The Random Thought Thread

[Jeff Strong]

BTW, anyone heard anything from [MENTION=2636]wolfson[/MENTION] ? Haven’t seen him post for a couple months which is unusual. Miss seeing his cheery posts.

 

[Citizen]

This is pretty sweet:

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/09/04/xbox-adaptive-controller-released/

Made me think of BrolyLegs. He'll probably just keep using his mouth. Damn fine invention though. Nice to see companies concerned with helping people break into gaming who previously couldn't.

Oh baby x 2

Jeff knows what's up.

Dear god that was the best batch I've ever had in my life.

As for SoR4, did you watch the trailer? Lots of people don't like the new art style, but I really don't care. I just want to digitally punch hordes of dudes.

The devs, Lizardcube, are the ones who made the Wonder Boy III remake. So I'm hopeful it'll be good.

BTW, anyone heard anything from @wolfson*? Haven’t seen him post for a couple months which is unusual. Miss seeing his cheery posts.

Hopefully he has just been busy enjoying his pincab.

 

[Kolchak357]

BTW, anyone heard anything from [MENTION=2636]wolfson[/MENTION] ? Haven’t seen him post for a couple months which is unusual. Miss seeing his cheery posts.

Haven’t heard from Wolfy lately either. Maybe just vacationing? Hope he’s ok.

 

[Jeff Strong]

Made me think of BrolyLegs. He'll probably just keep using his mouth. Damn fine invention though. Nice to see companies concerned with helping people break into gaming who previously couldn't.

Agreed.

Jeff knows what's up.

Dear god that was the best batch I've ever had in my life.

Right on. Now I'm jealous.

As for SoR4, did you watch the trailer? Lots of people don't like the new art style, but I really don't care. I just want to digitally punch hordes of dudes.

The devs, Lizardcube, are the ones who made the Wonder Boy III remake. So I'm hopeful it'll be good.

The trailer looked good to me. I don't mind the art. Maybe a bit over the top, but not bad at all. Like you said, just happy to see it's coming.

Hopefully he has just been busy enjoying his pincab.

Haven’t heard from Wolfy lately either. Maybe just vacationing? Hope he’s ok.

I hope you guys are right. Just seems weird to not have him around. I miss him.

 

[wolfson]

I`m back !!! I went to Tweed Heads for 2 weeks no internet at my place . came back nose down and arse up bought and upgraded every vehicle on the Crew 2 on PS4 and XBOX . Dad got really wobbly , had Echocardiogram , chest x-ray and blood ( lucky we live in socialist Aust didn`t cost a cent haha !!! ) weak heart , had 2 heart attacks 9 years ago , 5 bypasses and 1 leaking valve . all great again with some new medication !!! we got rid of our 4 th Prime Minister by it`s own party in 10 years ( boofheads ) and you poor buggers in the USA can`t get rid of your clown haha !!! and Zen got the Williams , Bally collection . watched this morng on the public beta on the PC, looks great !!!! missed you guys . my visual pinball table will be another 4-5 weeks , there putting in a new system .

 

[wolfson]

and well done to France in the World Cup !!! and also to Japan in the Womens under 20 World Cup !!!

 

[Naildriver74]

Good to see you Wolfson.

 

[Jeff Strong]

I`m back !!! I went to Tweed Heads for 2 weeks no internet at my place . came back nose down and arse up bought and upgraded every vehicle on the Crew 2 on PS4 and XBOX . Dad got really wobbly , had Echocardiogram , chest x-ray and blood ( lucky we live in socialist Aust didn`t cost a cent haha !!! ) weak heart , had 2 heart attacks 9 years ago , 5 bypasses and 1 leaking valve . all great again with some new medication !!! we got rid of our 4 th Prime Minister by it`s own party in 10 years ( boofheads ) and you poor buggers in the USA can`t get rid of your clown haha !!! and Zen got the Williams , Bally collection . watched this morng on the public beta on the PC, looks great !!!! missed you guys . my visual pinball table will be another 4-5 weeks , there putting in a new system .

Great to have you back! You had me worried haha. Glad to hear your dad is doing better as well.

 

[wolfson]

Naildriver and Jeff great to be back dad was my main concern , we all think the bugger might outlast all of us haha !!! sorry I didn`t call in , but I wanted to get the Crew 2 and GT Sport all up to date and plenty of money in the bank before Horizon 4 comes out at the end of the month . Horizon will be in Great Britain which I can`t wait for !!!!

 

[Kolchak357]

Hey Wolfy! Good to have you back with us. Guess we take internet for granted. Glad Dad's feeling better too. You leave for two weeks and all hell breaks loose around here. You have a lot of Zen reading to catch up on.

 

[wolfson]

thanks Kolchak , we certainly do take it for granted , I was with the youngsters so I had a great time . yep , a lot of catching up the next couple of days :cool Dad threw me off a bit , but we are so blessed in our suburb, Doctor 50 metres away , we live in Highgate Hill , all the main Hospitals are a stones throw from us , Mater , Princess Alexandra ( that`s where I had my radiation & chemo treatment ) St. Andrews ( that`s where Dad had his 5 bypasses and leaking valve ) , Greenslopes , Wesley and The Royal Brisbane ( that`s where I had my 2 PET scans for my throat cancer ). the farthest is 15 min away !!!

 

[wolfson]

The Mater (where my Mum had all her cancer treatments ) 1.9 km away , Princess Alexandra 3.3 km away , St. Andrews 5.3 km away , Wesley 4 km away , Greenslopes 5.8 km away and The Royal Brisbane 5,9 km away , as you can see all are very close . when Dad had his 2 heart attacks , it was quicker to drive him to the emergency at The Mater than it was to phone for the ambulance !!!

 

[Kolchak357]

Your med facilities have great names. They all sound like golf courses.
Nice to have such good facilities nearby.

 

[wolfson]

that was great Kolchak , yep they sound like golf courses , nice one !!! yep we are so blessed with our medical facilities . a lot of Greeks , Italians ,Russians and Yugoslavs in the 1940s ,1950s , 1960s & 1970s moved to these suburbs Highgate Hill , West End , Hill End , Sth. Brisbane , Dutton Park , Kangaroo Point and Woolloongabba ( Gabba ) near the river and CBD of Brisbane because all the factories were along the river . now there is only 2-3 factories left , units have taken there place .

 

[Jeff Strong]

Every time I see one of these videos of someone ranting at their phone while driving, all I can think is, “Keep your eyes on the damn road and put your friggin’ phone away before you kill someone!”

 

[wolfson]

Jeff , my pet hate . I never answer my phone until i`ve reached my destination . we`ve got fines over here , do you guys have fines in your neck of the woods ? I think our fine is $540 au

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Jeff , my pet hate . I never answer my phone until i`ve reached my destination . we`ve got fines over here , do you guys have fines in your neck of the woods ? I think our fine is $540 au

Varies from State to State. I think most States have some kind of penalties for using a mobile device while driving now, but it wouldn't surprise me if some don't (I'm lookin' at you, Texas... and maybe backwoods places like Montana and Wyoming?!)

Here in Pennsylvania, we do. It's $50 and no points... so yeah. Not exactly a deterrent. (For comparison, my wife was fined $250 and potential loss of license for failing to stop for a school bus - reduced to just the fine & points but only after hiring a lawyer ($600+) and making an appearance in traffic court and pleading guilty.)

 

[Naildriver74]

Varies from State to State. I think most States have some kind of penalties for using a mobile device while driving now, but it wouldn't surprise me if some don't (I'm lookin' at you, Texas... and maybe backwoods places like Montana and Wyoming?!)

Here in Pennsylvania, we do. It's $50 and no points... so yeah. Not exactly a deterrent. (For comparison, my wife was fined $250 and potential loss of license for failing to stop for a school bus - reduced to just the fine & points but only after hiring a lawyer ($600+) and making an appearance in traffic court and pleading guilty.)

In KY under 18 is not allowed. Over that it’s a free for all.

 

[wolfson]

really interesting !!! I checked ours out , it varies from state to state $250-$455 ,Queensland $353 and loss of 3 demerit points for 1st offender , 2nd $353 and loss of 6 demerit points , 3rd time loss of licence , I don`t know for how long . it would depend on the judge

 

[Jeff Strong]

It’s a fairly hefty fine here in California ($150). Several years ago, I had to call my wife in sort of an emergency and this was before she had bluetooth set up. A cop instantly pulled her over and showed no mercy. Despite the fact we had to pay the fine, I’m glad they’re cracking down on this as it is a serious problem.