad? are my threads not interesting? I don't want to look for attention... but i have a feeling that there aren't being post that much the forum the last month... and i am really trying hard to put up nice threads, and to post a lot, but i have a feeling i dont get much back for it, yes from a couple of people here, but ... aaaa I don't know, it just bothers me a lot now, well actually, already a couple of days, weeks.

 

[Mycernius]

Don't worry about it too much Dutch. I've done a few threads that have had no or hardly any replies. I don't let it bother me too much. I get enough stress from my job, so when I'm not at work I don't stress. Cutting the caffine helped too.#

@Doc: Personally I wouldn't go. If the man has given you that much trouble, just seeing him might really stress you out. Send a card and congratulate him, but that is about as far as I would go

I do have a bit of a rant myself, againsy cyclists. Now before all you cyclists start having a go, it is against a specific type of cyclist. These are the ones that think that they don't need lights on their bikes and wear dark clothing. As if all cars and lorries have radar to see them. Another thing is the plonkers that will ride on a busy road when there is a cycle lane on the path next to the road. Are these people just thick or is there a reasonable explanation for their stupidity? The point is that if you hit them because you didn't see the pratt you would be in trouble for driving wothout due care and attention. Next time I'm at the doctors I'll get my vision adjusted to infra-red.

 

[RockLee]

Always blaming me in the end, my family is so lame Can't wait to move out !

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I do have a bit of a rant myself, againsy cyclists. Now before all you cyclists start having a go, it is against a specific type of cyclist. These are the ones that think that they don't need lights on their bikes and wear dark clothing. As if all cars and lorries have radar to see them. Another thing is the plonkers that will ride on a busy road when there is a cycle lane on the path next to the road. Are these people just thick or is there a reasonable explanation for their stupidity? The point is that if you hit them because you didn't see the pratt you would be in trouble for driving wothout due care and attention. Next time I'm at the doctors I'll get my vision adjusted to infra-red.

AHEM TO THAT !! The one that smashed into us the other week had no light no helmet and dark cloths riding a black bike and the sun had not come up. He was peddling like crazy down a hill, adjusting his CD player, looks up when he's ten feet away from our car. Hit us at about 25 miles an hour and flew out into the heavy traffic lane during rush hour trafic. Did about $500 damage to our car and almost got flattened. We figure he's either dead or about to be flattened. I get out to protect him from traffic and see if he's alive; he pulls out his cell phone as he lays there and starts making calls to his friends to tell them what happened to him, what?? What amazed me, was not a scratch on him, not even a little road rash. Now we wait to see if some jerk lawyer sues us for him.

Frank

 

[sadakoyamamura]

What was the cause of all this you might ask? His family, yes his family. He royally f***ed up until the point where he almost ruined his life. He used me until the end, and never said he was sorry until it was too late. I gave him too many second chances, and I am not going back. I broke it off nearly years ago and I must say I am happy that way. I no longer deal with all the stress that I did from before. However, him calling me up yesterday really depressed me. He literally wants to be my friend again, but I want nothing of it. Sure I forgave him, but I will never forget. While he may have learned his lesson and cleaned up his act, I do not believe in getting back together with him. He caused me too much pain and I refuse to relieve those memories. I do not want to go to his wedding and I do not want to be his friend again. I just cannot understand why nobody will accept that. Well, it does not matter because I have made my mind up and I am not going back on it.

I do understand you because something not entirely similar happened. If just the mere thought of going to his wedding makes you feel uncomfortable, then dont go. Dont do anything you dont want to do for him if afterwards you're just going to berate yourself. No matter what other people say, no matter how much your mother will want to make you feel guilty and even if you've forgiven him it's still your life.

@Mycernius: You know, what happened to the bicyclist kinda reminds me of a scene from the movie, "City of Angels"....

 

[Flashjeff]

Reason 5,678 why I have absolutely no life:

Earlier this month, I got a summons in the mail for jury duty on January 27th. Unless most folks who consider that sort of thing an imposition on their lives, even though it's only for a one day trial, I was actually looking forward to serving. Being a big fan of Law & Order, I was so eager to see the inside of an actual courtroom and be part of a real live trial.

On the summons, you're required to call an automated phone line the day before going to the courthouse to serve, enter a number on the summons and listen to instructions. Well, when I dialed the number last night and surfed through menus, the automated voice told me that my services wouldn't be needed. When I heard that, I was actually disappointed because I really wanted to serve on a jury!

Damn! What an incredible bummer!! And I've been down in the mouth ever since! Well, today's payday, so that should soothe my hurt feelings over not being able to do my civic duty.

 

[Kinsao]

Hey, Flashjeff, I'd be quite curious to do jury service, too!
Don't see what's so incredibly sad about that - it's something a bit different, after all... plus you get paid time off work. Commiserations for not being required. *pats*

Since I'm here, I'll have a rant... I try and avoid moaning about life and stuff, but this time, SOD IT!!!! - my mom is sick (slipped disc... ouch x 1000...) so I have to go every weekend to take care of her. I'm not cut out for looking after sick people. Plus I'm heading full speed for tech and dress rehearsals... and trying to fit everything into not enough time...

 

[Tsuyoiko]

I was actually disappointed because I really wanted to serve on a jury!

This is one of my constant anxieties. I dread getting called up. I just don't think I could cope with that sort of responsibility, especially if it is something serious.

@ Kinsao, I hope your mum gets better soon. I'm not good with sick people either, so I know how you feel.

 

[HomicidalMouse]

I broke up with my girlfriend. My nan is in hospital. A friend tried to commit suicide. My mum has diabetes. My dog died.
Im starting to think this year is not looking good... But hey, it cant be bad all the time can it?

 

[Nicky]

I have to go to my grandma's funeral tomarrow(or rather later today since it's already 12:00am here). This month is also the anniversary of my other grandma's funeral(who died last jan).

Fun times.

 

[Mars Man]

I feel for you HomicidalMouse san !! My heart really goes out to you !!! I would just say, hang in there, try to see any 'good' whatsoever through all those clouds, and keep in mind that we are thinking about you.

Nicky san, I'm thinking of you too. Hang in there. AND I have a bonus for you that HomicidalMouse may use too. I noticed that you once gave what you thought you name would be in Japanese back up on the 'Member's intro' sub-forum, and I didn't get a chance to answer then. Yes, in romaji (roman letters, just in case) Niki would probably be best. AND NOW FOR THE BONUS. . . My youngest son's name is...that's right, you got it....Nickey (or Nicky) and in Japanese it is 窶愿ｱﾅ?ﾃｳﾂ (of course read, Nickey) which means two hopes. There's always gonna be a hope out there, and then there's always gonna be one more, one that we didn't think about. Two hopes !!

 

[Davey]

Good luck you guys, this times are not easy, but know that the sun is always shinning behind the clouds. Cherish the memories

 

[Flashjeff]

Hey, Flashjeff, I'd be quite curious to do jury service, too!
Don't see what's so incredibly sad about that - it's something a bit different, after all... plus you get paid time off work. Commiserations for not being required. *pats*

Well, I guess I'll just have until next year to see if I'll get lucky. Heh!

Since I'm here, I'll have a rant... I try and avoid moaning about life and stuff, but this time, SOD IT!!!! - my mom is sick (slipped disc... ouch x 1000...) so I have to go every weekend to take care of her. I'm not cut out for looking after sick people.

Taking care of sick people is one thing, but taking care of your mother is a million times different!! When my mom contracted lung cancer in September of 1992, I put aside as much of my life as I could without a second thought to take care of her, especially after surgery, radiation treatments and chemo left her bedridden. I did all I could because she did the same for me when I was sick and needed love and care from her. Eventually, she died in January 1993, I was so frustrated and angry because despite everything I had done, it just wasn't enough. Bottom line, never take your mother for granted, because one day, she might not be there. I've said my peace, so I'll get off my rickety soapbox now.

 

[Flashjeff]

This past Sunday, it was announced that the winning ticket, worth 365 million bucks in the Powerball lottery was bought in Nebraska? Nebraska? What country is that in? URGH!! Talk about disappointed! I had such dreams for those winnings! I wouldn't mind if it turns out the winners were a bunch of hardscrabble factory workers struggling to make ends meet, but I have this sinking feeling the winner was some 75 year old retired dirt farmer with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel and won't be around long enough to spend a fraction of that humongous jackpot! AARRGGHHHHHH!! So damned frustrating!!
:angryfire:

 

[Kinsao]

Taking care of sick people is one thing, but taking care of your mother is a million times different!!... Bottom line, never take your mother for granted, because one day, she might not be there.

I've been through that with my father, so I can relate.

I wouldn't mind if it turns out the winners were a bunch of hardscrabble factory workers struggling to make ends meet, but I have this sinking feeling the winner was some 75 year old retired dirt farmer with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel and won't be around long enough to spend a fraction of that humongous jackpot!

That really made me laugh! But not at your lack of luck, Jeff, I assure you! Awww - I hope you win the lottery one day.

My particular rantette today.... you know that feeling when you've done something that you shouldn't have done, not a very big important thing in the grand scheme of things but it makes you feel like a total dumb idiot? Well..............................

 

[Tsuyoiko]

My particular rantette today.... you know that feeling when you've done something that you shouldn't have done, not a very big important thing in the grand scheme of things but it makes you feel like a total dumb idiot? Well..............................

If I ranted every time I felt that I'd never post anywhere else

 

[Flashjeff]

That really made me laugh! But not at your lack of luck, Jeff, I assure you! Awww - I hope you win the lottery one day.

Well, it's not for lack of trying, my friend. I think the most I've ever won in the lottery was fifty bucks a couple of years ago. Hardly a huge payout, but it's better than nothing which is usually what end up with. URGH! Hell, I actually made up a list of what I'm gonna do when I when a big jackpot, and I update it monthly to make sure it's current. I'm ready for high society living, I just need the bloody money!!

 

[Mycernius]

I wouldn't mind if it turns out the winners were a bunch of hardscrabble factory workers struggling to make ends meet,

I heard on the news that it was. Each getting about $14 million dollars each, as they took the slightly less lump sum. Swine that it gets taxed though! That was a surprise to me. Lottery wins in the UK aren't taxed