Random Thoughts....

[Ramseus]

Since this got no replies in tech, I'll try my luck here.

Is it really weird or perfectly normal to be taking a used desktop PC across international borders, specifically the Canada-US border?

I'm going to be gone for a few months and since my laptop is a measly and painfully slow netbook, I'd really like to toss my HTPC and monitor in the back of my car. But I also don't want to get hassled about it at the border, or even worse, have my all my precious files and stuff somehow destroyed or taken from me.

"Why do you have a computer in the back, sir?"
"LAN party."
"... Whatever."

A computer isn't a bomb, a gun, fireworks, alcohol, tobacco, fresh meat or produce, or a living thing. I doubt it would be a problem.

 

[Shawn]

"Why do you have a computer in the back, sir?"
"LAN party."
"... Whatever."

:lol:

Yeah, I guess it's a stupidly basic question... but for all the air travel I've done, I've never crossed any borders in a car so I'm clueless.

Also, thanks for telling me what I shouldn't take. I was also wondering about that too.

 

[Topgearfanatic]

is it just me or does all of FG seem to be gravitating towards Texas, its like theres some giant black hole there drawing everyone in.

All my cousins in Texas say that it's a great place, a lot of nice people, great weather, and to me it seems that is where southern hospitality fled to.

And I'm hoping for the best for your Mom, Spectre. *Fingers, toes, arms crossed*

 

[Spectre]

Oncologist told her that all that's left is clinical trials. Fuck.

And if anything, Dad's locking down more. How this is even possible, I don't know. I am about to have lunch with them, but I have a feeling that Dad is going to go too far and I am just going to leave in the middle to head back to Dallas.

 

[jedd_kenobi]

really sorry to hear about your mom Spectre. unfortunately all i can do is offer my best wishes to you and your mom.

 

[Redliner]

Shit, Spectre.
I know words won?t affect the situation right now and I don?t want to sound like I know what you?re feeling, but I?ve been in a similar situation. Just hope things go as smoothly as possible.

 

[Buffy_09]

Dad just went off on a rant about how brilliant Volvic bottled water is, how refreshing it is, how great that it's not from a tap, etc etc etc.
He then blasted all the other bottled brands like Deep RiverRock, Ballygowan, etc because people actually think they don't come from a tap, etc etc.

Little did he know that Mum refilled the Volvic bottle he was drink from tonight with tap water last night. :lol:

 

[Topgearfanatic]

My Mom did something similar to my Dad a couple of years ago with mouthwash, he complained how the generic brand wasn't as good as some name brand even though the generic brand was just the name brand with a different label, so she would buy the generic and refill the bottle of name brand.

Also, joy of joys, human kindness still exists, in the parking lot of my school trying to back out of my spot with a huge line of cars the kid parked next to me held up one of the cars to give me space to pull out. There still is hope for the human race.

 

[LP]

Oh

Man.

I suck at talking to people that are overwhelmingly smarter than I am.

We just had a journal club meeting and the person was talking about supernova explosions and simulations involving the transition of neutrino flavors.

I asked him a few questions afterwards and it was just like overwhelming how much he knew.

And at the end I shook his hand and even though it was the first time I met him for whatever reason I said "Nice to see you again".

WTF. Stupid brain of mine.

Just. Grr. I'm embarassed. New person I'm meeting, he's a cool person, and I end up looking like a complete retard.

Well.... shit.

It isn't good news. In fact, it's the worst of the four possible outcomes. The cancer completely ignored the chemo and it spread. More spots on the liver and a couple have appeared on the back of her lung. Per her surgeon, surgery is not an option now.

And dad's going into full lockdown control freak mode at a time when he really really really really shouldn't. He's taking it worse than she is. In fact, he's flat out barred me from escorting them to the second of the two appointments - first was to her surgeon to discuss the results of the scan. Second is to her assigned oncologist here - now they will see if there's any other options or clinical trials.

I realize it's a bit selfish of me, but I'm really pissed at him for freezing me out as if I didn't care about mom. It's pretty much devolving into how I thought this encounter might go. For that matter, his first concern does not appear to be what she wants or what might help or even what might make her more comfortable.

If mom passes, I am seriously reconsidering whether or not I want to have anything to do with him afterwards.

Sorry Spectre, I didn't see your post as it was in the other page. I'm very sorry to hear about that, and I wish there were more comforting words. I just wish you and your mom the best of luck, and try your best not to be angry at your father. It's better to try to be more optimistic and cheerful during this time more than anything else. He'll come around, I'm sure. He's probably just super worried as you say. In any case, best wishes and we're all here for you for moral support, so always feel free to post and let it all out bro.

 

[thevictor390]

Oh

Man.

I suck at talking to people that are overwhelmingly smarter than I am.

We just had a journal club meeting and the person was talking about supernova explosions and simulations involving the transition of neutrino flavors.

I asked him a few questions afterwards and it was just like overwhelming how much he knew.

And at the end I shook his hand and even though it was the first time I met him for whatever reason I said "Nice to see you again".

WTF. Stupid brain of mine.

Just. Grr. I'm embarassed. New person I'm meeting, he's a cool person, and I end up looking like a complete retard.

Yeah, when I'm nervous, I stutter, or even worse, something completely random like that slips out. Totally feel your pain there.

 

[jedd_kenobi]

Facebook appear to have been sneaky again. people who use it may want to check their settings since Facebook is now publishing people's phone numbers.

 

[h-p]

Note to self: Don't watch Big Bang Theory and drink beer at the same time. Beer coming from nose is kinda painful.

Also, if I get a cat I'll name it Robert Oppenheimer.

 

[CrzRsn]

Facebook appear to have been sneaky again. people who use it may want to check their settings since Facebook is now publishing people's phone numbers.

Didn't it always do that? But I don't care.... I don't have info like my phone and address on there.

 

[jedd_kenobi]

Didn't it always do that? But I don't care.... I don't have info like my phone and address on there.

my fault. i should have been a bit clearer. its only displaying the phone numbers of those who put them in on their profile settings. it isn't automatically detecting anyones phone numbers.

 

[deathrazor]

Note to self: Don't watch Big Bang Theory and drink beer at the same time. Beer coming from nose is kinda painful.

Also, if I get a cat I'll name it Robert Oppenheimer.

This.

Oncologist told her that all that's left is clinical trials. Fuck.

And if anything, Dad's locking down more. How this is even possible, I don't know. I am about to have lunch with them, but I have a feeling that Dad is going to go too far and I am just going to leave in the middle to head back to Dallas.

 

[Jay]

Why are you "conservative" types so paranoid?

Why are you "liberals" so judgmental, while repeatedly lying and saying you are not?
Here is a fresh idea; How about judging a person on an individual basis, rather than compartmentalizing people into stereotypes. I am far, FAR more "conservative" than he is, and I am a pacifist.

I think it's because the resident Texans are effective cheerleaders for the state.

I go out of my way to cheer on Wisconsin...uh, rah rah, shish boom bah?

Oh

Man.

I suck at talking to people that are overwhelmingly smarter than I am.

That must be a rare occurrence for you.

 

[mgkdk]

Just think, a few months from now you'll be begging to go back just for a break!

Yeah, you might have to remind me of that

Also - its Friday! Yaaaay!

Yay \o/

Well.... shit.

Really sorry to hear that

 

[thevictor390]

Off to Burlington, Vermont to visit a friend at college for the (long) weekend, won't be on FG much. This is also the first time I've taken a trip with friends like this

 

[Buffy_09]

That "I dunno, LOL" Power Point presentation I did a couple of weeks ago, I got a B3. Meh

And...Confession: While I really cannot stand Glee...I actually kind of like the closing credits music


Dubbedubedoodoodoodoo....

 

[Spectre]

Lunch went better than expected.

Leaving Houston now, should be back in Dallas soon. Good thing it's not a short drive as I have quite a bit to think over.

The iPhone' shuffle function just clicked over to Queensryche's Silent Lucidity which seems oddly appropriate. Edit: It then brought up Icehouse's self-naming track. Also appropriate.