OT: And now we return to our regularly scheduled program

[Buffaloed]

Nope, my giraffes got MOAR GIRAFFES!
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Those look like the kind of giraffes one would find in Tijuana.

https://theculturetrip.com/north-am...s-became-tijuanas-hottest-tourist-attraction/

 

[sabremike]

Those look like the kind of giraffes one would find in Tijuana.

https://theculturetrip.com/north-am...s-became-tijuanas-hottest-tourist-attraction/

 

[TheMistyStranger]

The projected value of the card will also affect how much you have to pay to get it graded.

Well I'm not paying 4 figures on getting a pokemon card graded. Some of the OPC Gretzky rookies I have kicking around, though? Hah

 

[cybresabre]

Well I'm not paying 4 figures on getting a pokemon card graded. Some of the OPC Gretzky rookies I have kicking around, though? Hah

Not trying question the degree our fine university gave me, but wouldn't selling something for 5 figures worth it?
My kid pulled a "charizard & braixen gx tag team" card, are we rich?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Not trying question the degree our fine university gave me, but wouldn't selling something for 5 figures worth it?
My kid pulled a "charizard & braixen gx tag team" card, are we rich?

I don't know that they're in good enough shape to be graded high enough to justify, so it would be a big gamble. They're probably more like 8s than 9.5s.

I don't know anything about the game anymore. Last time I played was when it first started lol

 

[Gras]

I don't know that they're in good enough shape to be graded high enough to justify, so it would be a big gamble. They're probably more like 8s than 9.5s.

I don't know anything about the game anymore. Last time I played was when it first started lol

Some card shops can give you a little consultation on card grading might be worth it to call around to get a set of eyes on them.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Some card shops can give you a little consultation on card grading might be worth it to call around to get a set of eyes on them.

That sounds like a good post-pandemic plan

 

[Mike McDermott]

Well **** the Mrs is being laid off for at least January because her job is projecting to be very slow during that time. It is always the slow month for her industry but COVID is probably going to make it horribly slow.

Thankfully I can keep us afloat with my income but not having hers will allow for nothing to savings, no extras etc.

I know others have it much worse than us, but being hit by this still sucks.

I guess I can look on the bright side of this:
1) My 7 year old daughter is full remote for at least next week and this allows my wife to help her keep the schedule for full remote.
2) My wife has been getting frustrated with her boss and this will allow her time to properly look for a new job.

 

[Myllz]

Happy New Year HF peoples. Hopefully 2021 brings a better year for all!

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Happy New Years, survived last night's fireworks war zone while relaxing on the patio. First year in a long time I didn't go anywhere, just stayed home alone while gf was out with her friends

 

[Chainshot]

Happy New Year all!

 

[Buffaloed]

Spectrum says it will double internet speeds in Buffalo, several other markets
Spectrum says it has doubled the starting download speed of its internet product from 100 to 200 Mbps in 17 markets across the U.S. That includes Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Elmira in New York state.

There won't be any price change. They can afford to do this simply by discontinuing the troves of marketing material they send me every month. My download speed in Niagara Falls is 115-120 Mbps. My phone is actually slightly faster on wifi than the pc wired connection.

They did upgrade Niagara Falls. My download speed is well over 200 Mbps now.

 

[Duddy]

Some great TV on right now.
Best series final ever?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Strongly disagree that my comment was political discussion. It's a textbook definition. But hey, not like this isn't one of the darkest moments in the nation's history or anything.

 

[Chainshot]

Some great TV on right now.
Best series final ever?

Biggest cliffhanger to see if this long running series gets cancelled.

 

[sabremike]

I think this sums up my approach:

 

[Der Jaeger]

Things are pretty crappy right now. But our country has been through a lot darker days and come through the storm.

we’ll get through this

 

[truthbluth]

I think this sums up my approach:

Harder to laugh when this is happening in your backyard. Some of my neighbors were harassed by proud boys yesterday and the night before. A lot less funny when a mob of people are following you.

 

[vcv]

I think this sums up my approach:

Would this guy, or you, or anyone, have posted this on 9/12/2001?

 

[Gras]

Would this guy, or you, or anyone, have posted this on 9/12/2001?

The memes from yesterday have been glorious how can you not laugh.

 

[Chainshot]

I think this sums up my approach:

For years I had a chiropractor who thought I was ticklish, because when he would adjust my f'd up neck I would laugh. About four years along, I revealed to him that I laugh when I am in pain.

 

[Buffaloed]

Gionta and Gerbe Giraffes

 

[sabremike]

For years I had a chiropractor who thought I was ticklish, because when he would adjust my f'd up neck I would laugh. About four years along, I revealed to him that I laugh when I am in pain.

Pretty much. I just reached the point where I decided that sitting around all day being angry at Idiocracy comes to life was doing me no good mentally or physically.

 

[sabremike]

Gionta and Gerbe Giraffes

HOPE!!!!!!!

 

[Der Jaeger]

Talked with one of my mentors today, who fought in Vietnam. He said he’s not really worried. He said the last 60s and early 70s were way worse.

I’m hopeful.