| The Day The Web Went Away | |
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Janus - Retired  |
First off, I'd like to thank Tigerclaw for subbing in last second like he did. It was not necessary, nor was it required of him to do so, but this is something he did volunarily. Before reading the rest of this post, please make sure you head on over to his profile and leave him a thank you if you haven't already. The alarm was set and I got to bed at a reasonable hour. I woke up an hour before class started and was ready to rock and roll for this weekends sessions of Beginners and Advanced. When I sat down at the comp to get settled in and ready, I noticed that my Cable Modem lights were not all on. Uh oh... is about all I could get out. I tried resetting the modem and router on numerous occassions, and it was about 5 mins before class started that I actually broke down and called the cable company. First words on the message, "We're sorry, but we're currently experiencing an outtage for the Streetsboro area, uptime has not currently been determined yet." At this point I could no nothing but headbutt the closest person next to me, which happened to be my mother downstairs and proceeded to start drinking early for the day. Nothing says good morning like a stein full of Killians.... In all seriousness, I wish there was a way to let you guys know ahead of time I wouldn't be there, but no internet = no internet, so I was in a BOHICA situation (Bend Over, Here It Comes Again). Needless to say, I was still jonesin for some star wars goodness today and did two such things with the world of star wars. I share them now to end my Saturday story for you guys (whether you chose to stick with me this far in this whopping huge paragraph, it was up to you, but for those still with me, thank you). 1) Played the single player Jedi Academy (I got as far as 1 mission into the 2nd wave of missions after Hoth. Having not played the 1 player version before, and I was ready for some JA today, it fit the situation. I missed my staff saber though, all I had was a single medium stance saber until recently. I tacked on Red stance for some variety. With my internet back, who knows if I'll pick it up again, but it satisfied my JA needs (no, beer doesn't satisfy JA needs, beer satisfies beer needs). 2) Being pissed off, I wanted to spend some money. A few friends and I went to Best Buy, and picked up for 20 bucks, "Lego Star Wars The Video Game". With the announcement of the sequel coming out, and hearing nothing but good things about this first one, and since it was a greatest hits, I took the bait. For those that want a simplistic great star wars beat-em-up of lego proportions, this is the game for you. My friend said it best, "Sometimes Simplicity Simply Reigns". The way you use the Force powers and how it tells the stories of Episodes 1 - 3 (Original Trilogy will be the second game) in such a quick fun fashion, it's hard to say, "Y'know what Ryan, this game actually did rock." And I'd stare at ya, tip my stein to ya, and say, "Aye! Told ye so, now get me another brew!" So there you have it my friends, my adventurous Saturday without the 1nt3rW3b.... _______________ Be honorable, be friendly, be trustworthy. Show respect to all whom you meet. Don't forget you learn when you win AND when you lose. Be the first to admit mistake AND the first to correct it. Be the shoulder for someone to lean on. Always remember those that sacrificed time to help you. Thank you Odan Wei, Vladarion, 3th, Moridin, n00b, Motrec, Faded, Leif, and Tido, you will not be forgotten as the ones to make you remember, it's all about fun... |
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R2D2 - Staff 
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Yea, Janus, those downtimes are annoying. I tend to get more work down during those times though lol. And nice to see TC taking the initiative. I believe he was the perfect person to do so as well  _______________ "Do or do not, there is no try" Jedi Master Yoda Dual Saberist |
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SaZ - Student 
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all this talk reminds me of some new internet provider in my country which is called TEO. just a quick search in urban dictionary got me a result of 'man with big penis'. ;P anywayz GJ TIGERCLAW! and GJ JANUS for playing with LEGO! _______________ playing jk3 since 30th of january (2005), member since 1st of february. [Unofficial Master to Vision and Z�diac ] If you can make a fool of yourself infront of 300 people you can do anything - Jaiko D'kana This comment was edited by SaZ on May 07 2006 11:53am. |
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Tigerclaw - Student 
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Thanks for the posts Janus, and the comments guys. First off I'd like to stress that I did NOT teach, I know that's against the rules All I did was go over stuff already taught by Janus (I thought I'd be safe doing that). It was a bit mish-mash really, never having done it before  Quite unorganised, and not very professional. My hat goes off to anyone that teaches! Preparation is the key I feel lol. It was fun though, I hope everyone enjoyed it  As for your interweb going down Janus, I sympathise with you, mine went funny a few weeks ago if you remember? Unlike you though I don't drink, so had no way of consoling myself All I could do was get very frustrated, and hateful towards the phone company Sounds like you had a good time in the end, and that's what counts See you soon mate, Have a good one  _______________ Geriatric single User, with a touch of Staff now and again. Influenced by Dash Starlight, Jaina. Janus, and Gradius in staff. And in yellow stance. Jaina D'Kana, who really helped me when I first joined the Academy and Jaiko D'Kana, who's classes I took in the begining. Proud owner of _Muro_'s 400th ACK! comment. Avatar by the one and only Majno . Padawan to Dash Starlight This comment was edited by Tigerclaw on May 07 2006 11:49am. |
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Jade Jedi - Retired 
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Sounds like you made the best out of a bad situation and had some fun mate, good game. And well done TigerClaw good initiave. _______________ *CLICKEH->Never risk the Fett Man|*Download my Saber here. Made by master craftsman Pink Floyd_Mintaka + his 2002 & 4000 comment's [Laz's 700th comment][BDKawika's 600th comment] & Owner of a TOWEL award!!|Master: Sared Padawans: Rage-Ball and Dante Eagle.|*Jade Jedi at The Jedi Academy Archives "There's only one Return and it's not of the King it's of the Jedi" Randal Clerks 2 The top 10 reasons why I procrastinate: 1. |
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Rinzler - Student 
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my net goes out all the time and i have less beer driven shenanigans, good job janus! and good job tigerclaw~ _______________ I fite for teh usars!1 |
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