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screensaver400
2007-08-02, 21:34
So my girlfriend and I just broke up (she's actually a member on here... if you see this, just move along). I want to buy something fairly expensive, with lots of silicon, liquid crystals, and shininess.
I was thinking of spending $300-$500 or so, or maybe more. iPhone is the obvious option, but requires a switch to AT&T. I'd entertain the thought of an unlocked cell phone for my current T-Mobile subscription, though.
Help me buy away my sorrows.
So my girlfriend and I just broke up (she's actually a member on here... if you see this, just move along). I want to buy something fairly expensive, with lots of silicon, liquid crystals, and shininess.
I was thinking of spending $300-$500 or so, or maybe more. iPhone is the obvious option, but requires a switch to AT&T. I'd entertain the thought of an unlocked cell phone for my current T-Mobile subscription, though.
Help me buy away my sorrows.
iPhone. AT&T sucks, but other phones suck more.
If you're not down for an iPhone, I just bought a Nintendo DS lite which I love to pieces. Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros are just super. If you're looking to release some anger, I recommend getting an Xbox 360 (Elite, of course. Go big or go home) and Gears of War - and soon enough, Halo 3.
And also for what its worth, I think my ex is lurking around AppleNova too. :p Not sure if she knows I'm Kraetos, but it's not like it's hard to figure it out. And when we ended, well, thats when I bought my Xbox and Gears of War. So I can vouch for its effectiveness.
So my girlfriend and I just broke up (she's actually a member on here... if you see this, just move along). I want to buy something fairly expensive, with lots of silicon, liquid crystals, and shininess.
Strip clubs are a great place to blow tons of cash on silicone, Crystals, and shiny...
Oh waaaaaaaaiiiiiiiit....
screensaver400
2007-08-02, 21:41
iPhone. It's worth it.
And also for what its worth, I think my ex is lurking around AppleNova too. Not sure if she knows I'm Kraetos, but it's not like it's hard to figure it out.
I'm on contract. Plus, she actually bought me one on launch day. A birthday/last christmas/next christmas gift. We parted on fairly friendly (as friendly as any breakup can be) terms, but she wanted it back. I can't blame her.
I'd rather get something with less memories.
I'm on contract. Plus, she actually bought me one on launch day. A birthday/last christmas/next christmas gift. We parted on fairly friendly (as friendly as any breakup can be) terms, but she wanted it back. I can't blame her.
I'd rather get something with less memories.
In that case, see the suggestions I just added.
Strip clubs are a great place to blow tons of cash on silicone, Crystals, and shiny...
Oh waaaaaaaaiiiiiiiit....
:lol: :lol: :lol: Nice.
screensaver400
2007-08-02, 21:45
Thanks, Kraetos. I'm not really angry, just depressed. And I don't have a TV, lol.
I kind of like the Nokia N800... I loved the iPhone's wi-fi and web browsing. But I'd also like to have a media player. I know I'm asking for the phoneless iPhone, but does another company make such a device? An Archos with wi-fi, with decent Mac support?
Edit: Found it. Archos 605.
Edit 2: Damn. Not out 'til September 1.
I recommend getting an Xbox 360 (Elite, of course. Go big or go home) and Gears of War - and soon enough, Halo 3.
And soon, like this week I think, a price cut is in the works. That can't hurt. Though I guess not having a TV might be a problem.
http://forums.applenova.com/showthread.php?t=25052
Buy 5 stocks of Apple. Let them sit for several years depending on age. Buy future girlfriend nice engagement ring with profits earned from stock. That will really spite the current ex.
Wii FTW.
(If you can find one)
screensaver400
2007-08-02, 22:07
Wii FTW.
(If you can find one)
Maybe I should get a tv.
Let me think. Money.... Women.... Blow....
Nope, can't think of anything.;)
And I don't have a TV, lol..
whoops. Didn't see that part. :)
Maybe not a Wii then.
Still thinking. Money... Women.... Blow.... Wii.....
Damn, I got nothin'.
World Leader Pretend
2007-08-02, 22:14
Hey man, I've been surviving with a 12" RCA TV for the last year... if you sit really close you can almost tell what game you are playing. :p
;)
I got fed up with Apple not having a 12" machine so went out to our local computer graveyard in BKK and bought a little Panasonic Toughbook CF-R1 maxed out with RAM and Wifi. I need something I can almost stuff in my pocket, that is WiFi and has a keyboard... besides I love buying old machines and playing with them.
Over here it cost me about US$300 which is expensive by real world standards, but even at that price I have never had so much fun with a tiny machine. And US$300 is nothing for anything that can do all this can! I am getting into trouble with my wife for taking it to bed with us!
joveblue
2007-08-02, 23:17
And I don't have a TV, lol.
Ooooooh I know! How about a TV? :p
Fahrenheit
2007-08-03, 01:52
Enough about the items, I want to know who the chick is on here! Is it Windswept?
Well, there are only, what, four females at AppleNova? :p Besides Windswept, that leaves crazychester, Oompa Loompa, and probably someone else I'm forgetting.
For what it's worth, I'd also recommend a TV, a Wii, and a couple of games. :)
Fahrenheit
2007-08-03, 02:06
Inflatable doll seems to be the way to go in this case...but, yeh, a Wii.
I'd rather get something with less memories.If inanimate objects can open wounds, you're not over it nearly enough. Wait, save your cash, and when you are over it go get a nice new shiny.
Call it your "Independence Day" gift to yourself and cherish it always. ;)
I was going to suggest the strip club, too. But I really mean it.
Do it!
screensaver400
2007-08-03, 11:48
Enough about the items, I want to know who the chick is on here! Is it Windswept?
She's not a big name on here, but she's started a few threads (and replied to a few of mine). I have been curious about Windswept, though. Is she single?
I was going to suggest the strip club, too. But I really mean it.
Do it!
Eh. Its lame to go to a strip club alone, and my friends are in relationships. Plus it doesn't really interest me.
She's not a big name on here, but she's started a few threads (and replied to a few of mine). I have been curious about Windswept, though. Is she single?
Now that's bouncing back! :lol:
Eh. Its lame to go to a strip club alone, and my friends are in relationships. Plus it doesn't really interest me.
Agreed re: the alone thing. Oh well.
If you dont have a TV... get a TV!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102126 - 26" Samsung, $750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102122 - 23" Samsung, $590 (I have this TV, and I love it)
screensaver400
2007-08-03, 12:42
If you dont have a TV... get a TV!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102126 - 26" Samsung, $750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102122 - 23" Samsung, $590 (I have this TV, and I love it)
Eh. I always watch tv on my laptop (thanks, TPB).
Am I shutting down every suggestion on purpose? No. Is my subconscious shutting down every suggestion in a cycle of self-loathing? Yes.
Cell phone idea:
Ultra sexy, ultra new, Samsung U600 Ultra Edition II - Ultra Edition 10.9
ULTRA LINK! (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_u600-pictures-1851.php)
I had a chance to use one the other day and I loved it. I'm stuck with the old and busted D900 Ultra... :(
Like you breaking up and asking for an engagement ring back... but that's another topic entirely. Indian givers. :/
bassplayinMacFiend
2007-08-03, 14:48
Like you breaking up and asking for an engagement ring back... but that's another topic entirely. Indian givers. :/
I don't understand why anyone would be surprised if they were asked to return an engagement ring if the engagement was ended. It's a symbol of a man's love to a woman (or at least DeBeers wants you to believe this) and if they break up, why shouldn't the man get the ring back and why would the woman want to keep it? Courts in the US have forced women to return engagement rings when the engagement was terminated so I guess some people think this is OK.
Well, I meant the man breaking off the engagement and asking for the ring back.
I've seen people not return wedding gifts when the wedding's been called off, too. Rude. As. Hell.
Hell, I've seen the *girl* break off the engagement, and refuse to give back the ring. Then do it again. Golddigger much?
If the woman breaks off the engagement, the ring should be returned, no doubt about it. If the man breaks off the engagement, most people think it should be returned, some people think it should be kept as some sort of financial restitution, I guess.
So basically, the woman is willing to exchange marriage for money. Kinda makes you wonder. It was more honest when it was a simple dowry purchase from the family, huh? :\
I've never understood why someone would want to hold onto an emotionally charged bauble that simply serves to remind them of the person who broke their heart, anyway, unless it's out of sheer spite. (Don't get me wrong, I grok spite just fine - I just don't see the need to continually remind yourself of the pain as well.)
bassplayinMacFiend
2007-08-03, 14:55
I think they have a word for that. It's called dowry.
Windswept
2007-08-03, 15:10
...if they break up, why shouldn't the man get the ring back...
I completely agree with you. An engagement ring is *not* in the category of an ordinary 'gift'. It is a symbol of a promise. It's also usually outrageously expensive, and not even remotely in the 'normal' gift-expense ballpark.
When the 'promise of marriage' is no longer in effect, the ring should go back to the person who paid for it.
I think women who keep the ring as a *gift* are pretty disgusting, to be honest. If it cost $100, no problem. But when we're talking thousands of dollars, no way should she keep it.
IIRC, I think someone said the UK law was that the woman keeps the ring. I think that is so wrong, no matter what the law is. That law should be changed.
Any woman who keeps an expensive engagement ring given by a guy of modest means is a greedy, disgusting bitch. The only saving grace would be that he'd be lucky to be rid of her, even at that price. :no:
screensaver400
2007-08-03, 16:21
I have been curious about Windswept, though. Is she single?
Now that this thread got your attention, Windswept . . . How 'bout it?
Now that this thread got your attention, Windswept . . . How 'bout it?
:lol: :lol:
Nice!
This might require some lawn chairs and popcorn.
And beer.
World Leader Pretend
2007-08-03, 18:24
Internet dating never __________
(fill in the blank)
Internet dating never __________
(fill in the blank)
fails!!!
Just take a look at all of those eHarmony commercials. They look happy.
I highly doubt that Carol's for sale.
And even if she was...you couldn't afford her. ;)
BTW, if I was your ex and reading this I'd be completely offended.
(well, *I* wouldn't, but that's only because I'm an utter asshole...but if I was normal I'd think you were a dick).
No kidding. Murbot's been saving pennies for years now, but they're Canadian pennies, so he's always 23% short.
:D
...so he's always 23% short.That's what she said!
:lol:
(Sorry, couldn't resist) :D
THANK YOU! I was hoping someone would latch onto that.
(Yes, I just keep tossing out the straight lines...)
:D
It's strange he hasn't shown up here yet. You'd figure with a title like this he'd be here like a bear to honey. ;)
atomicbartbeans
2007-08-03, 23:34
Yeh, seriously get a Nokia N800. They finally have proper AIM support thanks to Gizmo project (I *really* want to buy one again), and they're much more capable than the iPhone. Gmail works, the email client is better, and the browser has proper flash support. Plus, the 800x480 screen is gorgeous... it's really a wonderful machine.
Souflay123
2007-08-07, 19:56
You should buy a nice shiny TV, they have some decent ones a costco for about 400-500. That is something that would most likely make you happy :)
btw: i am sorry, (and was going to let you keep it)
I guess we figured out who the gf was? :)
RowdyScot
2007-08-07, 21:31
I'm gonna toss a crazy idea out there...
Buy a guitar and an amp. Teach yourself to play or buy some software to help you learn. I know Hal Leonard makes some decent software for such a purpose. IIRC, it even syncs you with Garageband to play along with songs. Cool stuff. Then again, if you have no interest in learning how to play an instrument, go for the TV. :P
screensaver400
2007-09-05, 13:48
This'll do. (http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/)
16GB model will be ordered as soon as the Apple Store comes back up.
That's what she said!
:lol:
(Sorry, couldn't resist) :D
Yeah, but our dollars are much thicker. More than makes up for the 23%.
:lol:
screensaver400
2007-09-05, 14:25
Done. Ciao baby.
Souflay123
2007-09-05, 20:57
What the fuck does that mean?
I... can't tell if I should grab a chair and popcorn, or sidle out the door quietly...
Aaaaaaawkwaarrrrddd....
Souflay123
2007-09-05, 21:06
Yeah, tell me about it. You should of heard the earlier convo.
Kick: I'll stay if you stay....then it won't be as awkward. There'll be two of us.
Souflay123
2007-09-05, 21:14
very true, i am not sure if i should post what he asked me earlier. or would that make me a bad person for providing entertainment for the rest of applenova :)
Arnt break up fun!
Always think of the community.
If it provides entertainment (without harming screencaver400...actually, even if it does.. :) JK ) then do it.
Souflay123
2007-09-05, 21:50
I would post it, but it might get me banned. I will be a "nice" person and not post it at this time. Then again this break up is over a month old. I have already moved on, he obviously has not. thats what i tend to do to guys ;) This e-drama is bull shit.
Hey baby, I'll be your e-rebound guy. Let's hop into a chat room and see what we can work out.
:lol:
Souflay123
2007-09-05, 23:26
Hahaha! Yeah of course, but i have already moved on with a lovely man.
wow....this is great.
im with kickaha. i will also be pulling up a chair and grabbing a couple cold ones and kicking my feet up...
Beer? You brought beer??
Well, why didn't you *say* so?
Let the games begin!!
*PSHHT*
Is there an open seat around here?
Is there an open seat around here?
saddle up partner
and grab one of Yontsey's beers, he's handin' em out
*urp*
wait, those four are mine... were mine... *those* four are mine too.
Great. :)
So what's this about silicone and ...
Souflay123
2007-09-06, 00:03
Beer? You brought beer??
share share :):lol: ;)
i say we just get a keg
who's up for some keg stands?!
I am the king of keg stands, baby.
You get the keg, I'll get the tequila.
I'll get the tequila.
you know the way to my heart...
share share :):lol: ;)
I thought that's what you were supposed to do. :confused: Something about a convo earlier or something like that...:D
RowdyScot
2007-09-06, 00:42
Beer and a bar meeting between ex's? I'm SO there! *Pulls up a chair and grabs a cold one*
Shit, I need food. I'm ordering out for a pizza! Who wants to chip in?
Beer and a bar meeting between ex's? I'm SO there! *Pulls up a chair and grabs a cold one*
Shit, I need food. I'm ordering out for a pizza! Who wants to chip in?
Myles?
RowdyScot
2007-09-06, 00:50
That or Pagliai's, your call!
(I'd so run down to BG to get either right now. I need the drippy goodness of Myles a bit more, though...)
That or Pagliai's, your call!
(I'd so run down to BG to get either right now. I need the drippy goodness of Myles a bit more, though...)
some pollyeyes sounds good too
RowdyScot
2007-09-06, 00:57
I've got it. Pizza from Myles, but the damn cheese bread from Pagliai's...oh man that sounds great.
I've got it. Pizza from Myles, but the damn cheese bread from Pagliai's...oh man that sounds great.
*drools*
Souflay123
2007-09-06, 01:15
I thought that's what you were supposed to do. :confused: Something about a convo earlier or something like that...:D
Yes, the Convo earlier....
i choose to be a good person and not actually post it online, because of it's sensitive nature. essentially it makes screensaver look like a ass. and in the world today that would just be rude. Yes, he is my ex, and yes i kinda hate him at the moment. He called me names, such as being crazy, and called me desperate. I dont care anymore, let it go.
I... can't tell if I should grab a chair and popcorn, or sidle out the door quietly...
Aaaaaaawkwaarrrrddd....Just ask yourself - WWROD? (What Would Red Orc Do)
Glad to see this isn't getting really ugly.
Though it still has the potential to, so it isn't totally boring.
:p
It could easily get uglier if Souflay tells us all what she's talking about.
Just ask yourself - WWROD? (What Would Red Orc Do)
I think the better question to ask yourself would be - WWUJD? (What Would Uncle Jesse Do)
http://www.amandahartman.com/LJ/STAMOSED.jpg
He's lucky she didn't flop the story when he opened the oven door on their relationship.
He's lucky she didn't flop the story when he opened the oven door on their relationship.
I know I wouldve, but thats because Im a bitter, bitter, tortured soul...
*blink* was that a baking metaphor from the 'bot? :lol:
Just ask yourself - WWROD? (What Would Red Orc Do)
Feh. That Beller Lover?
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