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Camping

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We’re making the leap into the camping world.  This week I bought this tent. Late last year, David’s cub scout pack 72 camped at Inks Lake State Park.

We only went up for the day. The family picture in the About section of this blog is from that day. We’re going back to Inks Lake State Park and this time we’ll stay overnight.

What are the must haves for camping?  Here are some suggestions:
Mallot/Stake puller
Clothesline
Roll-out Table (a friend swears by this)
Stove
Lantern (Electric, white gas)

 

My first experience buying used console games

My first experience buying used console games

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I just had a pleasant experience in a Video resale store

I’m late to game consoling (just bought my first this past December).  I chose XBOX because though I knew it wasn’t targeted primarily for kids, there were enough kids titles to choose from and I wanted one console the entire family could enjoy (8yr Girl, 6yr Girl, 4yr Girl, Mom, Dad).  OK I admit it, a console I really wanted that worked for my kids too.

It was great to have a knowledgeable person at Planet Replay to help me pick out some XBOX games.  I just canceled my GameFly subscription, which I subscribed to primarily to help me preview games I might be interested in buying.  I didn’t want to waste time buying games that turned out to disappoint me and my kids.  So I was ready to own some more games than the three that came with the XBOX (NCAA Football, TopSpin, Crimson Skies).

The store manager, Paul, was friendly and eager to be helpful.  He answered all my questions and on my suggestion, was willing to call me if I game I was interested in came in.

The best part was the fact that Paul was a gamer himself (owned all the game consoles) and was familiar with many of the games I was interested in.  He was able to talk about the violence in the games, and could even compare earlier version of games with the latest.  Though he didn’t necessarily know about all the kids games I was interested in, he could recommend some kid friendly games that I wasn’t aware of, and was able to pass along comments from customers about a game he was recommending.  I bought 5 games, only one that I had planned to!

Being the evangelist for blogs and RSS, I can’t help but think what a great way to promote their store and increase sales by having an RSS feed of their inventory.  A store like theirs with unpredictable  inventory that changes daily depends on the right title being available at the exact time the right customer comes in.  For repeat customers, an RSS feed could sell new games the same day they are placed into inventory.  There are several games I know I would buy.  Other than the fact I had already dropped over $100 today, if not today then in the future, I would buy these games if they had them.  But if they depend on my coming in (which I won’t do very often) the time the games happen to come in, then that sale will not happen.  The RSS feed would also not require any sales person’s time other than the time to enter the inventory item on their website.

Barbie Horse Adventure: Wild Horse Rescue for XBox

Barbie Horse Adventure: Wild Horse Rescue for XBox

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I don’t get it.  Here is a game as clean as can be.  One of the few console games directed at young girls. Actually pretty well done (I rented it from gamefly.com) with very nice graphics.  But it appears to be out of production, at least for the XBOX.  Most stores don’t have it in stock and if they do they are charging a premium.  I know the XBOX isn’t as popular for the young but I bought mine specifically because it seemed to be the best overall system for my entire family.

Things You’d Like To Say Out Load At Work

Things You’d Like To Say Out Load At Work

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THINGS YOU’D LIKE TO SAY OUT LOUD AT WORK

1. I can see your point, but I still think you’re full of shit.
2. I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.
5. I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.
6. I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.
7. I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
8. I don’t work here I’m a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a damn word you’re saying.
10. Ahhh…I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again…
11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don’t give a damn.
14. I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist.
18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?
20. I’m not being rude, you’re just insignificant.
21. It’s a thankless job, but I’ve got a lot of Karma to burn off.
22. And your crybaby whiny-assed opinion would be…?
23. Do I look like a people person?
24. This isn’t an office. It’s Hell with fluorescent lighting.
25. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.
26. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
27. If I throw a stick, will you leave?
28. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.
29. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.
30. Wait! Wait! I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.
31. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.
32 Can I trade this job for what’s behind door #1?
33. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
34. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?
35. Chaos, panic, & disorder-my work here is done.
36. How do I set a laser printer to stun?
37. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary.
38. Who lit the fuse on your tampon?
39. Oh I get it… like humor… but different.