Random bitching thread

[Stained Class]

Since the tech savvy among us are weighing in on Chris' issues, I'll describe my recent difficulties in hopes of a 2nd opinion/confirmation of my diagnosis.

System crashed randomly after no recent changes. Blue screen of death that resulted in auto reboot to a grey text on black bootup screen describing a bad chechsum error. It would then lock up on the repair stage until manual reboot saw system start up fine only to repeat cycle 1 - 20 minutes later.

Research on bad checksum error pointed to incorrect shutdown, virus or bad cmos battery as likely suspects but none were true in my case. Was running 2 x 2gb sicks of DDR2 RAM. I pulled both, reseated and rebooted but problem reoccurred. Pulled just one and ran with half my RAM but again it repeated. Swapped RAM sticks and again ran on single 2gb stick and it has now run fine for about 4 or 5 days leading me to conclude that the RAM that is currently not in the system has gone bad. Was hoping local retailer would be willing to test the RAM for me to verify it as corrupt but they said I'd have to take entire tower to them and pay tech service fees which I'd rather avoid. I think I just need to buy new pair of RAM but thought I'd post here before spending any $ I shouldn't or might not have to.

At work now but gonna swap back to the RAM I think is bad after work and see if problem repeats once again.

Thoughts?

I AM TURN ON COMPUTER GO FACEBOOK WHAT

I beleive Rachel's expertise has pulled through once again.

[Metalwrath]

Just found out that the only metal concert venue i liked is closing down shortly.
It's a real blow to the metal scene.i know we have a lot of gigs in Dublin but they never compared to the atmosphere in Cork.
So many great memories from this venue.
Including Winterfest back in 08 when they had Amon Amarth play and Skyclad.
It's not that often you get bands like that in a 300 cap venue.The owner of the venue was one of the nicest people i've ever met even though he may have some strange ideals
They've had so many great bands play there even though it's not the official capital of Ireland it will always be the true capital of Ireland to me.

This really really sucks balls.

[DrinkMoxie]

Just found out that the only metal concert venue i liked is closing down shortly.
It's a real blow to the metal scene.i know we have a lot of gigs in Dublin but they never compared to the atmosphere in Cork.
So many great memories from this venue.
Including Winterfest back in 08 when they had Amon Amarth play and Skyclad.
It's not that often you get bands like that in a 300 cap venue.The owner of the venue was one of the nicest people i've ever met even though he may have some strange ideals
They've had so many great bands play there even though it's not the official capital of Ireland it will always be the true capital of Ireland to me.

This really really sucks balls.

that does suck man

[Metalwrath]

Just found out that the only metal concert venue i liked is closing down shortly.
It's a real blow to the metal scene.i know we have a lot of gigs in Dublin but they never compared to the atmosphere in Cork.
So many great memories from this venue.
Including Winterfest back in 08 when they had Amon Amarth play and Skyclad.
It's not that often you get bands like that in a 300 cap venue.The owner of the venue was one of the nicest people i've ever met even though he may have some strange ideals
They've had so many great bands play there even though it's not the official capital of Ireland it will always be the true capital of Ireland to me.

This really really sucks balls.

that does suck man

The owner may be finding another venue for a small time to replace it but it will never be the same.
This guy even took serious hits for promoters.
Like with Winterfest when Amon Amarth played i think the promoter lost 2k euro but the venue willingly took part of that hit.
How often would you see that hapen.
There was also an incident with one of the members who randomly disapeared with a lot of money for festivals and concerts.I think they are still trying to hunt the bastard down.But the venue also helped take a hit for that.Thats how dedicated some of the people in Cork were to metal.

[WizardBeast]

the days my ex contacts me are always fucking weird. i try hard not to let them be ruined...what an asshole. and i picked him. been contacting me over the last month after years of silence and he still has "issues" from back then...or something. now it's my problem? i think not.

i'm so thankful for my nicky poo!

[KDibildeaux]

the days my ex contacts me are always fucking weird. i try hard not to let them be ruined...what an asshole. and i picked him. been contacting me over the last month after years of silence and he still has "issues" from back then...or something. now it's my problem? i think not.

i'm so thankful for my nicky poo!

Exes popping back in is always weird. He needs to get over his issues already!

[Monmisreal]

Lost the length adjustment attachment to my electric razor. Looks like im growing the beard out until I decide to buy a new one since I dont know of anywhere that just sells attachments

[KDibildeaux]

Lost the length adjustment attachment to my electric razor. Looks like im growing the beard out until I decide to buy a new one since I dont know of anywhere that just sells attachments

Scissors?

[Monmisreal]

Lost the length adjustment attachment to my electric razor. Looks like im growing the beard out until I decide to buy a new one since I dont know of anywhere that just sells attachments

Scissors?

I cant cut a straight line using scissors on paper, so no way

[KDibildeaux]

Lost the length adjustment attachment to my electric razor. Looks like im growing the beard out until I decide to buy a new one since I dont know of anywhere that just sells attachments

Scissors?

I cant cut a straight line using scissors on paper, so no way

It might be a good look for you!

[Monmisreal]

It might be a good look for you!

Id rather not look like

[WizardBeast]

look on ebay might find someone selling the attachments, amazon.com can be surprising too!

[pablov8]

A 10 tons sign fell down one block away from my work and killed some guy that was underneath sheltering from the heavy rain. Fucking mayor of our city doesn't control shit, and buildings keep falling down. I can only think it could easily have been me or any of my coworkers there.
Fuck you Macri.

[Michael D.]

the days my ex contacts me are always fucking weird. i try hard not to let them be ruined...what an asshole. and i picked him. been contacting me over the last month after years of silence and he still has "issues" from back then...or something. now it's my problem? i think not.

i'm so thankful for my nicky poo!

I have friended a couple of ex’s from my long ago past on FB and it was nice to see how we have moved forward in our lives and just how different things are today while at the same time being the same. I have fortunate to have parted ways nicely so there wasn’t any drama.
Friending was being brave for me but them friending back was totally shocking to me. LOL

[Michael D.]

On Monday some dumb, stupid, idiot, moran, that does not know how to back up their truck smacked right into my rear lift gate and caused $2000.00 worth of damage and just drove off. Dirt bag!

[KDibildeaux]

the days my ex contacts me are always fucking weird. i try hard not to let them be ruined...what an asshole. and i picked him. been contacting me over the last month after years of silence and he still has "issues" from back then...or something. now it's my problem? i think not.

i'm so thankful for my nicky poo!

I have friended a couple of ex’s from my long ago past on FB and it was nice to see how we have moved forward in our lives and just how different things are today while at the same time being the same. I have fortunate to have parted ways nicely so there wasn’t any drama.
Friending was being brave for me but them friending back was totally shocking to me. LOL

I'm FB friends with most of my exes and it's fine, though I never really had drama filled relationships, luckily

[KDibildeaux]

This was a loooong week ending with a loooooooong day today. Was at work almost 12 hours, plus two hours drive time.

[Michael D.]

This was a loooong week ending with a loooooooong day today. Was at work almost 12 hours, plus two hours drive time.

That really Bites.
12 hour day and a 2 hour drive home.
Now make sure that you get plenty of rest and go to bed early and No playing on the forum.
It will just keep you up. LOL

[KDibildeaux]

This was a loooong week ending with a loooooooong day today. Was at work almost 12 hours, plus two hours drive time.

That really Bites.
12 hour day and a 2 hour drive home.
Now make sure that you get plenty of rest and go to bed early and No playing on the forum.
It will just keep you up. LOL

Well I was pretty good about going to bed early all week so staying up late today is warranted. If I don't fall asleep

[AlaskaRachel]

This was a loooong week ending with a loooooooong day today. Was at work almost 12 hours, plus two hours drive time.

Shitty. I have a day just like that happening tomorrow

[KDibildeaux]

This was a loooong week ending with a loooooooong day today. Was at work almost 12 hours, plus two hours drive time.

Shitty. I have a day just like that happening tomorrow

Damn. I hope it goes by quickly for you!

[AlaskaRachel]

I'm really bummed out. I wish I never left Edmonton. I miss Jeff and my Alaskan friends. I'm broke and I'm going to be broke for a long time. I don't have a place to live. I don't think I can go back to school next year for financial reasons. My best friend isn't going to come visit me in 3 weeks like we planned, and I probably won't see either of my bests or the rest of my family for months...realistically probably 6 months. And I can't go to Noctis because I can't get the time off.

[Laura]

^^^^ aren't all those hours at the new job helping on the money front??

[Jaimie38]

I'm really bummed out. I wish I never left Edmonton. I miss Jeff and my Alaskan friends. I'm broke and I'm going to be broke for a long time. I don't have a place to live. I don't think I can go back to school next year for financial reasons. My best friend isn't going to come visit me in 3 weeks like we planned, and I probably won't see either of my bests or the rest of my family for months...realistically probably 6 months. And I can't go to Noctis because I can't get the time off.

Hang in there Rach! We've all been there at various stages in our lives--- some more than others in my case.. lol


Where were you going to live in Seattle? Did something fall through?

[mooyagi]

I'm really bummed out. I wish I never left Edmonton. I miss Jeff and my Alaskan friends. I'm broke and I'm going to be broke for a long time. I don't have a place to live. I don't think I can go back to school next year for financial reasons. My best friend isn't going to come visit me in 3 weeks like we planned, and I probably won't see either of my bests or the rest of my family for months...realistically probably 6 months. And I can't go to Noctis because I can't get the time off.

That sucks. :( Hopefully things start looking up for ya. It's tough to be in a new place where you don't know anybody. Where are you staying right now?

[KDibildeaux]

I'm really bummed out. I wish I never left Edmonton. I miss Jeff and my Alaskan friends. I'm broke and I'm going to be broke for a long time. I don't have a place to live. I don't think I can go back to school next year for financial reasons. My best friend isn't going to come visit me in 3 weeks like we planned, and I probably won't see either of my bests or the rest of my family for months...realistically probably 6 months. And I can't go to Noctis because I can't get the time off.

Aw I know the feeling of moving somewhere all alone and not knowing anyone. It will get better and keep looking, you will eventually find a job that gets you back on your feet, hopefully without consuming all of your time. Just hang in there and keep your eyes open for opportunities. The missing of people will get better, too and you will make friends there, too. If you want I repeat the offer to hook you up with my cousin. She's a bit younger than you but really cool.

[AlaskaRachel]

Im staying with jeffs aunt and uncle and working 45-55hrs a week, but its barely enough to live off of comfortably once i can find a place to live. And because im new at both jobs, it will be 3-4 weeks before i see any of that pay because it generally takes a full pay period to get someone on the books. So i have a place to STAY but nowhere to LIVE.

[Laura]

Im staying with jeffs aunt and uncle and working 45-55hrs a week, but its barely enough to live off of comfortably once i can find a place to live. And because im new at both jobs, it will be 3-4 weeks before i see any of that pay because it generally takes a full pay period to get someone on the books. So i have a place to STAY but nowhere to LIVE.

I forgot about the delay in getting paid when one starts a new job....also, starting salaries and expensive rents - ugh.(don't know Seattle prices, but I know that apartments in decent neighborhoods here are really steep). Like others have said, just hang in there and firmly hold on to the idea that things should improve over time! And I know it's cold comfort, but I really do think that - as the old saying goes - what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger (or something like that).

[AlaskaRachel]

Thanks guys, I'm glad that when I post in the bitching thread, there are always a few people with words of encouragement. It does help. :)

[mooyagi]

Thanks guys, I'm glad that when I post in the bitching thread, there are always a few people with words of encouragement. It does help. :)

This is a good group of people

[Stained Class]

Rachel, hang in there. I have yet to make that whole leap to living on my own, and trying to do it somewhere where you don't have any roots can't be easy. I actually admire the way you just up and left home to go start a life of your own, knowing how difficult it would be. I think the Alberta chapter should plan a giant road trip to Seattle at some point, and maybe plan it around a concert.

[metalgoddess]

Im staying with jeffs aunt and uncle and working 45-55hrs a week, but its barely enough to live off of comfortably once i can find a place to live. And because im new at both jobs, it will be 3-4 weeks before i see any of that pay because it generally takes a full pay period to get someone on the books. So i have a place to STAY but nowhere to LIVE.

I forgot about the delay in getting paid when one starts a new job....also, starting salaries and expensive rents - ugh.(don't know Seattle prices, but I know that apartments in decent neighborhoods here are really steep). Like others have said, just hang in there and firmly hold on to the idea that things should improve over time! And I know it's cold comfort, but I really do think that - as the old saying goes - what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger (or something like that).

Seattle is fucking expensive!!! I live in Everett, 21 miles north of Seattle. It is cheaper in the subs, if you want to commute, but that sucks too! I did many years in the Seattle commute. I'm lucky that I've also worked in Everett the last 7 years.

When I moved from Bum Fuck Wyoming to here in 1990, sticker shock was horrid. My car insurance tripled, my rent more than doubled. I guess now I'm just used to the cost of living. But I'm STILL not used to the clouds and rain.

You are not alone, there are a few of us 70K'ers here in Seattle. I'll PM you my phone number.

[WizardBeast]

On Monday some dumb, stupid, idiot, moran, that does not know how to back up their truck smacked right into my rear lift gate and caused $2000.00 worth of damage and just drove off. Dirt bag!

holy shit!!!!!!!!!! hope that person's karmic debt comes back on them...what a shithead.

[WizardBeast]

Thanks guys, I'm glad that when I post in the bitching thread, there are always a few people with words of encouragement. It does help. :)

i admire your strength, it's certainly ok to bitch too! you have made quite a leap, doing something totally new with your life, that is very fucking cool! the adjustment period isn't always fun but i am thinking you'll get on the other side of this in a few months and feel a hell of a lot better! and yeah there are forum peeps in the area who will help you blow off some steam too! GOOD LUCK with everything!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AlaskaRachel]

Im staying with jeffs aunt and uncle and working 45-55hrs a week, but its barely enough to live off of comfortably once i can find a place to live. And because im new at both jobs, it will be 3-4 weeks before i see any of that pay because it generally takes a full pay period to get someone on the books. So i have a place to STAY but nowhere to LIVE.

I forgot about the delay in getting paid when one starts a new job....also, starting salaries and expensive rents - ugh.(don't know Seattle prices, but I know that apartments in decent neighborhoods here are really steep). Like others have said, just hang in there and firmly hold on to the idea that things should improve over time! And I know it's cold comfort, but I really do think that - as the old saying goes - what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger (or something like that).

Seattle is fucking expensive!!! I live in Everett, 21 miles north of Seattle. It is cheaper in the subs, if you want to commute, but that sucks too! I did many years in the Seattle commute. I'm lucky that I've also worked in Everett the last 7 years.

When I moved from Bum Fuck Wyoming to here in 1990, sticker shock was horrid. My car insurance tripled, my rent more than doubled. I guess now I'm just used to the cost of living. But I'm STILL not used to the clouds and rain.

You are not alone, there are a few of us 70K'ers here in Seattle. I'll PM you my phone number.

Anchorage was a really expensive place to live (cheapest apartments available: $650+) whereas here I'm seeing apartments for $450. BUT they range all the way up to multi-thousand dollar places as well, so it's quite the range of living standards. Apartments didn't get that expensive in Alaska. They were pretty much all the same price up there. I have no idea what will happen with my car insurance, my agent hasn't responded yet. I can't imagine that it will be more expensive, since there are significantly more driving hazards in Alaska (moose, snow, ice, etc) but I guess I'll find out!

[DrinkMoxie]

no more yearly free money from the state government for you, young lady

[AlaskaRachel]

no more yearly free money from the state government for you, young lady

Nope I get one dividend this year and that will be it. If I didn't get a jury duty summons this summer I probably could have gone a full year without them finding out I don't live there anymore. Stupid jury duty summons

[mooyagi]

no more yearly free money from the state government for you, young lady

Nope I get one dividend this year and that will be it. If I didn't get a jury duty summons this summer I probably could have gone a full year without them finding out I don't live there anymore. Stupid jury duty summons

I'm 3 for 3 on not having to report to jury duty Here comes a letter from Pima County in my mailbox

[KDibildeaux]

And you just jinxed yourself

[mooyagi]

And you just jinxed yourself

That's why I put the tiny text in there