Herve's Bar & Grill

**edX** · February 9th, 2002, 08:29 PM

this one issue of noise is why i have always preferred living in a house rather than an apt. or condo. I have always ended up with the cops called to my door any time i lived in an apt. i have lived in a couple of good duplex situations where the neighbors on the other side of the wall were cool or never home, but give me an old house anyday compared to a newer, fancier apt.

on the other hand, i have become much quieter in my middle age and it would probably be me annoyed by the noise these days. go figure.

hmm, makes me want to hear some Jimmy Buffett -

I rounded first never thought of the worst
As I studied the shortstop's position
Crack went my leg like the shell of an egg
Someone call a decent physician
I'm no Pete Rose, I can't pretend
Though my mind is quite flexible, these brittle bones don't bend

Chorus:
I'm growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
Let those winds of time blow over my head
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead

Sometimes I see me as old manatee
Headin' south as the waters grow colder
Tries to steer clear of the hum-drum so near
It cuts prop scars deep in his shoulder
But that's how it goes (that's how it goes), right to the end
Though his body's quite flexible, that barnacle brain don't bend

Chorus:
I'm growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
Let those winds of time blow over my head
I'd rather die while I'm livin' than live while I'm dead

(instrumental)

Now don't get me wrong
This is not a sad song
Just events that I have happened to witness
And time takes its toll as we head for the poll
And no one dies from physical fitness
So what the hell, we'll take it right to the end
As the days grow more complicated the nightlife still wins

Chorus:
I'm growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
Let those winds of change blow over my head
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead
Let those winds of time blow over my head
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead

more lobster anyone or maybe crab legs this time?

**Lessthanmighty** · February 9th, 2002, 08:37 PM

I can just picture you Ed. In your little apt. Standing on a stool with your bathrobe on. A broom stick in one hand, a phone in the other. (the phone has a speed dial 911) You are banging on the ceiling yelling at the "young ones" upstairs because their music is too loud, while at the same time telling the person on the phone to send over a cruiser to deal with these out of control kids.

**edX** · February 9th, 2002, 08:39 PM

Hey BB - you haven't let us down. it is you are who going to deal with it. we were all hoping the best for you. Don't let it get you down. you are certainly still a welcome soul around here. We know this must be paining you. so now you will have to figure out a new battle plan. Maybe a few more months and the lower end imacs come out and you don't order every accessory available with them and... well, just keep working at it. sooner or later it will happen if you really want it too.
here, have one of my special mountain dew and storm with just a hint of Jolt cola drinks. be sure to eat the cherry as it is very potent. it's ok. you can sit up here at the bar and cry like any real man would in a situation like this.

**BlingBling 3k12** · February 9th, 2002, 10:01 PM

Thanks Ed... that drink actually sounds pretty good right now... even in reality! The worst part of all of this... it's standing in my entry room right now... oh the agony!

(sob) well, I guess I can upgrade my PC now and then buy a Mac later... either a PowerMac or an iMac (when they introduce the 17 inch model)

btw... where's that drink damnit!

**edX** · February 9th, 2002, 10:14 PM

it's sitting right there on the bar in front of you BB. I know it is kinda hard to see thru the tears.

so does your dad not have the money to help you out on this or is he trying to teach you about the real economics and responsibilities? didn't he have to ok it when you bought it? or was the condition that you sell the pc for a certain amount of money?

it also sounds to me like you got screwed on the original financing of the dell. how long have you had it?

let me know when you finish that one and you're ready for another. or whatever else you want. maybe we should get out the chocolates.

**BlingBling 3k12** · February 9th, 2002, 10:28 PM

We both thought we would have the computer sold by now, so we ordered the day they came out...

I was definitely screwed on financing... 4 years... i've had it one (bought it January 2001)... I thought that processor speed wouldn't go as fast as it did, so I thought the 866 MHz would last at least 2 years!

Thanks for the drink idea... I mixed Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and some 7-Up we had around... it tasted "weird" but it was strong!

I bet I can get Apple to take back the iMac or I can sell it to my boss (he's a Mac Fanatic... he bought a New G4 a few weeks ago along with 2 new iBooks (not the "ice"books, but the older ones, but new) and a PowerBook G4.. he'd love one of these!)

**edX** · February 9th, 2002, 11:46 PM

well, getting the combinations right in that drink is the tricky part. not too much cola, really just enough for color. more or less 50/50 with the other 2. seemed more appropriate than a shirley temple given the circumstances!

it does seem a shame to return it. if somebody you knew bought it, at least you could go visit it - sorta like giving a puppy away to a friend. Hell, you could probably sell it to somebody on the site. there are plenty of people here who are interested in that computer.

so how tough is your dad being about this? or is he pretty understanding (yet firm) about it?

**symphonix** · February 10th, 2002, 02:06 AM

I know just how you feel BlingBling. I'm pining for a motor-scooter right now (so I can zip into town and back without burning a hole in my wallet) but have had to put it off.
Why? Because with my new "student" status (assuming my Uni app goes through) I can't get finance. I have the best credit rating of anyone I know: no bad debts, and a $4000 loan nearly paid off with each and every payment on time, every time. I can show them that I have an income, I can show them that it is within my budget, but I can't get that loan.
I have no idea how I'm going to drive my Celica to Ballarat every day (more than an hour each way) and still have money to eat. I cannot get any real money for it if I sold it, certainly nothing close to its value. I paid $4000 for it 4 years ago (with logbooks and very low mileage) and have kept it in A1 shape with regular service, but now its $500 tops. And besides, I want to keep it.
It is Sooo FRUSTRATING!

I need a drink. One of those mountain dew things sounds great, I can sob into it all day.

And, BlingBling, I wouldn't bother upgrading your PC, if you're hoping to ditch it eventually anyway.